Tell us about a film you really like

• Tell us about a film you really like. • Are you going to do anything special this weekend? • How much television do you watch in a week? • Do you ever listen to the radio? SPEAKING – PART 1

SPEAKING – PART 2 In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s photographs.

SPEAKING – PART 2 Some useful expressions for comparing: In the first picture……… WHEREAS in the second picture…… WHILE in the second picture……… On the other hand, in the second picture…… On the contrary, in the second picture……. . but, in the second picture……

SPEAKING – PART 2 Remeber to use the. . . PRESENT CONTINUOUS In the first picture, they ARE WATCHING a film, whereas in the second picture, they ARE HAVING fun on a rollercoaster. Some expressions for speculating Perhaps they are chatting online They are probably chatting online They may be / might be / could be chatting online It looks as if they are chatting online They seem to be chatting online

CANDIDATE A: It’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people deciding what to buy in different situations.

CANDIDATE A: I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say how difficult you think it is to choose the right thing to buy in these situations. All right? How difficult is it to choose 1 minute the right thing to buy in these situations?

CANDIDATE B: Do you find it easy to make decisions in similar situations? approximately 30 seconds

CANDIDATE B: Now, here are your photographs. They show people doing different things on holiday.

CANDIDATE B: I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what you think the people are enjoying about doing these things. All right? 1 minute What are the people enjoying about these activities?

CANDIDATE A: Which of these places would you prefer to go to on a holiday? approximately 30 seconds

SPEAKING – PART 3 Collaborative task

SPEAKING – PART 4 Do you think classes like these would be popular with students? How important do you think it is for people to try new activities? Why do you think some people don’t like to try new things? What do students enjoy doing after school in your town/city?

• Do you like playing computer games? Why? /Why not? • Who is your favourite actor? Why? • Which is your favourite school subject? Why? • When do you like listening to music? Why? • Tell us where you’d like to go for your dream holiday. • Where did you go yesterday after school? (What did you do? ) • What was the last film you saw? Was it good? SPEAKING – PART 1

SPEAKING – PART 2 In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s photographs.

CANDIDATE A: It’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people trying to win in different situations.

CANDIDATE A: I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what you think might be difficult for the people about trying to win in these situations. All right? What might be difficult for 1 minute the people about trying to win in these situations?

CANDIDATE B: Which sport would you prefer to do? approximately 30 seconds

CANDIDATE B: Now, here are your photographs. They show people spending time outside in different situations.

CANDIDATE B: I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what you think the people are enjoying about spending time outside in these situations. All right? 1 minute What are the people enjoying about spending time outside in these situations?

CANDIDATE A: Which of these things would you prefer to do? approximately 30 seconds

SPEAKING – PART 3 growing plants saving electricity How could students in your school protect the environment by doing these things? recycling 2 minutes using less water using less plastic

SPEAKING – PART 4 Do you think your school is environmentally-friendly? (Why? / Why not? ) Do you think young people care about the environment more than older people? (Why? / Why not? ) Are young people taught enough about the environment at school? Should there be any changes? Does the media do enough to make young people aware of environmental problems? Do people use cars too much instead of cycling? Why is this a problem?

• Who do you spend time with after school? • Tell us about a good teacher you‘ve had. • Do you enjoy using the Internet in your free time? • Where would you like to go for your next holiday? • Do you enjoy reading? SPEAKING – PART 1

CANDIDATE A: It’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show students studying in different ways.

CANDIDATE A: I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why you think the students are studying in these ways. All right? 1 minute Why do you think the students are studying in these ways?

CANDIDATE B: Which of these ways of learning is more useful? (Why? ) approximately 30 seconds

CANDIDATE B: Now, here are your photographs. They show people doing outdoor activities at different times of the year.

CANDIDATE B: I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what the people are enjoying about doing these activities. All right? 1 minute What are the people enjoying about these activites?

CANDIDATE A: Which of these activities would you prefer to be part of? (Why? ) approximately 30 seconds

SPEAKING – PART 3 Talk by writers Lessons about what to read How might these ideas encourage students to read more? Book exhibition in school library 2 minutes After-school book club Book quizzes with prizes

SPEAKING – PART 4 Do you think reading is a less important skill than it used to be? Is it better to read a printed book or read a book on an electronic device? Why? How do you decide which books or magazines you’re going to read? What books would you recommend to people of your age? Which do you prefer – reading a book or watching a film? Why? When and where are you most likely to spend time reading?