1.Hello. Could you show me your identification card please?

Hello. Sure, here you are.

2. Could you tell me your full name please?

My full name is Tumer ALTAS.

-Could you spell your first name for me?

-Sure. It is T-U-M-E-R.

-Could you spell your last name/family name for me?

-Sure. It is A-L-T-A-S.

2. Could you tell me your full name please?

My full name is Hasan Hüseyin SAGLAM. But, everbody calls me Hasan.

3. What shall I call you?

You could call me Hasan, too.

4. How are you? / How are you doing today?

I am well thank you, and yourself?

I am fine. But, I feel a little nervous/excited because of the test.

5. How old are you?

I am 34 years old. I was born in 1977. On the 7th of December, to be exact.

6. Does your name have any special meaning?

Yes, it does. It has some special meaning. My first name means brave and trustworthy.

7. Is your name important to you?

Yes, it is. My father gave it to me and that’s why it has significant importance to me. I always look up
to my father and, thus, I am proud of the name he chose for me.

Why are you taking IELTS?

1. For academic purposes. I mean, I need a score of 4.5/5.0/.. for my Masters / PhD / Post Doctoral
Study.
o It is a requirement (for graduate study).
o I am currently studying for my Masters degree / PhD Degree and I need IELTS to
graduate from the program.
o I am currently an assistant professor and I need IELTS score to become an associate
professor. I have met all the requirements and language is the last step I should take.
2. I need the score for professional purposes. I mean, I am working for a company and they require
me prove my English level. It is a must in the business world, you know. So, I need to get a score
of 4.5/5.0/.. or above. That’s why I am taking the exam.

8. Where do you come from? / Where are you from?

I come from / I am from Kırşehir. It is in the middle of/(north/notheast/northwest) Turkey. It is just 2

hours from Ankara, the capital.

9. How long have you lived in your hometown?

I have lived there all my life. That makes 34 years.

I grew up there and lived for 10 years. Then, we moved to Ankara. I have been living there/here for
15 years.

I grew up there and lived for 18 years. Then I came to Ankara to study at the university. During that
time, I always visited back my hometown. Then I started working in XX city. But, still I visit my
hometown quite often.

10. Where do you live?

I live with my parents/family/friends here in Ankara at the moment.

It is an apartment building in Yenimahalle. We live on the second floor.

It is in a quiet neighborhood. I like it very much.

It is in a noisy neighborhood. I like it very much, though.

It is close to transportation routes. The subway is just 5 minutes away and there is a bus stop right in
front of our apartment.

11. Can you tell me something about your hometown?

Sure. It is in the middle of Turkey. It has about 100.000 inhabitants. It has one heavy industry, which
is Petlas. It produces automobile and aircraft tires. In addition, my hometown is rich in history. There
are many mosques and monuments from ancient cultures like Seljuk Turks and Ottoman.

11. Can you tell me about some famous landscapes in your hometown?

11. Can you tell me about some famous scenic spots in your hometown?

11. What are the main places of interest in your hometown? Why?

11. What places should foreigners visit in your hometown? Why?

Sure. Ankara has several beautiful lakes, first of all. Mogan is one of them. It is in Gölbaşı. There is a
recreation area around the lake. You can have a picnic there, or you can go for just walking and
watching the lake. Moreover, there are restaurants around the lake. You can invite your friends to
dinner, let’s say, and spend good time. Other than the lakes, we have many historical buildingsin
Ankara. Anıtkabir is themost important I guess. It is home to the grave of Atatürk. As you know, he is
the founder of Turkish Republic. Every visitor to Ankara should visit there at least once. They can find
pictures, artefacts, and some illustrations of the past.

12. What places do you like in your hometown best?

I like Kızılay the best. It is the downtown of Ankara. You can find everything there. There are shops,
restaurants, recreation centers, activities, and so on. You can find a variety of everthing there. There
is no way you can get bored there. I usually go there with my friends. First, we have lunch at a fast
food restaurant, then we go to a cafe and sit and chat for a while. Even sometimes, there are
concerts; and, they are free. So, we usually have good time there in Kızılay.

13. What are the main crops in your region?

Wheat is number one. It is the main nutrient in our diet. We can’t live without it because Turkish
people like bread a lot. For me, I cannot eat my meals without bread. Other than wheat, we also
cultivate rice and other crops.

14. What is the difference between Ankara and Kırşehir?

First of all Ankara is the capital city. However,Kırşehir is an ordinary one. Secondly, Ankara is a big city
with over 4 million inhabitants. Kırşehir has only around 100 thousand people. Moreover, Ankara has
many different industries and big industry centers like Ostim. These industries produce a variety of
goods. In contrast, Kırşehir has only one heavy industry, which is Petlas. It manufactures aircraft and
automobile tires. Other than Petlas, there are no significat industries. Only some minor ones.

15. What are the people like in your hometown?

15. Can you tell me something about the character of the people in your hometown?

Well, they are moderate. I mean, I cannot say they are very friendly, but ı cannot also say they are
hostile. They are in between. As you know, Ankara is a cosmopolitan city. There are a variety of
people from different parts of the country. They all have different cultural backgrounds. So, you can’t
get the same response from every person. Moreover, because it is a big city, people don’t trust each
other much. You have to know a person well before you can rely on them. There are also some
crimes, especially in certain parts of the city. But, I guess, it is the same with all other cities.
Nevertheless, I also have to mention that Ankara is the number one city which is selected as the
mostly liveable city of Turkey. I mean, despite all the minor concerns above, it is the safest, most
comfortable, and thus livebale city in Turkey. Many people are willing to settle here.

16. Are you a student or do you have a job?

I am a student at the moment. I am studying for Masters/PhD degre on a full-time basis at Gazi
University here in Ankara. I have classes in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

I have job.I graduated from the universtiy 4 years ago, and now working at a X company. I have a
menagerial position there. I work from 9 to 5 and I sometimes workin the weekends too.

17. What is your major?

I am studying elecetronical engineering. It is a tough branch but I like it. It has always been my dream
to be an engineer. And, I feel I am very close to be one, since I have 1 year left for graduation.

18. What do you like most about your studies?

Well, I guess thegroup work. Our lecturers often give us group assignments. We gather in groups of
four or five and work for couple weeks on a project. It is fun to be with my best friends and meeting
them both in the classroom and outside. Moreover, we learn a lot from each other. Everypne has an
expertise and different experiences. So weshare our viewpoints and gain new insights.

19. Which is the best university in Turkey?

I think there is no best university in all majors. I mean, all universites are specialized in one or two
areas. For instance METU is number one in its engineering majors. However, Hacettepe surpasses all
others in medicine. Likewise, Ankara University is famous for its Political Science and Gazi for its
Education majors.

20. Could you sum up your study habits?

I am an organized student. If I have an assignement, I usually make a schedule for myself, first. I
arrange my leisure activity times and study times. Then, I start off immediately to finish the
assignment beforehand. This way, I have no trouble with deadlines. Other than that,I usually prefer
studying with a friend. I like discussing and learning new information. This way, I both learn the
issues better, and develop new insights into them.

21. Do you think your present subjects are relevant to society?

Certainly. As I have just said, I am studying engineering. Since we are living in the age of technology,
engineering is one of the major fields. When I graduate, I am sure I will get a job immediately. Of
course my grades should be high and I graduate with a good degree.

22. What kind of job would you prefer after graduation?

23. What are your job prospects?

I am planning to own my business.My father will support me financially to start my own business.
Hepromised to do so. It will cost a lot, but I am sure I will compensate that money in 2 years at most.
And, then I belive I will earn good money and become one of the most famous engineers ,in my field.

24. Do you have a degree? If so, when and where did you graduate?

Yes. I have a Bachelors Degree/Masters Degree/ PhD Degree in Electronical Engineering. I graduated
in 2001 from METU. It is one of the best universities in my field. It has about XX thousand students.

TOPICS ORGANIZED UNDER HEADINGS

FAMILY
 Describe your family?
 Do you have a large or small family?
 How much time do you spend with your family?
 What do you like to do together as a family?
 Do you get along well with your family?
 Are people in your country generally close to their families?
WORK
 What do you do?
 What are your responsibilities?
 How many hours do you work each day?
 Do you enjoy your work?
 Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
 If you could change your job or profession, what would you do?
 Describe the process of getting a job in your country.
 Describe the company or organization you work for.
 What is your position?
 What do you like about your job?
 What do you dislike about your job?
EDUCATION
 Describe your education.
 What kind of school did you go to as a child?
 Did you go to a co-educational school?
 What was your favourite subject as a child?
 Who was your favourite teacher?
 What is the education system like in your country?
 Do you think your country has an effective education system?
STUDIES
 What are you studying now?
 What is your area of specialization?
HOMETOWN
 Describe your hometown.
 What’s special about it?
 Where is your hometown located?
 Is it easy to travel around your hometown?
 What is it known for?
 What do people in your town do?
 What are the main industries in your hometown?
 What problems face your hometown?
 What languages are spoken in your hometown?
 What are the advantages of living in your hometown?
 What are some problems faced by your hometown?
 Compare your hometown with another city.
 What are some environmental problems faced by your hometown?
WEATHER
 What’s the weather like in your country?
 Does the weather affect your mood?
 How do rainy days make you feel?
 What’s your favourite season of the year?
 What do you like to do when it’s hot?
 What do you usually do in the winter?
 How many seasons does your country have?
HOME
 Describe your home.
 What kind of building do you live in?
 How long have you lived there?
WEDDING
 Have you ever been to a wedding?
 Whose wedding was it?
 Where was it held?
 What clothes do people wear?
 Describe the wedding ceremony.
 What sort if gifts do people buy for the bridal couple?
 What kind of clothes did the bride and groom wear?
TRAVEL
 Do you like to travel?
 What kind of places have you visited in your life?
 Which place would you really like to visit? Why?
 What’s the best place you’ve ever visited?
COMPUTERS
 Do you think computers help society?
 Do you think computers are bad for health?
 How do you think computers have changed the world?
INTERNET
 Do you use the Internet much during the day?
 What do you usually do on the Internet?
 What are some advantages of the Internet?
 What are some disadvantages?
 Do people in your country use the Internet a lot?
 Do you do any shopping on the Internet?
EMAIL
 Do you send and receive email regularly?
 Who do you usually communicate with?
 How often do you check your email?
 Do you think writing email has strengthened or weakened people’s writing skills?
 What are some disadvantages of email?
FRIEND
  Describe a friend.
 How long have you known each other?
 What do usually do together?
 What do you like the most about him / her?
 How often do you see each other?
PLACE
 Describe a place you like to go.
 Why is this place special to you?
 When did you first visit this place?
 Where is this place located?
 What language is spoken here? Do you speak this language?
SMOKING
 What do you feel about smoking in public places?
 Do you think smoking should be banned in people’s homes?
MARRIAGE
 What is the attitude toward marriage in your country?
 Do most young people plan on getting married in your country?
 What are some of the advantages of marriage?
 What are some of the disadvantages?
 Is the divorce rate high in your country?
 Do you think people should be allowed to get divorced?
HOBBIES
 Do you have any hobbies?
 What are some of your hobbies?
 When did you first develop tis hobby?
 What are some of the advantages of having a hobby?
 How much time do you spend on your hobby?
FILMS
 Do you enjoy watching movies?
 What’s your favourite film?
 Who are your favourite actors?
 How often do you watch films?
SHOPPING
 Do you enjoy shopping?
 How do you feel about shopping?
 Do you like shopping on the Internet?
 Do you have any favourite stores?
 What don’t you like about shopping?
 Which is the most popular place to shop in your hometown?
SPORTS
 Do you like sports?
 Do you enjoy watching sports?
 Do you enjoy participating in any sports?
 Which sports are most popular in your country?
 What’s your favourite sport/
 When did you first become interested in sports?
 How often do you participate in sports?
 What equipment do you need for your favourite sport?
FOOD
 What are some of your favourite foods?
 What foods are popular in your country?
 What are some of the famous dishes of your country?
 Do you enjoy cooking?
FESTIVAL
 What’s the most important festival in your country?
 How do people celebrate this festival?
 What special food is associated with this festival?
  What special activities are associated with this festival?
 What do you enjoy most about this festival?
 Do you think festivals are important for a society?
TELEVISION
 Do you watch television a lot?
 What do you usually watch on television?
 How many hours of television do you usually watch?
 What are the most popular shows in your country?
 What kind of shows do you like to watch?
 What are some advantages of television?
 What are someof the disadvantages of television?
 What did you last watch on television?
 Why do you think certain TV shows are so popular?
TOURISM
 Which places would you recommend to a visitor to your country?
 Do a lot of tourists visit your country?
 What do they usually do there?
 How has tourism changed your country?
 Is your country expensive for most tourists?
 What are some famous landmarks in your country?
DAILY ROUTINE
 Describe your daily routine.
 What do you usually do?
 What do you do on the weekend?
 What is you typical weekday like?
 Does your life change much from week to week?
 Do you have any free time during the week?
YOUR COUNTRY
 Which country are you from?
 Where is this country located?
 Which part of the country do most people live in?
 What are the main industries in your country?
 Is it easy to travel around your country?
CLOTHES
 What type of clothes do you like to wear?
 What kind of clothes do people in your country usually wear?
 How important is fashion to you?
 What kind of clothes do you dislike?
 Do you think people behave differently in different kinds of clothes?
 What kind of clothes do people wear to work in your country?
 Are clothes expensive in your country?
GOING OUT
 Do you like going out or staying at home?
 What do you like to do when you go out?
 How often do you go out?
 Do people in your country go our a lot?
 How and where do people in your country usually socialize?
 What kind of entertainment is popular in your country?
GAMES
 Do you enjoy playing any games?
 What kind of games do you play?
 Do you think adults should play games?
 What do children learn from games?
 What kind of games did you play when you were a child?
 What games are popular in your country today?
 What kind of games were popular when you were young?
 Do you think mental games like chess are good for you?
 COLOURS
 Do you have a favourite colour?
 What are your country’s colours?
 Do you think colours affect our moods?
 Can you learn anything about a person from the colours he / she likes?
 Do you like the same colours now as you did when you were a child?
MUSIC
 Do you like music?
 What kind of music do you like?
 When do you usually listen to music?
 What kind of music did you like when you were younger?
 What kind of music is popular in your country?
 Do you play any musical instruments?
 Do you wish you could play any musical instruments?
 Which is your favourite instrument?