Example 1

Part 2: (Written on your card)

Describe an environmental problem that has occurred in your country.

You should say:

• What is the cause of this problem?
• What effect has it had on your country?
• What steps have been taken to solve this problem?

And explain why you think this problem is so important to solve.

Part 3: As spoken by the examiner

We’ve been talking about an environmental problem in your country, and I’d now like to ask you some questions related to this.

• First, let’s consider global environmental problems.
• Tell me about some of the environmental problems that are affecting countries these days?
• Do you think that governments around the world are doing enough to tackle this problem(s)?
• Why do some people not consider environmental problems to be serious?

Now we’ll look at environmental problems, and disasters caused by humans.

• What do you consider to be the world’s worst environmental disaster caused by humans?
• Why do you think environmental disasters caused by humans happen?
• Do you think there will be more environmental disasters caused by humans in the future?

 

Example 2

Part 2: (Written on your card)

Describe something you own which is very important to you.

You should say:

• What do you use it for?
• How long you have had it?
• Where did you get it from?

And explain why it is so important to you.

Part 3: As spoken by the examiner

We’ve been talking about a possession of yours that is important to you, and I’d now like to ask you some questions related to this:

First, let’s consider values and the way they change.

• What kinds of possessions give status to people in your country?
• Has it always been the same or were unique possessions thought of as valuable in the past?
• Why do you think people need to show their status in society?

Now we’ll discuss the role of advertising.

• Do you think advertising influences what people buy?
• Do advertisements give correct information, or do they encourage people to buy things they may not need?
• Is advertising really necessary in modern society?

 

Example 3:

Part 2: (Written on your card)

Describe a course you have done that you found useful:

You should say:

• What did you learn?
• What did you enjoy about the course?
• What you didn’t enjoy about the course?

And explain why it was useful to you.

Part 3: As spoken by the examiner

We’ve been talking about a course you have done that you found useful and I’d now like to ask you some questions related to this.

• First, let’s consider homework.
• Do you think it is important that children are given homework?
• How much homework should they be given?
• Do you think parents should help their children with their homework or should it be done alone?

Now we’ll discuss the relationship between education and work.

• How important is it to have a university education to get a job in your country?
• Does having a degree from another country enhance employment opportunities in your country?
• What impacts do students who have studied abroad have on their country of origin when they come home?