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EDUCATION- SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2Describe a subject you enjoyed at school or college

You should say

What the subject was

How long you studied it

What kind of topics this subject included

Describe something that you have written that you are proud of

You should say

• Where and when you wrote it

• Why you wrote it

• What it was about

And explain why you were particularly proud of it

Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education

You should say:

• Where you met them

• What subject they taught

• What was special about them

And explain why this person influenced you so much

Describe a school you once attended

You should say:

• What the school classroom looked like

And explain whether or not you feel it was a good school.

EDUCATION – SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3

1 How has education changed in your country in the last 10 years?

2 What changes do you foresee in the next 50 years?

3 How do the expectations of today’s school leavers compare with those of previous generation?

4 What role do you think extracurricular activities play in education?

5 What method of learning works best for you?

6 How beneficial do you think it is to group students according to their level of ability?

7 Which subjects at school do you think are the most important?

8 How strict should school teachers be?

9 What is the function of a school?

10.What do you think are the qualities of a good teacher?

11.What do you think are the good and bad points about the education system in your country?

12.What are the best strategies for academic success?

13.Why do you think some people find it difficult to learn?

EDUCATION – SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2

1 According to a recent study The more time people use the internet, the less time they spend with real human being Should we worry about the effect this is having

on social interaction or should we see the internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide?

What are your views?

2 Formal education methods, where the teacher instructs the whole class and the students work alone, are more reliable and produce better results than informal methods

Do you agree or disagree?

3 Some people feel that the responsibility for providing education should be borne only by the government and that private education should be banned

What are the main advantages of banning private education?

Are there any circumstances where private education should be allowed?

What is your own opinion on the matter?

4 Subjects such as Art, Sport and Music are being dropped from the school curriculum for subjects such as Information technology Many people feel that children suffer as a result of these changes

To what extent would you support or reject the idea of removing these subjects from the school curriculum

5 Going oversea for university study is an exciting prospect for many people But

the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

TECHNOLOGY- SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2

Describe an important e-mail you received

You should say:

• Who the e – mail was from

• What it was about

• Why it was important

And explain how you felt about it

Describe a machine that has made a big impact in your life

You should say:

• What this machine is and what you use it for

• Why you bought this particular machine

• How often you use it

And also say what difference it has made to your life

Describe a recent technological advancement that you have benefited from:

You should say:

• What it is

• How often you use it, and what you use it for

• How you benefit from it

And explain whether you think it will still be in use in ten year’s time, and why/why not

TECHNOLOGY – SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3

1 What do you think are the most important inventions of the last 50 years?

2 How have mobile phones made communication easier?

3 Which household appliances do you think people need most?

4 What are the disadvantages of modern technology?

5 Do you think we rely too much on modern technology?

6 What technological developments might happen in the future in transport,

education or heath?

7 Describe the earliest computer you remember using

8 How have computers change since then?

9 Do you think computers will ever replace teachers?

10 Describe how computers and technology have changed our lives?

11 Tell me which household appliance you couldn’t live without

12 How is life better today than fifty years ago?

13 Will environmental pollution sill exist in the future?

TECHNOLOGY SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2

1 According to a recent study The more time people use the internet the less time they spend with real human beings Should we worry about the effect this is having

on social interaction or should we see the internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide?

What are your views?

2 In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information Technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and communication by email However, future developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive

To what extent do you agree with this view?

3 “Telecommuting” refers to worker doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades

How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?

THE MEDIA SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2

Describe a film, theatre or TV performer you admire

You should say:

• What they look like

• What they do

• What you like about them

And mention a performance you particularly enjoyed

Describe a photograph you have taken which is important to you

You should say:

• What the picture shows

• When and why you took it

• Where you keep it

And explain what is special about it

Describe a film you have enjoyed

You should say:

• What it was about

• When any why you saw it

Describe a recent news story you’ve heard or read about

You should say:

• How you heard about it

• When it happened

• What people, place, events were involved

And explain how you felt when you heard about this new story

Describe a film or a TV programmed which has made a strong impression on you

You should say:

• What kind of film or TV program it was, e.g comedy

• When you saw the film or TV program

• What the film or TV program was about

And explain why this film or TV program made such an impression on you

Describe an advertisement that you have seen recently

You should say:

• What the advertisement was about

• Where you saw or heard the advertisement

• How effective the advertisement was

And explain how you felt about the advertisement

THE MEDIA - SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3

1 Do you think the cinema has increased or decreased in popularity in recent years?

2 In your opinion, will this trend continue into the future?

3 What are the advantages and disadvantages of making films of real-life events?

4 How important do you think it is for a film maker to remain true to the original story?

5 Should films and TV be censored or should we be free to choose what we see?

6 How do you think censorship laws will change in the next 20 years?

7 What’s the most popular form of advertising in your country?

8 Would you like to work for an advertising company?

9 Is there too much advertising?

10.Do you agree that advertisements for smoking and drinking alcohol should be banned?

11.Certain products can only be advertised in restricted time-slots on TV is this sort of restriction necessary?

12.What role does advertising play in your society?

13.How has advertising contributed to globalization?

14.How might advertising change in the future?

15.What is the function of a newspaper?

THE MEDIA SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2

1 News editor decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?

2 The mass media, including, television, r4adio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people’s ideas

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer?

TRAVEL-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2Describe a tourist attraction you have visited

You should say:

• What the attraction was

• When you visited it

• What you saw and did there

And say what you thought of it

Describe a tourist attraction you would like to visit

You should say:

• What the attraction is

• What you can see and do there

• How you know about it

And say why would particularly like to go there

Describe a place you have visited in your country which is famous for its beauty

You should say:

• Where it is in your country

• What it looks like,

• Why it is important in your country

And explain why you have chosen this place

Tell me about:

• Where you went and why

• Who you went with

• What you did and what made this trip memorable to you

TRAVEL – SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3

1 Describe the biggest city in your country

2 Compare life in this city with life in the countryside

3 Describe how city life will change in the future

4 Describe the public transport system in your country

5 Compare public and private transport

6 Describe the pros and cons of air travel

7 Discuss the effects of industrialization in your country

8 Evaluate the levels of pollution in your country

9 Describe how the tourism industry has developed in your area/other areas

10.Describe what things your area offers tourists

11.Evaluate what type of tourists tourism brings to your area

12.How has tourism changed your area compared with how it used to be?

13.Evaluate how tourism is good for the economy of a country

14.Speculate on what other benefits tourism might bring to a country

15.Evaluate how the growth of tourism has effected the countryside and wildlife in your area/country.

16.Discuss whether the advantages of tourism outweigh the disadvantages

TRAVEL-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2

1 Most of the world’s poor live in countries where tourism is a growing industry The issue is that tourism does not benefit the poorest How can the income generated by tourism benefit the poor? And how can we ensure that tourism does not destroy traditional cultures and way of life?

What are your views?

2 Tourism is a modern form of colonialism It distorts local economics, causes environmental damage and ruins the places it exploits

To what extent would you support or reject this idea?

3 According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average “holiday” is changing Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities

Do you agree or disagree?

HEALTH-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2

Describe a minor accident that you had in the past

You should say:

• How the accident happened

• What you did about it

• How long you took to recover

And explain how you felt about the accident

Talk about an activity you have done to keep fit or healthy, e.g, some kind of physical exercise, a diet, stopping smoking, etc

• You should say:

• What the activity was

• What you did exactly

How long you did this activity and whether it was successful or not

Describe some things which cause you stress

You should say:

• When you get stressed

• Why certain things cause you stressed

• How you feel when you are stressed

And explain what you do to deal with the problem

HEALTH-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3

1 What is the most effective way of preventing public health problems?

2 Compare the health of your grandparents’ generation with that of your own

3 What health hazards can you identify in your city?

4 How can people become more aware of issues affecting health?

5 Do you think technology can be used to improve our health?

6 Which do you think should receive more funding, health services such as hospitals, or health education?

7 What do you think are the qualities of a good doctor?

8 What changes would you like to see made to the health service where you live?

9 What can be done to improve road safely in your country?

10.Speculate on the causes of road accidents

11.Do you think that helmets should be made compulsory fall all motorbike riders?

HEALTH-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2

1 The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years

Discuss the possible causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.

2 In recent years, life has become more stressful than it has ever been As a consequence, more and more people are suffering from stress related problems

What factors are contributing to this increase and what do you think can be done to overcome the current problems?

3 Smoking is a major killer in our societies today The reasons are known and death

is easily avoided All cigarette advertising should be banned and governments should impose heavy taxes on the tobacco industry to help fund hospitals which have to treat cancer victims

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

4 A number of different medical traditions are now widely known and used: western medicine (using drugs and surgery), herbal medicine, acupuncture (using needles

at certain points of the body), homeopathy (using minute doses of poisons), and so on.

How important is the patient’s mental attitude towards his/her treatment in determining the effectiveness of the treatment?

ARCHITECTURE-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2

Describe an interesting or important building in your country

You should say:

• What it is

• Where it is located

• What it is used for

And explain why you think it is interesting or important

Describe an important monument or statue in your city

You should say:

• What it is

• Where it is located

• Who or what it commemorates

And explain why it is significant

ARCHITECTURE -SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3

1 How does your home differ from your grandparents’ home?

2 What are the advantages of living in the countryside as opposed to a city?

3 In the last century, we built more and more skyscrapers Why do you think that was?

4 These days we see more “green” buildings that are environmentally- friendly? What

do you think is the reason for this?

5 Do buildings and monuments play an important role in cities today?

6 Should governments spend money on the preservation of old buildings?

7 Compare living in a house to living in an apartment block

8 Do you think architects have a responsibility to the people who live in cities?

9 Contrast housing in rural areas with housing in urban areas

10.What are the characteristics of a modern building?

11.What criteria should governments use to decide whether to preserve old buildings?

ARCHITECTURE-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2

1 Architecture is mainly concerned with individual buildings rather than with the effect these buildings have on our cities as a whole

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

How closely should architects work with town planning departments?

2 Some people argue that there is no point in persevering old buildings when land is

so valuable in our cities Others believe that old buildings are an important part of our heritage and should be preserved

Discuss both these views.

3 In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar

What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

5 In the past, buildings reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike

How true do you think this is?

CHILDREN AND THE FAMILY-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2

Describe a toy that you loved playing with as a child

You should say:

• How and when you acquired it

• What length of time you kept it for

• What condition it was in when you disposed of it

• How you feel about the toy now

And explain why you love playing with it

Describe a member of your family who you are very close to

You should say:

• Who the family member is

• Why you like that family member

• How you differ from the family memberAnd explain why you are close to him/her

CHILDREN AND THE FAMILY-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3

1 Are the traditional gender roles within the family changing?

2 Why is the divorce rate increasing so rapidly? Is it a problem?

3 What is your opinion of family planning policies?

4 How do you discipline your child?

5 Is it acceptable for couples to live together without marrying?

6 If you had the choice, would you have a son or a daughter?

7 Are you going to bring your child up and differently to the way your parents did?

8 What hopes do you have for your child?

9 Do women still have too heavy a burden in their day to day life?

10.What do you have for your child?

11.Do women still have too heavy a burden in their day to day life?

12.What do you think are the differences between families in the past and families today?

13.What has caused these changes?

CHILDREN AND THE FAMILY-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2

1 Modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children Many children suffer because they do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2 Children learn best by observing the behavior of adults and copying it

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

3 Some parents raise their children with strict discipline while others leave them free to learn life’s lessons on their own

Which is one of these approaches is better and why?

WORK-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2

Describe the job or career you have or hope to have

You should say:

• What the job is

• What it involves

• Why you choose itAnd explain why it is rewarding

Describe a job you would like to do in the future

You should say:

• What the job is

• Why you would like to do this job

• What skills are needed to do this job well

WORK-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3

1 What is the best way to prepare for a job interview?

2 Which jobs do you think are the most dangerous?

3 How can employers keep their staff happy?

4 Do you think pop and sports stars earn too much money?

5 How important is appropriate dress at work?

6 Is it better to stay in one job for a long time or have may different jobs?

7 What do most people consider as important when deciding on a job or career?

8 In modern life a lot of people work too hard What are the effects of this?

9 How could the problems of overworking be avoided?

10.At what age do you think people should retire from work?

11.Do you think this should be the same for all jobs?

12 How has technology changed the way that people work?

13.What further changes in the way people work do you think we will see in the future