SPEAKING TEST

GEP 5

SET 1

Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe your neighborhood.

You should say:

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where you live
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what the places are in your neighborhood
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what you like and/or dislike about your neighborhood

and describe how you can improve your neighborhood.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner within 2 minutes.

Is it important to establish and maintain a good relationship with your neighbors? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

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SET 2

Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe your dream house.

You should say:

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where it would be
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what it would look like
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who would live there with you

and explain why you think it is your dream house.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.

Many people living in rural areas would like to migrate to cities while those living in urban centers wish they could move to the countryside.

Which is better: city life or country life? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

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SET 3

Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a memorable trip you had.

You should say:

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where you went
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how you got there
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what you did there

and explain why the trip is memorable to you.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.

Some people prefer to go on a guided tour when they travel while others prefer to travel alone. Which do you think is better? Give reasons and

examples to support your view.

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 SET 4

Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a memorable event in your life.

You should say:

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when the event took place
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where the event took place
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what happened exactly

and explain why this event is memorable to you.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.

Things were different in the past and they have changed a lot in the last few decades. Are the changes positive or negative? Give reasons and

examples to support your view.

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SET 5

Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a useful technological item that you have.

You should say:

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what the item is
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when you got it
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how often you use it

and explain why you think it is useful.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.

The use of smart phones in classroom should be completely banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons

and examples to support your view.

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SET 6

Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a website that you often use.

You should say:

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what type of website it is
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how you found out about it
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what it allows you to do

and explain why you find it useful.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.

Which is better: shopping online or purchasing in stores? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

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 SET 7

Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe one of your best friends during your school days.

You should say:

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what this person looked like
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what kind of person he/she was
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what you did when you were together

and explain why he/she was one of your best friends.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.

Which type of friends is more important: high school friends or college friends? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

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SET 8

Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a school / university you have studied in.

You should say:

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where it is
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how long you have studied there
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what it looks like

and explain what was the most attractive aspect of this school.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.

Do you think computers will one day replace teachers in the classroom? Give reasons and examples to clarify your perspective.

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 SET 9

Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a job which you think is perfect for you.

You should say:

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what job this is
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why you select this job
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what skills are required to do this job

and explain why you think this job is perfect for you.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.

Should college students have a part-time job while studying full-time? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

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SET 10

Part 1: You will have to talk about the topic for 1 minute. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a team project or an individual project that you worked on.

You should say:

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what it was
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when you did it
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what you did

and describe how you felt about it.

Part 2: Take your side. Discuss this topic with your partner in 2 minutes.

Are there more advantages to working as a freelancer than being an employee? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

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