Part 1 - Introduction to Home Area

Part 1 - Introduction
Q. Good afternoon. My name is Kristina Pollock. Could I have your name, please?
A. Good afternoon Madam. My name is Joseph Mark and my nickname is Mark.
Q. And your candidate number?
A. My candidate number is...
Q. Thank you. Now could you tell me a little about yourself and where do you live?
A. Well, I'm Joseph Mark and I live at... My father's name is... He is a Government service holder. My
mother's name is... She is basically a housewife but sometimes she works at our shop. I'm 26 and I've
finished my graduation from... University. My major was Mathematics. I've got 2 brothers and a younger
sister. We live like a very happy family and my parents take great care of us. I'm doing a part-time job at
a local school as a Mathematics teacher. I'm planning to complete my M.Sc. from any reputed University
of the UK. My future plan is to teach in a college. I spend my leisure time surfing the internet and
reading books. Sometimes I hang around with my friends on the lake shore. The place I live now is really
charming and I love to live there. It's not noisy and busy like other cities and I have got many friends
there. I am maintaining a personal blog and there I try to add a post every week. This is basically a
technology and Math related blog.
Q. What are some of the nicest things about where you live?
A. The place where I live in is a calm area and is very neat and clean. You will find it naturally beautiful
and the lakes, gardens, fountain, river, hill and the songs of birds will take your heart away. Whenever
my friends from other cities come to visit my area, they become awestricken! Our area is indeed a
beautiful place to live in. The people are very nice and friendly and you would be very pleased with their
charming behaviours if you visit there. The area is free of pollution as it is not an industrial area and the
fresh air would give a soothing feeling. The traffic on the road is good most of the time and you won't
have to worry about the public transportation as they are available around the clock. This area is famous
for many historical sites and monuments like (...say some names here...) and many tourists come to visit
here every day. The tour guides are very nice and are maintained by Government. There are many
restaurants there and you can pick one of your delicious menus from there and I am sure you will never
forget the taste! People in our area lead simple yet friendly lives and they make friends easily. The crime
rate is pretty low and as a small town, we know other members of our area.
I am sure if you visit our area once, you will simply love it.
Q. Are there any places of special interest I could visit in your home area?
A. The Gomez River and Roar Hills are two most beautiful places in our area. Thousands of tourists each
month come to visit our area and these two places are main attractions for the tourists.
Apart from that, some monuments of famous politicians, poets and renowned persons in the Family
Square is one of the main attractions and it is worth visiting. The hill hiking, swimming and fishing are
three most popular activities among tourists and I would recommend those activities to you. You will
never get bored there and if you even slightly do, simply get yourself enrolled in the government
managed tour plans for a couple of days. This would give you a whole new chance to explore hills, rivers,
forests and you would find challenges and enthralling experiences from there. Lastly, do not forget to
taste our local foods and fruits.
Take the chance to visit our area and I am sure you would start recommending your friends after that.
Q. Could you describe some of them for me?
A. The Gomez River is a long river that passes through our town. The water is crystal clear and you can
see the fishes, corals and other objects inside it. The water is surprisingly warm and when you will look
at it, you will be surprised to see all the fishes there. It is like a large aquarium. The reflection of the sky
gives it a heavenly look and many people go there for picnic and fishing there. In the evening children
and parents play in the fields beside the river and you can find some newly constructed motels and
restaurants there. Swimming in this river is a popular activity among local people and tourists in the
summer season.
The Roar hill is another beautiful site in our area and it got its names from the roaring echo sound it
creates. There are several hills there and they are over 300- 500 feet tall. The vista, illusionary sound of
birds, the natural beauty and fountains give it a painted picture like looks. In the evening when the sun
starts hiding behind the hills, people look at this out-of-the-world scenery simply in amazement.
Q. What would be the best way for me to get there?
A. If you have a private car with you, you can drive along the roads and reach there. From the city
centre, both of the destinations would be around 1 and half hour’s journey. Alternatively, you can take a
public bus or hire a small car and reach there. The rent/ticket fee of the public transportation is fixed
and you do not need to pay any extra charge.
If you enrol with the tour service provider, they will manage the plan, route and based on your
preference, you can either share a zip or can take a private car for rent. The later one is comparatively
expensive.
Q. What sort of places could I stay at?
A. You can stay at a tourist motel near the hills or can rent a hotel room in the city centre. If you are
visiting your family members, then villa near the hill road would be better alternatives for you. Almost
every tourist motel provides meals facility.
Q. Should I go at any special time of year?

A. Most of the tourists come to our area during the summer season and I would recommend you to visit
during summer as well. There are lots of activities you can do during this period and you will find the
beauty of our city at that time.
[ I see, this has all been very interesting.]
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe a problem that affects the environment in the area where you live.
You should say:
what the problem is
what causes it
what people feel about the problem
and explain what you think could be done to solve it.
Click here for the answer of this Cue Card Topic
Part 3 - Details Discussion
Q. Tell me, what do you think are the greatest problems facing your country at present?
A. Economic development issue, political instability, unemployment and healthcare are the major issues
most of the people in my country face. In my opinion, these are the most burning issues and the
greatest problems we have in our country.
Q. And what has been done so far to solve these problems?
A. The government has taken many initiatives for the economic progress of our country. According to
the statistics, we are indeed progressing. But I am not convinced with the reported statistics. I want to
see the result, I want to feel it. The political instability seems like consuming most of our good will and
energy. While major political parties should have worked together to help improve our economic
conditions, sometimes their actions give me real doubt whether they are the type of leaders we need
for our country!
On the positive sides, government has emphasized on ICT sector, has made the export process easier for
business people, established many training institutes to enhance the skill of the rural people and those
are all hopeful signs. Someday definitely we will see the progress. Education, skill, foreign investment,
job security etc. are also important areas where the government has invested a lot of money. The aim of
this investment is to create a skilled and educated generation who would lead the economy and the
country.
The health care section is still an expensive area for the mass people and the government’s initiatives for
the establishment of new hospitals, enrolling more doctors and nurses are in reality very little compared
to the actual need.
Q. How successful would you say these measures have been?
A. These measures are successful to some extent but if I present it in figures, it would only a few
percentages than the actual progress we expect. For instance: more than three thousand hospitals are
required throughout the country whereas only 45 hospitals have been established in the last one year.
Q. Do you think things are likely to get better or worse in the future?
A. We hope that the problem we have in our country would be resolved in next few years. The
government and other organisations are working hard to address these issues and we are noticing some
progress. So we can definitely be positive and wait for the glorious days when we won’t have those
issues. This was an optimistic idea and I possess this positive idea about my country. But the greatest
obstacle is the hunger for power and our political parties often create haphazard situations for the
power. This is the single reason that can degrade the situation in the future.
Q. Is what you are going to study likely to be of any use to solve these problems?
A. I am going to finish my graduation majoring Computer Science and I am very positive that it would
directly or indirectly help eradicate unemployment, economic progress issues to some extent that I have
talked about. After finishing my education, I would establish a small software company and hopefully
one day it would grow to be a large company where thousands of employees would work. The ICT sector
also helps earn foreign remittance for a country and I would also contribute to enhance the foreign
remittance for my country.
Q. Should countries try to solve the climate change problems together or individually? Why?
A. I believe climate change and its negative consequences are global issues and therefore the whole
world should work together to solve it. It is true that some parts of the world are facing more problems
due to the global warming and other climate changes, but if the world leaders fail to work together, the
entire world will suffer. Rich nations contribute more to degrade the nature and have more
responsibility and power to bring the nations together to a common platform - to make the world
inhabitable.
Part 1 - Introduction
Q. Good Morning. Could you tell me your name and candidate number, please?
A. Good Morning. I am Rahul Sharma and my candidate number is…...
Q. And what would you like me to call you?

A. Please call me Rahul. That’s my nickname.
Q. Tell me a bit about your family.
A. Well, I live in a joint family and there are almost 20 family members in this family. My grandpa,
grandma, my parents, sisters, my uncles and their children are living in a joint family and that makes it a
large family. My grandpa was a teacher and he is now around 70 years old. My father owns a small
business and two of my uncle works there. My mother is a housewife and she takes care of me, my
sisters and cousins. I have two sisters who are younger than me are in school. My father mostly takes
care of the financial part of our family and he is the main earning member of our family. The house we
live in quite big and it has more than 15 rooms in total.
That’s the summary of my family members. If there is anything particular you would like to know about
my family, I would be happy to answer.
Q. What do your brothers and sisters do?
A. I have not got any brother of my own. I have two sisters and both of them are students. The older
one, Radhika, reads in class ten while the younger one, Dina, reads in class seven. Besides study
sometimes they help my mother on her housework and often help my cousins to prepare their
homework. My sisters are very close to me and I like them so much. They are both very adorable.
Q. So, where are you from?
A. I am from ...… (tell the City/ Village/ Area name) of …... (District/ County/ Area/State name). I was
born in this city but for my university education I, later on, moved to ..…. (Area name). Currently, I am
living at …… (Your present area) and I came here from my current living place.
Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living here?
A. The place where I am currently living is a busy and residential area.
Among advantages I would say:
It is a secured area as there are guards and police cars often roam in the streets. There are very few
incidences to bother about.
People are nice and amiable.
The internet, cyber café, library and other facilities are available.
Transportation facility is another advantage of this area. You do not need to wait for a long in the queue
to get a public car.
Amusement park, gardens, playgrounds, shopping complex and other community facilities are nearby.
Finally, there is no industry or commercial building there to pollute the air or sound.
Overall, I enjoy living there and compared to my previous living place, this is many times better.
Now among the disadvantages, I would mention that:
The rent of the houses and apartments are comparatively higher and it is rising every year.
The entrance gate of my area closes at 11:00 pm and that’s why I have to worry about returning home
before 11:00 pm even after I have important tasks outside.
The roads are busy during the school and office time.
The last problem I would like to mention is the scarcity of doctors in this area. There is no hospital or
medical centre here so people have to go to the city centre to avail this facility if required.
Q. I'm new here. Could you recommend a good restaurant?
A. That would depend on your taste of foods and budget. If you want to enjoy the natural views and
taste the local foods, I would recommend you to go to (Mark Polo Restaurant). It is nearby- would not
take more than 20 minutes in a car.
Now if you want to taste other menus like Chinese, Italian, Indian, Thai, or European foods, your best
deal would be the Dela Mono restaurant. They are bit expensive but their foods are delicious.
Finally, if you want to enjoy your foods and have some refreshment like music, you should better go to
WestInn and as far as I know, it is quite expensive. To taste cheap fast foods you can visit the small
restaurants nearby the New Market area. In fact, I often go there and I enjoy their foods.
Q. Why do you like it?
A. I like quick foods and they are delicious. They offer ready foods at a low budget and that’s why I like it
very much. Apart from that, New Market area is only 10 minutes distance from my university and having
foods from those restaurants is convenient for me.
Q. What types of foods does it serve?
A. It serves only fast foods and quick meals including the burger, sandwich, pizza, fried chicken, fried rice
with vegetables, all types of soft drinks and lassi. If you want to have lunch or dinner, you can order the
set menu that includes: fried rice, vegetable, chicken, curry and other local items. Lassi and pizza are my
two favourite foods of this restaurants and I often have these two items.
Q. What do you suggest I order?
A. I would suggest you order a small California Pizza, one glass of Lassi and a mixed vegetable item. I am
quite fond of this menu and enjoy eating it a lot. I am quite sure if you are not a pizza hater, you would
also like it.
Q. Is it expensive?
A. Not at all. The whole menu would cost you only a few dollars. If you compare the price of this
restaurant to other restaurants, you would find it quite cheap in fact.
Q. How do I get there?
A. The Newmarket area is a well-known place so you don’t have to worry much. From here you can take
a public bus to reach the new market area. After reaching there you need to take a turn to the north and
you will see the large banner ads of this restaurants. If you take your private car, you need to reach the
City fountain first and then you should turn left. After 5 minutes you will see a large auditorium and then
you should turn to your right. Go straight for a couple of more minutes and you are bound to notice the
New Market. In case you are not sure about the route at any moment, you should ask any passerby
about the location and anyone would be able to tell you the direction.
Q. After you have taken the IELTS, what are you planning to study?
A. I have finished my graduation in Computer Science and I have planned to finish my post-graduation in
the same major. After getting my IELTS I would get myself admitted in any renowned university of the
United Kingdom.
Q. Why are you interested in this?
A. I have a passion for computer programming and web development. Before deciding to take my
undergraduate program in Computer Science, I talk with my teachers, parents and some relatives and
they all suggested me to take part in this study. Since I have already completed my B.Sc. degree in
Computer Science, I think it would be wise to continue my post-graduation courses in the same subject.
Apart from that, the career prospect in Information and Communication sector and more specifically in
software engineering is very high in my country. So I am interested in it from my passion, past
educational background and because of the career prospect.
Q. Why do you want to study overseas?
A. I always wanted to study at an overseas university as it would ensure a better educational

environment and quality education compared to the universities of my country. Apart from that, the
opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures and people in a foreign university is something I don’t
want to miss. Finally, a foreign degree, especially a degree from a reputed USA or UK university is helpful
for better career prospects in our country. Considering all of the above-mentioned reasons, I have
decided to continue my study at an overseas university.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe a course you took in your college or university.
You should say:
what it was
when you took it
what you learned from this course
And explain why you took this course.
Part 3 - Details Discussion.
[OK, good. I would like to go back to you now.]
Q. How do you think studying overseas will be different to studying in your own country?
A. Studying in a foreign country is far different than studying in the home country. First of all, a student
would have to leave his family, relatives, friends and stay in a different country to continue his/ her
study in a foreign university. In home country s/he has the option to either attend classes from home or
to stay in the university residence halls. In the second case, s/he can meet family and relatives
frequently and can make new friends very quickly. While studying in a foreign university, students often
suffer from homesickness and have to get enrolled in part-time jobs to support his/ her expenses. While
studying overseas universities students can learn about different customs, culture and tradition.
Overseas universities are often better in quality than home universities and thus overseas universities
offer quality education and this has a better prospect in the future career. Among other differences, the
language, communication and exam systems might be different. Finally, an overseas university
Q. How do people in your country feel about protecting historic buildings?
A. Most of the people in my country would advocate protecting any significant historic building. The
historic buildings in my country are the icons of our heritage and we feel very proud to have them. It is
not unlikely for people to protest against any planning or activities that might negatively affect our
tradition and historic significance including those building.
I can recall an event from my college days when our teacher asked us to leave the classroom and take
part in a rally that would march towards the local administrative complex to protest a decision taken by
the local authority to diminish an old building to establish a hospital there. This old building was more
than 1000 years old and it was once a part of the early ‘independence movement’ in our country against
the invaders of a foreign power. The protest took a great shape and people stayed there until the local
authority assured that they will talk to the higher authority about it. The protest continued to grow and
eventually, after few months, it won its victory when an alternative landscape was chosen to build the
hospital. In fact, these types of events in my country are not rare and that shows our feelings about the
historic buildings.
Q. Do you think an area can benefit from having an interesting historic place locally? In what way?
A. An interesting historic place encourages national and international tourists to travel to this area and
this in terms of tourism and economic development is very important. Local people get many benefits
from a renowned tourist spot including employment opportunity, better exposure of their culture and
custom to the world and finally they get many development-works in their area since the government
invests in promoting the area.
Apart from that, having a historic place is an area is a matter of pride and people of such area can easily
describe their hometown or locality to the people of other parts of the country.
Q. What do you think will happen to historic places or buildings in the future? Why?
A. I think the prominent and popular historic places and buildings which are famous among national and
international tourists would survive and the government would try to preserve such places both because
of its historic and economic significance. Besides, many other historic places which are the part of the
national pride would also continue to exist as they are known throughout the country and government
would take care of such places.
However, there are many historic buildings and places that are less famous and have very few visitors to
visit them. Such buildings and places would face catastrophic destiny in a distant future. As the
population of our country is increasing, the necessity would appear to diminish such buildings and to
establish new multi-complex building. I guess such less important historic buildings and places would
cease to exist after a century when the generation of that time would give less priority to their past
heritage than their present necessity.
The teaching of history at school.....
Q. How were you taught history when you were at school?
A. I mostly learned about our national any many international historical events from our academic
books, journals and TV programs. Teachers used to teach us the history books we had in our syllabus.
They emphasized on the history that was part of our class lessons and some of the teachers were really
good as they explained the history in details. This covered mostly the national history. Sometimes the
school arranged trips to national historical places as part of our lessons and the local tour guides told us
a lot about the historical significance of such places.
We also learned from the story our teachers told us about numerous historical events especially about
our freedom-fight and Second World War. Sometimes the teachers inspired us to read history books and
gave us assignments on particular historical events and we had to complete our assignment as part of
our academic exams. This was an excellent way to learn more about the history.
Q. Are there other ways people can learn about history, apart from at school? How?
A. Definitely, there are many other ways people can learn about history and that varies from reading
books till travelling to historically important places.
First books offer us an excellent opportunity to learn about the world history. If someone is interested in
learning the History, he has countless options to read famous and resourceful historical books. Apart
from that, many television channels, like History Channel, National Geography Channel, Discovery
Channel etc. offer excellent documentaries on history that can be very helpful for learning about world
history. Libraries and museums could be other two important resources for people to learn about
history. When people travel to different places, they can also learn about the historical significance of
such places.
Reading history journals can be another good way of learning about the history. In fact, there are many
different ways of learning about history than to be taught history in the classroom by teachers and an
inquisitive person has many options to learn about that.
Q. Do you think history will still be a school subject in the future? Why?
A. I most certainly believe that history would always be a part of school syllabus in the near and far
future. The fundamental of history and its importance are learned from the school and that has a lasting
impact on students. The inquisitiveness about history is formed among students when the teachers
explain some great historic events in the classroom. The significance of history can never be denied as it
teaches us our past, our ancestors and the world our grandparents used to live. Those lessons create our
impression and concept about the world we live in.
We can’t build a great future without knowing our past and the school plays an important role in
forming our curiosity in History. That’s why I believe that history will always be a major subject in school
in the future.
PART 1 - Introduction:
[The examiner asks the candidate about him/her, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar
topics.]
Family:
Q. Do you have a large family or a small family?
A. I come from a small family. I live with my parents and two siblings. As I recall we used to live with our
grandparents, uncles and aunts many years ago. But now we have a nuclear family.
Q. Can you tell me something about them?
A. Yeah sure. My father is a doctor and he has been practising medicine for more than 15 years. He is a
devoted doctor and possesses a great and exemplary personality. People think that he has a very
controlled personality but we know that he is very kind. I am proud to have such a great father. He is my
idol in my life.
My mother is an angel and she is the most kindhearted woman I have ever seen in my life. She is a
teacher in a school and she teaches literature. She is my best friend and I adore her very much.
My brother is 3 years senior to me and he is working in a telecommunication company as a System

Analyst. He is around 28 years old and a very good friend and mentor to me.
My younger sister is only 12 years old and she is busy with her homework, study and computer. She is
very sweet and helps my mother often to finish her household chores. I love her very much and she talks
a lot to me. In our house, I am her best friend and I often help her completing her home works.
Q. How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?
A. I live with my family and I spent most of my time at home with my family members. When I am out of
home for my classes or go to hang out with friends are the times I stay away from my family. Apart from
that, I mostly spend time with them.
I have a very close relationship with my younger sister and my brother. We often go out together to
watch movies or to go shopping. We sometimes play computer games together. On an average, I spend
5-7 hours with my family members in a typical day.
Q. What sorts of things do you like to do together?
A. I like to discuss my plans with my father. I often take advice on important things from him. He
discusses his experience, tells me history and often he teaches me morality and importance of being
honest in life. He recommends me books and then we discuss these books in our free time.
I do everything with my brother John. We hang out together, watch movies, read books, sometimes we
fight, we often complaints to our parents about what I or he should not have done, we swim, catch fish,
play football and many other countless things. Though he is very friendly, he often scolds me whenever
he thinks I did something wrong. He even acts like a mentor sometimes. Nowadays, he got busy in his
office and that’s why we spend our time together on his days off.
I play computer games and chess with my sister and she often seeks my advice regarding things she
can’t decide alone. We watch cartoons and documentary on History Channel together.
I love to talk to my mother and she is very fond of feeding us. She often shares her experience at school
with us and we often watch TV serials and sports together. She loves to hear some classical music and I
have become a fan of her favourite singers. So I often listen to music with her. There are many more
activities that actually I do with my family members and those are the frequent ones.
Q. Did/ Do you get on well with your family? Why?

A. Yes, obviously I go well with my family. They are the most precious things I have in my life. They care
for me a lot, they help me on my difficult times and my whole existence is surrounded by them.
Whoever I am and whoever I become in future would be because of my family members’ love, care and
affection.
I have a strong bonding and friendly relationship with my family. They share their thoughts and everyday
experience with me. They always try to support me no matter what and all those mutual understanding
makes us a small, happy family.
PART 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
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 about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you
are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. ]
PART 3 - Follow-up Questions
Discussion topics:
Developments in education...
Q. How has education changed in your country in the last 10 years?
A. I live in a developing country where the education sector went through numerous changes including
the government’s more fund allocation in education, more women enrollment in higher studies,
changes in academic syllabus etc.
During the last 10 years, the most significant change that has happened in the education sector in my
country is the people’s mentality regarding the necessity of education. Only 20-30 years back many
parents showed little interest in sending their kids to school. But that has radically changed in my
country and nowadays almost every parent sends their children to school. This is a giant leap in my
opinion in terms of the advancement of our education. The government allocated a share portion of its
budget to ensure the school's infrastructure, study materials and salary of the teachers and that has
been proven effective to build a solid ground to make an education nation. Only in the last 5 years, our
literacy rate has almost doubled and I give a major credit to the government for ensuring free education
in primary level, special scholarship and monetary rewards to women students.
I am not 100% sure about the exact statistics but my best guess would be that more than 200-300
colleges and universities have been established in the last few years. We had only 4-5 engineering
university back in 2000 but we have more than 30 such educational institutions now. More importance
has been given to vocational education and thus a large number of underprivileged populations have
come under the vocational education system.
ell, that was a massive change and I have witnessed some of those changes in my own eyes including
how public exams’ quality has been improved, how the schools are emphasising on English and
Mathematics as academic subjects and so on and on.
Q. What changes do you foresee in the next 50 years?
A. If you ask me about the type of changes that might occur in the education sector in my country in
next 50 years, I would need to rely on my own past experience and predictions mostly. My best guess is
that the education would be more practical than theoretical in future. Women’s participation and
performance in education would excel to a great extent. More women would be in research and higher
education than their male counterpart.
The education would be expensive and private education institutes would be more demanding than the
public and state-owned ones. More foreign students would come to study here and the number of
higher education institutes would increase by many-fold than the current number.
The digitalization and computer-based education system would replace many traditional education
systems and the online education would be a very popular form during that time.
Curriculum and subject offered in the college and education level would see a dramatic increase and
technology would be the most important and demanding subject in this era.
Not sure if I will be alive or not to see the changes but I hope many positive changes within the next 50
years in my country including 100% literacy rate, more engineering and research-based education
system, some of our universities are raking in the world’s best university list and we are renowned as a
country of a very excellent place for education.
A national education system...
Q. How do the expectations of today’s school leavers compare with those of the previous generation?
A. Well, the school quitters nowadays are expected to study further and get involved in a part-time job
to gain practical experience. The job market is pretty competitive compared to the previous time.
Getting a good job requires talent, some practical experience, good grades in school and many other
criteria. The competition in public service or government jobs is even higher. In the past decades there
were very few school graduates in my country and hence securing a job both in public and private sector
was not that tough.
The requirement is education is higher than the past. Twelve class degree is not enough to get a decent
job. Recruiters are looking for candidates with prior job experiences and at least Bachelor degree. Thus
the school leavers nowadays have no other option but to continue their studies. Getting a part-time job
besides the study is a dream for many.
I heard from my grandfather that there were only few bachelor degree holders in his whole village while
there must be more than 100 bachelor degree holders in a single community these days.
Those who leave school without completing the course have no other option but to either look after
their family business or manage a job where physical labour is the only skill that s/he has.
The population in my country has almost doubled in the last decade and that is pretty obvious that the
completion the school leavers nowadays face is tremendous. Among the school leavers, many decide
their major in college or university while others prefer vocational education. This facility was very
narrow in my grandfather’s generation as I know. So I would say there is a whole lot of difference
between current and past generations in terms of their opportunity, action and plan after leaving
school.
Q. What role do you think extracurricular activities play in education?
A. Extracurricular activities sharpen the minds of students and enhance their creativity. Activities that
require physical movements keep their body fit and thus the importance of extracurricular activities are
immense. It is often experienced that kids who have interests in sports and games outperform the
others in many fields. Extracurricular activities like singing, debating, painting can be very handy in terms
of career enhancement. Students who have extracurricular activities possess better leadership and
social activities. Finally, from my experience, I can say that such students have better knowledge about
the world than students who are solely focused on academic lessons.
Different styles/ methods of teaching and learning...
Q. What method of learning works best for you?
A. I prefer to work in a pair for the complex topics and subjects. The group discussion, in particular,
works best for me. When I study in a group I can discuss my views and learn opinions of others. Thus the
discussion is always helpful and I can better perform in an exam and remember the details for a long.
Q. How beneficial do you think it is to group students according to their level of ability?
A. It’s always beneficial for students to make a group for study and discussion. If the group comprises
students of similar calibre and talent levels, they are proven to be more helpful. Similar abilities of
students in a group can be advantageous from mainly two points of views. They are more frank to
participate in any discussion and they have a good understanding among themselves. Secondly, they
understand each other better and can advise in an effective way.
If a group is formed with different levels of students, there is a chance that a really talented student
would get bored with the silly discussions by the others while a dull student among really talented group
mates would not dare to opine whenever s/he likes.
Festivals:
Q. Tell me about the most important festival in your country.
A. The most important festive in my country would be the Eid. A majority of our population are Muslims
and this is why the Eid is the most celebrated and most important festival in our country.
Q. What special food and activities are connected with this festival?
A. During the Eid Mubarak in Indonesia, people cook and eat Ketupat and Rendang, which are served
with spices and fried chicken. Among the activities, people go to Pray in the morning, visits relatives and
friends, wear new dresses and embrace each other to great people and cooks delicious foods to
celebrate this day in a special way.
Q. What do you most enjoy about it?
A. What I enjoy most about the festive is that I could see people spend sometimes with their big
families once in a year. They would pray and dine in together, and it feels great to see that. People are
usually busy at their colleges or office and during the Eid, they get a long vacation and meet the people
they care. I also like the way small kids celebrate this special day. They seem to be so happy and
contented and all of them wear new dresses and that gives me immense pleasures.
Q. Do you think festivals are important for a country? Why?
A. Yes, I do believe that festivals are important because they could represent the identity of a country.
And then festivals could also attract tourists and would boost the tourism industry sector. Working class
people need vacations and the festivals are great ways to refresh the tiredness of people that they feel
from the monotonous daily routines. The important festivals also bring people together and eliminate
the classifications we have in our society.
PART 2 - Cue Card
Describe a film or a TV programme which has made a strong impression on you.
You should say:
what kind of film or TV programme it was, e.g. comedy
when you saw the film or TV programme

what the film or TV programme was about
and explain why this film or TV programme made such an impression on you.
[ 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. ]
PART 3 - Detailed Discussion
Discussion topics:
People’s cinema-going habits nowadays
Q. Do you think the cinema has increased or decreased in popularity in recent years?
A. I believe that the popularity of cinema has increased in the past few years. It can be seen from the
number of Movie theatres that have been build in many big cities. It means that the demand of cinema
has increased and more business people are investing on the building the cinema halls. Apart from that,
more television channels are showing movies daily and the numbers of movie viewers are increasing day
by day. The globalisation and easy access to foreign films made it possible for people to watch movies
that were produced and released on the other side of the planet.
Q. In your opinion, will this trend continue into the future?
A. Yes, I do believe that it will grow more in the future. It is because that we are living in the modern
world where we have more opportunity to view the various genres of movies from different countries.
The working hours have become longer and the works are more stressful these days. This means that
people need more entertainment to loosen their tense, and one of them is by going to the cinema.
Movies are becoming more popular among the teenagers and because of the variety of movies people
would go to watch movies more.
Making a film or TV drama of real/ fictional events
Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making films of real-life events?
A. The advantages of making films based on a real-life event are that we could learn many things from
such films. For example, when we make a film based on a true story of World War 1 or 2, we can learn
about the cruelties of war, therefore we should avoid any kind of wars and support the world peace. The
real event movies are more important in terms of underlining story, lesson, historical figures and facts.
This type of film reveals the past among us and creates a lasting impression on the viewers.
However, among the drawbacks of such films, we can say that it is not easy to produce such movies that
would be based on true facts and entertaining at the same time. Producers often need to put extra
emphasis on choosing casts, costumes and locations to make such movies. Such films might be biased
sometimes and would spark a flame of criticisms. Then there is a chance that it won’t be able to attract
all types of movie viewers and that the box office hits of such movies are often uncertain.
Q. How important do you think it is for a filmmaker to remain true to the original story?
A. Well, I think it depends on how the director wants to convey the message of the film. If his purpose is
to show history, then I believe that it should stick to the original story. Meanwhile, if the aim of the films
is for popularity or entertainment, then the director could develop the story.
Sometimes many books are converted to films and in such cases, the filmmakers often change the
dialogues and story of the original one. If the story is a fictitious one, I think the filmmakers should
change a bit to make the movie more attractive. However, if the story is based on a prominent historical
event or person, then they should remain as much authentic and true as possible to the original event or
character.
Censorship and the freedom of the film-maker/TV producer
Q. Should films and television be censored or should we be free to choose what we see?
A. In my opinion, I think films and TV programmes should be censored since they might contain some
inappropriate scenes which could be embarrassing for the whole family. The amount of violence, blood-
scene, drug abuse and slangs used on TV programmes and movies should also be censored as it might
not be appropriate for people of all ages.
Many films show adults or violence scenes these days, and they should be censored, since it could have
negative effects on people, especially on the children’s imagination.
Q. How do you think censorship laws will change in the next 20 years?
A. Well, even though I support censorship, but I think it will be loosen in the future because people
would be able to access films from many sources including the internet these days. For example,
children will be able to download films in their tablet PCs and watch films that they like. Therefore it is
important for us to monitor our children’s gadget these days, to ensure that they watch appropriate
films.
The trends of movie censorship reveal the fact that movies are not censored as strictly as the used to be
in the past. The freedom of creative arts will also be a dominating factor for the loose censorship of
movies.
PART 1 - Introduction:
[The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar
topics.]
Visitors:
Q. What would you suggest a visitor should see and do in your country?
A. I am from Singapore and my country is not only famous for high-end shopping malls, fine dining and
luxury hotels but also it has a vibrant history and diverse ethnic quarters, lovely public places and many
tourist attractions. For a visitor, I would suggest Marina Bay Sands, Chinatown, Changi Chapel and
Museum, Sentosa Island and Singapore Flyer. Those are already very famous tourist spots in our country
and a visitor would definitely enjoy the lovely sights and attractive landscapes there. If the visitor loves
shopping, Singapore is the place to be.
The rich collection antiques, local products, electronic gadgets and other necessary things make the
Singapore shopping malls hot favourite among visiting tourists. Dining is another great experience a
tourist can have from here and the museums and botanical gardens would be exquisite places for any
tourists to explore and learn about true Asian traditions and customs.
Q. Are there any traditional arts or music you would recommend?
A. We have comparatively young history and we went through a rapid modernization and due to this
genuine art, cultural heritage and music are not as diverse as it should have been. However, in terms of
rich ethnic markup without any doubt, we have the best Western-style performing arts such as opera or
ballet as well as plenty of indigenous Malay, Indian and Chinese arts.
Each of the ethnic group here maintains their traditional music, art and artistic heritage. We have
vibrant art galleries and exhibition works across the country.
There is no better place than Singapore Art Museum to get a thorough grounding in Singaporean visual
art. Singapore Symphony Orchestra at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is a place I would recommend
highly. Apart from these Mosaic Music festivals, Singapore Dance Theatre, Indian Bhaskar Academy of
Arts some other recommended places to get a thorough glimpse of our traditional art and music.
Q. Tell me about the kind of foreign visitors or tourists who go to your country.
A. Tourism in Singapore is very famous and it is indeed a major industry to our economy and GDP. We
get more than double tourists each year than our own population. A majority of the tourists who visit
Singapore come from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Australia and India. Other countries from where a
significant number of tourists visit Singapore each year are the Philippines, Japan, the UK, Thailand and
the United States.
The visiting tourists come from different age groups and among them 20-40 years old could be seen
more frequently. Some tourists come to enjoy their holidays, some come for shopping and business
needs and some of them are adventure seekers and explorer.
Q. In what ways has tourism changed your country?
A. Tourism is one of the most significant contributors to our economy. The numbers of tourists come
here is much higher than our own population. Because of the substantial growth in tourism in
Singapore, both seasonal and full-time job opportunity has increased. Cross-cultural and intercultural
communications have developed and many extensive infrastructural developments have been done by
the Government. For example, the creation of SembCorp NEWater plant has been established in
Singapore which is one of the world's largest water recycling facilities now. Because of the tourists from
different countries, our own heritage has been greatly enriched and it has become a lively place.
Among the negative impacts, I would say air pollution has increased from all the carbon emissions from
planes and land transport. Some loss of authenticity of culture and traditions was obvious.
PART 2 - Cue Card
Describe a memorable event in your life.
You should say:
when the event took place
where the event took place
what happened exactly
and explain why this event was memorable for you.
[ You will have to talk about the topic for one to two 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.]
The role of ceremony in our lives:
Q. How important are ceremonies in our lives?
A. Ceremonies are our expressions of joy, passion, devotion and bonding. We celebrate through the
different ceremonies we have in our life. Some ceremonies have religious, patriotic, cultural and
traditional significance. They are filled with ritual and it helps us to acknowledge the true meaning of our
life and presence.
Many ceremonies strengthen our family and social bonding. We celebrate to welcome a newborn into
this world, to cherish our memory, to congratulate someone; in graduation, marriage and anniversary
ceremonies. Many ceremonies show that we care, and we are true friends; which simply help to heal
the wound.
Ceremonies motivate us, inspire us and refresh us to work in new spirit and some ceremonies let us
forget our woes and depression. Some ceremonies like New Year Eve, Christmas, Eid are celebrated
worldwide and remind us who we are, what course of actions define us. Finally, ceremonies can bring
enemies together to forget their hostility and gives us excellent opportunity to know new people and
make friends.
Q. Do you see the role of private and public ceremonies changing in the future?
A. I think I have already observed some changes in the role of both private and public ceremonies in our
life. That’s why I believe that the ceremonies, as well as their roles in our personal and social life, would
also change in the future. For example, some ceremonies are not as widely celebrates as we used to do
it in the past. Many public ceremonies have political relation and that would surely be changed.
In terms of the role of private ceremonies-- their role would change in terms of their influence on our
personal and social life. Since people in a different era have different doctrine and way of living, the role
of private festivals thus changes over time. The public ceremonies changes based on a country’s
economic and political situations, so do their roles in our lives.
Attitudes to marriage in your country:
Q. Have attitudes to marriage changed in recent years?
A. Yes, in my opinion, that has changed a lot. While arranged marriage was the norm in past decade,
people no longer follow this trend nowadays. The average age of marriage for both male and female is
around 25 years, while it was far less than that just in last decade. Parents in older generations prepared
their daughters to get married to established men. This attitude has changed and they are now making
sure that their daughters have their own identity and establishment before getting married.
While the number of single fathers or single mothers in our country was very few, this has increased
nowadays and seems like this is because of the increased divorce rate.
Q. In what ways do men and women feel differently about marriage, in your opinion?
A. I think the basic feelings of marriage would be same for both men and women. This includes the
excitement, some anxiety, dream, hope, uncertain new lifestyle, responsibilities etc.
But it’s also true that in our society marriage means a bonding between a man and woman and in a
traditional arrangement the bride would leave her house and start living in the groom’s house. From this
context, the girl’s feeling would be different from the boy. The boy would be responsible for earning the
money and that’s something the bride would not feel anxious about.
Events of national/global significance:
Q. What sort of national events make headlines in your country?
A. Any big political movement, a success or failure by our national sports team, a natural disaster, a new
law, any brutal crime, national festivals or misconduct by any renowned politician would usually make
headlines in our newspapers.
Any big success by our scientists, engineers, researchers would also make headlines. Sometimes news
editors pick some interesting and comical events to presents at the headlines of their newspapers as
well.
Q. Does the media in your country pay more attention to global or national events?
A. We have more than 100 daily newspapers and more than 20 TV channels that mainly focus on our
nationals events. But that does not mean that they ignore the important global events to be reported. In
fact, they make a good balance of national and international news and events. Some programs and
sections of newspapers are dedicated for national events while others are for international news and
events. I would say that would be a 60, 40 rations in terms of national and international news and
events in our media.
Daily Routine
Q. What would you like to change in your daily routine?
A• I would like to wake up early in the morning. I usually wake up at around 9.00 am and that’s mainly
because I am late to go to bed and I would like this one aspect to be changed from my current daily
routine.
Q. Are all your days the same?
A• Not really. For me, a day-off is quite different than the busy working day in every perspective. Apart
from that different circumstances and events make the days different from each other. While Sunday is
a day to spend time with my family members and to meet friends and play with them in the evening, I
have a tight schedule at the university and work on Monday.
Q. Tell me about your typical weekday and your typical weekend.
A• In a typical weekday I have to wake up a bit early and revise my university lessons and then I rush to
the university campus to attend the lecture. At around 2.00 pm I eat my lunch in the cafeteria and spent
the whole evening in the library. After I return home at around 7.00 pm I spent my time in my study
room and have my dinner with my family members. I watch a news channel for an hour and then get
back to my room. I read a storybook for a while and at around 1.00 am I go to bed.
On the contrary, in a typical weekend, I wake up late and take my breakfast in the TV room while surfing
the TV channels. I go shopping with my father at around 12.00 and eat my lunch with my family
members. I either take a nap or play computer games in the noon and in the evening I meet my friends.
At night I watch a movie and take my dinner late than usual. I surf the internet and watch TV sometimes
at night.
Q. What is the balance of work/ study and free time in your normal day?
A• In a typical weekday, I have to put more emphasis on my study, classes and assignment. But that
does not make me totally busy not to have my very personal time at all. Amid of a busy day, I find my
times. For instance, after I wake up in the morning, I meet my parents and spent few times with them. In
my way to my university, I read story books or magazines. During the break of my classes, I gossip with
my classmates and sometimes I meet my friends on my way back to home. I help my mum on some
household works at night and I make time to watch TV, browse the internet and read novels. So I would
say my daily routine is kind of balanced and I am contented with that.
PART 2- Cue Card
Topic:
Describe something you own which is very important to you.
You should say:
where you got it from
how long you have had it
what you use it for
and explain why it is so important to you.
Discussion topics:
How values can change
Q. What kind of possessions show status in your country?
A• Well, in our country a large house, expensive and latest car, latest electronic gadgets are often
considered to be the possessions of high status. Apart from that, a top position in a well-known
company and exposure to media are two other things that people often consider as symbols of high
status.
Q. Do you think it was different for your grandparents?
A• I think it was not much different. The electronic gadgets would be the latest additions, though.
During my grandparent’s era, the symbols of status were land ownership, political influence, big houses,
and expensive cars - which were quite similar as they are today. I guess the so-called status symbols are
quite materialistic in our society and that’s why it was not much different from my grandparents as well.
The consumer society

Q. Modern society is often called ‘materialistic’. Why do you think this is?
A• This is mainly because of our inclination to worldly success and competition to possess more than we
need. The globalisation has also affected our mentality to possess more and more than ever before. We
compete with others and put too much concern about our status. The old ways of traditional life and
values have declined alarmingly among the societies and we are following the trend without giving
much consideration. The decline of family bonding and patriotism are also making us more materialistic.
We feel proud to own a luxury car, latest cell phone and powerful parents while we think very less about
the people who are suffering from daily basic needs. This mentality is like a virus and competition
among us is also making it worse.
Q. Do you think consumerism is a positive or a negative development?
A• The concept of consumerism causes a materialistic belief that the more materials acquired by an
individual the better, implying an increased value placed on material possessions. In my opinion, this is a
negative development. While millions of people are starving every day, others are changing their mobile
phone and car every few months. The waste disposal has already become a huge issue and the
increased usage of electronic devices are increasing the world temperature which is dangerous for the
world. The consumerism also makes people more materialistic and thus they forget the traditions and
values of their society.
The consumer market
Q. What is the role of advertising?
A• The true role of advertising is to promote a product or service among the potential consumers and
customers. Advertising is particularly important to establish the brand reputation in the market and to
allure people to purchase a product or to enlist to a service offered. Advertisement from non-profit
organisations and the government often aim to create awareness on important issues among people.
Q. How do you think the Internet will affect buying patterns in the future?
A• The Internet has already established its supremacy in the consumer market and a lot of people
nowadays purchase products or services online. The e-commerce is booming and it is not far away when
people would absolutely rely on online shopping than the conventional marketplace. The e-commerce
websites are ever increasing and people no longer needs to go to a shopping mall to purchase the
products s/he needs. The advancement in internet technology will capture a major share of all trades
and shopping done by consumers in the near future.
Q. How did you reach the examination centre?
A. After I left my home I hired a taxi and it dropped me in front of the exam venue. So it was easier for
me to reach here.
Q. Do you like travelling?

A. Yes, I do like travelling. Travelling gives me the first-hand experience of a diverse culture, place and
people. I would like to travel more often in the future.
Q. How do you usually travel?
A. I usually travel by private vehicles. I own a car and this is my primary means of commuting.
Sometimes I take a train or a bus when I need to travel somewhere far away.
Q. What are the most common types of transportation run on the roads in your town?
A. Well, private cars and public buses are the most two common types of vehicles in my town. Taxis and
trams are also available. To reach a far destination within the city one can also take a metro rail.
Q. Which types of transportation do people in your country often use to move?
A. Citizens in my country mostly use public buses to move from one place to another within the city. If
they need to visit outside the city, they take the train and that’s the most convenient way of travelling
for long distance in our city. Sometimes people hire a taxi, which is bit expensive, to reach important
places where they need to maintain strict time schedules.
Q. Where have you travelled to lately?
A. I went to Hong Kong to have some business deals two months ago. This is the latest tour I have had.
Q. What kind of places do you like to visit?
A. I like to visit places with natural beauty and particularly love to be at sea beaches.
Q. Do you think that new transportation system should be introduced in your city? Why?
A. I don’t think new transportation system would be required in my city right now. However, the existing
transportation system like public bus and tram should be renovated. The number of such public
transportations should also be increased for the convenience of the commuters.
PART 2 - Cue Card
Cue Card Topic:
Describe a historical place that you know about.
You should say:
• what the place is
• where it is located
• what is the historical significance of the place
and explain what you think about this place.

[You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you
are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.]
Q. Which city in the world you would like to visit? Why?
A. I would like to visit Brussels, which is the Capital of Belgium. This city is quite distinctive and after I
saw a documentary on this city in Discovery Channel, I made my mind to visit this city someday. The
heart of the city has the ornate Grand-Place and many cafes and fast food shops inside the 17th-century
guild houses. This city is the symbol of ancient prominence and the intricate Gothic Hôtel de Ville (town
hall) with its distinctive bell tower is something worth visiting.
Q. What will you suggest to a tourist who came to visit your country?
A. I would suggest any foreign tourist for visiting the National Museum first. This would be an excellent
opportunity for him/ her to learn about our history and traditions. I would also advise this person to stay
in the northern rural part of the country to observe some of the historically important significance of the
17th century. The city centre at the west part of our capital offers an excellent chance to observe the
lively gathering of people from different professions. The main attraction of this place is actually the
most popular coffee shop in our city and one of the best places to know about the people of our
country. The Beach in the city of Graham is another attractive place this person should visit. The exotic
foods, the tranquillity of the nature and wild beauties of the birds and animals are sure to amaze him/
her.
Q. Why travelling is important?
A. Travelling is, in fact, a unique experience and a great source of firsthand knowledge. Travelling helps
us to broaden our horizon of knowledge and deepen our understanding of the world, people and
different cultures. Lessons learned from travelling different places are proven to be quite effective in
practical life. Knowledge gained from books is often too much theoretical while travelling, on the other
hand, gives us an excellent opportunity to learn about life, culture, history and geography. There is a
quite interesting saying that represents the true importance and significance of travelling “The more
you will read the more will you learn. And the more you will learn the more places you would want to
travel.”
Q. Have you ever been to a foreign country?
A. Yes, I have been to several foreign countries including the UK, India, Malaysia, Spain and Nepal. Each
country has its own traditions and infrastructures so they gave me a whole new experience as a visitor.
Q. How do you compare the country you have visited with your own?
A. Well, the countries I have visited are quite different than my home country in terms of people, their
way of grooming, the language the use, the buildings, the history, the foods and many other aspects.
While my countries have very few skyscrapers and high rising buildings, the UK and Spain had plenty of
them. The foods and people’s interactions were different. Finally, I am accustomed to all the aspects
and way of life in my home country while these two were quite new for me in other countries.
Q. How can travelling be important for students?
A. Well, travelling is extremely important for students, I believe. In fact, travelling is also a form of
education. It helps to broaden the outlook of the students. The things that students learn in their
classrooms, they can see those when they travel and their knowledge becomes matured. Moreover,
when students will travel in different places, they would come out of their comfort zones which in
reality will increase their skills to adapt to new situations and learn to deal with them smoothly in the
future. But the most important thing is that travelling is fun. It provides immense pleasure to the
students. It refreshes their mind and helps to focus on their studies.
Q. Do you work or are you a student?
A. I have been working as a medical laboratory technician since July 2013.
Q. What is difficult about your job?
A. I am dealing with the human for their sample diagnosis and analysis every day. So there is no scope
of error and the job requires utmost dedication and sincerity. In my opinion, no scope for any mistake in
my job is the most difficult part.
Q. Would you recommend your job to someone else?
A. Yes, I would love to do that. This job really satisfies me. Every day I am helping people and this gives
me an immense pleasure and a sense of fulfilment. The medical report done by me can help people
prevent serious diseases, such as lung cancer, at the very early stage. My job also helps improve public
health. For example, I was one of the technicians to provide the results of people body check last year.
From this regards, I would recommend this job to others who want to help people as well as have a
meaningful career.
Q. What are the types of shops that you usually go to?
A. I usually go to the supermarket. Actually, I go to a supermarket three times a week for my various
needs for shopping.
Q. What is the name of the shop?
A. The name of the shop I usually go to is called ‘Welcome’ and ‘Supreme Market’.
Q. What changes have you seen in those shops these days?

A. Honestly, I haven't seen any significant changes in those shops these days. While I do see some
changes on the way people purchase their goods. Apart from better decoration and more salespersons,
things have been almost same as it was a few years ago.
Q. Do you read books? What kinds of books?
A. Not really. I read research papers regularly. I used to read a lot but nowadays I spend most of the
time reading professional readings.
Q. Did you read books when you were a child? How often?
A. Yes, I did. I read fairy tales when I was a child, like Snow White and Cinderella. I used to read fairy
tales every day after school.
Q. Do children nowadays love reading?
A. I'm afraid not. Children nowadays prefer to play games on iPod and in other gaming devices, rather
than reading books. In our childhood, reading books was the main activity among children but nowadays
children have electronic gadgets and internet connection to spend time. So they read less on an average
than our generation.
Q. Would you give a book as a gift?
A. Definitely, I would. In fact, I often do that. I gave my best friend the book called "Bridget Jones's
Diary" as her birthday present recently.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe a magazine that you often read.
You should say :
-- What is it
-- What type of people read it
-- Is it popular in your country
and explain why it is important to you to read it.
Part 3 - Two-way Discussion.

Q. Compare reading a newspaper and a magazine.
A. Newspaper, as its name suggests, includes all kinds of news and recent events and editorials. For
example, by reading the daily newspaper, we can get all information happened yesterday and in the
week, sometimes even today’s event. While, magazines, on the other hand, are more likely to focus on
certain areas; such as geography, spots, short story, significant recent events etc. For instance, the
magazine "Hello", includes lots of news about celebrities. People, who like stars like Beyonce or Victoria,
can get special information from it.
Finally, newspapers are targeted for all the people while magazine targets people with a special
attraction to a certain niche or field. For instance, a newspaper might include an interesting news about
a successful genetic engineering experiment that has grabbed a considerable attention on people
recently with other regular and diverse type of news. On the other hand, a magazine which is based on
Genetic Engineering is aimed to target professionals and students of this field and would cover most of
its articles on this subject.
Q. How do people read them? Do they just read the headlines or the entire story?
A. It depends. Most of the people prefer to read the headlines first. If a headline attracts their attention,
they prefer to read the whole story afterwards. For some certain people, it is true that they are the fan
of some newspapers or magazines and they are likely to read all of them.
Again, in case of newspapers, people read the headlines and often skim through the news. Magazine
readers prefer mostly to read the details article.
Q. Why do people read magazines?
A. Like I said earlier, people read magazines to seek certain information. People read "Hello" and "US
weekly" to get gossip and fashion news of celebrities. Geography and Nutrients are the magazines that
offer the knowledge in special areas. Many professionals and students prefer to read magazines as those
often come with special news, in-depth articles and research papers related to their profession and
study.
Q. Is reading the newspaper popular in your country?
A. Yes, newspaper reading among people is quite popular actually. Evening papers are the most popular
newspapers in my country. We get to know news from it every day. For example, the new policy issued
by the government, and the construction of the train could be learned from such daily newspapers.
Q. What are the other sources of news? Do people from the rural areas have the same access to these
sources as people from the urban areas?
A. People can obtain news by watching TV and using the internet. These are also the population ways to
get news. I believe so. In our modern society, even newspaper and magazine are popular, watching TV
and the internet become the most important and convenient ways for people no matter where they are
living.
Q What are the advantages of the Internet?
A. When people read a newspaper or a magazine, they can't choose what kind of information exactly
they are willing to read. For example, it is hard to chase a piece of information about how a special
medical technique developed in this month by reading them. But it works with the internet. People can
simply put keywords in Google search and get the results in one second. It is easier and more
convenient. Again it’s not possible to purchase all the newspapers and magazines from a store. On the
contrary, you can read as many newspapers, magazines and other news sources from the internet. With
the popularity of social media like Twitter and Facebook, the news is being shared and read by people
without even searching for them. So I would say the advantages of the internet as a whole and in terms
of communication and news source is unparalleled.
Q. Are there any disadvantages?
A. Of course, it has. Every coin has two sides. The disadvantage of using the internet is that there are too
many results and we have to choose which one to read that contains more useful information. The other
disadvantage is that it is not very healthy to sit in front of laptop or computer for a long time. Finally, the
news sources are not always authentic and one can often get biased and false news from the internet.
Q. Describe the impact of the internet on the lives of the students.
A. It depends. For high school students, I think the negative impact overtake the position parts. They are
more likely to be attracted by internet games, instead of learning things. They would spend too much
time chatting and playing games than reading interesting articles.
The college students can control them better than high school students. The Internet is a useful tool for
them. The Internet can offer them information to help them find the reference materials, especially for
their dissertations and assignments.
For younger students like primary and secondary students, I think they should not use the internet at all.
It is obvious that they will hurt their eyes and might find unsuitable content which is detrimental to their
physical and psychological growth.
Overall, students are relying on the internet heavily than the past generation. They find study materials,
they submit their homework, find references from the internet and that has many positive sides in
terms of their interaction with the teachers and classmates.
Q. Do you recommend that all countries adopt the latest trends in technology?
A. I don't think so. Whether the latest trends in technology should be used or not depends on the
development of the country. For example, when the technique of mitochondrial donation was published
early this year, it was impossible for some developing countries to adopt this. It is not only because the
money spent on this technique is expensive, but also the condition of technique in the country. Maybe
America can use this one quickly, but for some countries, they can't even think about this when many
people are living in poverty.
However, the widely accepted technologies like online learning should be adopted by all countries for
the sake of advancement.
Q. What's your name?
A. My name is Anoop Asokan.
Q. What do you do?
A. I am a Nurse by profession and I work for Saudi Aramco Remote Area clinics in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Q. Where do you come from?
A. I belong to India, and my hometown is called as Kochi, which is the commercial capital of the State of
Kerala.
Q. Do you like your country?
A. As a matter of fact, I would say, I am proud that I am an Indian and yes, I love and respect my country
a lot.
Q. What do you like about your country?
A. Well, my country has the world's largest democracy with more than 125 crore residents. Additionally,
you won't be able to find another nation like India with its vast diversity in culture, language, customs
and race. The simple and amiable people who represent the country are quite helpful to others. Our
country has a vast diversity of natural beauty and if you travel India, you can in a sense say that you have
travelled the entire world.
Q. What street do you live in?
A. As I have already mentioned, I live in the city of Jubail, and the street where I live is Jubail Central
Street.
Q. What is the street called?
A. It's Jubail Central Street.
Q. Why is your street called this way?
A. Well, I suppose, it's because this street extends from the heart of the city to the Northern end. I don't
know if there are any other factors which attribute to this name.
Q. Do you like your street?

A. By contrast to the other streets, this is my favourite one. The most significant reason for this could be
the fact that, it's the busiest street in the city with all types of shopping destinations.
Q. What do you like about your street?
A. I presume it's the ambience and the busy nature of the street. It's so nice to commute around during
busy hours.
Q. Do you like living in this city? Why?
A. Yes, as a matter of fact, I like this city more than any other cities in Saudi Arabia. My city is the home
to some of the major petrochemical companies in the world and maybe that's the reason why Jubail is
regarded as the largest Industrial city in the Middle East. It is a beautiful city with all the facilities a city
dweller can expect.
Q. Are you a city dweller? Why?
A. Yes. I am. I like to explore the nook and corner of the city, looking for best restaurants, and
entertainment centres. Moreover, I love to live in a city than in a village.
Q. What do you like doing with your friends?
A. Primarily, I would say, it's partying. I love to enjoy the weekends with friends. I would also like to
watch movies when my friends are around. Sometimes I love to discuss the recent events and politics
with my friends.
Q. What is your favourite meal?
A. No doubt, it's biryani. I reckon it's a blend of Indian and Arabian food, but very delicious.
Q. Who cooks in your family?
A. Like every other Indian family, my mother and my wife do all the household works including cooking.
Occasionally, though, I would also like to experiment.
Q. What is their best meal (house special)?
A. It's the traditional Kerala rice and spicy fish curry. We consume it almost every day.
Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Module - Cue Card:
Topic:
An important event in your life.
You should say:
-- what is it
-- how old you were then
-- what happened
and explain why this is an important event in your life.
Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking Module - Follow-up question:
Q. Is it important to celebrate different events in our lives?
A. Yes. I definitely think so. It's our responsibility to make sure that we enjoy and celebrate our life. It's
the best way to create awesome memories and for me, it means a lot. The tradition of giving surprise
gifts and spending time together with family and friends, is inevitable, according to me, in these hectic
modern days. Moreover, it's a chance to meet new people and to refresh relationships with people
around us.
Q. Are you a goal-settler? Why?
A. I wouldn't dare to say I am a goal setter. I would rather like to experience everything which comes in
my way, than creating goals and waiting for them to be achieved. I have always believed that when you
live, you need to exhibit certain ethics and moral values, which would take you to your destiny and until
this moment, it comes true in my life.
Q. Do you prefer celebrating family occasions at home or in a restaurant? Why?
A. Definitely home. It's the place where we spend most of our life. I would not risk spoiling my
memories, at a place which has little significance to us. Moreover, at home, I feel safe and happy with
my dearest people around me. I don't know, why, but I have seen many people partying at restaurants
and I presume it's always a personal choice.
Q. How important decisions can affect our lives?
A. Well, decisions have numerous things to do with our lives. In fact, with a good decision, we can settle
our lives while a bad one may ruin it. Hence, this is important to take decisions after lots of analysis and
calculating the risks so that there is no regret later. Regarding the choice of things, one should consider
relevant other issues too before taking the decision. Initially, some decisions may appear insignificant
but they might have hidden significance in life. Therefore, everyone has the freedom to think before
taking a decision and we should take advantage of it.
Q. What are some important historical events in your country?

A. India, or the Republic of India, is a land of numerous historical events. Since an ancient past, the
country has been the subject to be occupied and exploited. Rulers appeared and disappeared. Empires
have been built and destroyed. But the most remarkable events took place in the past couple of
centuries. Occupation of the British in 1757 was one of the most influencing historical events through
the Battle of Plassey and the independence of India in 1945 was the greatest event so far. The
participation of the commoners in the elections is another important aspect to consider too.
Q. Do you think the money a government spend to celebrate national and public events are justified?
Why/Why not?
A. Well, the question is really critical to answer. The government of India spends a big amount of money
for celebrating various national and public events. I do not think the matters are justified at all. The
money spent for the celebration could be used for some other purposes and particularly for the
development of infrastructures inside the country. Some of the parts of India are devoid of necessary
civic facilities and the government could reduce the event range and use the rest of the funds for such
development. Providing subsidy on daily necessaries would make life comfortable to the commoners
and the government may also pay a thought about this.
Part 1 - Introduction:
A. My name is Marco Guido. You can call me Marco.
Q. Are you working or studying?
A. I am currently working in a Bank in Italy.
Q. How long have you been working for this company?
A. I have been working for this Bank for the last one year. To be more precise, it would be 14 months
now.
Q. What are your main duties?
A. I work there as a senior officer and my main responsibility is to take care of the bank customers
including registering their complaints, issuing chequebooks, doing transactions, helping my co-workers
etc.
Q. What do you like about work you do?
A. I had almost no experience in banking and financial sector before I joined the Bank. I have learned
how the Banking sector function, how it helps rolling the economy of the country, how it contribute to
ensuring the money supply in the market and how financial world function. I am yet to learn a lot but I
would say I have learned a lot in the last 14 months. The opportunity to learn is the most important
aspect that I really love about my job. The working environment, the coworkers and the salary structure
are other attractive things I like about this job.
Q. What do you want to change or improve in it?
A. I would recommend more Bank account types for different segments of the population, also adding
innovative and modern banking and more transparency in the Banking business. The bank is pretty
organised and structures in Italy. There would be very little to change. But in terms of adding
innovations, there are still plenty of scopes and opportunities to be implemented.
Q. Do you like shopping?
A. I am not that much fan of shopping but yes, sometimes I love to shop, especially the food items,
electronic gadgets, clothes and household appliances are in my favourite shopping list.
Q. What do you usually shop for? What food items do you buy?
A. I mostly shop food items for my home. Besides that, I often go to shopping malls to purchase clothes,
electronics and home appliances. Whenever I find that my food reserve and daily necessity items are
almost consumed, I feel the need to visit a shop. For the clothing items, I usually shop for different
occasions.
Q. What time do you do the shopping? Why?
A. I usually shop the food items in the early morning. For the clothes and other items, I prefer shopping
in the evening. From my experience, fresh food items and vegetables could be bought in the early
morning when the shops get the supply. In the evening the fruits and vegetables are not as fresh as they
are in the morning. And that’s why I prefer purchasing them in the morning.
On the other hand, I have more time to roam in the shopping malls in the evening after my work and for
this, I prefer this time for buying items like electronic gadgets, clothes etc.
Topic:
Describe a child you know.
You should say:
-- how old is he or she
-- what does s/he look like
-- how you two are related

and explain why do you like/dislike this child.
Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking Module - Follow-up questions:
Q. What kind of children activities are there available in your city?
A. Children in our city often play outdoor games, though this trend is changing day-by-day with the
advancement of computing and gaming devices. Children can visit the museum, zoological garden, and
amusement parks in my city. They often go to exhibitions from schools which they enjoy a lot. Many
parents take their children to their relatives or friends’ houses where they play and make friends with
other kids. They are also allowed to watch cartoons and other programmes suitable for them.
Q. What do you need to do to interest a child in such activities?
A. We need to show our own engagement in an activity to show a child that this is particularly enjoyable
and exciting. A child would easily engage in an interesting game if s/he notices that the adults are
playing it. For creative activities like drawing, dancing, singing we need to inspire the child and
appreciate his/ her talent. We need to give them the positive environment as well as making the activity
fun to attract them. For visiting educative places like the zoological garden and museum, we need to
take them the places and explain their significance. Finally, a child is naturally fond of TV programmes
like the cartoon.
Q. What activities do you think there will be in the future?
A. As the technology is advancing rapidly and is becoming more popular among the children, I think
computer games, the Internet and TV programmes would become more popular among children in the
future. The schools are evolving from merely educational institutions to more entertaining and
interactive, the schools would arrange a more social gathering, party and tour that would become
prominent in the future and many children would get engaged in these activities. Parents would become
more conscious to nurture the hidden talents among their kids and that’s why they would take them to
different places to let them experience the world.
Q. What kind of pressure do children have at school?
A. From my experience, I can say that children nowadays have more classes to attend, more homework
to do and more exam to take. From this regard, the children are burdened with the extended syllabus
and lot of home-works. Many schools even make the project works and day-long classes mandatory and
as a result, today’s children are under a lot of pressure.
Q. What is your view of the school of the future?
A. I am pretty sure in future schools would become more interactive and interesting than it is now.
Computer-based lessons and online exams would become the main trend of the education system and
most of the schools would adopt the technology. Besides, they would focus on practical lessons than all
theoretical study and finally, the teachers would be more skilled to handle the children in schools.
Schools would focus on nurturing the potential talents of children and thus would develop more
extracurricular activities to offer to the children.
Q. How could education be more intuitive for children in your country?
A. Education is a never-ending process and in Italy, there are some interesting aspects could found with
the education system. Basically, education is divided into three tires here – primary, secondary and
higher education. Primary education is considered the base of all education and so it needs to be made
more intuitive. I think the academic year should be extended for the betterment of the children. A
change in the existing class schedule may also provide a better result. Engaging the parents with school
activities may also help developing educational activities of children. After school activities are the other
sources that can make education more intuitive for children in Italy.
A. My name is Anton Bruckner and you can call me Anton.
Q. Where are you from?
A. I am from Frankfurt, Germany. Frankfurt is located in the federal state of Hesse which lies in the heart
of central Germany.
Q. How do you think the Internet will change entertainment in the future?
A. The Internet has already changed that. Video sharing sites like the YouTube, social networking sites
like the Facebook are two great media for entertainment for people. The internet TVs are replacing the
old TV sets and people can now watch 3D movies sitting in their drawing rooms. The popular music
websites will replace the CD players and people will listen and share their favourite playlists on the go.
The movies are easy to download, they come with far better resolution and picture quality and people
will watch movies in small devices like cell phone and wristwatch. Reading an entertainment magazine,
listening to favourite music stations would be just a finger tap away.
Q. Do you use the internet very often? What for?
A. Yes, I use the internet almost every day. I use it to update the blog I own, to check the emails, to find
the updates of my friends in social media networks, to watch YouTube video, to share my picture, to talk
or chat with my friends etc. In fact, my activities on the internet far more vast than the things I have
mentioned.
Q. How about in the future? How important the internet will become in our daily lives?
A. In future, we would be greatly dependent on the internet. From simple Google search to utility bill
payment, from submitting class assignments to booking air tickets, we will rely on the internet. We will
also use it in our education and communication sectors. This day is not far when we will rely on the
internet to purchase everything we need in our life. The job, education, news, entertainment, survey,
research all will rely on this technology. A significant proportion of professionals and businessmen would
rely on the internet as their main source of earning and business. Traditional marketing and brick and
mortar business would be replaced by Internet marketing and e-commerce. There will be pretty few
things that we would be able to do without the dependency on the internet in the future.
Describe a movie you have enjoyed so much.
You should say:
-- What's the name of the movie
-- what was the central theme of the movie /film
-- When you watched it
and say why you enjoyed watching this movie.
[You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what
Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking Module:
Q. What are the differences of watching movies and reading books?
A. A movie is an audio-visual presentation while a book is a composition of written words. They are both
great sources of entertainment and knowledge. However, reading a book, in my opinion, is more
effective than watching a movie. A great number of actors, as well as producer, screenwriter, director
and other staff, are required to finally produce a movie while the book is the printed version of the
writing of a writer.
Movies present a story using different actors and actress and the acting is captured using a camera and
then finally edited before release, while the books are mainly printed after being edited and corrected.
We can watch movies with others but we usually read books alone.
Movies are the sources of easy entertainment and people naturally love to watch movies as a pure
source of entertainment although there are numerous movies that have deep underlying themes and
lessons. On the contrary, most books enhance the knowledge and imagination power of readers and
preferred by book lovers only.
Q. Which one is more powerful? Why?
A. In my opinion, books are more powerful. A book is aimed to deliver a story, lesson and is a great
source of information. Reading books enhance our knowledge, imagination and our horizon of wisdom.
Most of the books are packed with the experience and imagination of writers and are the witness of
history and time. Reading books are far better in terms of enhancing knowledge in my opinion.
While watching a movie, we mainly concentrate on the story and visual presentation of it. That gives us
pure entertainment but in terms of provoking our brain, it is less effective than reading books. Books
present us words and with this a hypothetical world that we need to imagine in our mind. In the case of
movies, things are already seen; there is a little scope to use our imagination power.
Q. Do you like to watch movie staying at home in Television or in a theatre? Why?
A.I mostly prefer watching movies at home. I won’t say that I do not like watching a movie in a movie
theatre, but at home, I have more control on what movie to watch and when. I can even change the
movie if I find it boring but I do not have this option in a movie theatre.
With the advancement of technology and internet, we have now large smart TVs that offer the almost
similar experience that we can have in a theatre.
Q. How can movies help to shape our society?
A. Movies reach to a large segment of people in a society and people often watch movies. Thus the
movie can be an effective media for entertainment as well as tools for changing our society for the
better. A good movie that focuses on the pressing issues of a society can create awareness of the
problem and can also suggest some solutions.
If movies are based on real events and historical facts, people would learn about their history and past
that might help them to become better citizens. Movie actors and actresses are quite popular in many
societies and they can pass moral lessons to their fans.
Movies reflect the society and the people as a whole and thus have a great influence to shape the
mentality of the people. It is not unusual that people would try to mimic the personality, behaviour,
costumes of their famous actors and movie producers can use this as a positive tool to foster a better
new generation.
Q. What are the differences between movies made in the past with that of now.
A. Well, the similarities between movies made in the past and present are less. Earlier, the movies were
made on entertaining contents, the plots were attractive and the use of violence was almost zero and
use of drugs was less frequent. The moviemakers tried tickling the sense of humour of the audience by
the movies. But scenarios have changed in the present days and movies are made for commercial
purposes most of the time and violence is more frequent in those movies. Besides, often the movie plots
are unattractive and cannot provide necessary pleasure to the wider audience. Most of the cases,
parents are not relaxed when their children watch movies in the present day while it was not a
concerning issue before.
Besides, comic and animated movies have gained huge popularity these days and more superheroes are
present on the silver screen than they did in the past.
Q. Are international movies popular in your country? Why?
A. Germany is a land of diversity. Recreational activities are popular here and the majority of the people
love enjoying movies. They love to watch both local and international movies. The German movie
industry is strong and has produced many of the reputed movies though. But the appeal of international
movies is no less here. People go to theatres to enjoy newly released movies and discuss the movie plots
among them. Sometimes, they adore the plots and in other cases criticize them. Further, only a few
selected movies are screened in Germany considering the taste of the audience. So, it is hard for
international movies to excel in Germany if those are not up to the mark.
Q. How technology has changed the way movies are made? Is it a positive or negative development?
A. Uhhh… The use of technology has certainly elevated the movies made in the present days. People
enjoy various types of movies where technology is ever-present. But I personally think this is not the
right way to make movies. In fact, the use of technology has made it easier to make the movies or to
take the shots. But the application of technology is easily detectable and to me, those parts do not have
any appeal at all. For instance, a movie star might be seen climbing a hill and the shots are taken with
technological tools in an indoor location. But if the shot would have been taken in real locations, the
appeal would have been more. Therefore, I do not think this is always a positive development to use
technology in a movie.
Having said that, animated movies and some special effects used in movies have been possible due to
the blessing of technology and people enjoy this a lot. From this regard, technology has helped to make
movies more popular.
Let’s talk about your home town or village.
Q. What kind of place is it?
A. As a matter of fact, I was born in a city where I still reside, which is New Delhi. As far as my parents
are concerned, even they were born in New Delhi. This is a beautiful city with lots of evidence and marks
of history, tradition and modernization. It’s the capital of India and indeed a massive metropolitan area
which is situated on the north side of the country.
Q. What’s the most interesting part of your home area?

A. The modern facilities that have been brought to my hometown are, in my opinion, the most
interesting parts due to which I would say that I like my hometown. The medical facilities along with the
education have really developed in the past decade or so. In terms of places India Gate, Lotus temple,
Qutb Minar, The Red Fort are some interesting places and attraction in my hometown.
Q. What kind of jobs do the people in your town/ village do?
A. My town mostly consists of the people who belong to the working class. As a matter of fact, due to
the presence of quite a many government offices in the city of New Delhi, a majority part of habitats
belong to the working class. Many of them work in Government and semi-government offices while
many others work in private organisations and multinational companies. The numbers of business
persons are quite high as well.
Q. Is your hometown changing?
A. Yes, and in a very fast pace. Over the past few years, there has been a welcoming change as far as the
public transport has developed. Apart from this, as already informed, there has been an increase in the
area of medical facilities in the form of hospitals catering with up to date and latest machines. More and
more people are coming to live in the capital city for better employment, education and treatment. As a
result, the population here is also increasing.
Q. Would you say it is a good place to live? Why?
A. Yes, it definitely is a good place to live in. There are various opportunities for the employment and
education, the transportation facility is nice and the beautiful and planned city is indeed a nice place to
live in.
Q. What changes would you like to make to your hometown?
A. The one change that I would definitely like to make to my hometown is the safety for the women. Of
late, there have been instances when women have been harassed in my city. This one thing has brought
shame to my town, so it would be my endeavour to bring this change to my city. Apart from that, I
would like to change the way some business markets have emerged. I would like the city to have more
security and law enforcing force and security camera to monitor every street vulnerable to crime.
Let’s talk about what you do. Do you work or are you a student?
Either - [If you say you work]
Work :
Q. What’s your job? Why did you choose that kind of work?
A. My current job is to procure the aircraft parts from the vendors, across the globe. It includes floating
of quotations, tenders, analysing them and then ordering the item from the vendor who quotes the
least. And this job is not by choice but by compulsion.
Q. How long have you been doing it?
A. It’s been approximately two decades since I am in my current job.
Q. What is a typical day like at your work?
A. A typical day consists of sitting down in front of the desktop and going through the emails received a
day earlier, analysing them and then taking necessary actions. Sometimes attending the meeting is
mandatory and then preparing my upcoming tasks is also required. I take half an hour break for lunch
and again followed up with the same routine.
Q. Are there things you don’t like about it? What are they?
A. The ‘monotony’ of my tasks is something I do not like at all. The job is too monotonous and this adds
up to the frustration. Apart from my job being monotonous, there is one more thing that I would like to
change and that is the timing. The duty hours are too long which starts from 9 in the morning till 6 in the
evening.
Or - [If you say you are a student]
Study:
Q. What subjects are you studying?
A. Currently, I am pursuing my Masters in Law and the subject that I am studying now includes
Jurisprudence, Company Law, International Law… to name a few.
Q. Why did you choose those subjects? How long have you been studying them?
A. I chose these subjects because it was my passion to have a qualification in the field of Law. I always
had the passion towards this profession of Law. And moreover, it boosts my self-confidence. It’s been
almost 2 years since I am studying it.
Q. Do you enjoy them? Why?
A. Yes, I do enjoy these subjects as I told that it was due to my sheer passion towards this profession
that I chose this subject.
Q. Are there many job opportunities for you?
A. Yes, there are plenty of job opportunities for a qualified Lawyer. Apart from the job opportunities,
there is a possibility of starting your own practice. One can be the boss of his own fate by pursuing a Law
practice.
Q. What is the best thing about studying?
A. The best thing about studying is that the learning curve remains upward. And moreover, the mental
faculties are also alert which ultimately helps in keeping a person active and not getting old. Apart from
this, one always feels like being an earnest learner at every step of life. Studying not only ensures the
degree we need to have a better career but also makes us ready for the upcoming challenges. This is the
most common method to learn about the world, people and untold stories of the history.
To me, studying is a very important activity that remains me updates, enhances my knowledge,
entertain me and prepare me to take challenges.
Part 2 - Cue Card:
Describe a friend that you really like to spend time with.
You should say:
When and how you met.
How often you see this friend.
What kind of personality your friend has.
and explain why you like spending time with this friend.
Part 3 - Detailed Discussion:
Q. Is friendship important in your culture?
A. Yes, friendship definitely does stand out on a pedestal which is above all, I would like to say, even
higher than the pedestal where the relationship stands at. However, here I would also like to mention
that with the term relationship, I would like to exclude the relationship of one with his or her spouse. In
our culture, we revere our friendship. We often recite that life is impossible without friends. Friendship
is very special in our country, tradition and society.
Q. How many close friends can you have?
A. There is definitely a limit to all the good things that one can have access to. Similarly, though one can
have ‘n’ number of friends, there are only few who can be categorised as close friends, those whom one
can confide in and have a heart to heart talk. In my case, I can have 2-3 very close friends.
Q. Are friends more important than family?
A. No, I would not support this statement. There is no doubt that in case of any need, friends will be
beside you, but then we cannot compare family. Once again I would like to say that family in this
instance comprises of the spouse, the parents and children, and their relationship is beyond
comparison. Yes, friends do definitely have a special edge in our life but family comes first. Perhaps then
stands the friendship which is very important as well.
Q. What are the qualities of a good friend?
A. A good friend is a person in whom one can confide, can share one’s heart out. Rather share anything
and everything without even thinking about the after effects of it. A good friend is also one who gives
you a frank, fair and genuine advice, guidance and support in the hour of your need.
Q. Why children can make friends easily but adults cannot?
A. Well, children can make friends easily for many reasons. First of all, they lack complexity in their
mind. They can share emotions with other children easily. They do not think about the aftermath of
talking or befriending with others. They have a sharp sense to know about their friends. They also get
easily attracted to others when they find similar features with others.
On the other sides, adults are unable to make friends so easily as the children do. They think critically
and most of the cases unnecessarily before making a friend. They try judging benefits before taking such
attempts. And if someone approaches them with a friendly attitude, they smell something fishy.
Consequently, they have less number of friends.
Q. Do our requirements for making new friends change over time?
A. Umm… yes, sometimes we need to change our requirements to make new friends and this is
particularly with our age. We find out ways to get support from friends. Those who are able to support
us in needs can be friends. And mostly, this is ‘necessity’ that leads us making new friendship with the
requirement. For instance, when someone enters at educational institutions, s/ he needs friends to get
support in academic needs. The requirement of being friend changes here as it certainly was different in
childhood or out of the academic campus. They would not have picked friends who could fill their
requirements. It is also the time that sets requirements to make new friends.
Q. Why people these days have more online friends than real-life friends?
A. Uhhh… people have more online friends than real-life friends for many reasons. Use of technology in
every aspect of life is the key cause of this issue, I think. Most of the people are busy with their studies
and jobs and to keep pace with the fast life they cannot manage ample time to spend with friends in
real-life. So, they move for online friends. Besides, keeping in touch with the online friends is easier than
the real-life friends. It saves time and effort and in some cases – money. Thereby, people prefer to make
friends online. Probably, the widespread use of the smartphone and the internet has enhanced this
trend.
Q. What’s your name?
A. My name is Marina Tun.
Q. What nationality are you?

A. I am a Malaysian.
Q. What part of your country do you come from?
A. I am originally from Johor Bahru, which is the capital of the state of Johor, located in Peninsular
Malaysia.
Q. Can you describe your hometown/ village?
A. Sure. As I already said, I come from Johor Bahru, which is the second largest city in Malaysia with
more than four hundred thousand population. This is a beautiful city with lots of tourist attractions and
many Indonesian tourists love to shop here because of the variety of shopping items and cheap prices.
The city was also once known as Little Swatow (Shantou) by the Chinese community. As this is the
capital city of Johor, it plays a very important role in the economic welfare of the population of the
entire state.
Johor Bahru features an equatorial climate with consistent temperatures, a considerable amount of rain
and high humidity throughout the year. Malay is the main language in our city and the Chinese
community prefers different dialects. Johor Bahru is one of the fastest-growing cities in our country and
its specific location is one of the main reasons it became the main industrial and commercial centre for
Johor.
I love the lively streets and diverse culture of our city and I am sure a tourist would find a plenty of
things to do and numerous places to visit in my city.
Q. What do you like doing in your free time? Why?
A. I like to watch TV and read books in my free time. Sometimes I help my mother with her household
tasks and assist my little brother in completing his homework on my free time.
Q. Are there any new hobbies that you would like to take up? Why?
A. Yes, definitely. If time allows I would like to start learning how to play golf. This is a game that
interests me a lot but I have never played it except in video games. I love to watch this game on TV and I
feel very passionate about playing it. My uncle and father often play it and I went to the Golf course
many times in my childhood. I am already 24 years old and I think I will learn to play this game very
soon.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic
Talk about a city you visited and which had impressed you.
You should say:
- where it is situated and why you visited it

- what you did there
- what was the attractive part of this city
and explain why this city impressed you so much.
[ You have a minute to prepare what you are going to say and you can make some notes. Write down
some keywords or ideas only. Do not write out everything you are going to say. ]
Tips: [ Think of 2 or 3 things you really remember about the city. Try to interest the examiner in what
you say. 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. ]
Part 3 - Two-way Discussion:
Q. Would you like to live in the city you spoke about?
A. Yes, definitely. This is a beautiful city and there are lots of things to do and lots of places to visit there.
The people are nice and this city offers a nice lifestyle. So yes, I would like to live in this city for sure.
Q. What are the advantages of living in a big city?
A. A big city offers better job opportunity, better educational institutions, better shopping malls and
business opportunity. The traffic and streets are strictly monitored and there are law-enforcing officers
to help in case someone needs them.
The living standard is better in a big city and modern technology and facilities are available. In my
opinion, a big city is a better place to live in.
Q. What are the negative aspects of crowded cities?
A. A crowded city is often polluted. In terms of sound, air and other pollution, a crowded city has a
worse scenario than cities will less population. Many crowded cities have more crime rates and
unbearable traffic congestion. The overpopulation increases the prices of daily commodity and this it is
comparatively expensive to live in a city with higher population.
Q. Why do you think that the architectural design of a city is important?
A. It makes a city distinctive and attractive to the tourists. The architectural design of a city often reflects
the tradition and heritage of a nation and thus it is important to preserve the history of a nation through
the architectural design of the city.
Besides, a rich architectural design of a city would attract more tourists that would contribute to the
overall GDP of a country.
Q. Why so many people migrate to cities each year? What problems this causes?
A. People migrate to cities for many purposes. But employment is the leading cause here. The majority
of the employment opportunities are located in the urban areas which attract the migrants. Besides,
often the higher education scopes are also limited to cities only. So, a notable number of students also
migrate to cities.
But such types of migrations cause several problems to the city dwellers. Accommodation of the
increased population is a great problem. They need more spaces to stay which increases the risks of
food insecurity in the cities. Besides, the movement of the increased population causes crowds in the
streets and other public places. Traffic congestion becomes a usual matter. These are the common
problems that the migrants cause to a city, I think.
Q. What facilities a city has that people in a countryside cannot enjoy?
A. Well, the cities are always blessed with some modern facilities and better employment opportunities.
Cities are technologically advanced while a countryside does not have such facilities. There is no high-
speed internet connection, no well-furnished shopping malls, and overall the accommodation system is
not modern in the countryside. But a city is filled with modern features. Communication is easier in a
city than a countryside. The city people have the chance to participate in recreational activities – they
can go the theatre, amusement parks and so on. But the countryside is not so much blessed with
modern amenities. Better treatment, better education, well-designed residential places etc. are some of
the remarkable facilities that a city owns.
Q. What can the authority do to reduce the traffic congestion in a city?
A. Uhh… This is a great question to deal. Traffic congestion is a usual problem across the world and I
think a couple of measures would prove beneficial to reduce traffic congestion in a city. First of all, if
there are scopes, the streets should be expanded. Some unscrupulous people grab the government
streets for their own purposes and those places should be recovered to widen the streets. Controlling
the number of the private vehicle is the second potential solutions to the problem. A huge number of
private vehicles ply on the streets every day and they cause the congestion. Commuter-friendly public
transports should be introduced and it may give a better result to the problem. Awareness among the
people is also a must so that they follow traffic rules when they are driving on streets.
Q. What is your hometown's shape?
A. It is a sprawling city, Tehran, located near the mountain of Alborz and has over 10 million people.
There are numerous historic attractions, recreational centres and vast highways in this city. In the map,
my hometown looks like the 'L' of the English alphabet. To me, this is the shape of my heart and my
root.
Q. Can you describe it for me?
A. Tehran is the capital of Iran and has been growing dramatically since last two decades. I have lived,
studied and worked there, before moving to Canada. In this city, citizens are engaged in plenty of
businesses and industries, and there are several educational centres admitting many students annually.
This city has a unique tradition and it is quite distinctive.
Q. What is your hometown's history?
A. It backs to just over 7000 years ago, and in 1800s decades a GHAJAR king selected Tehran as the
capital of Iran, although throughout history the capital has changed many times by different
governments. In the pre-Islamic era, a part of Tehran was occupied by Rey. Mongols destroyed in the
early 13th century. It is the 32nd national capital of Iran.
Q. Do you prefer going out or staying at home? Why?
A. I am the person who is interested in spending my spare time with my family and friends. This method
helps me to become less depressed and have happier lifestyle and mood.
Q. What will do if you go out?
A. In weekends, I am used to hanging out with my family members and spend on outdoor, sometimes
we go to cinema or parks. In weekdays, I have to go to work and study. This is the usual thing I would be
doing if I go out. Apart from that, sometimes I would like to hang out with my friends and visit naturally
beautiful places in my hometown.
Part Two - Cue Card:
Topic:
Talk about an equipment of your household (such as computer, television, refrigerator, mobile phone
and so on).
You should say:

what is it
what you do with it
will you always keep it
and explain why it is important for you.
Part Three - Discussion:
Q. Could you please explain with some examples about the changes of technology which are used by
people in our daily life between now and the past 20 years?
A. Nowadays cell phones, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, TV, refrigerators, air conditioners,
microwave oven etc. are pretty common in our daily life but 20 years ago those were rare. There were
very few companies that used computers and the internet but this has become very common in
workplaces nowadays.
One of the most obvious modifications is the usage of robots in industries. These intelligent mechanised
devices have helped us to be able to manufacture products far simpler than before. For example, for
producing a car, now engineers use them to assemble just over 90% of all parts of them, and humans’
role has become less obvious in this industry, while 20 years ago this technology was not so popular.
The Internet is the most common technology that we use every day. By accessing to it, we can
communicate to other people through our computer, checking our email, downloading our favourite
files or watching online movies; however, in the past, they were not invented, and people did not know
anything about this method of connection.
Q. Whether the equipment you've ever mentioned in your examples is used in your home?
A. Yes, most of them. We have a large 3D TV, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, washing machine,
laptop, internet connection and refrigerator at our home.
Q. How about other Iranian families?
A. Most of the upper-middle class and upper-class people in Iran have those types equipment at their
home. Poor people can’t always afford to buy expensive devices like laptop, air conditioners etc. but the
usages of those types equipment are spreading faster than ever before.
In developed countries, people have access to more modern systems and technology has developed
faster there; however, globalisation has created our world a better place for all humans, including
Iranians. These people have had important roles in the development of computer industries, and the
computer has become part of their daily life.
Q. What development the technology will have in the future?
A. Definitely, progress in modernization will continue faster than being expected in many sectors. For
instance, in transportation, flight cars might become a popular method of transport, and many families
will use a car which can have wings for flying and traffic will be addressed in many cities. I read a similar
article about these cars recently. Computers and the internet would become the most common tools
among people and every company would greatly depend on that. Many new technological devices that
we now see in science fiction movies would become common household devices.
Q. Do you think it is important?
A. Yes, it is. Absolutely, humans will have a more convenient lifestyle. On the one side, using more
developed systems and devices will help people to have a more comfortable living condition, but they
might pollute our environment more. The development and technology are the roots of progress and
when our ancestors lived in caves, we are now landing on other planets. Who knows maybe we will
build a colony on other planets in the future.
Q. How often do you access the internet?

A. I use it every day to learn the English Language. Listening to the news, reading articles, downloading
study materials or checking my email are the most reasons I use my computer and the Internet in my
daily life.
Q. Do you have a computer?
A. Yes, I do. As I explained in the last section, I have a personal laptop and I use it every day for studying
and connection to the Internet.
Q. Can you tell me your full name, please?
A. My name is Rakib Hassan. You can call me with my first name which is Rakib.
Q. Can I see your ID card, please?
A. Yes, sure. Here you are.
A. I am a student. I am doing my graduation and hopefully, I will work after I finish my Master's degree.
Q. Tell me about your studies.
A. Well, I am doing my Bachelor degree in Dhaka University in Accounting. I stay at the University
campus and attend my classes almost every day except Friday. Since my major is Accounting, I need to
spend a considerable amount of time on my study table. My teachers are very experienced and they are
renowned professors in the university. Their way of teaching is very nice and attractive. The easy access
to the internet in my room has made it possible to search and find study materials and related books
very easily. This helps me a lot in my studies. I need to submit a lot of assignment every week and I love
to spend time in the University library that comprises a huge collection of books related to my study.
Q. What do you like most about your studies?

A. I love my subject as it offers a great chance to learn how the accounting and finance of an
organisation works, how important the accounting in Banking and in other financial organisations is and
so on. Apart from that, the Accounting Math are very interesting and thought-provoking. I like my
classes and classmates and I love to update a blog related to accounting. My studies help me learn new
things very frequently and also ensure to fulfil my dream to work as a renowned Accountant of a large
organisation.
Q. Are there any things you don’t like about your studies?
A. I like almost every aspect of my studies. However, sometimes the classes become monotonous as
there are lengthy lectures that require our utmost attention. Unlike many other subjects, we are bound
by the rules than the creativity and I do not like these two aspects of my studies.
Q. What qualifications or certificates do you hope to get?
A. I would finish my graduation and then study to get my Masters and PhD degree. Apart from that, I
wish to be a certified Accountant which I would finish along with my Master's degree.
Q. Do you enjoy watching films? Why/ why not?
A. I love to watch movies. Whenever I get time, I rent a DVD and watch it on my computer. The movies
are great sources of entertainment as well as knowledge. The recent movies come with many special
effects and many movies are based on historical events or characters. Those types of movies are very
effective in terms of learning about the past. Many movies have underlying deep meanings and address
our sufferings, joys, morality and evil side. We can learn a lot from the movies and in fact, I believe that
movies are a great tool to shape our mentality and society.
Q. How often do you watch films?
A. I watch 2-3 movies per week. During the exam, I don’t get the chance to watch movies but after my
exam, I often watch movies more than my usual frequency.
Q. Do people generally prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? Why?
A. I think most people prefer watching movies at home nowadays. With the introduction of Internet,
smart TVs, Satellite channels and 3D movies, people can nowadays have a great movie viewing
experience at home. Watching movies at home is far more convenient and less expensive than watching
cinema in a movie theatre.
Q. Would you like to be in a film?
A. I don’t think so. I am a great fan of movies but acting in a movie is something I have never considered.
I think like every other Art and profession, acting requires a great deal of passion, rehearsal, natural
talent and appearance. I do not have any slightest intention to act in a movie as I don’t have any of the
qualities a good actor should have.
Part 2 - Cue Card:
Topic:
Describe a film or a TV program 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.

Part 3 - Details Discussion:
Q. Do you think what children see on TV affects their behaviour?
A. Yes, I agree with the notion that children get affected from the TV programmes they watch. Children
learn things very fast and TV programmes have a great influence on shaping their behaviour, thinking
and attitude. I remember mimicking my favourite cartoon heroes when I was a child and that is, in fact,
true for all human beings. Children psychology catches the things they see and listen. And that’s why
they are likely to be affected positively as well as negatively from the TV programmes they watch.
Q. In your opinion do children watch too much TV?
A. I don’t think that children nowadays watch too much TV. Though they like watching cartoons and
other TV programmes a lot, the parents often forbid them to watch TV too much. Due to the pressure of
study and with the easy access to computer games, children nowadays do not have the scope and
interest to watch TV all the time. But I would agree that there must be many children who watch it more
than they should.
Q. Do you think there are too many foreign films on TV? Why?
A. I think people nowadays have satellite connection with channels from different countries and that’s
why they have plenty of options to watch movies made in foreign countries. The globalisation has also
contributed to promoting the foreign movies and many people prefer to watch Hollywood movies over
their local movies. So I would agree that there are too many foreign movies on TV but it’s also true that
a viewer always has the chance to watch movies made in his/ her own country.
Q. Should the Government control what we watch?
A. I think in this era of democracy and free speech it would be a bad idea for any government to try to
control or impose a restriction on our TV viewing activity. First of all, the Government would have to
face a huge criticism and pressure from citizens. Second, a democratic government should never try to
impose this on the citizens as that would make them act like an autocratic government.
However, if a particular TV channel broadcasts any program that might be offensive for the country and
its tradition, too much violent and uncensored, I would opine that the government can ban this channel.
In short, I would say the control should be for the people’s benefit and to control any possible conflict
but not to take away people’s freedom.
Q. Why animation movies are becoming more popular these days? What types of people watch
animated movies?
A. Well, animation movies are getting much popularity in the present days for many reasons. The
topmost reason behind its popularity is that it delivers some sort of messages to the audience. The
movie plots are in most of the cases funny and help to change the moods. Some of the animated movies
are able to make the audience emotional. Further, they are made with several genres together which is
not possible for the real movies. As a result, they are getting more popular in these days. Generally,
animated movies are popular with all types of audience, particularly kids are fond of such movies.
Besides, it is quite popular with adults too. And the most important, people can enjoy such movies with
the family.
Q. What type of supports the government should provide to creative artists and film-makers?
A. Uhh… I think the government should provide financial support to creative artists and film-makers. A
large number of potentials cannot bloom for want of funds. If the government allows film-makers who
need fund, it would be a great help to them. Moreover, the government may also reduce fees and
charges from raw materials needed to make a movie. If creative arts and film-making could be enlisted
in secondary or higher education level, it would also help to generate more creative artists and film-
makers.
Q. Could you tell me your name, please?
A. My name is Rambod.
Q. Please show me your identification/ passport?
A. Sure, here it is. Thank you.
A. I am from Iran, a country located in the Middle East.

Q. Do you have a large family or a small family?
A. We are a married couple living together, and we separately live from our parents and do not have any
children at the moment. So from this point of view, I have a small family!
Q. Can you tell me something about your family members?
A. My parents live together in their home. My brother, who is single, lives and works as a professional
engineer in Canada. My sister, who is married, lives in Iran.
[Now I'd like to ask you a few questions about your family]
Q. How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?
A. Averagely on a working day, I am used to spending almost 3-4 hours a day with my family. Rest of the
time I need to remain busy at my workplace. I often call and update my family while I am away from
home. But on my day off, I try to spend most of the day and night with my family members.
Q. What sorts of things do you like to do together?
A. We are interested in watching TV, cooking and eating meals, spending time with friends, go shopping
and travelling.
Q. Do you get on well with your family? Why?
A. Yes, absolutely. Actually, we are a happy and prosperous couple who enjoy living together, backing up
each other in difficult times and having tremendous fun during our free time. I am totally satisfied by my
matrimonial life. We love each other and we have a great bonding of love and care.
Part Two - Cue Card
Describe your favourite news source.

You should say:
what it is and how often you use it
what other news sources you use
what types of news you are interested in
and explain why this is your favourite news source.
Part Three - Details Discussion:
Q. Compare the people's attitude to media between now and the past 20 years?
A. On the one side, now people have become less trustful to new features of media. Using of more
developed technology in camera or editing, people can be defrauded far easier than the past. However,
some may say that the Internet has caused citizens to be able to check all news in different resources on
the web. For example, they can check the latest one on CNN or BBC website in seconds and compare it
with what they heard on TV, while in the past the only resource was newspaper or television. I
personally agree with the second group because I think we have more choices to assess and examine
the authenticity of news.
The traditional newspapers that were famous in last decade were the main source for news. TV and
radio were two other media for news and communicating information and for entertainment as well.
With the advancement of technology online newspapers, the internet and online TV have become more
popular nowadays.
Q. Should we trust the journalists?
A. I believe that we cannot solely rely on their reports. We have to check the authenticity of some news
because reporting is a part of the business, and employees may exaggerate an event based on their
favourite or benefit. In this case, I have heard different news by different journalists about nuclear talks
happened between Iran and 6 other countries recently. Furthermore, we should be very careful about
some technical issues affecting the accuracy of a report. Some unpredictable problems may affect
negatively the quality of a report. We should trust the journalist and their news to a certain extent but if
the news has a chance to be influenced by political motives and personal benefits, we must rely on
various authoritative sources as well as use our own brain.
Q. What do you think what a good journalist should be?
A. Honesty, hardworking, and valuing other people’s opinions are the most important characters. A
perfect journalist must be able to work diligently without having any rest and be sensitive to the
accuracy of his or her report which is being exposed to viewers. An honest journalist must understand
that he is doing a responsible and sensitive job and that’s why should not be biased or influenced.
Q. Many people think the Internet will soon replace the printed newspapers and magazines. What's your
opinion on that?
A. Well, this is a greatly debated issue and in some cases, it is true that the number of printed
newspaper will decline at a time. The internet-based newspapers have already started replacing the
printed newspapers to some extent. Mostly, people want to get instant news and information on their
interested topics. They get the news and information instantly by accessing the internet and browsing
their preferred news websites or magazines. And with the printed newspaper they get the information
on the next day which is creating a distance with the readers. Further, someone needs to buy a printed
newspaper to read while the online newspapers are almost free. Hence, those are getting gradual
popularity among the readers around the world.
Q. Is the Internet as a news source trustworthy? How?
A. Uhhh… online news sources are always trustworthy. Some of the people try to spread fake or
manipulated news. And the number of such websites dealing with the fake reports is on the rise. So, it is
not always confirmed that the news someone reads in an online newspaper is always reliable. However,
people should always avoid spammy news websites and rely on reputed and large news agencies for
news and information.
Q. How the way we used to get news has changed? How will it change after 10 years?
A. With the rapid use of the internet, people get news and other necessary information mostly from
their social networking applications. But in the past, people had to wait to listen any news aired on
television or broadcast on radio. Besides, they also read newspapers to know about the world.
I think the internet will become the main news source for people after ten years. All the newspapers and
news agencies will have their digital version which will get more visitors. People will have a great
freedom to choose what type of news they would be notified about and their online activities and
preference would be greatly considered while delivering a news to his email, social media or in the
search result.
[ by - Rambod ]
. Where are you from?
A. I am originally from Biratnagar. This town is located in Morang district in the Koshi Zone of Eastern
Nepal. And for the time being, I am staying in Kathmandu, which is the capital city of Nepal. To be more
specific I have been living here since the year 2011.
Q. What are the most common foods in your locality?
A. It’s quite a complex question for me because where I am originally from is a place where people are
from different castes and ethnicities. However among the variations of foods common in this area I
should choose chapatti, also called Roti as the most common food item. It is made of flour. Chapati or
Roti with vegetable curry is very tasty and delicious. It is the most preferred food item for lunch,
breakfast, and dinner. Among other food items, rice, chicken curry and different sweets are very
common as well.
Q. What is your favourite menu? Why?
A. My favourite menu item is MO: MO. It’s a delicious Chinese food item. Mostly I prefer to eat this item
whenever I feel hungry in the breakfast time. Because of its taste and my personal preference of this
menu in the breakfast, I consider it to be my most favourite menu.
Q. Do you like to eat at a restaurant or at home? Why?
A. I usually do not prefer to eat at a restaurant because I like to eat homemade foods which are mostly
cooked by my mother. My family has not got the habit to go to a restaurant and I guess from that I also
learned to eat at home. My mother is an exceptional cook and she cooks delicious and tasty foods at
home. My father always had the doubt on the quality of foods in a restaurant. That is why I scarcely eat
at a restaurant.
Q. What is an important future plan you have?
A. I never have a specific future plan. Instead of thinking about future I believe it’s better to focus on
the present. In terms of the future plan, I want to lead my life happily and to have an honest life.
Q. What do you do in your leisure time?
A. Usually, I spend my free time by reading books, using the internet, enjoying movies and listening
music. Sometimes I hang out with my close friends.
Now tell me...
Q. Do you like music? What types of music do you listen often?
A. Yes, I like music very much. I often listen to music on my free time or whenever I feel stressed. Music
is like very refreshing for me. Usually, I prefer classical music with meaningful lyrics. Contemporary rock
music is also in my favourite list.
Q. Why do the teenagers like rock music?
A. I believe teenagers are attracted to the high-pitched music and heavy instrument used in the rock
music. The rock singers represent the contemporary issues in their music and that’s another reason
teenagers are attracted to the rock music.
Q. Which one is better? Classical or pop music? Why?
A. That varies from person to person. While some people like listening to mostly classical music, other
groups prefer pop music. The preference of music varies based on geographical location, age groups and
level of education.
I personally prefer classical music over pop music. But as I said, which one is better is solely dependent
on a person’s preference of music.
Q. Who is your favourite musician?
A. My favourite musician is A.R. Rahaman, who is basically an Indian musician. He won Oscar award for
his tremendous contribution to the Indian music as well as inherent talent in music composition. He has
a natural talent for music and has created several popular songs, lyrics.
Q. Do you listen to foreign music or music of your language?
A. I like listening both local and foreign music. I used to listen to Hindi music till I was 12 years old. But
now I listen to both English and Hindi songs.
Part Two - Cue Card
Topic:
Talk about your favourite politician.
You should say:
who is he/she
what he/she did that you can tell others
do you want to be like him/her
and explain why this person is your favourite politician.
Q. How politicians help make the world a better place?
A. Politicians are in the leading roles in a country. They are obliged to prepare a roadmap for the nation
and also provide direction to other parts, like the economy, administration, improvement and
infrastructure development of a country. Though not all politicians are honest, the world has still got
many politicians who sacrifice their lives for the betterment of the nations. They make better policy to
run the country, they protest unjust, they sacrifice their personal lives and make the nations prosperous.
Q. What qualities a good leader should have in your opinion?
A. A good leader is always honest. He will think and work for others and would not be tempted by any
forces or pressure. He should have a clear vision. He could give direction to other members. He is an
observer, mentor, evaluator and guide for others.
Q. What responsibility a good politician has towards his countrymen?
A. Well, a good politician should focus solely on the development of the countrymen. They also should
represent democracy. Political modernization is a key task for them in a country like Nepal. Further,
political education of the followers, recruiting leadership etc. are going on but at a slow pace.
Articulation of public interest should also be focused more and more. The entire political system should
be more communicative to extend cooperation among the countrymen. The present weak maintenance
of the democratic inputs should be rechecked and the politicians should make them stronger. They also
should come forward to reduce income inequality, poverty, improve the livelihood of people and overall
political conflicts.
Q. Why young people these days want to stay away from politics?
A. Generally, the young people in Nepal do not find any interest in to get engaged with politics. And a
certain number of reasons are liable behind this matter. Frankly, the existing political system is not up to
the mark and evaluation of the political activists is incomplete in most of the cases. Few incidents of
corruption have also led to discouraging youths in keeping them away from politics. Besides, they are
reluctant to politics as there is no specific financial gain. Most of the Nepalese youths prefer a peaceful
life and when they get involved with politics, they lose the chance of a happy life too.
Q. Do you think the political leaders in your country are doing exactly what people expect from them?
Why/ Why not?
A. Uhhh …. This is a bit controversial issue. The political leaders of Nepal are not performing their roles
in the right manner. The expectation of people is not fulfilled in most of the cases. They actually do not
play their legislative and authoritative roles to move for the country's development. Still, poverty is a
concerning issue in Nepal. Reduction of poverty becomes the prime agenda of political parties and
leaders but in reality, they hardly can manage time to care for the issues. Restoring democracy to its
fullest extent is the other responsibility of the political leaders, but they actually take less care in this
regard.
Q. Political conflicts often cause harm to people's life and property. Do you think politicians should be
accused of any political instability and conflict and be punished?
A. Of course, the political leaders in Nepal should be accused and punished for the political instability
and conflicts. Due to the political struggles, the lives and properties of mass people come under threat.
It mostly happens when the political leaders cannot reach agreement on any issue. And their supporters
cause the damages which are entirely unacceptable. Consequently, the ordinary people suffer a lot and
even serious damages are caused to lives and properties. Families become helpless and in some cases,
they lose their ways of living. Considering all the aspects, it is evident that all the matters take place for
the negligence and insincerity of political leaders. Hence, there should be penalties against those leaders
who are responsible for such ambivalence and conflicts
Q. And what can I call you?
A. You can call me Alexei.
Q. What was your major in University?
A. My major in university was Computer Science.

Q. Which is more necessary for a job? Experience or education?
A. I think both are necessary. To apply for a job, a good educational background is required nowadays.
On the other hand, an experienced professional can get a better job compared to a person without
professional experience. In fact, for a fresh graduate, strong academic knowledge is required. Over the
time, s/he gathers practical experiences and gain expertise. I am sure a majority of the companies look
for a good combination of these two – education & experience.
Q. What type of job you prefer?
A. As I have completed my graduation in Computer Science, I would like to work as a software

developer. I prefer the type of jobs that enable the employee to have some flexibility and better working
environment. The company should provide sufficient opportunity for the employees to learn and also
the scope for enhancing their careers.
Q. What are the most common types of jobs in your hometown?
A. Working in government offices, telecommunication companies, software farms and manufacturing

factories are the most common job types in my hometown. Apart from that, there are farmers, manual
labours, doctors and teachers as well.
PART 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe someone in your family who you really admire.
You should say:
who he/she is
what relation you have with him /her
what you do together.

and explain why do you admire this person.
Q. What qualities people, in general, admire among others?
A. Well, a few qualities are considered preferable by others and people admire those qualities. Honesty
is the best of them. Nobody likes a dishonest person. Besides, people also seek humbleness, generosity
and good manners. People do not like people who show off. Confidence is another virtue that people
admire. In fact, confident people are able to achieve any success more quickly than others. People also
love gratitude and this is really an admirable quality, in my opinion. Effective communication skill is a
very special virtue that people seek in others. Furthermore, people also admire committed persons.
Q. Why it is important for parents to set examples for their children?
A. Uhh… parents are considered as the best teachers for children. In fact, a family is an institution where
the parents play the roles of instructors. Moreover, children love to imitate when they are in their
childhood. So, it is the responsibility of parents to set good examples for their children and become their
role models. If they can set some good examples, children will follow them and become good human
being in their lives. But if the parents set some bad examples, those may have some detrimental impacts
on their children. Therefore, this is really important for parents to set good examples for their children
to help them become good human being.
Q. How much you admire honesty among a friend? Why?
A. Ummm … I really applaud honesty in my friends. I myself try to be honest with others. So, naturally, I
want my friends to be honest with me. Most importantly, honesty is a great virtue and everyone around
the world admires honesty. I would greatly appreciate fairness among my friends.
Q. Why we like some people over others?
A. Based on the qualities others have, we like some people over others. We have various types of people
with different qualities. But we prefer those who have some nice qualities and try to avoid them who
have bad characteristics, dominating mentality and rude behaviours. Subconsciously, we are attached to
those who are humble, talented, amiable and admire them everywhere for their outstanding qualities. I
also believe that we want to hang out with people who are similar to us and possess the interests we
have. This makes us friends and we like those sort of individuals.
Q. Why young generation admires celebrities so much?
A. Well, this is an important question t discuss. Generally, the young people are attracted to celebrities
due to their fame, influence, lifestyle, talent and media presence. They love to follow their favourite
celebrities, their styles and actions in their real-life. Besides, the performance of celebrities on the
screen and other places are highly adorable. Consequently, they fall in love with the celebrities and
admire them very much.
Q. What type of people are famous in your country? Why?
A. Uhhh… in my country, various types of people are famous and the list is indeed large. The list contains
movie stars, singers, poets, writers, athletes, and in some cases politicians. But the list contains a great
number of movie stars and singers while the number of politicians is the least in the list.
Q. What kind of food do you enjoy eating?
A. I mostly like to eat homemade foods that include rice, fish, bread, vegetables, curry, sweetmeats,
noodles, salads, Sandwiches and cheeses. Among restaurant and street foods I mostly like pizza,
hamburger, fried fish and sushi.
Q. What are some kinds of food you never eat? Why?
A. There are some foods that I have tried once or twice and then never tried again since I did not like
them at all. Food items that are on my hate list are bread rolls, banana pudding, kachumbari, Chicken
bog and Steak and kidney pie. In fact, I did not like the taste of these items when I first tried them. Ever
since those items were on my dislike list and I never tried them.
Q. Do you generally prefer to eat at home or at a restaurant? Why?

A. I usually prefer homemade foods. My mother is an excellent cook and I am concerned about the
quality of foods we eat at outside. A modest meal in a quality restaurant is also very expensive in my
city. For all these reasons I mostly prefer to eat home-made foods.
Q. What are some reasons that people eat at restaurants?
A. Social gathering, a variation of taste, different menu, fondness of exotic foods and access to ready-
made foods are the main reason people eat in a restaurant. Eating in a restaurant offers a better
environment, opportunity to meet people and to taste foods that are not usually cooked at home. Many
people also eat at a restaurant to celebrate different events and to meet friends and relatives there.
Q. Describe a popular food in your country? Why do people like this food?
A. Soup is a very popular food item in my country. In fact, we have a rich tradition of serving a variety of
soups to our guests. The ingredients are easy to purchase from nearby shops, it is easy to prepare and it
is healthy. For all these reasons soup has become a very popular food item among people in my country.
PART 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe a teacher from your past that you remember.
You should say:
what class the teacher taught you and how old you were
What subject did he teach
what the teacher’s special qualities and characteristics were
and explain why you remember this teacher.

[You will have one to two minutes to talk about this topic. You will have one minute to prepare what
you are going to say]
Part 3: Details Discussion:
Q. What kind of person makes a good teacher?
A. First of all, the person who has the passion for teaching would naturally become a good teacher. It is
true for any other profession as well. Then deep subject knowledge, patience, rhetoric power, ability to
convince and argue, fine interaction quality and good behaviours are some key points to become a good
teacher. A good teacher inspires pupils and set examples for them. Finally, a person with compassion,
ability to understand others’ psychology often excels as a good teacher.
Q. Why people choose to become teachers?
A. For some people, it is their dream and passion to become a teacher. For others, it is just a job and
they are teachers because they have not got any other better professions. For others, teaching is a noble
profession and they never leave this profession even though they can switch their jobs. In many
societies, people honour and respect those who are in the teaching profession and that is why many
people choose to become teachers.
Q. Do you think education will change in the future? How?
A. Though the core value and norm of education will always remain the same – to enlighten people, the
form and system of education change over time. In the future technology would be greatly used to
teach, learn and assess students in educational institutes and distance learning would be very popular
among students. More subjects would be introduced and more technical and technological subjects
would emerge. Practical experience in studies would be given more priority in the near future.
The traditional classroom-based education would be replaced in some places with the computer and the
Internet-based education system and more students would pursue their education from foreign
universities and colleges than they do now.
Q. How does technology affect education?
A. Technology has already been adopted in many educational institutes as it makes the process of
learning and teaching easier and more convenient. Technology will replace some traditional ways of
teaching and would make online classes and online assessment more popular. Students can access to a
vast amount of information related to their subjects through the internet and can read e-books.
The time required to take examination and classes has greatly reduced and teachers now connect to
their students via the internet. Online courses, online teaching, online registration and certification have
changed the way people used to study in the past.
In my opinion, technology offers a huge flexibility and advancement in education and we have already
started accepting these benefits.
Q. Who do you should be responsible for teaching manners and good behaviour to young children -
parents or teachers? Why?
A. Well, this is an interesting question. For some reason, I think family is the best place to learn good
behaviours. In fact, it is the responsibility of parents to teach manners and good behaviours to their
offspring. Before attending any academic institution, the children spend most of the time with their
parents at home. So, I think this is the best time for them to learn good manners. And the teachers are
responsible to nurture the manners to be used perfectly in the real-life situation. But if we rely on
teachers alone, undoubtedly the young children will learn less than they are expected.
Q. What modern techniques teachers should teachers adopt to make the teaching more fun and
intuitive, especially for children?
A. Ahhh… Everything is changing in this modern era and similarly, the traditional ways of teaching have
lost its appeal to students. Hence, the teachers should focus on some other aspects to make teaching
more fun for children. Replacing the textbooks with multimedia slides may be an interesting way.
Addition of graphical images or audio-visual documentation of the text or to represent some topics or
information may provide some better results in teaching. Adopting some recreational activities during
the class hours may also have some good results. This way students will not feel bored, rather get
interested in the classes.
Q. What is the meaning of your given name?
A. I am not quite 100% sure but I heard from my mother that the meaning of my name is Cute. So I
would infer that the word “Jincy” means something beautiful!
Q. Does your name affect your personality?
A. I don’t believe that only a name can affect someone’s personality. My personality is quite a different
arena and it has nothing to do with my name.
Q. Tell me something about your hometown.
A. My hometown is a well-known city, called Angamaly, which is situated in Kerala in the country of
India. Moreover, it is more congested with high population and a large number of vehicles.
Now Tell me....
A. Yes, I love travelling. Whenever the opportunity to travel to a new place comes in front of me, I grab
it. On an average, I travel around 2-3 times in a year.
A. I have a job so I must first plan for the travel and I like to travel with my family members and friends. I
use my car to travel to short distance but for long distance travels, I prefer either fast train or airplane.
A. I went to visit the British Museum 2 months ago. It is in London. I went to London for a training
session arranged by my office and during that time I went to visit the British Museum with two of my
colleagues.

A. I like to visit mountains, sea beaches, museums, historical places and any place with natural beauties.
In fact, whenever I visit a new city, I prefer visiting these short of places there.
PART 2- Cue Card:
Topic:
Describe one of your typical holidays.
where you go for the holidays
how long they last
who you go with
and talk about an interesting thing happened during your holiday.
Part 3: Details Discussion:
Q. What do the people mostly do in their leisure time in your country?
A. We have a large country with a large population from different ethnicities and cultures. Their leisure
activities thus vary to a great extent. Leisure activities among the city dwellers and villagers are not
same also. But commonly people go outside for shopping, to meet friends, to watch movies in their
leisure time. Many people walk in the morning and evening and also visit relatives and friends. Young
generation mostly prefers to hang out with their friends and use the internet in their leisure time. There
are some sports lovers as well who mostly play different outdoor sports in their leisure time.
Q. What's the difference between holidays today and 5 years ago? What are the reasons for the change?
A. Five years back, people were not much concerned about their holidays. Bu now, people give more
importance for their holidays, especially in the planning stage. In addition, in the past people spent
maximum one or two days for holidays. At present, one week is considered as a minimum span of time
for holidays. The selection holiday destinations have also changed.
Q. Do you think people will spend more time on leisure or working in the future?
A. In terms of time, working hours would be far more than the time spent in leisure activities in the
future. But people will be more conscious about the importance of having thoughtful and pleasant
leisure activities.
Q. It is often said that people's life has become more stressful. Why is so?
A. Thank you very much for this question. Yes, often it is said that life is becoming stressful and the
statement is true. Life was simple in past. People had fewer needs and they could enjoy the company of
their family and friends. They wanted to enjoy the life to the fullest extent. With the passage of time, we
have moved into the modern world and our needs and expectations are increasing gradually. We cannot
be satisfied with what we have and want more. The hunger for more and more is basically liable to
create a sense of discomfort among us. So, we work more than usual hours. We take unnecessary stress
to earn more and have a life where the money will be plenty. Finally, we start feeling discomfort, and
the stress grabs us. And this becomes a cycle we cannot break and it continues. Thereby, we cannot
enjoy life and become even more stressed.
Q. What proper planning a traveller should do before visiting a new city or country?
A. Well, travelling is fun indeed. But the fun could be extended if a traveller does some home works
before starting the trip. First of all, a traveller should collect the local map he is willing to travel to know
about the surrounding and interesting locations. Arranging for local currency is the other important task.
Often travellers fall in trouble with currency exchange and it is wise to exchange currency before
commencing. Further, if possible, they should also arrange for a guided tour which would be beneficial
for them to know everything about the locality. And the other most important thing is to let others
know about the trip or where they are travelling. Such initiatives would be helpful to trace them back in
case of emergencies. Doing some internet research to know about the people of the destination and
their customs is also recommended.
Q. Do you think people will travel more in the future? What will be they more interested to see and visit
after 10 years? Why?
A. Umm… Yes, I think travelling would be more fun and common in the future. Countries blessed with
natural beauties or of historical importance will take necessary measures to make travelling easier in
those countries. In fact, inviting tourists in a country has some positive benefits and helps the country to
grow in different dimensions. Expansion of local industries, reputation, spreading local cultures amid
global people etc. are some of them. Therefore, it appears that respective governments will adopt
required policies in this regard. People might feel interested in historical and natural objects in tourist
spots. They also may want to know about the local customs and cultures because, with the passing of
time, people are becoming inquisitive. They want to know more and share knowledge. Hence, they will
prefer the places or things which have informational values
Q. What places in your country should a foreigner visit?
A. I am from Belgium and our country has many attractive tourist spots. Brussels, for example, is the
centre location, the heart of Europe and an international metropolis that attracts a lot of tourists every
day. This is a highly recommended place for tourists and foreigners.
Apart from that, Bruges is another attractive destination which was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage
sites. SPA, which is also called ‘Pearl of the Ardennes’ is another tourist spot I would recommend to
international tourists. Cathedral of Saint Bavo, Ghent is one of my favourite places in Belgium and I think
this is a worth visiting place for any foreigner.
Q. What places would you recommend a visitor to go to in your hometown?
A. I am from Aalst, Belgium. This city has many beautiful places to visit. Belfry of Aalst and Saint Martin's
Church are two places I would highly recommend to a new visitor. A visitor should spend a considerable
amount of time visiting ‘t Gasthuys - Stedelijk Museum Aalst’ which is an interesting museum in my
opinion.
Q. Tell me something about your family.
A. Well, I live in a nuclear family which is quite different than the family my grandfather had. I, in fact,
can compare the changes because I observed both of these two types of families. My father is a
researcher and professor in a university and he teaches physics while my mother is a housewife and
works as a part-time consultant at local law firms. My mother was, in fact, a full-time lawyer, but
sacrifices her career when my elder brother came to the world. I have got two sisters and a brother and
I am the youngest in the family. I am very close to my family and I admire all of them for their great help
and support for me.
Q. What do you do in your spare time?
A. I mostly hang out with my friends in my leisure time. I have some really good friends and we have
many common passion and interests and playing the guitar is one of those. I often read books or use the
internet in my free time when I am at home. If I get a long vacation I love to visit different places with
my family. Last month we went on a tour and stayed near a beach for 3 days.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe the best present you have ever received in your life.
You should say:
what the present/ gift was
who gave it to you
when you received it
and explain why this is the best present you have ever received.

Q. Do you think that present giving will play an important role in our daily life in the future? Why?
A. Yes, the present giving and exchanging gifts is already an important part in our daily life and it will
continue for a long. We give gifts to people we care about and this is a way to show that we care.
People, in fact, expect gifts in many parts of the world on special occasions. For instance, most of the
children and young people in my country expect that their family members, relatives and friends would
be present on their birthday and would give them gifts.
Gift exchange is a part of many cultures and I can think of several occasions when people love to do
that. For instance, during the Christmas seasons, New Year and other occasions it is quite customary to
exchange gifts. This is an important part of our life as it brings us closer to each other, represents our
good wishes and blessings. As the society has evolved, the custom of gift changing might have slightly
changed but its main role has remained the same - to show our love and good wishes for others we care
about.
Q. Do you think that the brand name is very important for sales?
A. Yes, I think so. From my personal experience, I can say that good brands ensure proper quality of a
product and that is why people are ready to pay more to purchase the branded products - be it a pair of
jeans, a laptop or a household appliance. Brand names ensure better sales as they give a positive
impression, customer satisfaction and guarantee of the quality to a customer. The after-sales service of
a reputed brand is comparatively better than that of a brandless product and this is why many people
do not take the risk of purchasing brandless products. Due to the lack of customer service and decent
guarantee on non-brand products the sales are on the rise for branded products. This is even more
applicable in this modern era when replica products are quite common in the market. The upsurging
sales volume of the branded cellphones despite the presence of brandless mobiles at a very lower price
is a proof that people still rely on branded products.
Q. In terms of the media, which do you think will play the main role in present giving, television,
newspaper or the Internet?
A. I am quite positive that the internet has a greater role to play in our present giving trend and in the
future, the internet would be the hub to send or receive the gifts with the booming of the e-commerce
and related technology in almost all of the world. To be honest, the internet is a more powerful media
that will reach more people in the future than the television and newspaper would. This is why the main
role of choosing, purchasing, sending or receiving a gift would all be done with the help of this
technology. The television and newspaper fail to connect the people all around the world and provide
the platform for gift exchanging but this is not the fact in the case of the internet. The rich features like
the wish list, online greeting, the global e-commerce website like amazon.com and worldwide express
delivery systems would, in fact, change the way we purchase and present gifts to others.
Q. Compare the gift which people have received 10 years ago to the present that people now are
receiving? What's the difference between them?
A. Well, that's a nice question. I can answer this from my own experience. Ten years ago people used to
receive gifts mostly from their relatives, friends and family members and household appliances, story
books, pens, diary, money, dresses and showpieces were the main gift items at that time. These days,
people get gifts from a wider circle including people they do not know very well. For instance, in my last
job, I was given a wrist watch by a person who joined the company just three months ago and that was
quite a surprise for me. In terms of the gift items people receive these days, technological devices,
electronic gadgets and household electronic appliances are more frequent than the storybooks, pens
and dresses. I believe the number of occasions when people exchanged gifts in the past has increased as
well and these days we have more occasions to celebrate and more people to give us gifts!
Q. Do you think the custom of gift giving changes over time? Why?
A. Well, the customs of gift giving varies widely across the countries. The custom has changed, evolving
and will change in the future. Ther are few reasons that influence the fact. First of all, people give gifts
marking various ceremonies or religious occasions. But the types of gifts are different now than it was
before. Earlier, people used to give monetary gifts to others while the tradition is less frequent at
present time. Moreover, guests also used to provide some other types of materialistic gifts on different
occasions. But now the types are different and people rely on the internet mostly to pick the gifts.
Basically, it is the time and trend that sets the types of gifts. In the past, people had fewer options and
they chose the right one as a gift. But now amid thousands of websites, they get the desired stuff and
often get confused which one to pick. This will continue to change in the future as well.
Q. How can the Internet change the way people exchange gifts?
A. The Internet plays a great role in the way we exchange gifts these days. It has made selecting and
sending gifts easier for them. Now people do not need to be present physically at stores to purchase a
present; rather they can place an order while the product is delivered on the doorstep to the recipient. I
think this is a great way and the internet will change the way of exchanging gifts even more in the
coming days
Q. Could you show me your identification card, please?
A. Ys, sure. Here is my identification. Do you need any information from my side to verify it? Thank you.
Q. Could you tell me your full name, please?
A. My full name is Peter Smith. My friends call me Peter.
Q. What shall I call you?
A. Well, you can call me Peter as well.
Q. Does your name have any special meaning?
A. My name is definitely very special to me! Well, the name Peter itself has a special meaning and
historical significance. The word 'Peter' was derived from a Greek word 'petros' which means 'stone' or
'rock'. Based on the New Testament, Jesus Christ gave the name Saint Peter to Simon and he later
became the Saint Peter. Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, became the first bishop of Rome. So
religiously and historically this name bears a great significance, I presume.
Q. Why do so many people change their names?
A. Well, that's an interesting question and personally, I scarcely know my friends or relatives who have
changed their names. But I am sure people mostly changes their names because they do not like their
given name. Migration to other countries could be another prominent reason for people to change their
names. For instance, I know a person who lives in London as Christopher whose original name was
something like Lie Chim. Finally, changing someone's religion could be another reason for a name
change. Personally, I would always like my given name and in no condition change it!!!
Q. Is your name important to you?
A. Yes, definitely my name is truly important to me. This is the name that my parents gave to me and I
would like to be 'Peter' for the rest of my life. I have known this name from the very first day I came to
this world and the very sound Peter has quite a charming melody to my ears. I once heard that an
average human hears his name the highest time in his lifetime. If this is true, I have heard the word
'Peter' more than any other word and I do not want to change my given name in any condition.
Q. Where do you come from?
A. I come from a quiet, sleepy suburban called Sutton which is located in the South-West London. This is
is a great spot to live in and I love this place very much.
Q. Where do you live?
A. I have always lived in Sutton, a place in the South-West London. This is a quiet place and a great place
to settle. The quick transportation facility allows me to move to any part of London without any hassle.
Q. Can you tell me something about your hometown?
A. Thank you very much for this question. As I previously mentioned I come from Sutton which is a town
in South London in England. This was previously a village and was connected to the central London in
1847 with the railroad. Afterwards, it began to grow into a town and there was significant Victorian-era
expansion. More than sixty thousand people live in this area and it has the lowest level of crime rate in
the Greater London. People are quite amiable and well-behaved the and natural tranquillity is a big
feature of this town. This town is a home to a number of international corporations and the sixth most
important shopping area in London. It is also famous as a hub for filming in south-west London.
Sutton is a hilly borough with plenty of parks and gardens and the natural beauty of this town is
unparallel. As I grew up in this town, I have lots of memory here and I love my hometown more than any
other place in the whole world.
Q. Can you tell me some famous landscapes or scenic spots in your hometown?
A. There are, in fact, plenty of renowned and beautiful places in Sutton and many tourists find it a great
place to stay during their entire vacation period. This town has more than 89 parks and each of them is
quite beautiful. Manor Park, Morden Hall Park and Carshalton Lavender Fields are my personal favourite
and they give an impression of pure natural beauty. Moreover, St Nicholas churchyard, St Nicholas
clocktower, All Saints Church, Christ Church, Landseer Road Conservation Area and many more are some
of the prominent landscapes in this town. As I have already said, Sutton has a number of big
international companies and this is the sixth most important shopping area in the whole London. Several
works of public art, large library, four conservation areas and many parks make it a worth visiting place.
Q. Can you tell me some history of your hometown?
A. Well, I do not know that much about the history of my hometown, which is Sutton. But I will try to
give you as many historical details as I know about my hometown.
The name Sutton came from OLD English words 'suth' and 'tun' which means 'the South farm'. It was
probably in relation to Mitcham and Morden that it was considered southerly. Archaeological finds in
the region date back over ten thousand years, but the first substantial evidence of habitation comes
from the excavation of a Roman villa in Beddington. On 10th May 1847, the railway station was opened
in this area and in afterwards it contributed towards the hike of the population in this area and gradually
the village developed into a town.
Sutton Masonic Hall was built in Grove Road by Freemasons from the locality in the year 1897.
Freemasons have met there since its foundation, apart from a two-year interval during the Second
World War when the military requisitioned the hall. It also served as a temporary shelter for people
displaced from their homes.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the High Street had become heavily built up and many changes
took place during this century. Between 1940 and 1944 more, during the second world war, more than
400 bombs were dropped on Sutton and Cheam, and a local "bomb map" was produced after the war
recording the date and type of bomb.
This is a place of natural beauty and great architectural works. Even today someone will find many
beautiful examples of architecture in Sutton with over 150 listed buildings.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe your favourite photograph.
You should say:
where the photo was taken
who took the photo
what can be seen from the photo
and explain why it is the favourite photograph to you.
Q. How to take a good photo?
A. Well, I am not a professional photographer and do not know much about the professional aspects of
taking quality photos. However, as a layman in the world of professional photography, I can say that it
takes a good camera, a great passion, proper lighting, angel and a great object to take a good
photograph.
Sometimes an expensive camera that has good features is quite helpful in taking a nice shot. From my
experience, I can say that if someone has a powerful camera, he can take some good pictures.
Moreover, a passion on taking good photos is also required. Lighting is another aspect that accentuates
the objects of a photo and probably this is why professional photographers often wait several hours to
take a single shot. Furthermore, the angle of the object or scenery, the way they are captured in the
frame and the object itself is important to make a photograph worthy of praise.
Q. When do people use the camera?
A. I guess professional journalists and photographers carry their cameras most of the time. But the
ordinary people mostly use a camera whenever they visit a new place as they want to capture the
beauty of the place as well as the memory. People also use cameras whenever they meet old friends,
colleagues and relatives and take snaps of the group. Parents often take pictures of their children and
finally in my country, I have noticed that people use cameras on different festivals and occasions.
However, these days most of the people have smartphones that come with powerful built-in cameras.
This is why mass people do not carry cameras that much and take photos using their cell phones most of
the time.
Q. How can the new technology put cinema’s skill advanced?
A. Well, I think the technology has entirely changed the way we used to use our cameras. We have now
powerful DSLR cameras and anyone can take photos these days. Moreover, the powerful zooming
system, night-view and online photo editing features enable us to take great photos, edit them instantly
and share them on our favourite social networking websites like Facebook or Google Plus. Our
smartphones come with feature-riced integrated cameras and let us take photos whenever we want.
The memory cards have replaced the photo-films entirely and we have much freedom on taking pictures
than our previous generation had. I can recall some of the memories from my childhood when we had
to hire a cameraman to take out photos and wait for more than a week to get those pictures printed. On
the contrary, we no longer need to print our photos these days and can instantly see and share it with
the help of our cellphones and computers. Thanks to the modern technology - photography is no longer
is a sophisticated domain, it is, in fact, everybody's hobby nowadays.
Q. Do you like taking photos? Why or Why not?
A. Yes, I like to take photos, not selfies, but the photos of natural beauties and worth capturing objects.
Whenever I have the mood and I find the right object, I try to capture it. I would not say I am a very good
photographer and know many things about the professional photography, but like any other curious
person, I like to capture great moments and sceneries. I also run a blog where I often publish the photos
I take.
Q. Why selfies are so popular these days? Do you like to take selfies?
A. Thank you for the question. Selfie is the way of taking photographs using cell phone's front camera
and it has recently gained huge popularity among people. They love to take selfies for several reasons
and the most important thing about the selfie is that people can take it by themselves without any
support from others. They can pose as per their will and also can take other people in the frame at the
same time. The most important thing is that this is a cost-effective way to get photos taken. Sharing
selfies on social networking websites is easier for its small properties. If the camera functions well, some
of the nice photos could be captured by the selfie. Therefore, selfies have become popular. And yes, I
like to take selfies.
Q. Storing pictures has become much convenient on the Internet. What are some advantages of this? Do
you use any digital photo sharing or storing service? Which one?
A. Yes, storing pictures is more convenient using the Internet. Earlier, people used to print photos to
store. They also preserved the photo negatives too to print the photos at a later time. But with the
advancement of technology, photo storing is easier now. When stored on the Internet, someone can
have access to photos instantly which is not possible for printed photos. Someone can get the desired
photo from the digital storage anytime, share it with others, use some editing features and can do it all
for free.
I also use my Facebook profile to share my photos. It also helps to store the photos too. I also use my
google drive and Flickr to store the photos and can access them whenever I need.
Q. With the advancement in camera and technology, anyone these days take quality pictures? Do you
agree? Why? Why not?
A. Well, the question is smart and has drawn my attention before. But I do not agree with the
statement. Technology has advanced much and photo capturing devices like a camera has been
improved. But clicking some quality pictures is not the cup of tea for everyone. Photography is an art
form. It needs an aesthetic sense. Some other matters are also related here. Composition, framing,
background selection, sense of perfect lighting etc. are some of the key elements of a perfect
photograph. So, if someone gets the latest camera with no sense of photography, it is impossible for him
to get some praiseworthy pictures
Q. What kind of place is it?

A. Ahh! Well. Basically, I come from a village which is located on the outskirts of the city centre Trichy. I
was born there but not brought up there but still if I have to say what kind of place is it then the first
thing that would come in my mind it that it is a picturesque place. Wherever you turn around you could
see lush green paddy vegetation and sugar cane field and people over there are really much friendly
than here in the city. I could figure out the exact difference since I have been in both places.
Then, yes, the environment. I could feel the fresh air there, there is no traffic congestion, no pollution
and the life is simple there. On the whole, it is an excellent place to live in.
Q. What’s the most interesting part of your home area?
A. The most interesting part, oh yeah, it has a very old temple. It has been there for a very long time.
The reason why it fascinates me is that the customs and practices performed there are quite unique.
This place, which is only a few meters away from my home, has always been a kind of strange, ritualistic
and lively place. Because of its tradition, it is most interesting place in my hometown.
Q. What kind of jobs do the people in your town/ village do?
A. The main occupation of most of the residents in my village is working in a sugar cane factory. Of
course, there are few educated people who are also employed as professionals like mechanical
engineers or managers in a company, but still, the major income which supports most of the families in
my village comes from the sugar factory. Since everyone is getting better education nowadays few
people have also moved out to cities as I did. Many of them are placed in prestigious positions in various
cities.
Q. Is your hometown changing?
A. Yes, it is changing. As every place of the world is transforming because of education and technology,
my village is changing as well. Though the changes are not so visible or drastic, I have to accept that it is
getting better over the past few decades in terms of the education, transportation facilities, health care
system, employment and infrastructure development. I have heard it from my grandparents that they
were not even equipped with the facilities which we have now. The thing is that now everyone in my
village is getting the education and they really know what’s happening in the rest of the world and
therefore are trying to implement everything to have a better lifestyle and other facilities.
Q. Would you say it is a good place to live? Why?
A. Obviously, it is a nice place to live in. In fact, it is an excellent place to live in as you can enjoy the
serenity and tranquillity of nature, fresh and organic foods and also can enjoy many modern world
facilities like the internet. Many people are just annoyed about the hustle and bustle of city life and they
would find this village to be a piece of heaven. Fresh air, clean environment, friendly people, healthy
food, simple lifestyle, some modern facilities and green environment are the main attraction of my
village. What else do we need to live a good life? I would say it is a wonderful place to live.
Q. What changes would you like to make to your hometown?
A. Umm, well there are few problems prevailing in my hometown and I wish that it should be sorted out
soon. The first change I would like to make is the proper transportation facilities. My hometown still got
fewer roads and transportation and I would like to enhance the transportation facility for the
betterment of the people’s commuting and for the trade and business facilities.
Next, I would make sure that every single person in this town gets clean and safe water supply. Finally, I
would establish more entertainment facilities in this town as there are only a few of them.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe an interesting phone conversation you had with someone.
You should say:
when you had this discussion.

whom you talked to.
what it was about.
And explain why this conversation was interesting.
Q. Which one do you use more often – a mobile phone or telephone? Why?
A. Well, I frequently use the mobile phone and there are numerous reasons to be with the mobile
phones. Usually, telephones are suitable for home use and they come with cables. So, it is impossible to
carry them out with us even if we want to. On the other hand, mobile phones, especially smartphones,
have many other features including the internet, games and chat options and could easily be carried
wherever someone goes. So, I am in favour of mobile phones than using a landline.
Q. Are international phone calls expensive in your country?
A. Yes, the international phone calls are too much expensive than local phone call costs. A single minute
for an international call takes four to five times more than the local call charges for the same duration.
Further, the call rate varies for countries as well. In my country, this rate is even higher than some other
countries I know about. Due to the higher international calling rates, people these days prefer online
communication platforms and applications like Skype, IMO, Viber, WhatsApp, WeChat and so on.
Q. What is the best way to keep in touch with friends abroad?

A. Uhh… I think using the social networking websites or the virtual communication tools like Skype,
Viber, IMO, WeChat, WhatsApp etc. are the best way now to keep in touch with friends abroad.
Someone may make both audio and video calls, keep chatting round the day with friends, and
interestingly all the tasks will require no extra charges at all. The user will need an active internet
connection and a smartphone or a computer. I personally prefer to use online communication to keep in
touch with my friends who live far away from our country.
Q. What is the impact of the online-based chatting systems and social networking websites on the way
we make friends and contact with our friends?
A. Well, I think the online chatting platforms and social networking websites have entirely changed the
way we make friends and keep in touch with them. For instance, these days we can make friends from
other countries and keep in touch with our friends all the time. This has significantly reduced the
communication costs and hassle to contact with someone who stays far away. The friends with same
passion and interests can create fan pages and connect more people on the platform, raise their voice
and protest the unjust.
On the downside, people can pretend to be someone else on those platforms and can deceive others.
Moreover, those social networking websites and online chatting platforms are addictive and kill many
valuable hours of students. Finally, the relationship people these days have via social networking
platforms or chatting rooms are not as strong as it used to be in the past.
I would say, this is a paradigm shift from our early generation and we should take advantage of these
technological advancements and be wary of the negative consequences.
Q. Which one do you prefer - SMS or voice call? Why?
A. Well, it actually depends on the circumstances! I prefer short messages when I need to reach
someone and not sure if this is the right time to ring him. I also like to send and receive SMS when there
is a need for important information exchange. For instance, I always send SMS phone numbers, bank
account numbers and addresses and also prefer to have that information sent to me via SMS. Finally, I
prefer to send SMS to greet someone or to wish him/ her his birthday, marriage anniversary and so on.
On the contrary, when I need to keep in touch with someone and feel that a short SMS is not enough to
convey all the information, I prefer voice calls. Some people, my grandfather, for example, do not like
SMS and I mostly call them. When I am in hurry and need to give someone a quick information, I like to
call as well. I might not have been able to describe every situation, but I guess you get the picture.
Q. How dangerous it is for someone to use his cellphone while driving a car?
A. I think the existing traffic laws and regulations completely ban the cell phone use during the driving. I
personally feel that it is quite risky to use the mobile phone while someone is on the highway. A slight
misjudgement or a simple mistake on the highway can cause severe casualties and cost lives and cell
phone use while driving simply haze our judgement as we have to concentrate on the conversation.
Considering the possible fatalities and accidents, I think besides prohibiting the use of cell phone while
driving, heavy fine should be imposed on people who violate this law.
Q. Let’s talk about what you do. Do you work or are you a student?
A.Thank you for the question. Well, I am a regional sales manager working with a multinational
corporation, headquartered in the USA, and it deals with manufacturing of computer hardware. I have
finished my graduation 4 years ago and a full-time employee now.
Q. What’s your job? Why did you choose that kind of work?
A.I am assigned to check everything related to the sales of products. Moreover, I have also to supervise
some other employees working in different parts of the city. I picked this type of work for no specific
reasons. I was seeking a job after completing my graduation and got this one in my luck. However, I
must inform you that I love my job and I feel lucky to have this job. This job perfectly suits my academic
background, skill set and expectation.
Q. How long have you been doing it?
A.I have been working in this profession for past four years. I joined this company just after I finished my
graduation and have never changed my job till now.
Q. What is a typical day like at your work?
A.The typical day begins with the account inventory management. Then I set the sales target for the day
and distribute that to the staff working with me. Sometimes, I need to visit the showrooms to know
about the real sales scenarios and match them with the statistics I am provided with. Besides, I also
need to pay attention to complaints and queries from the clients and customers as well. Setting up or
revision of the sales strategy is another usual task that I do every day. Besides, I read newspapers, check
my emails and drink around 3-4 cups of coffee per day. Overall, I enjoy my work schedule.
Q. Are there things you don’t like about it? What are they?
A.Yes, there are certain things that I cannot cope up with, but these are minors. Reaching the sales
target every month is a hefty task for me and for the other employees as well. I also need to work on the
weekends sometimes which is frustrating for an employee like me.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe an important historical event in your country.
You should say:
when it happened
what happened
who were the most important people involved
and say why it was important to your country

Q. How do different cultures celebrate events?
Answer: People of various cultures celebrate their respective festivals and occasions based on their
tradition, religion and custom. Marking the events, they take necessary preparations and celebrate by
performing rituals, making merriment and also get entertained by taking traditional foods and drinks.
Sometimes, they also invite the members of other cultures to enjoy the events. these celebrations
greatly vary based on the country.
Q. What is the importance of festivals?
Answer: Ummm … actually, festivals are meant for social gathering marking different social, cultural,
historical and religious events. And at the present age, the focus of the festival is wide. Festivals help to
reconnect people, upheld their values or cultures. They also get relief from the ordinary activities and
enjoy the rewards of hard labour. Different festivals also help to share the life and care for others. These
are the most important features of the festival which have made it important.
Q. How have special occasions such as weddings changed in your culture?
Answer: There have been significant changes in a wedding in Hong Kong with the passage of time.
Earlier, when a man and woman got married, they went to a monk and followed some traditional rituals
to become husband and wife. Now they need to register the marriage from a marriage registrar to be
declared as husband and wife. Besides, picking the marriage date was an important matter in past which
is losing its importance in the present age and it is becoming old-fashioned. Moreover, the couples are
avoiding the old traditions like wearing traditional dresses, inviting lots of people or arranging a huge
buffet for everyone.
Q. What history has to offer to the people? What lessons should we learn from the past?
Answer: Thank you for the question. History is the science of past. It tells us about what people did in
past and how those are different in present setting. Besides, it teaches us real-life lessons. History also
helps to understand the present and how future would be. Therefore, by knowing history, people can
predict the future and avoid mistakes. And it is said that history repeats itself. So, learning lessons from
history may help people to comprehend complicated matters and apply the earned knowledge for their
benefit. Further, by knowing past history, people can finish some incomplete works or realize the past
dreams too. It helps to bring the dreams into reality and make a better future. Learning past survival
strategies is another important aspect that the history offers to people.
Q. History suggests that the human civilisation is prone to get involved in war and conflicts? What is
your suggestion to maintain the world peace?
Answer: Well, it is really a crucial issue to talk about. Studying the past reveals that the human
civilization was prone to war and conflicts. Even they got involved into conflicts for minor reasons.
Various matters could be made liable for the conflicts and establishing supremacy was the key reason
behind the situations. I think a balance of power is a must to avoid the conflicts and war. Besides, each
of the nations should behave ethically to reduce conflicts and overall there should be ways of mutual
negotiation between countries in such cases. Humanity is more important than borders and nations
should sign treaties to avoid wars in all circumstances.
Q. Should students learn history in university level as a mandatory subject? Why/ why not?
Answer: Umm… I do not completely agree with the statement. It would be better if history is made
mandatory in their secondary and higher secondary level in line with university education. If they start
knowing about history in their early stage of education, they would be able to learn the past. And in
university level, the knowledge would be matured. They will start learning from an early life and in
university, they would be able to comprehend what they have learnt. Moreover, making it mandatory
might disrupt the education in science majors.
Q. What is difficult about your job?
A. I am an administrator for a local IT company in Milan, Italy. The most difficult thing with the job is to
manage the rules and regulations of the company and make the employees follow them. It's quite a
challenging task and I have to be very diplomatic often to build a good relationship with the employees
as well as make them abide by the company rules and policies.
Q. Would you recommend your job to someone else?
A. I would recommend the job to someone only when I will find that the individual is able to take the
pressure and reach the deadlines within budgeted time. Overall, I enjoy my job and would recommend
anyone I feel suitable for this position.
Topic: Shopping
Q. What are the types of shops that you usually go to?
A. Mostly I visit the groceries for my daily necessaries. Sometimes, I also need to visit some other super
shops when I cannot find something in the grocery stores. Besides, I also need to go to the clothing
stores and other stores to meet needs of mine and my family.
Q. What is the name of the shop?
A. There are in fact different shops and their names vary. However, the shop that I most frequently visit
is named ‘PAM’. This is mostly a grocery super shop and provides almost all the necessary grocery items
for daily needs.
Q. What changes have you seen in those shops these days?
A. Uhh… there are no notable changes in the shop in the present day. However, if I compare these
shops with my childhood shops, there are lots of differences. The shops these days are bigger, offer a
better environment, have a greater range of products and have more sales representatives and security
personnel.
Topic: Reading Books
Q. Do you read books? What kinds of books?
A. Yes, I read books. I love to read the both fiction and non-fiction. Sometimes I spend time with
detective thrillers as well. John Grisham and Mario Puzo are two of my favourite writers and I have read
almost all of their books.
Q. Did you read books when you were a child? How often?
A. Of course, I used to read books when I was a child. I read comic books and I read them on daily basis.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe a typical day in your life when you were a child.
You should say:
who was/were around you
what you ate
what took care of you
and say what you most enjoyed doing in your childhood days.
Q. What is the role of parents in raising children?
A. A family is the first institution for children and parents are the teachers here. So, the parents need to
play the most important roles in raising the children. They should build the ethics inside the children to
determine the right and wrong. I think developing the sense of morality is enough to make the children
ethical in their lives. Children learn from their parents and this is why parents should always be careful
about what they say and do. When children grow up, parents need to instil morality among them to
make them better citizens.
Q. Has the role changed in recent years?
A. Yes, there are some changes in the roles in recent years to raise children. Earlier, it was only the
mother who took care of the children but now the father is also assisting in raising children. But in some
other cases, due to parents’ business, the children are getting support from babysitters too. Many
parents are busy with their careers and they can share little time with their children. However, parents
are more conscious about their children's' education and well-being.
Q. Who is responsible for disciplining children?
A. Since a child spends most of its time with its mother, I think the mother is responsible for the
discipline. But sometimes, the father of the child may also help the kid in learning some of the
disciplinary rules as well. When a child starts his school, teachers have a role to play to teach them
morality, discipline and good qualities.
Q. How the activities of a child from a city differ from that of a child from a village?
A. Thank you for this question. Well, a particular difference is seen among the activities of a child living
in a city than a child residing in a village. Generally, a child in the city is busy with some routine tasks.
The child needs to get up early to attend school. After returning from school, the child has less time to
take part in recreational activities. The extreme pressure of academic activities makes them busier.
Though sometimes they take part in entertaining activities, they love playing video games or watch
television. In fact, they do not have chances of participating in physical activities that much.
On the other hand, a child in a village usually does not have to lead a routine-bound life. Schooling is an
important issue for them but they have ample time to spend in recreational activities. They take part in
different outdoor games and sport and remain more joyful than city-living children.
Q. Children learn from parents, relatives, teachers and friends. Who should take the sole responsibility
of teaching morality to a child?
A. Ahh… I think the role of parents is more important than anyone else to teach a child the sense of
morality. Actually, the family is the first institution where children learn everything. If a child shows
humbleness and mature attitude in the early stage of life, it is expected that the child has a nice family.
In fact, the child spends most of his time with parents. He learns everything from the parent. So, when a
child is abusive, possesses some other negative qualities, the blames are to be attributed to its parent.
Naturally, it is not possible of a teacher to teach all the things at a time while the parents could play the
effective role here. Therefore, the parents should take the sole responsibility to develop morality in a
child.
Q. Children these days are less responsible than the past? Why/ Why not?
A. Umm… Children are thought to have become less responsible these days and this is true in most of
the cases. I think such a condition is the outcome of negligence from parents. Parents these days remain
busy with their career. They have less time to spend with their children. So, they cannot teach them the
right manners and moralities. Gradually, the children becoming irresponsible in many cases. For
instance, when they are asked to do something, they express their reluctance. And this is a negative sign
that is leading towards a social disaster. When those children would be matured and play greater roles
in society, nothing good is expected from them. But in past, the situation was quite different. Parents
used to spend more time with their kids and the kids became more responsible.
Q. When do you have free time?
A. I have my free time in the evening after returning from my college. On a weekend, I am free most of
the day.
Q. What do you like doing in your free time?
A. Usually, I love to read books, chat with my family members in my free time. But sometimes, I like to
spend it by sleeping as well.
Q. What free time activities are most popular where you live?
A. People in Cyprus spend their leisure times amid various types of activities. Some of them are fond of
sports like golf, tennis, basketball while some other love watersports and diving, hiking to hills and
valleys. Watching television is another type of leisurely activity in the country. Young people often like to
hang out with friends and spend time online.
Q. How important is free time in peoples’ lives?
A. Having some free times is really important for every one of us. In fact, the free times help remove the
stress refresh our mind. Consequently, we can focus on our regular activities. Some leisure activities
help us rediscover ourselves and get engaged in activities that are helpful for our personal
improvement. For instance, I started playing chess with my friends at my free time and this has been
proven to be a really great activity later in my life.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.
You should say:
who this teacher was
what subject he/she taught
what was so special about him/her
and explain why this person influenced you so much in your education.
Sample Answer:
I met Mr John Markus in my elementary school. Actually, I was the student of Agiou Georgiou
Elementary School located in Larnaca in Cyprus. He was my mentor and with his direct supports and
suggestions, I have crossed many of the barriers of my life - both academic and personal. So, I am really
grateful to him and have been greatly inspired by his teaching techniques. If he did not guide me in my
education, I think I would not be able to arrive in this position today. This is a delightful cue card topic
and I would like to thank you for this topic.
Mr John Markus was the teacher of general science in the school. He was really a great teacher and used
to teach in some unconventional methods. He hardly used books or other teaching materials for
teaching in the classroom. He also had some other techniques to impress the students. And most
importantly, he knew all the names of his students which I had never seen before.
He was special in the sense that he knew how to teach the students. Mr Markus also supported his
students in some other matters and mentored like his own children. The other most important thing
about him is that he used to keep in touch with the parents of the children. He Regularly updated the
parents with the latest information about their kids. As a result, he turned into a popular figure among
the parent community.
I am highly influenced by this person. He had some special ways to complete things. He was
straightforward and never turned biased to any of his students. He loved all the kids like his own
children which attracted me most. Whenever I met him with some sort of troubles, he guided me the
way out of them. So, I like him much.
Q. How has education changed in your country in the last 10 years?
Answer: The education system in my country went through numerous changes in the last decade and
the use of technology is the most noteworthy. Besides, teachers are more trained today and have a
much friendlier relationship with students, unlike the past. The exam system has been revamped and
more emphasis is put on the practical exams these days.
Q. What changes do you foresee in the next 50 years?
Answer: 50-years is a long period and it is really hard to predict the changes especially the pace in which
technology is advancing. After 5 decades, the education system in our country will go through a
paradigm shift, I believe. Changes in the education system of Cyprus would be much prominent. The
classrooms might be remodelled, application of multimedia will be very common and even there might
be systems to learn sitting at home. The students might not need to visit the educational institutions
physically. And textbooks may also disappear with the passage of time. The robots and computers would
be the main mentors and the exam system would be fully automated and computer-based.
Q. What method of learning works best for you?

Answer: Ummm….. this is a bit difficult question for me to answer. In fact, I can adapt to all types of
learning methods. But I think the multimedia classes are more effective to me than the conventional
way of learning from textbooks. I often use video tutorials for lessons that I find hard to grasps.
Q. How beneficial do you think it is to group students according to their level of ability?
Answer: Forming groups based on the students’ level is highly beneficial for them. When some of the
students of the same level gather in the same place, they can share their knowledge. And this is helpful
to expand their realm of knowledge and learning becomes easier for them. The teachers, on the other
hand, can prepare lessons according to the average skill level of these students. I personally believe that
grouping similar students in terms of their capability and talent is far more beneficial than a mixed
group.
Q. How technology has changed the way people learn new things?
Answer: Thank you for this nice question. The use of technology has made learning easier. Earlier,
people had to struggle a lot to learn new things. But with the course of time, learning system has
evolved for the blessing of technology. For instance, the use of chalk-boards vanishes from classrooms.
Teachers either use white-board or multimedia presentations while teaching. Technology has made
communication during learning easier. Students and teachers interact through latest communication
devices. The textbooks have been modified and the rise of e-books is another example that technology
has changed the learning system. Besides, the number of web-based researches is also climbing – an
outcome of technology. Distant learning is the other impressive way that technology has added to
learning.
Q. What are the qualities of a good teacher? Would you want to be a teacher in the future? Why/ Why
not?
Answer: Well, a good teacher should possess some qualities. The most important thing about being a
teacher is to communicate effectively. If the teacher fails to communicate with students, the teaching
would be unsuccessful. Students usually follow their teachers. Hence, the teacher should also be
punctual, honest and sincere in executing responsibilities. The teacher should also know how to manage
the classroom. The teacher must have a good command on the students to maintain discipline in the
classroom. The personality of a teacher should be different from other and obviously, s/ he should have
vast knowledge on the relevant subject matter.
I do not prefer to be a teacher because I lack patience that a teacher needs during class hours. I am also
unable to control others effectively that a teacher needs the most. To be honest, I have passion in
journalism and thus would be unable to be a good teacher. Based on the reasons, I do not want to see
myself as a teacher.
Q. Female teachers, according to many, are more suitable to teach in primary schools? What's your
opinion on that?
Answer: I believe appointing female teachers in primary schools is a great idea. In elementary schools,
the majority of the students are younger in age. They need special attention. A male teacher is unable to
provide the necessary attention to primary school students. But a female is suitable as she owns the
patience. Naturally, women are better caregivers than men. They can apply this attributive to control
the students and care for them. Therefore, I agree with this statement.
Q. Where did you grow up?
Answer: I grew up in Arnos Grove, an area located in the southwest corner of Enfield in London,
England.
Q. Was it a good place to grow up for children?
Answer: Of course, it was a nice place. Actually, the area was calm, quiet and beautiful. Hence, that was
a great place for the children to grow up. Moreover, people and thing-to-do of this area were very
positive for a young child to grow up as a good person.
Q. Where did you usually play?
Answer: There had been a moderate playground before the house we lived in. And I used to play there
in the evening with some of my local friends. Besides, our school had a large playground where I often
played with my classmates. When I was at home, I played with my brothers and cousins in our garden.
Q. Do you think childhood is different today from when you were a child?
Answer: Ahhh…. Childhood is completely different in the present day than the days of mine. And the
changes are remarkable too. Things were quite simple and I had no responsibilities. With the time things
have become more complex and I have a large number of responsibilities. I have many goals now that I
did not have in my childhood.
Part 2 - Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card
Topic:
Describe a friend you like.
You should say:
who he/she is
how you know him/her and for how long
why he/she is special to you
and explain your relationship as friends.
Sample Answer:
Emily was the closest friend of mine in my childhood. And still, we maintain a solid bond of friendship
for over 15 years. I met her first in the playground. She also went there to play, and I met her there. It
was not an accident when I met Emily. In fact, she was a fresher in the playground like me and could not
decide whether she would participate with the other kids playing on the ground or wait like me. It did
not take much time to get introduced and that was the beginning. This is a nice cue card indeed
reminding me of my childhood days and one of my best friends.
Emily is a special friend to me for some reason. The most impressive feature of Emily was her smiling
face. Though we had quarrels over petty issues and even we do it now too, I cannot continue the
argument for longer hours. She resolves the disputes in a smooth manner. Moreover, she knows what
to do and when to do and can deal emergencies efficiently. She is also special to me as both of us share
some common habits like reading books, watching television series, shopping together and much more.
We have been sharing the friendship since our childhood and around 15 years have been passed with
the twinkle of an eye. Hope the bond will last till the last days of our life. The key ingredient behind this
sustainable relationship is the sacrifice. And we make it for each other without hesitation.
Emily is a very good friend of mine, in fact, she is the best friend. In this matured age, there are no
mental conflicts between us. Actually, the feelings for each other are softer. Our families also have a
very good bondage that has been developed through our friendship.
Q. Is friendship important in your culture?
Answer: Certainly, friendship is important in my culture. Though the British people are a bit reserved,
they cannot do without friends. And in their private parties, friends play the most important roles.
Q. How many close friends can you have?
Answer: I do not have many close friends. But the important matter is to maintain the friendship equally
with everyone. So, it is imperative not to make close friends more than two or three. The number of
excessive close friends may create unwanted troubles. ALso when people get matured, they maintain a
small number of friends but most of them are good friends to each other.
Q. Are friends more important than family?

Answer: Uhhh…. I think there are some important issues to consider regarding the priority selection
between family and friends. I believe family is the most important part of an individual. In fact, a man
belongs to a family. It helps the man to grow and be a human.
But at the same time, an individual needs friends as friends are also an important part of our life.
However, it is entirely my personal opinion that a person should prioritize the family than friends. After
all, at the end of the day, everyone returns to their family.
Q. What are important qualities of a good friend?
Answer: Thank you for the question. Friendship is a heavenly blessing. But to be good friends both need
to have particular qualities. Trustworthiness is the key quality of a good friend. The friend also should be
honest and sincere in roles and responsibilities. Loyalty is another virtue to make the bondage stronger.
Fun-loving is also important to be a good friend. A mutual understanding is also essential for people to
be good friends. A sharp sense of caring and sharing is also expected from a good friend. When all the
qualities are combined together, the bond becomes awesome.
Q. Why people have fewer friends when they grow up? How many good friends you have?
Answer: This is a great question. The number of friends usually get reduced when we grow up. It mostly
happens for some sharp senses that get developed in matured age. Lack of mental adjustment mostly is
a key reason for the reduced number of friends. Besides, specific qualities, sense of humour,
surrounding situations etc. play important roles to select friends in adulthood. When people grow up,
they comprehend the matters and accordingly select their friends. Sadly, such qualities are absent
among people around us. Hence the number of friends falls in a matured stage.
I have a couple of good friends. And they understand me very well while I also try to be with them
always and maintain a healthy relationship.
Q. What aspects are important to maintain a friendship? Why?
Answer: Friendship is a mutual understanding. Both parties should take part accordingly to support each
other in needs. Maintaining a good friendship also depends on other issues like empathy to friends,
acceptance to mistakes, forgiveness and overall respect to each other. When any of these elements is
lost, friendship starts losing its appeal. Therefore, all the parties should remain careful about these
qualities and characteristics when it is about friendship.
Q. What kinds of public transport are there where you live?
A. There are various types of public transportations in my city, but the popular ones would be buses and
trains.
Q. Which type of public transport do you use the most? Why?
A. I often use the train, because it is less expensive. Besides that, trains are more comfortable and faster
than buses.
Q. What problems are there with public transport where you live?
A. Many people have complained about the high number of criminal activities inside public
transportations here. And then, the schedule is never on time due to the fact that many of the facilities
are broke down. Many public transportations do not have enough seats to support the people who wait
for them to arrive and that’s a very big problem.
Q. How would you improve the public transport system?
A. I think the government should provide some video cameras and other means of security inside these
public transportations, in order to reduce the crime rate, and they should also improve the vehicle
maintenance and replace some of the old ones. If I get the chance, I will appoint more security guards in
those public transpiration systems. I would also improve the quality of the transportation and would
introduce many new vehicles.
SPEAKING TEST - PART 2:
PART 2- Cue Card:

Topic:
Describe a historical figure.
You should say:
» who is he/she?
» why he/she is famous?
» do you like him/her or not? Why?
and briefly explain his/her life.
Click here for the answer to this Cue Card Topic
SPEAKING TEST - PART 3:
Q. Who are the most influential people in your society?
A. Famous scientists, writers, politicians, business people, actors are mainly the most influential people
in our society. Apart from that, newspaper editors, teachers and army people also have influence over
people to some extent. One of the most influential people in my country would be the current
president of Indonesia Joko Widodo. He is very popular among the people here, because of his humble
and simple lifestyle. Besides that, everyone knew that he is free from corruption and nepotism. He had
been given an award by the international Time Magazine as one of the inspirational people in Indonesia.
Q. Are there many heroes or role models today?
A. Yes, there are many public figures that people could select as their role models these days. They could
be athletes, actors, scientists or politicians. But I do believe that people should be selective when they
choose their heroes. Some famous persons have negative personality and we should not follow them.
For example, a famous singer is a role model and hero for thousands of teenagers. But behind his great
performance, if he has problems with drugs and alcohol, he should not be followed by the fans. These
kinds of things could ruin many teenagers life if they follow his lifestyle.
Q. What are the qualities of a good leader?
A. I think it is really important for a good leader to have integrity in his life. As he leads an institution or a
company, he should lead by example. For instance, when a boss wants all of his employees to come to
work on time, he should not come late. And then a good leader would not only give orders to his team.
He should be open-minded and listen to the ideas of his teams. With this kind of attitudes, many people
would respect and admire him.
Q. It is said that heroes are born, not made. Do you agree? Why/ why not?
A. Thank you for the question. I found this as a well-debated issue everywhere. But I would rather say
that heroes are created not born. A couple of reasons will help to remove ambiguity on this topic.
Generally, people are born with some inherent qualities. The qualities may vary based on geographical
locations or based on genetic features. But the qualities remain hidden unless there is a scope for
expressing them. To be a hero, someone needs to show some daunting activities and possess some
exemplary qualities. The person might risk his life as well. But unless there are any chances to show the
qualities, people will never consider that individual a hero. The qualities are exposed on certain
occasions. So, I cannot agree that heroes are born. Actually, heroes are made and situations play an
important role to make individuals as protagonists.
Q. What qualities a leader must have to be loved by his fellowmen?
A. Well, being a leader is impossible unless someone owns and nurtures certain qualities. People usually
seek honesty in a leader. So, if the leader wants his fellowman to follow him, certainly he needs to be
fair in all terms. Being strategic is another way to attract attention from fellowmen. The leader should
set some strategies before taking any decision or getting engaged in any tasks. Positive outlook also
plays a crucial role for a leader to be followed. The leader also needs to be flexible and cooperative
simultaneously with his fellowmen. The leader needs to send the message effectively to the fellowmen
or his targeted audiences. Thus the effective communication skills are also required to be a favourite
leader. And overall, the leader should be responsible for everything related to him or his supporters. So,
if a leader could exercise all these qualities, the leader will be loved by all his fellowmen.
Q. Do you want to become a leader someday? Which field would you choose for that? Why?
A. Umm… Initially, I do not have any plan to be a leader. In fact, I do not have the mental strength to
take responsibilities for others. Honestly, I feel discomfort in public speaking. And also I lack the
confidence to lead a group of people. Hereby, I am discarding the idea of leadership for me.
Q. Where do you live now?
A. Thank you for the question. I live in Manaus which is a city in the North Region of Brazil.
Q. Who do you live with?
A. I live with my family including my parents and siblings.
Q. What kind of place do you live in (a house or an apartment)?
A. I live in a house that is owned by my dad. It is a moderately large house that has a lawn, playground
and a large cottage.
Q. Do you think it’s better to live in a house or an apartment? Why?
A. I think living in a house is better than living in an apartment. There are many advantages of living in a
house than living in an apartment. Usually, a house is comprised of larger spaces while the apartments
have some limited space to live in. Besides, someone can practice their hobbies like gardening if they
own a house and this is almost impossible while living in an apartment. Houses give complete freedom
to decorate and manage but apartment owners often do not have these advantages.
Q. Describe your neighbourhood.
A. My house is located near the Mindu Park and thus the entire area is greener than the other parts of
the city. Moreover, all the other houses are spacious and most of them have gardens in front of their
houses. We have a community centre, a library and a large school in our neighbourhood. People are
cordial and friendly and they have a great social relationship. I love my area and this is one of the best
places to live in, in my opinion.
Q. Do you like it? Why or why not?
A. Of course, I love the place. This is a nice and peaceful place to live in. The neighbours are peace-loving
and we all have a better community here. I have always lived in this place and this is the place I always
want to be.
Q. How do people choose their place to live?
A. Ummm…. Actually, it depends on the personal preference and economic status of the people. In most
of the cases, if people have enough money, they seek the spacious places to live in. And the relatively
low-income group people actually do not have any preference in most cases, they need a space to live
and they do not care for the features. Affluent people usually choose posh areas of the city while
middle-class and poor people live in areas where rent and prices are fair. Finally, some people live in the
house they inherited and do not have the choice to move to a different location.
Topic:
Describe a gift you have received that was important to you.
You should say:
who gave it to you and on what occasion
what it looks like
and how you use it
and explain why it was important to you.

Click here for the answer to this Cue Card topic
Q. Do you enjoy giving and receiving gifts? Why or why not?
Answer: Yes, I do enjoy giving and receiving gifts. I think the gifts represent the love and affection for
each other. I often give gifts to my close friends and relatives on different occasions including their
birthday, marriage anniversary, new year eve, graduation day and so on. In the same way, when
someone gives me a gift, I feel special and thankful.
Q. Who usually gives you gifts?
Answer: Usually. I receive gifts from my parents, relatives and obviously my boyfriend, Bruno. Apart
from that, many of my relatives and classmates also give me different gifts on my birthday.
Q. Who do you give gifts to?
Answer: I give gifts to my parents, my boyfriend, and the other people whom I care for. I often give gifts
to my friends or newly become parents who live in our neighbourhood.
Q. In your country when do people usually give gifts?
Answer: People in Brazil usually share gifts marking different occasions like birthday, Christmas Day etc.
They often exchange gifts on New Year Eve as well.
Q. What kinds of gifts do they give?

Answer: Ummm…. Actually, it mostly depends on the occasions. People select gifts marking the
occasions and festivals. For instance, when it is about celebrating someone’s birthday, certainly the gifts
are different than those which are given on other occasions. Apart from that the recipients age greatly
matter as well. For instance, people in Brazil give chocolate or toys to children, dresses and electronic
equipment to newly married couples and flowers to family members. Freinds often exchange books as
gifts. My personal favourite is the book as a gift.
Q. Do you think gift-giving customs are different now than they were in the past? How?
Answer: These days, people exchange more gifts than the past and the number of occasions has
increased as well. And I think this is happening for the celebration of different events and Days round
the year. However, I believe that the very norm for presenting gifts to someone has remained the same
despite the type of gifts people exchange has changed to a great extent. For instance, book as a gift was
very common in the past but this has been replaced by electronic gadgets these days.
Q. Do you think they will change in the future? How?
Answer: Yes, the custom of gift giving will change. People will exchange gifts on many more occasions
but fewer would do so in person. With the rise of online gift-shops, people will buy a gift online or give
someone a coupon to purchase gifts from that online shop. Apart from that the type of gifts people
exchange these days would be replaced by other gift items - more luxurious and digital products would
occupy the list.
. What is your full name?
A. Thank you for your question. My full name is Dung Hoa.
Q. How may I address you?
A. You may address me as Hoa. This is my nickname and my friends also call me Hoa.
Q. Where are you living?
A. I am living at Phan Thiet, the capital of Binh Thuan province in the south-eastern Vietnam.
Q. How long have you been living there?

A. I have been living there since my birth. I am 24 years old and this makes me a residence of Phan Thiet
for two decades. We no longer live in the old house in central Phan Thiet, but we have not changed the
city.
Q. What are the advantages of your hometown?
A. We have many advantages here. But the most important thing is that we have fresh fish in plenty
here. We live close to nature and people are great. The natural view of the locality is also attractive too.
Q. Is there any swimming pool?
A. Yes, we have a couple of standard swimming pools here. I remember my father took me to a nearby
community swimming pool where I have learned to swim. I still enjoy going to this very swimming pool
with my friends.
Q. Have you visited any swimming pool anywhere?
A. Of course, I have visited swimming pools when I went to Indonesia to spend a holiday with my
parents. Apart from that, I visited two sea beaches in our country and the hotels we stayed in had
swimming facilities.
Topic:
Describe a recent happy event you have had.
You should say:

what the event was
Why you enjoyed it
why it was a happy event
and explain the whole event and how it was a happy event for you.
Sample Answer:
The admission at the University of Economics and Business was the recent happy event of my life. In
fact, getting admission at the university is really tough. The selection process is extraordinary and if the
applicant cannot pass and the get required marks, s/he is not contacted with for the viva and other
procedures. So, I was happy with the matter. This is a lovely cue card and suits me the best. I will answer
the remaining questions in brief.
I enjoyed the event based on some grounds. The most important matter to be happy was that I was the
only girl of my family who is pursuing a higher education and at a reputed university. Though my
academic results were not outstanding, I passed the written exams and also crossed the oral tests. Some
of my college friends also applied for the university but they could not do well as like me. It made me
different from them and it was a kind of reply of their ignorance to me in the college days.
It was the happiest event because I could not think of it. It was all on a sudden when I got a response
from the university that I have been selected for the viva and there are chances to get admission in my
desired course. My parents and relatives were happier than me. So, the event turned happiest for me as
I was able to make them smile.
I applied for the university admission test last month and appeared on the exam. After around a week, I
was asked to attend the oral interview after I contacted them when I got my admission test result.
Finally, I got the chance to pursue my higher study in Economics in that university. And it was like my
dream came true.
Part 3 - Two-way Discussion
Q. What moments make other people happy?
Answer: Usually, when people get what they want, people become happy. But unluckily, the number of
such moments are fewer in life. I general, a good news, any kind of achievement, the birth of a new
baby, festivals cheer up people and make them happy.
Q. What moments are happy for elderly?
Answer: To me, it appears that when the elderly people come in a touch of their young generation or
come to know about their success, they become happy. They get happy when they hear about
someone's success. From my personal experience, I can say that a small gift and some praiseworthy
remarks often make elderly people cheerful.
Q. Are rich people happy? Why / Why not?
Answer: Uhh… This is a tricky question. In fact, happiness is a state of mind. So, I think everything cannot
be bought through money, sometimes you need to feel them. Therefore, this is not always granted that
the rich people could be happy. They might be happy like the other ordinary people. No doubt money
can buy luxury ingredients but cannot make some truly happy. Self-contentment, an honest heart, and
peace of mind are far more important to be happy.
Q. What nationality are you?
Answer: I am a German by born.
Q. What part of your country do you come from?
Answer: I am from Bavaria, a landlocked country located in the southwestern corner of Germany.
Q. What do you like about your studies?

Answer: I like the course outline and lectures in the class. In fact, the courses are well designed and the
lectures are highly informative. I love to learn new things and history is my favourite subject.
Q. What do you like about learning English?
Answer: Well, English is an international language and learning English will alleviate me to a higher level.
So, it is really important for my personal growth and also I like the way people use the language in their
everyday life. I believe that a second language is always helpful and as an International language English
opens a host of opportunities. This is the most widely used international language and skill in this
language enhances the opportunity to communicate people from different countries.
Q. How often do you use English?
Answer: Uhh… I do not need to use English that much as the German language is widely used in my
locality and the college I am studying in. However, I use it whenever I need to talk to a friend who is
from a different country or whenever I go out of my country.
Topic:
Describe a competition (or contest) that you took part in.
You should say:
when the competition took place
what you had to do
how well you did in the competition

and explain how you felt about participating in that.
Model Answer:
It was an inter-class debate competition that took place last week at the New European College and I
took part in that. The competition began in the morning and ended by the noon. A huge number of
information and theories have been discussed in the debate to battle with the opposition. The debate
competition theme was about the impacts of climate change on the European continent and who is
responsible for the problem. This is a great candidate task card for me and I am feeling lucky to have it.
Here go the remaining answers.
I had to deliver a speech against the opponents in the competition and also had to present some
counter logic against them. But the preparations for the speech was really difficult. I had to collect the
information over climate change from various sources, and also had to cross-check the references as
well. In fact, if I deliver any misinformation, it would be destructive for my team as I was the team
leader.
I delivered a great speech. And finally, my team won the debate. Actually, I pointed out some of the key
factors for environmental pollution and how that was having detrimental impacts on climate change. I
also focused on some ordinary issues that my opponents did not consider at all while preparing their
speeches and logic. My other team members also supported me and supplied with some minor
information that I included in my final speech. It was a remarkable moment of my life to win the debate
competition.
In the beginning, I felt nervous as it was the very first completion of my life. I was forced to take part
here from my parents and college teachers. But I did not know that my logic and speeches would be
helpful to win the competition. So, I was happy.

Q. Do you enjoy entering competitions?
Answer: Yes, I enjoy entering into contests and prefer indoor sports competitions more than anything.
These sort of contests enable us to assess our skill sets, and open opportunity to make new friends. And
obviously, the target of winning the prises makes us bring out the best on us. Positive competitions like
these are always helpful to honing our skills.
Q. Have you entered any other competitions?
Answer: Of course, I have entered into other competitions which were held in my college and school
days. I can recall enlisting in chess competition, several other debate competitions.
Q. Are there any new hobbies that you would like to take up? Why?
Answer: I would like to learn to ride a bicycle. This is more than a hobby for me. And in fact, this is a
really enjoyable thing and will keep me fit if I ride a bicycle regularly. Moreover, there are some other
benefits of riding a bicycle. It also helps to reach distant places easily. So, I would be able to reach my
college if I learn to ride it. It is rare that someone at my age cannot ride a bicycle and somehow I missed
that part and would like to learn it as early as possible.
Q. Do you think children should compete with others in schools? Why/ Why not?
Answer: Well, I think children should take part in positive competitions with each other in school.
Participation in competitive activities has some particular benefits. The competition, either in study or
sports, help them become confident. And the confidence gained from the early part of life will help
them deal with the adverse realities of life in future. Moreover, the competition among children also
helps to raise some human qualities too. They become a team player and use their skills and smartness
to get rid of obstacles.
Q. How can positive competition be helpful for young people?
Answer: Ummm… well, positive competitions have some advantages and they are proven to be helpful
for young people indeed. Actually, a competition teaches a kid to learn skills to win. The competition
also demands the best performance to win. Thus, they learn to give their best or try extremely hard.
Increasing skills, learning to take risks, managing time, setting goals, adjusting with situations etc. are
some of the positive aspects students learn from friendly competition. A positive competition nurture
commitment and teamwork skill among the competitors. Thereby, young people should be encouraged
to participate in competitions.
Q. It is believed by many that if we teach our children to compete with each other, they will do that for
the rest of their life. Do you agree? Why/ Why not?
Answer: Some people believe that the competitive tendency remains throughout the life when children
are taught to compete in early age. I do not think this is an accurate concept. Usually, parents or
teachers try to grow a competitive attitude among children and this teaches them to be more skilled.
They want the kids to be competitive and have the best things in them. Once they grow up, they start
understanding the importance of excelling in every field in life.
Q. Can you tell me about yourself and your family in short?
A. Thank you for your question. I am Ravindra Kumar from Mumbai, India. I am a university student and
living here with my family. I am the youngest son of my parents and my father is a retired police official.
My mother takes care of the household. I have three more siblings and all of them are established in
their own track and also have their own family. Interestingly, we live in a joint family and I enjoy living
with them so much.
Q. Could you tell me something about your hometown?
A. As I told you, I come from Mumbai and it is the largest city in India. Formerly, it was known as
Bombay. Now living in this city has become difficult for the dense population setting in this urban area.
But some of the majestic places of the country are located here. Interestingly, a large number of wealthy
people of the country have their residence in this city. In brief, Mumbai is considered as the heart of
India for its commercial, financial and other important features.
Q. What do you prefer: going out with your friends or spending your spare time staying at home? Why?
A. I love to go out with my friends than staying at home. There are lots of places to see and visit in the
city. The marine drive is the favourite place of mine where I spend most of the times with my friends. I
have some good friends and I like to spend time with them. I am, in fact, not home-staying type and love
to be outside whenever possible.
Q. What are some benefits of travelling?
A. Traveling has numerous benefits. The most important thing about travelling is that it makes people
feel relaxed. Moreover, it helps to widen the outlook. When people travel from one place to another,
they become happy with the things and places they see and also come to know about various other
customs and cultures. Therefore, it is important to travel. I believe that travelling is a great way of
learning about diverse customs, cultures and people. This in a way enhances our knowledge and
perceptions.
Topic:
Describe a present which you were given and that you've broken accidentally.
You should say:
what it was
who gave it to you and why
how you've broken it
and explain how you felt when you broke it.
Sample Answer:
I was given a wristwatch marking the good result at the fourth semester in the university from my elder
brother. But accidentally, the wristwatch was broken. I do not know how it broke. While watching the
time, suddenly I noticed that the glass of the watch was broken into pieces. I was shocked at this event.
Though I managed to fix it, I am still worried about the matter. This is a nice cue card topi for me to talk
about. I will answer the remaining part in brief.
My elder brother promised me to surprise with something special if I could have an outstanding
academic result in the fourth semester. Accordingly, I stood first the semester be defeating the other
students. And the day of result publication, my brother that wristwatch from a famous brand shop. He
was too happy that I followed his orders and got this academic excellence. He also suggested me to be
more attentive on studies when he gave me the present.
I cannot recall exactly how that was broken. I think the wristwatch was broken on the bus. Actually, I
ride on public transports to reach my destinations my university. As the buses in the city are
overcrowded, I need to push or get pushed by the other passengers. So, the watch might have been
damaged in such a condition. In fact, there are no solid reasons to justify the damage to the glass.
I felt sorry for the broken glass of the wristwatch. Besides, there were some other scratches on the body
of this watch. Though I fixed the glass from a watch repairing shop, the glass was not up to the mark.
Moreover, I could not share the matter with the other family members. And if my brother knows it, he
may turn angry too.
Famous stores in your country:
Q. Tell me about any famous stores that sales presents.
Answer: Well, there are a good number of shops and stores available in Mumbai and they deal with
various types of presents. The most notable shops are – Charagh Din Shirts, specialized for shirts; The
Bombay Store, Tarot, Angel and You; Linking Road, Kulture shop, Cross Word, etc. They sell numerous
types of products and someone may pick the presents after their budget and preference. Besides, some
online gift shops have emerged recently and many people prefer to buy gifts from these online shops as
well.
Q. Tell me about any famous markets or stores which attract tourists.
Answer: Ummm… High Street Phoenix is a famous market in Mumbai which attracts tourists more than
any other place. However, 'R City Mall' is the other place in the city where tourists flock to get their
necessary products and services. If you ever go there, you will find many tourists browsing through
products and traditional Indian products have more demand among those tourists.
Q. Why are they popular with tourists?
Answer: The markets are popular with the tourists for different reasons. First of all, they sell various
types of products at a competitive rate. Moreover, some of the globally renowned brand shops have
opened their wings in those shopping centres. And the products are of high standard. Many shops have
a good collection of traditional products unique to the Indian culture and tourists find those products
very fascinating. So, they are popular with the tourists.
Advantages and disadvantages of giving present:
Q. Would you agree that presents are always advantageous for people?
Answer: Well, presents are not always advantageous to people, as I believe. Certainly, this is a good
trend to give presents but sometimes the receivers of the presents feel uncomfortable with the gifts.
Often the gifts are not up to the mark or may prove unnecessary for the gift receiver. Besides,
sometimes gifts are provided to pursue someone or to blackmail about anything. Hence, I do not agree
that gifts always bring advantage.
Q. What kinds of presents are suitable for people in any situations?
Answer: Ummm….. I think presenting books, flowers, electronic gadgets like power bank, mobile phones
or tablets, wrist watches, mugs, chocolates, clothing etc. are the types of presents that could be used in
any situation. These gifts are not specific to any occasion and hence suitable for people to receive and
use anytime. Besides. Greeting cards are also great gift items that suit people all the time.
Q. How do you think the way of giving presents will change in the future?
Answer: This is a slightly difficult question to deal with as it is hard to predict the future of gift giving
tradition. I think people will offer gifts on important occasions only and it will become more important
to exchange gifts on significant occasions like Christmas, Puza, New YEar Eve, and Eid. And I also believe
that the number of virtual gifts or electronic gifts will be on the rise. In fact, people are becoming
increasingly busier and they do not have time to select a gift in person. Rather, they will send an e-card
or a virtual flower or merely an image of the flower to the receiver’s email address or social website
page. Apart from that, online gift shops have already emerged to ease people's process of buying and
sending gifts. I believe people will use such online gift-shops more frequently in the future.
Q. Do you send and receive emails regularly?
A. Thank you for the question. Yes, I do send and receive emails regularly, almost on a daily basis.
Q. Who do you usually communicate with?
A. I need to communicate with my teachers and classmates mostly.
Q. How often do you check your email?
A. Umm… I check the email at least two to three times a day.
Q. Do you think writing email has strengthened or weakened people’s writing skills?
A. I think it has done both - strengthened and weakened people's writing skill. Those who have taken
advantage of the Internet and tried to enhance their writing skills have been immensely benefitted.
However, there are others, who have not tried so and simply used spelling and grammar correction tools
without noticing closely what corrections these tools make have been negatively affected. I believe a
piece of technology is a two-edged sword and we can use it in our favour or against.
Q. What are some disadvantages of email?
A. Emails, unlike handwritten letters, lack the personal touch. It can go to the wrong hand and hackers
may gain personal and sensitive information from someone's emails. Finally, dependency on emails
deteriorates our hand-writing skills.
Topic:
An equipment of your household (such as computer, television, refrigerator etc.).
You should say:
what it is
what you do with it
how long you have it
and explain why it is important to you
Sample Answer:
I have a personal computer and I would like to talk about it for this cue card topic. I purchased it a
couple of years ago to meet my academic needs. It has a larger monitor and the CPU configuration is
higher than the ordinary computers of the present time. I also have a set of speakers which I use to
listen to music or for other purposes. I take care of the computer at my best. I have ordered a
customized table to place the computer and cover it when not used. This is a great cue card question I
think and here are the remaining answers.
When I was the student of a college, I needed to complete my assignments and print them before
submission to the college authority. Then, it was important for me to have a personal computer as
composing the assignments and printing them through the cyber cafes was expensive. Accordingly, my
dad bought me the computer. But now the application of the computer is different to me. I frequently
use it to enjoy movies and listen to songs. Sometimes, I also play video games on the machine. When my
friends come to visit me, I watch movies with them or play the video games together. But sometimes, I
use this computer for my academic purposes too.
The computer is important to me for a number of reasons. Firstly, still, I am a student and often need to
collect information from the internet for my academic activities. My computer is connected to a high-
speed internet service and I use the service to collect necessary resources. Recreation is the other
purposes which the computer meets. In fact, the computer has become a constant companion of mine
after I return home. I turn it on around the day and only shut it down when I go to bed. Hence, the
computer is important to me.
Rounding off Questions:
Q. Will you always keep it?
A. Yes, I will always keep it. I might someday replace my computer with a more latest one, but I will
always need a computer at my home.
Q. Is it worth much?
A. Definitely, this worth that much. I purchased this computer for 950 dollars but the real worth of it is
far more for the usefulness it has. I fact, I cannot do without it.
Q. Could you please explain with some examples about the changes of technology which are used by
people in their daily life between now and the past 20 years?
Answer: About 20 years ago, the use of computer and the Internet was not widespread in my country.
This not quite different these days. Computers were used to deal with highly important issues alone in
government offices and large private banks and organisations. The Internet was very expensive and
there were no social networking platforms. But certainly, there are some positive changes with
technology after 20 years. At present, almost everyone uses smartphones and have their personal social
networking accounts which they use to share their life and events with others living in the farthest part
of the world. Besides, technology has become cheaper than the former days.
Apart from that, the land lines have been replaced by the smartphones, and almost all households have
smart TVs with satellite connections. Freezers, air conditioners, microwave ovens, rice cookers, vacuum
cleaners were used by only rich people in the past but those are available in most of the households
these days.
Q. Whether the equipment you've ever mentioned in your examples are used in your home?
Answer: Yes, I regularly use a smartphone and a computer at my home. And the other equipment I have
mentioned in my previous answer (like the freezer, microwave oven, vacuum cleaner, rice cooker and
AC) are present in our house. In fact, my parents have been using those items as long as I can
remember.
Q. How about other families of your hometown?
Answer: Except for some poor families and elderly people, I think most of the families in my city use
those household appliances. There is scarcely anyone who does not own a computer and a mobile
phone.
Q. Do you think the technology will bring more benefits for the people in the coming days?
Answer: I certainly believe so. Technology has always enriched people's lifestyle and helped advance the
human civilisation. This will continue in the future, and in fact, at a faster pace. The advancement in
technology in the future will help people to find an alternative planet to settle in, eradicate hunger and
deadly diseases from the planet earth, fight the climate change in an effective way, explore space and
undersea resources and this list will go on and on. Any negative outcome and threat that a piece of
technology has can be avoided by the human with proper use and safety measures.
Q. Do you think it is important for us to use the technology sensibly? Why?
Answer: We should always use technology in a prudent and sensible way. Each technology comprises a
great power to both help and destroy. For instance, the nuclear technology can provide power for the
entire world to run its industry and machinery and remove darkness. At the same time, it can destroy
the human civilisation. We should always sensibly use technology.
Q. How often do you access the Internet? Why?

Answer: I very often use the Internet and my use varies from my academic needs to my communication
with my friends. I am online for around 1-4 hours per day. The way we have become dependant on the
Internet, the use will increase in the coming days and most of our activities would become Internet
dependent.
Q. Do you have a computer? What you do with it?
Answer: Yes, I have a desktop computer and I use it for various purposes. I also own a laptop, Dell brand,
that I carry with me most of the time for my various online activities
A. I am a student. I am in my 10th semester and expecting to finish my graduation within a year.
Q. What subject are you a studying?
A. I am an undergraduate in public relation at a local university in Indonesia.
Q. Why did you choose that subject?
A. I picked this subject as I love to communicate with people and if I have some academic degrees, I
would be able to make the communication more effectively. The demand for this subject in the job
market is quite high and I would love to have a great career in the field I feel passionate about.
Q. Are there things you don't like about it?
A. Uhh…. Actually, the number of courses is overwhelming and I need to submit too many papers to our
course teachers in each semester. This is perhaps the only thing I do not enjoy about this course.
Topic:
Describe a friend with whom you like to spend your time.
You should say:
when and how you two met
how often you see this friend
what kind of personality your friend has
and say why you like spending time with this friend.
Sample Answer:
I met with Irene at the university. She sat beside me on the very first day of the class in our new
semester. The classes began in the last month and I met her first then. She was a transferred student
from China and she is a very nice young lady and loves to socialize with others. As part of her
socialisation, I was introduced to her. She talks a bit more and rarely allows her surrounding people to
talk when she is in the flow! However, this is a nice cue card task for me. And I am glad about the
question. Here is the remaining answer of this candidate task.
I meet with Irene almost every day. In this short span of time, she has become one of my closest friends
for her nature. In fact, I meet her even on the weekends as she is my neighbour as well. When we meet,
we discuss numerous issues together. The most important thing about meeting her is that I can know
about many things from her. And she loves to share her knowledge and experience with everyone, and
particularly with me as I am a good listener.
To be frank, Irene has a very strong personality. She is a loyal and cheerful girl and though she talks
much about any of the issues, everyone loves her too much as none of her speeches is offensive. She
also has a strong mentality to help and support others in their needs. I am really proud of her.
I love to spend time with this person. And there are some interesting reasons. Whenever I seek any help
to her, she never refuses and even if I ask something at the midnight, she replies me with necessary
information. Moreover, Irene has some similarities with me. Both of us love reading books and share
books with each other.
Q. Do you have many friends? Why? Why not?
A. Yes, I do have many friends. Most of them are from college and the university I am currently
studying. It is important to have many friends in our university level as it enhances our knowledge and
experience about different cultures and customs. Moreover, they are helpful for a better academic and
university life.
Q. How much people in your country value friendship?
A. Thank you for this nice question. Friendship in Indonesia is highly valued. In fact, friends are the most
intimate people after family in our country. They stand by each other’s’ side both in happiness and bad
time. They care for each other and share a great deal of information with them. Besides, the
relationships are based on some mutual understanding like trust, honesty, empathy etc. Further, people
value friendship for some other reasons in my country. A friend might be the best company for someone
when there is none to pass time with. Friends are always ready to provide a helping hand in all situations
and overall passing time with them is fun. Hence, the locals of Indonesia consider friendship a blessing.
Q. It is often said that a good friend is like a family member. Do you agree? Why/why not?
A. I completely agree with the statement. A good friend is a family member in our culture. Friends are
part of life, woes, health, and happiness. We share our moments with them regardless of happiness or
sorrows. They are the people who love to be with us all the time. And with the passage of time, they
become intimate with us. We love sharing each and every event that takes place in our lives with our
friends. The power of sharing, regular activities and other things create the bond stronger. Gradually,
they take a large part of our heart and become a family member. Undoubtedly, friends often become
more important than relatives. Therefore, I think a good friend is more than a friend and maybe like a
family member.
Q. What are the differences between real life friends and online friends?
A. Well, there are few differences between virtual friends and real-life friends. We meet the real-life
friends in person while this is nearly impossible to meet an online friend who lives in another part of the
world. Virtual friends are unable to accompany someone. But real life friends are able to meet us when
we need them. Besides, the availability of online friends in times of necessity is not guaranteed. They
might not be present on the screen when you are online. The scenario is opposite in case of real-life
friends. If we need someone, we may make a phone call or reach their home to get them. Further,
sharing everything with an online friend is unexpected and may result in bad experiences. But sharing
problems or issues with real-life friends might help to find a potential solution.
Q. Can people from different cultures and countries become good friends? Why/why not?
A. This is a critical question to answer. Friendship starts and grows when some fundamental aspects
match between two people. So, people of different cultures might be friends if there are certain
similarities. I think the similarities should be lingual, mental, and intellectual among others. For
instance, without knowing a language, it impossible to communicate. And so, both the parties should
know the same language or a common language that they can use for communication. Besides, if there
is lack of mental maturity or adjustment, this is not possible for two people from different cultures to
become friends. Intellectual equality is another fact to consider for such a friendship. People usually
make friends who have the same intelligence level. And if there is maladjustment with intellectual level,
there are fewer chances to befriend someone of a different culture.
Q. Do you think a female's expectation for a friend is different than that of a male? How?
A. Uhhh …. Yes, some differences are visible among the boys and girls in terms of their expectation from
their friends. Men mostly want to share their interests and have some good conversations with friends.
But females are a bit different here. They are mostly fond of caring. They want their friends to care for
them. They also love to talk and share very personal information with good friends. Men, on the other
hand, love to talk in an interactive manner and appreciate the participation of others in sports they
prefer.
Q. Let's talk about your home town or village. What kind of place is it?
Answer: It's quite a small village, about 20km from Zurich. And it’s very quiet. And we have only little …
two little shops because most of the people work in Zurich or are orientated to the city.
Q. What's the most interesting part of this place … village?
Answer: On the top of a hill, we have a little castle which is very old and quite well known in
Switzerland.
Q. What kind of jobs do people in the village do?
Answer: We have some farmers in the village as well as people who work in Zurich as
bankers or journalists or there are also teachers and some doctors, some medicines.
Q. Would you say it's a good place to live?
Answer: Yes. Although it is very quiet, it is … people are friendly and I would say it is a good place to live
there, yes.
Q. Let's move on to talk about accommodation. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in.
Answer: Answer: I live with my family and we own a large house. This is the house I have been living
from my childhood and I quite love it. We have a garden in front of our house and a gardener takes care
of it every day. The main house is a two-stories semi-cottage house and it has got more than 12 rooms. I
have my own room and a study room adjacent to it.
Part 2 Individual long turn (Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card)
Examiner: Alright? Remember you have one to two minutes for this, so don't worry if I stop you. I'll tell
you when the time is up.
Topic:
Describe a thing you possess which is important to you.
You should say:
what it is
what you can do with it
how you use it
and explain why it is important to you.
Examiner: Can you start speaking now, please?
Click here for the answer to this topic
Rounding off Question:
Examiner: Thank you. Would it be easy to replace this, I mean your laptop?
Answer: Yes, I think it wouldn't be a big problem but I like my current laptop and I have purchased it
only a few months ago. I will consider replacing it when it gets old and more powerful and latest laptops
become available. For the time being, I would stick to this one, I guess.
Examiner: Which one do you more frequently use - your mobile or laptop?
Answer: I use my cell phone more frequently than I use my laptop. I have a smartphone and it is quite
handy to me. However, the laptop is more important in terms of its utilisation for more serious work.
Examiner: In Switzerland, what kind of possessions do you think give status to people?
Answer: The first thing which comes to my mind is the car. Yes, because lots of people like to have
elegant cars or expensive cars to show their status, their place in the society. Apart from that, a
gorgeous house is a posh area, good job and obviously creativity help people gain status in Switzerland.
Examiner: Is that a new development?
Answer: No, I think it isn't. In fact, status item in my country remained almost the same, at least this is
what I have experienced. People in the past also considered a branded car, a nice house, talent and
fame as their status symbol as people do these days.
Examiner: What do you think of this way of thinking, that I need to have a car or certain clothes to show
my status?
Answer: I think talent, creativity and education should be the symbol of aristocracy and status. However,
status is a strange thing as it has to be accepted by other people and it seems like we are more
interested in assessing someone's earthly position to be more important than his inner beauty and
talent. I am sure someday people would start giving more importance to something we become not
something we spend money on to own.
Examiner: Yes. And do you think this will change? In the future, will cars and designer clothes be status
symbols in the same way?
Answer: I'm sure someday people would start realising that we boast about things that have little values
and do not consider someone's talent, education, knowledge and honesty as the most important aspect
of gaining status in the society. From that time onward, people would no longer count branded cars and
designer clothes to be that much important for gaining status in a society.
Examiner: Why people spend so much money on branded cars and designer clothes? Would you do the
same? Why/ why not?
Answer: Thank you for this great question. In most of the cases, people seek for the branded cars or
want to have designer clothes for several reasons. The top reason behind preferring brand is the quality
and uniqueness. Majority of the branded products come with an outstanding quality than ordinary
products. People clearly can distinguish the differences between a branded and a non-branded product.
When brands manufacture cars, they use the best materials to make cars durable, safe and comfortable.
The similar feature is applicable for clothing as well. Further, brands have some large business and there
are fewer chances to get cheated. People rely on the brands for their reliability. They also have the
chance to complain about the products they receive. And brads have varieties of products that allow
consumers to select the right one.
I would do the same because I have had some negative experiences while using non-branded products.
They come with a lower quality and fewer chances of replacement. Therefore, I have decided to move
for branded products and indeed I have been doing so for the last couple of years.
Examiner: How do you compare the type of things young generation want to possess differ from that of
elderly people? Why is so?
Answer: Well, the young people love spending time with electronic gadgets, computers and with friends.
Life is a mystery for them and they want to reveal it randomly. They try to get experience and try new
things. Their immature age makes them feel thrilled even in risky activities. So, they want to have the
best things for them. They also do not know the deeper meaning of life. But the scenario of elderly
people is different from them. They do not want to possess all the things that the young people possess.
Life has a different meaning to elderly people. The number of material demands is lower. They love
spending time with near and dear ones. They mostly spend time discussing past events and travelling
different places. So, it appears that there is some remarkable difference between the demands of
elderly people and young generation.
Examiner: Please show me your identification or passport?
Answer: Sure. Here are my ID passport and verification card.
Examiner: That's fine. Thank you. Now, in this first part, I'd like to ask you some more questions about
yourself, OK?
Answer: Yes, sure.
Examiner: Do you work or are you a student?
Answer: I am a business professional. I have finished my studies almost three years ago and then started
my own business.
Examiner: What business do you own?
Answer: I have a small business that deals with importing clothing from some Asian countries and then
sell them in the local shopping stores and shopping malls in my country.
Examiner: Do you like music?
Answer: Yes, I do like music. Whenever I get time I like to listen to my favourite music. I often try new
singers and foreign singers. I have more than two hundred MP3 songs on my smartphone memory and I
like to listen to them whenever I am in my car or train.
Examiner: Do you think music is important?
Answer: Of course, music is essential. It helps to feel relaxed and refreshed. Sometimes music is
inspirational and helps us overcome difficult time and stress. Personally, I find music to be the food for
my soul, as they say!
Examiner: What kind of music do you enjoy most?
Answer: I prefer to enjoy band and instrumental music. But I also love to enjoy other music genres too.
Any music that has a good lyrics is okay with me. My personal favourites are the Beatles and Pink Floyd
as they have a great collection of songs.
Examiner: How long do you listen to music every day?
Answer: On an average, I listen to music for over an hour in a day. But I must say, this duration varies.
Sometimes I spent more than three hours on the road and mostly listen to music the whole time and
few days I remain quite busy with my office and business and can hardly manage any time to listen to
the music.

Topic:
Describe your favourite music band.
You should say:
what's the name of the band and the band members
how long do you listen to their song
some famous song of this band
and explain why particularly you like this music band.
you when the time is up.Can you start speaking now, please?
Click here for the Answer to this Cue Card Topic:
Q. Do you think music has an effect on people’s lives? How?
A. Thank you for the question. Listening music is a good habit and there are some amazing benefits
available for the listeners. It affects the lives of the listeners in a positive way. Music makes people
happier and eradicates loneliness and depression. It also helps to boost performance. Music provides
necessary motivation to help us achieve our goals. Relieving the stress level is another benefit of music
and it also helps to get a better sleep. Moreover, music helps to elevate moods in different situations.
Some people believe that music helps to recover pain or other physical disorders. So, the influence of
music is huge in people’s lives.
Q. Which is more important to you, music or TV? why?
A. Well, I love listening music. Being a businessman, this is almost impossible for me to sit before a
television set daily. But the scenario is opposite with music. I can use headphones and listen to music
from my iPod while working. I can also listen to music when I am walking on streets or riding on my
bicycle. But I am unable to a carry a television with me always. Moreover, I have ample options to select
my preferred music and without any break. But while watching television, I am forced to watch
commercials I do not like. So, based on the reasons, music is important to me than TV.
Q. Does music has a relation with the dancing? How?
A. Ahh… I think there are some relations between music and dancing. The music alone can play a great
role to entertain people but dance without music is incomplete. The music is composed of lyrics while
dancing the natural outcome of the lyrics. In fact, some music is composed for dancing only. The dancing
steps are synchronized with music and lyrics and this creates a beautiful movement. In fact, both dance
and music are art forms and create a harmony together. So, the absence of music in dancing will make
no sense at all to audiences.
Q. Has the type of music people used to like 20 years ago changed? Why?
A. Of course, the types of music people used to listen to have changed in the last two decades. There are
several reasons behind the change. Earlier, people used listening music of a couple of genres like pop or
rock. But now the music taste has changed. They now listen to classical music, hip-hop songs,
instrumental music, reggae, jazz, opera, rapping and much more. The tastes have changed for several
reasons. Everyone loves to change and by the course of time, they change everything they can. Music is
also a subject to be changed. The rise of young generation plays an important role here. They actually
change the music trends, I think.
Q. What changes in terms of young people's choice of music will occur in next 20 years?
A. Well, young people play an important role in changing the course of music. Actually, based on their
demands, music industry takes attempts and popularize different existing genres or invent newer
genres. So, exactly it cannot be predicted what will happen next. But after 20 years a couple of things
may take place in choosing music. There might be the rise of newer genres for young people or they will
return to the older genres. Actually, inventing a fresh music genre is a daunting task which nobody may
dare to initiate. However, metal music will become more popular, I guess.
Q. Do you think anyone can be a musician? Why/why not?
A. Being a musician is a matter of devotion and practice. Inherent talent is also required to be a great
musician or singer. Devotion is really important in learning music. Besides, musicians need to practise a
lot. In fact, the saying practice makes a man perfect matches completely with learning music. So, this is
not the cup of tea for everyone. People with extraordinary skills and devotions can turn into a musician.
But nothing happens overnight for them too. Moreover, few of the natural issues play an important role
here like if someone has a lucid voice the remaining process becomes easier
Examiner: Good afternoon. How are you?
Answer: Good afternoon. I am fine. Thank you.
Examiner: How old are you?
Answer: I am 19 years old. In this coming December, I will turn to 20.
Examiner: What is your full name?
Answer: My name is Fang Hua.
Examiner: Does your name have any special meaning?
Answer: Yes, it has a special meaning. My name is Fang Hua. The first part of my name suggests a
pleasant smell while the second part refers to prosperity.
Examiner: Is your name important to you?
Answer: Definitely, my name is important to me. It is a tradition of my family that the names should be
meaningful. I guess my name is the word(s) I listen several times a day. This very name represents my
identity and I guess everyone's name is important to him.
Examiner: Do you still remember your school days?
Answer: Yes. I can remember these days very clearly. In fact, those were the best days of my life.
Examiner: What impressed you most when you were at university/college?

Answer: The first thing that impressed me was the freedom the students were given. Again, I was
fascinated with the way teachers delivered lectures to the classes. They did not use any textbooks,
rather used some sort of presentations to make the topics clear to the students.
Examiner: What do you do for a living?
Answer: Currently, I am a student of undergraduate level. I depend on my family for my expenses. My

father is an engineer while my mother is a homemaker. At present, I am trying to get some part-time
jobs but actually, I am not getting the right one for me. Already I have applied in some organizations to
be their interns or to get any suitable job there.
Examiner: Is getting this part-time job important to you?
Answer: Uhh… at this stage, this is important for me to have some sort of part-time job. Frankly
speaking, I want to be independent. So, I need a job. If I can manage that, I would be able to bear all my
expenses and financially I would be self-dependant.
Topic:
Describe a character or person who was your childhood hero.
You should say:
who he/she was
is he/she still your hero

why you consider him/her your childhood hero
and say what his/her influences was on you as a kid.
you when the time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?
Click here for the Answer to this Cue Card Topic:
Q. What happens when young people lack good role models?
A. Thank you for this great question. There are numerous troubles that can occur when young people do
not have any role model to follow. They get derailed and lack the sense of morality and courtesy.
Passing time in unproductive activities becomes more prevalent among them. But if they had a role
model, they could follow the traits. Basically, the role models influence people in becoming passionate
in creative activities. And if there are role models for the youths, they would be able to learn new skills
and practice the that in their daily life. And when they do not have any role model, they do whatever
they want without considering the detrimental impacts of such acts.
Q. Do you agree that you should never meet your heroes? Why?
A. Well, I do not agree with the statement. Heroes occupy some emotional spaces in mind. They are the
admiring characters. Meeting with them help to know more about them. And at least people can take a
photo with the hero to make the moment remarkable. Additionally, heroes often give advice and
inspiration for doing some good deeds. Therefore, I think that meeting someone's hero in real life is
important unless the hero is a fictitious character like the superman.
Q. Why our childhood heroes are different from our adulthood heroes? Why?
A. Childhood is the best part of our life. Childhood is filled with enjoyment and unbound possibilities and
dreams. Children, in most of the cases, are in love with their heroes. They actually live in the world of
fantasy. So, they cannot value the real-life issues. When a hero jumps from a tall building, they think this
is the most attractive feature of the hero and start admiring the character. In adulthood, people get
many insights and there is a change in mental faculty. They start analyzing everything based on reality.
And thus the fantasies are long gone. They know how to evaluate everything and accordingly, their
heroes change. The adults are no longer interested in those childhood characters. Rather they seek real-
life heroes like a successful industrialist, businessman or a celebrity. Based on the grounds, I think the
childhood and adulthood heroes are different and it is quite natural.
Q. Do you think musicians and athletes can become good role model from young people? Why?/ why
not?
A. Yes, musicians and athletes could be good role models for young people. In fact, becoming an athlete
or a musician is a challenging task. Someone needs to spend years to gain skills in their respective fields.
They have patience, talent and many other great qualities. Actually, without exercising the qualities,
they would not have been successful at all. Moreover, musicians and athletes can inspire young to
follow their trait and nurture their hidden talents. So, if they are represented to the young generation, I
believe they could play a good role of model for them.
Q. How our real-life heroes are different from heroes from comics and movies?
A. Well, the comic book heroes perform many daunting tasks and have extraordinary powers. They jump
off from taller structures, injure lots of villains, save the innocent people and many more heroic
activities. But the real life is completely different from the situations drawn from the comic books and
our real-life heroes are simple human like us. Fighting alone with several people may not always be
feasible. The comic book heroes are fictitious characters and have the superpower to solve problems.
But real life heroes spend lots of hours to get desired success. They also have to deal with many adverse
situations of life and get back from the situations with their smartness and skills. In a word, painting
heroism is different than being a hero in real life. Therefore, the comic book heroes are different than
real life heroes.
Q. Should parents read books to children? Why? why not?

A. Ahhh… I am against this view. The parents should allow their grown-up children to read a book by
themselves. It will help increase reading skills for the children. Besides, children will get more
entertainment if they read books for them than their parents. Reading books will also increase their
vocabularies that they can exercise in their daily life. If parents read books for them, they will not have
the chance. However, I would definitely agree that parents should read books to young children who are
yet to learn reading.
Q. Do you have a hobby?
A. Yes, I do have a hobby. I love gardening and this is the hobby I feel most passionate about.
Q. Why have you chosen this hobby?
A. Well, I love to be in touch with nature and so I have made gardening my hobby. However, I was
inspired to have this pastime activity from my grandfather who has been a devoted gardener. From him,
I learned how this can be a great activity to have for anyone.
Q. What are good hobbies, and what are bad hobbies?
A. I guess hobbies which are beneficial for the person who has it and for others are usually good
hobbies. Good hobbies help people enjoy something and at the same time help mentally, physically, or
environmentally. Besides, it enhances some sort of skill.
On the contrary, hobbies which waste valuable time (such as playing video games for hours) or harm the
environment or people in any way (like collecting birds feather or butterfly) are bad hobbies.
Q. Do you like/enjoy shopping?
A. Yes, I do like shopping. I love to explore new shops and purchase things that I need. However, I am
not driven by passion about shopping, rather I purchase something when I absolutely need that item. I
enjoy shopping for my family more than for me.
Q. Do you often go to the theatre?

A. Well, I do not have enough time to visit the theatres. Usually, I visit a theatre at least twice a month.
Q. What kinds of movies do you like best?
A. Basically, I love watching action movies. But I also like romcoms as well. Historic movies based on the
real event are also on my favourite list.
Q. Who is your favourite movie star? Describe him/her.
A. Clint Eastwood is my favourite movie star. He was born in 1930 in the USA. He was a bored student
since an early age. To pursue acting, he has dropped off from college and struggled a lot to secure his
berth on the movie industry. He is primarily famous for his gunslinger roles in the western movies.
Unforgiven, Dirty Harry, Million Dollar Baby, In the Line of Fire, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and
Letters from Iwo Jima are some of his renowned and critically acclaimed movies. He won several
academy awards and is one of the most influential Hollywood actors of all time.
PART 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Describe your favourite shopping centre.
You should say:
where it is
why you like it
how often you go there
and describe the facilities of this shopping centre.

Sample Answer:
The Red Sea Mall is located in Jeddah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The mall is near to the airport and
the Red Sea coastline. As a result, this is visited by a wide number of people every day. Moreover, it
comes with a huge number of products and services for the consumers. The shops are covered with
goods and the most important thing is that it is a spacious shopping mall. This is an interesting cue card.
I feel lucky with this cue card topic and here are the answers.
I like the shopping mall for its beauty. The inner decoration of this shopping mall looks beautiful. The
entire mall is glass covered. There are ample spaces for car parking, indoor water fountain - the most
amazing thing of the shopping mall, food courts, clean environment, coffee shops, children’s area and
much more which have made this shopping mall attractive to the people. I also like the mall for its
varied products and facilities.
I frequently visit the shopping mall. In fact, this is not far away from my residence in Jeddah. I have
made it a common place for me and my buddies. Almost every evening, we meet here. The coffee shops
provide the very best coffees of the city. Sometimes, we shop in the mall and most of the time we spend
time by gossiping. Meeting with people is a hobby for me and I also try to meet some of the new people
here.
The top most important fact of shopping here is the number of global brands. It comes with a
remarkable number of brand shops. The products are of the finest quality and of course, they are
stunning. Someone does not need to think about parking their cars here. Besides, the product prices are
reasonable indeed.
Part Three: Detail Discussion
Q. How people's shopping habit has changed over the time?
A. Thank you for the question. People's shopping habit has actually changed a lot over the time. Earlier,
people used to go shopping marking occasions only. But now, they shop throughout the year. Further,
they have also changed the types of shopping they do too. People now love to shop various things and
they prefer branded products in most of the cases. A credibility of brands has been created that attracts
people, particularly the youths. But shopping during the festivals remains as usual. People of all stages
go shopping regardless of their needs. In fact, they love visiting the shopping malls and street shops to
know the current trends and if they like something, they get the products or gadgets.
Q. What type of shopping centres are popular these days?
A. Multi-storied shopping malls have gained a huge popularity in these days. They achieved the
popularity for many reasons. First of all, the shoppers want all the things in a single place and shopping
malls have brought all the necessary products and services under a single shade. While shopping in
street or open-air markets, people need to move here and there to get their things. Many of the
shoppers feel uncomfortable in searching the markets. They need to spend extra time and money.
Bargaining with the sellers is a common issue there. In opposite, shopping malls have no such issues.
They sell the things at a reasonable price and there are sections for getting the desired things. So,
someone does not need to move across the mall in search of a product.
Q. Why some people purchase things that they do not need at all? Is this a bad trend?
A. Some people want to have the entire shopping mall even if they do not need any single product. I
consider it as a very bad trend. This is a wastage of money and time. Majority of such purchases take
place either for filling up the mind or to show off. I believe this as a poor maturity. And people can spend
money in more productive sectors. Someone can spend the money to meet other necessities or help
people in need. But instead, they get the unnecessary things to make residence a storehouse. These
people lack money management skills and have a spending habit. If they continue such habit, surely
they will have trouble in future.
Q. Some people say that women spend more time shopping than that of men? What do you think about
it?
A. The statement is true to some sense, at least this is what I have observed among people I know.
Women spend more time than men while shopping because they want to get the best thing in exchange
of their money. They try to seek out the best product every time. As a result, they seek faults from the
products and get the best of them. Moreover, they also want to match the products, dress or other
objects with something else they buy. It also takes time for them to get the matched things. If they do
not get the desired product in a shop, they look for that in other shops. They do it with great patience. In
fact, this is a praiseworthy quality indeed. But most men I know are different from them. They enter into
the shop, get the thing regardless and check out of the shop.
Q. Some large shopping malls are replacing traditional markets? Is this a good trend?
A. Yes, this is a good trend, I think. Some of the large shopping malls are replacing traditional markets
and there are several benefits of this change. The shopkeepers who used to sell products or services on
street now have a nice place to continue their business. Besides, the shopping malls sell the best quality
products and the buyers need not bargain. Majority of the brand products are sold in shopping malls,
not on streets. The shopping malls also come with some other features like a clean environment, well-
decorated interior, modern facilities and so forth. Therefore, I think the emergence of shopping malls is
a good trend.
Q. What type of shopping establishment do you prefer - large markets or small traditional market?
A. I love to shop at large shopping malls. Actually, shopping malls come with modern features and
facilities. Street shopping is also charming. But you have to be careful while you are street shopping.
Many of the sellers try cheating customers in different ways. Besides, quarrelling with them is a usual
phenomenon in the local markets. Considering all the matters, I believe that shopping malls are the best
places to get the necessary things. Certainly, I get things from other places too which are unavailable in
the malls. Moreover, I enjoy discounts from the shopping malls as well marking festivals while the
discounts are unavailable in other places. So, I am on the view to shop from large markets or shopping
malls instead of traditional markets.
Q. Describe your family?
A. I live in a small family in Sri Lanka. We have six members altogether in this family. I live with my
parents, two other siblings and a maid. My father is a private job holder and works for a multinational
corporation here in Colombo. My mother runs a tailoring shop in the city and also manages the
household activities. The maid helps her in the domestic activities every day and also takes part in any
other activities as needed. I am the youngest of the family and a university student while my elder
brother is a job seeker and my elder sister is a postgraduate student at the same university I am in.
Q. What do you like about your studies?
A. I am studying at a local university and like the way that the teachers teach us in the class. This is much
different than the way I was taught in my school. I also like history, my major and love to learn about the
prominent historical events and figures.
Q. Why do you like to learn English?

A. Well, I love to learn English for many reasons. This is an international language and widely used across
the world. The language is also important in numerous aspects of life in Sri Lanka. I have a plan to
migrate to Australia and English is the official language there.
Q. Where are you living?
A. I live in Colombo, the largest city and the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
A. I have been living here since my birth. In fact, my forefathers were native to this land and the history
of our family in this city dates back to over 200 years.
Q. What are the advantages of your hometown?
A. This is a great place to live in. The most important thing about living here is the infrastructure. The
streets are highly developed. The foods are delicious while the people of this area are great. A
multicultural environment helps to know about the other people and their culture and customs. And
overall, Colombo is a beautiful town indeed.
PART 2 - Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card.
Topic:
Describe your university life.
You should say:
what you do/did
why a university is different from a school
some disadvantages of it
and explain your university life in brief.
Sample Answer:
University life is the best part of someone’s life and this was particularly true in my case. Being a
university student, I have gathered tons of memories. Making new friends, preparing for exams,
attending sudden class tests, being late for classes, sometimes bunking the classes, not bringing the
assignments in due time, playing cards with friends, taking part in extracurricular activities, watching
movies in the theatres with university friends etc. are the memorable events for me. This is a very good
cue card and I am lucky to have such wonderful questions in my share. Here are the remaining answers.
University is completely different from the school and college days. When a student enters into a
university, s/he becomes matured and can take care of themselves without any external support. So,
there are fewer restrictions. The teachers know that if a student bunks the class, s/he will be attentive
when there is an exam. But the scenarios are not the same for the college or school students. They need
to be dictated always to keep focusing on their academic activities.
There are some disadvantages of my university. One demerit to consider is that this is a private
university and thus this is expensive. Not everyone or all the parents are able to afford the educational
costs of their children here. Moreover, the classroom sizes are smaller than the number of students.
Besides, there are some limited offers for the students from the university. And not everyone is eligible
for the offers.
The academic year of the university is separated into several semesters. The university authority
publishes advertisements on newspapers and other mediums asking the students to enrol in the
university courses. There are several courses available at present and the students get admitted after
their preferences and certainly after participating in an admission test.
Part Three: Detail Discussion
Q. Do you have a degree? If so, when and where did you graduate?
Yes, I have two degrees. I have completed my secondary and higher secondary degrees from local
educational institutions in Colombo and my graduation is underway.
Q. What impressed you most when you were at university / college?
I was impressed by the extracurricular activities of my college. I took part in the outdoor sports
competitions and also won some prizes for my achievements.
A. I am from Azerbaijan.
Q. Tell me about the apartment that you live in.
A. I don't live in an apartment. My family lives in a house. It is not a large house, but with a little yard, it
is suitable for us. It is an L-shaped house with a nice garden in the backyard. We love to live here.
Q. Do you have plans to stay or you want to leave?
A. I don't have a plan of leaving my house until I enter a university. After I get admitted to a university, I
might need to move to a new city. Apart from that, I don’t have plans to move now.
Q. What you can see from the window of your house?
A. My house is two-storey building, so it is not too high. We can see the whole street once we look
through our window. The people, small vehicles are common on the road. If we look farther we can see
many high rising buildings as well.
Q. What kind of food do you like?
A. I like my country's traditional food a lot, but Turkish food tastes delicious too.
Q. Can you easily find the ingredients for making this food in the market?
A. Yes, certainly. It is convenient enough to get both traditional and Turkish food ingredients in markets.
Q. Where do you eat your favourite food?
A. My favourite food is definitely is made by my mum. I love her meals and desserts. So I eat my
favourite food with my family members at home.
Q. Were you helping your parents in cooking when you were a child?
A. To be honest, usually not at all, but when I noticed they were exhausted, I always tried to give a
hand. But that’s only related to helping them but not directly in cooking.
Q. Did you cook? What did you cook?
A. Actually, I can't cook many meals except breakfast. So I cooked scrambled eggs mostly.
Q. What kind of music do you listen to?
A. I usually listen to rap, traditional and pop music. I love pop most.
Q. Name one of your favourite music bands.
A. It is Qaya group. I like their music a lot. I often listen to their music and I have a good collection of
their CDs.
Part Two: Cue Card
Topic:
Describe a book that you have recently read.

You should say:
what the books is
who wrote the book
what is the story of the book
and explain if it is a good book or not.
Part Three: Two-way Discussion.
[ The examiner is now going to ask several discussion questions about the topic given in Cue Card. ]
Q. Would you recommend that book to anyone? Why?
A. Yes, definitely. This, is in my opinion, is one of the best books I have ever read and it was highly
appreciated by the critiques and it has a very good rating. It has an important lesson and it is a fast
paced book. So I would recommend this book as a must read.
Q. What types of books are popular among children and adults in your country?
A. Children mostly read academic books. Apart from that, they read fairy tales, detective books and
adventurous stories mostly. On the other hand, the reading lists among adults vary a great deal ranging
from romantic, political, historical, adventurous, horror etc.
Q. What are the impacts of modern life on reading?
A. I think modern life hasn't influenced to the contrary of reading habits. It provided some other
potential sources for reading. It is easy to purchase books, get detailed reviews and track the reading
using the latest technology and book lovers are still present in our society as they were in the past
generations. Some would say that we don’t have time to read books as we lead a busy life. But I won’t
agree with that as I still see many people read books when they are waiting in the line, waiting for
someone in a café. So interested readers always find times no matter how much busy they are.
Q. Between books or movies which one in better and why?
A. I like both books and movies. They are not alternative to each other. Rather they both have their own
appealing. In terms of serious learning and knowledge books are better. In terms of visual presentation
and entertainment and easy learning, movies are far better. While a book enhances the imagination and
creativity of a reader, movies present events and stories more vividly. In my opinion, both are equally
important and I personally like both of them.
Q. What are the problems faced by illiterate people in the society?
It is a big problem not to be able to read and write nowadays. In most of the cases, they are not socially
respected. Without the education, they can't enjoy the world known to the literate people. They need to
rely on others for such matters including reading a letter written by a family member. They might be
deceived easily as they never know what’s been written. They can’t write to their dearest person and
can’t read the extraordinary stories others can read and enjoy.
A. Yes, I do like travelling. I usually travel inside my countries and love to explore different places worth
visiting. Besides, I have been to India, Nepal, Turkey, Finland and Thailand on different occasions.

A. For my daily commuting, I usually travel using public transports. And sometimes I use my own car
when it is about travelling in any distant place. I like to travel with friends and when I am out of my city, I
pack and plan like a professional explorer. I take my dresses, camera, map, Kindle e-book reader and
mobile phone with me.
A. I have travelled to different parts of Australia recently and I enjoyed the trips. To be more specific, my
last visit was to the Great Barrier Reef which is the world's largest coral reef.
A. Uhh… I like to visit the countrysides mostly. Besides, I also prefer to travel in places which are filled
with natural elements. Significant historic places and museums are also on my travel list.
Part 2 - Cue Card
[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.]
Describe an old person you admire.
You should say:
who this person is
how you met him/her
what characteristics you most like in him
and explain why you admire this person.

Sample Answer:
Ms Samantha Barbara is an admiring senior lady and lives just the opposite apartment of mine. She is in
her 60s but still look young and takes part in all her outdoor activities. The most important thing about
this lady is she loves to socialize with people and tries to support people in their needs. So, she is also
adored by every one of the community. This is a great cue card task for me and I love the questions.
Here are the remaining answers.
I meet her first in the corridor of my apartment complex. I was a new tenant there and was using the
stairs to reach my apartment. Actually, I could not manage to use the lift as that was filled with people. I
had some groceries with me. Ms Barbara was also using the staircase and she provided a helping hand
to me right then and that was the beginning of our bondage.
She is a very smart lady and owns some of the most precious features of a human being. She is very kind
to others and always ready to provide a cordial support even in the middle of the night. Besides, she is
an outgoing in nature and loves to spend time with children. Honesty is the other virtue that she
possesses and I have also seen her taking the lead in any adverse situations. Actually, she is the blend of
several qualities and exercises her qualities everywhere.
I admire this person for many reasons. First of all, I will remember the very first day when everyone else
entered into the lift instead of helping me. And she was the only person who came to assist me. I like
her because there are no hidden interests of this lady behind her supports. Consequently, she gained my
admiration naturally.

Q. What average age is normal for retirement in your opinion?
A. Well, I think when people cross their 65, they should retire from their occupational engagements.
However, there should be some exception for professionals like politicians, teachers, researchers who
have great things to contribute even in their old age.
Q. What are the good things about being retired?
A. When someone retires, s/he can have more time to enjoy life. There are no worries to rise in the early
morning and prepare for the office, take workloads and commute daily. They can lead a life filled with
happiness surrounded with family members and friends. Retired individuals can take part in hobbies
that they have ignored during their professional life.
Q. How does the government in your country treat the retired people?
A. Uhh… there are some special benefits here in Australia for the retired people. They are considered as
the asset of the country and thus they are treated with great respect. And they get privileges
everywhere in the country. A certain amount is allocated for them and they enjoy many other state-
provided benefits.
Q. Can young specialist substitute the old ones who are in retirement in the workplace?
A. Ummm… This is a widely disputed issue across the world. Some people believe that young specialists
could be used as a substitute of the experts while others do not comply with the statement. But I think
that the young specialists could be the replacement of the experts but after passing a certain stage in
their respective workplaces. They may continue the tasks but they need time to grow and excel like the
experts who have retired from their jobs. To be more precise, a young programmer can be a good
replacement of a senior programmer of given the proper chance but this might not be the case in a
profession where experience is more important than skill.
Q. Do you think is it necessary to give the self-retirement option to people? Why/ Why not?
A. Of course, it is necessary to give self-decided retirement to people. Everything in this world is subject
to decay. Similarly, the enthusiasm and merit that the people invest in their job will also die out
someday. At that time, they would be unable to complete the tasks that they did skillfully in the earlier
days. They become unfit for their works. And there are chances of production fall if they continue
working.
Besides, giving this freedom would allow a great number of people to properly plan their retirement and
get engaged in social activities. This in a way would allow more young people to have jobs.
Q. What are the pros and cons of being retired?
A. There are some pros and cons of being retired. When someone becomes retired, s/he does not need
to follow the daily routine that they followed in their service life. They have much time to spend with
their family and get involved in social and philanthropic activities. But if they do not have any proper
post-retirement plan, they might fall in distress. Financial condition may worsen in this time which is the
most concerning matter after the retirement.
Q. Do you work or study?
A. Currently, I am studying and working as well.
Q. Is your profession popular in your country?
A. Well, yes, my profession is popular in Russia. Originally, I am from Russia. I am an accountant. And
you can find many other successful accountants in Russia. This is a demanding and well-paid job in my
country.
Q. Did you enjoy visiting museums when you were a child?
A. When I was a child, I really enjoyed visiting museums because it was interesting for me to see the
real things from the past and read explanations what was it, to whom was it belong, what people did
with some particular things in the past.
Q. When did you visit a museum last time?
A. Well, my last visit was during the last school holidays, in July 2015. I went there with my son to see
the exhibition of dinosaurs.
Q. What books do children enjoy reading in your country?
A. In Russia, children enjoy reading different kinds of books. I think it depends on their age and gender.
For example, boys under 5 years old prefer to read books about cars, whereas girls enjoy more to read
stories about the princess. If we are talking about children from 7 to 17, most of the children read books
that they have to read according to the school program such as history books, geography etc.
Part Two: Cue Card
Describe a project or a piece of work you did together with someone.
You should say:
what it was
what you have done
why you have chosen this person to work with
and explain what you did to finish the project.
you’re going to say. You can take some notes to help you if you wish.]
Part Three: Discussion
Q. Do you think it is important to do something with another person?
A. Well, it depends on what are you doing. For example, if you are doing an individual assignment, it is
necessary to do it on your one. If you have to do some group work, of course, it is essential to do it with
another person.
Generally, I believe that cooperation is a great skill, that requires doing some activities with different
people which teach us how successfully work in a team. In today’s highly competitive environment, it is
essential to do something with another person, cooperate and work or even play in a team. At the end
of the day, it will increase the value of both.
Q. Is it important for children to have subjects in school that include working with another person?
A. Yes, obviously, it is necessary. We are living in the world, which includes many people. Do we want or
we don’t but we have to be able to work with different people. It is a requirement at schools, at
universities and at work and actually everywhere.
At school children start to learn their general skills, which they will apply in the future and one of the
most important skills is cooperation and work in a team.
Q. What subjects would those be?
A. It could be literature, a foreign language where children can talk to each other and have a dialogue.
Also, it could be physical activity subjects as well. Group assignment could be given almost in all subjects
including literature, History, Physics, Chemistry, Arts etc.
Q. How could businesses work together with schools or universities?
A. Businesses, schools or universities can cooperate together and help each other. For example, at
school teachers can observe the achievement of different students and can recommend to the
businesses if they are looking for an employee. Universities and businesses can be helpful to each other
in the same way. Most students are looking for a job, while many companies are looking for right
employees. They can cooperate and help each other through, for example, organising job opportunity
events.
Q. How could wealthy countries help poor countries?
A. I think there are different ways to help. One of them is to organise special organisation that will help
to some poor country. The employees and volunteers of this organisation will assist local people by
donating clothes, organising free lunches, dinners for people who need help. Also, I think, it might be
medical support. A wealthy country can send medicine to the poor countries. The wealthy countries can
provide basic needs like education, treatment and shelter for the people of poor countries. They can
take many infrastructure improvement related projects. They can provide research facilities and can
open trade facilities to help the poor countries as well.
[ by - Natalia Svetlova ]
Q. Tell me about your hometown.
A. I was born in a small city of China. It is a small but quite interesting and beautiful area. Beautiful
landscapes will attract anyone and nice people live over there. It is in the northern part of our country
and has more than 2 million inhabitants.
Q. What is it famous for?
A. Well, it is a very small city. I could not think of anything famous there right now, but I guess the spicy
food is quite remarkable, not for me, but for outsiders.
Q. Did you play any sports when you were a child?
A. Well, I was a quiet girl, not very sporty. But I did play some sports, such as badminton and ping pong.
I was quite good at them actually.
Q. Why did you like this kind of sport/activity?
A. Like I have said before, I was a quiet girl, so I was not very interested in team sports like football or
basketball. Other sports like swimming, bicycle riding were not popular at that time, so badminton and
ping pong worked out to be the best choice for me I guess.
Q. Do you think boys and girls nowadays can play the same sports? Why?
A. Of course, they can. In fact, I have not heard any sport that is restricted to one sex rather than the
other in my country. It is just there are some differences in terms of choices and popularities due to the
natural gender differences.
Q. Do you think your children will play sports? Why?
A. Yes, definitely. I am not expecting my children to be excellent in sports, but I definitely will encourage
them to play because playing sports helps build up physical strength and also interpersonal and social
skills.
Part Two: Cue Card
Describe a thing you bought, that you had to save money for.
You should say:
what it was
how long you saved money for it
how you saved the money
and explain how you felt after you bought it.
Q. Do you think children should be taught to save money from their childhood? Why?
A. Yes, I think children should be taught to save money when they are young. I believe there are two
reasons: firstly, children can learn to respect their parents’ hard work from saving money. When they
understand the value of money and the expenditures in the household, they could appreciate more
about the life that their parents have provided for them. Secondly, saving money is a great way to learn
how to be independent, frugal and responsible. Children who learn to save money from their early ages
often become more stable in their personal money management and possess positive attitude about
investing money rather than spending it all.
Q. Should parents buy everything their child asks for? Why?
A. Absolutely not! Firstly, if children have always had what they want, they would take everything for
granted. It will affect their life when they grow up because as adults, we can’t just ask for anything that
we want. Secondly, just like I have said in the previous question, children have to learn their
independence by saving up for something they want rather than being provided everything they want.
Q. Is it easy for you to save money?
A. No, I don’t think it could possibly be easy for anyone to save money, especially in these days when
the living cost is very significant. Personally, I am studying full time and working part time, so at this
stage, I could not save up any money at all, but I have plans to save money when I work full time.
Because I am a very well organised person, and also not interested in luxury stuff, so it would not be too
hard for me to save money.
Q. Do people in the countryside have different shopping attitude than people in a city? Why?
A. Well, I am not sure about Australia, but in China, yes, it would be quite different in terms of what
they shop, why they shop and how they shop. Residents in the countryside are generally poorer than
the people who live in the city, so they have less consuming power. They would shop less frequently and
the majority purchases will be necessities. Also, because of the Internet and delivery limitations in the
countryside, people tend to go to shops rather than shopping online like many people in the city do.
A. I have done my graduation from India and I work as a medical professional in the United Kingdom for
the time being.
Q. What part of the day are you busy?
A. I am busy during day hours with my patients and other appointments in hospital and clinics. As Saudi
Arabia has the custom to split duties of doctors where you get an off during the mid-day hours, so apart
from that time I am quite busy during day assessing, treating patients and all those short of stuff.
Q. What part of the day do you like the most?

A. I tend to get a short snap, not a sound sleep, though at noon hours when it is too hot outside, I think I
enjoy it most, coming from the busy workplace getting inside your blanket in a chilled room after a good
meal is something precious for me. Yes, definitely this is my favourite time during day hours!! I like the
serenity at night time and when I am off duty, I read books or watch movies. This is also a very special
time for me.
Q. How many languages can you speak?
A. I can speak Malayalam which is my mother tongue, Tamil, Hindi and Urdu very fluently. Those all are
local languages in India. I speak English most of the time as I work in a plural environment where people
from different languages and countries come and gather. I also know very basic of Arabian language that
local people here speak all the time. I am not sure how good I am in speaking English; well I can tell you
after the IELTS test results ... I guess.
Q. What are the languages that you love to or will love to learn? Why?
A. I love to learn new languages - being in Saudi Arabia I am under a constant effort to conquer Arabic
language. Given an opportunity, I would love to learn new languages like French for example, with which
I suppose would be wobbling around in a few years from now, as I aspire to immigrate to Canada where
it is a predominant language apart from English. Learning a new language always comes with an extra
bonus to communicate as I read somewhere I cannot recollect though.- Better you communicate, the
better you can negotiate, better you are going to succeed.
art Two: Cue Card
Topic:
Talk about a job that you would like to try
You should say:

what the job is
what skills are necessary to do this job
is it a good job in your country?
and explain why you would like to work in this job.
[ You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you
are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. ]
Part Three: Follow-up Questions & Discussion
Follow-up questions
Q. Is it easy to work in that job?
A. A definite ‘NO’; this job has never been easy nor will be as there are no definite protocols to help you
all the time during your job. It is basically your conscience and presence of mind, your gut feelings, a
daring attitude that are gonna help you come out of it. Not many people would dare to get engaged in
such jobs. It requires utmost passion and mentality to embrace the unknown and challenges. All you
can expect from this job is the unexpected!!
Q. Are many people working nowadays in that field?
A. Not much, but yes one could easily find many amateur explorers, on YouTube and all. I never heard
of any schools or institution for studying such skills or people given training for an explorer job. Many
are into this as part-timers or they see it as a leisure or hobby but as a mainstream profession on
exploring, no seldom would you find it, at least in my country.
Discussion
Q. What is the most common way to get a job now?
A. You must have a university degree with a good result and also relevant job experience to apply for a
nice job in my country. It is very common among young generations to apply online through the job
portals where employers have submitted their recruitment details. For the government job, one has to
apply for an exam and after passing if s/he can get enrolled in such government job. There is a huge
competition in this exam though.
For the competent job seekers, a common way to get a job would be to go online searching it, and then
apply for it. If you are selected for the interview, the job is yours. Sometimes the influence and reputed
contact person might become helpful while nowadays social media like LinkedIn and Facebook has also
become platforms for new job seekers.
Q. What do you do to find a job in your country?
A. It depends on the place you stay and the type of organisations you are applying to. In village areas
newspaper advertisements, local government employment exchanges and bulletin are the way of
knowing about a job circular and people there rely on these media to apply for a job. In urban areas as
mentioned before it’s basically newspaper, the internet, social media etc. are the way to knowing about
and applying for jobs. The interview of any job is the main criteria for ensuring a job. Most of the private
companies decide the deserving candidates for the jobs during the interview. If you can ensure a nice
impression during the interview, you are assured to get a job if other criteria are fulfilled.
Q. Is it easy to find a job in your country? Why?
A. India is one of the thickly populated countries does not offer a very flexibility to get a job. It’s
definitely not easy to find a job unless you have really impressive academic and job qualification. Or
maybe sometimes enough contacts! Yes finding a job is not that easy in India as the competition is
pretty high. It is not unlikely that for a single job opening more than thousand of candidates compete!
This is the reality of our job sector.
Q. How do schools support students to help them select the job they like?
A. Some schools provide vocational training in the subject of interest to students, nevertheless other
schools they just train students with the formal education. So on an average, most of the schools in my
country prepare students academically, and jobs are not the main concern of their studies. But yes,
there are few schools, especially modern school who pay much attention to future job aspects of the
students by ensuring necessary amendment on the syllabus, providing necessary training and welcoming
prospective employers to visit them often.
Q. What are the improvements that schools must have to identify talents of students?
A. I would recommend that schools should take more surprise tests outside the academic lessons to
find out who are doing better. The school authority should also have a rich lab, playground, library with
numerous books and other facilities to let the students choose which activities they are good at. The
teaching method should be more innovative and the students should be allowed to present their
opinions on how teachers should teach better.
Apart from that, the school's authority must allocate a big budget to foster the talents the students
might have. For instance, the school should find out which students have certain talents in singing,
painting etc. Then they should be provided with special classes and training to bring out the best among
those students.
Finally, a creative and talented teacher can help a lot the identify talents of students. So the school
should encourage more creative and innovative teachers to join their team.
. How long have you lived in this city?
A. I have been living for almost 4 years here.
Q. Do you like your hometown?
A. Yes, I do. I love Vancouver because it is not only a cosmopolitan city, but a city with lots of
picturesque scenes.
Q. What is your hometown famous for?

A. It is a popular city due to having a convenient environment and fantastic landscape of ocean and
woods.
Q. Why do some people collect something, like stamps or coins?
A. One important reason behind it is that they like history. These items show us our history and even
culture. Individuals collect them to revive their past.
Q. What is so interesting about collecting things?
A. The most important aspect is that they will become as part of our life. When we see them, we
remember our past or even our ancestors' face. For example, as I see my grandfather's watch, which
gave it me as a collection, I remember him.
Part Two: Cue Card
Topic:
Describe a small company in your hometown that you think is successful.
You should say:
how you know about it
what they do and produce
how long it is operating
and explain why you think it is successful.
Q. How do you think some business companies become successful?
A. From my point of view, one important factor why a company become successful is having a studious
and continuous working process. Although they might face numerous challenges and have many rivals,
they do not lose their hope, surpassing their rivals. Having talented people and visionary managers and
administrative personnel are important as well.
Q. What companies are successful in your hometown? Are they small or big?
A. Mostly food ones are more prosperous than the other ones and many of them are huge corporations
with multitude branches. Other types of companies that are successful fall under the IT business and Oil
Company.
Q. Why are some companies more successful than others?
A. These companies are mostly supported by the government, and even many officials are their major
shareholders. As I said before, they have more tolerance to resist against difficult situations. They can
find better solutions for their problems than the other ones. Successful companies are backed by
talented people, prudent administration, huge money and a bit of luck.
Q. Is it easier to work as an employee or to manage a company? Why?
A. I think working as a simple staff is far simpler. They do not have any concern about bankruptcy or
losing the market share and money. A simple employee only follows the rules and works, although he or
she has less income than a business person. In terms of easy lifestyle doing a job in a reputed and high
paying organisation is far better in my opinion. Running a successful business requires hard work, huge
capital and vision. Not all people have these qualities.
Q. Can I see your ID, please?
A. Yes, sure. Here it is.

Q. Can you tell me more about your hometown? Is it a countryside or a big city?
A. I am from Woodlands in Singapore. Woodland is a modern city in the north region in Singapore. This
is a residential city filled with modern architecture and also connected to some of the parts of Malaysia.
The city is also famous for the gardens, playgrounds, eateries etc.
Q. What do you like or dislike about it? And How long have you been living there?
A. I like the natural views of the city most. I dislike the traffic congestion and large industries in this city. I
have been living here for over 15 years. My parents migrated here from Hong Kong in 2002 and since
then we have been living here.
A. I am a student at the undergraduate level at a local university.
Q. Do you like walking? Why/ why not?
A. Yes, I do like walking and there are a good number of reasons. Walking is a very good exercise and it
helps to keep people fit. Besides, there are some other health benefits of walking as well.
Q. Where do you prefer to walk, in the country or the city? Why?
A. I like to walk in the countryside. In city areas, walking comfortably is not possible. There are
numerous obstacles that may slow down the walking pace. And the public gardens are filled with crowds
where someone cannot walk in peace. So, I prefer to walk in the country where I can walk comfortably.
Q. Would you like to increase your walking time in the future?
A. Yes, I will increase my walking time in future. At present, I walk for around 40 minutes a day and I
have a plan to increase the time twice in the future.
Part 2 - Cue Card
[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.]
Talk about a place that you would like to visit.
You should say:
where would you go
what you will do there
are you going there soon?
and explain why you want to visit this place.
Sample Answer:
I would like to visit Greece and have long been planning to go there. This is a historical place and
ordained with beautiful spots. The country is located in the European belt and shares its coastline with
the Mediterranean. The exotic beaches of the country provide the best views as well. This is a smart
candidate task card topic and I am feeling happy with this one in my share. I will answer the remaining
questions in brief now.
There is a lot to do in this country. As it is said before, this is a country filled with historical importance, I
would like to visit the places. I would pay a visit to Acropolis, museums, Delphi Ruins, and the other
notable places. And I am eagerly waiting for spending some quality times on the white sandy beaches. I
would also like to take part in the watersports in the beaches. Enjoying the sunset at the beach is my
another plan.
I think I will not go there very soon. Actually, I am planning to spend the next summer vacation there. If I
want, I can make a short trip to Greece but that would not be sufficient for me. I will not get entertained
completely. It needs a long time to enjoy the beauty of the country. If there is a rush, the travellers are
unable to enjoy the trips. So, I do not want any rush rather want to enjoy the place in a calm manner.
I want to visit Greece for some specific reasons. This is a nice place indeed and the islands of this country
are also amazing. There are lots of places to see and tons of things to do. The locals are also cooperative
and helpful to the tourists. Based on all the reasons, I want to visit Greece.
Discussion topics:
Reading and children:
Q. Why do you think people like to visit new places?
A. People like to explore different places and get acquainted with diverse cultures and customs. Visiting
the same place over and over again goes against the basic nature of a tourist. Different places have
different architects, landscapes and historical significance and people want to witness all of them.
Moreover, visiting an entirely new place gives a kind of fulfilment and refreshment to the travellers.
Q. Why is travelling important for learning?
A. We read books to learn something new but travelling helps to widen our outlook and gives us the
opportunity to witness something. When we see the things that we read on the books, our cognition
level is enhanced. We try to match what we read with what we see and also try to find dissimilarities
subconsciously. As a result, our real-life skills and knowledge are increased to a higher extent. So
travelling is important for developing our perspective, learning new things and refreshing our mind.
Q. What type of places are popular among foreign tourists in your country?
A. Thank you for the question. Singapore is primarily an island and located near Malaysia. Despite being
an island, a remarkable number of attractive places are located in this city and tourists across the world
gather here to enjoy the beauties. People mostly like to visit the places with historical importance,
natural beauties, luxurious resorts, beaches, shopping malls, open-air shops, street foods etc. Following
the demands of the tourists, a substantial number of places have been modified and the tourists around
the world get immense pleasure by visiting these spots. Some of the notable places are – Marina Bay
Sands, Changi Chapel and Museum, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Flyer, Botanic Gardens, Chinatown,
Arab Street and Little India among others. The Singapore Zoo is another such place that draws a huge
crowd.
Q. How tourism has changed over the years?
A. Well, tourism has changed greatly over the years. Earlier, people used to visit the city for only
business and shopping purposes. Tourism was not quite expanded so much in the past as it is in the
present days. Earlier, tourism in Singapore was limited to visiting some shopping malls. People across
the world visited here to get their shopping done marking various occasions. But now the scenario is
quite opposite. People now love visiting the attractive places of this city. With the passage of time,
tourism has developed gradually in Singapore. The government played a great role for uplifting tourism
industry while the initiatives from the private sector also have some stake here.
Q. Do you think cheap air travel has positively affected the tourism industry? How?
A. A faster and convenient communication system is essential to visit distant tourist spots and when it is
about visiting out of the border, people think carefully about the communication system. Luckily, the
cheap air travel has had some positive impacts on the tourism industry in Singapore. Now people across
the globe prefer to visit the city and definitely, cheap air travels attract a lot more people. Air travel is
comfortable and comes with some other special benefits for the passengers. Booking air ticket is easier
now and the travel agencies play the booking agents' roles for the travellers. The number of domestic
and international flights is also on the rise for the cheap ticket price and that has a direct relationship
with the enhancement of tourism.
Q. What sort of places students should visit? Why?
This is a critical question to deal with. I think students should visit places with historical importance.
They should pay a visit to museums, science galleries, and similar other places where they will learn
something interesting. Besides, to increase their outlooks, they also should visit places with natural
beauties. International travel may also help them to know about different cultures and customs that
they can exercise in their real-life. But the places should come with ample scopes of learning. Visiting
only theme parks, and beaches, in my opinion, is not expected from students and universities, old cities
and tech valleys might be some great place for them.
Q. Can I see your ID?
A. Sure, here it is.
A. I am from one of the cosmopolitan cities of India, the capital- that is New Delhi.
A. As a matter of fact, I am in a dual role right now… I am a working executive as well as a student and
pursuing Masters in Law at present.
Q. Do you like writing emails?
A. Of course yes, it is one of the mediums which serve as a documentary proof for future references. I
write emails every day for professional and personal reasons.
Q. What type of emails do you receive at work?
A. At work, most of my emails relate to my job. I get inquiry emails from clients. I get emails from my
superiors and also from my co-workers. These emails are mostly related to tasks I am assigned to or
regarding new tasks. Sometimes I get personal emails from colleagues related to help and supervision
they need. A greeting and invitation email is also common in our office. For instance, when an employee
has his son’s birthday approaching, he invites us all via email.
Q. Is it better to communicate via email or a phone call?
A. As I did mention, email always is a better way of communication as it serves the purpose of a
documentary proof as a person can always turn back from his words which were spoken by verbally.
With emails, there are always a reminder and proof of every task. However, which one is better depends
on the situation. Let’s say when I need to inform a client or friend about an event, calling them is an easy
approach. However, if I need to inform so many people, email is the better solution. Email is also handy
for delivering a lot of information at a time. If I have to inform my co-workers about a meeting agenda, I
would always prefer email. When I need to say a hello to my friends and family members, I would rather
prefer the phone conversation over email communication.
Q. Do you like presents?
A. Rather, I would say there would be very few people who would not like getting presents. Gifts are
always special and preserve the memory of special events or people. I do love to get presents – be it a
simple postcard to an expensive laptop. They are always special to me.
Q. What is your favourite gift? Why?
A. As of now, my favourite gift would be a car, as I don’t owe one. I have been planning to buy one for
the last couple of years and in fact, I am saving money to buy one soon. So from this regards, having a
car as a gift would be a pleasant surprise to me. But, maybe this is too much to expect. As usual gifts I
prefer books. They are a good source of knowledge and I have a passion for reading books and my book
collection is quite rich, I would say. I love to read and collect books. So a book as a present is quite
fascinating to me.
Q. Have you received gifts that you did not like?
A. Yes, there have been instances when I did receive gifts which I didn’t like; like a pen or a chocolate.
Q. How did you feel about it?
A. I did feel bad about the gift I received but I never made the person who gave me that gift know about
it as it would only hurt the sentiments of the person. I am not a chocolate lover and that’s why the
chocolate as a gift is not an amusing experience for me. I rarely need to write on papers and I have many
pens which are still intact. So as gifts these two items are not my favourite at all –rather contrary.
However, I always respect the affection behind the gifts. So even if I do not like the gift items, I
wholeheartedly welcome the person who gives it to me.
PART 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Talk about your favourite photograph.
You should say:
what is in that photograph
who and why it was taken
How old it is
and explain why this is your favourite photograph.
PART 3: Discussion
Q. Is it better to have a postcard or a photograph of the place you have visited?
A. In my opinion, it is always better to have a photograph of the place as the memory of clicking a
photograph gets etched in the minds whereas a postcard only refreshes the memory of the place so
visited.
Q. Is it good to take pictures of historic buildings?

A. Yes, but only if the photograph of the individual is also clicked alongside or in the forefront of the
historic building. But not all historic building or national heritage authority allows public to take photos.
But there is no restriction on taking the photo; I would say this is always good as a pleasant memory to
recite later on.
Q. Is it necessary to show photographs of places when advertising?
A. Yes, it is necessary to show photographs of the places when advertising as advertising leaves a great
impact on the mind of the person who views it. And a photograph, when shown with the advertisement,
leaves an impression on the mind of the person who sees it. Moreover, it only helps in making the
person remember a place, due to such photographs, while watching the advertisement.
Q. Is having a collection of photo albums helpful in any way?
A. Of course yes, an album takes you down the memory lane in no time. One feels like being at the same
place as soon as the photograph album is opened or is browsed through.
A. Yes, here you are.
A. I am from Aleksin, a town in Tula Oblast, Russia.
A. I am studying in a University.
Q. Do you like sports?
A. Yes, I am a fan of sports. I love watching different sports tournament on TV and personally I often play
ice hockey, football and basketball.
Q. What sports do you like the most?
A. I like the football and ice hockey most.
Q. Are sports necessary in schools? Why?
A. Definitely, sports should be necessary parts. Every student should remain physically fit and should
find something interesting to do at school. Sports give the opportunity to remain fit and healthy, remove
stress, gives opportunities to make friends and also let students do something else from studying.
Q. Are sports competitions necessary in schools?
A. Yes, I think so. The competitive sports would inspire students to do even better. Some friendly
competitions in sports also help to attract more students to grow their interests in sports. Interschool
sports facility should be encouraged and that would be beneficial to maintain good health of students.
The competitive sporting tournaments would be helpful to find out students with talents in sports.
Q. Are competitions in cultural activities necessary in schools similar to sports?
A. Well, competitions always help to discover the best. Like the sports, competitions in cultural activities
in schools are necessary. The competitions will help to make the students aware of their skills. When
they will see the best performer being awarded, they will also try to sharpen their skills and
consequently, it would be beneficial for them in the days ahead.
Q. Are trophies necessary in primary school?
A. Of course, trophies are necessary for primary schools. When students win trophies, they feel a sense
of satisfaction and it is a kind of recognition for their efforts which also becomes a sweet memory for
them in adulthood. A trophy is also inspiring for a student to perform better either in studies or in any
competition. So, the necessity of trophies in primary schools in doubtless.
Q. Are sports encouraged in schools in your country?
A. Yes, sports are considered something special in my country, Russia. The schools encourage students
to participate in sporting events and competitions. Both indoor and outdoor sports are held annually in
the majority of the schools of my land. Besides, the majority of the schools have their own playgrounds
or large fields where the students get engaged in sporting events at their leisure hours.
Part 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Talk about a recent sports event that you have participated in or watched and enjoyed very much.
You should say:
what the event was
when and where it took place
why it is memorable to you
and describe what you did in this event.
What short of sporting events are popular in your country?

Answer: Russia is a large country with a diversified population. So a wide number of sports are available
across the country. But the most popular sports in my country are basketball, ice hockey, football, rugby
league, handball, weightlifting, gymnastics, figure skating, biathlon, boxing, wrestling, martial arts,
volleyball, etc.
What international sports do you enjoy?
Answer: I personally love to enjoy table tennis. Though table tennis is played as an indoor sport, this is
one of the most impressive sports that I have ever seen. The faster you are the more chances you have
to win the match. Besides, I also love to watch the football matches between different countries and
never miss important international football tournaments.
Why is sport important for people?
Answer: Well, sports are important for the people of my county for many reasons. Majority of the
people here live with stress and they need some sort of relaxation after the day-long work. Besides, this
is the source that makes the bond among the people stronger as well. Sports also have some other
benefits like the participants remain fit while the audiences get entertained by watching the
competitions.
What are the differences between sporting events in the past that with now?
Answer: In the past days, the sports were held on a limited scale and the events were not that much
highlighted as they are now. Moreover, the number of participants is on the rise which was not seen in
the past days. Many of the youths are taking sports as a career while it was a kind of hobby for a section
of the society.
How has technology helped more people get involved in sports or watch it?
Answer: The role technology is impressive here. With the use of the latest technology, we can enjoy
various sporting events sitting at home. We can recheck the decisions from the referees or umpires and
most importantly, we can enjoy sporting events in offline and online. So, people are getting more
involved with sports with the help of technology and getting various benefits. The sporting competitions
have got a perfection with the help of the technology.
A. Yes please, this is my ID.

A. I currently work at a local retail company here in Jakarta. My role is as an Accountant there. I have
finished my graduation a couple of years ago.
A. I actually come from Bandung, a small city which is located in the southern part of Jakarta. It’s around
100 Km from Jakarta.
A. I grew up in Bandung, but after I graduated from high school I moved to Jakarta, so I lived in Bandung
for about 17 years.
Q. Do you like it there?
A. Yes, I love the city. There are a lot of fascinating things out there. It offers a safe and fascinating
staying and there are always good friends and neighbours there to make the living even better.
Q. Why do you like that area?
A. Well, what I like about the city is that it has a lot of beautiful sceneries and many shopping malls. The
neighbours are friendly and helpful and I have many good friends there. The city is not crowded and
there are plenty of places to hang around. I like the lively people and their simple and sober lifestyle.
Q. Do you like history?
A. Yes, I do like History a lot. I read a lot of history books. I have a fascination of learning important
events that took place throughout the history and learning about those events fascinates me.
Q. How often do you watch historical movies or documentaries?
A. I read the book during the weekend, and occasionally I watch war movies in the Cinema. Besides,
some of the programmes of History Channel are quite captivating and I watch them regularly on TV. I
often browse YouTube on my smart TV and watch the history based documentaries to learn more about
History.
Q. Can you name a historical personality that you would like to learn about?
A. Well, I would like to study further about one of the greatest leaders in the world, which is the Great
Alexander.
Q. Why would you like to learn about him/her?
A. The reason why I like Alexander is that he was a visionary man, and he was a good leader. He inspired
his soldiers before they went to war, therefore I really admired the Great Alexander. With his great
leadership quality, he had been one of the most prominent personalities of the world history and I want
to learn everything of his life.
PART 2 - Cue Card
Topic:
Talk about a person who is special or means a lot to you.
You should say:
How you meet him/her
Describe this person
What you usually do together
and explain why this person is special to you.
Q. How do you think managers should behave with their employees?
A. I do believe that Managers should behave and interact with their staffs professionally and in a friendly
manner. The relationship between superiors and their teams should not only professional but social and
friendly as well. Good relation between Managers and their teams outside of the work will create a solid
teamwork environment, and eventually, it will impact on the productivity of the company. If a manager
only boss around his team members, eventually the staffs would start disliking him or her. This would
not be a good example to set in a work environment. From my experience, I can say that a manager
should be a leader who would be ready to take any challenge and would help his/her subordinates.
Q. Does people’s behaviour change in a group of elderly people?
A. Yes, I think it is common that people’s behaviour will change in accordance with the group they are
gathered with. When a young person gathers in a group of mature people, he will adjust to the topic of
the conversation, which might be about business, raising family or politic, because if he talks about K-
Pop, cloud computing or MTV, some of the elder people might not understand it.
Q. Please give an example of such behaviour change.
A. For example, when we go to the retirement house and visit elder people there, we would adjust our
behaviour. As most of the senior people love talking about their children or grandchildren, then we have
to talk with them about family matters. And then we have to slow down the pace of our conversations
sometimes because some of them might have problems with their hearing capability. They should be
given priority in the conversation and we should let them talk on their favourite topics. Wh should also
help them in every way possible and should not bring up issues that might bore or distress them.
Q. Does people’s behaviour change around someone famous?
A. I think people’s behaviour will change when they meet some famous person. They will try to make an
interesting conversation with the famous person talking about his business or his capability or how
much s/he adores him/her; therefore he/she will enjoy the discussion. For example, if I have the chance
to meet Donald Trump, I would like to talk to him about the property and get his opinion about property
business, though I do not like the business itself, but since this is a rare opportunity, I would adjust
myself to talk about his business.
Q. What factors or people can affect someone’s personality?
A. There are many things that could affect someone’s personality. Firstly, it is about friends. When we
gather or hang out with good and positive friends, we could become a nice person, but when we play
with drug dealers and crime people, then we could become one of them. And then economic conditions
could affect our personality as well. When people grow up in poverty condition, they usually become a
tough and temperament persons, because they have competed with other people in order to survive.
Q. What is your date of birth?
A. Thank you. I was born on September 20 in 1996.
Q. When was the last time you celebrated your birthday?
A. I celebrated my birthday last year. My parents do not miss the opportunity to celebrate any of our
birthdays!
Q. What are the most common festivals in your locality?
A. Celebrating a birthday, marriage anniversary, religious festivals, important national days are the usual
festivals in my locality in Goa, India. Indian people are particularly fond of celebration different occasion
and luckily we have plenty of chances for that!
Q. Which one is celebrated by most of the people?
A. Most of the people like to celebrate the birthday here. If we consider the national festival, our
independence day and puja are the most celebrated occasions nationwide.
Q. What are the most common costumes people wear in your locality?
A. Men in my locality wear pants and shirts while the women wear traditional dresses. But in the
modern setting, the attires are getting changed at present. When not in work, people prefer to wear
comfortable dresses. During the winter, men and women like to wear woollen clothes and jacket in Goa.
Women like to wear a nine-yard sari called as ‘Nav-Vari’ with stunning pieces of jewellery. There is
another traditional costume for females i.e. ‘Pano Bhaju’. They also love to wear different beautiful
ornaments.
Q. What types of dress do you wear?
A. I love to wear jeans pants and T-shirts most of the time. I also wear some traditional dresses on
different occasions.
Q. Why do you like to wear these dresses?
A. I feel comfortable with T-shirts and jeans pants. They require less time to wear and washing the
clothes are also easier. On occasion, I like to follow the trends not to be criticised by others.
Topic:
Describe a birthday gift you got.

You should say:
what it was
who gave it to you
was it important to you
and explain how you felt about the gift.
Sample Answer:
I received the best birthday gift of my life on my last birthday. It was the entire collection of
Shakespeare. The collection contained all the dramas, poems and other writings of this great writer. I
was too much happy with the collection because I had long been desiring to have such a collection but
could not find the complete one. So, I felt happier indeed. This is a smart candidate task for me. I like the
questions and here are the remaining answers.
The gift was important to me for some reason. The most impressive matter was that the collection was
imported from England. The local libraries in India are unable to provide a complete version of
Shakespeare’s writings. They sell only some of the specific plays. I searched the collection in many places
but was unable to find. So, it was a precious gift to me and it was also a pleasant surprise. I could not
think that I would get such a nice collection in my life.
My maternal uncle gave this gift to me. He was a businessman and travelled in different parts of the
world. He went London a month before my birthday for his business purposes and got the collection for
me. Actually, l came to know that my mother had told him about the matter and accordingly he
collected the entire collection of Shakespeare. I thanked him much for his gift.
I was overwhelmed with joy when I unpacked the gift. The book was covered with a wrapping paper and
I could not realize in the beginning that it contained the Shakespeare collection. When I opened the
wrap, I was amazed. I lost my language to express my emotions right at that moment. Immediately I
phoned my uncle to express my gratitude for this remarkable gift.
Q. Describe a birthday party you have attended?
A. I went to the birthday party of one of my closest buddies. Some other intimate friends were also
invited to the party. A beautiful birthday cake was made marking the day. The other foods were
delicious too. A took a nice looking T-shirt and a small perfume bottle for my friend and he was happy
with the gifts. He also received many other gifts on this day. We all enjoyed the party at the rooftop of
his residence. It was a memorable event indeed.
Q. Do you celebrate your family members' birthday?
A. Ummm… Actually, my parents love to celebrate our birthday. I have three brothers and sisters and as
long as I can recall, all of our birthdays are celebrated. However, my parents avoid celebrating their own
birthday by all means. It was a perplexing issue for me as a child but now I realise why many adults do
not like to celebrate their birthdays.
Q. Why celebrations are important in our life?
A. Thank you for the question. People take part in celebrations from an early stage of history.
Celebrations have turned important in the lives of people for many reasons. In fact, celebrations have
added a different dimension to the lives of human. First of all, celebrations help to create a bondage
with the other people in a society. People come and meet together to participate in celebrations and
thus the bond becomes stronger. Moreover, people take part in celebrations to make some memories.
The memories of fun and entertainment are enjoyable too. Sharing events and life is the other aspect
that has made celebrations important in our life.
Q. How festivals can bring people together?
Well, a festival is an occasion when people meet and greet each other. During a festival, people of all
classes come together and exchange greetings. They meet with each other, share their views and
opinions on various issues. Moreover, the close contact among people creates a bridge of different class
in the society. Usually, festivals help us connect to our roots. They help to share the bond with people
our customs. Festivals also allow people to get in touch with long times. And there is a festive mood
everywhere. People feel overwhelmed with joy and emotions. Thus festivals bring us together.
Q. What are the reasons some festivals are more widely celebrated than others?
Well, widespread acceptance is an important issue to consider regarding festival celebrations. When a
festival is accepted widely, the celebration becomes more interesting than the other celebrations.
Besides, geographical location is another issue. Some of the regional celebrations might not be popular
across the country except some of the locations. But the events which are larger in range and covers a
wide area (such as a nation) are more popular than those regional events. Moreover, the gatherings
become enjoyable in large events. For instance, family gatherings could not be as much popular as the
Christmas Day or the New Year celebration.
Q. What role a government can play to help people become more social?
Well, a government can play some important roles to make people become more social. The first thing
the government can do is increase the number of holidays. The government can add one or two more
days with the existing holidays to help people enjoy the occasions. Reducing the price during the
festivals or subsidizing the daily necessaries could be another important aspect of the government. It
will help enhance the joys of people. They could enjoy the events and become more social. In fact, when
people have fewer worries, they become politer and socialize with others. So, I think the government
could help reducing the worries by taking necessary steps.
Q. Is bicycle a good transport?
A. Thank you. Yes, a bicycle is indeed a great transport. It saves time for the riders and also there are
some health benefits of riding a bicycle. It does not harm the environment and keep the riders fit.
Q. Do you think that there should be a separate lane for bicycles?

A. Yes, there should be a separate lane for bicycles. It will help the bikers move smoothly across the
cities and encourage more people to use it. In fact, some countries already have this facility to inspire
people to use this eco-friendly transport more often. Japan is one such country and a large proportion of
Japanese population use bicycles.
Q. Why should a child have a bicycle?
A. A child should have a bicycle so that he could learn to ride it. In fact, if the riding habit is formed from
an early age, the child will continue it for his lifetime. Besides, learning to ride a bicycle is an immense
joy that every child should experience.
Q. Are you working or a student?
A. I am a student. I am studying economics in the NPA university. I have completed my 7th semester.
Q. Do you ride a bicycle? Why/ why not?
A. Yes, I love to ride a bicycle. I still remember my childhood when a bicycle was my best companion.
Having a bicycle was like getting the world in my hand. I could go anywhere I liked and meet anyone I
wanted. I had some friends who also loved to ride bicycles. I still love to ride a bicycle but sadly I cannot
do so as frequently as I used to do in my teenage.
Topic:
Describe a famous person.
You should say:

who he/she is
why he/ she is famous
would you like to meet him/her?
and explain why would you like to meet him/ her.
Sample Answer:
Barack Obama was the President of the United States of America. His official name is Barack Hussein
Obama and served as the 44th President of the country. He is a Noble Laureate as well. In his
presidency, he took numerous initiatives to change the lives of his countrymen. Before becoming the
President, he served as a Senator in the USA. And as a President, he had remarkable contributions on
the development of certain policies of the country. This is an interesting cue card task for me. I like the
nice questions that allow me to describe this great man.
Barack Obama is famous for many reasons. The topmost reason was that he became the very first
African American to be the President of the country, his strong determination and perseverance has
made him the President for the superpower of the world. He is also famous for his honesty, his loyalty to
the nation and his contributions to the overall development of the USA. He took policies to enhance the
country’s diplomatic influence over the other states and also performed many other noted works like
the Obamacare, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, Job Creation for the unemployed. He also
served a great role to improve the economy of the country.
Certainly, I would like to meet this famous personality. He is a great man indeed. He had a thrilling
childhood and spent his days in different countries. He mostly attained national attention in 2004 after
his run towards the position of a US Senate member. And once he became the president, he did not
have to look behind. He climbed on the top of success. All the thing happened for his strong will. I want
to learn some real-life lessons in person from him. So, I would like to meet him.
PART 3
Q. Which quality should a famous person have?
A. I think honesty is the prime quality that a famous person should have. Usually, people become
famous for some sort of unique and noticeable skills, talents, contribution for others and so on. Since a
famous person has a voice that others listen to, the person must use it for the greater good of ordinary
people.
Q. Why do young generation copy them?
A. Young generation reveres some famous people and wants to be like them by all means. This is
particularly true for sportsmen and prominent users. Their lifestyle, media presence are often enviable
to many others and they often mimic them for this reason.
Q. How some famous people set negative examples?
A. Thank you for this nice question. Well, a large number of celebrities are around us and they are
famous for varied reasons. Celebrities are sometimes negatively famous for their lavish living standard,
beauty, wealth and obviously scandals. This is the most undesired thing and a remarkable number of
celebrities have different levels of scandal. All such matters set negative examples for them. Besides,
often celebrities are involved in troubles with the law enforcers for violating public laws like drunk drive
or also get involved in brawls with people in public places. And all such issues contribute largely to set
negative examples. Though they want to seek fame in all such activities, they cannot have that rather
they get offended with the activities.
Q. Who were the famous persons 50 years ago and who will be famous in the next 50 years?
A. Politicians and artists were famous around 50 years ago but the trend may change after the next 50
years. The places might be occupied with the young people who have contributions to the betterment of
the humankind.
Q. Should they have a personal life?
A. Of course, they should have a personal life. In fact, I personally abhor the way sometimes their
personal life is invaded. They have every right to live their life any ordinary person has. In fact, we
should value their personal life as much as we do of our own.
Q. If you get a chance to be famous what would be your attitude?
A. Well, I will try to be as usual in behaving with the others as I am right now. In fact, I would become
famous for them. And if I ignore the public, I think it would be harmful to my fame. So, I will keep an
access open for the public always.
Q. Do you have a large or small family?
A. I have a small family. There are only four members altogether.
Q. Describe your family?
A. Thank you. I live in a nuclear family in Australia. I live with my parents in an apartment in Perth,
Australia. And I have an elder brother who is a journalist and work for a local newspaper agency. My dad
works for the government while my mother is a fashion designer. We are a happy family and I am so
blessed to have such a happy family.
Q. How much time do you spend with your family?
A. I spend a good chunk of time with my family, particularly with my mom.
Q. What do you like to do together as a family?
A. As a family, we love to travel in places of interests or watch movies on television, make parties and
take part in much more activities. I often play chess and cricket with my brother and love to talk and
hang out with him.
Q. Do you get along well with your family?
A. Well, we are a very happy family and respect each other's privacy. Sometimes, it is bumpy, but this is
a rare case. Overall my relationship with my family members are smooth and we have many good
memories.
Q. Are people in your country generally close to their families?
A. Yes, most of the people are close to their families in Australia. The family bondage is really strong. But
this is not applicable in all the cases. Still, families with weaker bondages are also found even today.
Topic:
Describe a technological item that is important to you.
You should say:
what it is
when and from where you got it
how it helps you in your life
and say what you would do if you didn’t have one of these.
Sample Answer:
My laptop is the most important technological item for me. I need to use it every day. In fact, this is a
constant companion for me. I use it for various purposes. It helps me to create my presentations for the
college and also to surf the internet. Further, my laptop is my source of entertainment. I use this device
for listening songs, watching movies and playing games. This is of special importance to me. I like the
questions of this cue card task and here are the remaining answers.
I bought the laptop around one and a half years ago. I bought it from a brand shop here from Perth in
Australia. Interestingly, I got some discounts while buying the laptop. I bought it from a brand shop that
ran a campaign on laptops with discounts. So, I paid less than my budget I made to have a laptop.
Moreover, there are no changes in warranties of this device.
Actually, I felt the necessity to have this device. I needed to complete my college assignments and other
necessary activities like downloading the presentation files for home assignments, preparing lessons for
the next day class and go through the e-lecture sheets. To complete all the tasks, I needed a laptop of
mine. Earlier, I used my brother’s laptop. But there were some troubles. I did not get the laptop
whenever I needed most.
My regular activities would have turned down if I did not have this laptop. I am greatly benefitted by this
device and carry it with me always except the sleeping time. It would have been difficult for me to
manage everything and I might have to keep waiting for my brother’s arrival at home and then use his
laptop for my academic activities as I did in past.
Q. Do you use the Internet much during the day?
A. No, I do not use the Internet much during the daytime. Rather, I use it most after the dusk or at the
night times. On an average, I use the Internet for about an hour during the daytime and around 3-4
hours at night.
Q. What do you usually do on the Internet?
A. Well, I search for various topics or information to complete my assignments. Besides, I use the
internet for social networking as well or to communicate with others. Sometimes, I use the internet for
recreational purposes as well like listening online songs or watching movies etc.
Q. What are some advantages of the Internet?
A. Umm… The most important thing to consider about the Internet is that it has made communication
easier and cheaper. Someone can reach the farthest corner of the world using the Internet to
communicate with the other people living there. It is also used to collect information or data for
research or academic activities, for recreational purposes and much more. In a word, the Internet is the
storehouse of information. There are millions of websites available online which provide all the
necessary information about any specific event, topic, product or service. We have a question and the
Internet has the answer ready for us.
Q. What are some disadvantages of this technology?
A. Well, there are some disadvantages too of using the Internet. Non-productive use of the Internet kills
our valuable time. Besides, this is not always suitable for children. They spend time in playing games
and use apps for communication unnecessarily which hampers their academic activities. Over-reliance
on the Internet create a lethargic generation who like to spend time playing games rather than spending
time outdoors. This has some serious health concerns as well.
Q. How technology has changed the way we communicate?
A. Well, thank you for the question. This is an important matter indeed to focus. Now people
communicated using the latest technology and communication has become easier than before. Within a
second, the connection is established among people living in the farthest corner of the world with the
help of the modern gadgets and the internet. This positive change has affected the lives of people. In
the past, people used to communicate using various methods including sending letters, horse-mail,
pigeons and so on. But now we have smartphones, telex, and the internet to do faster effective
communication. The internet is the most convenient way of communication and helping people in many
ways to improve their way of keeping in touch with people they care about.
Q. Should we own every technological item we can afford or there should be a check? Why?
A. Ummmm…. I do not think that we should own every technological item we can afford to purchase.
First of all, wasting money is an important issue here. Usually, the prices of technological items are out
of reach for ordinary people. If they want to have everything invented in terms of technology, this is
impossible for them. Besides, if there are rental services of those items available, I do not think this is
wise to get them. Preservation of the items is another important issue to consider here. If someone is
unable to preserve the technological items rightly, the items will be damaged. And this would be a waste
of time and money. Based on the facts above, there should be a check about technological items. The
amount of waste we create every day is a great concern and if we start purchasing more gadgets than
necessary, soon waste management would go out of our control.
Q. What games are popular in your country? [Why?]
A. Thank you for the question. In Kuwait, football is the most popular form of sport. In fact, Kuwait has a
great national football team and the number of the success of this team is also remarkable. Football has
become popular in Kuwait for many reasons and people love to watch the game on the playgrounds.
Q. Do you play any games? [Why/Why not?]
A. Yes, I do. I take part in Basketball. This is an interesting game and finds more interest in this game and
there are some health benefits associated as well with this sport. Apart from that, I play football, table
tennis and chess.
Q. How do people learn to play games in your country?
A. Umm…. Actually, people in Kuwait learn to play games from their childhood. And the educational
institutions play the greatest role here. The children go to the playground and take part in different
sports and their parents have a unparallel contribution to that activity.
Q. Do you think it's important for people to play games? [Why/Why not?]
A. Yes, this is important for people to participate in games and sports. In fact, they play an important
role to keep the physical fitness. Games also are important to keep the mind fresh and remove worries.
Besides, there are many other benefits of playing games. So, I think this is important for everyone to
take part in different games and sports.
Topic:
Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting.
You should say:
where the market is/was
what the market sells/sold
how big the market is/was
and explain why you enjoyed visiting this market.
[You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what
you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.]
Sample Answer:
My recent visit to Hong Kong has given me an immense pleasure. I went to have some shopping at the
Temple Street Night Market. This is an open-air street market in Hong Kong and comes with a great
variety of products and services for the people. This is the liveliest market in the city of Hong Kong and
also a lengthy market as well. This is a very good place for bargaining with the traders and gets the
goods at a cheaper price. This is a standard cue card task for a candidate like me and I love the question.
Now I will share my experience at the market.
This is a market where you will get everything you need. The range of products are varied and someone
can get everything at a cheaper rate including clothes, footwear, cookware, watches of various brands,
electronic gadgets, CDs and DVDs, opera performance, fortune tellers, and most importantly the street
foods. Seafood is also available here.
The market is big enough and holds a huge number of shops. The market starts from the Temple street
and covers some other streets in different directions. This is a nighttime market and all the shops pop up
after the evening. The shops are arranged in a well-managed way and there are sections for specific
goods and products. The shops are set in different directions under the sky and in case of rain or other
disastrous condition, they are covered with makeshift sheds.
Earlier, I did not have any idea how the open-air markets were. So, it was a great experience for me. I
liked the way of trading. The buyers were bargaining with the sellers and after a satisfactory haggling,
they were purchasing the desired goods. I also loved the street food stalls in the market.
Discussion topics: Shopping at markets
Q. Do people in your country enjoy going to open·air markets that sell things like food or clothes or old
objects? Which type of market is more popular? Why?
A. Umm… sorry to say that there are no open-air markets in my country. There are shopping malls
covered with walls or glasses and those are air-conditioned centrally for the comfort of the visitors. The
shopping malls sell the branded goods and products and so they are popular to the people of Kuwait.
There are separate shops and stores to deal with cloths, foods or old objects.
Q. Do you think markets are more suitable places for selling certain types of things? Which ones? Why
do you think this is?
A. Yes, markets are suitable places to sell certain types of things. In fact, a market may sell various types
of goods but there should be some specific markets that will sell only some particular goods or service. I
think this is a good way to save time and money. When people seek any specific thing in the markets,
they need to move from one corner of the market to another. This is a wastage of time. But if there had
been any specific place to get the specific thing, they would have to get the thing easily. And they also
did not need to bargain over the price.
Q. Do you think young people feel the same about shopping at markets as older people? Why is that?
A. No, I do not think that the feelings of young people are the same as the older people while shopping.
Basically, young people want to get the things what they see in the advertisements while the older
people want to get something after lots of analysis and scrutiny. So, they need more time to select the
right thing for them. Besides, the older people count the value of money that they are paying and the
young people do not have such intentions at all.
Discussion topics: Shopping in general
Q. What do you think are the advantages of buying things from shops rather than markets?
A. Well, things in the shops are found in a well-organized manner while the markets sell various types of
things together and you will need to get the right thing for you after searching the entire market. The
shops also sell things almost at a fixed price while the sellers in markets try to make a smart amount of
profit from their customers. Besides, the shops never sell the products which have been expired while
the sellers in markets try to push such goods to the customers.
Q. How does advertising influence what people choose to buy? Is this true for everyone?
A. Advertisements try to influence people in some tricky ways. Frequent advertisements on different
medias cast an impact on our mind, particularly the subconscious mind. So, when we go to buy
something particular, we remember the advertisement and ask the sellers if they could provide us with
the goods or products that we experienced in the advertisements. But this is not true for everyone.
There are many people who do not rely on advertisement rather take decisions based on their real-life
experiences.
Q. Do you think that any recent changes in the way people live have affected general shopping habits?
Why is this?
A. Yes, there are some changes in the habit of general shopping among the people. Most of the people
are now fond of brands. They try to get the branded products for their regular use and they do not care
about the price of the products at all. I think this has happened for the extensive advertisements of the
products. In fact, there are advertisements everywhere to persuade us on getting any specific thing.

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A. Good afternoon Madam. My name is Joseph Mark and my nickname is Mark.

Q. And your candidate number?

A. My candidate number is...

Q. Could you describe some of them for me?

Q. What would be the best way for me to get there?

Q. What sort of places could I stay at?

Q. Should I go at any special time of year?

[ I see, this has all been very interesting.]

Part 2 - Cue Card

You should say:

what the problem is

what people feel about the problem

and explain what you think could be done to solve it.

Click here for the answer of this Cue Card Topic

Part 3 - Details Discussion

Q. And what has been done so far to solve these problems?

Q. How successful would you say these measures have been?

A. Good Morning. I am Rahul Sharma and my candidate number is…...

Q. And what would you like me to call you?

Q. Tell me a bit about your family.

Q. What do your brothers and sisters do?

Q. So, where are you from?

Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living here?

A. The place where I am currently living is a busy and residential area.

Among advantages I would say:

People are nice and amiable.

Now among the disadvantages, I would mention that:

Q. I'm new here. Could you recommend a good restaurant?

Q. Why do you like it?

Q. What types of foods does it serve?

Q. What do you suggest I order?

Q. How do I get there?

Q. Why are you interested in this?

Q. Why do you want to study overseas?

A. I always wanted to study at an overseas university as it would ensure a better educational

Part 2 - Cue Card

You should say:

when you took it

what you learned from this course

And explain why you took this course.

Click here for the answer of this Cue Card Topic

Part 3 - Details Discussion.

[OK, good. I would like to go back to you now.]

Q. How do people in your country feel about protecting historic buildings?

The teaching of history at school.....

Q. How were you taught history when you were at school?

Q. Do you have a large family or a small family?

Q. Can you tell me something about them?

My brother is 3 years senior to me and he is working in a telecommunication company as a System

Q. What sorts of things do you like to do together?

Q. Did/ Do you get on well with your family? Why?

PART 2 - Cue Card

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.

Click here for the answer of this Cue Card Topic

PART 3 - Follow-up Questions

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