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RECENT IELTS TEST

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Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are taking a course at college, but you are not happy with it. You would like to change to a different course. Write a letter and include the following:

- What course are you taking?- Why aren’t you happy with the course?- Which course would you like to take instead?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

There is a trend in some countries to get married at an older age and also to have children later in life. Why is it happening? Discuss positive and negative aspects of such trend.

Speaking test

Interview

- Please say your full name.- What should I call you?- Are you currently working or studying?- Do you plan to stay in this job for a long time?

Cue Card

Talk about a country or town you would like to visit. Please say

- What country / town is it?- With whom would you like to go?- How do you plan to get there?- Why do you want to go there?

Discussion

- Will people be traveling more in the future? Why or why not?- Is technology helping to improve travel?

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Speaking

Interview

- What do you do, studying or working?- Do you like your present job?- Would you like to continue in the present job?

Cue card

Describe one of your days off, please say

- Where would you go?- With whom would you spend the day?- What activities would you do?- Please explain why you like a day off.

Discussion

- Do you think people need a day off?- Do you like to spend a day off with friends or family?- Who is more important in life, friends or family?- Do you prefer just one long holiday or many days off?- Do you think money is important in life?- Which is more important in your life, money or the relationship with family / friends?- Do you think nowadays people are working more hours than before?- What should be more important for people: earning money or building relationships within their family?- Do men and women have different ways of spending leisure time?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- Do you work or study?- What part of your job is exciting?- Which is more important – your job or the people you work with?

Cue Card

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Describe an adventurous person that you know or read about. Please say

- Who is this person?- Why do you find him/her an adventurer?- What can you learn from him/her?

Discussion

- What do you consider adventurous/challenging?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have read an article in a newspaper about someone you know. Write a letter to the editor as follows:

- describe the article,- explain what details were wrong in the article and what the correct ones are,- suggest what he/she should do about the article.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays we see an increase in social problems involving teenagers. Many people believe that it is because parents spend more time at work and less with their children. Do you agree or disagree?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You want to work in another country. Write to your friend who lives there and ask for information about work in that country. Include in your letter the following points:

- why you want to work there and- what kind of work you are looking for.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

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Some think that giving a weekly allowance to children will help them to face less problems when they are adults. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- Where are you from?- What do you do for living?- Do you enjoy it?- Do you plan to continue?- Do children swim in your country?- Why do you think they are swimming more/less there?- What are the benefits of swimming?- Do you like swimming?- Why do/don’t you like it?

Cue Card

Talk about an unusual activity that you did recently. Please say

- What was that activity?- With whom did you do it?- Why did you do it?- How did you do it?

Discussion

- Do you think activity is good to improve relationships between parents and children?- What are the reasons for parents and children not being connected nowadays?- How can parents be more connected with their children?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have moved to another city to do a short term course. Write a letter to invite a friend to do the course with you. Please say

- why you want your friend to join the course,- what the benefits of this course are,- how joining the course will help your friend.

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Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many historic buildings are being destroyed or damaged. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to preserve these buildings?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?- What should I call you?- Do you work or study?- Do you enjoy your work?- Would you like to change this job?- Do you like your name?- Who gives a name to a baby in your culture?- Describe the naming ceremony in your culture.

Cue Card

Talk about a day off and how you would like to spend it. Please say

- Where would you like to go?- What would you like to do?- Whom would you go with?- How do you usually feel at the end of a day off?

Discussion

- Would you like a single long holiday or many short holidays in a year? Why?- Do you think men and women have different activities to do in their free time? Why?

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Speaking test

Interview

- Do you work or study?- Let’s talk about your work. What kind of work is it?- Do you enjoy your job?

- How were your science classes at school, did you like them?- Is there anything you didn’t like about science?- Why is science important in everyday life?

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- What kind of musical concerts are popular in your area?- Do you think that musical concerts are the better option to enjoy music?- What other options are there?- Do you go to the musical concerts? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a house or an apartment you would like to live in.

- describe that house or apartment,- say why you like it, and- explain where it should be located.

Discussion

- Would you like more to live in a large city or in a rural area?- What are the differences between the village and city living?- Why are villages becoming popular?- What will be the future trends in lifestyle?- What can be done by people themselves to minimize pollution?- Will the governments eventually ban large cities?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You need to read a book that cannot be found in the book shops in your area. Write a letter to a bookshop in another city asking for the book. In your letter

- describe the book,- explain why you need the book,- and how you would pay for it.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Today many people tend to move to another country or a different region of same country after their retirement. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such move.

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- What is your job?- What are your responsibilities at work?- Please describe your city.- Have you been to a live concert before?- Can you describe it?- Are there any differences between live music and music played on a CD?- When was the last time you watched a concert on TV?- How do you manage your time?

Cue Card

Describe a situation when you helped somebody. Please say

- Who was he/she?- When did it take place?- How did you help him/her?

Discussion

- Are there families that need help?- What help does the government provide for such families?- Are there non-government organizations that can help people in your country?- Did you experience help coming from the government?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a friend in a foreign country. Ask him/her

- What kind of job would you be able to get there?- Why would you want to work there?- What are the working conditions there?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

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Some people believe that giving a weekly allowance will help children to succeed in life when they grow up. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- Please state your full name.- Do you work or study?- What city are you from?- Do you think this is a good place to live in?- Do you like movies?- When you were a child what kind of movies did you like to watch?- What do you think about art?- Did you like painting when you were a child?- What were you writing as a child?

Cue Card

Talk about an activity that you do to keep yourself healthy. You should say:

- what this activity is,- when you do it,- where you do it,- whether you would recommend this to others and why.

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?- What do you like about your house?- Is there anything you don’t like about your house?- What would you like to change about your house?- Do you like your name?- Would you like to change your name?

Cue card

Describe your regular walks, please say

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- Where do you walk?- Whom do you walk with?- What do you see on the way?- Explain why you are walking regularly.

Discussion

- Why does walking make people healthier?- Why do people like walking in the morning?- Do you think different ages have different ways to exercise?- What activities are better than walking for people who want to keep healthy?

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Speaking test

Interview

- Do you live in a big city or in a small town?- Do you like flowers?- For which purpose are flowers used in your country?- What do you do with flowers on festivals?

Cue Card

Describe a leisure center in your city (a park, a cinema, a shopping mall or similar). Please say

- Where is it located?- What amenities does it offer?- How often do you go there?

Discussion

- What are the common leisure activities in your country?- What activities do teenagers do in your country?- Why do teenagers prefer to spend more time at home?

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Speaking test

Interview

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- What is your full name?- Are you working or studying?- Do you enjoy the job? Why?- Where do you study?- How do you travel to school?- Is it a good school?- Do you like birds?- Do you think birds are important in our life? Why?- Should people protect birds? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a neighbor that you know well. Please say

- Who is he/she?- How did you meet him/her?- How long have you known him/her?- Why do you like him/her?

Discussion

- Why do we need neighbors?- Are there any advantages or disadvantages to having neighbors?- How often do you meet them?- Will you meet them during special occasions such as the New Year?- What social work do your neighbors do?- What are the advantages or disadvantages of having social groups?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to the hotel manager asking for help with your event celebration. Please say

- What kind of event is it?- What arrangements should be done prior to the event?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Young people prefer living on their own or with friend to living in their parents’ home. Do you agree or disagree?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- What would you like me to call you?- Which part of your apartment do you like the most and why?- Which part of the apartment would you change?

Cue Card

Talk about the profession that can change the world. Please say

- Do you know anyone working in that profession?- Why would it change the world?- What do you think can make this job enjoyable?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?- What should I call you?- Can I see your ID?- Are you currently working or studying?- Where are you from?

- Do you like swimming?- Do you think children should learn swimming?- Do people in your country like swimming?- Do you like swimming in the sea or in a swimming pool?- Do you use a computer?- What is your opinion about computers?- What do you like to learn about computers?

Cue card

Describe the type of clothes you like to wear, please say

- Where do you buy clothes?- How often do you go to buy clothes?- How do you choose clothes?- Why do you like to buy clothes?

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Discussion

- Do you pay much money for clothes?- How do people judge others by their clothes?- What is your opinion about fashion?- Why do some people like fashion?- What is the negative side of fashion?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- Where are you from?- Are you studying or working?- Why have you decided to become a doctor?- Why did you apply for IELTS?- Do you like colors?- What is the significance of colors in your life?- Is there a specific color you wouldn’t like in your house and why?

Cue Card

Talk about a magazine or a newspaper article that you have really liked. Please say

- What was it about?- Why did you like it?- How often do you read this magazine/newspaper?

Discussion

- What is the role of the Internet in our society?- What advantages and disadvantages of the Internet can you think of?- Does the Internet have an impact on the value of newspapers and magazines?

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Speaking test 1

Interview

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- What is your name?- May I see your ID?- Do you work or study?- Do you like your job?- What is happiness according to your understanding?- What do you do to remain happy?- What do you think makes people happy?- Do you think money is important for achieving happiness in life?

Cue Card

Talk about fashion in clothes, please say:

- What type of clothes do you like?- Why do you wear this type of clothes?- How often do you go to markets to buy new clothes?- Do you spend much money on new clothes? Why?- Explain the importance of clothes to you.

Discussion

- Why do people dislike going to markets to buy new clothes?- Why do people spend more time choosing new clothes?- What is the importance of clothes / fashion in your country?- What is the negative impact of fashion on young people in your country?- Do clothes reflect people’s personalities? Why?- Describe a fashion show that you attended.

Speaking test 2

Interview

- What is your name?- Where do you stay?- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about a family member you often want to spend time with. Please say

- Who is he/she?- How did you get to know each other?- Why do you want to spend most of your time with him/her?

Discussion

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- Do you like shopping?- Where do you do your shopping and why?- What do you think about the behavior of teenagers nowadays compared to behavior of teenagers in the past?- Where do you think mothers would want their children to spend most of their time, at a child / day care center, or at home?- Why do you think so?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- Do you work or study?- What part of your job is exciting?- Which is more important – your job or the people you work with?- Do you manage your time well?- How do you do it?- Do you like flowers?- Are flowers important in your country?- How are they important?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting topic. Please say

- What topic is it?- Why do you find it interesting?- What can you learn from it?

Discussion

- What is more important: general or specific knowledge, in your opinion?- How is general knowledge important to a country?- Which person is more interesting to you: somebody has knowledge on many different subjects, or somebody who knows almost everything about certain topics?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

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Write a letter to a professional photographer who has taken your family photo recently. You liked the photo and would like to ask the photographer to take pictures at your special event. In your letter explain

- why you liked the photograph- what kind of event you have planned- what types of photographs you would like the photographer to take

Writing task 2 (an essay)

These days people often feel stressed. What are the reasons for stress in people’s lives? What are the solutions?

Speaking test

Interview

- Tell me your full name, please.- Where do you live?- How long have you been staying in this suburb?- Do you like flowers?- What purposes do people in your country use flowers for?

Cue card

Talk about a vehicle that you would like to buy. Please say

- What vehicle is that?- Why do you like it?- Do you intend to buy this vehicle in future?- What purpose would you use this vehicle for?

Discussion

- What types of vehicles are used in your community?- What type of vehicles do people use in your country?- What is the difference in transport now and in the past?- What in your opinion causes traffic jams these days?- What do you think about government funding transportation projects?- What should be done by the government to improve transportation?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?- Do you work or study?- What do you like about your job?- Do you like photographs?- Do people take pictures in your country?- Why do people take pictures?- Tell me about a local dish in your country.

Cue Card

Talk about something that you would like to succeed in doing. Please say

- What is it?- How would you make it happen?- Why do you want to do it?- Do you know someone who has achieved it?

Discussion

- Do you like competition?- Some people say children should not be exposed to competition. What do you think?- How do you think competition will change in the future?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have attended an event in the local park. Write a letter to the organizers of the event and include the following

- details of the event- what you enjoyed the most- what needs to be improved- make suggestions how to improve.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

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In most parts of the world people are living longer. What are the possible causes of this situation? Is this a negative or positive development?

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Speaking test

Interview

- Can you tell me your full name?- Can I check your ID, please?- What city are you from?- Where are you living at the moment?- What is it you like or dislike about this place?- Do you want to change your current residence?- Do you know how to swim?- Do you like swimming or not? Why?- Would you prefer to swim in the ocean or a swimming pool?- Should children learn how to swim? Why?- What does weather and its seasons in your country look like?- Do you like this kind of weather or not?

Cue Card

Talk about your favorite song. Please say:

- Where did you hear it for the first time?- Why do you like the song?- Does it remind you of a special moment?

Discussion

- Do your friends enjoy this song as well?- Is there any difference in liking music at young and older age?- Name different occasions when you sing songs in your country.- Do other people also participate in singing in parties?- Why is it important to participate in singing?- What kind of music do you suggest for children?

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Speaking test

Interview

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- What is your name?- Where do you live?- What do you like about your apartment?- What would you like to change in your apartment?- What is your idea of happiness?- What does make you happy?- Is happiness important?- Is unhappiness always a bad thing?

Cue Card

Talk about a job that helps people and the society we live in. Please say

- What is this job?- How did you come to know about it?- What kind of people can do this job?- How does this job make this world a better place?

Discussion

- What is your opinion about people who work as security guards?- Why do they take up such jobs?- Should they get higher salaries? Why?- Are there any other important industries in a country?- Do you think they are responsible for pollution of the environment?- Should these industries be banned ?- Will industries adapt to climate change in the future?

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Speaking test

Interview

- Talk about the weather.- Compare the weather in Australia and your country of origin.- What is the importance of flowers in your country?- Do they have some special meaning in your country?- Do you know any particular flower that is important?- What do public holidays mean to you?- How important to you to have holidays from time to time?

Cue Card

Described a place near water ( lake or river) that you have visited recently. Please say

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- Where is it located- Who did you go with?- What did you do there?- What did you like or dislike about this place?

Discussion

- What do you think about the global warming?- Do you like to travel by ships?- Compare traveling by ships/boats in the past and nowadays.- How does the global warming affect the oceans?

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Speaking test

Interview

- Can you tell me your full name?- Please describe your apartment.- What do you like about it?- Is there anything you would like to change in the apartment?- Is color important when you buy things? Why?- Do you like dark or light colors? Why?- How important were colors to you when you were a child?- Do you like your name?- Have you ever wanted to change your name?- Who is the one that usually names a child in your country?- Tell me about the tradition of giving names in your country.

Cue Card

Talk about a character that you admire from your childhood. Please say

- Who was he/she?- What was he/she like?- What did he/she do?- Explain why you admire this character.

Discussion

- What types of characters do adults usually admire these days? Why?- Why do people still admire the character even if they know it’s not real?- What are the characteristics of an actor that is widely admired?- How much can a character from a movie affect our real life? Why?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- What would you like me to call you?- What type of job are you doing?- Do you like this job?- If you were given a chance, would you change the job?

Cue Card

Talk about a good quality of your character. Please say

- What quality is this?- How do you manage to keep this good quality?- Do your family members appreciate this quality of your character?

Discussion

- What qualities of character are needed for someone to become your friend?- Do you think you can make friends only with people of similar character?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?- Do you work or study?- What are the major responsibilities in your job?- Are you happy with your job?- Would you like to continue doing it in years to come?- Do you like birds?- Do birds play a major role in your country?- Do you want to protect birds? Why?- What species of birds do you know?- How often do you see them?

Cue Card

Describe your neighbor. Please say

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- Who is that person?- How long do you know him/her?- How often do you meet him/her?- Please describe him/her.

Discussion

- Why do we need to have good relationship with neighbors?- What are the advantages of having neighbors?- What are the disadvantages of having neighbors?- Why don’t city people know their neighbors?- Do you think there is a difference between rural and city neighbors?- What are the main activities of people in your community?- How well are they getting together on each occasion?- Is there a chance people will get into quarrels in your community?- Does wealth play a major role in categorizing your neighbors?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Recently you have visited a tourist attraction. You enjoyed there, but also had a problem. Write a letter to the manager of the attraction and say:

- What did you like there?- What problem have you faced?- What do you suggest to rectify the problem?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In many countries crime is increasing. What are the main reasons for this? What can be done to improve the situation? Support your position with relevant examples and include your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name, please?- Do you study or work?- What do you do for living?- Who is more involved in household activities in your culture?- Do you do some of it?

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- Do you like it?- Do people like outdoor activities?- How much time do they spend on outdoor activities?- How much time do you spend on outdoor activities?- What do you do after that?

Cue Card

Describe a friend who could be a good leader. Please say

- What is his/her name?- How did you meet him/her?- Do people behave differently when he/she is around?- Why do you think he/she can be a good leader?

Discussion

- In your country culture who are the leaders in the family?- When a decision needs to be made, who has the last word?- Do you think managers should seek an employee’s view, before making a decision?- How is it done in your office?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services, which create an inconvenience for you. In your letter explain

- What are the changes?- What are the problems you are facing?- What would you like to change in this service?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In the past people wore their traditional clothes and followed their culture. These days most people wear similar clothes and therefore look very similar to one another. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Speaking test

Interview

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- What do you do?- Are you a student?- How much time do you spend with your family and friends?- What do you like about computers?- What do you do in your free time?- Why do people still prefer to go on long journeys?- How do you feel about having a chance to travel in space?- In the future what kind of transport would people prefer to use when they are traveling?

Cue Card

Talk about a planed holiday you were on, which you have extended for some reason. Please say

- When did it happen?- With whom were you traveling?- What was the reason for extension?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- Do you work or study?- Why do you like your job?- Do you want to continue on the same career path in the future?- Do you take photographs?- How popular are photographs in your country?- Do you buy photographs?

Cue Card

Describe an unusual activity you have done recently. Please say

- What was the activity?- When did you do it?- Why did you do it?- With whom did you do it?

Discussion

- How popular are entertainment centres in your country?- Do you think entertainment centres are important?- Do you think children need leisure time?

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- How do children need to organize their leisure time?- Do you think entertainment centres will help a country culture?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- Where do you live?- Is it a village or a city?- Do you like the place? Why?- How long have you been living there?- How do you organize your time?- What do you do in your leisure time?- What would you do if you had more free time?- Have you learned how to organize your time?- Describe one of your methods.- What do you prefer, to watch a film at home or in the cinema? Why?- What type of shows did you prefer when you were child and what shows do you like now?- What do you think about video games for children?- What do you think about children’s games and sport?- Which are better: indoor or outdoor sports?- What sport is the best for children?- Have you spent much time with children?

Cue Card

Tell me about a child you know. Please say

- How do you know him/her?- Describe him/her.- Talk about his/her personality.

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?

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- What is your job?- What is important to you, the people you work with or your job?- Do you think you manage your time well?- How do you manage your time?

Cue Card

Talk about a leisure place in your country that you have visited. Please say

- What place is it?- Where is it located?- Who did you go there with?- What did you do there?

Discussion

- In your country where are young people usually meeting?- Where were people usually meeting in the past?- In your country do people spend most of their time inside the house oroutside?- Is it necessary to have a gym in a business office?- What is the effect of the gym, is it good or bad for the people working in the office?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What do you do?- Are you studying or working?- What is your major?- Why did you choose it?- When did you learn how to swim?- Do you think children should learn swimming?- Are there a lot of birds in the place where you live?- Do people keep birds in your country as a pet? Why?- Are birds representing something of importance in your country?- Do you think birds should be protected?

Cue Card

Describe a conversation on the phone that you have enjoyed the most. Please say

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- Was it long?- Who were you talking to?- Why was it special to you?

Discussion

- Are older and young generations using phones differently?- Is there a difference between face to face and phone conversations?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- How shall I pronounce your name?- Can you tell me about yourself?- Describe to me the place that you live in today.- Do you enjoy your stay in Riyadh?- How long are you here for?- Do you enjoy cooking?- Who is responsible for managing the household chores?

Cue Card

Talk about the news that you found interesting. Please say

- When did it happen?- Who was involved?- Where did the news take place?

Discussion

- Which is commonly used in your country to acquire news, television or radio?- How are the lives of the people in your country affected by news?- What is the role of technology today in delivering news?

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Interview

- What is your name?- Are you a student?

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- Would you like to continue your studies in the future?- Have you made any art or handicraft items in your childhood?- Please describe them.- What weather do you like most? Why?- How is Australian weather different from Indian weather?- The weather is changing every year, is it happening in your country as well?- Who do you think is responsible for this?

Cue Card

Talk about a journey you would like to take outside of your country in the future. Please say

- Where would you like to go to?- Why have you selected this location?- Who would you like to accompany you?

Discussion

- Do you agree that it is beneficial to visit different countries with different cultures?- What are the qualities a traveler should possess?

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Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- Where are you from?- Do you like outdoor activities?- What are your favorite outdoor activities?- What are the people in your area known for?- Do you think people do more of housework these days in your country?- What were the chores you have helped with as a child?- Do you think children should be taught and introduced to housework early in life?

Cue Card

Talk about a successful small company you know. Please say

- What is the name of the company?- How did you come to know about it?- Why do you think it is successful?- What do they do to make it successful?

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Discussion

- What things need to be changed to improve economic conditions in your country?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

A friend is having a party at home and asked you to help him/her in the preparation. Write a letter and say

- How would you help him/her?- What will you bring to the party?- When will you be free to see him/her?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that keeping pets is beneficial while others believe it is a bad idea. Discuss both views and include your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- Can I see your ID?- Tell me about the apartments you live in.- What are the advantages of living in it?- What changes will you do there to make it your home?- Do people keep birds in your area?- Do people kill birds in your country?

Cue card

Describe a music event that you saw live or on TV. Please say

- What was the event about?- How did you find out about it?- Why was it so interesting?

Discussion

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- What do you think about the popularity of music amongst children?- Is Western music popular in your country?- What is the long term impact of listening to Western music?

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Interview

- Do you work or study?- What do you like about your job?- Do you like your job or people you work with?- Have you ever collected things?- Why do people like to collect things?- In your country, what are the things that people usually collect?- Do you like animals?- What animals do you like?- Do people keep animals in your country? What kind?- What kind of wild animals do you like? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an adventurous person in your life. Please say- Who is this person?- How do you know him/her?- What kind of risks does he/she take?

Discussion

- Are you an adventurous person?- Do people take more risks now than in the past?- Do you think people take more intellectual risks or physical risks?- Why do some people like to take risks?- Why don’t most people like to take risks?- Do you think government should support people who take risks and lose?

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- What is your name?- Do you work or study?- What is more important to you, the job or people you work with?- Do you think people in your country do lots of housework?- Do you like to do housework? Why?- Do you like flowers?- Do flowers mean anything in your country?- Do people in your country send flowers to one another?

Cue Card

Talk about the books you like to read. Please say

- What kind of books do you like to read?- When did you start to read?- Why do you read these books?

Discussion

- Do people read a lot in your country?- Why don’t people read?- What do they usually read?- Why do they read magazines or comic books instead of books?- What’s the difference between the books for adults and for children?- Do you think imagination is important for people who read?- If people don’t read, will they start to read in the future? Why?

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Interview

- What is your name?- Where are you from?- Did you learn the history of your home town in school?- What is your home town noted for?- What sports did you play as a child?- Do boys and girls play the same sports?- Would you allow your children to play sports in the future and why?

Cue Card

Describe a gift you have bought for someone. Please say

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- What kind of gift was it?- Why did you choose this gift?- Do you think the person liked the gift?- Do you think it’s easy to buy gifts for people and why?

Discussion

- Do you think it’s easier to buy gifts for men or women?- Do you buy gifts on the internet and do you think it’s easier?- When was the last time you received a gift?- Why do you think people donate to charity?- Do you donate to charity?- Do you think the need for financial accountability is a factor in donation to charity?- Do you think the need to donate to charities would increase in the future?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?- May I see your ID?- Do you work or study?- Do you like your job?- What is happiness according to your understanding?- What do you do to remain happy?- What does make people happy?- Do you think money is important for achieving happiness in life?

Cue Card

Talk about your neighbor. Please say- Who is he/she?- How did you come to know him/her?- How frequently do you meet him/her?- Do you know all of your neighbors?

Discussion

- Why do people form different types of communities these days?- What are the advantages to be a part of a community?- What are the disadvantages to be a part of a community?- Does your society have such communities?- Do you think such communities are important nowadays?- Why do you think virtual communities are growing these days?

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Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a teacher asking for reference letter for a job and explain- Why have you chosen him to write the reference letter?- What kind of job do you apply for?- Why do you think you are suitable for this job?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Television has changed the quality of life for the ordinary person. Do you agree or disagree?42.

Writing test

Writing Task 1 (a letter)

A friend of yours is applying for a job as a sports instructor for teenagers in an summer school in Australia. He is asking you to write a recommendation letter to the principal of the school. In your letter you should say

- How long have you known him/her for?- What are his/her qualifications?- Why is he/she suitable for this position?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many old cities around the world are going through major processes of modernization. What are the advantages and disadvantages of modernization?

Speaking testDescribe a feature of your personal character that you find important. Please say- Why do you like it?- Why is it important to you?- What difference does it make in your life?Discussion- Describe one feature of people in your country that you find interesting.- What differences should people take into consideration while choosing a partner or a friend?- What do you think makes people choose hand-made items?- Do you think it is important for children to learn how to create hand-made objects?- What hand-made object would you like to make?

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