IELTS Session 19

Part One

Do you work or study?

Where do you work / study?
Where would you like to work / study?

Topic 1
Lets talk about dreams

How often do you dream at night?

What types of dreams do you have?
How does a bad dream affect you the next day?
How important are your dreams to you?

Topic 2
Lets move on to talk about pollution and the environment

How common is recycling in your hometown?

Is pollution a problem in your hometown? (Why / why not?)
How can you help to stop pollution?
Who is more responsible for pollution, the government or people? (Why?)

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Part Two
Candidate Task Card

Talk about a rumor or gossip that you have heard.

You should say:
what it was about
where you heard it
who told you
and explain why you did or did not believe it.

You will have to talk about the 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.
Rounding off questions

Who did you tell the rumor / gossip to?

Have you ever started a rumor before?

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Part Three
Lets consider gossip

Do you like to gossip? (Why / Why not?)

Have you ever gossiped about your friends?
Why do you think people like to gossip?
How has technology affected gossip in recent years?

Finally lets talk about behavior

What is considered bad behavior in your culture?
Where do children learn bad behavior?
How can parents control their childrens behavior?
How should children who commit crimes be punished?

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