You should say:
         - what they do at work and in their spare time
         - something about their character
         - how they are similar and how they are different
           and say how similar to your parents you think you are.

You should say:
       - when you had the journey and why
       - whether you went there alone or with other people
       - what you saw and experienced during the journey

         and explain whether the journey impressed you.

1. How often do you repeat words? Can you think of other words you could use to avoid repetition?

2. Why is it important to think of vocabulary and phrases before you start writing?

3. How do linkers of addition help you to build a clear argument?

Question 2: What are the disadvantages of modern technology?

You should say:

• where the place is

• what plants or animals you can see there

• why you like it

• and say what advice you would give to someone planning a visit there

(Choose 1 topic)

I. Holidays

1. Do you like holidays? (Why?/ Why not?)

2. Which public holiday do you like best?

3. Who do you usually spend the holiday with?

4. Do you prefer travelling alone or in a group?

II. Animals

1. What’s your favorite animal?

2. Have you ever had a pet before?

3. Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?

4. What is the most popular animal in your country?

PART 2 - INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have 1 minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a natural place (e.g. park, mountain) that you enjoy going to.

You should say:

Where this place is

How you knew this place

What it is like

and explain why you like to visit it.

PART 3 - DISCUSSION

(Choose 1 question)

1. What kind of people like to visit natural places?

2. What are the differences between a natural place and a city?

3. Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to visit?

(Choose 1 topic)

I. Cities

1. Tell me about the city you are living in now. What kind of place is it?

2. Do you prefer the city or the countryside?

3. What kinds of cities do you like?

4. Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting it as a tourist?

II. Scenery

1. Where can you enjoy beautiful views where you live?

2. What’s the best view that you have ever enjoyed?

3. Do you take photos of good views?

4. Do you book rooms that have good views when you go travelling?

PART 2 - INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have 1 minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a game you enjoyed playing when you were younger.

You should say:

What the game was When you played it Who you played with

and explain how you felt about the game.

PART 3 - DISCUSSION

(Choose 1 question)

1. Do you think playing games is a waste of time, or do you think there are benefits to playing them?

2. Are games important for children’s development? (Why?/ Why not?)

3. Which is better, individual games or team-based games?

(Choose 1 topic)

I. Art

1. Do you like art? (Why?/ Why not?)

2. Have you visited any art galleries?

3. Do you want to be an artist in the future?

4. Do you like modern art or traditional art? (Why?)

II. Learning a language

1. What languages do you speak?

2. Do you think learning languages is important? (Why?/ Why not?)

3. Do you think English is an easy or a difficult language to learn?

4. Would you like to learn any other languages?

PART 2 - INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have 1 minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution.

You should say:

Where the place is

When you visited it

What kinds of pollution you saw there

and explain how you felt about the pollution in this place.

PART 3 - DISCUSSION

(Choose 1 question)

1. What are the differences between people living in the clean air and others?

2. Why is noise pollution worse in tourism cities than in other cities?

3. In what ways can city pollution be reduced effectively?