Test 1.

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1 Test 1 - What are you studying? - What s your major? - Why did you choose that subject? - What do you find most interesting about your course? - What is your favorite subject? - What do you dislike about your study? - What do you hope to do after your graduation? - What are your ambitions for the future? - Do you hope to gain any qualifications? - What are the advantages of studying instead of working? Describe a beautiful place to visit in your country. where it is how to get there what there is to do when you are there and explain why you recommend this place. - Why do you think people like to travel to different places in their free time? - How do you see tourism changing in your country in the future? - Why is it important to protect the countryside? - In what ways is the countryside in danger in your country? - Why are historic buildings and monuments important to a city? - Is it better to keep old buildings, or build new modern ones?

2 Test 2 - Can you describe your job to me? - What do you do for a living? - How long have you been doing it? - Can you describe one of your typical working days? - What s your daily routine on a working day? - Why did you choose to do that job? - What things do you enjoy about your work? Why? - What do you think is the attraction of your work? - What is your ideal job? Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples Describe the person in your family who you most admire. what their relationship is to you what they have done in their life what they do now and explain why you admire them so much. - In what ways have families in your country changed in recent years? - Should husbands and wives have different roles within the family? Why (not)? - Which are more important to you: your family or your friends? - What responsibilities do children have towards their parents?

3 Test 3 - What do you study? - Where do you study that? - Why did you choose that subject? - Is it a popular subject in your country? - Do you like that subject? - Do you get on with your colleagues? - What was your first day like? - What are the main aspects of your subject? - If you had the chance, would you change subject? - Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject? Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples Describe a trip that took longer than you expected. when it happened where you were traveling to who you were traveling with and explain why it took longer than you expected. - Is it important for travelers to carefully plan the trip? - What are the differences between a well-planned trip and a trip that is not well-planned? - What essential things do people need to take when they go on a trip? - Do you think there are any differences between men and women when they plan a trip? - People with different personalities sometimes plan or prepare for a trip differently. Can you give some examples of this? - How do people find information about places to travel to?

4 Test 4 - What do you often do in the evening? - Do you do the same thing every evening? - Do you prefer to spend your evenings with family or friends? - Who is your best friend? - Are you still friends with people from your childhood? - Is family important in your country? You should then speak for between one and two minutes Describe a beautiful place you once visited. when you went to this place where it was who you went with and say why you liked it so much. - How do most people in your country travel to work? - People in cities used to like living downtown but now they prefer to live in the suburbs. Can you explain why? - What is the impact of vehicles on people s lives? - Do people in your country prefer to walk or take a car for short trips? - How can big cities deal with the problem of having many people crowded into the same place? - Are there any connections between transportation and the environment? - Does your hometown have any problems connected to transportation? How could these problems be solved?

5 Test 5 - Can you describe your town or village to me? - Tell me something about your hometown. - What is the name of the street you live on? - What do you like about your town? - What is the weather like in your town? - What building is considered famous in your town? - What jobs do people in your town do? - How has your town changed over the last twenty years? - What changes have taken place in your city in recent years? - Do you think it is better to live in the center of town or outside in the country? Why? Describe your favorite shop. where it is what things it sells what sort of people are its customers and explain why you like the shop so much. - What typical things can visitors to your country buy? - What things do young people like to buy in your country? - Is it a good idea to save money? Why (not)? - Do you think that in the future people will do most of their shopping using the Internet? Why?/ Why not?

6 Test 6 - Are you good at art? - Did you learn at art at school when you were a child? - What kind of art do you like? - Is art popular in your country? - Have you ever been to an art gallery? - Do you think children can benefit from going to art galleries? - Describe a tourist attraction you once visited. When you visited it Where is it situated Who you went with and say what about it you like the most - Do people in your country like to travel? - How has travelling changed, compared to several decades ago? - When do people travel (as tourists), who do they usually go with? - Do you think travel can (or, does) change people s ways of thinking? - What are the disadvantages of not traveling?

7 Test 7 - Do you often use a computer? - How do you usually get online? - Do you prefer desktops or laptops? - What do you use your computer for? - Do you think it is important to learn how to use a computer? Describe a method to save money. What the method is When you started to use it How you knew it and explain why it is helpful - What do you think about money? - Could human beings live without money? - In your opinion, why do many people derive pleasure from spending money? - Who do you think save more money,men or women? - Which do you think is better for the economy of a country or area, people saving money or people spending money? - Do you think the government should let people know how it spends money?

8 Test 8 - Where do you live? - Do you live in a house or a flat? - Who do you live with? - Is it a big place? - What is your favorite room? - How is your apartment decorated? - Do you have a garden? - Are there many amenities? Describe a time you were not allowed to use mobile phone. what you did when it was where it was why you were not allowed to use a mobile phone - Do young and old people use phones in the same way? - What are the differences between writing a letter and writing a text message on a cell phone? - Many people think mobile phones can be annoying at times. Can you give any examples of that? - Do you prefer face-to-face conversations or conversations by phone?

9 Test 9 - Did you enjoy your childhood? - What is your first memory of your childhood? - Did you have a lot of friends when you were a child? - What did you enjoy doing as a child? - Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside? Describe a shop just opened in your hometown where the shop is what items it sells how often you go there why you go there - What type(s) of shop would you recommend a visitor to your country should go to? (Why?) - Do you ever buy anything on the internet? - What do you think are the advantages of buying things on the internet? - Are there any disadvantages (or dangers) of buying on the internet? (What?) - Do you like window shopping? (Why?/Why not?)

10 Test 10 - What do you enjoy doing in your free time? - How much time do you have each week for doing these things? - Why do you like doing these activities? - Is there some other hobby or sport you would like to try? Why? - How has the way people spend their free time changed over the years? Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal. what the occasion was who was at the meal what you ate and explain why the meal was so enjoyable. - What do you think a healthy diet consists of? - Which do people in your country prefer: traditional food or fast food such as hamburgers or pizzas? - Do you think children should be taught about healthy diets and cooking at school? Why (not)? - At what age do you think children should be taught to cook? - Should rich countries help poor countries with more than just food?