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TASK 1
Australia: Percentage population over 60 in 2010 in 6 countries + world, and prediction for 2050.
Canada, Colombia: Table showing number of minutes men and women do housework in UK in 2001.
India, Khazakstan, UAE: Two plans of school building in 1998 and 2010
USA: Bar chart of five different jobs nursing, sales, computing, farming, accounting in 2001 and 2008 in Australia.
Vietnam: Two line graphs, percentages of employment amongst men and women in England from 1993 to 2000.
Japan: Bar chart - top three countries of exports of citrus fruit - showing grapefruit, orange, lemons and 'other'.
Russia, Bangladesh: Bar chart - 5 exports from Hong Kong in 2009 and 2010
Malaysia: Bar chart - percentage of households with cars in a European country
Task 2
Australia: Recent economic activity in developed and developing countries has created many rich people. However research suggests that only those in developing countries are happy, while those in developed countries are not. What are the reasons for this difference? What lessons should we learn from it?
Canada, Colombia: Some people think that air travel should be restricted as it uses up fuel resources and causes pollution. Do you agree or disagree?
India, Khazakstan, UAE: Newspapers have a huge influence on people's ideas and opinions. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
USA: People are encouraged to get rid of things in order to have the latest fashions and newest technology. Do the disadvantages of a throwaway economy outweigh the economic advantages?
Vietnam: In order to learn a new language well one should get to know the culture and the lifestyle of the country where it is spoken. To what extent do you agree with this idea?
Iran: Differences between countries are rarely evident these days. Everyone has the same brands, movies, TV channels... To what extent to the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Russia, Bangladesh: Nowadays distance learning has become a popular alternative for many students around the world. However some people think that attending universities or colleges in person is more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Japan: When children start school, teachers have more influence over their social and intellectual development than parents. How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
Malaysia: Because the problems we face today affect the whole planet, relationships between cuntries have become more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Speaking Cue Cards
Sudan Describe a garden you like to visit. You should say
- where it is
- how often you go there
- what it looks like
And why you like it.
Pakistan Describe a person you know who travels by plane. You should say
- who they are
- how you know them
And why they travel by plane.
Iran Describe what changes you would like to make in your local community. You should say
- what they are
- why you think them necessary
- who should be responsible
And what the benefits would be
India Describe a long journey you made by car. You should say
- when the journey took place
- who you travelled with
- what you did/saw on the way
And why you made the journey.
Vietnam Describe your favourite story as a child. You should say
- what it was about
- who told it to you
- what it means to you
And why it was your favourite.
Uzbekistan Describe a gift which took a long time to choose. You should say
- what it was
- who it was for
- why it was hard to choose
And how the recipient reacted when you gave it to them.
India Describe someone you were surprised to meet after a long time. You should say
- who it was
- how you knew them
And the circumstances of your meeting
Bangladesh Describe a person you know who has learned a new language. You should say
- who they are
- which language
- how they learned
And their motivation.
UAE Describe what changes you would like to make in your local community. You should say
- what they are
- why you think them necessary
- who should be responsible
And what the benefits would be
USA Describe the type of films you like to watch. You should say
- how often you watch films
- where you watch films
- who you like to watch films with
And which genre you prefer and why.
India Describe a photo/picture that you like. You should say
- what it is
- where is it now
- when it was taken
And why you like it.
Canada Please talk about an historic house you know. You should say
-what and where it is
-who lives there
-how it fits into modern life
And whether infrastructure should change to accommodate old buildings.
Australia Please talk about a place (not your home) where you go to relax. You should say
-where it is
-what it looks like
-how you spend time there
And why it relaxes you.
Australia: Percentage population over 60 in 2010 in 6 countries + world, and prediction for 2050.
Canada, Colombia: Table showing number of minutes men and women do housework in UK in 2001.
India, Khazakstan, UAE: Two plans of school building in 1998 and 2010
USA: Bar chart of five different jobs nursing, sales, computing, farming, accounting in 2001 and 2008 in Australia.
Vietnam: Two line graphs, percentages of employment amongst men and women in England from 1993 to 2000.
Japan: Bar chart - top three countries of exports of citrus fruit - showing grapefruit, orange, lemons and 'other'.
Russia, Bangladesh: Bar chart - 5 exports from Hong Kong in 2009 and 2010
Malaysia: Bar chart - percentage of households with cars in a European country
Task 2
Australia: Recent economic activity in developed and developing countries has created many rich people. However research suggests that only those in developing countries are happy, while those in developed countries are not. What are the reasons for this difference? What lessons should we learn from it?
Canada, Colombia: Some people think that air travel should be restricted as it uses up fuel resources and causes pollution. Do you agree or disagree?
India, Khazakstan, UAE: Newspapers have a huge influence on people's ideas and opinions. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
USA: People are encouraged to get rid of things in order to have the latest fashions and newest technology. Do the disadvantages of a throwaway economy outweigh the economic advantages?
Vietnam: In order to learn a new language well one should get to know the culture and the lifestyle of the country where it is spoken. To what extent do you agree with this idea?
Iran: Differences between countries are rarely evident these days. Everyone has the same brands, movies, TV channels... To what extent to the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Russia, Bangladesh: Nowadays distance learning has become a popular alternative for many students around the world. However some people think that attending universities or colleges in person is more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Japan: When children start school, teachers have more influence over their social and intellectual development than parents. How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
Malaysia: Because the problems we face today affect the whole planet, relationships between cuntries have become more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Speaking Cue Cards
Sudan Describe a garden you like to visit. You should say
- where it is
- how often you go there
- what it looks like
And why you like it.
Pakistan Describe a person you know who travels by plane. You should say
- who they are
- how you know them
And why they travel by plane.
Iran Describe what changes you would like to make in your local community. You should say
- what they are
- why you think them necessary
- who should be responsible
And what the benefits would be
India Describe a long journey you made by car. You should say
- when the journey took place
- who you travelled with
- what you did/saw on the way
And why you made the journey.
Vietnam Describe your favourite story as a child. You should say
- what it was about
- who told it to you
- what it means to you
And why it was your favourite.
Uzbekistan Describe a gift which took a long time to choose. You should say
- what it was
- who it was for
- why it was hard to choose
And how the recipient reacted when you gave it to them.
India Describe someone you were surprised to meet after a long time. You should say
- who it was
- how you knew them
And the circumstances of your meeting
Bangladesh Describe a person you know who has learned a new language. You should say
- who they are
- which language
- how they learned
And their motivation.
UAE Describe what changes you would like to make in your local community. You should say
- what they are
- why you think them necessary
- who should be responsible
And what the benefits would be
USA Describe the type of films you like to watch. You should say
- how often you watch films
- where you watch films
- who you like to watch films with
And which genre you prefer and why.
India Describe a photo/picture that you like. You should say
- what it is
- where is it now
- when it was taken
And why you like it.
Canada Please talk about an historic house you know. You should say
-what and where it is
-who lives there
-how it fits into modern life
And whether infrastructure should change to accommodate old buildings.
Australia Please talk about a place (not your home) where you go to relax. You should say
-where it is
-what it looks like
-how you spend time there
And why it relaxes you.