Interview 1

Interview 1- What is your full name?- Tell me about your town.

- What do you like about your town?

Cue cardDiscuss a sports activity you watched or joined, you should say

- Where it happened- What exactly happened- Why it was memorable

Discussion- What do you think is the most popular sports nowadays?

- What do you think about the benefits of swimming?- Do you think swimming is a good sport?

- What sports activities were you engaged in at school?- If you were given a chance to go back to school, what sports would you engage in?

- Should children be encouraged to do more sports?- What kind of sports are better for the kids, team or from individual sports?

Interview 2- Describe the town you come from in your country.

- Do you believe bicycles are popular where you live?- Do you believe bicycles are important to children?

Cue CardDescribe something you have always wanted to buy.

- What is it?- Why do you like it?

- Do you think you will buy it some day?

Discussion- Do you believe shopping is more popular today than in the past?

- Does it affect our society positively or negatively?- Do you believe we spend to much time shopping?

- How does advertisement affect our shopping habits?- What are the pros and cons if it?

- How does advertisement affect business?

Interview3

- What is your name?- What should I call you?

- May I have your ID, please?- Are you still studying?

- Why did you choose the subject you are studying?- Do you like going to a museum or an art exhibition?

- In your opinion, is it important for students to go to museums or art exhibitions? Why?- Do you think people nowadays have time to relax?

- What do people do to relax?- Does exercising help to relax?

- What would you like to do to relax?

Cue card

Describe an item that you have but don’t really use. Please say

- what the item is,- why you bought it,

- why you rarely use it, and- when you usually use it.

Discussion

- Is the online shopping more popular now?- What are the benefits of online shopping?

- Why do people usually go shopping?- Do you think recycling is important? Why?

Interview4

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?

- Do you work or study?- Where do you live now?

- Do you like going shopping? Why?- How frequently do you go shopping?

- What time of the day do you like to shop? Why?- What item did you buy recently?

- What don’t you like to shop for? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an occasion when you gave someone a handmade gift, that was made by you. Please say

- What was the gift?- Who was it for?

- What was his/her reaction

Discussion

- Why did you make it?- What is the importance of public holidays in your country?

- In your view, is it right to have restricted holidays apart from public holidays?- In your opinion, is there a need to teach children creativity? Why?

- How can this help children?

Interview5

- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?

- Do you work or study?- Where are you from?

- Tell me about your home town.- What do you like about your home town?

- When you were a child what activities did you enjoy more?- What did you like to do the most?

- What type of games have you played?- Did you play more indoor or outdoor games?- Were there any changes in children’s games?

- Do you think there is a difference between a child growing alone or with other kids?- Do you like plants in your home? Why?- How important are the plants to you?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you cannot live without on a daily basis (except mobile phone orcomputer). Please say

- How did it become so important?- When did you buy it?- Why do you like it?

Discussion

- Do your friends feel the same about it?- Do you like giving it to someone?

- Nowadays young people pay more attention to new technology launches, is it true?- How do you feel about it, is it important to you?

- Why are young people giving so much importance to the latest mobiles and computers’ releases?- Why do children keep things or toys with them?

- Why do they give such importance to them?

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- Do you work or study?- What subject are you studying?

- Are you interested in this subject?- Will you stay in touch with your uni friends in the future?

- Let’s talk about children’s activities.- Which activity was your favorite as a child ? Why?

- What is the difference between children’s activities today and in the past?- Lets talk about birthdays.

- What do you do on your birthday? Why?- What did you do on your birthday when you were a child?

Cue Card

Talk about a subject you did not like while studying in secondary school. Please say

- What was the subject ?- How much time did you spend learning it?

- Explain why you didn’t like it.

Discussion

- What makes a subject interesting in your opinion?- What can be done for students who find their subjects difficult?

- How can students be encouraged to study with more interest?- Which subjects students usually find easy?- Why are these subjects easy and popular?

- Can you expect a bright career with these subjects?- What do you think which subjects should not be included in the syllabus?

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- Do you work or study?- What is you hometown?

- Why do you like living there?- Do you like growing or keeping plants at home?

- Is it necessary to keep plants at home?- Did you grow plants when you were young?

- Do you like birthday celebrations?- Do you like celebrating your own birthday? Why?

- What was so special about birthdays in your childhood?- What did you do during these birthday parties?

Describe a letter that you received and the reason it was important to you. Please say:

- Who sent this letter?- When and where was it?

- How did you feel about it?

Discussion

- Did you show this letter to anyone?- Do you think nowadays letters are used often enough?

- What about personal letters?- What are the disadvantages of letters?- How should one write a business letter?

- Why do people feel better when receiving a hand-written letter?

Interview8


- Do you work or study?- What do you do at work?

- How do you relax?- Do you think it is easy to relax nowadays?- Are street markets popular in your country?

- Do you like to do shopping there? Why?- What do you usually buy there?

Cue Card

Describe a law in your country. Please say

- What law is it?- How did you know about it?

- What effect does it have on the society?

Discussion

- Was it important to introduce this law?- Do you know any police officers personally?

- Is it a popular occupation in your country? Why?- Why do people choose to become a lawyer more often than a police officer?

- What personality traits should a police officer have?- Would you like to become a police officer?

Interview9


- Do you work or study?- Do you enjoy your work? Why?

- Why did you choose a career in IT?- Will you continue with this in the future?

- What was your favorite activity when you were a child?- What do you think children prefer: outdoor or indoor activities? Why?

- How have kids’ activities change since you were a child?- What is politeness in your opinion?

- When you were child who taught you to be polite?- Why is it important to be polite to people?

- Do you think people became more or less polite in your country compared to when you were achild?

Cue Card 1

Describe a successful family business which you have seen before. Please say

- What and where was the business?- Who were the customers?

- Why were you interested in it?

Discussion 1

- Do you think people should start a small or a big business?- Have small businesses failed in your country? Why?

- What are the disadvantages of exporting?- Should governments be involved in it? Why?

Interview10


- Do you work or study?- How often do you use a computer for work?

- What purpose do you usually use a computer for?- Do you think using the Internet is beneficial for you?

- Should we restrict use of the Internet and computers for children?

Cue Card

Talk about a situation when you saved some money. Please say

- What was the reason?- How long did it take to save this money?

- Who helped you with saving it?

Discussion

- Do you think nowadays youth believe in saving money?- Are women better at saving money then men?

- Do you save money? Why?

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- Do you work or study?- Do you work in the same field that you studied?

- Describe your high school.- What was your favourite subject?

- Why did you like it?- Were there lessons in your favourite subject that you disliked? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an activity that you would like to do with older people. Please say

- What would you like to do?- When and where would you do it?

- How often would you do it?

Discussion

- When did you perform last time?- What do older people do in your country?

- What do people do together?- What other activity should families do together?

- Why is it beneficial for them?- Do you think husbands and wives both should work? Why?

- What is your favourite animal or pet?- Do you like pets? Why?

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- Do you work or study?- What is the meaning of your name?

- What do you do for work?- Which tax do you like? Why?

- What is your favourite food ?- What food was you favourite as a child?- Did your mother allow you to eat it?

- When did you cook something for the first time?- Do you like to take photos?

- Which type of photos do you like?

Cue Card

Talk about a foreign country that you visited or would like to visit. Please say

- What country is it?- Why did you choose it out of many others?

- Whom did you travel with?

Discussion

- Why do people travel in your opinion?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling for local people?

- How often do you travel

Interview13


- Do you work or study?

- Lets talk about sunshine.- Do you like sunny weather?

- When do you prefer it, morning or afternoon?- Are there many sunny days in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about a tourist place, that you have visited. Please say

- Where and what is this place?- When did you visit it?- What did you do there?

Discussion

- Do you like to visit such places frequently?- What kind of tourist places are popular in your country?

- How do international resorts at these tourist places affect the local business and economy?- Can tourists cause environmental issues?

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- Do you work or study?- Is there a park in your area?- When did you visit a park?

Cue Card

Describe an important letter that you have received. Please say

- When did you receive the letter?- Who was it from?

- Why was it important?

Discussion

- What does ‘effective communication’ mean to you?- What do you think about the use of pictures in communication?

- How will communication change in the future?

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- Do you like to live in a warm or a cold climate?- Do you work or study?

- What are your responsibilities at work?- Why do you prefer this particular job?- Have you purchased any gadget recently?

- Did you like it or not? Why?- Why are you having problems with this gadget?

- Is it necessary to check reviews online before buying electronic goods?

Cue Card

Talk about a recently purchased gadget. Describe the product and say

- What was the purpose of buying this particular product?- Where did you buy it?

- Did somebody lend you money to buy it?

Discussion

- Did you face any problems with this product?- What have you done about it?

- How was your interaction with the customer service?- Lets discuss recycling.

- Do you like to purchase things in large shopping malls?- Is it necessary to recycle plastic items? Why?

- What will happen if plastic is not recycled properly?

Interview16


- Do you work or study?- How do you celebrate your birthday?

- How are birthday parties celebrated in your country?- What birthdays are very special in your culture?

- Describe your city.- What are the main landmarks of the city?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting conversation that you had with someone you didn’t know. Please say

- Who was that person?- When and where did you meet him/her?

- What did you talk about?- Why was it interesting for you?

Discussion

- What is the difference between chatting and gossiping?- What is the difference between personal, telephone or online conversations?

- What are the disadvantages of online conversations?- How do you listen to news, on the radio or online?

- Why is getting news important?- What news are the most interesting for you?

- Do you think young people are more interested in news than the elderly?- Do you think women like to chat more than men? Why?

Interview17


- Do you work or study?- Tell me about the place where you live.

- What do you like the most about this place?- What do you usually do on your birthday?

- What do you like the most about your birthday?- Does birthday mean a lot to you now?

- At what age do you think birthday would feel special?

Cue Card

Talk about a meal that you would like to have. Please say

- Where would it be?- What kind of food would you choose?

- Who would you share it with?

Discussion

- Why is this meal so special to you?- Do you like meals cooked at home better than at a restaurant?

- Do you think that meal cooked at home will be safer than one cooked outside?- Do you think the quality of food depends on its price?

- What is the difference between children’s and adults’ choice of food?- Should government have strict food safety regulations

Interview18


- Do you work or study?- Do you find your work interesting?

- What work do you do?- Why is your work boring sometimes?

- Do you read the news? How?- Do you feel it is important to be up to date with the news?

- How do you do that?- Do you think young generation is more interested in news than old generation? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a tourist attraction that you enjoyed visiting. Please say

- Why and when did you go there?- What did you do there?

- Would you like to visit it again?

Discussion

- What are the most important tourist attractions in your country?- Do you think it is important to visit all of these places in the country?- Do you think international tourist resorts are affecting the local culture

Interview19


- Do you work or study?- What do you do?

- Do you like your job?- Do you prefer to have a lot of just friends or a few good friends?

- When was the last time you went shopping?- Do you like to buy things from small or big shops? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an old person in your life. Please say- who he/she is

- how often you see him/her- how you feel about spending time with him/her

Discussion

- Should we spend more time with old people?- Should we take advice from them?

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- Do you work or study?- Why did you choose this job?

- What kind of weather do you like?- Do you prefer to spend a vacation in a hot or a cold place?- Do some weather conditions provoke certain feelings? Why?

- Do you discuss weather with your friends?

Cue Card

Talk about a person that you know from school. Please say

- Who is this person?- What does he/she look like?- What do you have in common?

- Why did you choose him/her as a friend?

Discussion

- What should the qualities of a friend be?- Is it better to have few close friends than many just friends?

- Is honesty important in friendship? Why?- Should parents interfere in choosing their children’s friends?

- What is more important, friends or family?- If a friend confessed to you something illegal that he/she has done, what would you do?

- How can you keep a long term friendship?

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- Do you work or study?- What do you do for living?- Describe your hometown.

- Did you have any pets in your life? Why?- What wild animal do you like? Why?

- Do you think a teacher should encourage students to ask questions?- Do you think the Internet is a good source of information?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a subject that people usually ask you about. Please say

- What is it?- Why do you think they ask about it?

- How do you feel about these questions?

Cue Card 2

Talk about something you have read. Please say

- What is it?- When did you read it?- Who is the writer?

- Did it affect you in any way? How?

Discussion 2

- What do you think about reading in general?- Did it change compared to the past?

- Do young people still like reading nowadays in your

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- Do you work or study?- Are you a morning or an afternoon person?- What is your favourite wild animal? Why?- Do you like watching animals in zoos?

- What kind of music do you like to listen to?- Did your music preferences change over the years? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a subject that people always ask you about. Please say

- What is it?- Where did you learn it?

- Why do they ask you about it?- How do you feel about it, when they ask?

Discussion

- Is it necessary to be well-informed?- What is the best way of acquiring information? Why?- What do you think about knowledge quizzes on TV?

- Is it necessary to be aware of the general issues around us?- Do you think internet sources provide reliable information?

What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?

- Do you work or study?- Do you use public transport often?

- Do people use trains in your area? Why?- Do you prefer to use a train and not your car? Why?

- Is it raining often where you live?- Do you like rain? Why?

Cue Card 1

Describe a picture of you that you like, taken by somebody. Please say

- Who took the picture?- Where and when was it?- What is shown on it?

Discussion 1

- Do you think people are taking many photographs these days?

Cue Card 2

Talk about a beautiful place that you would like to live in. Please say

- Where is this place?- How did you know about it?- Why do you like it so much?

Discussion 2

- Why do some people prefer to live in a big city?- What can be done to stop people from moving to cities from rural areas?

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- What do you like about the place you live in?- Is this place suitable for kids and families?- What do you like the most about this place?

- Do you prefer to be with relatives or friends?- Do you think guests should do house chores when they visit?

Cue Card

Talk about a time that you have spent away from home. Please say

- Where did you spend it?- How long were you away?

- Did you like it there? Why?- How did you feel about being away from home?

Discussion

- Describe the hospitality industry in your hometown.- How does the hospitality industry affect your country in general?- Do you think the hospitality industry should be regulated or not?

Interview24


- Do you work or study?- What subject are you studying?

Cue Card

Talk about a city that you have visited recently. Please say

- What and where is the city?- Why did you go there?

- What did you like or dislike about it?

Discussion

- Do you like travelling?- Do you prefer to do it yourself or with friends?

- What is your favourite destination?

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- Do you work or study?- Do you watch the news?

- What is the significance of reading the news?- How do you prefer to get the news?

- Why do you listen to the news?- Do you think that the youth are less interested in the news than older people?

- What significance do birthday celebrations have in your country?- Do you celebrate your birthdays?

- How did you celebrate your birthdays when you were young?- What is the significance of birthdays in one’s life?

- Why is it important to you?

Cue Card

Talk about a family business that you know. Please say

- How does this business operate?- Were you a part of this business, and if yes what did you do?

- What kind of business model did it follow?

Discussion

- What reasons can lead to failure in business?- What business do you think is better to do nowadays?

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- Do you work or study?

- What is interesting about your city?- Let’s discuss politeness.

- Who taught you to be polite when you were a child?- Do you need to show politeness and to whom?

- Why do you need to be polite with older people?

Cue Card

Talk about a subject that you didn’t like at school. Please say

- What subject was it?- How long did you study it?

- Why didn’t you like it so much?

Discussion

- Who helped you with the subject you didn’t like?- Do you think subjects should be forced on students?

- What subjects are unnecessary in school in you

Interview27


- Do you work or study?- What do you study?

- What kind of TV shows do you watch?- Who cooks in your home?

- How much time do you spend watching TV?- Can you get better at cooking by watching cooking shows?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you bought from a store (an item that you like a lot). Please say

- What was it?- Where did you buy it?- How did you install it?

- How do you use it?

Discussion

- How do TV and electronic devices affect our life?- What makes people buy new smart phones?

- Is it showing their status or are they just technology fans?- What were previous generations doing without electronics?- Why are computers necessary at every workplace these days?

- What will happen if something goes wrong with the computer systems, as every company isdependent on them nowadays?

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What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?

- Do you work or study?- Do you like history?

- Do you like to watch historical movies?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a letter that you received. Please say

- Who was it from?- Why was it important to you?

- When and where did you receive it?

Discussion 1

- What is an important aspect of business communication?- What kind of letters are historians interested in?

Cue Card 2

Talk about your favorite sport that you like to watch or play. Please say

- What is your favorite sport?- Where and when does it take place?

- Who plays it?

Discussion 2

- Do you think that sport is important in school?- Why do you think it is important?

- Do you like team or individual sports? Why?

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- Do you work or study?- What time of the day is the best for work, in your opinion?

- Do you think technology has helped people to become introverts?- Do you want to change your mobile phone?

- Compare traits of personalities in the past and now.- How will this situation change in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting person that you have met recently. Please say

- Who is this person?- How did you meet with him/her?

- Why do you think he/she is interesting?

Discussion

- What do you think about making friends on Facebook?- Does a list of 500 friends make sense to you?

- Does Facebook change the meaning of friendship?- What is a true friendship in your opinion?

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- Do you work or study?- What do you do for a job?

- What are your responsibilities there?- Are you happy with this job?- Explain why you are happy.

Cue Card

Talk about your recent experience in a traffic jam. Please say

- When and where was it?- What did you do during this time?

- How do traffic jams affect your daily life?

Discussion

- How does the increasing traffic congestion affect the environment?- How can we reduce traffic jams?

- Do you think they will get worse in the future?- What is your opinion on widening roads?

- What is the difference between commuting by bus and by car?- What do you prefer? Why?

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- Do you like going shopping? Why?- How frequently do you go shopping?

- What time of the day do you like to shop? Why?- What item did you buy recently?

- What don’t you like to shop for? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an occasion when you gave someone a handmade gift, that was made by you. Please say

- What was the gift?- Who was it for?

- What was his/her reaction?

Discussion

- Why did you make it?- What is the importance of public holidays in your country?

- In your view, is it right to have restricted holidays apart from public holidays?- In your opinion, is there a need to teach children creativity? Why?

- How can this help children?

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- Do you work or study?- Do you watch TV regularly?

- How does regular and unlimited TV-watching affect children, in your opinion?

Cue Card

Describe a garden or a park that you have visited recently. Please say

- What is this place?- Where is it located?

- How often do you visit it? Why?

Discussion

- Do you think parks are necessary in urban areas?- Is it beneficial for people living nearby in your view? Why?

- Will increasing population shrink park areas?- Do you think parks help to reduce crime?

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- Do you work or study?- Do you live in a house or a flat?

- Describe your house.- What would you prefer to have, many friends or a few good friends?

- Do you spend time with your friends?- How did you meet your best friend?

Cue Card

Describe a prize that you want to win. Please say

- What is it?- How did you learn about it?- Why do you want to win it?

Discussion

- Do you like spending time in green places?- How can we learn about the nature?

- Do you like camping?- Do you like sports?

- Should money be the motivation for professional athletes?- How can you motivate employees to do their job better?

- What is the best way to do it? Why

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- Do you work or study?- Did you select this subject for study? Why?

- Do you think your hand writing is good or bad? Why?- Can we really learn about someone’s personality by seeing his/her handwriting?

Cue Card

Talk about something you did for your good health. Please say

- What did you do?- How did you do that?

- Did you enjoy doing that?

Discussion

- What can people do for a healthier lifestyle?- How can school help to promote healthy lifestyle to children?

- What do you think about advertisements on TV?- Do you like them? Why?

- Do like to watch them on TV or through the Internet? Why?- Do you think advertisements on TV can help to spread awareness of healthy lifestyle?

- Do you think newspapers are helpful too?- Do you think street advertisements are helpful? Why?

Interview35- Do you study or work? (I said I was a student)

- What course are you studying and why did you choose this course?- Who does the cooking in your home?

- Can you cook?- Do you think it’s necessary to learn how to cook at school?

- What do you do when you hang out with friends?- Do you hang out with 1 or 2 friends or with a large group of friends?

- When was your last time of going out?

Cue CardIf you could take another course when you finish your current one, what would you choose? You

should say:- What kind of course it would be- What do you want to learn from it

- Why would you choose it

Discussion- Do you think university should only offer courses related to the employment/job or courses on

other topics as well?I said on other topics as well and the examiner said “Good” then asked me

- Which do you think employer should pay more attention to, the qualifications or the experience.

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- What is your name?- Can I see your ID?

- Where is your home town?- What don’t you like about your town?

- Do you cook?- Who usually cooks in your family?

- Is it beneficial for children to learn how to cook?

Cue Card

Describe a photo of you which was taken by someone. Please say:- where it was

- with whom you were- who took the photo

- what special meaning this photo has for you

Discussion

- What do you think is it better: to print photos or not to print?- What do you think about mobile phone cameras? Are they good?

- In your opinion, should people learn how to take professional photos, or anyone can do it?

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