Influential Teacher Card 1

CARD 1
PART 2
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 youre gong to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.
You should say:

where you met them
what subject they taught
what was special about them
and explain why this person influenced you so much.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Developments in education in Indonesia
How has education changed in Indonesia in the last 10 years?

What changes do you foresee in the next 50 years?
What are the major problems facing Indonesian schools and how can they be
overcome?
How do the expectations of todays 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 teaching and learning styles are favoured in your country?

How beneficial do you think it is to group students according to their level of
ability?
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CARD 2
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
1 to 2 minutes.
Describe your favourite room.
You should say:

what you use the room for
how the room is decorated
what objects there are in the room
and explain why it is your favorite room.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
The functions of family rooms

Describe the main activities that go on in a family room in your culture.
Compare the function of family rooms today with a generation ago.
Evaluate the importance in Indonesian culture of spending time with family as
opposed to sending time with friends. Is this changing?
Entertaining
Describe how people entertain guests in your country.
Evaluate the importance of hospitality as a value in Indonesian culture.
Compare what forms of entertainment young people and adults prefer in your
culture.
CARD 3
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
1 to 2 minutes.
Describe a photograph or picture that you like.
You should say:

what the picture / photograph shows
when the picture / photograph dates from
how the picture / photograph makes you feel
and explain why you particularly like this picture/photograph.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Photographs of important events

Describe the types of events that people take photographs of in your culture.
Consider why people take photographs of important events.
Speculate on changes in the way people in your culture record important events
over the last generation. What changes do you predict will occur in the future?
Art
Describe the most important traditional art forms in your culture.
Comment on the changes in Art forms in Indonesia over the last generation.
Compare the importance of art and science for humanity.
Assess the extent to which computer graphics may be called an art form.
CARD 4
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2
minutes.
Describe a town or city you would like to visit.
You should say:

where is it
how it is similar to your hometown
how it is different from your hometown
and explain why you would especially like to visit this place.
Discus
sion topics:
Urbanization
How have
cities changed
in Indonesia
in recent
decades?
What changes
do you
predict will
occur in the
next decade?
Explain the
causes of
urban drift in
Indonesia.
(i.e. people
moving from
rural to urban
areas
Urbanization
problems
What are
the problems
associated
with city life
in Indonesia?
What are
the causes
and effects of
the
problem(s)?
What are
the potential
solutions to
the
problem(s)?
PART 3
CARD 5
PART 2
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 youre
gong to say.
You can make some
notes to help you if
you wish.
Describe an
important year
in your life.
You should say:

how
old you were

what
important things you
remember from that
year

where
these things
happened.
and say why
you think that
year was so
important for
you.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Family History
Evaluate the importance of family history in Indonesia (i.e. oral
history that is handed down from one generation to another).
Discuss the best ways to keep family history alive.
Compare family history and national history. In what ways are they
different?
National History
Discuss whether it is important for citizens to study the history of
their nation.
Why has studying history become less popular these days in your
opinion?
What can be done to encourage young people to become interested
in history?
CARD 6
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
minutes.
Describe your favorite clothes.

You should say:
what your favorite clothes are now
how your taste in clothing has changed over
time
what kind of clothes you dislike and why
and explain why the way you dress is important to you.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Clothes and Fashion

Is chasing a fashionable image a waste of time and money?
Describe how attitudes towards fashion and image have changed
over the last decade in Indonesia?
What do you think of designer clothes for small children?
Describe the importance of traditional costume in Indonesia?
Are school uniforms better than free choice of clothes for school?
What should people do with their old clothes to prevent waste?
CARD 7
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
minutes.
Describe something you have made or created.

You should say:
what it was
why you decided to make it
what steps you took to complete it
and say how you felt about making it.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Creativity
How do you define creativity?
Do you think creativity is encouraged enough in Indonesian schools?
What is more important being original or being able to follow
instructions well?
What are the best ways to develop creativity?
To what extent are artists and creative people valued in Indonesian
society?
Will people in the future have more opportunities for creative
pursuits or less in Indonesia?
CARD 8
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
minutes.
Talk about a book you liked when you were a child.
You should say:

what the name of the book was and who wrote it
what the book was about
what you liked best about the book
and explain why that particular book was your favorite book.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Reading habits in your country
To what extent have peoples reading habits in Indonesia changed over the
last generation?
What has caused these changes in peoples reading habits?
Are libraries going to become less or more popular in Indonesia in the
future?
Do people in Indonesia tend to read to learn things or for entertainment?
In what ways are books preferable to movies?
Have any books changed your view of life in a deep way?
CARD 9
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
minutes.
Describe an enjoyable event that you experienced

when you were at school.
You should say:
when it happened
what was good about it
why you particularly remember this event
and explain how you felt about this event.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Schools
Explain the difference between education versus - training.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of single sex versus co-educational
schools.
What factors contribute towards building a good school?
Are school uniforms important and should they be compulsory?
Consider whether the role of the teacher should be as an authority or a friend.
Evaluate the role of the teacher in the second language classroom.
CARD 10
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
minutes.
You have one minute to think about what youre going to say.
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
and describe how you felt about the competition.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Competition
Define what you understand by the competitive spirit.
Describe the psychology of competing.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of encouraging competition at a young
age.
Should competition within the school system be promoted?
Has Indonesian society become more or less competitive over the last decades?
What is the value of international competitions?
CARD 11
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to

talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
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
and explain why you were particularly impressed by this city.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Urban lifestyle and problems

What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?
What are the negative aspects of crowded cities?
How has architectural design in Indonesian cities changed over the last
decade?
Who should bear the responsibility of paying for services in the city -
the user or the government?
How can urban transport problems be overcome?
CARD 12
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for 1
to 2 minutes.
Describe a book you have read that impressed you.

You should say:
when you read it
what it was about
what you thought was interesting about it
and explain why it impressed you.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Different types of reading materials and their purpose.
(describe) what types of publications are popular in your country.
Discuss the effect of electronic media on reading and literacy.
(evaluate) the influence of TV and computer games on reading habits.
(speculate on) the future of books as a source of information and
relaxation.
The information society

(explain) why modern society is often called the information
society.
(comment on) the advantages and disadvantages of widespread access
to the Internet.
(speculate on) what sorts of information will become more valuable
in the future.
CARD 13
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
1 to 2 minutes.
Describe a sport, hobby or other pastime you are particularly

interested in.
You should say:
how you started this activity

how the activity works
whether you need any special equipment
and explain why this activity is particularly beneficial to you.
PART 3
Sports
Describe the most popular sports in your country.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of competitive sports.
Hobbies and pastime
Compare modern leisure activities with traditional ones.
Describe traditional hobbies and pastimes in your country.
Do you think that computer games are changing the types of hobbies
and games that are popular in your society?
Television
Assess the quality of TV programs in your country.
Discuss whether television is harmful for young people.
CARD 14
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk ab
minutes.
Describe an
important
event you have
attended.
You should say:
when
it
occurr
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what
the
purpos
es of
the
event
was
how
you
felt
about
the
event
and explain
why it
particularly
impressed you.
PART 3
The role of cultural and sporting events in society

(describe) what types of cultural and sporting events are important in your
society .
(evaluate) the purpose such events have in a society.
(compare) what events are popular now and what were popular in the past.
(comment on) the relationship between sport and national pride.
(explain) how sports affect you personally.
(speculate on) the future place of sport in your country.
The commercialization of culture
(describe) how sporting and cultural events are marketed in your country.
(evaluate) the role of the media in determining the importance of
different events.
(speculate on) what entertainment will become more important in the
future.
CARD 15
PART 2
Describe a job
that youve
done.
You should say:
how you got the job

what the job involved

and describe
how well you
did the job and
how you felt
about it.
PART 3
Advantages and disadvantages of students working part-time.

Opportunities for students to find part-time work in Indonesia.
Most important considerations when choosing a career.
What factors motivate people to work.
What is more important: - job security or job satisfaction.
Is the idea of having one career over your working life still valid in
Indonesia.
Compare working conditions today with a generation ago.
What changes do you predict will occur in the world of work in your
country over the next 50 years?
CARD 16
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
to 2 minutes.
Describe a trip or a holiday youve recently taken.

Tell me about:
where you went and why
who you went with
what you did
and what made this trip particularly memorable for you.
PART 3
Travel
Describe how tourism industry has developed in your area/ other areas.
Describe what things your area offers tourists.
Evaluate what types of tourist tourism bring to your area.
How has tourism changed your area compared with how it used to be?
Evaluate how tourism is good for the economy of a country.
Speculate on what other benefits tourism might bring to a country.
Environmental & other problems caused by tourism

Evaluate how the growth of tourism has affected the countryside and
wildlife in your area/country.
Discuss whether the advantages of tourism outweigh the disadvantages.
CARD 17
PART 2
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 youre gong to
say.
Describe a place youve visited in your country which is famous

for its beauty.
Tell me about:
where it is in your country
what it looks like
why its important to your country
and explain why you have particularly chosen to talk about this place.
PART 3
Cities and towns

Describe the biggest city in your country.
Compare life in the city with life in the countryside in Indonesia.
Describe how the life will change in the future for urban and rural
dwellers in your country.
Transport
Describe the public transport system in your country.
Compare public and private transport.
Discuss the pros and cons of air travel.
Pollution
Discuss the effects of industrialization in your country.
Evaluate the levels of pollution in your country.
CARD 18
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
to 2 minutes.
Describe an
interesting
member of
your family.
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PART 3
Relationships and society

Discuss the most important relationships in your life.
Evaluate the role of families in your country. How have families
changed in your country sine your grandparents time?
Compare the roles of friends & family in your own life.
Child rearing in your country
Describe the methods of child rearing that are most common in
your country.
Evaluate the means of punishing children that are often used.
Compare the treatment of boys and girls in your society.
Attitudes to elderly people in your country
Describe societys attitude to old people in your country.
Compare the current status of old people with their status in the
past.
Speculate on the role of old people in your society in the future.
CARD 19
PART 2
Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk about it
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
and how you

felt about what you
saw there.
PART 3
Museums
Comment on the importance of museums and art galleries in your
society.
What role do museums and art galleries play in the preservation of
a countrys cultural and artistic heritage?
How have museums and art galleries in your country changed
since your grandparents time?
How can museums and art galleries in your country be made more
interesting?
Art
Compare Museum art versus popular art.
Should Graffiti be regarded as - art or vandalism?
What is the role of public artwork, e.g. statues and buildings in
your country?
CARD 20
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk
about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
Describe a memorable event in your life

You should say:
when the even took place
where the event took place
what happened exactly
and explain why this event was particularly memorable for you.
PART 3
The role of ceremony in our life

How important are ceremonies in the lives of people in your
country
Compare the way public and private ceremonies are celebrated
in your country
Do you see the role of private and public ceremonies in your
country changing in the future?
Attitudes to marriage in your country
Have attitudes to marriage changed in recent years in your
country?
In what ways do men and women feel differently about
marriage, in your opinion?
Events of national/ global significance
What sort of national events make headlines in your country?
Does the media in your country pay more attention to global or
national events?
CARD 21
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
to 2 minutes.
Describe a film or a TV program which has made a strong

impression on you.
You should say:
what kind of film or TV program it was, e.g. comedy
when you saw the film or TV program
what the film or TV program was about
and explain why this film or TV program made such an impression on

you.
PART 3
Peoples cinema-going habits in your country nowadays

Do you think the cinema has increased or decreased in popularity in
recent years?
In your opinion, will this trend continue in the future?
Making a film or TV drama of real/ fictional events
What are the disadvantages and disadvantages of making films of
real-life events?
How important do you think it is for a filmmaker to remain true to
the original story?
Censorship and the freedom of the film-maker/ TV producer
Should films and TV be censored or should the public be free to
choose what to see?
How have censorship laws changed in your country over the last
generation?
How do you think censorship laws will change in the next 20 years?
CARD 22
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk
about it for 1 to 2 minutes.
Describe
something you
own which is
very
important to
you.
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PART 3
How values can change

What kinds of possessions show status in your country?
What kinds of possessions showed status in your grandparents era?
The consumer society
Modern society is often called materialistic. Why do you think this is?
Do you think consumerism is a positive or a negative development in your
country?
The consumer market
What is the role of advertising in promoting consumerist values?
Is consumer protection legislation important to protect the rights of
consumers?
How do you think the internet will affect buying patterns in the future?
CARD 23
PART 2
Describe a film
you have seen
recently.
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PART 3
Films
What do you think makes a good film?
Evaluate the influence of violence in films on young
people.
Compare the films made in your country with Hollywood
films.
What changes do you predict will occur in your local film
making industry over the next decade.
Music
Compare modern music and traditional music in your
country.
Speculate on the role music plays in your culture.
Describe the most popular forms of music in your country
today. How is this different to a generation ago?
CARD 24
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
1 to 2 minutes.
Describe a favourite shop or store.
You should say:
where it is & what it looks like
what it sells
what you like to buy there
and say why you like this particular shop so much.
PART 3
Shopping
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping on the internet?

How do you think the use of internet will affect shopping in the future?
Why do you think that shopping has become such a popular activity for young
people these days?
In what ways your parents shopping habits different from yours? Can you give
some example of differences?
Do you think in wealthy countries people buy too many things they dont need?
Is that case in your home country?
CARD 25
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
2 minutes.
Describe a
traditional
meal from
your region
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PART 3
Food & `Nutrition
What kinds of foods do people in your country eat that are bad for
them?
How have peoples eating habits changed over the years in your
country?
If you could, how would you change your own eating habits?
How can the eating habits of children be improved?
Why do you think people throughout the world are concerned about
chemicals and other additives in their food?
Do you think food nutrition labeling is necessary? Why?
CARD 26
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
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
Describe a beautiful place to visit in your country.

You should say:
Where it is
How to get there
What is to do when you are there
and explain why in particular you would recommend this place.
PART 3
Attitudes to tourism
Why do you think people to travel to different places in their free time?
How do you see tourism changing in your country in the future?
Conserving the countryside
Why is it important to protect the countryside?
In what ways is the countryside in danger in your country?
Historic building and monuments
Why are historic buildings and monuments important to a city?
Is it better to keep old buildings, or build new modern ones?
CARD 27
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Take one minute to prepare a talk on the following subject. Take notes if
you like and remember to include reasons and examples.
Describe the person in your family who you most admire.

You should say:
What their relationship is to you
What they have done in their life
What they do now
and explain why you admire them so much.
PART 3
Attitudes to family
In what ways have families in your country changed in recent years?

Should husbands and wives have different roles within the family?
Family or friends
Which are more important to you: your family or your friends?
What conflicts can arise between persons family and a persons friends?
Family responsibilities
What responsibilities do parents have towards their children?
And what responsibilities do children have towards their parents?
CARD 28
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Describe your favourite shop.

You should say:
Where it is
What things it sells
What sort of people are its customers
and explain why you like the shop so much.
PART 3
Thing to buy
What things do young people like to buy in your country?

What kind of changes have occurred over the last 20 years in the things that
people like to buy in your country?
Money
Is it important to save money? Why (not)?
Do you think that people are always happier if they have money? Why (not)?
Shopping
What can shops do to make shopping more pleasant for their customers?
Do you think that in the future people will do most of their shopping using the
Internet in your country? Why (not)?

CARD 29
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal.

You should say:
What the occasion was
Who was at the meal
What you ate
and explain why in particular the meal was so enjoyable for you.
PART 3
Attitudes to food
What do you think a healthy diet consists of?

Which do people in your country prefer: traditional food or fast food such as
hamburgers or pizzas?
Learning about food
Do you think children should be taught about healthy diets and cooking at
school? Why (not)?
At what age do you think children should be taught to cook?
Food aid
What can be done to prevent poor people in the world going hungry?
Should rich countries help poor countries with more than just food?

CARD 30
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Describe a memorable journey you have made.

You should say:
Where you were going
How you were traveling
Why you were making the journey
and explain what made the journey so memorable.
PART 3
Traveling and learning
What do people learn from traveling?

Do you think the growth of international tourism is a good thing? Why (not)?
Tourism and culture
How has tourism changed the way people in your country live?
How should tourists behave when they visit your country?
Ways of traveling
What do you think is the best way for a tourist to travel if they want to learn
about your country?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by plane?
CARD 31
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Describe a memorable school or college you have attended.

You should say:
When you went there
How many people studied there
How long you spent there
and explain what made it particularly memorable
PART 3
Attitudes to education
How has education changed in your country in the last ten years?
Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl? Why?
The focus of education
How well do you think schools prepare young people for working life?
Do you think schools should teach subject like art, music and dancing? Why
(not)?
Education and technology
How important is it for schools to have computers for their students?
Is the Internet a valuable educational tool?
CARD 32
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Describe an exciting experience in your life.

You should say:
When the experience took place
Where the experience took place

What happened exactly
and explain why the experience was so exciting.
PART 3
Safety and danger
In what ways is life becoming safer, and in what ways is it becoming more
dangerous?
Should people always avoid danger or is it a good idea sometimes to take risks?
Taking risks
What risks should people try to avoid?
Do you think people take fewer risks, as they grow older? Why (not)?
Adventure
How important is it to have adventure in our lives?
What do people learn about themselves from having adventures?
CARD 33
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Describe a newspaper or magazine you enjoy reading.

You should say:
What kind of newspaper or magazine it is, e.g. fashion
How often you buy it
What articles and information it contains
and explain why you particularly enjoy reading it.
PART 3
Attitudes to newspapers
In what ways are newspapers better for learning about the news than
listening to the radio or watching television?
Do you think newspapers should be completely free to say whatever they
want?
Tastes in reading
What do people enjoy reading in your country?

Do you think it is important for people to read a lot? Why (not)?
Public and private lives
What sort of stories do newspapers and magazines publish about well-

known or famous people in your country?
Do you think the media should be allowed to publish stories about the
private lives of public figures?
CARD 34
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Describe a traditional meal in your country.

You should say:
what the meal is
how it is prepared
when it usually eaten
what, if any, is the significance or importance of the meal
and explain whether you enjoy the traditional food of your country.
PART 3
1. What foods do you consider are good for you? Why?

2. What kind of things that are not good for them?
3. Why do you think people eat such things, if they are not good for them?
4. How do you think peoples eating habits in Indonesia have changed over the
years?
5. How could the eating habits of children be improved?
6. Why do you think people are concerned about chemicals and other additives
in their food?
7. If you could, how would you change your own eating habits?
CARD 35
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Describe a celebration you remember.

You should say:
what event was being celebrated
the form the celebration took
where the celebration took place
who was there
why it was enjoyable
and explain why it is memorable for you.
PART 3
In this part of the exam, the examiner will discuss a topic with you. The topic is
usually related in some way to the topic in part 2, but the questions will be of a more
abstract nature. Answer these possible questions:
1. What events in a persons life are most celebrated in your country ?
2. What about the significance of gifts, are there particular presents that are
given on particular occasions ?
3. Celebrations such as weddings are often times when families gather together,
what effect does this have on family relationships?
4. How is the way we celebrate events such as birthdays and religious days
changing ?
5. Do you think such changes are a good or a bad thing ?
6. Which celebrations do you think will change the most in the next few years ?
How do you think they will change and why ?
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PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Describe the job or career you have, or hope to have.

You should say:
what the job is
what it involves
why you chose it
and explain why it rewarding.
PART 3
usually related in some way to the topic in part 2, but the questions will be of a
more abstract nature. Answer these possible questions:
1. What do most people consider as important when deciding on a job career ?

2. In modern life a lot of people work too hard. What are the effects of this?
3. How could the problems of overworking be avoided?
4. At what age do you think people should retire from work ?
5. Do you think this should be the same for all jobs?
6. How has technology changed the way that people work?
7. What further changes in the way people work do you think we will see in
the future?
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PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Describe your journey to school or work.

You should say:
what forms of transport are involved
the importance of time
whether it is enjoyable or not
and explain how you would make your journey more pleasant if you could.
PART 3
usually related in some way to the topic in part 2, but the questions will be of a more
abstract nature. Answer these possible questions:
1. Do you think getting to work is easier or more difficult than it used to be?
2. How have methods of transport been improved?
3. Are there any problems that have been created by new transport systems?
4. Do you think these problems can be solved?
5. What about the cost of traveling, do you think it is too high?
6. What about your ideal journey, how and where would you like to travel?

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Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.

You should say:

Developments in education in Indonesia

How has education changed in Indonesia in the last 10 years?

Different styles/methods of teaching and learning

What teaching and learning styles are favoured in your country?

Describe your favourite room.

You should say:

The functions of family rooms

Describe a photograph or picture that you like.

You should say:

Photographs of important events

Describe a town or city you would like to visit.

You should say:

Please read the topic

Describe your favorite clothes.

and explain why the way you dress is important to you.

Clothes and Fashion

Describe something you have made or created.

Talk about a book you liked when you were a child.

You should say:

Reading habits in your country

Describe an enjoyable event that you experienced

Describe a competition (or contest) that you have entered

You should say:

Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to

Describe a city you have visited which has impressed you.

and explain why you were particularly impressed by this city.

Urban lifestyle and problems

Describe a book you have read that impressed you.

The information society

Describe a sport, hobby or other pastime you are particularly

how you started this activity

and explain why this activity is particularly beneficial to you.

The role of cultural and sporting events in society

how you got the job

Advantages and disadvantages of students working part-time.

Describe a trip or a holiday youve recently taken.

Environmental & other problems caused by tourism

Please read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to

Describe a place youve visited in your country which is famous

Cities and towns

Relationships and society

and how you

Describe a memorable event in your life

The role of ceremony in our life

Describe a film or a TV program which has made a strong

and explain why this film or TV program made such an impression on

Peoples cinema-going habits in your country nowadays

How values can change

and say why you like this particular shop so much.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping on the internet?

and say why

Food & `Nutrition

Describe a beautiful place to visit in your country.

and explain why in particular you would recommend this place.

Describe the person in your family who you most admire.

and explain why you admire them so much.

In what ways have families in your country changed in recent years?

Describe your favourite shop.

and explain why you like the shop so much.

What things do young people like to buy in your country?