PART 2Describe something you would like to learn.You should say: what you would like to

PART 3

Discussion topic:

Traditions

Example questions：

&8226;Are people in your country very traditional?

&8226;What clothes do people traditionally wear in your country when celebrating traditional events and what food do they traditionally eat at these events?

&8226;Compare traditional events and celebrations in your country with modem events and celebrations.

&8226;What traditions in your country are disappearing or are in danger of disappearing?

&8226;What is the value of maintaining traditions?

PART 3

Once your talk in Part 2 is over, your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in Part 2. The examiner may ask you to speak about these points.

Museums

— the need for museums and art galleries in our society

— making museums more interesting

— museum art vs popular art

— graffiti* - rt or vandalism?

— the role of public artworks, e.g. statues and buildings

[*drawings made with spray paint in public spaces]

PART 1

The examiner will ask you some questions about yourself, such as:

— What town or city do you come from?

— Can you describe your family home?

— What does your family usually do at the weekend?

— Do you like going out with your family? Why?

— Where wouMyou like to take a holiday? Why?

— Who would you most like to go on holiday with?

— What was the best holiday you've ever had?

PART 3

Discussion topics:

★Developments in education

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

What changes do you foresee in the next 50 years?

★A national education system

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

What role do you think extracurricular activities play in education?

★Different styles/methods of teaching and learning

What method of learning works best for you?

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

Discussion topic:

Famous People

Example questions:

&8226;Do famous people have special responsibilities to society?

&8226;Some famous people are very rich. Is this fair?

&8226;What kinds of people are famous or admired in your country?

&8226;Should the private lives of famous people be made public?

&8226;Do you think that monuments to famous people are a waste of money?

&8226;In Britain, for example, certain famous people receive honours and titles. What do you think of this?

PART 3

Discussion topic:

Friendship

Example questions:

&8226;What are the most important qualities of a good friend?

&8226;What kind of people don't you like to be with?

&8226;Who do you prefer to spend time with, your best friend or your family?

&8226;Compare spending time with one's friends and with one's family.

&8226;Compare spending time with one's boss and with one's friends.

&8226;How could a person make friends with his or her boss?

PART 2

Describe a person who you like to spend time with.

You should say:

who this person is

what personal characteristics he or she has that

you like

what you usually do together

and explain why you like to spend time with person.

You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes.

You will have one minute to think about what you're going to say.

You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

PART 3

Discussion topic: Holidays and Tourism

Example questions:

— What kind of places do people in your country like to go to on holiday to and what do they usually do there?

— Do you think that where people go on holiday and what they do on holiday is related to their income?

— How are people's holidays different to 20 years ago and how are they still similar?

— In the future, what kind of holidays do you think will become popular?

— What are the advantages and disadvantages of going on a "package holiday" where everything is prepared for you by a travel agency?

— What is your idea of a perfect holiday?

PART 2

The topic for your talk will be written on a card which the examiner will hand you. Read it carefully and then make some brief notes.

A museum you have visited

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the topic below carefully.You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.

You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.

You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a museum or art gallery that you have visited.

You should say: Where it is

Why you went there

What you particularly remember about the place

At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop talking. For example, he or she might ask you:

Do you like museums/art galleries?

Would you recommend this one to other people?

PART 2

Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.

You should say:

--where you met him/her

--what subject he/she taught

--what was special about him/her

--and explain why this person influenced you so much.

You will have to talk aboutthe topic for 1 to 2 minutes.

You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.

You can make some notes to help you if you wish.