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EDUCATION- SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2
Describe a subject you enjoyed at school or college
You should say
What the subject was
How long you studied it
What kind of topics this subject included
Describe something that you have written that you are proud of
You should say
• Where and when you wrote it
• Why you wrote it
• What it was about
And explain why you were particularly proud of it
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
Describe a school you once attended
You should say:
• What the school classroom looked like
• What the teachers were like
• How the subjects were taught
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And explain whether or not you feel it was a good school.
EDUCATION – SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3
1. How has education changed in your country in the last 10 years?
2. What changes do you foresee in the next 50 years?
3. How do the expectations of today’s school leavers compare with those of previous
generation?
4. What role do you think extracurricular activities play in education?
5. What method of learning works best for you?
6. How beneficial do you think it is to group students according to their level of
ability?
7. Which subjects at school do you think are the most important?
8. How strict should school teachers be?
9. What is the function of a school?
10.What do you think are the qualities of a good teacher?
11.What do you think are the good and bad points about the education system in your
country?
12.What are the best strategies for academic success?
13.Why do you think some people find it difficult to learn?
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EDUCATION – SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2
1. According to a recent study. The more time people use the internet, the less time
they spend with real human being. Should we worry about the effect this is having
on social interaction or should we see the internet as a way of opening up new
communication possibilities worldwide?

What are your views?
2. Formal education methods, where the teacher instructs the whole class and the
students work alone, are more reliable and produce better results than informal
methods.
Do you agree or disagree?
3. Some people feel that the responsibility for providing education should be borne
only by the government and that private education should be banned.
What are the main advantages of banning private education?
Are there any circumstances where private education should be allowed?
What is your own opinion on the matter?
4. Subjects such as Art, Sport and Music are being dropped from the school
curriculum for subjects such as Information technology. Many people feel that
children suffer as a result of these changes.
To what extent would you support or reject the idea of removing these subjects from the
school curriculum
5. Going oversea for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But
while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of
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the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different
culture.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
TECHNOLOGY- SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2
Describe an important e-mail you received
You should say:
• Who the e – mail was from

• What it was about
• Why it was important
And explain how you felt about it
Describe a machine that has made a big impact in your life.
You should say:
• What this machine is and what you use it for
• Why you bought this particular machine
• How often you use it
And also say what difference it has made to your life
Describe a recent technological advancement that you have benefited from:
You should say:
• What it is
• How often you use it, and what you use it for
• How you benefit from it.
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And explain whether you think it will still be in use in ten year’s time, and why/why not
TECHNOLOGY – SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3
1. What do you think are the most important inventions of the last 50 years?
2. How have mobile phones made communication easier?
3. Which household appliances do you think people need most?
4. What are the disadvantages of modern technology?
5. Do you think we rely too much on modern technology?
6. What technological developments might happen in the future in transport,
education or heath?
7. Describe the earliest computer you remember using

8. How have computers change since then?
9. Do you think computers will ever replace teachers?
10. Describe how computers and technology have changed our lives?
11. Tell me which household appliance you couldn’t live without
12. How is life better today than fifty years ago?
13. Will environmental pollution sill exist in the future?
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TECHNOLOGY SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2
1. According to a recent study. The more time people use the internet the less time
they spend with real human beings. Should we worry about the effect this is having
on social interaction or should we see the internet as a way of opening up new
communication possibilities worldwide?
What are your views?
2. In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of
information Technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and
communication by email. However, future developments in IT are likely to have
more negative effects than positive.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
3. “Telecommuting” refers to worker doing their jobs from home for part of each
week and communicating with their office using computer technology.
Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for
most office workers in the coming decades
How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?
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THE MEDIA SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2
Describe a film, theatre or TV performer you admire
You should say:
• What they look like
• What they do
• What you like about them
And mention a performance you particularly enjoyed
Describe a photograph you have taken which is important to you.
You should say:
• What the picture shows
• When and why you took it
• Where you keep it
And explain what is special about it.
Describe a film you have enjoyed.
You should say:
• What it was about
• When any why you saw it
• What special features it had
And explain what you especially liked about it.
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Describe a recent news story you’ve heard or read about

You should say:
• How you heard about it
• When it happened
• What people, place, events were involved
And explain how you felt when you heard about this new story.
Describe a film or a TV programmed 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
Describe an advertisement that you have seen recently
You should say:
• What the advertisement was about
• Where you saw or heard the advertisement.
• How effective the advertisement was
And explain how you felt about the advertisement.
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THE MEDIA - SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3
1. Do you think the cinema has increased or decreased in popularity in recent years?
2. In your opinion, will this trend continue into the future?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making films of real-life events?
4. How important do you think it is for a film maker to remain true to the original story?
5. Should films and TV be censored or should we be free to choose what we see?
6. How do you think censorship laws will change in the next 20 years?

7. What’s the most popular form of advertising in your country?
8. Would you like to work for an advertising company?
9. Is there too much advertising?
10.Do you agree that advertisements for smoking and drinking alcohol should be
banned?
11.Certain products can only be advertised in restricted time-slots on TV is this sort of
restriction necessary?
12.What role does advertising play in your society?
13.How has advertising contributed to globalization?
14.How might advertising change in the future?
15.What is the function of a newspaper?
16.Do you think that journalists do a good job in your country?
17.What are the qualities of a good journalist?
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THE MEDIA SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2
1. News editor decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers.
What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad
news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
2. The mass media, including, television, r4adio and newspapers, have great influence in
shaping people’s ideas.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer?

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TRAVEL-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2
Describe a tourist attraction you have visited
You should say:
• What the attraction was
• When you visited it
• What you saw and did there
And say what you thought of it
Describe a tourist attraction you would like to visit
You should say:
• What the attraction is
• What you can see and do there
• How you know about it
And say why would particularly like to go there
Describe a place you have visited in your country which is famous for its beauty.
You should say:
• Where it is in your country
• What it looks like,
• Why it is important in your country
And explain why you have chosen this place
Describe a trip or holiday you have recently taken
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Tell me about:
• Where you went and why
• Who you went with
• What you did and what made this trip memorable to you.
TRAVEL – SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3
1. Describe the biggest city in your country
2. Compare life in this city with life in the countryside
3. Describe how city life will change in the future
4. Describe the public transport system in your country
5. Compare public and private transport.
6. Describe the pros and cons of air travel
7. Discuss the effects of industrialization in your country
8. Evaluate the levels of pollution in your country
9. Describe how the tourism industry has developed in your area/other areas
10.Describe what things your area offers tourists
11.Evaluate what type of tourists tourism brings to your area
12.How has tourism changed your area compared with how it used to be?
13.Evaluate how tourism is good for the economy of a country
14.Speculate on what other benefits tourism might bring to a country
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15.Evaluate how the growth of tourism has effected the countryside and wildlife in your
area/country.
16.Discuss whether the advantages of tourism outweigh the disadvantages.
TRAVEL-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2
1. Most of the world’s poor live in countries where tourism is a growing industry. The

issue is that tourism does not benefit the poorest. How can the income generated by
tourism benefit the poor? And how can we ensure that tourism does not destroy
traditional cultures and way of life?
What are your views?
2. Tourism is a modern form of colonialism. It distorts local economics, causes
environmental damage and ruins the places it exploits.
To what extent would you support or reject this idea?
3. According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average “holiday” is
changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want
excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging
activities.
Do you agree or disagree?

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HEALTH-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2
Describe a minor accident that you had in the past
You should say:
• How the accident happened
• What you did about it
• How long you took to recover
And explain how you felt about the accident
Talk about an activity you have done to keep fit or healthy, e.g, some kind of physical
exercise, a diet, stopping smoking, etc.
• You should say:
• What the activity was.

• What you did exactly
How long you did this activity and whether it was successful or not
Describe some things which cause you stress.
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You should say:
• When you get stressed
• Why certain things cause you stressed
• How you feel when you are stressed
And explain what you do to deal with the problem.
HEALTH-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3
1. What is the most effective way of preventing public health problems?
2. Compare the health of your grandparents’ generation with that of your own.
3. What health hazards can you identify in your city?
4. How can people become more aware of issues affecting health?
5. Do you think technology can be used to improve our health?
6. Which do you think should receive more funding, health services such as hospitals, or
health education?
7. What do you think are the qualities of a good doctor?
8. What changes would you like to see made to the health service where you live?
9. What can be done to improve road safely in your country?
10.Speculate on the causes of road accidents
11.Do you think that helmets should be made compulsory fall all motorbike riders?
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HEALTH-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2
1. The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost
20% in the last ten years.
Discuss the possible causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.
2. In recent years, life has become more stressful than it has ever been. As a
consequence, more and more people are suffering from stress related problems.
What factors are contributing to this increase and what do you think can be done to
overcome the current problems?
3. Smoking is a major killer in our societies today. The reasons are known and death
is easily avoided. All cigarette advertising should be banned and governments
should impose heavy taxes on the tobacco industry to help fund hospitals which
have to treat cancer victims.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
4. A number of different medical traditions are now widely known and used: western
medicine (using drugs and surgery), herbal medicine, acupuncture (using needles
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at certain points of the body), homeopathy (using minute doses of poisons), and so
on.
How important is the patient’s mental attitude towards his/her treatment in
determining the effectiveness of the treatment?
ARCHITECTURE-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 2
Describe an interesting or important building in your country.

You should say:
• What it is
• Where it is located
• What it is used for
And explain why you think it is interesting or important.
Describe an important monument or statue in your city.
You should say:
• What it is
• Where it is located
• Who or what it commemorates
And explain why it is significant.
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ARCHITECTURE -SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING PART 3
1. How does your home differ from your grandparents’ home?
2. What are the advantages of living in the countryside as opposed to a city?
3. In the last century, we built more and more skyscrapers. Why do you think that was?
4. These days we see more “green” buildings that are environmentally- friendly? What
do you think is the reason for this?
5. Do buildings and monuments play an important role in cities today?
6. Should governments spend money on the preservation of old buildings?
7. Compare living in a house to living in an apartment block.
8. Do you think architects have a responsibility to the people who live in cities?
9. Contrast housing in rural areas with housing in urban areas.
10.What are the characteristics of a modern building?
11.What criteria should governments use to decide whether to preserve old buildings?

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ARCHITECTURE-SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR WRITING TASK 2
1. Architecture is mainly concerned with individual buildings rather than with the
effect these buildings have on our cities as a whole.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
How closely should architects work with town planning departments?
2. Some people argue that there is no point in persevering old buildings when land is
so valuable in our cities. Others believe that old buildings are an important part of
our heritage and should be preserved.
Discuss both these views.
3. In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern
buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more
similar.
What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
4. Architects are to blame for the construction of many ugly buildings in our cities
today.
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