ielts speaking actual tests 2015

IELTS SPEAKING ACTUAL TESTS – 1/2/3/4 - 2015

NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC - DANANG CITY 2015

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INDIA

Interview

- What is your full name?

- Can I see your ID?

- Where are you from?

- Do you work or study?

- What subject are you studying?

- What weather do you like the most? Why?

- Do you prefer any particular season?

- Would you like it to continue throughout the year or should the seasons keep changing?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you received a very good service from a company or a shop.

Please say

- What company/shop was it?

- What was the product that you purchased?

- Describe the person that helped you there.

Discussion

- Do you think that customers should always receive good service?

- If you received a faulty product, would you prefer to repair or to replace it?

- What jobs do you know that deal with public?

- Do you think that they need a special training? Why?

UAE - IRAN

Interview





- What colours do you like?

Cue Card

Describe a traffic jam that you were in recently. Please say

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- When did it happen?

- Where exactly was it?

- How did you feel about it?

Discussion

- What are the main causes of traffic jams?

- What can be a potential solution for the traffic problem?

- Can the public transport system be improved further?

- Will it help to reduce traffic?

SINGAPORE

Interview





- What is your job description?

- What exactly do you do?

- Do you like it?

- Why did you choose this industry?

- Will you stay at this job for a long time? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a person who impressed you with his/her beauty. Please say

- Who is this person?

- How do you know him/her?

- Why do you think he/she is so beautiful?

Discussion

- Are clothes important for showing personality?

- How would you describe beauty?

Speaking test 2

Interview

- Do you like to live in the city or in the countryside? Why?

- Did you buy anything after seeing an advertisement on TV?

- Do you like to watch ads on TV, the internet or in magazines?

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- Do road side posters with advertisements attract your attention?

- Do you think cities are developed in a natural way?

- Do you like to be in nature?

- Do you like camping?

- Have you been camping lately?


- Was it near a mountain or a lake?

- Can you describe that landscape?

Cue Card

Talk about any sports person who did well in a sporting event. Please say


- What sport does he/she play?

- Do you like him/her and why?

INDIA

Interview





- Do you like cold weather? Why?

- Are there different seasons in your country?

- What are they?

- Are advertisements important?

- Do they help people buy products?

- Do you watch advertisements on TV or the internet?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite application (app) on a mobile device. Please say

- What app is it?

- How is it useful to you?

- Will you use it in the future? Why?

Discussion

- How long have you been using it for?

- Why is technology so useful today?

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- Why did you choose this profession?

- What position did you get when you first started working?

- Do you organise your time?

- With whom do you usually spend it?

- Do you usually plan your weekends?

- What do you do in your free time?

- Do you like to write letters or emails?

- To whom do you write?

Cue Card

Describe a place that you visited for a short time. Please say

- Where did you go to?

- Why did you choose that place?

- With whom did you go there?

Discussion

- Why do people visit the same places over and over again?

- What are popular short journey destinations in your country?

- Would you like to go there for a short visit?

IRAN

Interview





- Do you live in a house or an apartment?

- Is there any shopping center near your place?

- Have you ever been to a museum?

- What do you like about museums?

- Do you prefer to go to a museum alone or with friends?

- Would you like to work in a museum?

- Do you like to write letters or emails?

- To whom do you usually write?

- On what occasions do you do it?

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- Do you prefer to receive a phone call or a letter? Why?

- What type of letter is the most difficult for you?

Cue Card

Describe a type of vehicle that you would like to have in the future. Please say

- What vehicle is it?

- Why do you like it?

- What is so special about it?

Discussion

- Have you ever driven such a car?

- What are the types of passenger cars?

- What are the differences between transportation today and in the past?

- What will the transportation look like in the future?

- What are the main reasons for traffic jams in your opinion?

- What is the main problem related to traffic jams?

INDONESIA

Interview





- Do you enjoy your work?

- Why did you choose this career?

- How was your first day at work?

Cue Card

Talk about a foreign language (other than English) that you would like to learn in the future.

Please say

- What language is it?

- Why do you want to learn it?

- What will you do to learn it?

Discussion

- What are the positive and negative impacts of learning a foreign language?

- What language do you think will become a new international language in the future?

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- Why do you think so?

- Do you think your first language is influenced by any other languages?

- Does English influence your first language too?

OMAN

Interview




- Tell me about your house.

- Which room is your favorite?

- How long have you been living in this house?

- Do you prefer to have many friends or one very good friend? Why?

- What do you do on weekends?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting conversation between you and your friend that you had in the recent

weeks. Please say


- What was your conversation about?

- Where did you meet him/her for this conversation?

- Why do you think it was an interesting conversation?

Discussion

- What are the differences between topics that women and men usually discuss?

- What is the difference between opinions of women and men?

- Do you prefer wearing fashionable shoes or regular shoes? Why?

- Why are some people afraid of public speaking?

MALAYSIA

Interview





- What do you do?

- Do you find your work interesting? Why?

- Let’s talk about sleep.

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- How many hours of sleep do you need?

- Did you sleep more or less hours when you were young?

- Is it necessary to have a nap after lunch? Why?

- Is reading books important before going to sleep?

- What is the best time for reading? Why?

- What is the best place for reading?

- What do you like to read? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a famous person whom you like. Please say


- What is he/she famous for?

- Why do you like this person?

Discussion

- Would you like to be famous? Why?

- What kinds of people become famous in your country?

- What are the good things about being famous?

- What are the disadvantages?

- Why do you think people are interested in lives of celebrities?

- Do you think that the children of famous people have an easy life?

AUSTRALIA

Interview

- What is your name?


- Do you study or work?

- How do you spend your weekends?

- Are your weekends different to your weekdays and why?

- How did you spend your last weekend and why?

Cue Card

Describe a vehicle that you want to own in the future, please say

- What is it?

- Why do you want to buy it?

- How would you use it?

Discussion

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- Do you think the traffic has increased rapidly in big cities like Sydney? Why?

- What do you think about traffic causing air pollution?

- How can we overcome this problem of pollution?

- Are there any other problems that traffic causes?

- Do you think the government should spend money on building more roads by wiping out

parks in the cities? Why?

- What are some of the ways the government can fund the roadworks?

SAUDI

Interview





- What is your job?

- Do you live in an apartment or a house?

- Do you like living there?

- What activities are there in your neighbourhood?

Cue Card

Talk about one of your ambitions in life. Please say

- What is it?

- When did it become your ambition?

- How will you achieve it?

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

Interview





- Describe the place where you live.

- Do you live in a flat or a house?


- Are there any shops close to you place?

- What do you do on weekends?

- Do you usually plan your weekends?

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- What kinds of things are collected by people in your country?

- What is the reason for collecting such items?

Cue Card

Describe a famous person. Please say



- How did you know about him/her?

Discussion

- What are the advantages of being famous?

- What are the disadvantages of this in your opinion?

- Do famous people have something to be afraid of?

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a child of a famous person?

HUNGARY

Interview





- What do you do for a job?


- Was it difficult when you first started this job?

- Do you use maps?

- How often do you use them?

- Do you prefer to use electronic or paper maps?

- Where did you learn to use a map?

- Do you ask people for directions sometimes?

Cue Card

- Describe a situation when you have got an advice from somebody. Please say

- Where and when was it?

- What was the advice?

- How useful was it? Why?

Discussion

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- Do you often give advice to others?

- Do you think it’s a good idea to look for advice? Why?

- How can it affect someone’s career?

- Is it good when young people get advice?

- Whose advice should you usually seek?

- Who could give a better advice in your opinion? Why?

CANADA

Interview





- What kind of work do you do?

- Do you like it? Why?

- Do you do household chores?

- Did you do chores as a child?

- What could be done to make chores fun for kids?

- When did you meet you best friend?

- What do you and your friends usually do together?

- Would you prefer a small or large circle of friends? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an older person whom you know well and respect. Please say

- Who is he/she?

- What do you know about his/her younger life?

- What do you usually do together?

Discussion

- Why do you respect and admire this person?

- What qualities should people looking after the elderly have?

- How could neighbours help the elderly?

- How is technology helping the elderly to live better?

- What can be difficult to accept for old people in the modern lifestyle?

Interview




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- Was it difficult when you first started this job?

- Do you use maps?

- How often do you use them?

- Do you prefer to use electronic or paper maps?

- Where did you learn to use a map?

- Do you ask people for directions sometimes?

Cue Card

- Describe a situation when you have got an advice from somebody. Please say


- What was the advice?

- How useful was it? Why?

Discussion

- Do you often give advice to others?

- Do you think it’s a good idea to look for advice? Why?

- How can it affect someone’s career?

- Is it good when young people get advice?

- Whose advice should you usually seek?

- Who could give a better advice in your opinion? Why?

FEBURARY

SINGAPORE

u like the most?

- Which season do you like the most?

- What do people do during their free time in each season?

- Do you prefer to live in a country with all four seasons?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you don’t know and would like to learn in the future. Please say

- What is it?

- Why are you interested in it?

- How will you learn it?

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Discussion

- Do you think education for young children is important?

- What don’t they learn at school that they should know about?

- Do you think parents are too busy to teach their kids nowadays?

- Why is it so?

UGANDA

Interview





- Describe your accommodation please.

- Is there any market or shop nearby?

- What kind of sky do you like? Why?

- Do you see the sky from your home?

- Which season do you like? Why?

- Do you think the weather has any effect on traveling?

- Do you check the weather forecast daily?

- Do you use the Internet to check it, or watch it on TV?

Cue Card

Describe a toy from your childhood that you liked a lot. Please say

- What was it?

- When and how did you get it?

- Why was it so important to you?

Discussion

- Do you still have that toy?

- What type of toys do children like today?

- Do you think toys have an influence on the mental development of children?

- How do toys help children to develop physically?

- Do you think nowadays children get too many toys? Why?

- What toy would you give to your child?

AUSTRALIA

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- What subject did you study?

- Do you like to write emails?

- Do you prefer to receive a phone call or an email?

- What type of emails do you receive mostly?

- What type of email is hard to write for you? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about news that you saw on TV or the Internet recently. Please say

- When and where was it?

- What was the news?

- How did you feel after that?

Discussion

- What news would you like to see on TV?

BANGLADESH

Interview

- What is your name?



- Do you study or work?

- Do you think your study subject is easy? Why?

- Do like weekends?

- What did you do last weekend?

- Have you ever worked on the weekend?

Cue Card

Talk about a movie you recently saw, please say

- Where did you see it?

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- With whom did you see it?

- Did you enjoy it?

Discussion

- Why do you think movies are important?

- How often do you like to see a movie?

- Are movies always based on facts?

- Why do our preferences in movies change with our age?

- Do you like writing emails or letters more?

- What types of letter are difficult to write?

- Who usually sends you emails?

- Why is email considered a standard medium of communication?

SINGAPORE

Interview





- What do you do?

- Do you think your job is easy?

- Why is it so?

- Do you watch TV programs?

- What is your favorite?

- Did you watch more TV as a child?

- What kind of programs were you watching?

- Do you think TV is good for children? Why?

- Do you think children these days watch TV more often than in the past?

Cue Card

Describe a place near water that you have visited recently. Please say


- What did you do there?


Discussion

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- Do you think water is important for people? Why?

- Is there a difference in water consumption in urban and rural areas?

- Is there a problem of fresh water supply in your country?

- What do you think about the demand for water in the future?

- Is it possible to reduce this demand? How?

NETHERLAND – INDIA

Interview





- What subjects are you studying?

- Why did you choose those subjects?

- What will you do after finishing your studies?

- Let’s talk about advertisements.

- Do you watch advertisements on TV or the Internet?

- Do you enjoy watching advertisements showing up in the middle of a TV program?

- Do you like watching advertisements on the street?

- Let’s talk about colours.

- What is your favourite colour? Why?

- What other colours do you like?

Cue Card

Describe a person that you would like to be similar to. Please say

- Who is that person?

- What is he/she doing?

- Why would you like to be similar to him/her?

Discussion

- What is the difference between children in the past and nowadays?

- Do you think famous people should be good role models in your country?

- Do you think companies should use famous people in advertisements to attract children?

UAE

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- Do you think your job is easy? Why?

- Do you like reading?

- Do you like to read in a group?

- When do you like to read? Why?

- Do you have experience reading in public places?

Cue Card

Talk about the favourite song of your childhood. Please say

- Where and when did you hear it for the first time?

- Why do you remember it?

- How do you feel about this song now?

Discussion

- Do you think music is important? Why?

- Where do you usually listen to music?

- Many shopping centres are playing music. Why?

- What is the best music to be played in the children’s department?

- When does music become just a white noise in your opinion?

- When is the right time to stop playing music?

- How does music represent your culture?

INDIA

Interview




- Which part of the country are you from?

- How long do you and your family live there?


- What do you do?

- What do you think about public holidays in your country?

- Do you think there should be fewer public holidays in your country? Why?

- What is your favourite public holiday? Why?

Cue Card

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Talk about an instance when you invited friends or relatives for a meal in a restaurant or at

home. Please say

- Whom and why did you invite?

- When and where to did you invite them?

- Describe what happened during the meal.

Discussion

- Is it common to go to restaurants in your country?

- What do people cook on special occasions?

- Will people stop cooking in the future? Why?

- Why do you think people cook special food on special occasions?

VIETNAM – SINGAPORE

Interview




- Where do you live now?

- Describe the amenities around your place.

- Let’s talk about fashion.

- Do you like fashionable things?

- Do you dress differently on weekends and weekdays?


- Do you think it will change as you grow older?

- Let’s talk about body language.

- Do Asian people use body language?

- Can we communicate without words?

- Is there a particular form of body language that you find offensive?

- Do impatient people get their way?

- Is it possible to be too nice?

Cue Card

Describe a situation when you had to be nice to someone you dislike. Please say


- Why don’t you like him/her?

- Why did you still have to be nice to him/her?

VIETNAM

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Interview





- What subjects did you study at school?

- What is your future dream job?

- Do you like reading?

- What is the perfect reading place for you?

- Do you like to read alone or with friends?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting place that you have visited recently. Please say

- What and where is it?


- What did you like there?

Discussion

- Did you see tourists coming back to your town?

- Do you think you will come back? Why?

- Why do you think people visit the same place again and again?

- Is there a difference between your first visit to a place and your later visits there?

- Do you think it is important for tourists to respect and follow the culture of places they visit?

VIETNAM

Interview





- Are there many holidays in your country?

- Do you think there should be more holidays in your country? Why?

- What do you usually do during holidays? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an instance when you waited for someone for a long time. Please say

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- Whom were you waiting for?

- Where was it?

- What did you feel while waiting?

Discussion

- What did you do while waiting?

- What are common situations when people have to wait for others?

- Some people can wait for a long time while others get angry soon. Why?

- Some people are waiting for a long time for new (modern) technology. What do you think

about it?

- Do you think children should be allowed to use modern technology?

INDIA

Interview





- Do you like your job? Why?

- How old are you?

- Are you married?

- How many brothers and sisters do you have?

Cue Card

Talk about the last book that you have read. Please say

- What book is it?

- How did you find it?

- What was interesting about it?

Discussion

- Do you like to read?

- Do adults have to read or not in your view? Why?

- Who should encourage children to read books: parents or teachers?

- Is it useful at all to read books?

IRAN

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Interview





- Can you describe your home?

- What is your favorite room?

- Let’s talk about shoes.

- Do you prefer comfortable or fashionable shoes? Why?

- Did you ever buy shoes in online stores?

Cue Card

Describe an old person that you respect and admire. Please say

- Who is he/she?

- When did you first meet?

- Why do you admire him/her?

Discussion

- How was his/her life as a young person?

- Do you think old people can be helpful?

- In what ways?

- Do you think older people occupy positions of young people in companies?

- How can older people help and be beneficial in a company?

- What are the benefits of older people compared to a younger generation?

- What are the benefits of younger generation compared to older people?

- How can technology help older people?

HONG KONG

Interview





- Describe the climate in your country.

- What are the seasons in your country?

- Do you enjoy distinctive seasons?

- Would you like the weather to stay the same all year round?

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Cue Card

Describe an experience that was a complete waste of your time. Please say

- What happened?

- Why do you think it was a waste of time?


Discussion

- What tasks are a waste of time in your eyes?

- What do you know about time management?

- Do you think time management is important for children? Why?

INDIA

Interview





- What do you do?

- Do you like your profession?

- Do you like shoes?

- What kind of shoes do you like? Why?

- What do you prefer to have many or few friends?

- What do you usually do together with your friends?

- Do you meet them often?

Cue Card

Describe a band or a singer that you like. Please say

- What kind of music do they play?

- Where and when did you hear them for the first time?

- Why do you like their music?

Discussion

- Should we focus more on traditional music? Why?

- Do you think having a good voice gives you an edge over others? Why?

- What main qualities are required to be a good singer?

- Do you think the government should promote music in schools?

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AUSTRALIA

Interview





- Describe your home please.

- Which room do you like the most?

- Do you like long travels? Why?

- Where do you like to go?

Cue Card

Describe a recent long trip that you went on and enjoyed. Please say

- Where did you go?

- Did you use a vehicle to get there?


Discussion

- Did you spend a long time there?

- Is it okay to travel alone? Why?

- What problems can occur during long travels?

- Is it difficult to organise such a trip?

- What sorts of things do you need to organise before travelling abroad?

- What problem may arise?

- How do young people select a tourist destination before the trip?

MARCH

INDIA

Interview





- Describe your job.

- Did you face any difficulties at your job?

- Do you think your work pattern will change in the future? Why?

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- Do you think clothes represent the personality of a person? How?

- How important are clothes to you?

- Do you wear any particular outfit on weekdays or weekend? Why?

- Will you change it in the future? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a famous person. Please say

- Who is he/she?


- How did you know about this person?

Discussion

- Does he/she inspire you? How?

- Do you want to be famous? Why?

- Why are people curious about personal and professional life of a famous person?

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?

HUNGARY

Interview







- How long have you been living there?

- Which is your favourite room? Why?


- What do you think about wearing bright colours?

- What is the best colour to paint house walls? Why?

- Is the colour of a car important to you?

Cue Card

Talk about a job that is important in your country. Please say

- What is the job?

- Why is it so important?

- What do you have to study for that job?

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Discussion

- What makes a job desirable?

- At what age should people start a full-time job? Why?

- Why can it be good to spend some time abroad after graduation?

- Why do you think many people leave their country to work abroad?

- Is it good for a country if it receives many immigrants?

- Some people think that immigrants cause more harm than good. What is your opinion?

AUSTRALIA

Interview





- Describe your apartment.

- Do you like watching the sky?

- Do you prefer to do it during the day or at night?

- How do you watch it?

- Do you go somewhere special?

Cue Card

Describe a movie that you watched a while ago and liked. Please say


- What was so special about it?

- Why did you like that movie?

Discussion

- Do you think people should see dubbed movies or only movies in their own language?

- Do you think many people still visit cinemas these days?

- What is the importance of actors in movies?

- Does the plot play an important part in a movie’s success? Why?

ARABIA AND BULGARIA

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- What subject are you studying?

- What makes your major interesting to you?

- Do you like to visit nature places?

- What is the best way to learn about the nature?

Cue Card

Describe something that you don’t know and would like to learn. Please say

- What is it you want to learn?

- How do you want to learn it?

- Who would you choose to teach you?

Discussion

- Is it your dream to become a teacher?

- Is there a teacher special to you? Why?

- When do you think a teacher becomes a professional?

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- Do you try to manage your time?

- How do you do it?

- Where do you look for time management tips?

Cue Card

Describe your favourite famous person. Please say

- Who is he/she?

- What does he/she do?

- Why do you like him/her?

Discussion

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- Do you want to be famous?

- How do children of famous parents feel?

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous person’s child?

TURKEY

Interview





- Where do you live?

- Is it a house or an apartment?

- What is your favorite room?

- Do you take breaks during work/studies?

- What kind of breaks?

- How do these breaks affect you?

- Where do your parents live?

- Is it your hometown?

- Is this a good place to live?

Cue Card

Talk about a situation when you were stuck in a traffic jam for a long time. Please say


- What did you do?


Discussion

- Can public transport help decrease traffic jams?

- Can motorway/highway system improvements help?

- What are the effects of traffic on the environment?

- Do you think that only the government should provide solutions to traffic jams?

- Would heavy taxes help decrease the number of large vehicles (SUVs) on the roads?

INDIA

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Interview


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- Which room at home is your favorite? Why?

- What facilities are there near your place?

- Do you like watching the sky?

- Do you prefer to do it during the day or at night?

- How do you usually watch it?

- What kind of clothes do you like to wear?

- Are there many clothing shops in your area?

- What clothes do you wear for different situations? Why?

- What color do you like the most in clothes?

Cue Card

Describe someone you know who is a good cook. Please say


- What kinds of food does he/she cook?

- Explain why he/she is good at cooking.

Discussion

- Do you like cooking?

- Who is cooking in your family?

- When you were a child, who was cooking for you?

- What do you usually eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Why?

- What age do you think children should be taught to cook? Why?

- Do you think it’s important to know how to cook well?

- What nutrition is good for children in your opinion? Why?

INDIA

Interview





- What do you do at your job?

- Which season do you like? Why?

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- How many seasons are there in your country?

- What changes do you see between seasons?

- Do you like to live in a place with one season or different seasons?

- What do you do in different seasons?

Cue Card

Talk about a book that you read recently. Please say

- What is the name of the book?

- When did you read it?

- What did you like or dislike about it?

Discussion

- What books do children like to read? Why?

- Do adults choose to read magazines instead of books? Why?

- How can parents inculcate their children with the reading habit?

- Can parents or teachers make a child read books? How?

- Do you see any change in reading habits now compared to the past?

- What do you prefer, e-books or print books?

- Do you think e-books will replace print books completely in the future? Why?

CANADA

Interview





- Do you have a lot of leisure time?

- What do you do in your free time?

- How often do you do it?

Cue Card

Talk about a book you have read recently. Please say

- What book was it?

- Why did you choose to read it?

- What did you like or dislike about it?

Discussion

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- Would you recommend it to other readers?

- Is it important for adults to read books? Why?

- What is the popular book that most children in your country usually read?

- What changes occurred in adults’ reading habits since the introduction of e-books?

USA

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- Do you have many trees or other vegetation in your city?

- Do you like gardening? Why?

- Did you ever plant a tree?

Cue Card

Talk about a situation when you came across a stranger and helped him/her. Please say

- Describe the situation and what you did.

- When and where did it take place?

- How did you feel after helping that stranger?

Discussion

- Let’s talk about volunteering jobs.

- Should older children volunteer?

- What happens when you volunteer?

- Do you think speaking one language globally is good?

NEPAL

Interview







- Are there any shops close to your place?

- How do you manage your time?

- Where did you learn to do it?

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Cue Card

Describe a song that you remember from your childhood. Please say

- What kind of song is it?

- Why do you remember this song?

- How do you feel while listening to it?

SINGAPORE AND AUSTRALIA

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- Where do you go on weekends?

- Do you plan your holidays or vacations?

- How do you plan them? Why?

- How did you learn to do it?

Cue Card

Talk about a famous public figure that you like. Please say



- When did you first come to know about him/her?

Discussion

- Sometimes old musicians come back to perform. Why?

- Why is there a need for them to perform again, in your view?

USA

Interview



- Can I see your passport please?

- Describe the place you live in.

- What’s your favorite season?

- Do you prefer to live in a place with one season or a place with different seasons?

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- How do the seasons change?

- What do you do in different seasons?

Cue card

Talk about an interesting conversation you had with someone. You should say:

- Who was that person?

- When and where did this conversation take place?

- Why was this conversation interesting?

Discussion

- Did you talk about this conversation with anybody?

- What do men and women usually talk about?

- What skills do we need to have for public speaking?

- In what situations do people do public speaking?

- What should people who speak in a second language concentrate on when they speak in

public?

- What are the influences of media on public speaking?

SAUDI ARABIA AND OMAN

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- What do you do?

- Do you like your job? Why?

- Do you like shoes?

- Do you prefer comfortable shoes or fashionable ones?

- Do you have a favourite pair of shoes?

Cue Card

Talk about traffic jams. Please say

- When did you experience a traffic jam?

- What did you do?


Discussion

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- What caused that traffic jam?

- Do you think governments should tax more big cars owners?

- Do you think it might solve the problem?

- What would you suggest to solve the problem?

- Is there any relationship between traffic jams and pollution?

VIETNAM

Interview





- Lets talk about your place.


- What is your favourite room there?

- What colour is it?

- Do you like to wear bright-coloured clothing?

- When you were younger did you like the same colours?

- Do you have a close friend?

- When did you meet him/her?

- How often do you spend time with friends?

- Do you prefer having a few close friends or a lot of just friends?

- How often do you watch TV?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite TV or radio program. Please say

- What is it about?

- Why do you like this program?

- Do you want to share it with your friends or family members?

Discussion

- Is there a broadcasting tendency in your country?

- Why is there this tendency?

- What foreign TV program is popular in your country?

- How can foreign TV programs help viewers improve their foreign language skills?

SINGAPORE

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- Where do you work?

- Do you take short breaks during the day?

- What is your hometown?

- What are the places of interest there?

Cue Card

Talk about a memorable long trip that you made. Please say


- How did you travel?

- What did you see during the journey?

Discussion

- Did you like the trip in general?

- Will you do it again?

- Would you suggest it to your friends or family?

- What precautions do you need to take during long trips?

- What are the main problems a person can face during long journeys?

- What can people learn during their travel to other countries?

- What can people learn about themselves during long travels?

SUDAN

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- Describe your house.

- What is your favourite season? Why?

- Do changes in the weather affect your mood?

- In what way?

Cue Card

Describe a friend that you consider a leader and would want to be like him/her. Please say

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- How did you meet him/her?

- Explain why you want to be like him/her.

Discussion

- What does your friend do?

- Is it possible that an employer would let an employee take a leading role in their company?

- In many companies managers’ salaries are higher compared to those of other employees.

Why?

- Do you think these employees deserve higher wages? Why?

INDIA

Interview





- Describe your house.

- How long have you been living in this house?

- Are there many public holidays in your country?

- Do you think that there should be more holidays in your country?

- Which public holiday do you like the most?

- What do you usually do on a holiday?

- What is the best way to observe nature?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you received a very good service from a company or a shop.

Please say

- What company is it?

- What was the product?

- Who helped you with it?

Discussion

- Do companies respond quickly to customers’ feedback and enquiries?

- Would you buy another product from this company? Why?

- What else would you buy there?

- What should companies do to retain their customers base?

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- What would be your suggestions?

- When you receive a defective product, would you prefer to get it replaced or repaired? Why?

MALAYSIA

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- What is your favourite colour?

- What colour would you paint walls in your home?

- Did you like to wear bright-coloured clothing as a teenager?

- Do you have a favourite teacher?

- What subject did he/she teach?

- Are you still in contact with your teacher?

- Do you think it is important to have good teachers? Why?

- Would you like to become a teacher?

Cue Card

Describe a place that you went to for long time. Please say




Discussion

- Would you like to go there again? Why?

- Do you usually go on long trips?

- What form of transport do you usually use?

- Do you prefer to travel alone or with friends? Why?

- What is the benefit of travelling alone?

BULGARIA

Interview





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- What subjects do you study?

- Do you find them hard to learn?

- Is it important to you to study them? Why?

- Do you read books?

- Do you like to read?

- Why do people read?

- What is a good place for reading?

- What qualities should a place have to be good for reading?

- Is there any place where you find it hard to read?

- What do you think about reading before going to sleep?

- Do you do it? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a family member that you would like to work with. Please say

- Who is he/she?

- Have you worked with him/her in the past?

- Explain what kind of work you would do together.

Discussion

- Do you think there will be an opportunity for you to work together in the future?

- What do you think about family business?

- Is it important to be part of a family business?

- Should family members be treated in the same way as other employees? Why?

- Why do some people try to avoid family businesses?

- What do you think about globalisation and its effect on businesses?

- Do you think that all smaller businesses will be replaced by bigger companies? Why?

- Is computer knowledge important in order to be a good employee? Why?

- Do you think some jobs will be replaced by the technology in the future?

- What kind of jobs can’t be replaced? Why?

SAUDI ARABIA

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- Do you like your job?

- What is your favorite color?

- Did you wear bright clothes when you were a teenager?

- Do you have any preference for the color of your car?

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- Do you enjoy doing household chores?

- How can we reduce the negative part of it?

- Would you like to have all chores done by special appliances?

Cue Card

Describe a TV or radio show that you regularly watch or listen to. Please say

- What program is it?

- What do you like or dislike about it?

- Why do you watch or listen to it?

Discussion

- Do you discuss it with the members of your family?

- Can TV and radio be used for education?

- What is better for education: TV or radio?

- What programs do people in your country prefer to watch?

UK & AZERBAIJAN

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- What kind of house is it?

- Do you like living there? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a place that you have visited for a short time. Please say

- Where was that?

- When did you go there?

- Would you like to go there again? Why?

Discussion

- What museums do you know?

- Which one do you like the most?

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- Describe a museum that you have visited.

- What impression do museums give to you?

AUSTRALIA

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- Do you watch TV?

- What programs do you like to watch?

- Did you ever buy something advertised on TV or online?

- What do you think about street advertisements?

Cue Card

Describe a sportsperson with a good performance in sport events. Please say

- Who is it?

- Which sport is it?

- How do you feel about his/her performance?

Discussion

- Why does he/she have good results?

- What are the most popular sports in your country?

- What skills do people need to be good at sports?

- Do you think children should do sports in school?

- Should they be forced to do it even if they don’t like it?

- Are there any sports that women can take part in?

UK AND KAZAKHSTAN

Interview






- What is your favorite color?

- Do you like visiting people?

- How often do you do it? Why?

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Cue Card

Talk about an achievement you haven’t completed yet. Please say

- What is the achievement?

- How will you do it?

- When do you think you will achieve this?

Discussion

- What song do you remember from your childhood?

- What is your favorite music? Why?

- What do you listen to these days?

APRIL

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- What is your main responsibility at work?

- Do you have a clear handwriting?

- Do you think handwriting is a skill?

Cue Card

Describe an app on your mobile device that is very useful. Please say

- What is it?

- How can you use it?

- Why is it useful to you?

Discussion

- Where can you use it?

- Do you think modern technology is helpful?

MONGOLIA & MALAYSIA

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- How long have you been living there?

- Do you prefer going to small shops or big supermarkets?

- Are there shops that you don’t like to go to? Why?

Cue Card 1

Talk about an unforgettable moment you spent with a group of people. Please say

- What was the occasion?


- Why was it so unforgettable?

Cue Card 2

Describe a prize that you would like to win. Please say

- What is the prize?

- How would you be notified?

- What would you do in order to win it?

Discussion

- Should children go to kindergarten or stay at home during their early years?

- Do you agree that there should be competition at the work place? Why?

- Do you think boys and girls can play together?

- What do you think about a leader in a group of people?

- What qualities does he/she need to possess?

CANADA

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- Which is your favourite room?

- Do you wear comfortable or fashionable shoes? Why?

- Which shoes do you like better? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an old person whom you know well and admire. Please say



- What did he/she do at a young age?

- Explain what you learned from him/her.

Discussion

- Do you think an old person can always give good advice to a teenager?

- Is it better for an old person to live alone or with family?

- Can old people teach their grandchildren? Why?

- Is it right or wrong? Why?

AUSTRALIA

Interview






- Do you like it there?

Cue Card

Describe a situation where you had to wait for someone for a long time. Please say

- Who was he/she?

- What happened next?

- How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

- Do you keep track of time usually?

- How do you do it?

- Can you describe yourself as a punctual person?

- How do you feel when you are late?

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PALESTINIAN

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- Do you find your work easy? Why?

- Will you change your job in the future? Why?

- What do you do at weekends? Why?

- What did you do last weekend? Why?

- Do you prefer to plan weekends ahead? Why?

- What kind of TV programs do you watch in general? Why?

- What TV shows do you expect to see more in the future? Why?

- Do you think children will watch more TV programs in the future?

Cue Card

Describe a colourful place that you visited recently. Please say

- What is this place?


- Why did you go there?

Discussion

- Why is it a memorable place for you?

- Did you take photos of this place?

- What colour is popular in your country for home decoration? Why?

- Is there any relation between the product’s colour and the commerce? Why?

- Why do you think companies do not want the employees to wear bright clothes?

USA

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- Where do you live?

- Describe the home where you live.

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- How many rooms are there?

- What is your favorite room? Why?

- What is your favorite season? Why?

- Describe the seasons in your country.

Cue Card

Describe your experience of purchasing an item from a store. Please say

- What was the item?

- What made your experience a good one?


Discussion

- What store was it?

- Would you recommend it to friends or family members?

UGANA

Interview





- What do you do?

- Do you like your job?

- Is it related to your future career? Why?

- Tell me about a typical family in your country.

- How many hours do you sleep in a day?

- Do you perform better when you sleep for an hour during the day?

- Are you good at timekeeping?

- How do you manage your time?

- How did you learn to manage your time?

Cue Card

Describe an event in your childhood that you remember. Please say

- What was the event?

- How old were you then?

- What did you do during the event?

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Discussion

- What age a person becomes an adult in your country?

- What do you think is the age a person can become totally independent?

- Do you think roles of men and women are the same today as they were in the past?

- What do you think children should learn? Why?

- Should boys be treated the same way as girls?

INDIA

Interview





- Where do you stay?

- Is it a house or an apartment?

- What do you like the most about your home?

- What is your favourite room?

- Do you like natural beauty?

- Where do you go to enjoy nature?

- How do you do it?

Cue Card

Talk about the biggest traffic jam that you have experienced. Please say


- What did you do during this time?


Discussion

- How can traffic jams be reduced in cities?

- Will road extensions reduce traffic problems?

- Can you tell me about some initiative by your local municipal authority to reduce traffic?

- How can you persuade people to buy smaller cars?

MALAYSIA

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- Do you think your English is good?

- What will you do after studying this language?

- Do you like weekends?

- What do you do usually at weekends?

- Do you plan your weekends?

- Do you like trees?

- Have you ever planted a tree?

Cue Card

Describe a documentary or a movie that you enjoyed and would like to watch again. Please

say

- What movie is it?

- Why did you like it so much?

- Would you recommend it to others?

Discussion

- Do you think featuring famous artists is important for a movie’s success?

- Do you think people in different stages of life will choose different types of movies? Why?

- Do you think that older people like to watch movies of their generation more than modern

ones?

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