Test Carolina and Marcelo

Level: Pre-intermediate

Part I – Topic or personal interview

Are you healthy?

Talk about your or someone else’s healthy daily routine.

How well do you sleep?

Do you sleep well at weekends?

What’s the secret of people from Okinawa to live longer?

Do you practice any of those activities?

What’s your typical working day?

How do you spend your free time?

Where do you normally go on holidays? Are you planning your holidays for this year?

What do you do when you feel ill?

How many times a year do you go to the doctor’s?

Do you like competitions? Why?

What kind of competitions do you like?

Do you watch competitions on TV?

Do you attend any competitions?

Are you a competitive person?

What is your favorite completion from the book? Can you explain what it consists of?

What’s your favorite way of travel? Why?

How do you go to work?

How do you move around the city?

How do you think people move around in big cities like New York or Buenos Aires?

And what about smaller cities?

Do you prefer an electric car or a petrol one? Why?

Are you an adventurer?

What does an adventurer need in order to be an adventurer?

Do you recycle?

Are there a lot of people who recycle in your city?

Why do you think people do not recycle?

What happens with e-rubbish? Where does it go?

What’s the solution for e-rubbish?

Part II

- The right decision?

Base camp, experienced climbers, physically fit, summit

For you, did Yates make the right decision? Why?

Imagine you in that situation. Do you do the same?

- A boat made of bottles

Crew, average speed, knots, recycled plastic, renewable energy sources,

How good is this invention for you?

Do you think people will stop throwing rubbish into the sea? What’s your prediction?

Role-play

Discuss with each other the differences between two destinations you’ve visited. Use
comparative adjectives.

You have a medical problem. Choose one from the vocabulary learned.

You are experienced in medicine. Give your partner some medical advice.
 You ordered some clothes online. You received an email from the company.

The clothes are not in stock. Telephone the customer service helpline.

- Say why you’re calling

- Your order number is E13304A
- Spell your surname
- Find out how long you have to wait for the clothes
- Ask for a refund. The price was $149.50

You are a customer service assistant for a clothing company supplier.

Answer the telephone.

- Ask for the customer’s order number and his/her surname.

- The clothes aren’t in stock but they will be in two weeks.
- Offer some different clothes at the same price.