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Hobbies
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Think about question words: What, when, where, why, who w
One of my hobbies is photography. Ive got two digital cameras: one
with me, and one bigger, more expensive camera that I use on specia
time; its like my best friend.
I take photos so that I have a record of the things Ive seen or done.
but I also take pictures of interesting things that I see. I am very inter
mountains, seas, and oceans. I have stunning pictures for sunrise an
and grades of the colors of the sun against the sky.
Describe opinions and feelings
In my opinion, good hobbies are those ones that give you the
other hand may result in you acquiring bad habits. For examp
neglecting your studies.
It is known for its fine weather all over the year and its monum
churches and mosques .
Cairo is a city that never sleeps. You can go out anytime late a
the spirit of the people that makes Cairo very special
Question: Is there anything you dont like about your city?
Over population makes the daily life harder in every way. For e
other problems in Egypt like the problem of unemployment an
Question : How long have you lived in your hometown?
Answer : I have been living here for the past twenty five years or so
Oh yes, there's certainly lots to do there as it's a fairly big city. If you
good restaurants and bars. If you prefer cultural activities there are m
What kind of weather do you like? Why?
I love sunny and dry weather its my favorite because I am the kind o
What kind of weather dont you like? Why?
I hate windy weather because I am the kind of person who loves outd
extra clothes to feel warm
Personal Data
department.
where it lives
and explain how people in your country (or you) feel about this
Topic2:
My favorite animal is cow and it is much more beneficial than other a
protein supply for us. It provides us meat and the leather equipment
cow is used for farming purposes.
The teeth and bones of this animal are sometimes used to make butt
dung is used as fertilizer and to burn fires.
The cow is a four footed animal and its skin is thick. Grass is its main
like this animal mostly for its usefulness for us. In my childhood we h
friendly. They had been very helpful for us. I like it as it is very gentle
Music
make you cry. It can put you in a very nice mood or can make you tea
4) Its often more easy for children to learn music than adults
Oh, thats because its important to have soft fingers and palm to lea
have more flexible fingers and they are more likely to find the correct
anything in a young age.
Birthday
-Yes, but only on every 10th birthday because Chinese people conside
Do you think its important to remember peoples birthdays?
-The other side of the argument believe that its very silly to have a b
that , especially as they get older in age.
Do you like birthdays?
-Sure, who doesn't? Any excuse to party is a good one
-Only if its mine, I prefer receiving presents but find it very annoying
always worry about whether they would like it or not.
Do you prefer birthday parties with your friends or with your family?
-Definitely my friends, with my friends I could let loose and really hav
National celebration
for children.
Over the Christmas period, people decorate their homes and
exchange gifts. In some countries, children perform plays retelling the events of the Nativity, or sing carols that reference
the event. Christmas, along with Easter, is the period of highest
annual church attendance.
A special Christmas family meal is an important part of the
celebration for many, and what is served varies greatly from
country to country. In England and countries influenced by its
traditions, a standard Christmas meal includes turkey, potatoes,
vegetables, sausages and gravy, followed by Christmas
pudding, mince pies and fruit cake.
The core of Christmas that people fail to focus on is giving.
People get very busy with the decoration of the tree and food
gatherings and forget that giving is all about Christmas.
Education
Reading
weather
free time
What do you like to do in your free time?
I do quite a lot of sport actually. I play football mostly - on
Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoon with a local team. I
also play tennis and squash when I can but I don't really get the
time to do them as well every week. I work quite hard at the
moment, so I don't get a lot of free time unfortunately.
Books
Sports
Keeping them mentally and physically fit and for safety reasons
You should say:
possessions
What kinds of possessions give status to people in your
country? Thats a good question. Let me thinkId say it
depends on where you are and who you are with. If you are out
in public, its things like the car you are driving. If you have the
latest Mercedes Benz model, then in my country that is a sign of
status, as most people cant even afford a car at all, whatever
the make. Property, or the house you own, and the possessions
you have in it are also a sign of status. If you have a nice house
in a nice area, then this shows you have money and are
someone important.
Also what you wear reflects your status. If you wear expensive
brands as Gucci for instance. Also if a women wears gold and
diamonds that also gives a say about her status
Has it always been the same or were different possessions
thought of as valuable in the past?
Advertising
Now we'll discuss the role of advertising.
Do you think advertising influences what people buy?
Definitely yes. It makes the product look attractive and
encourages you to buy it.
Is advertising really necessary in modern society?
In modern society competition between companies and
products is increasing. And so yes, advertising at that point
would be a very beneficial tool in delivering your message to
clients and marketing for your products.
adventurous person
I have known him since the age of seven where we met at the
first day in school and then our parents became friends and
we became best friends
and explain why you think this person likes to take risks
what it was about and explain why you did not enjoy it
A wedding
Describe a wedding you attended
You should say
when it was
who got married
Describe some interesting news that you have recently read about
or heard about
You should say:
celebrity
Oh yes. I like English films and I watch them mostly for the special effects
What places should foreigners visit in your hometown? Why?
They should visit the pyramids and the Egyptian museum, in addition to enjoying the phenomenal
It is such a huge structure.
Part 2
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject.
Take notes if you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
You should then speak for between one and two minutes.
He is very important for the family because he loves everyone and he also provides guidance to the family
members.
My brother has a great impact on my personality. My brother is a very honest person and after being
inspired from him, I have also become an honest man. My brother is also a very soft hearted person. I
have also started taking care of other people, and I have also started feeling the pain of other people
What important events do you think might take place in the future?
It's really difficult to predict what will happen in the future; most of the big, historic events of the past
would have been impossible to foresee. For example, I don't think that anyone living 100 years ago could
have imagined that people would one day walk on the moon! If I had to guess what might happen in the
future, I'd like to think that scientists will invent cures for diseases like cancer, and we'll all live longer
In your countrys culture, how do you show that you are being polite?
We really value politeness and good manners in the UK, and there are many types of polite behavior. One
of the first things we learn as children is to say "please" and "thank you". As adults, I think we are careful
not to be too direct in the language we use. For example, we would never say "Bring me the bill" in a
restaurant because this kind of direct instruction would sound rude. It would be much more polite to say
"Could we have the bill, please?".
Are we less polite with members of our families than with people we dont know?
I suppose it's normal to be a bit more relaxed about politeness with family members. Most people tend to
speak in a more informal way at home; in the UK, we still say "please" and "thanks", but it's fine to use
colloquial language and things like nicknames that you would never use with someone you didn't know
When it happened
Who was involved
How you felt at the time
Childhood is most magical and beautiful part of our lives, I remember in specific my tenth birthday which
took place 15 years ago, where my parents organized a surprise birthday party and invited all my school
friends back then to the party, the party had a Mexican theme where everyone was wearing the big
Mexican hats and holding guns, also they bought me a huge birthday cake, also they invited all our family
members, I felt really happy, and blessed and was really excited especially when Knew that they bought
me a dog as a gift, I remember this particular occasion because they bought me a dog and they taught
how to be responsible by taking care of the dog but unfortunately the dog passed away a couple of years
ago and I still feel sad whenever I remember it.
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Starting-off
Ok, then; actually; alright; well, you know;
Point 1
The first thing Id like to mention is
The main thing you need to know is
Id like to begin by highlighting the fact
Point 2
In addition I suppose I should say
Another interesting point
Not only that, but _______is also
exceedingly/remarkably ..
Point 3
And I shouldnt forget to mention that
I guess I could also say that (its) sort-of ..
Finally Id also like to mention ..
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Analytical Writing Assessment
Analysis of an Issue:
1) The issue of _________________ is a controversial one. On the one
hand___________________. On the other hand _________________________. However, in the
final analysis, I believe that ________________.
2) One reason for my belief is that _____________________.
3) Another reason for my belief is ________________________.
4) Perhaps the best reason is _______________________.
5) For all these reasons, I therefore believe that _________________________.
PART 1
Time: 4-5 minutes
Before the part one questions start, there is a brief introduction. The examiner will introduce
him/herself and you will need to tell the examiner your name and show your identification such as a
passport or ID card.
The questions will then begin. This part of the IELTS speaking test is the easiest part. The examiner
will ask you general questions about yourself.
Common topics are on your home, family, job, studies, interests, and a range of similar familiar topic
areas.
The examiner will choose three topic areas and you'll have about four questions on each. So you'll
have around 10-14 questions, depending on how long you speak for on each.
Here is an example:
Id just like to ask you some questions about your work.
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PART 2
Time: 3-4 minutes
In the IELTS speaking part 2 you will have to talk on a topic that the examiner gives you for two
minutes. It is designed to test your ability to speak for an extended period without hesitation or
repetition.
You will be given a card that asks you to 'describe' something. They are topics that you should have
some experience of or know something about.
You may, for example, be asked to describe a person you know, a place you've been to, or a
possession you have, but there are many different topics so you have to be prepared for any topic.
On the card there will also be three sub-points that you should cover when you are speaking.
You will have one minute to prepare what you are going to say, and you'll be given a paper and a
pencil to make notes if you want to.
Here is an example:
PART 3
Time: 4-5 minutes
In the final part of the IELTS speaking test the examiner will have a discussion with you about some
issues that will be related to the topic that you talked about in part 2. The questions in this part are of
a more abstract nature and so are more difficult than the questions in part one and two.
It's a two-way discussion but you will still be expected to do most of the speaking.
Here is an example:
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Hometown
Where is your hometown?
My hometown's in Hanoi, which is the capital city of Vietnam. It's located in the north of the country,
not really that far from the southern Chinese border.
Is there much to do in your hometown?
Oh yes, there's certainly lots to do there as it's a fairly big city. If you like going out in the evening
there are a lot of good restaurants and bars. If you prefer cultural activities there are museums and
art galleries. But if you like nature there are lots of other things outside of the city which are easy to
reach.
What are the people like in your hometown?
They are mostly quite friendly, but as with most big cities everyone is often busy so it may seem as if
they are not interested in speaking or having a chat. But if you live there you know that most people
are quite happy to have a chat if they have time and will help you if needed.
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Studies
What are you studying at the moment?
I'm studying history at university. It's a four year course, and I started it three years ago, so I have just
one year left. I'm enjoying it a lot so it will be sad to finish.
What do you like most about your studies?
We learn about many things from the past such as politics and wars, but I like learning about how
people lived in the past the most. It's amazing to see how our lives have changed so much from the
past up until now. In some ways our lives have got much easier now, but in other ways the simplicity
of life in the past made people much happier. Learning about all that is fascinating.
What do you hope to do in the future when you have finished?
I'm not sure at the moment, but I may go into teaching. This is why I'm doing the IELTS, as I intend to
carry on and do a Masters in a specific area of history. I'll probably decide for sure what to do when I
have completed that.
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Work
What is your job?
I currently work as an office manager at a large marketing company. I've been in the job for about five
years now. I'm usually assigned to work with a specific business in order to improve their sales
through various marketing strategies.
Do you have to work with other people?
Oh yes, all the time. It's a big office and we all have to work as a team if we want to achieve results. I
have colleagues I need to liaise with such as the graphic designers and I also have administration
staff who work under me. And of course I also have to work alongside the companies that we provide
marketing for. So yes, I definitely have to work with other people.
Do you think you will change jobs in the future?
Well, that's not something I'm thinking about at the moment as I really enjoy what I do and it's a really
good company to work for. The pay is good and they have other good benefits such as flexi-time and
end of year bonuses. But that said, change is always a good thing, so I can't see me being there
forever. I'm sure I will change one day.
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Leisure time
What do you like to do in your free time?
I do quite a lot of sport actually. I play football mostly - on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoon
with a local team. I also play tennis and squash when I can but I don't really get the time to do them
as well every week. I work quite hard at the moment, so I don't get a lot of free time unfortunately.
Have your leisure activities changed since you were a child?
Not a great deal actually. I used to love playing football when I was young as well - I played a lot at
school. Though of course I did all the other things kids loved to do such as going out on bike rides
after school and things.
Do you prefer to spend your free time alone or with other people?
It depends on my mood really. I think most people need some time on their own. Sometimes my work
is quite stressful and I spend a lot of time there with others, so it's good to just get home and relax
and read a book or something. But I get bored if I am alone too much so I like to go out and meet
friends in the evening or play football.
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Trains
Do you like to travel by train?
Yes, I quite like them. If you are on a train you can relax and look out the window, read, use your lap
top - it's all quite comfortable. On the bus it's more difficult to do those things because there is less
space and the movement can make you travel sick too. The only problem with trains in my country is
that they are often delayed or late. That can ruin your journey.
Where do you usually go by train?
It's usually on long trips across the country if I want to visit friends or I have an appointment
somewhere. For short journeys around where I live or to work it's much easier to drive or take the
bus. As I said before, you can do things such as read on the train so it's good for long journeys.
When was the last time you travelled by train?
Er....I'm not quite sure, let me think. It was a while ago now. I think the last time was last year when I
went up to see some friends I had not seen for a while in the north of the country. Yes, that was it. It
was a journey of about 3 hours and I had to change trains once during the journey. The first train was
a bit crowded and noisy as I think there were people on there going to a football match, but it was an
ok trip most of the way..
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Time
Are you good at managing your time?
Actually I'd say I'm not too good! I don't really have a system in place to organize things. I know some
people have an electronic organizer or use some device to plan what they are doing but I don't do
that. But I always make sure I am on time for appointments and things like that, and I meet deadlines
and get things done.
How do you manage your time?
As I said, I don't have any specific system in place to manage my time. For example, if I am at work
and I have a lot of cases, I just go through them each day and decide which I need to tackle first. At
work we do have an online diary which I guess I use, so in that sense I do manage my time to an
extent.
When is it most important for you to manage your time?
I think it is probably when you are at work. When out of work, it's not really going to affect things too
much, or at least only yourself, if you are late to meet friends or for an appointment, or if you are
getting things done in your house. But at work, it will cause problems if you don't manage your time
effectively because you could miss deadlines or miss appointments. You could lose your job. So at
work is when it is most important to manage your time.
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Books
What kind of books do you like to read?
I mostly like to read biographies. I'm not sure why but it is interesting to read about people's real lives,
especially when they have had interesting lives and have had to deal with many problems. I do read
fiction as well, but I often find it difficult to get hold of a book that I really like. I also like reading about
books to do with current affairs.
Do you read the same kind of books now that you read when you were a child?
Not really, no. Actually I didn't read that much when I was a child, but if I did it was mainly fiction
books, such as fairy tales. Things like The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Fantasy things.
When do you think is the best time to read?
I think any time is ok, but when I read I like to concentrate, so I can't read for a short time like on a
bus ride like some people do. I like to put time aside to enjoy it. So if I have some free time at the
weekend I might read for a few hours. And I nearly always read before I go to bed - this really helps
me to sleep.
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Art Galleries
Are there many art galleries where you live?
No, not that I know of. I live in a small town so I don't think there are any, though we do have a few
museums and other cultural institutions. In our capital city there are quite a few art galleries, however.
Did you like to go to art galleries when you were a child?
I've never been that interested in art to be honest, so not really. We were taken to one as part of a trip
when I was at school. It has a lot of paintings from famous artists from our country. It was quite
interesting to see I guess but I've not been to any since.
Should people have to pay to go to art galleries?
I think it depends really. If possible they should be free because if people do have to pay they are less
likely to go and see it. But on the other hand these things cost money so a small fee may be
necessary if it can keep the art gallery going and keep it open. Ideally though the government should
pay for this as I believe this kind of thing is paid for by our taxes.
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Swimming
Can you swim?
Yes I can. I learnt at school when I was about 7 years old. Swimming lessons were compulsory at our
school, like most schools I think.
Are there many places to swim near you?
Yes, there are a few public swimming pools. There is the main indoor one at a big sports complex in
the center of town. There are also a couple of outdoor ones, but you can only use them in summer as
it is be too cold in winter. One is a big one in a park, the other is a much smaller one.
Do you think everyone ?
Of course, I think it's very important. Firstly, you spend much of your life on holiday by water, for
example, when you go to the beach on holiday, so you won't be able to enjoy yourself with your
friends if you can't swim. Also, for safety reasons it's very important. You often hear about sad
accidents involving young children so it's very important
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Be prepared to talk about your hobbies and how often you do them. Search online or in language books for texts
describing your pastimes. Note down and learn any useful words, phrases or collocations, and then practise talking about
your hobbies with a friend.
10. I collect antiques. I really enjoy going round the shops looking for a bargain.
(you collect stamps, coins, antiques)
11. I try to practice playing the guitar every day.
(to make music with a musical instrument)
12. I usually go jogging two or three times a week.
(run slowly, especially as a form of exercise)
13. I took up hiking because I wanted to get more exercise.
(a long walk in the country)
14. I don't really do anything in my spare time.
(time when you are not working)
15. In winter, I do quite a lot of skiing.
(in English you normally do a lot of / a bit of sport)
16. In summer, I play tennis and cricket.
(in English you normally play a game)
Holiday making
17. My aunt is a great traveler: she's been to every country in Europe.
(a person who is travelling or who often travels)
18. We toured / went / were on a tour round the United States last summer.
(to make a journey for pleasure during which you visit many places)
19. I will be going overseas in my new job.
(to travel to another country across the sea)
20. The island's economy is heavily dependent on tourism.
(the business of providing Holidays for people)
21. We went on an excursion to the mountains.
(an organized trip with a group of people)
22. I'm not taking any holiday / vacation
(time when you do not go to work for a special reason)
23. I'm taking a short break and going to my sister's for a few days.
(a short period of time when you do not work)
24. You look exhausted. You should take a few days off and relax.
(not present at work)
25. I can't come I'm afraid. I'm on holiday / off that week.
(to leave your home and go somewhere else for a holiday)