1.
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– What can I call you?
– Can I see your identification?
– What do people usually do on weekends in your country?
– What do you do on weekends?
– Did you think art is important in life, such as painting and sculptures?
– Did you draw anything when you were at school?
– Are there any art galleries or museums in your home town?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
You had to talk about some interesting news you read in a newspaper
– when did this happen?
– what was the news about?
– why was it interesting?
Discussion
We talked about the marketing of the newspapers in my country:
– How do they market themselves in order to increase sales?
– What marketing practices do they use?
– Do I think that some newspapers put a spin on the real story to increase sales?
–What are the advantages and disadvantages of reading printed newspaper?
–Do you think people are interested in reading online newspaper? Why
–Do you believe that online news provides authentic news or fake news? How
2. Speaking test
Interview
– Do you study or work?
– What course are you studying and why did you choose this course?
– Who does the cooking in your home?
– Can you cook?
– Do you think it’s necessary to learn how to cook at school?
– What do you do when you hang out with friends?
– Do you hang out with 1 or 2 friends or with a large group of friends?
– When was your last time of going out?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a place where you saw a wild animal.
You should say
– where this place is
– when you went there
– what animal you saw there
and explain how you felt when you saw the wild animal.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Would you recommend the place you mentioned to a friend? Why?
– Is it easy to find wildlife in your country?
– Do you think zoos are important for educating children about animals?
– Should parents take their children to the zoo? Why or why not?
– What are the benefits of zoos for animals?
– How can we protect wildlife in their natural habitats?
3.Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you enjoy helping others? Why or why not?
– How do you feel when you help someone?
– Have you helped anyone recently?
– Do you think helping others is important in society? Why?
– Have you ever received help from a stranger?
– Would you ask a stranger to help you?Speaking test
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a room in your house that isn’t yours. You should say
– whose room it is
– what it is used for
– how it looks
and explain what you like or dislike about this room.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do people visit one another?
– Do you think everyone enjoys visiting others and having guests? Why or why not?
– Is it important to bring a gift when you visit someone?
– How has the way people visit each other changed over the years?
– Do you think social visits are becoming less common? Why or why not?
– How can visiting someone strengthen relationships?
4. Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you like to read books?
– Do you enjoy reading the news?
– Why do you think news is important?
– What things made you excited when you were a child?
– Do you know your neighbours?
– Do you like meeting them on the street? Why?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an interesting place in your country that is not popular among tourists but is
worth visiting.
You should say:
– where this place is
– why it is interesting
– what you can do there
and explain why it is worth a visit.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Should museums charge admission fees, or should they be free for citizens?
– How can the cost of visiting cultural sites affect tourism?
– Do you think making museums free could increase tourism within a country? Why or
why not?
– How can tourism contribute to pollution in popular tourist destinations?
– What steps can be taken to reduce the environmental impact of tourism?
– Do you think sustainable tourism will become more important in the future? Why?
5. Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– What are your responsibilities at work?
– Why did you choose this job?
– Is there something you don’t like about your job?
– Let’s talk about advertisements
– Tell me about an advertisement you saw recently that you enjoyed.
– What would you do if an advertisement popped up on the Internet or on TV?
– Would you like to be in an advertisement one day?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a challenging thing you have done. You should say
– what the task or challenge was
– why it was difficult
– how you approached it
and explain how you felt after completing it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What kinds of challenges should parents involve their children in?
– What can children learn from facing challenges?
– Is it important for parents to involve their children in challenging situations? Why?
– What kinds of challenges do people face globally nowadays?
– How do challenges help people develop important life skills?
– In what ways can facing challenges shape a person’s character?
6. Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Do you think fishing as a good hobby? Why or why not?
– Do you like eating fish? Why or why not?
– Is fishing a popular activity in your country?
– Can you describe a famous street in your city or town?
– Is this street easy or difficult to cross? Why?
– How has traffic changed on the streets where you live?
– Do you think your city’s streets are safe for pedestrians?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a project you worked on with a team.
You should say:
– what the project was
– how you carried it out with your team
– what challenges you faced
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you prefer reading online or on paper? Why?
– Why do some people still prefer reading printed books, even with digital options
available?
– With the growing population, what measures can we take to produce enough food?
– What is the most important aspect offood security?
– Are food insecurity and hunger the same?
– How can we use the land sustainably in agriculture?
– What steps are governments taking to ensure food safety?
and explain how you felt about the experience.
7. Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– What will your future profession be?
– Is this profession popular among students in your country?
– Would you describe yourself as more of a saver or a spender?
– What are the benefits of online payments?
– Do you use a credit card?
– Do you think you will use cash in the future?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe someone who people like to go to for advice. You should say:
– who this person is
– why people ask them for advice
– what kind of advice they provide
and explain why people trust this person’s advice.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you usually give advice to others?
– What types of advice do friends usually give one another?
– Do you think family is the best source of advice? Why or why not?
– Can you tell me about some professional advice you have received?
– Why is it important to seek professional advice in certain situations?
– Are you someone who laughs a lot?
– When was the last time you laughed, and what made you laugh?– Do you enjoy
watching movies that make you laugh? Why or why not?
8. Speaking Test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Do you live in a big city or a small town?
– Is it an interesting place to live in? Why or why not?
– Would you recommend it to other people?
– Did you work in a group when you were a child?
– Did you enjoy working in a group as a child?
– How did working in a group benefit you?
– What were your weekend activities as a child?
– How have your weekend activities changed over the years?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a crowded place you visited recently.
You should say
– where it was
– when it was
– who was there with you
and explain how you felt about being in that crowded place.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What places are usually crowded in your country?
– Do you think most people like being in crowded places?
– Do many people behave differently when they are in a crowded place?
– How do you think people feel while making their way through the crowd?
– Do you think crowded places are caused by poor city design?
– What does good city design involve?
9.Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is the most enjoyable thing about your work?
– Would you rather work from home or at the office?
– Do you prefer to work in a team or on your own?
– Is there any other type of work you would enjoy doing?
– Are you a calm person?
– What is your favourite way to relax?
– Does exercise help you feel more relaxed?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a person you know who has a medical career (e.g. a doctor or a nurse).
You should say:
– who he/she is
– what he/she does
– why he/she chose a medical career
and explain how you feel about him/her.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
– Do you think that doctors and nurses are paid well?
– How important are nurses in hospitals?
– What challenges do people in medical careers face in your country?
– What qualities are important to succeed in the medical profession?
10.Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Are you an intensive or extensive reader?
– Where do you like to read?
– What is a good book to you?
– Do you think a good book needs a plot twist?
– What kind of weather do you like?
– Why do you enjoy this kind of weather?
– Does the weather affect your mood? In what way
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country
You should say:
– what the law would be
– why you think this law is necessary
– whether or not it would be popular
and explain what the benefits of this new law would be.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think it’s important to teach children about rules and laws? Why or why not?
– At what age do you think children should start learning about laws and rules, and why?
– Should it be compulsory for children to know the laws?
– How do you think children feel when they see someone breaking a rule or law?
– Should children be taught what to do if they see someone breaking the law?
11. Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– What do you do for a living?
– How did you choose your current job or profession?
– What do you enjoy most about your work?
– Do you think you will continue working in this field in the future?
– How do you balance your work and personal life?
– If you could change one thing about your job, what would it be?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a place you have been to where things are expensive.
You should say:
– where this place is
– why you went there
– what you bought there
and explain why you think things are expensive there.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– How do people usually prefer to pay for things in your country, with cash or
electronically? Why?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying with cash compared to online
payments?
– Do you think cash will ever be completely replaced by digital payment methods? Why
or why not?
– How has the use of online payments changed in recent years?
– What risks do people face when using online payments?
12.Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like your work? Why?
– How do you balance work and leisure in your life now?
– What kind of things did you enjoy doing as a child?
– Did you have a happy childhood? Why?
– Did you have any childhood dreams about your future career?
– Did you help your parents with any kind of work when you were a child?
– Are there any skills you developed in your childhood that are useful to you today?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an activity that you did with a group of people. You should say
– what it was
– who you did it with
– why you did this activity
and explain how you felt about this activity.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think group activities are important? Why or why not?
– What are some advantages of doing activities in a group?
– How can group activities help in developing teamwork skills?
– Do you believe group activities are more beneficial for children or adults? Why?
– Should children learn how to cooperate?
– What is the role of team sports in teaching children about cooperation?
13.Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Where do you come from?
– What do you do? Are you a student or do you work?
– Where do you work?
– What are your plans for the future?
– Why do you want to change your work?
– What do you enjoy most about your current job?
– Do you prefer working alone or with a team?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time when you complained about something.
You should say:
– what the issue was
– to whom you complained about it
– what the result was
and explain how you felt about it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do people often avoid complaining about poor service or products?
– Do you think customer complaints are generally handled well by companies?
– In your opinion, what are the most effective ways for businesses to deal with customer
complaints?
– Has the way companies are handling customer complaints changed over time?
– Do you believe that complaining can lead to positive changes? Why or why not?
– Do different countries have different attitudes towards complaining?
15. Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– Is your area a safe place to live?
– Do you enjoy working with numbers? Why or why not?
– Are you good at remembering phone numbers?
– In your daily life, how often do you need to deal with numbers?
– Have you ever used numbers to solve a problem or make a decision?
– What kinds of jobs require a strong understanding of numbers?
– Would you like to work in a job that involves numbers?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an unusual meal you had
You should say:
– when and where you had it
– what made the meal unusual
– who you were with
and explain how you felt about the experience.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do you think fast food has become so popular today?
– How do you think fast food affects people’s health?
– Are there any benefits to fast food?
– Do you think traditional restaurants are becoming less popular? Why or why not?
– What role do restaurants play in modern society?
– What do you think the future of restaurants will look like?
16.Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– What should I call you?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you live in a busy or a quiet area?
– What are some of the good things about the area where you live?
– What did you find exciting in your childhood?
– What excites you now?
– Have you ever bought something that excited you?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a noisy place you have been to.
You should say
– when and where it was
– who you were with
– why it was noisy
and explain how you felt about being in that place.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do you think young people move from the countryside to urban areas?
– What challenges do young people face when moving to cities?
– Why do you think older people prefer to live in the countryside?
– How does living in urban areas affect the lifestyle of young people?
– What can the government do to reduce migration from rural areas to cities?
– How do you think the countryside can be made more appealing to young people?
17.Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– What should I call you?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– What do you like about your work?
– What would you change about your workplace?
– Do you like chocolate?
– What type of chocolate is your favourite?
– Have you ever received chocolate as a gift?
– Is it common to give chocolate as a present in your country?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a party you went to.
You should say
– when and where the party took place
– what occasion it was for
– who you went with
and explain what made this party memorable.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What do you think are the reasons some people prefer playing team sports over
individual sports?
– How can sporting events unite people from different countries?
– Has the popularity of international sports events changed in your country in the last 10
years? In what way?
– Do you think governments should invest more in developing sports facilities? Why or
why not?
– In your opinion, are famous athletes good role models for children? Why or why not?
– What are the benefits of children participating in sports from a young age?
18.Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– What should I call you?
– Where are you from?
– Did you like science as a subject in school?
– What science subject was your favourite?
– What science subject would you like to study?
– Do you think it is important to learn science in school?
– Should science be compulsory for everyone in school?
– Do you prefer to read the news online or in a newspaper?
– When have you last read a newspaper?
– Have you considered becoming a journalist yourself?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about an advertisement you saw recently that you didn’t like
You should say:
– when and where it was
– what the advertisement was about
– why you didn’t like it
and explain what can be done to stop such advertisements in the future.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– How do people in your country typically receive advertisements?
– What types of advertisements do people in your country like the most?
– What do you think about advertisements targeting children?
– What kinds of advertisements are designed to attract children?
– What considerations should apply to advertisements shown to children?
– What are the differences between advertisements targeted at women and men?
– What should be done to control advertisements?
19.Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– What should I call you?
– Where are you from?
– Do you often buy T-shirts as souvenirs on holiday?
– Why do you think some older people wear T-shirts?
– Do you prefer T-shirts with pictures or prints? Why?
– Do you like art? What type of art do you enjoy?
– Where can people see art in your city?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an athlete from your country who has influenced you
You should say:
– who he/she is
– where you read or heard about him/her
– why you like him/her
and explain how he/she has influenced you.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– How do sports influence young people in your country?
– What role do you think sports play in building national identity?
– Do you believe the government should invest more in sports facilities? Why or why
not?
– How can the government encourage more people to participate in sports?
– What are the benefits of hosting international sports events for a country?
20.Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– What should I call you?
– Where are you from?
– Can you describe your neighborhood to me?
– Are there many young people in your neighborhood?
– How do you get along with your neighbors?
– What do you like the most about your neighborhood?
– How long have you been living in your current area?
– Is your area a quiet or noisy place?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a person you enjoyed working or studying with.
You should say:
– who this person is
– when you worked or studied together
– what you did together
and explain why you enjoyed working or studying with this person.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– How can teachers motivate students to study?
– Who has a greater influence on students, teachers or parents? Why?
– Do you think children should choose who they sit next to in class, or should the
teacher make that decision?
– What should a teacher do when a student is bullying another student?
– How important is it for teachers to build a good relationship with their students?
