Now I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Let's talk about food and cooking

 What sorts of food do you like eating most? (Why?)

 Who normally does the cooking in your home? (Why/Why not?)
 Do you watch cookery programmes on TV? (Why/Why not?]
 In general, do you prefer eating out or eating at home?

(Why?) Now let's talk about spending time with friends

 When do you spend time with your friends?

 Do you usually go out with friends or spend time with them at home?
 Do you prefer to spend time with a large group of friends or just a few?
 Did you do different things with your friends when you were younger?

Finally, let’s move on to talk about the weekends

 How do you usually spend your weekends?

 Which is your favourite part of the weekend?
 Do you think weekends are long enough?
 How important do you think it is to have free time at the weekends?

Now I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk,
you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.
[Hand out topic card to the candidate; pause for 1 minute]
All right? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when the
time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?

Describe a house/apartment that someone you know lives

in You should say:
whose house/apartment this
is where the house/apartment
is what it looks like inside
and explain what you like or dislike about this person's house/apartment.

You've been talking about a house/apartment that someone you know lives in. I'd like to discuss with you one
or two more general questions relating to this.
First, let's consider different types of homes Now, let's talk about finding a place to live.
 What kinds of home are most popular in your  How easy is it to find a place to live in your
country? [Why?] country?
 What do you think are the advantages of living  Do you think it is better to rent or buy a place to
in a house rather than an apartment? live in? Why?
 Do you think that everyone would like to live in  Do you agree that there is a right age for young
a larger home? [Why is that?] adults to stop living with their parents? Why is
that?

Thank you. That’s the end of the speaking test.

Now I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself. Let's talk about music

 What types of music do you like to listen to?

 At what times of day do you like to listen to music?
 Did you learn to play a musical instrument when you were a child?
 Do you think all children should learn to play a musical instrument?

Now let's talk about money

 When you go shopping, do you prefer to pay for things in cash or by card? [Why?]
 Do you ever save money to buy special things? [Why/Why not?]
 Would you ever take a job which had low pay? [Why/Why not?]
 Would winning a lot of money make a big difference to your life? [Why/Why

not?] Finally, let’s move on to talk about primary/elementary school

 What was the best thing about your primary?

 Which subject did you not like at your primary?
 Are you still in touch with some of your friends from primary?
 In the future, would you like to send a child of yours to the same primary?

Now I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk,
you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.
[Hand out topic card to the candidate; pause for 1 minute]
All right? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when the
time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?

Describe a writer you would like to

meet You should say:
who the writer is
what you know about this writer
already what you would like to find out
and explain why you would like to meet this writer

You've been talking about a writer you would like to meet. I'd like to discuss with you one or two more
general questions relating to this.
First, let's consider reading and children Now, let's talk about reading for different
purposes.
 What kinds of book are most popular with  Are there occasions when reading at speed is a
children in your country? Why do you think that useful skill to have? [What are they?]
is?  Are there any jobs where people need to read a
 Why do think children do not read books very lot? [What are they?]
often?  Do you think reading novels is more interesting
 How do you think children can be encouraged to than reading factual or non-fiction books? [Why
read more? is that?]

Thank you. That’s the end of the speaking test.

Now I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself. Let's talk about special costumes

 Do you like to wear special costumes?

 Did you try any special costumes when you were young?
 When was the last time you wore special costumes?
 Do you ever buy special costumes?

Now let's talk about car trip

 Do you like to travel by car?

 When was the las time you travelled by car?
 Where is the farthest place you've travelled by car?
 Do you like to sit in the back or front when traveling by car?

Finally, let’s move on to talk about holidays

 What public holidays do you have in your country?

 Which public holidays do you like the most?
 What was the best holiday of your life?
 Do you like to spend the holidays with your family or friends?

Now I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk,
you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.
[Hand out topic card to the candidate; pause for 1 minute]
All right? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when the
time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?

Describe a day when you thought the weather was

perfect You should say:
where you were on this day
what the weather was like
what you did during the
day

You've been talking about a day when you thought the weather was perfect. I'd like to discuss with you one or
two more general questions relating to this.
First, let's consider types of weather Now, let's talk about weather forecasts
 What types of weather do people in your country  How important do you think it is for everyone to
dislike most? [Why is that?] check what the next day’s weather will be?
 What jobs can be affected by different weather [Why?]
conditions? [Why?]  How easy or difficult is it to predict the weather
 Are there any important festivals in your country in your country? [Why is that?]
that celebrate a season or type of weather?  What is the best way to get accurate information
about the weather?

Thank you. That’s the end of the speaking test.

Now I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself. Let's talk about wild animals

 Have you ever seen any wild animals before?

 What wild animal do you like the most?
 Did you learn something about wild animals at school?
 Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?

Now let's talk about sky and stars

 Do you like to watch the night sky?

 What's your favourite star?
 Can you see the moon and stars where you live?
 Have you ever taken a course about stars?

Finally, let’s move on to talk about going out

 Do you often go out in the evenings?

 What do you like to do when you go out?
 Do you prefer going out on your own with friends?
 How often do you go out in a week?

Now I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk,
you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.
[Hand out topic card to the candidate; pause for 1 minute]
All right? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when the
time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?

Describe a TV documentary you watched that was particularly

interesting You should say:
what the documentary was
about why you decided to watch
it
what you learnt during the documentary

You've been talking about a TV documentary you watched that was particularly interesting. I'd like to discuss
with you one or two more general questions relating to this.
First, let's consider different types of TV programs Now, let's talk about TV advertising
 What are the most popular kinds of TV  What types of products are advertised most
programs in your country? often on TV?
 Why do you think reality shows are so popular?  Do you think that people pay attention to
 Do you think TV is the main way for people to adverts on TV? [Why?]
get the news in your country?  How important are regulations on TV
advertising, especially for products aimed at
children?

Thank you. That’s the end of the speaking test.

Now I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself. Let's talk about birthdays

 Do you usually celebrate your birthday?

 What did you do on your last birthday?
 Can you remember a birthday you enjoyed as a child?
 Which birthdays are considered important in your country?

Now let's talk about happiness

 Are you a happy person?

 What usually makes you happy?
 Does the weather ever affect how you feel?
 What makes you feel unhappy?

Finally, let’s move on to talk about childhood

 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?

Now I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk,
you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.
[Hand out topic card to the candidate; pause for 1 minute]
All right? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when the
time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?

Describe someone you know who does something

well You should say:
who this person is
how you know this person
what they do well
and explain why you think this person is so good at doing this.

You've been talking about someone you know who does something well. I'd like to discuss with you one or
two more general questions relating to this.
First, let's consider skills and abilities Now, let's talk about jobs and salaries
 What skills and abilities do people most want to  Which kinds of jobs have the highest salaries in
learn today? [Why?] your country? [Why is this?]
 Which skills should children learn at home?  Are there any other jobs you think should have
 Which skills do you think will be important in high salaries? [Why?]
the future? [Why?]  Some people say that it would be better for
society if everyone got the same salary. Do you
agree?

Thank you. That’s the end of the speaking test.

Now I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself. Let's talk about plans

 Do you make plans every day?

 Are you good at managing your time?
 What is the most recent plan you made?
 What is the hardest part about making plans?

Now let's talk about new year

 How do you usually celebrate New Year?

 How did you celebrate the last new year?
 What was your best New Year's party so far?
 Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the New Year in your country?

Finally, let’s move on to talk about public transport

 Do you travel by public transport?

 When was the last time you travelled by public transport?
 What you don’t like about public transport?
 Would you prefer to use public transport in the future?

Now I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk,
you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.
[Hand out topic card to the candidate; pause for 1 minute]
All right? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when the
time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?

Describe an interesting discussion you had as part of your work or

studies You should say:
what the subject of the discussion was
who you discussed the subject with
what opinions were expressed
and explain why you found the discussion interesting.

You've been talking about an interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies. I'd like to discuss
with you one or two more general questions relating to this.
First, let's consider discussing problems with Now, let's talk about communication skills at work
others
 Why is it good to discuss problems with other  Which communication skills are most important
people? when taking part in meetings with colleagues?
 Do you think that it’s better to talk to friends and  What are the possible effects of poor written
not family about problems? communication skills at work?
 Is it always a good idea to tell lots of people  What do you think will be the future impact of
about a problem? technology on communication in the
workplace?

Now I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself. Let's talk about morning routine
Thank you. That’s the end of the speaking test.
 What’s your morning routine?
 Is breakfast important for you?
 Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?
 Do you want to change your morning routine?

Now let's talk about cafés

 Do you have a favourite café? [Why?/Why not?]

 Do you usually go to cafés with other people or by yourself? [Why?/Why not?]
 What do you usually order at cafés?
 What do you think helps to make a cafe very popular?

Finally, let’s move on to talk about public transport

 Do you travel by public transport?

 When was the last time you travelled by public transport?
 What you don’t like about public transport?
 Would you prefer to use public transport in the future?

Now I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk,
you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.
[Hand out topic card to the candidate; pause for 1 minute]
All right? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when the
time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?

Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media

You should say:
when it was
where you saw it
what you saw
and explain why you thought it was interesting
1. Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?
You've been talking about a time you saw something interesting on social media. I'd like to discuss with you
one or two more general questions relating to this.
First, let's consider social media in general Now, let's talk about the internet and its impact on
our social life
 Do you agree that social media companies  How has the internet changed social behaviour?
should be responsible for all of the content on  Should companies check job applicants’ online
their platforms? profiles? [Why/ Why not?]
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of  How has the internet changed the way we
sharing your life online? communicate with others?
 How do you think social media will change in
the next 20 years?

Now I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself. Let's talk about plans

Thank you. That’s the end of the speaking test.

 Do you make plans every day?
 Are you good at managing your time?
 What is the most recent plan you made?
 What is the hardest part about making plans?

Now let's talk about new year

 How do you usually celebrate New Year?

 How did you celebrate the last new year?
 What was your best New Year's party so far?
 Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the New Year in your country?

Finally, let’s move on to talk about public transport

 Do you travel by public transport?

 When was the last time you travelled by public transport?
 What you don’t like about public transport?
 Would you prefer to use public transport in the future?

Now I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk,
you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.
[Hand out topic card to the candidate; pause for 1 minute]
All right? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when the
time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?

Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media

You should say:
When it was
Where you saw it
What you saw
And explain why you thought it was interesting

You've been talking about an interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies. I'd like to discuss
with you one or two more general questions relating to this.
First, let's consider discussing problems with Now, let's talk about communication skills at work
others
 Why is it good to discuss problems with other  Which communication skills are most important
people? when taking part in meetings with colleagues?
 Do you think that it’s better to talk to friends and  What are the possible effects of poor written
not family about problems? communication skills at work?
 Is it always a good idea to tell lots of people  What do you think will be the future impact of
about a problem? technology on communication in the
workplace?

Thank you. That’s the end of the speaking test.