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TOPIC CARD 1
Talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
Describe a place you like to eat at.
You should say:
 where it is
 what kind of food it serves
 why you like its food
and how often you eat there.

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TOPIC CARD 2
Talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
Talk about your favourite food.
You should say:
 what the food is
 how it is made
 why you like it
and explain why it is your favourite food.
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TOPIC CARD 3
Talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
Describe a relative who you really admire.
You should say:
 what relation this person is to you
 what are your first memories of this person
 how often you see this person
and explain why you really admire this person.

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TOPIC CARD 4
Talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
Describe a present you have given someone.
You should say:
 who you gave it to
 what kind of present it was
 how it is compared to other presents you have given
and explain why you decided to give this particular gift.
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TOPIC CARD 5
Talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
Describe a positive change in your life.
You should say:
 what the change was about
 when it happened
 describe details of the change
and describe how it affected your later life.

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TOPIC CARD 6
Talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
Describe a common vehicle in your city that you often use.
You should say:
 what it is
 how often you use it
 how much it costs to travel in it
and explain why you often use it.
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TOPIC CARD 7
Talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
Describe a national festival in your country.

You should say:

 when it takes place
 why it takes place
 what the people do during this festival
and explain why this festival is important to you.

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TOPIC CARD 8
Talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
Describe a successful person you know.
You should say:
 who is the person
 how you know this person
 how s/he became successful
and explain why you consider him/her a successful person.
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TOPIC CARD 9
Talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
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 he taught
 what the teacher’s special qualities and characteristics were
and explain why you remember this teacher.

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TOPIC CARD 10
Talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
Describe a friend who 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 say why you like to spend time with this particular friend.