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Interview

- What is your full name?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What do you do exactly at your job?- Does this job require a special training that you need to go through?- Do you enjoy this job?- What makes your job interesting?- Do you know your neighbors well? Why not?- Do you think it is important to be a good neighbor?

Cue Card

Describe a food / meal that you would like to eat. Please say

- What kind of food/meal is it?- Why would you want to eat this particular food/meal?- Who would you like to eat it with? Why?

Discussion

- Is food important in your country?- Have the eating habits in your country change in the recent years? Why?- What has changed?- Are people eating healthy foods?

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Interview

- What is your name?- What can I call you?- What kind of house do you have in your country?- What do you like the most about the rooms in your house?- What are your plans for the near future?- Do you plan to stay in the same house or move?- What book you have recently read? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when somebody gave you money as a present. Please say:

- What did you do with that money?- Is there a tradition to give money to children in your country?- Do parents spend money wiser than their children?

Discussion

- Do you think we can improve the English language communication in your country? How?- What kind of jobs are highly paid in your country?- Who do you think should be paid more: managers or workers?- Do you think people working for the society should be paid more?

Interview

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- What is your full name?- Tell me about your home.- What would your dream home look like?- Do you like having guests?- What do you prefer: being a host or a guest?- Do you like walking?- Where are you walking?- Will you continue walking in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a letter you received lately. Please say

- Whom was it from?- What did it say?- How did you feel about it?

Discussion

What are the advantages and disadvantages of emails and letters?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- What do you do?- Which part of the day do you like most?- What is your most productive time of the day?- Do you plan you week?

Cue Card

Talk about a product that you want to buy overseas. Please say

- What kind of product is it?- Why are you buying this product overseas?- Is it easy to buy this product in your country?

Discussion

- Do you buy many products overseas?- Do you like your neighbors?- Do you like young neighbors or older people?- Why are neighbors important?- What do you think about the global economy?- Is market research important for export business?- Why is internet useful for global economy?

Interview

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- What is your full name?- Do you work or study?- Do you like your job?- Why do you like your job?- Did you face any difficulties with getting your current job?

Cue Card

Talk about a color that matters to you. Please say:

- What color it is,- When this color became important in your life,- Why this color matters to you,- How your choices are affected by this color.

Discussion

- Did color matter to you when you were a child?- Does color matter when you buy things?- Which color don’t you like to have in your home?- Do you watch TV?- Which program did you last watch on TV?- Do you like to watch TV alone or with someone? Why?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- What country are you from originally?- Do you study or work?- Are you a morning or an evening person?- Do you like fashion?- How would you describe your sense of fashion style?- Would you wear a designer or a branded dress?

Cue Card

Talk about the latest movie that you saw. Please say

- What was the movie title?- When did you see it and with whom?- Why did you like/dislike it?

Discussion

- Do people learn more from watching a movie or reading a book?- Are there famous actors in your country?- How did they become famous?- How does the film-making industry help your country?

Interview

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- Can you tell me your full name?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What subject are you studying?- Do you think many people study this subject?- When do you think a mobile phone is most useful?- Do you think our environment is noisy nowadays?- What kind of noise do you like or dislike?

Cue Card

Describe an advertisement that you saw or heard recently. Please say

- What is the name of the advertisement?- Explain what it is about.- Why did you remember this advertisement?

Discussion

- What type of media is mostly used for advertising?- Do you think children like ads?- Are they influenced by ads?- Are you aware of any regulations imposed on advertisement?- Do you think advertisement should be regulated since children are influenced by it?- What other methods apart from singing and dancing do advertisers use?

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Interview

- What is the importance of email?- How often do you send emails?- Do you keep your emails after reading them?- Do you think you will continue sending emails in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a positive change in your life. Please say

- What was the change?- When did it happen?- Why do you think it was positive?

Discussion

- Do people need changes in their life?- How do changes affect people socially?

Interview

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- What is your full name?- How do you spend your weekends?

Cue Card

Talk about a family photograph. Please say

- Who is on the photo?- What was the occasion?- Who took the photograph?- Why do you especially remember this photo?- Where is it located in your home?

Discussion

- What is more important: a photograph or a word?- Can we trust all the photos that we see?- Do all people like their pictures to be taken?

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Interview

- Do you study or work?- Did you need training for your job?- Do you like shopping for clothes? Why?- Do you plan to buy any designers clothes? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting culture you learned about. Please say

- What culture was it?- Where did you learn about it?- Why are you interested in it?

Discussion

- Can learning about a culture help us to learn the language better?- Do you think traveling to a country will help us to learn its culture?- Is it easier to learn a culture now than in the past?

Interview

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- What is your full name?- Do you study or work?- What are you studying?- Do many students from your country take these subjects?

Cue Card

Describe a wedding you have recently attended. Please say

- Whose wedding was it?- Where was it?- Whom did you go with?

Discussion

- Do you like weddings?- Why do you like or dislike them?- Why does media pay attention to the celebrity weddings (of actors and actresses)?- Is wedding important in our society?

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Interview

- What is your name?- Where do you live?- What kind of house do you live in?- What kind of house do you want in the future?- Do you like meeting new people? Why?- Where do you usually meet new people?- During childhood, where did you meet new people?- How often do you use public transport?- What do you usually do while using public transport?- Do you feel disturbed by noises from other passengers?

Cue Card

Describe a product that you want to buy that is made in another country. Please say- What product is it?- What country is it made in?- What are the specifications of the product?- Why do you want to buy it?

Discussion

- What imported products do people in your country like to buy?- Why do they buy imported products?- There are people that prefer a product made in their own country to an imported product. Why?- How do corporations benefit from global economy?- Is internet beneficial to these companies?

Interview

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- Where have you planned to go on your vacation?- Is this a place in your country or abroad?- What do you like about this place?- Will you go with your family or alone?- Will you prefer to go to this place for vacation again next year and if yes, why?

Cue Card

Talk about a leader from the world of business, politics or sports. Please say

- Why do you think he is a leader?- What does distinguish him from other leaders?- What does inspire you about him?

Discussion

- What are the qualities of a good leader?- Is the leader responsible for his/her followers?- Is there any social responsibility that lies with a leader?- What should leaders do to inspire their followers?- What role do media and technology play in creation of leaders?

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Interview - How do you spend your weekends?- How will you spend the next weekend?- Do you feel that weekends are more enjoyable today or when you were a child?- How many schools have you attended?- Which school did you prefer?- Did your parents send you there? Why?- Would you send your children to that school?

Cue Card

Talk about a book that you have read recently. Please say

- What is the book about?- Who is the author?- Did you like or dislike the book?

Discussion

- Do you like reading?- Do you think the young generation likes to read nowadays?- What books are popular?- What do you think about reading a paperback compared to a digital book?- Do you think children should be encouraged to read? Why?- Do you think that children playing digital games instead of reading are more impatient?- Why do some people like to keep books?- Do you think with development of technology people will still read books in the future?

Interview

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- What do you do?- Where are you from?- Which part of your job do you enjoy the most?- Which part of your job do you face difficulties in?- Do you like traveling?- What problems have you faced during traveling?

Cue Card

Talk about a place in open air where you go to relax. Please say:

- Where and when do you go?- Why do you find it relaxing?- How do you relax in that place?

Discussion

- Do you think people enjoy relaxation better in the city or in the countryside?- What are the reasons for this?

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Interview

- Can you tell me your full name?- Where do you live?- Can you describe a house you live in now?- Do you enjoy living in this house?- What type of house would you like to live in?- What transport do you use to get around?- What type of transportation would you prefer?- Do you have a problem with noise while traveling?- What do you always take with you when traveling?

Cue Card

Describe the furniture in your house. Please say

- What type of furniture is it, modern or traditional?- What is it made of?- Who bought that furniture?- How do you feel about that furniture?

Discussion

- Who is selecting the furniture in your house?- Who makes the decision about type of furniture in your house?- What is the importance of a stylish house?- What is the main thing to be considered when buying furniture for an office or a house?- What do you think about style of furniture in the future?- Do you think it is necessary to decorate a house with furniture?

Interview

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- What is your full name please?- Where are you from?- Do you live in a city or a village?- Can you describe the city for me?- How does it accommodate new people?- Is there an etiquette to follow when visiting public places?

Cue Card

Describe a public place of your choice. Please say

- What is this pace?- Where is it situated?- Why would you recommend others to visit it?

Discussion

- What do you do on the weekends?- Where do you think young people spend most of their time with family or friends?

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Interview

- Can you tell me your full name?- What should I call you?- Do you work or study?- What do you do in your job?- Do you want to do this job in the future?- What is the climate like in your country?- Why it is important to know the weather forecast?

Cue Card

Describe your dream job when you were young. Please say

- What kind of job was it?- Where did you learn about it?- What kind of training/skills are needed for that job?- What is the importance of this job?

Discussion

- Are you going to take this job in the future?- What kind of jobs is preferred by young generation?- Are government jobs considered attractive places to work?- How do you get job satisfaction?- What is more important, job satisfaction or salary?- How does government help small companies to carry out their business activity?

Interview

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- Can I see your ID please?- What is your full name?- Do you work or study?- What qualifications are needed for your job?- How often do you have visitors?- Do you prefer to be the host or be invited over to other people’s homes?- Do people in your country meet each others indoors or outdoors?- Do you like walking?- Were you walking a lot as a child?

Cue Card

Talk about a song that you remember from the childhood. Please say

- What was it about?- Who was singing it to you?- When was the first time you heard it?

Discussion

- Do you think music is important in our life?- What is more important: songs or music?- Do you think in the past music was more rhythmic than the songs?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Where are you from originally?- Do you study or work?- Do you exercise? Why?- How do you exercise?- What exercises do you do?- What are the health benefits of doing exercises in your view?

Cue Card

Talk about an animal inhabiting your country that you like. Please say

- What animal is it?- What are its habits?- How often can you spot one?- Why do you like it?

Discussion

- What other animals have you seen in your area?- Do people like wild animals?- Who takes the responsibility for wild animals’ protection?- Is there an organization that protects wild animals in your area?

Interview

- Can you tell me your full name, please?- What nationality are you?

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- Do you study or work?- Do you exercise? Why?- What are the health benefits of doing exercises?- Do you think exercises are beneficial for older people?

Cue Card

Describe two people from the same family. Please say

- Who are they?- How often do you meet them?- How good are they with each other?- Explain about the similarities between them.

Follow up question: Do you know any other members of their family?

Discussion

- What influence do parents have on their children?- What influence do friends have on them?- How can parents correct their children’s bad habits?

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Interview - What is the nature of business of your company?- Do you like to write letters or emails?- Do you use a laptop to write a letter or do you use a pen?- To whom mostly do you like to write?- Do you like collecting letters?- Do you think collecting letters is a good habit?

Cue card

Tell me about a journey you have taken when you were a child, please say

- Where you went- With whom you visited that place- How you went there, and- What you did there.

Discussion

- Do you like to travel to the same place again?- What kind of transport do people of your city use mostly?- Do you think that using motorcycles is a good option for traveling?- Who do you think travels most, a person from a city or from a village?- Do you think that standards of transportation will improve in the future?

Interview

- What is your full name?- What can I call you?

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- Do you work or study?- Is it difficult to get such a job?- Do you live in a flat or a house?- Should people have small or luxury weddings?

Cue Card 1

Describe a business that you would set up. Please say

- What business is it?- What are the necessary conditions to set up such a business?- What product would it sell or produce?

Cue Card 2

Describe a historical event that you are familiar with. Please say

- What is the event?- When and where did it take place?- What was special about that event?

Discussion

- What are the most common products in Chile?- What foreign products do Vietnamese people often buy?- What is more important in a person’s career, academic knowledge or communication skills?

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Interview

- What is your name?- Can I see your ID, please?- Do you work or study?

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- What do you do for work?- What would you like to do in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about something you have seen or read that made you laugh. Please say

- What was it?- Who was there you with?- Whom did you tell about it?- Why do you still remember it?

Discussion

- Are comics and advertisements important?- Do advertisements make people buy products?- Do you think men laugh more often than women?- Do you like cars?- What is the most common model in your country?- Have you ever driven a car?- What is your dream car?- Do you like drawings?- Are drawings important in people’s lives?- Is it hard to learn how to draw?- When was the last time you drew?

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Interview

- Do you work or study?- Do you go out with your friends often?- When do you usually meet?- What do you usually do?

Cue Card

Describe a present you given to someone recently. Please say

- What was it?- Why did you choose it?- How did the person feel about your present?

Discussion

- How have today’s economy affected the tradition of giving gifts?- What are the most popular presents that people give nowadays?- What is the future trend of this tradition?

Interview

- Do you like meeting people?- Where do you meet new people?

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- Do you read books?- What kind of books do you read?- Have you given books to as a gift to anyone?- Does reading help to improve your foreign language skill?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion or event when you were congratulated. Please say

- What was the occasion?- When was it?- Who was congratulating you?- How did this make you feel?

Discussion

- Do you think people need to be recognized for their achievements?- Do awards and encouragement help people?- What is the role of talent in an individual’s achievement?- Do you think talent is important?- Do countries contribute towards development of talented people?- In you opinion is individual achievement more important than collective effort?- Where do you think collective effort is important?

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Interview

- What is your name?- Do you work or study?- Why did you choose this career?- What food do you prefer for dinner?- Is breakfast important to you? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an old person that you know well. Please say

- Who is he/she?- When did you meet him/her?- What is so interesting about him/her?

Discussion

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being an older person?- What is the difference between older people nowadays and in the past?- Why don’t older people usually approve of younger people’s opinions?

Interview

- What is your name?- Where do you come from?- Do you work or study?- Do you walk in the evenings?

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- Do you like the cold or hot weather?- Will you continue walking in the future? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a hand-made useful tool that you created. Please say

- What was it?- How did you do it?- Why is it useful in everyday life?

Discussion

- Do you agree that the government should support handcraft arts? Why?- Tell me about one of the famous handcrafted products in your country that attracts tourists.- Do you think the handcrafted products are still in demand? Why?- In the modern world we have computers replacing humans in a variety of tasks, will it affect our younger generation’s creativity?

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Interview

- Do you work or study?- Where do you work?- Where are you from?- Why did you choose this profession?- Talk about clothes, what do you like to wear?- Do you think buying clothes over the Internet is wise? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a famous musician in your country. Please say

- Why was he popular?- What is the reason you like him the most?

Discussion

- Have you had a music class in the past?- Why did you give up music?- What is good about music classes?- Should music be made mandatory in schools?- Does music give identity to a nation?- Do you think music can induce patriotism in a person?- At what age should music be introduced to kids?

Speaking test

- What is your name?- What can I call you?- What do you do?- How do you do your work?- When did you start learning English?

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- Did you find it difficult?- Is is good to know this language?- How easy is it for anyone to learn English?

Cue Card

Describe the happiest person you have ever met, please say:

- Who is this person ?- How do you know this person?- What does make this person so happy?

Discussion

- What can make a person happy?- Why is it important to be happy?- How can somebody achieve happiness?- Does it affect our society?- Why aren’t people happy?- What should the government do about it?- What policies should be adopted by the government to make people happier?

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Interview

- What type of transport people use in your country, mostly?- Do you use it as well?- Do you want to own a car?- How often do you use a computer?- What do you like/don’t like about it?

Cue Card

Describe a person that helped you a lot. Please say

- Who was it?- What did he/she do for you?- How did you feel about it?- When did that happen?

Discussion

- How can a help of a parent be different from a help of a friend?- In what ways can countries help each other?- What are the negative/positive sides of this help?- How can countries benefit from this help?

Interview

- Which part of the house do you like and why?- Are you using the Internet in your daily life?- Which types of clothes do you mostly like?- Did you buy any clothes over the Internet ? Why?

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- Are clothes in your country cheaper or more expensive?- Which meal do you like the most, lunch or dinner? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about something difficult that you did very well. Please say

- What was it?- When did it happen?- How much preparation did you do to make it a success?

Discussion

- Are people more ambitious in your country?- What type of profession do they choose?- Is it good that people are more ambitious in their lives? Give your opinion.

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Interview

- Do you live in a house or apartment?- What is your favorite room? Why?- Who is your favorite relative?- Do you spend more time with your relatives or friends?- What significance do people place on visiting relatives in your country?- Do you have a relative, who is also your friend?

Cue Card

Describe a situation where you had to be polite. Please say

- Where was it?- What was the situation?- What did you do?

Discussion

- Is it good to be polite?- Is there any difference between being polite and friendly?- How do you teach children to be polite in your country?

Interview

- What do you like here?- Is every wedding a big party in your country?- What are the traditions?- Whom do you invite to the wedding?

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- Do you like traveling?- Where do you usually go? Why?- Do you think teachers have influence on children’s behavior?

Cue Card

Talk about a beautiful place in the nature. Please say

- What does it look like?- Why do you go there?- What makes this place so special for you?

Discussion

- Is there any evidence of environmental damage in your country?- What are your thoughts on how this can be reversed?- What would you suggest to the government to do?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Do you live in an apartment or a house?- What is your favorite room?- What is your favorite meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner)? Why?- How important is breakfast?- What is better, a small or a big meal? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a famous person you are interested in. Please say:

- Describe this person.- How did you come to know about him/her?- Why did he/she become famous?- What have you learned from him/her?

Discussion

- What do you know about celebrities?- Do you think celebrities are different in different countries?- Were they different in the past?- What does motivate people to become well-known?- Do you think technology can help people interested in it, to become well known?

Interview

- What will your future house look like?- What public transport do you usually use?- Why do you use it?- Do you think public transportation is expensive in your city?- How is your day’s structure different now compared to the past?

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Cue Card

Describe an advertisement which made you buy a certain product. Please say

- What was the product?- What was shown in that advertisement?- What did you like about the advertisement/product? Why?- Why was the product important to you?

Discussion

- Do you think advertisements influence people’s choice for products?- Who is showing advertisements in your country?- Other than food and clothing, what products are advertised there?- What do you think about showing or mentioning children in advertisements?- Is it a negative thing?- What are the other means of advertisement in your country?- What is the most effective media in your view?- Do you think a lot of advertising is harmful?

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Interview

- Do you work or study?- Do you live in a house or an apartment?- Do you like this house? Why?- What kind of house would you like to have in the future?

Cue Card

Describe a party which you have organized. Please say:

- Whom did you invite?- Where did the party take place?- How did you organize it?- How did you feel about it?

Discussion

- What kind of special celebrations do you have in your country?- Do you think youngsters nowadays participate in these traditional celebrations less than in the past?- What are the advantages of having such celebrations?- How do they organize a traditional festival in your country?

Interview

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Cue Card

Describe an important plant in your country. Please say

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- What is this plant?- How did you first learn about it?- Why is it so important?

Discussion

- Do you like this plant?- Is farming important for your country?- What measures should we take to protect our nature?- Do you think future generations will be interested in farming?

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Interview

- Do you have a computer or a notebook?- How much time do you spend every day on the notebook or internet?- Why do you spend that much time on it?- Do you wish to become a writer in the future?- What do you usually do in the evenings?

Cue Card

Talk about the most interesting speech that you have ever attended. Please say

- What speech was it?- Where and on what occasion?- Did you like it? Why?

Discussion

- Are speeches necessary for children? Why?- What kind of speeches do they need?- Why don’t children listen to adults’ speeches?- Is a visual aid necessary for the speech session?- Why do people get nervous while giving a speech in public?

Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What is your profession?- What do you do for better concentration?- Do you think your work is very demanding? Why?- Do you enjoy the countryside?

Cue Card

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Describe a library that you are going to. Please say

- Where is it located?- What design does it have?- Do you like or dislike it?

Discussion

Don’t remember.

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What do you do for a living?- Please describe your job in detail.- What is the hardest part of your job?

Cue Card

Describe a team project you have been involved in. Please say- what was it,- when was it,- what happened and- how you feel about this project.

Discussion

- Describe a big change that happened in your life.- Was it a good or a bad experience?- How did it affect your life?- What did you learn from it?

Interview

- What are the main attractions in your city?- Do you work or study?- Does anybody in your family have the same name as yours?- Are there particular names that are more popular than others in your country?

Cue Card

Speak about a person that you like talking to. Please say

- Who is this person? Describe him/her.- What do you usually talk about?- Why do you like talking to this person?

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Discussion

- How do children learn to speak?- Do you think adults speak to children differently then between themselves?- Do you think human communication is different from that of animals?

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Interview

- Do you work hard on weekdays?- What do you do to relax on weekends?- Do you share household chores?- What type of household chores do you dislike?- Should children be taught to help around the house? Why?- What do you do to concentrate?- In what activities do you need to concentration?- What are the things that disturb you the most?

Cue Card

Describe somebody who is doing a great job. Please say

- Who is he/she?- What job is it?- Why do you think this job is important?

Discussion

- Is everyone else thinking that his/her job is great?- How do people select their career in you country?- Where do they get advice about career?- Do you think all jobs have value?- How can we rank jobs?- Do you think people that are offered unpleasant jobs should be paid more?

Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What work do you do?- Do you like boats?- Have you been on a boat?- Do you want to own a boat in the future? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about your favorite clothing. Please say

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- Describe the clothing.- Why is it your favorite?- Where did you get it?

Discussion

- What is the difference between the formal clothing in your country and in Australia?- Which one do you like more?- Is the formal clothing for men and women different in your country?- Do you think old-fashioned clothing will be popular again? Why?- Is this going to benefit tailors or fashion designers?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you live in an apartment or a house?- Describe a traditional house in your country..- What is the attitude of people in your country towards modern and traditional buildings?

Cue Card 1

Describe a toy that you played with as a child, please say

- what toy it was- who gave it to you- why you liked it- why you remember that toy until now.

Discussion

- What is the difference between girls’ and boys’ toys?- Do you think toys really help in children’s development?- Does modern technology have an influence on children’s toys?- Have we lost our hand skills such as sewing?

Interview

What is the most challenging part of your job?- Describe your workplace.- Do you like the people you work with?- Do you have to work overtime?- How many hours of sleep do you need a day? Why?- Do you think sleep is important? Why?- Do you think we need to sleep in the afternoon? Why?- What music do you prefer?- When do you usually listen to music?- How does it affect you?- What music do people in your country listen to?

Cue Card

Talk about a situation where you were late. Please say

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- What were you late for?- What caused you to be late?- How did you feel about it?

Discussion

- What is the importance of being on time?- Do people in your country accept excuses for being late?- Is it important to be on time at your work?

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Interview

- What kinds of entertainment do people in your area like the most?- What entertainment did you like as a child?- Do you use the Internet a lot?- Would you rather send an email or a card?- Do you keep cards that you receive?

Cue Card

Talk about a garden that you have visited and liked. Please say- What and where is it?- What kind of people are visiting there?- What kind of activities are there?

Discussion

- Do you think gardens have to be built within city boundaries?- Do you think the government has to allocate more money to gardens?- Among the elderly and the young, which group do you think enjoys gardens more?

Interview

- Do you live in a house or an apartment?- Do you like your house? Why?- What house would like to have in the future?- What do you do to relax?- Do you think relaxation is important?- Do you prefer to read a real newspaper or read the news online?- Do you read world news or national news?

Cue Card

Describe an important plant in your country. Please say

- What is the plant?- How do you know about this plant?

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- How important is it for your country?- Do you like this plant?

Discussion

- Have you ever grown any plants?- How important is the nature?- Some people think that protecting the nature is not the job of individuals. Do you agree with that?- What can you do to protect the nature?- Is it more important to protect the nature now than it was in the past?- What should the government do to protect the nature?

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Interview

- Describe your hometown.- Would you like to live there in the future?- What is the weather like in your country?- What is your favorite season?- How was the weather in the place you grew up?

Cue Card

Describe a TV program that you have learned something important from. Please say

- What was the program?- Where and when did you see it?- Why was this TV program important to you?

Discussion

- What kind of TV programs do people in your country watch the most?- Do you think television has evolved over time?- What kind of TV programs do older people and children in your country like to watch?- What do you think about kids and television?- Do you have some advice for the parents?

Interview

- Do you like cooking?- Who is doing the cooking in your house?- Would you like to attend a cookery class?- Why do you want to learn cooking?- Are cooking classes on TV useful?- What is the advantage of a TV cooking class?

Cue Card

Describe how you would organize a surprise party for your friend. Please say

- Where would you do it?- How would you do it?- What arrangements would need to be done for the party?

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Discussion

- Do you have festivals in your home country?- Tell me about a local celebration in your town.- Do Indians have many celebrations?- What is the relevance of international festivals or celebrations to the world’s community?

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Interview

- What is patience?- Why is patience important?- Do you have patience?- What do you do when you get impatient?- Is it important to have good relationship with colleagues at your workplace? Why?- How often do you go shopping?- Who handles shopping for children in your country?

Cue Card

Describe an outdoor meal or picnic that you had. Please say

- Where did it take place?- What was the occasion?- What did you eat and drink there?- Did you enjoy that meal/picnic? Why?

Discussion

- What do you think about eating in fast-food chains?- Do you think people are more health-conscious now than in the past?- Why do people try to eat healthier foods?- Why do many countries have food/cuisine exhibitions on the international arena?- Do you think that food can represent a country

Interview

- Do you live in an apartment or a house?- Do you like living in a big house? Why?- Do you prefer to use public transport or a car?- In your country, do people use public transport a lot?- How can people be encouraged to use public transport?

Cue Card

Describe a room where you stayed for a long period of time. Please say

- What was the room?- What did you do there?- Why did you spend so much time in there?

Discussion

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- Do buildings differ from place to place?- What are the differences between old and modern buildings?

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Interview

- Are you working or studying now?- What do you do at your job?- Do you like boats?- Would you buy a boat? Why?- Have you traveled by boat?- Do you think that people in your country like boat trips?

Cue Card

Describe a website that you have visited, that helped you in some way. Please say

- When did you visit it?- What is it about?- How did you find out about it?- Why was it helpful?

Discussion

- Do you think the Internet is good for people? Why?- Do you shop online?- Do you think that universities make good use of the Internet?- What about private universities?

Speaking test

Interview

- What was your favorite toy as a child?- Why did you like it so much?- Do you still have it?- Would you buy the same toy for your children?

Cue Card

Describe your favorite street in the city/town where you live. Please say:

- Where is it?- What do you like about it?- How often do you go there?

Discussion

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- What do you know about internet shopping?- Do you shop online?- Do you find it useful?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?- How often do you shop online?

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Interview

- When is your most productive part of the day?- Why can’t you maintain the same level of energy during other parts of the day?- Why don’t you like mornings?- Do you like to walk in the forest or bush?- Do you like hanging out with your friends a lot?

Cue Card

Describe a country that you would like to visit (other then your own country). Please say

- Where is it?- What do you know about it?- How did you become interested in this country?- What is the most interesting thing about this country?

Discussion

- Should countries spend money on international tourism?- What are the benefits of international tourism?- Why do people travel to foreign countries for holidays?- What damages can be done to a country by international tourism?- Why do you think so?

Interview

- Do you like music?- What music do you like the most?

Cue Card

Describe the most polite person that you know. Please say

- Who is this person?- How did you meet him/her?- Do you enjoy his/her company?

Discussion

- Do people behave politely were you live?- Is it in the culture of your country?- Is there a difference between your own and other countries in that respect?

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Interview

- What kind of buildings do you have in your country?- Are there more ancient or modern buildings?- Describe one of the buildings’ designs in your country.- Describe the building you live in.- Is it important for you to relax?- What do you do to relax?- Why do we need to relax?

Cue Card

Describe an old friend that you have met recently. Please say

- Who is he/she?- Where did you meet him/her?- How did you meet in the first place?

Discussion

- Is there a difference in friendship with people you meet occasionally and friends you made in school or university?- Are you still in contact with your friends from school/university?- On what occasions do we usually meet new friends?- In your country, where do usually children meet new friends?

Interview

- Where do you live?- Do you write a lot?- Did you write a lot when you were at school?- What did you write most of the time?- Describe your dream home.

Cue Card

Talk about an incident when you were late for something. Please say

- What and when was it?- How did you manage it?- How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

- How important is it for people to be punctual, nowadays?- What is the difference in time management between the young generation and older people?- People in some countries are more punctual than in others, why?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you have friends at your work place?

Cue Card

Talk about cooking at your home. Please say

- Who usually cooks in your home?- What did you cook in your first time?- Do people watch cooking programs in your country? Why?

Discussion

- Tell me about a place in the seaside of a country that you would like to visit.- What do people do there?- Who told you about this place?- Have you ever traveled by ship?- What are the benefits of traveling by ship?

Interview

- What do you do at work?- Does your name have a meaning?- Is your name popular in your country?- What are the common names in your country?

Cue card

Talk about one of the occasions when you used public transport. Please say:

- Where did you go?- Why did you use public transport?- Describe your experience.

Discussion

- Do you think people should use public transport more often than driving their own car?- What do you think the government should do to encourage people to take public transport more often?- What environmentally-friendly public transport solutions do you think the government should invest in?- What do you think the government should do to discourage people from buying private cars?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you live in the countryside or town?- How is the countryside different from town?- How has life changed over time in the countryside?

Cue Card

Describe a game (not a sport) which you liked to play in your childhood. Please say

- Why did you like it?- Whom were you playing with?- Where and when were you playing it?

Discussion

- How have these games changed today?- Do you think children nowadays still like to play those games?- Has technology affected their playing habits, in your view?- What games do adults play nowadays at parties?- How has technology affected their choice of games?

Interview

- Are you planning to change your home?- Did you have a lot of toys in your childhood?- What kind of toys did you like to play with?- Which was your favourite toy? Why?- Do you still have that toy?

Cue Card

Talk about a story that you were told in your childhood. Please say

- Who told you this story?- What was the story about?- Who were the main characters in the story?- Why do you still remember the story?

Discussion

- Do children in your country like story-telling?- What stories are told to the children today by their parents?- What are the benefits of story-telling?

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- How has story-telling changed in the last 30 years?- Do children like to hear fairy-tales?

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Interview

- What kind of job do you do?- Are you a patient person?- What do you do to stay patient in certain situations?- Do you think people in your country are usually patient?

Cue Card

Talk about a seaside place that you would like to visit. Please say

- Where is it?- What can you do there?- Why would you like to go there?

Discussion

- Do you think people like the seaside for holidays?- Do you think the seaside will always be a preferred holiday place?- Is it more fun for children than adults do you think?- Do you have some good memories from seaside trips as a child?- In what circumstances the seaside might stop being an attractive destination for holidays in your view?

Interview

- Were you taught painting or drawing in school?- Do you think children should be taught painting in school?- Why do people like to keep paintings in their homes?- Would you like to buy a painting?

Cue Card

Describe an older person whom you respect, please say

- Who the person is- What your relationship with this person is- Why you respect the person

Discussion

- What are the advantages of having an elderly person at home?- Is there anything that older people should learn from younger generation?- What qualities does a person need to take care of old people?- Do you think elderly people should be allowed to work?- Do you think that elderly people should be taken care of at home?

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Interview

- Do you use mobile devices except mobile phone?- When did you start using mobile devices?- Would you swap your mobile device for the latest one?

Cue Card

Describe your first work or study place. Please say

- What kind of building was it located in?- Why was it important to you to work/study there?

Discussion

- What are the points you consider important about the study place?- Should work-from-home jobs be paid well or not?- What is the situation with work-from-home jobs now?- What will be the situation with work-from-home jobs in 10 years from now?

Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What do you do for a living?- How do you access your e-mails?- Do you have friends at your work place?

Cue Card

Describe a nation (not your own) that you know well. Please say

- What is this nation?- What and how did you learn about it?- Why are you interested in it?

Discussion

Discussion of international tourism.

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Interview

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- Are you fond of receiving gifts?- Which gift do you like the most among them?- What is the last gift you have received?

Cue Card

Describe an outdoor activity that you have done for the first time. Please say

- What did you do?- Where and when did you do it?- How did you feel later?

Discussion

- Do you like trying new things?- Was it an expensive activity?- Would you do it again?- Would you recommend it to others?- Do people in your country usually do it?- How do you think people should be encouraged to do outdoor activities?- What is the main disadvantage of such activities?

Interview

- Would you recommend your job to others? Why?- Do you like weekends?- What do you do on weekends?- Do you think people should work on weekends or not?- Should those who work on weekends be paid more?

Cue Card

Describe a person that you like talking with. Please say

- Who is this person?- Why do you like talking with him/her?- What topics do you usually talk about?

Discussion

- Do you think good communication is necessary?- What kind of work requires good communication?- How can you develop good communication skills?- Do you believe that robots will be able to speak in the future like humans?- Do you like taking pictures?- Which picture do you cherish? Why?- Do you think people take too many pictures nowadays?

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Interview

- Do you live in a house or an apartment?- Describe your apartment.- What do you like the most about your apartment?- Why would you like to live in a house?- Have you ever been on a boat?

Cue Card

Talk about a situation where you helped someone. Please say

- Whom have you helped?- When did you do it?- How did you feel after that?- Explain why you have made a decision to help him/her.

Discussion

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of volunteering work in you country?- What important values have you got from your parents?

Interview

- Do you work late hours? Why?- What is the optimum sleep time a person requires?- How many hours a day do you usually sleep? Why?

Cue Card

Describe your favourite piece of clothing. Please say

- What is it?- Where did you buy it?- Where do you usually wear it to?

Discussion

- What is the type of formal wear for people in your country?- What is your opinion about internet shopping?- Do you go out shopping with your friends or your wife? Why?- Do women in your country wear fashion accessories?

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Interview

- When do you study: morning or afternoon?

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- Do you watch TV?- How much time do you spend on TV a day?- Do you think TV is useful?

Cue Card

Talk about an event that was held recently. Please say

- Who were the visitors?- What was the occasion?- What did you do or planned to do?

Discussion

- What are the advantages of staying in a hotel or with a friends when you are in a different city?- What services should be changed or improved in hotels, in your opinion?- What are the main problems that people face while staying in hotels?- What should the host country do to welcome people?

Interview

- Tell me about holidays and festivals in your country.

Cue Card

Talk about a party that you would like to give to your family and friends.

Discussion

- What festivals are there in your country?- How do people celebrate them?

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Interview

- What do you do at work?- Does your name have a meaning?- Is your name popular in your country?- What are the common names in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about your experiences with public transport. Please say

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- Where did you use it?- Why did you take the public transport?- Describe your experience.

Discussion

- Do you think people should use public transport more often?- What should the government do to encourage people to use public transport?- What environmentally-friendly public transport solutions should the government invest in?- What should the government do to discourage people from buying private cars?

Interview

- What do you do after work?- Do you use public transport?- What type of transport do use most often?- How can the city transport system be improved?

Cue Card

Talk about online shopping. Please say

- What did you buy online recently?- Why did you buy online?- Were you happy with the product?

Discussion

- Do you see a difference between restaurants here and in your home country?- Would you like to be a news reporter?- What qualities should you have to become a news reporter?- Do you watch local or world news mostly?- Do you prefer to read news in a newspaper or online? Why?- Do you share news with your co-workers or friends?

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Interview

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- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Describe a library that you visit. Please say:

- Where is the library located?- When did you go there?- Why do you visit this library?

Discussion

Don’t remember.

Interview

- What was your favorite toy as a child?- Why did you like it so much?- Do you still have it?- Would you buy the same toy for your children?

Cue Card

Describe your favorite street in the city/town where you live. Please say:

- Where is it?- What do you like about it?- How often do you go there?

Discussion

- What do you know about internet shopping?- Do you shop online?- Do you find it useful?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?- How often do you shop online?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?

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- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you like music?- What music do you like the most?

Cue Card

Describe the most polite person that you know. Please say

- Who is this person?- How did you meet him/her?- Do you enjoy his/her company?

Discussion

- Do people behave politely were you live?- Is it in the culture of your country?- Is there a difference between your own and other countries in that respect?

Interview

- Do you like living there?- Tell me some interesting facts about it.- Are there many large cities in your country?

Cue Card

Describe the thing that you cannot live without (except phone and internet). Please say

- What is it?- Why can’t you manage without it?- How long do you have it for?- How did you feel without it?

Discussion

- Why do teenagers want to have the latest devices such as iPhone 5?- Why do they often buy a new one even though they already have one?- What do they do with the old one after buying a new one?- How hard is it for parents to convince their children not to buy an expensive phone?

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Interview

- What is your working day like?- When is the most productive time during the day for you?

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- What do you like/dislike about your job?- Would you recommend this job to anyone?

Cue Card

Talk about a book that someone recommended that you read. Please say

- Who recommended it?- Why did he/she recommend it?- What do you think about this book?

Discussion

- What kinds of books are famous in your country? Why?- What are the benefits of reading books, in your opinion?- Do you think people will continue to read printed books in the future? Why?- What is your opinion about e-books?- Aren’t they cheaper and easily portable?- What are the drawbacks of e-books?- Are you able to imagine the world without printed books?- What other possibilities do you see?- Do you think young people like to read books?- Some say old people are good at reading. Do you agree or disagree?

Interview

- When did you start using a mobile phone?- Do you think it is a good thing to have a mobile phone?- How does it benefit you exactly?- Do you like paintings?- Would you buy some paintings for your home?

Cue Card

Talk about something important that you have learnt from someone. Please say

- What was it?- Whom did you learn it from?- How do you think it has benefited you?

Discussion

- Do you think learning something new is good?- Is there any age limit for learning or should there be?- Do you think kids learn a lot from their parents?- What are the ways to teach preschool age kids to be ready for school?- Is teaching teenagers different from teaching little kids?

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Interview

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- What do you do for a living?- Do you think your work is interesting? Why?- Will you stay long at your current job? Why?- Were you playing games as a child?- What kind of games did you play?- What do you think about the games children play today?- Are these games different from the ones you played as a child?- Do you like photography? Why?- Do you like taking photos yourself?- When and where do you usually do it?- Do you like taking photos of yourself? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite program that you always watch on TV. Please say

- What program is it?- What is it about?- What do you like or dislike about this program?

Discussion

- What types of programs are shown in your country on daily basis?- Why do you think there is an increase of international programs on local channels nowadays?- What do you think is the effect of 24 hour news like CNN and BBC on the society?

Interview

- Do you work or study?- What kind of job do you have?- Do you plan to change your job in the future? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a successful family business. Please say

- What is it?- How did you know it?- Why do you think it is successful?

Discussion

- Do you prefer to work in a big or a small company?- Why is that?- What is benefit of working in a big company?- Why do not you like to work in small company?- What is a benefit of a small company?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?

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- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What kind of work do you do?- Would you continue doing this job in the future?- Do you like to walk? And how often?- Would you prefer walking in the city or in the countryside?

Cue Card

Talk about the type of clothes that you wear for special occasions. Please say

- Do people like it?- Where did you get your clothes?- How do you feel while wearing them?

Discussion

- Do you like taking photographs?- Do you think people dress more formally these days than before?- In what circumstances do people wear formal clothes?- Do you think globalization affects the clothing industry? How?- Does people’s taste affect the clothing industry?

Interview

- Do you like your job? Why?- Whom do you like to celebrate your birthdays with?- How did you like to celebrate your birthdays as a child?- What birthdays do you consider more important?- Do you think walking in the countryside is better than in the city? Why?- Do you walk?- Why do you consider walking important (or why not)?- What could be done to improve walking in the city?- Do you think you will keep walking as a part of your routine in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a season or a time of the year that you enjoy the most. Please say

- What do you do during this season?- Describe what the weather is like.- Why do you like it more than other seasons?

Discussion

- What is more important in your view: summer or winter?- Do people enjoy more summer or winter? Why?- What are the disadvantages of working in extreme cold or hot weather?

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Interview

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- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about a particular subject you learned and why it was important. Please say

- when you started learning it- what was taught in it- what you like and dislike about it.

Discussion

Don’t remember.

Interview

- How do you celebrate your birthday?- How are birthday parties celebrated in your country?- What birthdays are very special in your culture?- Describe your city.- What are the main landmarks of the city?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting conversation that you had with someone you didn’t know. Please say

- Who was that person?- When and where did you meet him/her?- What did you talk about?- Why was it interesting for you?

Discussion

- What is the difference between chatting and gossiping?- What is the difference between personal, telephone or online conversations?- What are the disadvantages of online conversations?- How do you listen to news, on the radio or online?- Why is getting news important?- What news are the most interesting for you?- Do you think young people are more interested in news than the elderly?- Do you think women like to chat more than men? Why?

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Interview

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- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What toys did you play with as a child?- Do you still have them?- What kind of toys do kids play with these days?

Cue Card

Talk about a radio program which you like and listen to regularly. Please say

- What is the program about?- How does it benefit you?- How long do you listen to it?

Discussion

- Do you think the radio can be replaced with some new technology?- Would you still listen to the radio if you were charged for it?- How safe is it to share personal views on the radio?- Can you recommend a radio program to younger generation.

Interview

- Do you find working in this field interesting?- Do you see yourself working in the same field in a few years from now?- Do you like taking photos?- When and where do you like to take photos?- Do you think it is hard to become a professional photographer?- Do you like to spend time with your relatives?- How often do you visit them?- What do you usually do together with your relatives?

Cue Card

Talk about a person who is special or means a lot to you. Please say

- How did you meet him/her?- Describe this person.- What do you usually do together?

Discussion

- How do you think managers should behave with their employees?- Does people’s behavior change in a group with elderly people?- Please give an example of such behavior change.- Does people’s behavior change around someone famous?- What factors or people can affect someone’s personality?

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Interview

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- What is your full name?- What can I call you?- Can I see your ID?- Do you work or study?- What subjects are you studying?

Cue Card

Describe a special meal that you would like to have. Please say

- What is it?- Where do you want to have it?- Why is it so special?- Whom would you like to have it with?

Discussion

- What do you think is the impact of importing food from other countries?

Interview

- Do you like writing emails?- What type of emails do you receive at work?- Is it better to communicate via email or a phone call?- Do you like presents?- What is your favorite gift? Why?- Have you received gifts that you did not like?- How did you feel about it?

Cue Card

Talk about your favorite photograph. Please say

- What is on that photograph?- Why is it your favorite?- Who took this photograph?

Discussion

- Is it better to have a postcard or a photograph of the place you have visited?- Is it good to take pictures of historic buildings?- Is it necessary to show photographs of places when advertising?- Is having a collection of photo albums helpful in any way?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?

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- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about a new home you moved into or a new job you started recently. Please say

- When did you move/start working?- Where did you move/start working?- Why did you move/start working?

Discussion

- What are the advantages or disadvantages of moving to a new place/starting a new job?- In the future, do you think that moving will increase or decrease?- Do you think that having (buying) our own home is important?

Interview

- When do you prefer to work: mornings or evenings? Why?- When did you purchase your first mobile phone?- How frequently do you use it?- Do you switch the mobile phone off sometimes?- Would you like to replace your mobile phone with a new one? Why?- What features are important for you in a mobile phone?

Cue Card

Describe a shopping street that you know well and like visiting. Please say

- Where is it situated?- How frequently do you go there?- Why do you like it there?

Discussion

- What do you think about shopping and consumerism?- Is there any negative impact to consumerism?- Are there any positive impacts to consumerism?- Would you say consumerism has in general a negative impact on the society? Why?

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Interview

- How long have you been living there?- Do you like it there?

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- Why do you like that area?- Do you like history?- How often do you watch historical movies or documentaries?- Can you name a historical personality that you would like to learn about?- Why would you like to learn about him/her?

Cue Card

Describe a house that you liked while visiting. Please say

- When and where was it?- What did the house look like?- Why did you like it so much?

Discussion

- What do you think about urban living?- What types of housing are available in your country?- What factors do we need to consider while building a house?- Why do you think this is important?- Do you think we need more building regulations?

Interview

- Do you have a bicycle?- Did you buy it yourself or received as a gift?- Do people in your country use bicycles a lot?- Do you think in the future the usage of bicycles will decrease?- Do you like parties?- What kind of parties you do not want to go to?

Cue Card

Talk about a decision in your life, that took you a long time to make. Please say

- What was it?- Why did it take so long?- How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

- Do you think that school teachers should give advice to help students make decisions?- Do you have any advice for teenagers on how to make the right decisions?- Do you face any difficulties making decisions?- What kind of decisions should teenagers make in their life?- Do you ask your parents for advice before making decisions?- Do you think it will help you? Why?

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Interview

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- ls there any special method to choose a name for a baby in your country?- What types of advertisements are common in your country?- What advertisements do you prefer?- Did you buy anything following an advertisement?- Was it a good experience for you?

Cue Card

Describe a country that you have some information about (not your own country) Please say

- How did you know about it?- What do you think about it?- Would you enjoy living there?

Discussion

- What do you think about tourism?- What are the advantages for the host country?- Does living in a foreign country have any disadvantages?- Why do people choose to live or work abroad?- Compare travelling and living abroad.

Interview

- Do you live in a house or an apartment?- Do you like it there?- Do you travel by boat?- Do people travel by boat in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about a plant, vegetable or a crop that you familiar with. Please say

- Where is it growing?- Why is it important to us?- What do you like or dislike about it?

Discussion

- What can be done to make farming interesting?- What problems are farmers usually facing?- Do you go to the park?- Do you think there will be more parks in the future?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?

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- Do you like sports?- What sports do you like the most?- Are sports necessary in schools? Why?- Are sports competitions necessary in schools?- Are competitions in cultural activities necessary in schools similar to sports?- Are trophies necessary in primary school?- Are sports encouraged in schools in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about a recent sports event that you have participated in or watched and enjoyed very much. Please say

- What was the event?- When and where did it take place?- Why is it so memorable to you?

Discussion

Don’t remember.

Interview

- What kind of TV shows do you watch?- Who cooks in your home?- How much time do you spend watching TV?- Can you get better at cooking by watching cooking shows?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you bought from a store (an item that you like a lot). Please say

- What was it?- Where did you buy it?- How did you install it?- How do you use it?

Discussion

- How do TV and electronic devices affect our life?- What makes people buy new smart phones?- Is it showing their status or are they just technology fans?- What were previous generations doing without electronics?- Why are computers necessary at every workplace these days?- What will happen if something goes wrong with the computer systems, as every company is dependent on them nowadays?

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- Is it an apartment or a house?- Which room do you like the most?- When did you start using a mobile phone?- Do you think it is a good thing to have a mobile phone?- How does it benefit you exactly?- Do you like paintings?- Would you buy some paintings for your home?

Cue Card

Talk about something important that you have learnt from someone. Please say

- What was it?- Whom did you learn it from?- How do you think it has benefited you?

Discussion

- Do you think learning something new is good?- Is there any age limit for learning or should there be?- Do you think kids learn a lot from their parents?- What are the ways to teach preschool age kids to be ready for school?- Is teaching teenagers different from teaching little kids?

Interview

- What kind of clothes do you wear?- Who helps you to choose clothes? Why?- What aspect is important for you when choosing clothes?- Do you help others to choose clothes?- Do you cook at home?- Who usually cooks in your family?- Are cooking programs popular in your country?- Do you like to watch these programs?

Cue Card

Describe an historical event that you find interesting. Please say

- When did it take place?- What has happened?- Why is it so interesting to you?

Discussion

- What things do people learn during history lessons?- Do you prefer to read about international or local history?- Why do you think some people find history a boring and difficult subject?

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Interview

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- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What kind of job do you have?- Do you plan to change your job in the future? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a successful family business. Please say

- What is it?- How did you know it?- Why do you think it is successful?

Discussion

- Do you prefer to work in a big or a small company?- Why is that?- What is benefit of working in a big company?- Why do not you like to work in small company?- What is a benefit of a small company?

Interview

- What kind of work do you do?- Would you continue doing this job in the future?- Do you like to walk? And how often?- Would you prefer walking in the city or in the countryside?

Cue Card

Talk about the type of clothes that you wear for special occasions. Please say

- Do people like it?- Where did you get your clothes?- How do you feel while wearing them?

Discussion

- Do you like taking photographs?- Do you think people dress more formally these days than before?- In what circumstances do people wear formal clothes?- Do you think globalization affects the clothing industry? How?- Does people’s taste affect the clothing industry?

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Interview

- What do you do at your work?- Do you like your job? Why?

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- Whom do you like to celebrate your birthdays with?- How did you like to celebrate your birthdays as a child?- What birthdays do you consider more important?- Do you think walking in the countryside is better than in the city? Why?- Do you walk?- Why do you consider walking important (or why not)?- What could be done to improve walking in the city?- Do you think you will keep walking as a part of your routine in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a season or a time of the year that you enjoy the most. Please say

- What do you do during this season?- Describe what the weather is like.- Why do you like it more than other seasons?

Discussion

- What is more important in your view: summer or winter?- Do people enjoy more summer or winter? Why?- What are the disadvantages of working in extreme cold or hot weather?

Interview

- Do you think that decision making is a difficult process?- Does your organization rely on you to make decisions frequently?- What was the most important decision that you have made in your life?- Did it take you long to make it?- What do you think about it now?

- Why is media more important in lives of the younger generation compared to the past?- Do you read newspapers? Why?- What kind of news is the most interesting to you? Why?- When did you start using a mobile phone?- Did you climb trees as a child?- Would you like to stay in places with lots of trees? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a very old person that you know and respect. Please say

- How and when did you meet?- Who is this person?- Why do you respect him/her?

Discussion

- What do you think about sending an old person to an age care facility?- What can young people learn from old people?- What can old people learn from the younger generation?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about a particular subject you learned and why it was important. Please say

- when you started learning it- what was taught in it- what you like and dislike about it.

Discussion

Don’t remember.

Interview

- How do you celebrate your birthday?- How are birthday parties celebrated in your country?- What birthdays are very special in your culture?- Describe your city.- What are the main landmarks of the city?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting conversation that you had with someone you didn’t know. Please say

- Who was that person?- When and where did you meet him/her?- What did you talk about?- Why was it interesting for you?

Discussion

- What is the difference between chatting and gossiping?- What is the difference between personal, telephone or online conversations?- What are the disadvantages of online conversations?- How do you listen to news, on the radio or online?- Why is getting news important?- What news are the most interesting for you?- Do you think young people are more interested in news than the elderly?- Do you think women like to chat more than men? Why?

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Interview

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- Do you work or study?- What toys did you play with as a child?- Do you still have them?- What kind of toys do kids play with these days?

Cue Card

Talk about a radio program which you like and listen to regularly. Please say

- What is the program about?- How does it benefit you?- How long do you listen to it?

Discussion

- Do you think the radio can be replaced with some new technology?- Would you still listen to the radio if you were charged for it?- How safe is it to share personal views on the radio?- Can you recommend a radio program to younger generation?

Interview

- Do you like advertisements?- What types of advertisement are common in your country?- Did you buy anything because of an ad?- What type of clothes do you prefer?- What aspect is important for you when choosing clothes?- Why is the brand important?- Do you help others to choose clothes?- Who was choosing your clothes for you when you were young?

Cue Card

Describe a photo that you like. Please say

- Where was the photo taken?- Who took the photo?- What was on that photograph?

Discussion

- Do you like taking photos?- What are the similarities between photographs and paintings?- How much can we trust photographs presented by journalists?- What is the role of photographs in the newspapers?

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Interview

- Which room is your favourite and why?

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- Who chose clothes for you when you were a child?- Do children today follow their parents’ path as they used to in the past?- Do you lose patience easily?- What do you do to overcome the impatience?

Cue Card

Describe a rule that was implemented in your school. Please say

- What was the rule?- What were you suppose to do?- Why was it implemented?- Did you like or dislike this rule?

Discussion

- What was the impact of the rule on your classmates?- Were they happy or unhappy about it?- Do you think it’s good to work under rules?- Do you support the rule of working for a fixed number of hours per week in an organisation?- What can be the disadvantages of too many rules and regulations?

Interview

- Who was choosing your clothes when you were a child?- What kind of clothes do you wear now?- What aspect is important for you when choosing clothes?- Do you help others to choose clothes?- When did you start using a mobile phone?- When do you usually turn your mobile phone off? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an outdoor activity that you haven’t done yet and would like to do in the future. Please say

- What activity is it?- When and where would you like to do it?- What special skills or equipment would you need?

Discussion

- Do you think it would be expensive?- What are the beneficial effects of physical activity, in general?- Do you think today we are less physically active than in the past? Why?- Do you think we should only blame technology for that?- Why do some people like doing dangerous activities like parachuting?- In your opinion, why is there an increased interest in these activities compared to the past?

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Interview

- Is there any traditions to name babies in a particular way in your culture?- Did you stress out recently?- What was the reason?- What makes you feel stressed usually?- Where do you live?- Describe your apartment.- Which room is your favourite?- Do you plan to move from this apartment?

Cue Card 1

Describe a place (such as a hospital, school, office) that you know well. Please say

- What place is it?- Where is it?- What did you do there?

Discussion

- What are the main facilities you need to work in a hospital?- Does a big building make you happy at work?- Does workplace affect your personal life?- Do you think people work longer hours nowadays? Why?

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Interview

- Are you in a good relationship with your colleagues?- Do you have a big family?- Please describe your close family.- Who cooks in your house? Why?- What do you usually cook?

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- What was the first meal that you have ever cooked?- Do you think TV programs help to educate children?

Cue Card

Talk about a visit that you received in your home. Please say

- Who was visiting you?- When was it?- What did you do?- Did you enjoy that visit? Why?

Discussion

- Lets talk about hospitality.- Describe hospitality in your country.- How do people in your country welcome their guests?- What is the importance of hospitality in your country?

Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about a celebration when a number of guests came to your place. Please say

- How did you entertain them?- What was special about it?- How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

- How are the guests usually entertained in your country?- On what occasions do you invite guests?- Where would you like to stay in another city, with your friend or in a hotel?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of staying in a hotel or at a friend’s place?

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Interview

- Do you live in an apartment or a house?- What is your favorite room there?- Tell me about advertising in your country.- What types of advertisement are common in your country?- What type do you prefer?- Did you buy anything because of an ad?- Was it a good experience?

Cue Card

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Talk about a story that you were told as a child. Please say

- Who told you this story?- What happened in the story?- Did you like it or not? Why?

Discussion

- Do you like reading books?- Do you like novels?- What do you think about writing novels in the past?- Will it continue in the future?

Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about a new home you moved into or a new job you started recently. Please say

- When did you move/start working?- Where did you move/start working?- Why did you move/start working?

Discussion

- What are the advantages or disadvantages of moving to a new place/starting a new job?- In the future, do you think that moving will increase or decrease?- Do you think that having (buying) our own home is important?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Do you work or study?- Where are you from?- How long have you been living there?- Do you like it there?- Why do you like that area?- Do you like history?- How often do you watch historical movies or documentaries?- Can you name a historical personality that you would like to learn about?- Why would you like to learn about him/her?

Cue Card

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Describe a house that you liked while visiting. Please say

- When and where was it?- What did the house look like?- Why did you like it so much?

Discussion

- What do you think about urban living?- What types of housing are available in your country?- What factors do we need to consider while building a house?- Why do you think this is important?- Do you think we need more building regulations?

Interview

- What do you do for a job?- Do you have a bicycle?- Did you buy it yourself or received as a gift?- Do people in your country use bicycles a lot?- Do you think in the future the usage of bicycles will decrease?- Do you like parties?- What kind of parties you do not want to go to?

Cue Card

Talk about a decision in your life, that took you a long time to make. Please say

- What was it?- Why did it take so long?- How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

- Do you think that school teachers should give advice to help students make decisions?- Do you have any advice for teenagers on how to make the right decisions?- Do you face any difficulties making decisions?- What kind of decisions should teenagers make in their life?- Do you ask your parents for advice before making decisions?- Do you think it will help you? Why?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What subjects do you study?- Do you find them interesting?- Let’s talk about weather.- What kind of weather do you like?- Do you prefer hot or cold weather? Why?

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Cue Card

Describe a club, a group or a course that you attended. Please say

- What was it?- Where did it take place?- With whom did you go there?

Discussion

- Tell me about a different kind of groups.- What kind of groups are there in your country?- Are there any kind of groups which differs from other groups in your country

Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Tell me about your last birthday party.- How do people celebrate a birthday in your country?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a person that you spend a lot of time with. Please say

- Who is she/he?- Where did you meet for the first time?- Why do you spend so much time together?

Discussion 1

- Who else do you spend time with?- Do you spend most of the time with family, friends or workmates?- Do you think having a lot of friends is good or not?- How should managers control employees?- Are strict rules at the workplace useful for controlling employees?

Cue Card 2

Describe a sport that you played or watched. Please say

- What is it?- Why did you like it?- Are you still interested in it? Why?

Discussion 2

- Does sport promote competitive spirit among children?- Is there a competitive spirit in school?- Do you support a ranking system?- Does giving awards to winners cause disappointment and depression among others?

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Speaking test

Interview

- Will you stay in touch with your uni friends in the future?- Let’s talk about children’s activities.- Which activity was your favorite as a child ? Why?- What is the difference between children’s activities today and in the past?

Cue Card

Talk about a subject you did not like while studying in secondary school. Please say

- What was the subject ?- How much time did you spend learning it?- Explain why you didn’t like it.

Discussion

- What makes a subject interesting in your opinion?- What can be done for students who find their subjects difficult?- How can students be encouraged to study with more interest?- Which subjects students usually find easy?- Why are these subjects easy and popular?- Can you expect a bright career with these subjects?- What do you think which subjects should not be included in the syllabus?

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Interview

- Do you like taking photos?- When do you like taking them?- What kind of pictures do you keep? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a foreign language that you know and how you learned it. Please say:

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- How exactly did you do it?- Where did you do it?- Did somebody help you in any way?

Discussion

- Why do you think it is important to learn a foreign language?- How is it helpful to you to speak a foreign language?- What is the most difficult part of learning a foreign language for you?- What is the best way to memorize new words?- Is it better to learn a new word from translation or by definition?- Why don’t some people know the language of the society they live in

Interview

- Lets talk about sunshine.- Do you like sunny weather?- When do you prefer it, morning or afternoon?- Are there many sunny days in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about a tourist place, that you have visited. Please say

- Where and what is this place?- When did you visit it?- What did you do there?

Discussion

- Do you like to visit such places frequently?- What kind of tourist places are popular in your country?- How do international resorts at these tourist places affect the local business and economy?- Can tourists cause environmental issues?

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Why did you choose this subject to study?- Are there many rainy days in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about an occasion when you met a friend that you did not see for a long time. Please say

- Where and when did it happen?- What did you do together?- How did you feel about it?

Discussion

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- What do you think about old friends’ gatherings?- Why do some people choose not to participate these gatherings?- What do you think friends are for?- What is the difference between meeting former friends in person or online?

Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about a comic actor popular in your country/area. Please say

- Who is he/she?- Do you like his/her shows? Why?- Why is he/she so popular?

Discussion

Don’t remember

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Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- How many seasons are there in your country?- What are they?- Can you describe each season and its weather?

Cue Card

Talk about a park that you have visited and remember well. Please say.

- What park is it?- Where is it located?- Did you enjoy it? Why?

Discussion

- Lets talk about flowers.- Why do you think people celebrate certain occasions with flowers?- Is it common in your country to celebrate something with flowers?

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- Do you like gardens in general?- Why do people do gardening?- What are the benefits of herbs?

Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Do you work or study?- Where are you from?- Tell me about your home town.- What do you like about your home town?- When you were a child what activities did you enjoy more?- What did you like to do the most?- What type of games have you played?- Did you play more indoor or outdoor games?- Were there any changes in children’s games?- Do you think there is a difference between a child growing alone or with other kids?- Do you like plants in your home? Why?- How important are the plants to you?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you cannot live without on a daily basis (except mobile phone or computer). Please say

- How did it become so important?- When did you buy it?- Why do you like it?

Discussion

- Do your friends feel the same about it?- Do you like giving it to someone?- Nowadays young people pay more attention to new technology launches, is it true?- How do you feel about it, is it important to you?- Why are young people giving so much importance to the latest mobiles and computers’ releases?

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- Why do children keep things or toys with them?- Why do they give such importance to them?

Interview

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- What do or don’t you like about the place you live in?- Do you like flowers?- How are flowers used in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about a garden you have visited recently. Please say

- Where is it located?- When did you visit this garden?- What did you do there?- What was the most interesting thing about this garden?

Discussion

- Do you think people should have their own gardens at home?- What are the benefits in your view?- Some people grow vegetables by themselves, why do they do it?- Do people grow vegetables at home in your country?- Do you think gardening habits have changed compared to the past?- Why don’t people grow their own vegetable in cities?

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