TEST 1
Writing
Under British and Australian laws
a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about
the defendant’s criminal record.
This protects the person who is being accused of the crime.
Some lawyers have suggested that
this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past
facts before they reach their decision about the case.
Do you agree or disagree? Give
reasons for your answers.
You should write at least 250 words.
Speaking
PART-1
The examiner will as you
questions about yourself, such as:
What’s your name?
Where do you live?
What family members do you live
with?
What are you studying?
What do you like about your
studies?
What do you like about learning
English?
How often do you use English?
PART-2
A city you have visited
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the topic below
carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think
about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help
you if you wish.
Describe a city you have visited
which has impressed you.
You should say:
Where it is situated?
Why
you visited it?
What
you liked about it?
PART-3
At the end of your talk, the
examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop talking.
For example, he or she might ask you:
Do you like cities generally?
Would you like to live in the
city you spoke about?
Once your talk in part-2 is over,
your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part-
2. The examiner may ask you to
speak about these points.
A city you have visited.
Advantages of living in a big
city.
Negative aspects of crowded
cities.
Architectural design.
Paying for the services.
Transport.
TEST 2
Writing
Present a written argument or case
to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic:
Some employers reward members of
staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra
money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative
impact on others.
To what extent is this style of
management effective?
Are there better ways of
encouraging employees to work hard?
You should write at least 250
words.
You should use your own ideas,
knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant
evidence.
Speaking
PART-1
The examiner will ask you
questions about yourself, such as:
What’s your name?
What nationality are you?
What part of your country do you
come from?
Can you describe your home
town/village?
What do you like doing in your
free time? Why?
Are there any new hobbies that
you would like to take up? Why?
PART-2
A competition
INSTRUCTION
Read the topic below carefully.
You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think
about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help
you if you wish.
Describe a competition (or
contest) that you have entered.
You should say:
When the competition took place?
What you had to do?
How well you did it?
Describe how you felt about the
competition.
At the end of your talk, the
examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop talking.
For example, he or she might ask you:
Do you enjoy entering
competitions?
Have you entered any other
competitions?
PART-3
Once your talk in part-2 is over,
your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part-
2. The examiner may ask you to
speak about these points.
Competitions at a young age.
Competitions at your school.
Value of international
competitions.
The psychology of competing.
Competitive spirit.
TEST 3
Writing
In the past, sporting champions
used to be motivated primarily by the desire to win a match or to break world
records. These days, they are more likely to be motivated by prize money and
the opportunity to be famous.
What message does this send to
young people and how does this attitude to sport affect the sports
themselves?
Give reasons for your answers.
Speaking
PART-1
What country do you come from?
Which other countries have you
visited?
Are there any countries you would
like to visit? Why?
What do you find difficult about
travelling?
What do you enjoy about
travelling?
What is your preferred method of
travel?
PART-2
A job you have done
INSTRUCTION
Please read the topic below
carefully. You will ask to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think
about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help
you if you wish.
Describe a job that you have
done.
You should say:
How you got the job?
What the job involved?
How long the job lasted?
Describe how well you did the
job?
At the end of your talk, the
examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop talking.
For example, he or she might ask
you:
Do you value the experience you
had in this job?
Would you consider doing the same
type of job again?
PART-3
Once your talk in part-2 is over,
your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part-
2. The examiner may ask you to
speak about these points.
Advantages of young people
working
Types of part-time work.
Choosing a career.
Motivating people to work.
Job security-Vs-having more than
one career.
TEST 4
Writing
Failure is proof that the desire
wasn’t strong enough?
To what extent do you agree with
this statement? Give reasons for your answers.
Speaking
PART-1
The examiner will ask you some
questions.
What town or city do you come
from?
Can you describe you family home?
What does your family usually do
at the weekend?
Do you like going out with your
family? Why?
Where would you like to take a
holiday? Why?
Who would you most like to go-on
holiday with?
What was the best holiday you’ve
ever had?
PART-2
A museum you have visited
INSTRUCTION
Please read the topic below
carefully. You will ask to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think
about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help
you if you wish.
Describe a museum or art gallery
that you have visited.
You should say:
Where it is?
Why you went there?
What you particularly remember
about the place?
At the end of your talk, the
examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop
talking.
For example, he or she might ask
you:
Do you like museums/art
galleries?
Would you recommend this one to
other people?
PART-3
Once your talk in part-2 is over,
your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part-
2. The examiner may ask you to
speak about these points.
The need for museums and art
galleries in our society.
Making museums more interesting.
Museum art-Vs-popular art.
Graffiti* -art or vandalism
The role of public artworks, e.g.
statues and buildings.
TEST 5
Writing
Present a written argument or
case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic.
To be labelled a ‘work or Art’, a
painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are
unique. However, over the past century these has been a decline in the quality
of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of
art to be labelled ‘master pieces’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed.
Do you agree or disagree? Give
reasons for your answers.
Speaking
PART-1
The examiner will ask you some
questions.
What part of your country do you
come from?
How long have your lived there?
How do you like to travel around?
What types of restaurants are
there in your city/town/village?
Which is your favourite? Why?
What sort of food do you parents
like to eat?
PART-2
You school days
INSTRUCTION
Please read the topic below
carefully. You will ask to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think
about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help
you if you wish.
You should say:
When it happened?
What was good about it?
Why you particularly remember
this event?
At the end of your talk, the
examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop talking.
For example, he or she might ask
you:
Did you enjoy your time at
school?
Would you recommend your school
to others?
PART-3
Once your talk in part-2 is over,
your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part-
2. The examiner may ask you to
speak about these points.
Single sex-Vs-co-educational
schools.
School uniforms.
The teacher as authority or
friend.
The role of the teacher in the
language classroom.
Education-Vs-training.
TEST 6
Writing
Popular events like the football
world cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing
international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way.
To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this opinion?
Speaking
PART-1
The examiner will ask you some
questions.
Do you have a large family or a
small family?
Can you tell me something about
them?
How much time do you manage to
spend with members of your family?
What sorts of things do you like
to do together?
Did/Do you get on well with your
family? [Why?]
PART-2
Describe a teacher who has
influenced you in your education.
INSTRUCTION
Please read the topic below
carefully. You will ask to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think
about what you’re going to say.
You can make some notes to help
you if you wish.
You should say:
Where you met them?
What subject they taught?
What was special about them?
PART-3
Once your talk in part-2 is over,
your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part-
2. The examiner may ask you to
speak about these points
Discussion
Developments in
Education.
Example Question.
How has education changed in your
country in the last 10 years?
What changes do you foresee in
the next 50 years?
A nation
education system.
Example Question.
How do the expectations of today’s
school leavers compare with those of the previous generation?
What role do you think
extracurricular activities play in education?
Different
Styles/methods of teaching and learning
What method of learning works
best of your?
How beneficial do you think it is
to group students according to their level of ability?
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