Tip Strip Free time Question 2: Give eamples Of activities you used to lke {and of actives you have taken up recently, Question 4: If you don’t remember @ party, you can invent one! The examiner only wants you to produce some language that he/ she-can assess Education and work Question 2: Don't spend time making exect calculations, just answer the question and add some comment, ie. how useful you find Questions 3/4: You may ‘not have thought about your future, but you Can quickly think of an interesting job or skil to answer these questions. Media Questions 2/3: Don't be afraid to say you never do thi, but explain why you don't. The examiner wants to hear you produce some language. Question 4: Don't spend time thinking about the details ofthe film, just talk! ume! im Good morningiafternoon/evening. My name is ... and this is my colleague ‘And your names are? © Where are you from, (Candidate A)? © And you, (Candidate B)? First we'd like to know something about you, Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate. ‘© Do you prefer to spend time on your own or with other people? (Why?) © Has your choice of free time activities changed over the years? (in what way?) © What kind of music do you like? (Why do you enjoy it?) © Do you like going to parties? (Tell us about a party you remember well.) | Education and work | ‘ © Do you work or do you study? (Tell us where you study/work,) ® How often do you use the Internet to study? © What type of work would you like to do in the future? © What new skill would you like to learn? (Why?) © What kind of television programmes do you like best? * Do you like reading newspapers and magazines? (Where do you read them?) * Do you ever listen to the radio? (When?) © Do you like going to the cinema? (Tell us about a film you've seen recently.) TEST 1: SPEAKINGTip Strip Health and fitness Question 2: You don't need tobe exact, so don't Spend time thinking about your answer. Question 4: You don't have total the truth f you don't want to! You wil be marked on your language, not on your opinions Everyday life Question 2: Describe your breakfast in some ‘etail and say whether itis an important meal for you, ‘Question 4: Volunteor some information without Waiting forthe examiner to ask a follow-up question, eg. No, at the moment I don't have the time because ... but dike ious Celebrations and special occasions Question 1: Mention the occasion (e.g. a birthday) and describe how you Celebrated it Question 3: Ths is a personal question about you, not about Celebrations in your country in general Good morning/aftemoon/evening. My name is ... and this is my colleague And your names are? © Where are you from, (Candidate A)? © And you, (Candidate B)? First we'd like to know something about you. Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate. Health and fitness | * Do you think it is important to keep fit? (Why?) * How much exercise do you do every day? * Do you prefer playing or watching sport? (Why?) * Is eating healthy food important for you? (What is your favourite food?) Everyday », How do you get to school every day? (How long does it take you?) * Do you usually have a large or a small breakfast? (Why?) * Who do you live with? Tell us about them. Do you help with the housework at home? (What do you do?) | Celebrations and special occasions ‘* What special occasion have you celebrated recently? © Do you like big parties? (Why/Why not?) © How do you celebrate the New Year? * What presents do you like to give and to receive HEE test a: sreaxinsor PART 1 (2 minutes) SIG Good morning/aftemoon/evening. My name is ... and this is my colleague And your names are? First Where are you from, (Candidate A)? And you, (Candidate 8)? 3t we'd like to know something about you Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate Eating and drinkin What is your favourite food and your favourite drink? What do you have for breakfast? What is more important for you, lunch or dinner? Have you been to a restaurant lately? (Tell us about it.) How often do you meet your friends for a chat? How do you keep in touch with friends who don't live near you? How do you keep up with the latest world news? (Do you watch the news ‘on TV or read it online?) Do you like to read about the lives of famous people? TEST 3: SPEAKING Do you like playing computer games? (Tell us about the one you like most.) What do you usually do when you come back from school (work)? Can you sing or play an instrument? (Who taught you how to do it?) Do you ever go to concerts? Tell us about the last one you went to.8) ae) RING Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is ... and this is my colleague ‘And your names are? * Where are you from, (Candidate A)? © And you, (Candidate 8)? First we'd like to know something about you. Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate. ily routine | * Do you have to get up early every day? (Why?) * How often do you have meals with all your family? * Which room in your house is the best one to study? (Why?) * How often do you go shopping for food? (Where do you go?) * Do you like travelling to other countries? (Which ones have you been to?) © What country would you like to visit in the future? © Do you like camping holidays? (Why/Why not?) ‘What activities do you like to do when you are on holiday? [sport] * Did you play any sport when you were a child? (How good were you?) © Is there a sport that you would really like to learn? (How difficult would it be?) © Have you ever been to a gym? (Did you like it?) * Who is your favourite sports personality? (Why?) TEST 4: SPEAKINGmn PART 1 (2 minutes) Sa Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is ... and this is my colleague ... ‘And your names are? © Where are you from, (Candidate A)? © And you, (Candidate 8)? First we'd like to know something about you. Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate. ‘© Are you a very busy person? (What keeps you busy?) * Do you take regular breaks when you are working? (What do you do?) ¢ Tell us about a daily activity that you particularly enjoy. © What is your favourite season? (Why?) * Do you think you will use your English in the future? (How?) ¢ Have you got any plans for next weekend? What do you think you'll be doing this time next year? © What practical skill would you most like to learn? (Why?) ¢ Have you got a hobby? (What do you like about it?) * Do you like watching soap operas on television? (Why/Why not?) Can you play any card games? (Who do you usually play with?) © Do you like to have a good time with friends? (What do you do?) TEST 5: SPEAKINGmr Rai Good moming/afternoon/evening. My name is ... and this is my colleague ... ‘And your names are? ¢ Where are you from, (Candidate A)? ¢ And you, (Candidate B)? First we'd like to know something about you. Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate. Eating and drinking '* Do you like cooking for your friends? (What thes do you cook?) ‘* What is your favourite dessert? (How often do you have it?) ‘* Do you prefer eating vegetables or meat? (Why?) © Do you ever buy take-away food? (How good is it?) Communication 1 * Do you prefer to text people or to phone them? * Are you somebody who enjoys talking? (Who do you mostly talk to?) ‘* Do you like sharing photos with people you know? (Why/Why not?) ‘* Doyou think you can communicate easily with children? (How?) Sport * Do you like sports? (Which ones?) ¢ Have you ever taken part ina sports competition? (Tell us about it.) ¢ Are you a member of a sports club? (How often do you go there?) © Whats the best time of day to do some exercise? TEST 6: SPEAKINGGood mor \glafternoon/evening, My name is ... and this is my colleague .. And your names are? © Where are you from, (Candidate A)? * And you, (Candidate B)? First we'd like to know something about you. Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate. Food and drink — © Have you ever tried typical food from another country? (How did you like it?) © Doyou like eating fast food? (Why/Why not?) © What do you like to eat and drink when you go to a party? © Do you usually have lunch at home or at school (work)? Family and home ‘* Is your house old or new? (Tell us about it.) * Do you like staying at home at weekends? (Why/Why not?) «Have you got any brothers or sisters? (Tell us how you get on with them.) ® Does your family like spending time together? (When?) Education and work Have you got any plans for when you finish school/university? ® Inyour opinion, which subject is the easiest to learn? (Why?) ¢ How long does it take you to get ready for school/college/work every day? © What would be your ideal job? (Why?) TEST 7: SPEAKINGony uence) SPEAKING Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is ... and this is my colleague ‘And your names are? ‘© Where are you from, (Candidate A)? And you, (Candidate B)? First we'd like to know something about you. Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate. * Do you like travelling to other countries? (Which ones have you been to?) © What country would you like to visit in the future? © Do you like camping holidays? (Why/Why not?) © What activities do you like to do when you are on holiday? ‘© What do you usually do on your birthday? (Who do you spend it with?) * Do you like organising parties? (Tell us about one you organised recently). * Which do you prefer, celebrations with family or with friends? (Why?) © Have you ever been to a fancy-dress party? Tell us about it. [The future | ‘® Would you like to do full-time or part-time work in the future? * Would you like to learn how to play an instrument? (Which one?) © What are your plans for when you finish your studies? Where do you think you will be at this time next year? TEST 8: SPEAKING