Appendix 3 Speaking Part 1 questions After you have answered a question, the examiner will often ask follow-up questions such as Why? or Why not? You are expected to explain your answers, describe your experiences and justify your opinions. This gives you the opportunity to demonstrate that you can use a wide range of language. Here isa list of questions of the type that are asked in Speaking Part 1. Yourself Looking back on your life, what has been a memorable event for you? Which part of the day do you enjoy most? Why? Is it easy for you to find time to relax every day? Why? / Why not? Do you prefer to follow a routine or do you like to do something different every day? Family and friends What do you most enjoy doing with your friends? Have you ever had the opportunity to really help a friend? How? Would you prefer to spend your holidays with your family or your friends? ‘What is the best way for people visiting your country to make friends? Who do you think has had the most influence on your life so far? Why? Tell me about a friend of yours and how you got to know him or her. How easy is it for you to meet new people and make new friends? Leisure and entertainment What do you like to do at weekends? What do you do to relax after a busy day? How important is the computer in your daily life? ‘What are your interests and leisure activities? What types of TV programme do you think are worth watching? How important is music in your life? Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? Why? Health and fitness What do you do to keep fit? if you had the opportunity to learn a new sport, what would it be? Why? How important are sport and exercise in your life? Learning What is your earliest memory of school? ‘What were the most useful things you learned at school? if you had the opportunity to learn something new, what would you choose? Do you prefer studying on your own or with other people? How important have teachers been in your life so far? Who is the best teacher you've ever had? Future plans What do you hope to be doing this time next year? What do you think you'll be doing in five years’ time? In what ways do you hope to use your English in the future? ‘Are you someone who likes to plan for the future or do you prefer to let things happen? Are you excited or worried about the future? Why? Travel and holidays What do you most enjoy about being on holiday? Which parts of your country would you recommend to tourists? Why? Do you think you would like to work in the travel industry? Why? | Why not? If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you choose to go? Why? ‘What things do you most enjoy doing when travelling on holiday? Why? ‘Would you enjoy an adventurous or possibly dangerous journey? Why / Why not? Where is the most interesting place you have ever travelled to? Why? Would you consider going on holiday on your own? Why? J Why now? ror