Part 1 (Interview)
- Can I have your full name, please?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like your work?
- What do you usually do in the evenings?
- Do you spend your time doing same thing on weekdays and at the weekend? Why?
- What don't you like to do in the evening? Why?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a time when you helped a child. You should say
- when and where it happened
- who the child was
- how you helped him/her
- and explain how you felt about helping the child.
Part 3 (Discussion)
- Do you think everyone in the community should do some volunteering? Why?
Academic Writing Task 1
Academic Writing Task 2
Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people engage in unhealthy activities.
What is the cause of this?
What can be done?
General Training Writing Task 1
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your letter •say how you feel about his performance •give details of your musical activities •explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
General Training Writing Task 2
It has been suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Part 1 (Interview)
- Can I have your full name, please?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you study?
- Why did you choose those subjects?
- Why do you feel that science is an interesting field of study?
- Do you plan to continue studying these subjects?
- Do you think you have learnt enough?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about an activity you do to keep fit. You should say
- what it is
- who you do it with
- how it helps you
- and explain how you feel about it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
- What do older people in your country do to keep fit?
- How can we spread awareness among older people about exercise?
- What can be done in order to keep children healthy?
Academic Writing Task 1
The tables and pie chart show in percentage terms the results of a survey of a new shopping complex in Auckland, New Zealand. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make relevant comparisons.
Academic Writing Task 2
There is more and more outrage and anger common in society today.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or a negative development?
General Writing Task 1
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
give details of your visit to the restaurant
explain the reason for the celebration
say what was good about the food and the service
General Writing Task 2
Some people think that individuals should be responsible for planning for their retirement while others feel that it is the responsibility of governments to help them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Part 1 (Interview)
- Can I have your full name, please?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you have a watch?
- Which do you live in now, an apartment or a house?
- Do you have a favourite room, and why?
- How can we make a house more comfortable?
- Why do you think people in your country buy a house?
- Do you read more now than when you were younger? Why?
- Have you ever watched a movie first before reading its book, and why?
- Do you buy books often?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a change you recently made that positively affected you. You should say
- what the change was
- who helped you make it
- why you made it
- and explain how you feel about this change.
Part 3 (Discussion)
- Which do you think is better, changing jobs frequently or working at the same place for a long time?
- Is it always good for people to change their job frequently?
- Do you think it is good to change your daily routine regularly?
- Who do you think is more likely to change their routine, a younger person or an older person?
Academic Writing Task 1
The bar chart provides information about how often people in the USA spent ate fast food from 2003 to 2013.
Academic Writing Task 2
Older people often choose to spend money on themselves (e.g. on holidays) rather than save money for their children after retirement.
Is this a positive or negative development?
General Training Writing Task 1
You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot.
In your letter
tell him/her about the problem with your photos
say which photo you would like him/her to send you
explain why you need this photo.
General Training Writing Task 2
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.