Test 3

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PART 1
The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other
familiar topics.
EXAMPLE
Leisure
. Do you have any hobbies or interests? [What are they?]
. How did you become interested in (whatever hobby/interest the candidate mentions)?
. What is there to do in your free time in (candidate's home town/village)?
. How do you usually spend your holidays?
. Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit? [Why?]
PART 2

Describe a river, lake or sea which you like.
You should say:
what the river, lake or sea is called
where it is
what the land near it is like
and explain why you like this river, lake or sea.
You will have to talk about the topic
for one to two minutes.
You have one minute to think about
what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you
if you wish.

PART 3
Discussion topics:
Water-based leisure activities
Example questions:
What do people enjoy doing when they visit rivers, lakes or the sea? Why do you think these
activities are popular?
\Vhat benefits do you think people get from the activities they enjoy in the water?
What are the different advantages of going to the sea or to a swimming pool to enjoy
yourself? What do you think the disadvantages are?

The economic importance of rivers, lakes and the sea

Example questions:
How does water transport, like boats and ships, compare with other kinds? Are there any
advantages/disadvantages of water transport?
How important is it for a town or city to be located near a river or the sea? Why?
Have there been any changes in the number of jobs available in fishing and water transport
industries, do you think? Why do you think this is?
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Test 2

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SPEAKING

PART 1
The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other
familiar topics.
EXAMPLE
Colour I

. What's your favourite colour? [Why?]

..Do you like the same colours now as you did when you were younger? [Why/Why not?]
What can you learn about a person from the colours they like?
. Do any colours have a special meaning in your culture?

~ PART 2

Describe a song or a piece of music you
like.
You should say:
what the song or music is
what kind of song or music it is
where you first heard it
and explain why you like it.
You will have to talk about the topic for one
to two minutes.
You have one minute to think about what
you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you
wish.

PART 3

Discussion topics:
Music and youngpeople
Example questions:
What kinds of music are popular with young people in your culture?
What do you think influences a young person's taste in music?
How has technology affected the kinds of music popular with young people?
Music and society
Example questions:
Tell me about any traditional music in your culture.
How important is it for a culture to have musical traditions?
Why do you think countries have national anthems or songs?

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Speaking module (11-14 minutes)
;,~;~'~/rfiJJi:?@;~(~f'~2:"'~5j~~!.fBt The examinerwill ask you some questionsaboutyourself,such as:

. What country do you come from?

. Which other countries have you visited?
.Are there any countries you would like to visit? Why?

. What do you find difficult about travelling?

. What do you enjoy about travelling?
. What is your preferred method of travel?
The topic for your talk will be written on a card which the examiner will hand you. Read
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it carefully and then make some brief notes.

A job you have done

INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for
1 to 2 minutes.

You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a job that you have done.

You should say: how you got the job
what the job involved
how long the job lasted

Describe how well you did the job.

At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it
is time to stop talking. For example, he or she might ask you:
Do you value the experience you had in thisjob?
Wouldyou consider doing the same type ofjob again?

Once your talk in Part 2 is over, your examiner will ask you further questions related to
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the topic in Part 2. The examiner may ask you to speak about these points.

A job you have done

. advantages of young people working . motivating people to work

. types of part-time work .job security -vs- having more than one career

.choosing a career

Ell TEST 3, SPEAKING MODULE

Speaking module (11-14 minutes)
The examiner will ask you questions about yourself, such as:

What s your name?

. What nationality are you?
What part of your country do you comefram?
. Can you describe your home town/village?
. What do you like doing in your free time? Why?
. Are there any new hobbies that you would like to take up? Why?

The topic for your talk will be written on a card which the examiner will hand you. Read
it carefully, then make some brief notes.

A Competition
INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2
minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a competition (or contest) that you have entered.

You should say: when the competition took place
what you had to do
how well you did it
Describe how you felt about the competition.

At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it
is time to stop talking. For example, he or she might ask you:

Do you enjoy entering competitions?

Have you entered any other competitions?

Once your talk in Part 2 is over, your examiner will ask you further questions related to
the topic in Part 2. The exaimer may ask you to speak about these points.

Competition
. competition at a young age . the psychology of competing
competition at school .' competitive spirit
. value of international competitions

TEST 2, SPEAKING MODULE IWI

Speaking module (11-14 minutes)
The examiner will ask you some questions about yourself, such as:

. Whattown or city do you comefrom?

. Can you describe your family home?
. What does your family usually do at the weekend?
. Do you like going out with your family? Why?
. Where would you like to take a holiday? Why?
. Who would you most like to go on holiday with?
. What was the best holiday you've ever had?

The topic for your talk will be written on a card which the examiner will hand you. Read
it carefully and then make some brief notes.

A museum you have visited

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for
1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a museum or art gallery that you have visited.

You should say: where it is
why you went there
what you particularly remember about the place

At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it
is time to stop talking. For example, he or she might ask you:
Do you like museums/art galleries?
Wouldyou recommend this one to other people?

Once your talk in Part 2 is over, your examiner will ask you further questions related to
the topic in Part 2. The examiner may ask you to speak about these points.
Museums
. the need for museums and art galleries in our society
. making museums more interesting
. museum art -vs- popular art
. graffiti * - art or vandalism?
. the role of public artworks, e.g. statues and buildings
[*drawings made with spray paint in public spaces]

TEST 4, SPEAKING MODULE IDII

Speaking module (11-14 minutes)
.~AR .T> 1' :('...,"..\.s; :'-~ The examiner will ask you some questions about yourself, such as:

. Whatpart of your country do you comefrom?

. How long have you lived there?

. How do you like to travel around?
. What type of restaurants are there in your city/town/village?
. Which is your favourite? Why?
. What sort offood do your parents like to eat?
The topic for your talk:will be written on a card which the examiner will hand you.
...~AR,-':j2 ci~?';.(;.';R;<;tts~Read it carefully and then make some brief notes.

Your school days

INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for
1 to 2 minutes.

You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe an enjoyable event that you experienced when you were at school.
You should say: when it happened
what was good about it
why you particularly remember this event

At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it
time to stop talking. For example, he or she might say:
Did you enjoy your time at school?
Would you recommend your school to others?

Once your talk in Part 2 is over, your examiner will ask you further questions related to
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the topic in Part 2. The examiner may ask you to speak about these points.
School

. single sex - vs - co-educational schools

. school uniforms
. the teacher as authority or friend
. the role of the teacher in the language classroom
. -
education vs - training

TEST 5, SPEAKING MODULE IIfDI

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126 SPEAKING TEST FOUR

SPEAKING 11-14 minutes

PART 1 INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW (4-5 MINUTES)

In this part of the examination you will first be asked your name and then you will be asked questions about
yourself. Answer these possible questions:

1 Where are you living at the moment?

2 What would you suggest a visitor to your home town should see or do?
3 What kind ofthings do you do in your free time?
4 How long have you been doing them?
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5 What is it about them that you enjoy particularly?

PART 2 INDIVIDUAL lONG TURN (3-4 MINUTES)

You will have to talk about the topic on the card for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about
what you are going to say and make some notes to help you if you wish.

Now look at the Further Practice section on page 127.

PART 3 TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4-5 MINUTES)

In this part of the exam, the examiner will discuss a topic with you. The topic is usually related in some way
to the topic in Part 2, but the questions will be of a more abstract nature. Look at these possible questions:

1 What foods do you considerare good for you? Why?

2 What kind of things do people eat that are bad for them?
3 Why do you think people eat such things, if they are not good for them?

4 How do you think people's eating habits have changed over the years?

5 How could the eating habits of children be improved?

6 Why do you think people ~re concerned about chemicals and other additives in their food?
7 If you could, how would you change your own eating habits?

Now look at the Further Practice section on page 128.

 98 SPEAKING TEST THREE

SPEAKING 11-14 minutes

PART 1 INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW (4-5 MINUTES)

In this part of the examination you will first be asked your name, and then you will be asked questions about
\ yourself.Answerthesepossiblequestions:
1 Where do you come from?
2 Where do you live now?
3 Could you tell me something about your family?
3 What are your qualifications?
4 Are there any other qualifications you would like to gain?
5 How do you typically spend the weekend?

PART 2 INDIVIDUAL lONG TURN (3-4 MINUTES)

You will have to talk about the topic on the card for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about
~hat you are going to say and make some notes to help you if you wish. -

Now look at the Further Practice section on page 99.

PART 3 TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4-5 MINUTES)

In this part of the ex'am, the examiner will discuss a topic with you. The topic is usually related in some way
to the topic in Part 2, but the questions will be of a more abstract nature. Answer these possible questions:

1 V\(hat events in a person's life are most celebrated in your country?

2 What about the significance of gifts, are there particular presents that are given on particular
occasions?

3 Celebrations such as weddings are often times when families gather together, what effect does this
. have on family relationships?
4 How is the way we celebrate events such as birthdays and religious days changing?
5 Do you think such changes are a good or a bad thing?
6 Which celebrations do you think will change the most in the next few years? How do you think they will
change and why?

Now look at the Further Practice section on page 100.

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68 SPEAKING TEST TWO

SPEAKING 11-14 minutes I

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PART 1 INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW (4:"'5 MINUTES) I
In this part of the examination you will first be asked your name and then you will be asked questions about j
yourself. Answer these possible questions:
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1 Is English important in your chosen career? I

2 What do you hope to do in the future? ,

-3 Have you given up anything you used to do in your free time? If so, what? I

4 Which other hobbies or sports would you like to try? ,

5 Do you share similar interests with your friends? ,

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PART 2 INDIVIDUAL lONG TURN (3-4 MINUTES) I
You will have to talk about the topic on the card for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about
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what you are going to say and make some notes to help you if you wish. I
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Now look at the Further Practice section on page 69.

PART 3 TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4-5 MINUTES)

In this part of the exam, the examiner will discuss atopic with you. The topic is usually related in some way
to the topic in Part 2, but the questionswill be of a more abstract nature. Answer these possible questions:

1 What do m"ostpeople consider as important when deciding on a job or career?

2 In modern life a lot of people work too hard. What are the effects of this?
3 How could the problems of overworking be avoided?
4 At what age do you think people should retire from work?
S Do you think thi.s should be the same for all jobs?

6 How has technology changed the way that people work?

7 What further changes in the way people work do you think we will see in the future?

Now look at the Further Practice section onpage 69.

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36 SPEAKING TEST ONE

SPEAKING 11-14 minutes .-

PART1 INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW (4-5 MINUTES)

Inthis part of the examination you will first be asked your name and then you will be asked questions about
yourself. Answer these possible questions:
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1 How long have you been studying?

2 What subjects have you found the most difficult to study?
3 What do you enjoy/dislike about studying?
4 Have you gained/Do you hope to gain any qualifications?
5 Do you hope to do any further studies in the future?

Now look at the Further Practice section on page 37.

PART2 INDIVIDUALlONG TURN (3-4 MINUTES)

You will have to talk about the topic on the card for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about
what you are going to say and make some notes to help you if you wish.

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Now look at the Further Practice
, section on page 37.

PART 3 TWO-WAY DISCUSSION (4-5 MINUTES)

In this part of the exam, the examiner will discuss a topic with you. The topic is usually related in some way
to the topic in Part 2, but the questions will be of a more abstract nature. Answer these possible questions:

1 Do you think getting to work is easier or more difficult than tt used to be?
2 How have methods of transport been improved?

3 Are there any problems that have been created by new transport systems?
4 Do you think these problems can be solved?
5 What about the cost of travelling, do you think it is too high?

6 What about your ideal journey, how and where would you like to travel? .