AKING CANDIDATE’S CUE CARD. UNIVERSITY CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS You have just arrived at a new university. It is orientation week and you want to know about the different clubs and associations you can join. Your examiner is a Student Union representative. Ask the examiner about: benefits costs types of clubs meeting times ‘Task 1 TINTERVIEWER’S NOTES, UNIVERSITY CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS Prompts for interviewer Overseas Students Club + Meets once a week in Student Centre, near Library + Helps you to meet other students + Financial contributions weleome Chess Club + Meets once a week in Library + Plays other universities + No subscription Table Tennis Club + Meets every day at Iunch-time in student area near canteen, + Arranges tournaments + $5.00 subscription All welcome Not suitable for beginners ‘ous players only All welcome SpeakingAKING CANDIDATE’S CUE CARD. ‘Task 2 ASKING FOR AN EXTENSION You have to give in a piece of work to your lecturer next Wednesday. You need two more weeks to prepare the assignment because you have had difficulty obtaining the reference books. Your examiner is your lecturer: Find out if you can have an extension. Ask the examiner about: regulations regarding late work possibility of having more time different sources for books/information assistance with writing for overseas students 'TERVIEWER’S NOTES ASKING FOR AN EXTENSION ‘The student is seeking extra time for an assignment. + The student may need to write a letter. + The student has had plenty of time to prepare the work and should not really need two more weeks. + Provide some idea about where he/she may get hold of the books. + Offer advice about the “Learning Assistance Centre” on the campus which helps students with essay writing, After some resistance, agree to an extension of one week. Speaking 53Practice Test 3 14 SPEAKING CANDIDATE'S CUE CARD Task 3 THE PUBLIC HOLIDAY There will soon be a public holiday in the country your examiner comes from. You want to find out about the holiday. Ask the examiner about: the name of the public holiday the significance of the holiday y of services on the day (banks/shops/cinemas) things for visitors to do how she/he plans to spend the day INTERVIEWER’S NOTES THE PUBLIC HOLIDAY Choose a lesser known public holiday from your country. Be prepared to provide some accurate information on the history and significance of the day. If in-country, tell the candidate how you will spend the day. If you are in a non-English speaking country, tell the candidate how people normally spend this day back home, Provide information about the availability of shops, services and banks on the day.Speaking OE AIG CANDIDATE'S CUE CARD Task 4 THE EXCURSION The Overseas Students’ Club is organising an excursion to a local tourist spot. You are thinking of joining the exursion. Your examiner is one of the organisers. Ask the examiner about: destination means of transport length of excursion cost meals clothing/equipment INTERVIEWER’S NOTES THE EXCURSION Select an authentic tourist destination about two hours’ drive from your city. Provide the following information according to local facts: * Details about what can be seen/done there + Special bus provided + Departure and arrival times + Suggest appropriate local cost + Meals not provided — students can buy or bring food + Walking shoes recommended 93Speaking ‘Theesaminer asks the candidate about hin hes, hither hom, work oe sues and ether failiar topics. EXAMPLE Family + "Do you havea lrg fy «sal family? ‘Cun eu tell me something about Hem? How mucin time do you manage to spend with members of’ yourfily? ‘What sos ofthings do you like to 8 ogee? ido yu get on well with your family Why?) 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[7] PART 2 PDvcribe atin ora programme which necmaasarong ] Yau wil et te about the toe Sor npreaion on eu. oz mines Youve one mnscto nk oat what you're age ‘Yeon se nate toh yon if ‘hor tem ar TV progr was seat anaes wy ts ft or TV programe made ue an imprest on a PARTS Discussion topics: Peoples cent gnghattsnowatayt Example ston: oyu te cma hs insesedr deren ppday in wom yee In yee ope, wl itd cnt ito te fate ‘ate be rages nd danas of ming fof reife events? ‘How ipo do youthak tte ora dimer io remuninv athe niga sry? Baanpl gusto ‘Shade nd lvidn be cere told web fe to chee whe we Hossa ak encase as wl dhage athe se 20 Yeas? 3Speaking PART 1 “The examiner asks the candidate about himvhersl hier heme, work oe udes nd eher fiir ‘opis EXAMPLE Visitors ‘+ What would you sugges a vistor should se and doin your country? + ae thee any Gadtonal ans cr music you would recommend? + Tellme about the king of foreign vistrsorturiss who wt your xu. * tn what ways has tourism changed you eau? PART? Dever a memorae eent oer ‘You willhavetota bout hetopic ‘You hula foe to2minges You have ane ‘torent minut think bout wat you eee ee retina He soing to sy. You ean make ome 0 cian Hay scent as meray oes top you if yan wish PARTS Discussion topic “Teroeot ceremony in Example questions: ow important are cermoniesin our ives? Do yu se the role of private al public ceremonies changing inthe ire? Acne tomaeiag a yomrcnntry Bump questions Have stinadesta mariage changed in recent years? Invwhat ways do men and women fel ciferentiy about manage, in your opinion? ent of mation ba econ Bape questions ‘What srt of rational vents make headlines in your cunt? DDoesthe media in your country pay more aention to slobtl er mona evens?Speaking PART 1 “The examiner asks the candidate about himhersl, hisier heme, work oc sues und eer fair topics EXAMPLE Daly Routine + What would you ik to change in your dil outine? + arcallyourdaysthesame? + Tellme abot your typical weekday and your ypcal weekend, “+ Whats the balance af weekisudy and ee time in your normal day? PART2 ‘ese somcaing ou on waka sveryimport yen. | Youwillhaveto tk about the ‘You shut lope for to 2 minutes Youve were tm neat to think aboot wha mamas Jour ging to sy. You can make eee Some notes to help you if you wish PARTS Discussion topics: Example questions: ‘What kind of passions show dats in your country? Do you think it was fee ee you erindparens? Example questions ‘Modem sie i often called ‘materialistic’. Why do you hin hiss? Do you think consimersm iva positive ora nepali development? Buample qrestions ‘whats therle of advertising? How do you think the Imenet affect ying patterns inthe ure?Speaking Sa Le a PART 1 ‘Your country + Which part of your country do most people live in? + Tell me about the main industries there. + How easy is it to travel around your country? + Has your country changed much since you were a child? PART 2 You will have to talk about the topic for Desc x wallesorm parson oe oe | ve mimat 2 ‘You have one minute to think about what You should say: you're going to say. who this person is You can make some notes to help you if what this person has done you wish. why this person is well known and explain why you admire this person. PART 3 Discussion topics: Famous people in your country Example questions: ‘What kind of people become famous people these days? Isthis different from the kind of achievement that made people famous in the past? Io what way? How do you think people will become famous in the future? Being in the pablic eye Example questions: ‘What are the good things about being famous? Are there any disadvantages? How does the media in your country treat famous people? Why do you think ordinary people are interested in the lives of famous people? 31Test 2 STU ent: PART 1 The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Colour + What's your favourite colour? (Why?] + Do you like the same colours now as you did when you were younger? (Why/Why not?] + What can you learn about a person from the colours they like? + Do any colours have a special meaning in your culture? PART 2 Describe a song or a piece of masle you You will have to talk about the topic for one mn to two minutes, ‘You have one minute to think about what You should say: - you're going to say. what the song or music is You can make some notes to help you if you what kind of song or musie it is aah where you first heard it and explain why you like i PART 3 Discussion topics: Music and young people Example questions ‘What kinds of music are popular with young people in your culture? What do you think influences a young person's taste in music? How has technology affected the kinds of music popular with young people? ‘Music and society Example questions: Tell me about any traditional music in your culture. How important is it for a culture to have musical traditions? Why do you think countrics have national anthems or songs?Speaking PART I The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself. his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Entertainment * Do you prefer relaxing at home or going out in the evening? [Why?] + When you go out for an evening, what do you like to do? + How popular is this with other people in your country? + Isthere any kind of entertainment you do not like? [Why/Why not?) PART 2 Describe one of your friends, You will have to talk about the topic for one You should say: hhow you met to two 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. how long you have known each other how you spend time together and explain why you like this person. PART 3 Discussion topics: Qualities of friends Example questions: What do you think are the most important qualities for friends to have? Which are more important to people, their family or their friends? Why? What do you think causes friendships to break up? Other relationships Example questions: What other types of relationship, apart from friends or family, are important in people's lives today? Have relationships with neighbours where you live changed in recent years? How? How important do you think it is for a person to spend some time alone? Why/Why not? 7Test 4 SUL PART 1 The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topies. EXAMPLE Clothes + How important are clothes and fashion to you? [Why/Why not?] + What kind of clothes do you dislike? [Why?] + How different are the clothes you wear now from those you wore 10 years ago? + What do you think the clothes we wear say about us? PART 2 Describe a festival that is important in ‘You will have to talk about the topic for one to two 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, PART 3 Diseussion topics: Purpose of festivals and celebrations Example questions Why do you think festivals are important events in the working year? Would you agree that the original significance of festivals is often lost today? Is it good or bad, do you think? Do you think that new festivals will be introduced in the tuture? What kind? Festivals and the media Example questions What role does the media play in festivals, do you think? Do you think it’s good or bad to watch festivals on TV? Why? How may globalisation affect different festivals around the world? 100Test 1 PART 1 ‘The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Keeping in contact with people + How do you usually contact your friends? [Why?] * Do you prefer to contact different people in different ways? [Why] + Do you find it easy to keep in contact with friends and family? [Why/Why not?] + In your country, did people in the past keep in contact in the same ways as they do today? [Why/Why not?) PART 2 Describe a party that you enjoyed. {ou will have to talk about the topic for ‘You should say: yn fre to two minutes. ‘whose party it was and what (u/s) ~ oui lave ne minute to think about what celebrating ‘Soul are going to say. where the party was held and who went to it | You can make some notes to help you if what people did during the party you wish, and explain what you enjoyed about this party. PART 3 Discussion topics: Family parties Example questions: ‘What are the main reasons why people organise family parties in your country? In some places people spend a lot of money on parties that celebrate special family events. Is this ever true in your country? Do you think this is a good trend or a bad trend? Are there many differences between family parties and parties given by friends? Why do you think this is? National celebrations Example questions: ‘What kinds of national celebration do you have in your country? Who tends to enjoy national celebrations more: young people or old people? Why? Why do you think some people think that national celebrations are a waste of government money? Would you agree or disagree with this view? Why? 32 www.TopSage.comSpeaking SPEAKING PARTI ‘The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Laughing What kinds of thing make you laugh? ‘Do you think it’s important for people to laugh? [Why/Why not] + Do you like making other people laugh? [Why/Why not?) Is laughing the same as feeling happy, do you think? [Why/Why not?] PART 2 Describe an idea you had for improving something at work or college. ‘You should say: ‘when and where you had your idea what your idea was who you told about your idea ‘and explain why you thought your idea would make an improvement. PART 3 Discussion topics: ‘Ideas and education Example questions: ‘You will have to talk about the topic for ‘one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. ‘You can make some notes to help you if you wish, ‘Some people think that education should be about memorising the important ideas of the past. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Should education encourage students to have their own new ideas? Why? How do you think teachers could help students to develop and share their own ideas? Ideas in the workplace Example questions: Should employers encourage their workers to have new ideas about improving the company? Why? Do you think people sometimes dislike ideas just because they are new? Why? ‘What is more difficult: having new ideas or putting them into practice? Which is more important for a successful company? 55 www.TopSage.comTest3 Seon! PART 1 ‘The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Cold weather * Have you ever been in very cold weather? [When?] + How often is the weather cold where you come from? + Are some parts of your country colder than others? [Why?] + Would you prefer to live in a hot place or a cold place? [Why] PART 2 Describe a competition (e.g. TV, college/work or sports competition) that you took part in. You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. ‘You have one minute to think about ‘You should say: y , i what kind of competition it was and how 4 Wwhabyyou are going to say. found out about it "You can make some notes to help you what you had to do if you wish. what the prizes were ‘and explain why you chose to take part in this, ‘competition. PART 3 Discussion topics: ‘Competitions in school Example questions: Why do you think some school teachers use competitions as class activities? Do you think it is a good thing to give prizes to children who do well at school? Why? Would you say that schools for young children have become more or less competitive since you were that age? Why? ‘Sporting competitions. Example questions: ‘What are the advantages and disadvantages of intensive training for young sportspeople? Some people think that competition leads to a better performance from sports stars. Others think it just makes players feel insecure. What is your opinion? Do you think that itis possible to become too competitive in sport? In what way? 80 www.TopSage.comSpeaking PART 1 ‘The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE ‘Travelling to work or college + How do you usually travel to work or college? [Why?] + Have you always travelled to work/college in the same way? [Why/Why not? + What do you like about travelling to work/college this way? ‘+ What changes would improve the way you travel to work/college? [Why?] PART 2 Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you | You will have to talk about the topic ‘Bed meet, for one to two minutes. You should say: ‘You have one minute to think about what it is what you are going to say. how you learned to use it You can make some notes to help you how long you have had if you wish. and explain why you find this piece of electronic ‘equipment useful. PART 3 Discussion topics: Technology and housework Example questions: ‘What kinds of machine are used for housework in modern homes in your country? How have these machines benefited people? Are there any negative effects of using them? Do you think all new homes will be equipped with household machines in the future? Why? Technology in the workplace Example questions: ‘What kinds of equipment do most workers need to use in offices today? How have developments in technology affected employment in your country? Some people think that technology has brought more stress than benefits to employed people nowadays. Would you agree or disagree? Why? 103 www.TopSage.comTest 1 ReaD Ie) PART 1 ‘The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Neighbours + How well do you know the people who live next door to you? + How often do you see them? [Why/Why not?] * What kinds of problem do people sometimes have with their neighbours? + How do you think neighbours can help each other? PART 2 You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. ‘You have one minute to think You should say: ‘about what you are going to say. what the questionnaire/survey was about You can make some notes to why you were asked to give your opinions | help you if you wish. what opinions you gave and explain how you felt about giving your ins in this questionnaire/survey. Describe a time when you were asked to give your opinion in a questionnaire or survey Discussion topics: Asking questions Example questions: ‘What kinds of organisation want to find out about people's opinions? Do you think that questionnaires or surveys are good ways of finding out people's opinions? What reasons might people have for not wanting to give their opinions? Questionnaires in school Example questions: Do you think it would be a good idea for schools to ask students their opinions about lessons? ‘What would the advantages for schools be if they asked students their opinions? ‘Would there be any disadvantages in asking students’ opinions? 32Speaking Sd a cd PART 1 The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Newspapers and Magazines + Which magazines and newspapers do you read? [Why?] + What kinds of article are you most interested in? [Why?] + Have you ever read a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language? [When/Why?] + Do you think reading a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language is a good way to learn the language? [Why/Why not?] PART 2 You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish, Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to. You should say: where the restaurant was why you chose this restaurant what type of food you ate in this restaurant and explain why you enjoyed eating in this restaurant. PART 3 Discussion topics: Restaurants Example questions: Why do you think people go to restaurants when they want to celebrate something? Which are more popular in your country: fast food restaurants or traditional restaurants? Why do you think that is? Some people say that food in an expensive restaurant is always better than food in a cheap restaurant - would you agree? Producing food Example questions: Do you think there will be a greater choice of food available in shops in the future, or will there be less choice? What effects has modem technology had on the way food is produced? How important is it for a country to be able to grow all the food it needs, without importing any from other countries? 55Test 3 SPEAKING PART 1 The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE: Flowers * Do you like to have flowers in your home? (Why/Why not?] + Where would you go to buy flowers? (Why? + On what occasions would you give someone flowers? + Are flowers important in your culture? [Why/Why not?], PART 2 You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think Describe a meeting you remember going to at work, college or school. You should say: about what you are going to when and where the meeting was held say. who was at the meeting You can make some notes to what the people at the meeting talked help you if you wish. about and explain why you remember going to this meeting. PART 3 Discussion topics: Going to meetings Example questions: What are the different types of meeting that people often go to? ‘Some people say that no-one likes to go to meetings — what do you think? Why can it sometimes be important to go to meetings? International meetings Example questions: ‘Why do you think world leaders often have meetings together? ‘What possible difficulties might be involved in organising meetings between world leaders? Do you think that meetings between international leaders will become more frequent in the future? Or will there be less need for worid leaders to meet? 80‘Speaking SPEAKING PART 1 ‘The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE. Television How often do you watch television? [WhylWhy not?] Which television channel do you usually watch? [Why?] Do you enjoy the advertisements on television? [Why/Why not?] Do you think most programmes on television are good? [Why/Why not?] PART 2 — You will have to talk about the Describe a friend of your family you topic for one to two minutes. remember from your childhood. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. You should say: who the person was how your family knew this person how often this person visited your family and explain why you remember this person. PART 3 Discussion topics: Friendship Example questions: What do you think makes someone a good friend to a whole family? Do you think we meet different kinds of friend at different stages of our lives? In what ways are these types of fiend different? How easy is it to make friends with people from a different age group? Influence of friends Example questions: Do you think itis possible to be friends with someone if you never meet them in person? Is this real friendship? What kind of influence can friends have on our lives? How important would you say itis to have friends from different cultures? 103