EXAM ONE

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Task 1
Do you have a large family?
Yes, I have a large family.
I have six brothers and six sisters.
My brothers live in Riyadh.
One of brothers is an engineer and another brother is a
businessman.
I am very close with my family members.

No, I don’t have a large family.

I have two brothers and I don’t have any sisters.
My older brother studies in America and my little brother studies
in primary school.

Tell me about the place you live in

I live in Qatif which is a large and beautiful city in Saudi Arabia. It
is a place with friendly and kind people. There is a mall called
“City mall” and a castle called “Tarout Castle”. I like where I live.

What’s your favorite season ? Why ?

I love winter because it rains in the winter here. I love the rain
because I barely see the rain in the other seasons.

I love spring because the weather is very nice. It is not too hot or
not too cold. I can go out in the morning and at night. I can play
outside with my children.

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Task 2

Please describe this picture.

In this picture I can see a couple on their wedding day. The
bride is wearing a white wedding dress and the bridegroom is
wearing a black and white suit. They are having their wedding
photos taken at a beach. They look very happy.

When did you last attend a wedding?

I attended a wedding a year ago. I went to my sister’s wedding.
I wore a black dress and golden shoes. The wedding was held at
a hotel/a castle. I ate rice and beef and danced with my
friends.

Why are weddings important to the families involved?

Weddings are important because it is a day to see all of my
family together. When two people get married their families join
together. The families are happy for the bride and bridegroom. It
is an important day to say ‘congratulations’ to the married
couple.

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Task 3

Tell me what you see in the two pictures

In the first picture I can see some people working on a field. They
are farmers. They are cutting the plants by hand. They are
wearing wide hats and thick clothing.
In the second picture there is a big machine cutting the plants. I
think this is an example of modern day farming.

What would it be like to work on these two farms?

In this first farm it would be difficult to work there. The farmers are
working by hand, so it would take a long time to complete the
work. It would also be hard because the farmers are always
bending over so they would get a lot of back pain.
In the second farm it would be easy to work there. The farmer
uses a machine so it would be faster. It would also be good for
making more money.

Which method of farming is better for the community?

I think the second method of farming is better for the
community. It takes a short time, you don’t need many
employees and it is easier for their bodies.

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Task 4

Tell me about a time you went on a long journey.

How did you feel about it?
How do people travel long distances in your country?
I went on a long journey last year.
-I went to Egypt for 5 months.
- I went Syria by bus. It took 24 hours.
- I went to Mecca by bus. It took 12 hours.
I was very tired after the long trip. But I couldn’t take a plane
because it was very expensive and there were no seats
available. I also am afraid of flying.
In Saudi Arabia people can take a car, a bus or they travel by
plane. Nowadays there are high speed trains.

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EXAM TWO

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Task 1
What’s the weather like today?
It is nice weather. It’s sunny and warm.
The nights are becoming cooler but the days are still warm.
It’s about 27 degrees during the day and 23 degrees at night.

How do you relax in the evening?

I drink coffee and I read books in the evening.
I like drinking coffee and reading books because it makes me
feel relaxed. I am very busy during the day, so it’s important that
I take some time to relax.

What’s your favourite music?

I love classical music. My favourite musician is Beethoven. I like
classical music because I feel relaxed when I listen to it. I listen to
music on the radio and on the internet. I listen to music before
sleeping.

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Task 2

Describe this picture.

In this picture I can see a boy surprising his mother. He has his
hands over her eyes, so she cannot see the flowers he has. It
might be mothers’ day or her birthday. They look very happy.

Tell me about a time when you gave or received some flowers

I gave my friend some flowers because she delivered a baby.
She delivered a baby last year in Qatif, our city. I bought the
flowers from a flower shop. I gave her pink flowers because she
had a girl.

On what occasions in your country do people give flowers?

In Saudi Arabia people give flowers on many occasions. They
give flowers when there is a birthday, a graduation, a wedding
or when a baby is born. People give flowers to say
congratulations or to say sorry or just to show their love.

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Task 3

Tell me what you see in the two pictures.

In the first picture I can see a modern city with many skyscrapers.
I think it’s New York because I can see the Chrysler building. It
looks cloudy.
In the second picture I can see traditional buildings. I think it’s
Venice because I heard there is a river in Venice with the
buildings next to the river. The weather is sunny in the second
picture.

Which of these two places would you prefer for a holiday?

I would prefer to travel to New York for a holiday. I prefer New

York because it’s a big modern city. I heard there are many
things to do there. There are also many things to see. The
weather in New York is also nice.
I would prefer to travel to Venice for a holiday because it’s a
beautiful old city. I love old buildings and history. I think the city is
quiet and relaxing. I like Italian food too. I heard the gelato and
pizza there are amazing. The weather is very nice in November.

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Task 4
Tell me about the music that comes from your country.
The music in my country is varied. In Saudi Arabia you can hear
different genres of music. There is hip hop, classical and
traditional music from the gulf. Most people like traditional gulf
music.

How do you feel when you hear or listen to music?

2-Some of the music makes me feel relaxed, some of the music
makes me want to sing and dance and some of the music
makes me want to cry.

Why do some cultures produce so much music and others so little?

I think the reason why some cultures produce so much music is
because some cultures love music more than others. Maybe it is
also because the music is very important in their movies, like in
Bollywood.

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EXAM THREE

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Task 1
Describe a member in your family.
Today I want to talk about my sister. My sister is ____ years old.
She’s a chef. She likes cooking new recipes. She lives in
Dammam. She’s married and she has a baby boy. I talk to my
sister every day.

Describe the room you are in.

I’m in a computer lab. It’s a big room with many computers.
There are many tables and office chairs. There’s a whiteboard
and a three big windows. There’s Smart Projector but it’s not on
now.

Please tell me about your job.

I’m a ______. I work at a hospital/clinic. I have been working here
for ____ months/years. I work 8 hours a day. I work 6 days a week.
I have 28 vacation days a year. My salary is ______. I like working
here because my colleagues are great. They are helpful and
kind.

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Task 2

Describe this picture.

Hmmm it’s an interesting picture. In this picture I can see a man
reading a newspaper. He’s wearing a black suit and a blue tie.
He looks about 30 years old. He has short brown hair. Behind him
there are many televisions. The TVs are showing some programs. I
think they’re news programs. The TVs are a little old now.

How do most people in your country learn about world news?

In my country there are many ways to learn about world news.
You can watch or read the news online, you can read a
newspaper and you can listen to the radio. I think the most
popular way of receiving news is online. There are many
websites but you can also get news through social media like
Twitter and Facebook. It’s very convenient for me.

How has the reporting of news changed in the last fifty years?
That’s an interesting question. 50 years ago the news was
reported by radio. People didn’t have internet and not many
people had TVs. Radio was very important 50 years ago
worldwide. People could listen to the radio at home, in their cars
or in the restaurant.

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Task 3

What do you see in the two pictures?

In the first picture I can see a wonderful beach. The water is
blue. It looks clear and clean. I think it’s a popular beach
because people have walked on the sand. But there are no
people in the picture. It’s a beautiful sight.
The second picture is quite different. It is also showing nature but
this is a field. It looks like a farm or a place where animals live. I
can see a barn on the left side, but I can’t see any animals. I
think a cowboy lives here. There is a hat and a gun in the front of
the picture. I can also see many trees in the background.

Which of these two places do you think children would prefer? Why? (45
seconds)
I think children would prefer the beach because at the beach
there are many activities for children. They can play in the sand
and make sand castles. They can go swimming and they can
play with a ball. I want to go to the beach in the weekend with
my children and we can have a barbecue. Sometimes we go
Half Moon beach by car.

Which of these two places would you prefer to go on holiday? Why?

I would like to go to the beach for a holiday because I can do
many activities on the beach. I can relax and enjoy my free
time. I can read a book, listen to music and lie down in the
shade. I can also make a barbecue with my family and have a
nice time. I think the countryside would be boring. There is
nothing to do in the countryside.

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EXAM FOUR

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Task 1
What do you like doing in your free time?
There are many things I like doing in my free time. I like cooking
and shopping. I like spending time with my friends and family. I
like cooking for them and trying new recipes. Last week I made
lasagne. It was very delicious.

Please tell me about your best friend

My best friend’s name is ___________. She worked with me at the
Saudi Swiss Dental Clinic. She’s 27 years old. She’s very kind and
nice. She helped me at work. I talk to her every day. We
sometimes go shopping together.

Please tell me about the last thing you saw on television.

The last thing I saw on TV was a film. It was Taken Pt 3. I watched
this movie this morning. I usually watch TV at night. It’s a nice
way to relax after working. I watch TV at home. We have cable
TV. My favourite channel is MBC. I can watch many kinds of TV
shows.

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Task 2

Describe this picture.

In this picture I can see a big yellow school bus. There are some
children. They are about to take the bus home. I think they are
going home because they are in a line. There are six students.
They look young, maybe primary school. It’s a sunny day.

How do children go to school in your country?

In my country some children go to school by bus, some children
go by car (with their parents or with a private driver) and some
children walk to school. If the children live near the school they
walk. If the children live far away they go by car or bus.

Is it common to live far from school in your country? Why?

It is not common to live far from school in my country because
there are many schools, so I don’t have to travel far to find a
school. There are private schools and public schools in my
country. The schools are not far from the houses. Also the schools
check where the parents live. The parents should live near the
school.

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Task 3

1-What do you see in the two pictures?

In the first picture I can see many people riding bicycles along a
(city) street. I think it’s a race or competition. There is a man
taking photographs. He’s very close to the riders. He’s wearing a
t-shirt, cap and jeans. In the background I can see many trees.

In the second picture I can see a group of people riding

motorcycles. I think this is also a race. The racers are wearing
sports clothes and a helmet. It looks dangerous. It looks more
dangerous than the first sport. Because they can ride very fast,
so they could have an accident.

2- What kinds of people play these two sports?

For the first sport, I think all kinds of people do this sport. Young
people and old people. It is a sport that is not very dangerous. It
is also not difficult to learn how to do.

For the second sport, I think only young people do this sport.
Young people like dangerous sports. They think it is fun. They
don’t worry about getting an injury. They like the sound of the
motorcycle and the smell of the petrol. They love the speed.

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3- Which of these two sports is more difficult to do?
I think the dirt bike riding is more difficult to do because I don’t
know how to ride a motorbike, I think it’s heavy and I think it’s
more dangerous because it’s faster than a regular bike. You can
get terrible injuries from an accident. But cycling is not so difficult
and you can’t go very fast on a bike.

Task 4
Tell me about a time when you visited a very tall building.
How did you feel about it?
Why do you think so many cities have tall buildings?
In 2012 I went to Dubai. I visited the Burj Khalifa. I was very
excited to visit this amazing modern building. I loved seeing
whole city from very high up. The buildings and the people from
the Burj Khalifa looked very tiny. I took some photos with my
family/friends. I took a selfie too and posted it on social media.
I think so many cities have tall buildings because it makes the
city look nice and modern. Cities do not have much space. Tall
buildings give more space. More tourists may visit a city with tall
buildings.

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EXAM FIVE

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Task 1
Please describe your typical day.
I usually get up at 7 o’clock. I make breakfast, then I read a
magazine/newspaper. I drink coffee and I check my phone.
Then I do some exercise. After this I take a shower.

2- What sports do people like in your country?

In my country people like many kinds of sports, but our favourite
sport is football. We have many teams. Hilal is one of the best
teams. We have a big modern football stadium in Riyadh.

3- Please tell me about your favourite film.

My favourite film is Limbi. (name)
It’s an Egyptian film. (where from)
It’s a comedy and action movie.
I watched the film in the cinema.
It’s my favourite movie because I like the actors/ I like comedies/
I thought it was funny. I felt happy.

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Task 2

Describe this picture.

In this picture I can see a very lovely family. The daughter is
giving a gift to her father. She is also kissing his cheek. The mother
is touching the father, like hugging. I think it’s a special day. It
might be his birthday or father’s day. He looks very happy to get
this surprise from his cute daughter.

Tell me about a time when you gave or received a gift.

Last year my sister gave me a gift. She gave me a diamond ring
for Mother’s Day. It was a very special gift. I was very happy to
receive the ring. She also gave my mother a new phone. She
brought cake to celebrate Mother’s Day. My mother was very
happy too.

Why is it important to give people gifts on special occasions?

It is very important to give gifts to build good relationships.

People communicate with gift giving. People feel happy when
they receive a nice gift. It’s a nice way to make good memories
on special occasions.

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Task 3

Describe these two pictures

In the first picture I can see a snowy mountain. There are some
people. They are skiing on the mountain. Some animals live in
the mountain. For example, pandas. It’s a cold place. There’s
too much snow. Some people don’t know how to ski. Some
people can’t climb the mountain.
In the second picture I can see a relaxing beach. I can’t see any
people but there are some chairs. I can see some coconut trees.
The shade is covering the chairs. It’s a beautiful, relaxing place.

Which of these two places would you prefer to go on holiday to? Why?
I would prefer to go on holiday to the second place because
there are many things to do and it is relaxing. At the beach I can
go swimming, I can sunbathe, I can read a book and listen to
music. I can also get a massage and drink cold juice or have an
ice cream. If I go to the beach I will take many photos and send
them to my friends or upload them to Snapchat. The beach is a
nice place to go on holiday or honeymoon.

Which of these two places do you think children would prefer? Why?
I think children would prefer to go to the first place because
there are many things to do for them. They can play in the snow,
they go skiing, and they can make a snowman and make and
throw balls at their brothers and sisters. They can also ride the ski
lift. Children like to play and drink hot chocolate. They can play
on the mountain and drink hot chocolate there. They will be very
happy here. You can make nice memories with your family here.

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Task 4

Tell me about a time when you got lost.

How did you feel about it?
What do people usually do when they get lost?
I remember a time when I got lost. It was 2 years ago. I was in
London. I asked the taxi driver to take me to the London Bridge
but he didn’t know where to go. So I got out of the taxi too early.
I couldn’t find the location. I was really upset. I was worried and
nervous. I didn’t know where to go. But someone helped me. I
asked them where I should go and they helped me. I saw the
London Bridge, finally!
Usually when people get lost they ask someone else for help. Or
nowadays many people use a map on their smartphones.
It was not a nice experience.
Next time I will focus on where I am.

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EXAM SIX

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Task 1
Please tell me the best way to travel around your country.
In Saudi Arabia the best way to travel is to go by bus. The bus
services in my country are good. Many people go by bus to
Makkah. The buses are comfortable and cheap. The ride takes
12 hours but it’s a good way to travel. There are some stops for
eating and praying. Also the driver needs a break because it is
the same driver from Dammam to Makkah.

Please describe your journey here today.

Today, I came here by car with another student. I have a driver.
For Lincoln College there is no college bus so we have to come
by car. My driver is dangerous. He drives too fast. He doesn’t
follow the rules. But it only takes 15 minutes to arrive here.

Please tell me about a famous place in your country.

In Saudi Arabia the most famous place is Makkah. It’s a holy
place for Muslims around the world. People from all over the
world come here to visit Makkah. In Makkah you can visit the
Great Mosque and Kaaba. There is a mountain called Noor
Mountain, where Prophet Mohammed prayed. It’s an important
and spiritual place.

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Task 2
Describe this picture

In this picture I can see a man dancing. He’s wearing yellow

pants and a yellow shirt. He’s wearing a cap too. He’s moving his
arms and legs. He looks very happy. Maybe he’s listening to
music. You cannot dance without music.

Do you like dancing? Why? Why not?

Yes I like dancing. There are many reasons why I like dancing. I
like dancing because it makes me happy, dancing is good
exercise and it’s fun to do with my friends and family.
No, I don’t like dancing. There are many reasons why I don’t like
dancing. I don’t like dancing because I don’t like listening to
music, I don’t think I’m good at dancing and I don’t know how
to dance.

On what occasions do people usually dance in your country?

People usually dance in my country at weddings and other
celebrations like birthdays. Everyone in the family dances
together. Dancing is an important part of the party. When I
dance with my friends and family I feel very happy. I like
dancing.
The last time I danced was at my sister’s wedding. It was a fun
time.

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Task 3

Tell me what you can see in these two pictures

In the first picture I can see a large crowd of people attending a
concert. They are putting their hands up. In the background I
can see some musicians with a guitar and piano. There are some
purple lights. Some people are dancing. I think the atmosphere is
exciting.

In the second picture I can see three men playing classical

instruments on a stage. I can’t see any people so I think maybe
the musicians are just training now. Maybe this is before the
concert starts.

What sort of people go to these two events?

In the first picture I think younger people go to this event. Young
people like the lights and the noise. They like exciting concerts.

In the second picture I think more kinds of people can attend

this concert. Families can go here or musicians and students of
music can enjoy this classical music. People like the relaxing
music.

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Which of these two events would you prefer to go to? Why?
I would prefer to go to the second concert because It is more
relaxing. I like classical music too. It is my favourite genre of
music. Last month I went to a classical concert. There were
many people. I enjoyed the classical music very much.
I don’t really like rock music and I don’t like standing up for a
long time at a concert. So I would like to go to the second
concert.

Task 4
Tell me about your favourite piece of clothing.
How do you feel when you wear it?
Why do people dress in such different ways?
My favourite piece of clothing is my black dress. It’s my favourite
piece of clothing because I can wear it with many things and
also because it’s my favourite colour. I bought the dress from
Zara last month. It’s a maxi dress. I have worn the dress many
times.
When I wear this dress I feel very happy and comfortable.
People dress differently because everyone has a different taste.
Some people like bright colours and some like dark colours.
Some people like comfortable clothes and some people like
more formal clothes.

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EXAM SEVEN

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Task 1
What do you like doing with your friends?
I like doing many things with my friends. I like going shopping,
watching movies and cooking dinner with my friends. We also
like going for a picnic when the weather is nice. Sometimes we
have a barbecue together at the beach.

Please describe your house.

I live in a small house. It has two bedrooms. It has an open
kitchen with a table. It has two living rooms and a play room for
my child. It’s a modern house with an office. There’s a big
window in the living room. There’s a small garden too. There’s
also a small pool for my child. It is located in good area in Qatif.

Please tell me about yourself.

My name is _______________.
I am ______ years old.
I am married/single.
I am a _________ _________________ (job).
I am from Saudi Arabia.
I live in ___________. (town)
I live with my family.
My family is small/big.
I have _____ kids. (number)
I like shopping and cooking.
At the weekend I see my friends.
I don’t like reading and cleaning.

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Task 2

Describe this picture

In this picture I can see a group of people in a cinema. I think
they are watching a funny movie or a comedy because they
are all laughing and smiling. Some people are eating popcorn
and some people are drinking soda. The people all look
different, maybe they are from different countries.

Tell me about a time when you laughed a lot.

Well this morning I was with my sister. We were having coffee
and she spilled the coffee on her shirt. It was very funny because
she looked very upset and she didn’t know what to do.

Do you think people from different countries laugh at different things?

Yes, I think so. They laugh at different things because the people
come from different cultures. But there is a TV show that
everyone from around the world can find funny, it is Mr Bean.
He’s funny because he’s so stupid. He always does something
silly. There are many funny episodes.

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Task 3

Tell me what you see in the two pictures

In the first picture I can a woman alone at a table. I think she’s at
home. She’s studying with her laptop and books. I think she’s
studying online. She’s also drinking coffee. She looks serious. I
think it is morning because she’s drinking coffee and because it
is very sunny.
In the second picture I can see a group of students studying in a
classroom. They are listening and looking at their teacher.
Maybe the teacher is giving the students some exercises
because they are writing something. Everyone looks interested.
The teacher might be giving them important information.

Which place looks better to learn in?

I think the second place or the classroom look better to learn in.
There are many reasons why it is good to learn in the classroom.
Firstly if I have a question I can ask my teacher directly. Secondly
I can help and get help from the other students. Thirdly I am
more interested in the topic when I go to the classroom.
I don’t want to study online because it is boring, it is difficult to
get information and I can’t easily ask the other students or my
teacher. Also the internet is not reliable.

Is it better to study in groups or face to face or on the internet? Why?

I think it is better to study in groups because I can get more
information when there are other students. We can share the
information easily. In my classroom we share APTIS material. We
give each other APTIS speaking questions. I think studying face
to face is not good because I can’t speak to other students.

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Task 4
Tell me about a time when you visited an old building.
How did you feel about it?
Why do you think it is important to look after an old building?
I remember a time I visited an old building. It visited the Colosseum in
Rome. I went there with my family in 2012. It was an amazing experience to
see this old building. I felt very excited to see this place. There were many
tourists, they were all taking photographs.
I think it’s important to look after old buildings so we can understand more
about history. I hope to return to this old building again one day.

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EXAM EIGHT

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Task 1
Please tell me about your favourite book.
My favourite book is the Quran. It is my favourite book because
it’s important for me as a Muslim. I read this book every day.
There are many stories in the Quran. I can learn many things
about life.

What sport do you like?

I like swimming. I like swimming because it’s fun and it’s good for
exercising my body. I like swimming with my friends. When I go
on vacation I go swimming at a private resort.

What did you do last night?

Last night I made dinner for my family. We watched TV and then
I studied English for the APTIS exam. I made Italian food. It was
delicious. I like cooking for my family.

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Task 2

Describe this picture.

In this picture I can see a group of people in a big garden. It
looks like a family. There are some children. There is a girl at the
front. She is playing with a hoola hoop. There are two boys.
They’re playing with a hoola hoop too. The girl is wearing a white
dress. The boy on the left is wearing a green shirt and pants. The
boy on the right is a wearing a blue shirt and shorts. They look
happy.

Tell me about a game you played when you were a child.

When I was a child I played with a Playstation. I played a game
called Crash. It was a very popular game. The game has an
animal. He must jump and kick. To win the game you must eat
the apples. It was a fun game.

How have the children’s games changed in the last 50 years?

In the last 50 years, children’s games have changed a lot. In the
past children played mostly outside. They played games like
football or they played with toys. They didn’t have phones or
tablets. Nowadays children play inside a lot. They play games
like Playstation games or they play games on their phones. I think
it’s not good for them to play inside so much.

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Task 3

Tell me what you see in the two pictures.

In the first picture I can see some people in a lab. They are
wearing a lab coat, mask and a hat. They are working in a lab or
maybe a factory.
In the second picture I can see some people in an office. They
sitting at a computer. They are talking to each other. I think it’s a
training course because I can see they are having a discussion.
They look serious.

What would it be like to work in these two places?

The two places are different.
I think in the first place it would be a serious place to work. I
would have to focus very carefully on my work and not make a
mistake. Sometimes I will have to work as a team.
In the second place the communication would be very
different. You have to work with others face to face all the time.
Some people don’t like working with other people all the time.
Maybe there are a lot of e-mails and phone calls. It might be
stressful.

Which of these two places would you prefer to work in? Why?
I prefer to work in the first place because it is quiet and focused.
You don’t have to work quickly. I worked in a lab last year. I
loved working in the lab. It was a good experience for me. I
don’t have any experience working in an office. So I don’t know
if I will like working in an office but I think it’s not good because I
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too much. It’s not good for you.

Task 4
Tell me about a time when someone told you to stop doing something.
How did you feel about it?
Do you think there are too many rules in modern life?
Hmm well this is a very difficult question because it’s hard to
remember a time when someone told me to stop doing
something. But I remember a time when I was with my friend. She
was visiting me from another city. We wanted to explore the city
and take some photos. In my city there were many sculptures.
Sometimes there’s a barrier around the sculptures. It’s so that
other people cannot touch the sculpture. Well my friend really
wanted to take a photo of the sculpture so she jumped over the
barrier. Suddenly a man yelled out and told her to not touch the
sculpture. She felt really embarrassed and upset. I was a little
embarrassed too.
I don’t know what this last question means, “do I think there are
too many rules in modern life?”. Hmmm well I don’t know very
much about rules in the past. So I’m not sure. I think rules are
important to keep us safe. We need rules so that there are less
accidents and things like that.
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EXAM NINE

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Task 1
Tell me about yourself and what you are looking for in your new house.
My name is _____. I’m ___ years old. I’m a ______ _________. I’m
married.
I have ____ children.
We are looking for a house with a big living room and a garden
with a BBQ. I want a big bedroom with a large television. I want
a small gym.

Please tell me why you are learning English.

I’m learning English because I want to improve in English. It’s very
important for my work. It’s also helpful for when I travel. I need to
know how to read the machines at work too.

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Task 2

Describe the picture

In this picture I can see a large woman. She’s eating fast food at
a table. She has a hot dog, some burgers, some French fries and
some cola. She has short dark straight hair. She’s wearing a blue
t-shirt. She looks happy.

What kinds of food are not good for our health?

There are many kinds of food that are not good for our health.
Fast food, for example is not good for our health. Sweets are not
good for our health, like chocolate and candies. Soft drinks are
not good for our health. These foods will give you many health
problems including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and they
cause cavities. We should eat healthy food.

What should we do to keep healthy?

There are many things we can do to keep healthy. We can eat
healthy food and do some regular exercise, we should go to the
doctor every 6 months for a checkup, sleep 8 hours a night, drink
a lot of water and sit in the sun sometimes in the morning.

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Task 3

Tell me what you see in the two pictures.

In the first picture I can see an old man working at the cashier. I
think he’s very tired. He’s standing all day. He’s waiting for the
customers. He’s very bored. It’s a local market. I think the cashier
system is old.
In the second picture I can see a couple. They are at a modern
supermarket. They are buying something cold. Maybe it’s meat
like chicken or fish, or cold vegetables. They are wearing white
clothing. They look happy.

What sort of people shop in these two places?

In the first place I think older people shop here. They come here
to buy traditional spices. They know the man who works here, so
they like coming to the small shop and talking with the old man.
The old man is friendly.

In the second place I think more families shop here. They go to

the supermarket because they can buy many things at one
time. They can buy food and they can buy things for the home.

Which of these two places would you prefer to shop in? Why?
I would prefer to shop in the second place. At the supermarket I
can buy many things. I can buy food, things for the home or
beauty products. I don’t want to shop at the first place because
it’s too small. Maybe they don’t have what I want to buy.
I go shopping at different supermarkets to find different prices.

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Task 4
Tell me about a time when you moved house.
How did you feel?
What can people do to ease the task of moving house?
When I got married I moved to live with my husband. I was a little
afraid because it was a new experience. It was also very tiring
because I had many boxes but people were helping me. My
housekeeper helped me.
I think people who are moving house should prepare before
they move. It takes a long time to pack everything and move.
It’s not an easy task. I don’t moving house.

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Task 1
Please tell me why you are interested in travel.
I’m interested in travel because of many reasons. Firstly I love
seeing new places. I also like seeing new people and knowing
about new cultures. I think traveling is interesting and fun.

Please tell me what you do at the weekend.

At the weekend I do many things. I cook for my family, I go
shopping, I go on a picnic and I visit family. Sometimes I go to
Bahrain and watch a movie.

Where did you go last weekend?

Last weekend I went to Dubai with my friends. We stayed at the
Burj Khalifa. It was an amazing experience. The food was
delicious. The weather was very nice. It was a nice weekend.

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Task 2
Describe this picture.

In this picture I can a family of a mother and father, son and

daughter in a park. They are sitting down. They are having a
picnic. They are drinking juice and eating fruit and other foods. I
think it’s lunchtime because it’s sunny, not night time. They look
happy.

Tell me how you and your family spend free time together.
Usually in the weekend we go to my family’s house.
We eat lunch together. Sometimes my mother cooks lunch.
Sometimes my father brings food from a restaurant.
After finishing lunch the children play in the garden and me and
my family drink tea and eat sweets.
I love weekends with my family.

Do you think today’s parents should spend more quality time with their
children and why?
No. I think parents spend enough time with their children. Parents
need a break, they need to relax after working. Parents get a
headache. It is also true that children need more time to play
outside. Playing is good for children. Playing with other children is
good for their social skills.

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Task 3
Tell me what you see in the two pictures.

In the first picture I can see a big apartment building with many
floors. I can see fire exits on the outside of the building. I think
young people like university students live here. It’s in the city.
In the second picture I can see a small one floor house. It has big
windows and a wooden door. There is grass outside. There are
some trees. I think a small family lives here. There might only be a
few small bedrooms.

What would it be like living in these two places?

In the first place it would be noisy, not private and crowded.
There would be no garden.
In the second place it would be more quiet, more relaxing and
there is space for my children to play in the garden. I would like
to live in the second place.

Which of these two places would it be better for old people to live in? Why?
I think the second place would be better for old people to live
in. In the second place there is no need to go up and down the
stairs. It would be more comfortable for the old people to walk
around. Also, because it’s a small house it would be easier for
cleaning. There is an outside area where they have a picnic and
grow flowers.

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