Booklet Speaking - Joy English

LM27 A painting or drawing you enjoy looking at
LM28 A time when something happened that changed

your life in a good way
LM29 A city which you think is beautifUI
LM30 A rule at work or school that you think is
important
LM31 A time when you went to a party that you
enjoyed
LM32 Someone you studied with who is successfUI in
their life
LM33 An area of science that you are interested in
LM34 A problem you had using a computer
LM35 A person you know who enjoys cooking for
other people
LM36 A time when you enjoyed visiting a park or a
garden
LM37 An advertisement you have seen that you think
is good
LM38 A person who you think has interesting ideas
and opinions
LM39 A time when you gave adVice to somebody
LM40 Something difficult you did In your work or
studies that made you feel very proud of
yourself
LM41 A time when you did an exciting activity with
other people
LM42 A successfUI sportsperson that you admire
LM43 A time when you received bad service
LM44 The part of your country that you find most
interesting
LM45 A person you know about who runs a successful
business
LM46 A time when you felt tired after doing an activity
LM47 An occasion when you had to wait a long time for
something nice to happen
LM48 An interesting person who you have never met,
but would like to know more about
LM49 A period in history which has always interested
you
LM50 A photo you have kept that makes you feel happy
At the start of each test, record the following:

This Speaking test is being recorded so I will read out some information now.
This is the Speaking test for the International English Language Testing System
conducted on (day/month/year) ......... at (centre name, centre number) ...
The candidate is ... , candidate number ... , [chaperoned by IELTS staff member ... ) and the
examiner is (examiner's first and last name, examiner number) ...
IPART1 Introduction and interview (4-5 minutes)
Introductory Frame
(Examiner)
Good morning/afternoon/evening.
I'm/My name is (examiner's first and last name) ...

can you tell me your full name, please?
Thank you. And what shall I call you? (if necessary)
And can you tell me where you're from? (if appropriate)
Can I see your identification, please?
Thank you, that's fine.
Now, in this first part, I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself.
(Examiner to ask questions from EITHER Frame 1 OR Frame 2)
Frame 1 (The house/apartment you're living in now)

Let's talk about the house or apartment you're living in now
• How long have you lived in the house or apartment you're living in now? [Why?]
• What do you like about .../this house/this apartment? [Why?]
• In the fUture, what kind of home would you like to live in? [Why?]
Frame 2 (Work/Study)
Let's talk about what you do. Do you work or are you a student?
(Work)
• What work do you do?
• How easy is it to get this kind of work in .../your country?
• How important is it to you to have work that you love doing? [Why/Why not?]
(Study)
• What subject do you study?
• How popular is .../this subject in .../yot.r country? [Why/Why not?]
• 1How important is it to you to study a subject that you love? [Why/Why not?]
Frame 3 (home)
Let's talk about the place you come from.
• Do you come from a city, town or village?

• What do you llke about .../your home city/town/village?
• Is .../your home city/town/village a good place for young people?
(Examiner to choose TWO fUrther frames from frames 3-15)
Frame 4 {Playing video games)
Let's talK about playing video games

• Have you ever played a video game? f:NhyNVhy not?]
• Do you thinK some people spend too much time playing video games? f:Nhy/Whynot?]
• Are you interested in watching other people play video games? f:Nhy/Why not?]
• Would you prefer to play a video game on your own or with others? f:Nhy/Why not?
Frame 5 (Advertising and adverts)
Let's talK about advertising and adverts/commercials.

• Do you enjoy watching adverts/commercials on TV or the internet? f:Nhy/Why not?]
• Would you liKe to worK in advertising? f:Nhy/Why not?]
• Is there an advert/commercial that you really remember from when you were younger? f:NhatNVhy?]
• Do you notice advertising in public places [e.g. on trains, in the street]? f:Nhy/Whynot?]
Frame 6 {Remembering to do things)
Let's talK about remembering to do things.

• What do you need to remember to do every day? f:Nhy?]
• Is it easy for you to remember to do things? f:NhyNVhy not?]
• What do you do to help you remember to do things? f:Nhy/Why not?]
• Have you ever forgotten to do something important? f:Nhy?]
Frame 7 (Famous people in the news)
Let's talK about famous people in the news

• Whieh famous people from .. ./your country are onen in the news? f:Nhy?]
• Do you enjoy hearing news about famous people? f:NhyNVhy not?]
• Do you believe everything you read about famous people? f:Nhy/Why not?]
• Would you liKe to be famous and in the news? f:NhyNVhy not?]
Frame 8 (Cakes and other sweet things)
Let's talk about cakes and other sweet things

• Did you enjoy cakes and sweet things when you were a child? p!l/hy!Why not?]
• Have you ever made a cake yourself? p!l/hy!Why not?]
• When do people in your culture eat special cakes or sweet things? p!llhy!Why not?]
• How often do you have something sweet at the end of a meal? p!llhy!Why not?]
Frame 9 (Social media)
Let's talk about social media, for example lnstagram, WhatsApp, WeChat
• Do most of your friends and family use social media? [Why/Why not?]
• When did you start using social media? p!l/hy!Why not?]
• Do you spend too much time using social media? p!llhy!Why not?]
• Do you think people in .../your country find social media useful? p!llhy/Why not?]
Frame 1o(Crowded places)
Let's talk about crowded places - that is, places where there are a lot of people.
• Are there many crowded places where you live? p!llhere!Why?]
• Do people in .../your country often celebrate as part of a crowd [e.g. at New Year]?[Why!Why not?]
• When was the last time you were in a crowded place? p!l/hy?]
• Would you prefer to have a holiday/vacation in a crowded place, or a quiet ptace?[Why?]
Frame 11 (Sunglasses)
Let's talk about sunglasses

• How often do you wear sunglasses? p!l/hy!Why not?]
• Have you ever lost any sunglasses?p!llhy!Why not?]
• Would you spend a lot of money on sunglasses? [Why/Why not?]
• Would you buy sunglasses for someone else? p!llhy!Why not?]
Frame 12 (Singing)
Let's tall< about singing.

• Do you enjoy singing songs? p.Nhy/Why not?]
• Which singers do you enjoy listening to? p.NhyNlhy not?]
• Did you learn to sing any songs when you were a child? [Why/Why not?]
• Do people in .../your country onen sing songs? p.Nhy/Why not?]
Frame 13 (Different stages in life)
Let's tall< about different stages in life.

• What did you enjoy most about your childhood?
• What's the best thing about being the age you are now? [Why?]
• What do you hope you'll be doing in five years' time? [Why?]
• How can people remember all the different stages in their lives? [Why/Why not?]
Frame 14 (Feeling bored)
Let's tall< about feeling bored.

• Do you onen feel bored?[Why/Why not?]
• Do you get bored more onen now than when you were younger? p.Nhy/Why not?]
• What sort of things do you find most boring? [Why?]
• What do you do to stop yourself feeling bored? [Why?]
Frame 15 (Colours)
Let's tall< about colours.

• What colours do you like most? [WhyWhy not?]
• What colour would you choose if you were buying a new car? [Why/Why not?]
• Is colour important to you when you buy clothes? p.Nhy/hy not?]
• Do any colours have a special meaning in .../your country? [Why/Why not?]
Frame 16 (Money and paying for things)
Let's tall< about money and paying for things.

• Do you generally prefer to spend money or save money? [Why?]
• How onen do you use a credit card to pay for things? [Why/Why not?]
• How do you feel about using a phone app to pay for things? [Why/Why not?]
• Will you use cash more onen in the future? [Why/Why not?]
Frame 17 {Chatting with friends)
Let's talk about chatting with friends.
• Do you often chat with your friends? p.Nhy!Why not?]

• Which do you prefer: chatting with your friends face-to-face or on social media?
p.Nhy!Why not?]
• Which is more enjoyable: chatting with a group of friends or chatting with just one friend?
p.Nhy!Why not?]
• Have you and your friends ever disagreed when chatting with each other?
p.Nhy!Why not?]
Frame 18 {Music)
Let's talk about music.
• Do you know how to play any musical instruments?p.NhyNVhy not?]

• Do you think it is easy to learn to play a musical instrument? p.Nhy!Why not?]
• Did/do you learn much about music at school? p.Nhy!Why not?]
• Do you think all children should have music lessons at school? p.Nhy/Why not?]
Frame 19 {Robots)
Let's talk about robots.
• How interested are you in robots? p.Nhy!Why not?~

• When you were a child, did you enjoy films/movies with robots in them? p.Nhy!Why not?]
• Would you like to have a robot to help you at home? p.Nhy!Why not?]
• Would you feel happy travelling in a car with a robot driver? p.Nhy!Why not?]
Frame 20 {Clothes)
Let's talk about clothes.
• Which do you prefer: comfortable clothes or smart clothes? p.Nhy?1

• Do you spend a long time deciding what to wear every day? p.Nhy!Why not?]
• When you were a child, were you allowed to choose your own clothes? p.Nhat!Why?]
• What do you do with your dothes when you no longer use them? p.Nhy?]
Frame 21 (Running)
Let's talk about running
• Did you do much running when you were a child? f:Nhy!Why not?]
• When was the last time you ran anywhere? [Why?]
• How do you feel about running as exercise? f:Nhy?)
• Are there any good places for running near where you live? f:Nhy!Why not?)
Frame 22 (Fish and fishing)

Let's talk about fish and fishing.
• Have you ever visited a place where you saw lots of fish? f:Nhy!Why not?]
• Would you ever watch a TV programme or film/movie about fish? f:Nhy!Why not?]
• Is fishing popular in .. ./your country? f:Nhy!Why not?)
• How do you feel about eating fish? f:Nhy?)
Frame 23 (Films)
Let's talk about films/movies.
• What's your favourite kind of film/movie? f:Nhy?]

• Did you go to the dnematmovies a lot when you were a Child? f:Nhy!Why not?]
• Do you think watching films/movles is a good way to spend time with friends?
f:Nhy?Why not?)
• Would you like to make a film/movie yourself one day? f:Nhy!Why not?]
•
Frame 24 (Studying geography)
Let's talk about studying geography [eg. different countries, the land, the sea)
• Did/do you enjoy studying geography at sehool? f:Nhy!Why not?)

• Is what you learned in geography very usefUI to you now? f:Nhy!Why not?]
• Are you interested in finding out [more) about the geography of other countrtes?f:Nhy!Why not?]
• Would you like to be a geography teacher? f:Nhy!Why not?]
Frame 25 (Tea and coffee)
Let's talk about tea and coffee.
• Is it common to drink tea and coffee in .../your country? p!'tlhy/Why not?]

• Do you ever go out to drink tea or coffee? f'NhyfWhy not?]
• When was the last time you drank tea or coffee?[ Why?]
• Would you offer a visior to your home tea or coffee? f'Nhy/Why not?]
Frame 26 (Presents)
Let's talk about presents/gifts.
• Have you ever received a really good present/gift? p!'tlhat was it?]
• Are you good at choosing presents/gifts for other people? p!'tlhyfWhy not?]
• What sort of present/gift would you buy for a friend? f'Nhy/Why not?
• Have you ever given someone a presenUgift that you made yourself? f'Nhy!Why not?]
Frame 27 (Loud noise)

Let's talk about loud noise
• What loud noise can you hear where you live? p!'tlhy/Why not?]
• Would you like to live in a less noisy place? f'NhyfWhy not?]
• Do you enjoy listening to loud music? ptYhy/Why not?]
• Do you think it's all right for people to make a lot of noise in public places? WhyfWhy not?]
Frame 28 (Helping people)

Now let's talk about helping people, for exam pie your friends or neighbours.
• What kind of help do you give to other people? f'NhyfWhy not?]

• Did your family encourage you to be helpfUI when you were younger? f'Nhy/Why not?]
• Do you enjoy helping people? f'Nhy!Why not?]
• When was the last time someone helped you? (How?]
•
Frame 29 (Maps)
Let's talk about maps
• How often do you use a map on your phone? ptYhyfWhy not?

• Would you ever use a paper map? f'Nhy/Why not?]
• Do you generally find it easy to read maps? f'Nhy/Why not?]
• Would you ever put a map on the wall in your home? ptYhy/Why not?]
LM01 A person who you think is good at making visitors to his or her home feel welcome
IPART 2 Individual long tum (3-4 minutes)
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.
Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand?
Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes (hand over blank paper and a pencil) andhere's your
topic. Please don't write anyt/1ing on the booklet (hand over Part 2 candidatebookle~ open at task card).
Describe a person who you think is good at making visitors to his or her home feel welcome.
You should say:
who this person is
howyou know him/her
how the one (she or he) makes visitors feel welcome
and explain why you think this person is good at making visitors to his/her home feel welcome.
(At the end of the candidate's tong turn, you may choose to ask one, bot/1 or neither of the rounding-off
questions, as appropriate.)
Do all your friends or family members know.• Jthis person?
Do you enjoy having visitors to your home?
Thank you. can I have the booklet and the paper and penci back, please?
IPART 3 Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes}
Examiner: We've been talking about a person who you think is good at making visitors to his/her home
feel welcome, and i'd like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to
this. Lers consider first of all ..
• Having visitors at home

- (consider) why people sometimes offer food when visitors come to their home
- (evaluate) how important making a visitor feel welcome is in .. ./your culture
- (explain) how common it is for people in .. ./your country to invite visitors to their home
[e.g. relatives, friends]
• Welcoming tourists
-(agree/disagree) it is more important for countries to welcome tourists now than itwas in the past
-(comment on) the view that tourists can feel more welcome in rural areas than in cities
-(suggest) ways cities can be more welcoming to tourists
LM02 A time when you found something that someone had lost
Before you talk, you'll l1ave one minute to tl1ink about what you're going to say.
topic. Please don't write anything on the booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidatebookle~ open at task card).
Describe a time when you found something that someone had lost
You should say:
whatyou found
where and when you found it
what you did with this thing
and explain how you felt about finding this thing.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may cl10ose to ask one, both or neither of the rounding-off
Did you tell anyone else about finding .../this thing?

Do you ever lose things?
Thank you. Can 111ave tile booklet and tile paper and penci back, please?
IPART 3 1\vo-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about a time when you found something that someone had lost. and I'd
like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first
of all ...
• Collecting things from the past

-(agree/disagree) museums are the best places to put collections of objects from thepast
-(suggest) why some people like to collect things from the past
-(consider) where people can find things from the past to collect
• Finding things
- (consider) why some people find things more easily than other people
-(identify) the kinds of things that people often find
-(suggest) what parents should teach children to do when they find things
LM03 A place you like to go to relax
topic. Please don't write anything on the booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidatebook/e~ open at task card).
Describe A place you like to go to relax

You should say:
where you like to go to relax
when you usually go to this place
what you do when you are there
and explain why you like to go to this place to relax.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neither of the rounding-off
Have you been to •••/this place recently?

I
Do many other people got0:.../thls placeto:relax?

J • .
Thank you. Can I have the booklet and the paper and penci back, please?
IPART 3 Tvvo-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about a place you like to go to relax, and I'd like to discuss with you one
or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first of all ...
• Places people go to relax

-(identify) where people often go to relax after school or work In .../your country
-(evaluate) whetherthere are enough places to relax in most towns and cities
-(assess) why some places are better than other places for relaxing
• Wavs of relaxing
-(consider) whether the best way to relax is to do physical exercise
-(agree/disagree) people cannot relax property while using the Internet
-(assess) whether it's possible to relax these days without spending a lot of money
LM04 An occasion when you heard someone complaining in public
topic. Please don't write anything on the booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidatebook/e~ open at task card).
Describe an occasion when you heard someone complaining In public (e.g. acustomer In a
restaurant or shop/store).
You should say:
who the person was
what he/she was unhappy about
what happened as a result of the complaint
and explain how you felt when you heard this person complaining in public.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neither of the roundng-off
C::. I
Did you tell anyone about ••Jthls?

Do you evercomplaln'aboutthlngs?
I PART 3 TWo-way discussion (4-6 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about an occasion when you heard someone complaining In public, and
I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider
first of all ...
• Complaining aboutthings
-(suggest) why some people complain more than others
- (describe) the kinds ofthlngs that people onen complain about
- (consider) whether it is better to complain face to face or in writing
• Businesses and customer complaints

-(agree/disagree) businesses are not very good at dealing with customer complaints
-(assess) how important it Is for businesses to give their staff training on how to respord to customer
complaints
-(evaluate) whether businesses should offer dissatisfied customers financial compensation
LM05 A useful object in your home that you would find it dificult to live without
I PART 2 Individual long tum (3-4 minutes)
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it tor one to two minutes.
Here's some paper and a pencil tor making notes (hand over blank paper and a pencil) andhere's your
topic. Please don't write anytl1ing on the booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidatebookle~ open at task card).
Describe a useful object in your home that you would find it difficult to live without
You should say:
what the object is for
how long you have had the object
when you normally use it
and explain why you would find it difficult to live without this object.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may cl10ose to ask one, bot/1 or neither of the rounding-off
Do other people like .../this object?

Will you buy another one If ••./this object breaks?
Thank you. Can I l1ave the booklet and t/1e paper and penci back, please?
I PART 3 1\vo-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about a useful object in your home that you would find it difficult to live
without, and i'd like to discuss with you one or two more generalquestions related to this.
Let's consider first of all ...
• Equipmentin the home

-(identify) equipment in the home that people use most frequently
-(consider) whether people sometimes have too much equipment in their homes.
-(agree/disagree) cheap equipment can be better than more expensive equipment
• Technology in the workplace

-(identify) some benefits of using technology in the workplace [e.g. laptops, security
Cameras]
- (explain) why some employees might not like the introduction of new technology
-(agree/disagree) the introduction of new technology in the workplace can lead to aloss of skills
LM06 An unusual holiday you went on
Describe an unusual holiday/vacation you went on.

You should say:
where and when you went on this holiday/vacation
who you went with
what you did during this holiday/vacation
and explain why this holiday/vacation you went on was unusual.
Would you like to .../take this kind of holiday/vacation again?

Do you think other people would like ••. /this kind of holiday/vacation?
Examiner: We've been talking about an unusual holiday/vacation you went on, and I'd like to discuss
with you one or two more general questions related to this. Lers consider first of all ...
• Holidavs/vacations in your country

- (describe) the most popular places in .../our country for holidays/vacations
- (consider) whether people in.. ./your country have enough holiday/vacation time
- (assess) how important tourism is to .. ./your country
• Reasons for taking holidays/vacations in other countries

- (consider) whether holidays/vacations abroad are a good way to get to Know another culture
- (compare) why young people take holidays/vacations abroad with why older people do
- (agree/disagree) people should get to know their own country before exploring others
LM07 A job you would not like to do
topic. Please don't write anything on the booklet (hand over Part 2 candidatebookle~ open at task card).
Describe a job you would not like to do.

You should say:
what the job is
how you know aboutthis job
how easy or difficult the job is
and explain why you would not like to do this job.
Do you know anyone who does this job?

Do you think many people feel the same about .../this job?
I PART 3 Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talKing about a job you would not liKe to do, and I'd liKe to discuss with you one
or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first of all ...
• Jobs for young people

- (identify) jobs that young people in .../your country want to do
- (suggest) which is more important to most young people: an interesting job or a job that pays a high
salary
- (comment on) how usual it is for young people to move to another city to find a job
• How jobs are changing

- (agree/disagree) jobs in the past required more physical effort than today's jobs
- (consider) how robots and technology are changing people's jobs
- (suggest) whether people will worK more or less in the Mure
LMOS A time when a map was very useful to you
Describe a time when a map was very useful to you.

You should say:
when this was
where you got the map
how easy it was to use
and explain why this map was very useful to you.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neither of the roundng-off
Do you often use maps?.

I
Are you generally good at finding your way.In a new place?

.. .J • !
IPART 3 1Wo-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about a time when a map was very usef\J to you, and I'd like to discuss
• Maps
- (consider) whether everyone should learn how to read maps
- (assess) whether most people prefer using a paper map, or a map on a phone
- (agree/disagree) navigation systems In cars are atways a good thing
• Getting lost
- (suggest) why some cities are easier to get lost in than other cities
- (describe) how people might feel if they get lost
- (give reasons) why some people dont ask for help when they are lost
LM09 A person you know who works well in a team
Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say
Describe a person you know who works well in a team (e.g. at school, at work or in the
community).
You should say:
who this person is
what kind of team he/she is in
what this person does in the team
and explain why you think this person works well in the team.
(At the end of tile candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neither of the rounding-off
Do other people think •• Jthis person works well in a team?

Is .../this person still .../In this team?
Thank you. Can //1ave the booklet and the paper and penci back, please?
I PART 3 lWo-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talKing about a person you Know who worKs well in a team, and I'd liKe to
discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first of
all ...
• Being part of a team

- (identify) the advantages of being part of a team
- (give reasons) why some people do not enjoy being in a team
- (agree/disagree) young children learn better when they worK in teams at school
• Team leaders
- (describe) the qualities of a good team leader
- (suggest) what happens if a team does not have a good leader
- (agree/disagree) anyone can learn to become a good team leader
LM10 An activity you enjoy doing outside
topic. Please don't write anything on the booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidatebookle( open at task card).
Describe an activity you enjoy doing outside.

You should say:
what this activity is
when and where you do this activity
who you do it with
and explain why you enjoy doing this activity outside.
(At the end of the candidate's Jong turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neither of the rounding-off
Do your friends also enjoy ••Jdolng this activity?

Do you generally enjoy being outside?
Thank you. can 111ave the booklet and t/7e paper and penci back, please?
IPART 3 TWo-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about an activity you enjoy doing outside, and I'd like to discuss with you
one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first of all ...
• Spending time outdoors

- (identify) types of activities people enjoy doing outdoors in .../your country
- (agree/disagree) people today spend more time outdoors than they did in the past
- (predict) whether young people will spend more time outdoors in the ruture
• People and nature

- (suggest) ways that people can enjoy nature at different times of year
- (assess) how important it is for people to spend time in nature
- (consider) whether towns and cities should provide more green spaces for the public
LM11 A time when you went to a street market to buy something
You can make some notes if you wis/1. Do you understand?
topic. Please don't write anything on t/1e booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidatebook/e~ open at task card).
Describe a time when you went to a street market to buy something.

You should say:
where the street market was
why you chose to go to the street market
what you bought from the street market
and explain how you felt about the experience of going to the street market.
Have you been back to .../this street market?

Do you enjoy shopping In street markets?
Thank you. Can //1ave t/1e booklet and the paper and penci back, please?
Examiner: We've been talking about a time when you went to a street market to buy something, and I'd
of all ...
• Shopping habits
- (identify) the most popular kinds of places to shop in .. ./your country
- (suggest) why some people prefer small shops/stores to large department stores
- (compare) going shopping with other people and going shopping alone
• Getting value for money

- (agree/disagree) special offers in shops/stores and markets are not always goodvalue for money
- (consider) why some shoppers are willing to pay high prices for designer brands
- (account for) the growth of online shoppingt
LM12 A skill you enjoyed learning as a teenager
Now, I'm going to giVe you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.
Describe a skill you enjoyed learning as a teenager.

You should say:
what you learned to do
how you learned to do this skill
why you learned to do it
and explain why you enjoyed learning this skill as a teenager.
Did your friends also learn to .../do this?

Do you generally enjoy learning to do new things?
I PART 3 1\vo-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about a skill you enjoyed learning as a teenager, and I'd like to discuss
• Leaming at different ages

- (identify) the things children should learn to do when they are very young
- (consider) whether children and adults learn in different ways
- (suggest) what children and older people can learn from each other
• Ways of learning
- (suggest) the best way of learning a practical skill
- (compare) learning to do something alone and learning from a teacher
- (agree/disagree) people learn best by making mistaKest
LM13 An important journey you made where there was a delay
Describe an important journey you made where there was a delay.

You should say:
where you were going
why the journey was important
what caused the delay
and explain what happened as a result of this delay.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may cf10ose to ask one, both or neither of the rounding-off
Have you made this journey again?

Did the delay cause problems for other people?
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IPART 3 Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about an important journey you made where there was a delay, and I'd
of all ...
• Travel in your country

-(outline) how people prefer to travel in .. ./your country
- (identify) the most common problems people have travelling in .../yoor country
- (suggest) how transport in .../your country could be improved
• Travel past, present and future

- (suggest) how travel in the past was sometimes more comfortable than it is today
- (describe) environmental problems that are caused by modem ways of travelling
- (predict) what changes to travel you expect to see in your lifetime
LM14 A new public facility that has improved an area you know
Before you talk, you'll l1ave one minute to think about what you're going to say.
topic. Please don't write anything on the booklet (hand over Part 2 candidatebookle~ open at task card).
Describe a new public facility that has improved an area you know {eg. a park, acinemalmovie
theatre, a sports centre).
You should say:
whatthe new facility is
where and when the facility was built
what people can do there
and explain how the new facility has improved the area.
Do other people think •• Jthls facility has Improved the area?

Do you often go to public facilities like this?
Examiner: We've been talking abouta new public facility that has improved an area you know, and I'd
Of all ...
• Public facilities
- (identify) the kinds of public facilities that many people use where you live
- (consider) whether younger and older people use the same kinds of public facilities
- (agree/disagree) new public facilities are always betterthan old ones
• Facilities in towns and cities

- (give reasons) why towns and cities need good facilities forthe public
- (account for) why some facilities are not used much by local people
- (suggest) how public facilities help to bring local people together
LM15 A time in your life when you were very busy
I PART 2 Individual tong tum (3-4 minutes)
Describe a time in your life when you were very busy.

You should say:
when this busy time in your life was
why you were so busy
what you had to do
and explain how you felt about being so busy
Have you told other people about .../this time in your life?
Are you often very busy?
Examiner: We've been talking about a time in your life when you were very busy, and I'd like to discuss
• Having busy lives

- (identify) things that make people's lives busy nowadays
- (suggest) why some people feel their lives are busier now than in the past
- (speculate on) whether people will be more or less busy in the future
• Time management
- (outline) what busy people can do to help themselves oraanise their time well
- (agree/disagree) technology always makes it easier for people to manage their time
- (suggest) why some people choose to do things at a slow pace
LM16 Something you do regularly that helps you work or study
topic. Please don't write anything on the booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidatebookle( open at task card).
Describe something you do regularly that helps you work or study.

You should say:
whatyou do
where and when you do this
how you feel when you do this
and explain why doing this helps you work or study.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, bot/1 or neither of the rounding-off
Do you think you will continue to .../do this?

Do other people you work/study with do something similar?
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Examiner: We've been talking about something you do regularly that helps youwork/study, and I'd like
to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first of
all ...
• Personal routine
- (identify) things people do every day as part of their personal routine
- (consider) whether it is necessary for young children to have a routine
- (evaluate) the importance of routine in people's leisure time
• Routine in the workplace

- (explain) why routines are essential in some jobs
- (assess) whether regular breaks from routine are necessary at work
- (suggest) why having a job with a fixed routine suits some people more than others
LM17 A time when other people near you were making a lot of noise
IPART 2 Individual long turn (3-4 minutes)
topic. Please don't write anything on the booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidatebookte~ open at task card).
Describe a time when other people near you were making a lot of noise.
You should say:
where you were
who was making a lot of noise
what the people were doing
and explain how you felt about these people making a lot of noise nearyou.
Have you told your friends about .../what happened?

Do you sometimes make a lot of noise?
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Examiner: We've been talking about a time when other people near you were making alot of noise, and
first of all ...
• Noise in public
- (outline) the types of public place where there should be no noise
- (agree/disagree) young children shouldnt be allowed in places where everyonehas to be quiet
-(explain) why crowds often become very noisy in public places
• Behaving well in public

- (consider) whether it is important for people to behave well in public
- (suggest) why some people behave better in public than other people
- (comment on) whether adults should speak up if other people's children aren'tbehaving well in
public
LM18 A goal you have wanted to achieve for a long time
Before you talk, you'll J1ave one minute to think about what you're going to say.
topic. Please don't write anything on tl1e booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidatebookle~ open at task card).
Describe a goal you have wanted to achieve for a long time.

You should say:
what your goal is
how long you have wanted to achieve this goal
what you need to do to achieve it
and explain why you have wanted to achieve this goal for a long time.
Have you told anyone about wanting to ... /achieve this goal?
Do your friends have similar goals?
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Examiner: We've been talking about a goal you have wanted to achieve for a long time, and I'd like to
all ...
• Young people's goals

- (identify) the kinds of goals that young people often have
- (suggest) how schools can help young people to achieve their goals
- (agree/disagree) it is always important for young people to have goals
• Preparing for the future

- (outline) what people can do, to prepare for their life in the Mure
- (agree/disagree) it's essential to ask for advice from other people, when preparing for the future
- (consider) how easy it is to achieve a balance between preparing for the Mure andenjoying life in
the present
LM19 An activity that you really enjoyed doing at primary school
You can make some notes it you wish. Do you understand?
Describe an activity that you really enjoyed doing at primary/elementary school.

You should say:
what the activity was
how often you did this activity
who you did it with
and explain why you really enjoyed doing the activity at primary/elementary school.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may cl1oose to ask one, bot/1 or neither of the rounding-off
Would you like to .../do this activity again?

Do you remember many things you did at primary/elementary school?
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Examiner: We've been talking about an activity that you really enjoyed doing at primary/elementary
sehool, and I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this.
Let's consider first of all ...
• Activities children enjoy

- (describe) activities children enjoy doing in .. ./your country
- (compare) activities children enjoy at school with activities they enjoy at home-
- (agree/disagree) technology has changed the types of activities that children enjoy
• Enjoving being with other people

- (assess) why most people enjoy spending time with other people
- (consider) whether it is dimcult nowadays to find time to spend with friends andfamily
- (agree/disagree) doing things alone can be more enjoyable than doing thingswith other people
LM20 A time when you helped someone to solve a problem
Describe a time when you helped someone to solve a problem.

You should say:
who you helped
what problem he/she had
how you helped him/her to solve the problem
and explain how you felt about helping this person to solve the problem.
Did you tell anyone about ••••/this?

Do you often help people?
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Examiner. We've been talking about a time when you helped someone to solve aproblem, and I'd like
all ...
• Helping friends and family

- (identify) the types of housework children can help their parents with
- (agree/disagree) parents should avoid helping children with their schoolwork
- (consider) whether it is easier to help a friend than to help a stranger
• Being kind
- (agree/disagree) parents need to teach their children to be kind and help others
- (evaluate) whether it is ever possible to be too kind
- (assess) how important kindness is, compared to other personal qualities [e.g. intelligence,
imagination]
LM21 A person you know who likes to talk a lot
Now, I'm going to giVe you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it tor one to two minutes.
Here's some paper and a peocil tor making notes (hand over blank paper and a pencil) andhere's your
Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot.

You should say:
who this person is
how you know this person
what this person likes to talk about
and explain how you feel when this person talks a lot
Have you told other people about .../this person?

Do you generally talk a lot?
IPART 3 lWo-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about a person you know who likes to talk a lot, and I'd like to discuss
• Children and talking

- (suggest) reasons why some children talk more than other children
- (consider) why parents should encourage children to express their opinions
- (identify) situations where children have to learn not to talk
• Talking and communication skills

- (identify) the kinds of jobs that involve talking to groups of people
- (suggest) the skills that people need, to give good presentations
- (assess) the advantages of being a good communicator nowadays
LM22 A time when you had to wear a uniform
I PART 2 Individual long tum (3-4 minutes}
Describe a time when you had to wear a uniform (e.g. for school, work or sport).
You should say:
when and where you had to wear the uniform
who paid for the uniform
what the uniform looked like
and explain how you felt about having to wear the uniform.
Did your friends feel the same way about wearing a uniform?
Do you still have this uniform?
Examiner: We've been talking about a time when you had to wear a uniform. and I'd like to discuss with
you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first of all ...
• Uniforms at school
- (explain) whether many children in .../your country wear a uniform at schoo
I- (assess) the benefits of wearing a school uniform
- (suggest) why some children do not like wearing a school uniform
• Uniforms at work
- (give reasons) why employees in some jobs have to wear a uniform
- (consider) the disadvantages of wearing a uniform at work
- (agree/disagree) wearing a uniform encourages a stronger sense of loyalty to acompany
LM23 A film you saw that you felt strongly about
Describe a film/movie you saw that you felt strongly about.

You should say:
when and where you saw the film/movie
why you decided to see the film/movie
what it was about
and explain why you felt strongly about this film/movie
Do other people you know feel the same way about .../this film/movie?
Do you often feel strongly about fllms/movles?
Examiner: We've been talking about a film/movie you saw that you felt strongly about, and I'd like to
all ...
• Watching films/movies
- (identify) the kinds of films/movies that young people like to watch
- (consider) whether watching a film/m ovie is the best way to spend time with friends
- (assess) whether it's better for people to watch films/movies from their owncountries or from other
Countries
• Going to the cinema/movies

- (agree/disagree) it's more enjoyable to watch films/movies at the cinema/movietheatre than at home
- (consider) whether watching films/m ovies at the cinema/movie theatre has becomeless popular in
recent years
- (comment on) the view that cinemastmovle theatres might need to change In orderto survive
LM24A time when you had to do something very quickly
Describe a time when you had to do something very quickly

You should say:
what you had to do
why you had to do this thing very quickly
how difficult or easy it was to do
and explain how you felt about having to do this thing very quickly.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may ct10ose to ask one, bot/1 or neither of the rounding-off
Did you tell anyone about .../having to do this?

Do you usually like to do things quickly'l'
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Examiner: We've been talking about a time when you had to do something very quickly, and I'd like to
all ...
Doing things quickly or slowly

- (identify) the kinds of things people usually do quickly
- (agree/disagree) it's always good to spend a long time eating a meal
- (give reasons) why some people choose to make a long journey by bus or trainrather than by plane
Making decisions quickly

- (explain) why people sometimes need to make important decisions quickly
- (consider) the advantages of being able to make decisions quickly
- (assess) to what extent first impressions of people tum out to be right
LM25 An interesting conversation you had with a very old person
Describe an interesting conversation you had with a very old person.

You should say:
who this very old person is
when and where you had the conversation
what the conversation was about
and explain why your conversation with this very old person was interesting
Did you tell anyone about .../this conversation?

Do you know many very old people?
Examiner: We've been talking about an interesting conversation you had with a very oldperson, and I'd
of all ...
• People of different ages

- (suggest) what younger people can learn from older people
- (identify) the advantages ofliving with people of different ages
- (agree/disagree) older people can do some jobs better than younger people
• Getting older
- (identify) the best age for people to stop working and retire
- (comment on) the view that old age should not stop people from being active andadventurous
- (consider) whether it would be a good thing if scientists found a way to stop peoplegetting old
LM26 A person from another country who has learned to speak your language
very well
Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes (hand over blank paper and a pencil) and here's your
topic. Please don't write anytl1ing on the booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidate booklet, open at task card).
I'd like you to describe a person from another courtry who has learned to speak your language very well.
Describe a person from another country who has learned to speak your language very well.
You should say:
who this person is
which country he/she is from
how he/she learned your language
and explain why you think this person speaks your language so well.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neither of the rounding-oft
Do you think It was easy for ••./this person to learn your language?
Have you seen .../this person recently?
Thank you. Can I have the booklet and the paper and pencil back, please?
Examiner: We've been talking about a person from another country who has learned to speak your
language very well, and I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general questions
related to this. Let's consider first of all ..
• Leaming languages as a child

- (identify) languages children in .. ./your country learn at school
-(suggest) how teachers can make language learning more run for children
- (agree/disagree) young children find it easier to learn new languages than adults do
• Being a good language learner

- (recommend) some good ways for adults to learn another language
- (consider) whether technology has made language learning easier than it was in the past
- (evaluate) whether being a good language learner depends more on a person's attitude, than on
their natural ability
LM27 A painting or drawing you enjoy looking at
topic. Please don't write anytl1ing on tile booklet (hand over Part 2 candidate booklet, open at task card).
Describe a painting or drawing you enjoy looking at.

You should say:
when and where you first saw the painting/drawing
what the painting/drawing shows
what you know about the person who painted/drew it
and explain why you enjoy looking at this painting/drawing.
(At the end of tile candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neither of the rounding-off
Do other people you know like •../thls palnUng/drawing?

Do you often look at .../paintings/drawings?
Thank you. Can I have the booklet and the paper and pencil back, please?
Examiner: We've been talking about a .../painting/drawing you enjoy looking at, and i'd like to discuss
with you one or two more general questions related to this.Let's consider first of all ...
• Art and education

- (Identify) the types of things children onen enjoy painting or drawing
- (agree/disagree) it is important for children to learn to paint and draw at school
- (suggest) what young people can learn from looking at works of art
• Art in daily life

-(give reasons) why the choice of art and decoration in a home is important for some people
-(agree/disagree) the architecture in a town can have a big innuence on how people feel
-(consider) whether governments should spend a lot of money on art in public places
[e.g. sculptures in parks]
LM28 A time when something happened that changed your life in a good way
topic. Please don't write anything on the booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidate booklet, open at task card).
Describe a time when something happened that changed your life in a good way.
You should say:
what happened
when and where it happened
how you felt about it at the time
and explain how this changed your life in a good way.
Did you tell other people about•.. /this?

Do you generally like change?
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Examiner: We've been talking about a time when something happened that changed your life in a goad
way, and I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's
consider first of all ...
• Changes in childhood
- (outline) the dimculties children can have when they change schools
- (agree/disagree) children like having changes in their daily lives
- (consider) at what age a child really becomes an adult
Dealing with change

- (suggest) positive ways for people to prepare for big changes in their lives [e.g.moving house.
getting married, having children]
-(consider) how changing jobs can be positive for people
-(agree/disagree) in general, change helps people to develop in new ways
LM29 A city which you think is beautifUI
Describe a city which you think is beautifUI.

You should say:
where the city is
how you know about it
what this city is famous for
and explain why you think this city is beautifUI.
(At the end of t/Je candidate's tong turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neit'~ er of the rounmng-off
Will you visit •.. /this city (again]?

Do otherpeopleyou know like .../this city?
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I PART 3 T\No-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about a city which you think is beautifUI, and I'd like to discuss with you
one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first of all ...
• Historic towns and cities

- (identify) reasons why tourists onen visit historic towns and cities
- (suggest) why it can be dimcult to look aner historic towns and cities
-(agree/disagree) governments should protect historic towns and cities
• Modem towns and cities

- (suggest) reasons why so many modern towns and cities have tall buildings
-(agree/disagree) modern towns and cities all look the same
-(speculate on) ways towns and cities may change in the fUture
LM30 A rule at work or school that you think is important
Describe a rule at work or school that you think is important.

You should say:
what the rule is
howyou found outaboutthis rule
what happens if people break it
and explain why you think this rule at work/school is important.
(At the end of the candidate's Jong turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neither of the rounding-off
Do other people you know think .../this rule is important?

Do you think •.. /this rule will ever be changed?
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Examiner: We've been talking about a rule at work/school that you think is important. and I'd like to
discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this.Let's consider first of
all ...
• Rules at home
- (identify) the rules children usually follow at home in .../your country (e.g. removing shoes, how to
behave at meal times]
- (agree/disagree) it is normal for children to want to break the rules at home
- (consider) whether children should help to decide what the rules are at home
• Rules of behaviour in public

- (identify) the rules people should follow when travelling on public transport
(e.g.talking quietly on a phone]
- (consider) whether there are too many notices with rules on them in public places
- (assess) whether people who behave badly in public should be fined
LM31 A time when you went to a party that you enjoyed
Describe a time when you went to a party that you enjoyed.

You should say:
when and where the party was
what/who the party was for
what people did at the party
and explain why you enjoyed the party.
Did you tell other people about ••./this party?

Do you often go to parties?
Examiner: We've been talking about a time when you went to a party that you enjoyed, and I'd like to
all ...
• Parties
- (identify) reasons why people have parties in ... ./your country
- (compare) having a party in a person's home and having a party in a public place
-(consider) whether it's always necessary to have music and dancing at a party
• People's attitudes towards parties

-(give reasons) why some people don't like going to parties
- (suggest) what people can do if their neighbours have noisy parties
- (assess) whether a person's idea of a good party changes as they get older
LM32 Someone you studied with who is successfUI in their life
Describe someone you studied with who is successfUI in their life.

You should say:
who this person is
where and when you studied together
how this person became successfUI
and explain why you think this person is successfUI in their life.
Do other people think .../this person is successfUI?

Do vou know many successfUI people?
Examiner: We've been talking about someone you studied with who is successfUI in their life, and I'd
of all ...
• Succeeding at school
- (identify) what students need to do to succeed at school
- (assess) how easy it is for students to succeed at school nowadays
- (agree/disagree) succeeding at school is the most important thing for a young person
• Being successfUI in life

- (explain) why some people think money is the best way to measure success
- (consider) whether it is harder for people today to be successfUI than it was in the past
- (agree/disagree) a person needs to fail first in order to be successful
LM33 An area of science that you are interested in
I PART 2 Individual long turn (3-4 minutes)
topic. Please don't write anything on tl1e booklet (hand over Part 2 Candidatebookle( open at task card).
Describe an area of science that you are interested in (e.g. biology, robots).
You should say:
what area of science this is
when and where you first heard about this area of science
how you get more information about it now
and explain why you are interested in this area of science.
Have you told anyone that you are interested in .../this area of science?
Do you always read the latest news about ••./this area of science?
Thank you. Can I l1ave the booklet and tl1e paper and pencil back, please?
Examiner: We've been talking about an area of science that you are interested in, and I'd like to
all ...
• Studying science at school

- (identify) the most important areas of science that children should study at school
[e.g. biology, robots]
- (suggest) why some children don't enjoy studying science at school
- (agree/disagree) children should continue studying science until they leave school
• Scientists
- (describe) the skills or qualities that a good scientist needs to have
- (consider) whether it's important for scientists to spend time explaining their work to the public
- (assess) how much influence scientists have on the opinions of the general public
LM34 A problem you had using a computer
I PART 2 Individual tong tum (3-4 minutes)
Describe a problem you had using a computer.

You should say:
what the problem was
when and where you had this problem
how the problem was solved
and explain how you felt when you had this problem.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, bot/1 or neither of the roun<fing-off
Did you tell other people about .../this problem?

Do you often have problems using computers?
Thank you. Can / l1ave tl1e booklet and the paper and pencil back, please?
Examiner: We've been talking about a problem you had using a computer, and I'd like to discuss with
you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first of all ...
• Using new equipment

- (identify) ways that people learn how to use new equipment [e.g. a new smart phone or camera]
- (suggest) why people onen have problems learning how to use new equipment
- (agree/disagree) the newest model of a smartphone is onen no betterthan earlier models
• Technology and young people

- (give reasons) why many young people spend a lot of time looking at screens [e.g.smart phones]
- (suggest) whether parents should limit their children's screen time
- (comment on) whether relying on technology prevents children from learning skills
[e.g.spelling,simple calculations]
LM35 A person you know who enjoys cooking for other people
Describe a person you know who enjoys cooking for other people.
You should say:
who this person is
what he/she enjoys cooking
which people he/she usually cooks for
and explain why you think this person enjoys cooking for other people.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, botl1 or neither of the rounding-off
Do your friends/family know .../this person?

Do you enjoy cooking for others?
Thank you. Can 111ave the booklet and the paper and pencil back, please?
Examiner. We've been talking about a person you know who enjoys cooking for other people, and I'd
of all ...
• Cooking food
- (consider) whether children should learn to cook at school
- (identify) dishes that people often make when they're learning to cook
- (compare) how people cook today with how people cooked in the past
• Food and celebrations

- (suggest) why food is often included as a part of celebrations
- (agree/disagree) food is the most important part of any celebration
- (comment on) the view that too much money is spent on food for celebrations
LM36 A time when you enjoyed visiting a park or a garden
Describe a time when you enjoyed visiting a park or a garden.

You should say:
where the park or garden was
when and why you visited the park or garden
what the park or garden looked like
and explain why you enjoyed visiting this park or garden.
(At the end of the candidate's long tum, you may choose to ask one, both or neither of the rounding-off
Did you tell anyone about visiting .../this park/garden?

Do you often visit parks or gardens?
Thank you. Can/ l1ave the booklet and the paper and pencil back, please?
Examiner: We've been talking about a time when you enjoyed visiting a park/garden, and I'd like to
all ...
• Parks in cities
- (outline) the benefits of having parks in cities
-(assess) how popular parks are with different age groups
- (agree/disagree) people who live in cities should help to keep parks tidy
• Growing flowers and vegetables

- (comment on) the benefits of growing flowers as a hobby
- (suggest) reasons why some people choose to grow vegetables rather than flowers
- (speculate on) whether more people will grow their own vegetables in future
LM37 An advertisement you have seen that you think is good
Describe an advertisement you have seen that you think is good.

You should say:
what the advertisement is for
when and where you saw the advertisement
what it shows
and explain why you think this advertisement is good.
Have you told other people about .../this advertisement?

Do you often think advertisements are good?
Examiner: We've been talking about an advertisement you have seen that you think is good, and I'd
of all ...
• Buying things
- (identify) the kinds of things people enjoy buying
-(suggest) why some people want to buy so many new things
- (consider) whether people should only buy things that they really need
• Online advertisements
- (consider) why many people do not like online advertisements [e.g. pop-up advertisements]
- (comment on) the view that online advertisements can be entertaining
- (agree/disagree) online advertisements aimed at children should be banned
LM38 A person who you think has interesting ideas and opinions
Describe a person who you think has interesting ideas and opinions.
You should say:
who this person is
how you know this person
what some of his/her ideas and opinions are
and explain why you think this person's ideas and opinions are interesting.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, bot/1 or neither of the rouncUng-ott
Do other people find .../this person interesting?

Do you enjoy reading books with Interesting ideas and opinions?
Thank you. can 111ave t/Je booklet and the paper and pencH back, please?
Examiner: We've been talking about a person who you think has interesting ideas and opinions . and
first of all ...
• Developing ideas and opinions

- (consider) at what age children start to have their own ideas and opinions
- (agree/disagree) children will always have similar ideas and opinions to their parents
- (suggest) how teachers can help children to develop their ideas and opinions
• Well-known people with ideas and opinions

- (identify) someone whose ideas and opinions are widely respected in .. ./your country
- (assess) how usefUI it is to watch TV programmes where well-known people discussideas and
opinions
- (agree/disagree) people should spend more time reading about the ideas of well-known thinkers of
the past
LM39 A time when you gave advice to somebody
Describe a time when you gave advice to somebody.

You should say:
who you gave advice to
what the advice was
what the person did with this advice
and explain whether you feel you gave this person the right advice.
Do you often give people advice?

Are you happy to receive advice from other: people?
Thank you. Can I have the booklet and the paper and penc8 back, please?
Examiner: We've been talking about a time when you gave advice to somebody, and I'd like to discuss
• Advice from family and friends

- (outline) the Kind of advice that parents give young children
- (consider) whether parents should advise teenage children on choosing friends
- (assess) whether people should only give advice to a friend if he or she asks for help
• Advice from professionals

- (suggest) some skills that professional people [e.g. doctors] need when they give advice
- (comment on) whether teachers are the best people to give students advice about jobs
- (explain) why sports stars onen need professional coaches to help them succeed
LM40 Something difficult you did in your work or studies that made you feel very proud of
yourself
Before you talk, you'll have one minute to tl1ink about what you're going to say.
Here's some paper and a peocil tor making notes (hand over blank paper and a pencil) andhere's your
Describe something difficult you did in your work or studies that made you feel veryproud of
yourself.
You should say:
whatyou did
why you did this
how difficult it was to do
and explain why you felt so proud of yourself for doing this difficult thing in yourworklstudies
Did vou tell other people about .../What you did?

Do vou often feel proud of things you do?
Thank you. Can 111ave the booklet and the paper and penci back, please?
Examiner: We've been talking about something difficult you did in your work/studies that made you
feel very proud of yourself, and I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general
questions related to this. Let's consider first of all ...
• Feeling proud
- (identify) things people feel proud of in their lives
- (agree/disagree) people feel most proud when they have done something very difficult
- (describe) the kind of jobs that make people feel very proud of what they do
• Dealing with difficulties at work

- (consider) what personal qualities help someone to deal with difficulties at work
- (evaluate) whether work is the biggest cause of stress for most people
- (identify) what makes some people more difficult to work with than others
LM41 A time when you did an exciting activity with other people
Describe a time when you did an exciting activity with other people.
You should say:
what the activity was and who you did it with
where you did this activity
why you did this activity
and explain how you felt about doing this exciting activity with other people.
Do you know many people who .../do this activity?

Do you often do exciting things?
Examiner: We've been talking about a time when you did an exciting activity with other people, and I'd
of all ...
• Doing exciting activities

-(identify) some exciting activities young people like to do in .../your country
- (explain) why people choose to do exciting activities, like extreme sports
- (consider) whether people shouldn't do an exciting activity if it is dangerous
• Trving newthings
- (outline) how people benefit from trying new things
- (agree/disagree) as people get older, they are less willing to try new things
- (suggest) why some people avoid trving new things
LM42 A successfUI sports person that you admire
Now, I'm going to giVe you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it tor one to two minutes.
Describe a successful sportsperson that you admire.

You should say:
who this person is
what he/she has achieved in sport
what you know about his/her life
and explain why you admire this sportsperson.
Do you have many sports heroes?

Would you like to be a sports champion?
Examiner: We've been talking about a successfUI sportsperson that you admire, and I'd like to discuss
Achievement in sport
- (identify) which sports .. ./yotE country is very good at
- (outline) the qualities needed to be a top sportsperson
- (compare) winning in a team sport and winning in an individual sport
Children and sports

- (consider) whether children should have sports lessons at schoo
I- (assess) the importance of identifying sporting talent when children are young
- (agree/disagree) adults should not put pressure on children to become sportschampions
LM43 A time when you received bad service
Describe a time when you received bad service, for example in a shop/store orrestaurant.
You should say:
where and when you received bad service
who gave you this bad service
what was wrong with the service
and explain how you felt when you received this bad service.
Did you tell your friends about the bad service?

Do you often receive bad service?
Examiner: We've been talking about a time when you received bad service, and I'd like to discuss
• Dealing with bad service

- (identify) exam pies of bad service that people often receive
- (suggest) what people can do if they receive bad service in a shop/store
- (consider) why some people do not complain about bad service
• Providing good service

- (identify) iobs where providing good service is especially important
- (consider) what employers can do to make sure service is good
- (agree/disagree) providing good staff training always leads to good customerservice
LM44 Tho part of your country that you find most interesting
Describe the part of your country that you find most interesting.
You should say:
where this part of your country is
how you know aboutthis part of the country
what people can see and do there
and explain why you find this part of your country most interesting.
Do you often travel to other parts of .../your country?

Do you like finding out about new places?
Examiner: We've been talking about the part of .../your country that you find mostinteresting, and I'd
of all ...
• Interesting places to live

- (identify) what makes a place interesting for people to live in
- (consider) whether places that are good to live in are also interesting places to visit
- (agree/disagree) large cities are more interesting to live in than small towns
• Differences within a country

- (outline) ways in which parts of the same country can be different from each other.
- (consider) whether people in the countryside are different from people in the city
- (comment on) whether competition [e.g. sport, commerce] between different regionsof the same
country is a good thing
LM45 A person you know about who runs a successful business
Describe a person you know about who runs a successful business.

You should say:
how you know aboutthis person
what kind of business he/she runs
how long the business has been running
and explain why you think the business is successful
(At the end of tile candidate's Jong turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neither of the rounding-off
Have you talked to anyone about •. Jthis business?

Would you like to run your own business?
Examiner: We've been talking about about a person you know about who runs a successfUI business,
and I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's
consider first of all ___
• Family businesses
- (identify) the types of businesses that families onen run in .../yolJ country
- (suggest) advantages and disadvantages of working in a family business
- (agree/disagree) customers onen trust family businesses more than largecompanies
• Company employees
- (identify) personal qualities that companies look for when hiring new employees
- (explain) why companies might be more successfUI if their employees are happy atwork
- (consider) how much responsibility companies should take for their employees' well-being
LM46 A time when you felt tired after doing an activity
Describe a time when you felt tired after doing an activity.

You should say:
what activity you did
when and where you did this activity
why you did the activity
and explain why you felt tired after doing this activity.
(At the end of tl1e candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neitf':er of the rounding-off
Did vou tell other people about .•Jthls activity?

Have you .../done this activity again?
Thank you. Can //1ave the booklet and the paper and penci back, please?
Examiner: We've been talking about a time when you felt tired after doing an activity, and I'd like to
all ...
• Being tired
- (identify) the kinds of things that often make people feel tired
- (compare) being tired after studying, and being tired after playing sport
- (suggest) whether people today feel more tired than people felt in the past
• Freetime
- (assess) whether people have enough free time nowadays
- (agree/disagree) people who work very hard can forget how to have fun
- (suggest) how people can balance their work responsibilities and their need for free time
LM47 An occasion when you had to wait a long time for something nice tohappen
Before you talk, you'll have one minute to tl1ink about what you're going to say.
Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes (l1and over blank paper and a pencil) andhere's your
Describe an occasion when you had to wait a long time for something nice to happen.
You should say:
what nice thing you were waiting for
why you had to wait
how long you had to wait
and explain how you felt when this nice thing finally happened.
(At tile end of the candidate's long turn, you may choose to ask one, both or neia1a of the rounding-off
Did you tell anyone about •••/this?

Do vou usually find It difficult to wait for things?
Examiner: We've been talking about an oocaslon when you had to wait a long time forsomething nice
to happen, but i would like to know more about, and I'd like to discuss with you one or two
more general questions related to this. Let's consider first of all ...
• Waiting in evervday life

- (describe) everyday situations when people onen have to wait
- (suggest) the best way to pass the time when waiting in everyday life
- (agree/disagree) people are happy to wait for things in everyday life
• Attitudes to waiting
-(suggest) reasons why children onen have more difficulty waiting than adultg
-(consider) whether people appreciate things more when they've had to wait forthem
- (agree/disagree) technology has had a positive effect on people's attitudog towaiting
LM48 An interesting person who you have never met, but would like to know more about
You can make some notes if you wis/1. Do you understand?
Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes (hand over blank paper and a pencil) andhere•s your
Describe an interesting person who you have never met, but would like to know moreabout
You should say:
who this person is
howyou heard aboutthis person
what interesting things he/she has done
and explain why you'd like to know more about this person.
Have you told your family/friends about .../this person?

Do you think you will ever meet ••./this person?
Examiner: We've been talking about an interesting person who you have never met, bu twould like to
know more about. and I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related
to this. Let's consider first of all ...
• Meeting new people

- (identify) different ways of meeting new people
- (suggest) how to help a new person feel comfortable at school/work
- (agree/disagree) it is possible to judge people's character by the way they dress
• Social relationships
- (suggest) why some find it easier to be friends with people than others
- (consider) whether people living in crowded cities might ever feel lonely
- (predict) how advances in technology will affect social relationships
LM49 A period in history which has always interested you
Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes (hand over blank paper and a pencil) andhere•s your
Describe a period in history which has always interested you.

You should say:
when this period in history was
what happened during this period
how you first heard about this period in history
and explain why this period in history has always interested you.
Is it easy to find information about this period in history?

Do other people find this period In history Interesting?
Examiner: We've been talking about a a period in history which has always interested you, and I'd like
all ...
• Interest in history
- (identify) the kinds of historical places that are interesting to visit
- (consider) why people are interested in watching films/movies about history
- (agree/disagree) it is generally older people who are interested in history
• Studying history
- (agree/disagree) children spend too much time studying history
- (consider) the value of museums as a way of studying history
- (evaluate) the advantages and disadvantages of using technology to study history
LMSO A photo you have kept that makes you feel happy
Describe a photo you have kept that makes you feel happy.
You should say:
when and where the photo was taken
what the photo shows
how often you look at it
and explain why this photo makes you feel happy
Have you shown this photo to your friends/family?

Do you keep many photos?
Examiner: We've been talking about a photo you have Kept that makes you feel happy, and I'd like to
all ...
• Taking and sharing photos
- (identify) the Kinds of things people like to taKe photos of
- (agree/disagree) people take too many photos nowadays
- (suggest) reasons why people often share their photos on social media
• Professional photography
- (consider) what the attractions of photography as a career are
- (agree/disagree) professional photographers are more important now than in thepast
- (identify) problems professional photographers might cause for people in the publiceve
LM04 An occasion when you heard someone complain Ing In public
Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two mlnLAes.
I
Before you talk, you'll nave one minute to think about wnat you're going to say.
You can make some notes If you wlsn. Do you understand?
Here's some paper and a pencll for making notes (hand over blank paper and a pencil) andhere's your
topic. Please don't write anything on the booklet (hand over Part 2 Candldatebookie~ open at task card).
Oescrtbe an occasion when you heard someone complalntng In public (e.g. acustomer In a
restaurant or shop/store).
You should say:
who the person was
Wh'1t he/she was unh.-.ppy <1bout
wh'1t happened 01s a result of the complOl.lnt
and explain how you felt when you heard this person complain Ing In public.
(At the end of the candidate's long turn. you rr.a. "" .oose to ask one, both or ne1;. h ...,f the round.ng-otf
Old you tell anyone about .../this?

Do you ever complain about things?
Thank you. Can I nave the booklet and the paper and pencl back, please?
I PART 3 Two-w.-.y discussion (4-5 minutes)
Examiner: We've been talking about an occasion when you heard someone complaining in public. and
I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let'S consider
first of an ...
• Complaining about things

-(suggest) why some people complain more than others
• (ciescrlbe) the kinds of things that people often complain about
- (consider) whether It IS better to complain face to face or In writJng
• Businesses and customer complaints

-(agree/disagree) businesses are not very good at dealing with customer complaints
-(assess) how Important It Is for businesses to give their staff tralnlng on how to resporo to customer
complaints
-(evaluate) whether businesses should offer dissatisfied customers ftnandal compensation

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LM27 A painting or drawing you enjoy looking at

LM28 A time when something happened that changed

At the start of each test, record the following:

IPART1 Introduction and interview (4-5 minutes)

I'm/My name is (examiner's first and last name) ...

Frame 1 (The house/apartment you're living in now)

Let's talk about the place you come from.

• Do you come from a city, town or village?

Let's talK about playing video games

Frame 5 (Advertising and adverts)

Let's talK about advertising and adverts/commercials.

Frame 6 {Remembering to do things)

Let's talK about remembering to do things.

Frame 7 (Famous people in the news)

Let's talK about famous people in the news

Let's talk about cakes and other sweet things

Frame 9 (Social media)

Frame 1o(Crowded places)

Let's talk about sunglasses

Let's tall< about singing.

Frame 13 (Different stages in life)

Let's tall< about different stages in life.

Frame 14 (Feeling bored)

Let's tall< about feeling bored.

Let's tall< about colours.

Frame 16 (Money and paying for things)

Let's tall< about money and paying for things.

Let's talk about chatting with friends.

• Do you often chat with your friends? p.Nhy!Why not?]

Let's talk about music.

• Do you know how to play any musical instruments?p.NhyNVhy not?]

Let's talk about robots.

• How interested are you in robots? p.Nhy!Why not?~

Let's talk about clothes.

• Which do you prefer: comfortable clothes or smart clothes? p.Nhy?1

Frame 22 (Fish and fishing)

• What's your favourite kind of film/movie? f:Nhy?]

• Did/do you enjoy studying geography at sehool? f:Nhy!Why not?)

• Is it common to drink tea and coffee in .../your country? p!'tlhy/Why not?]

Frame 27 (Loud noise)

Frame 28 (Helping people)

• What kind of help do you give to other people? f'NhyfWhy not?]

• How often do you use a map on your phone? ptYhyfWhy not?

IPART 2 Individual long tum (3-4 minutes)

IPART 3 Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes}

• Having visitors at home

IPART 2 Individual long tum (3-4 minutes)

Did you tell anyone else about finding .../this thing?

IPART 3 1\vo-way discussion (4-5 minutes)

• Collecting things from the past

IPART 2 Individual long tum (3-4 minutes)

Describe A place you like to go to relax

Have you been to •••/this place recently?

Do many other people got0:.../thls placeto:relax?

IPART 3 Tvvo-way discussion (4-5 minutes)

• Places people go to relax

IPART 2 Individual long tum (3-4 minutes)

Did you tell anyone about ••Jthls?

I PART 3 TWo-way discussion (4-6 minutes)

• Businesses and customer complaints