SPEAKING TEST - 1

Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

School

● Tell me something about your high school.

● Are you still in contact with your school friends?
● How did you deal with your first day at high school?
● Which subject did you like the least? Why?

Celebrations

● Are you fond of celebrations?

● What is your favourite festival? Why?
● Do you like to celebrate festivals in a traditional way? Why is it so?
● Do you like to spend a lot of money on celebrations?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe a place that wasn’t kept clean.

You should say:

what place this was
when you visited this place
why you went there
how you felt about it
and explain why you think it wasn’t clean.

Part 3

Cleanliness

● Is hygiene important?
● Does public hygiene have an impact on how one views a country?
● Why do people litter in public areas?
● What measures should be taken to maintain cleanliness of a place?
● Should there be strict laws to punish those who do not follow public hygiene
guidelines?
● Can poor hygiene affect a person's health?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Childhood

● Did you enjoy your childhood?

● What is the most cherished memory you have of your childhood?
● What did you like doing as a child?
● Did you have a lot of friends when you were young?
● Are you still in touch with your childhood friends? Why/Why not?

Colours

● What is your favourite colour?

● Which colour do you dislike the most? Why?
● Do you purchase clothes of the same colour/shades?
● Do you like bright colours? Why/why not?
 Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe an interesting book that you recently read.

You should say:

what type of book it was

what it was about
how you felt after reading the book
and explain why you found it interesting.

Part 3

Books/reading

● What is your opinion on the reading habits of young children in your

country?
● What kind of books do older and younger people prefer to read?
● Why do you think that sometimes movies based on popular novels are
not successful?
● Is it good to read the book before watching its adaptation in the form of
a movie/series?
● Do girls read more than boys?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Study

● What subjects are you studying?

● Why did you choose to study these subjects?
● Which subject do you find the most difficult?
● What is the best thing about your school/university?

Movies/entertainment
 ● Do you like to watch movies?
● What kinds of movies do you like best?
● How often do you go to the cinema?
● Do you prefer to watch foreign movies or Indian movies? Why/why not?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe a TV programme that you recently watched.

You should say:

what the name of the programme was

when you watched
with whom you watched
what the theme was
and explain why you found it interesting.

Part 3

Entertainment

● Do you think children should be allowed to watch all kinds of

programmes without parental guidance?
● Are web series replacing movies?
● Will this trend continue in the future?
● What is the impact of producing web series on the film industry?
● Are there any drawbacks of web series on the audiences?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/ passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Fashion/clothes

● What kind of clothes do you usually wear?

● Do you like shopping for clothes?
● How often do you buy clothes online?
● Would you say that clothes are expensive in your country?
Family

● Do you prefer to alone or with your family?

● How many generations live in your home?
● Have you ever lived alone?
● How has your family influenced you?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe a time when you felt incredibly sad.

You should say:

what made you feel sad

when this happened
why this happened
and explain how you tackled the emotion.

Part 3

Dealing with emotions

● How can being sad affect one’s productivity?

● What do people usually do to tackle depression?
● How are mental health issues looked upon in your country?
● Is therapy a good solution to tackle depression?
● Does going to a therapist imply that one is weak?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Exercise/sports
 ● Do you do any form of exercise?
● What was your favourite sport when you were young?
● Do you like adventure sports? Why/Why not?
● What kind of adventure sports are popular in your country?

Stationery

● Do you prefer using a pen or a pencil?

● What do you think if someone gives you a pen or a pencil as a gift?
● Have you ever gifted stationery to someone?
● When was the last time you bought a pen/pencil?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe a time when an important file on your computer got deleted.

You should say:

when it happened
what you were doing
how you reacted
and explain what you did about it.

Part 3

Gadgets/computers

● What do people use computers for?

● What should people do when their computer has problems?
● How have computers changed the way we communicate these days?
 ● Do you think computers make our lives simpler?
● In what ways are computers important in this modern world?
● What is the right age to start learning computers?

SPEAKING TEST - 6

Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Weather

● Describe the climate in your hometown?

● What is your favourite weather?
● What activities do you normally do on rainy days?
● Do you prefer wet or dry weather? Why?

Entertainment

● What kind of entertainment do you prefer, TV OR Radio?

● What kind of programs do you watch/listen to?
● Do you talk to your friends about the programs you watch?
● Do you use your mobile phone to watch TV programmes? Why?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.
Describe a time when you stood in a queue for a long time.
.
You should say:

when it happened
where you were
why you were there
what you did while standing in a queue
and explain how you felt about it.

Part 3

Patience/Waiting

● Why do people dislike waiting for something or someone?

● Would you say that people in your country are patient? Why/Why not?
● In what kind of scenarios, do people generally need to wait a lot?
● What can people do when waiting in a queue?
● Are children better equipped to wait than adults? Why/Why not?
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Introduction/identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Mobile phones

● When did you first start using a mobile phone?

● Which is your favourite mobile application? Why?
● Which kind of applications are the most popular among the younger
generation in your country?
● What are the advantages of using mobiles?

Parks

● Do you like to visit parks?

● When was the last time you visited a park?
● Do you have a lot of parks in your hometown?
● What activities do people normally do in parks?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.
Describe a piece of financial advice you recently received.

You should say:

when this happened

who gave you this advice
what the advice was
and explain how you felt after receiving the advice.

Part 3

Giving/receiving advice

● Do you think people like getting advice from others?

● Are people generally receptive to advice? Why/Why not?
● Do you think people change their behaviour after getting feedback from
others?
● Are people in your country fond of giving advice to others?
● In your opinion, who is more tolerant to feedback, young or old people?
Why?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Plants

● Do you like to keep plants at home?

● What kind of plants do you like to keep?
● Have you ever grown a plant?
● Is it practical to grow your own vegetables at home?

Games

● Do you play any games?

● Do you prefer to play indoor or outdoor games?
● What games did you play when you were a child?
● Was there any particular indoor game that you liked the most when you were
young? Why?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe a time when you moved to a new house.

You should say:

When this was

what kind of accommodation it was
why you moved there
and explain how you felt after moving to a new house.

.
Part 3

Experiences/Relocation

● For what reasons do people move to new places?

● What are the common problems that people face when they move to a
new place?
● What are the merits and demerits of relocation?
● What are the different kinds of jobs that require people to relocate frequently?
● Who adapts to the new place faster - the elders or the children in the family?
SPEAKING TEST - 9

Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Birds

● How do you feel about birds?

● Are there many birds near your house? Why/Why not?
● Have you seen many different kinds of birds?
● Do Indian people like keeping birds as pets?

Food/Cuisine

● Which is your favourite cuisine? Why?

● What is your favourite dish?
● Is there any food you don’t like? Why?
● Do you watch cookery shows?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.
Describe someone, who is frequently in the news and whom you want to
meet.

You should say:

who this person is

what you know about this person
why this person is in the news often
and explain why you want to meet him/her.

.
Part 3

Media/News

● How has the media changed in recent times?

● Do you think the news in the newspapers is more reliable than the one on
the internet?
● Is it necessary for people to watch foreign news? Why?
● How has social media changed the way we consume news?
● What kinds of people are usually in the news in your country?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Drink

● What is your favourite drink?

● Is it common for people to drink tea or coffee in your country?
● Do you think it is important to drink lots of water? Why?
● How often do you drink water?
● Do you prefer bottled water or water from a water purifying machine? Why?

Noise/sounds

● Do you live in a noisy area?

● What kind of sounds do you hear on a daily basis?
● How do you react when there is ample noise around you?
● Is there any sound, which you find very soothing?
● What sounds remind you of your childhood?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.
Describe a time when you worked with other people in a group.

You should say:

when you worked

where you worked with the group
what kind of work it was
what the outcome was
and explain how you felt about working with this group.

Part 3

Team work

● Is working in a group important?

● What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in a group?
● Is it important to have the same mindset while working together?
● Do you think it is important for all the members to be of the same age group?
● What problems can one encounter, when all members of a group are from
different backgrounds/cultures?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Photography

● · Do you like to take photographs?

● · What kind of photos do you like to take?
● · Are you fond of taking pictures of yourself?
● · What do you do with the photographs?

Friends

● · Do you have many friends?

● · How often do you talk to your friends?
● · What kind of people do you like to have as friends?
● · What do you and your friends do together?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.
 Describe a new skill that you learnt.

You should say:

what skill you learnt

why you learnt
how you learnt
what problems you encountered while learning that skill
and explain how you felt after learning it.

Part 3

Skills

● What skills are required to get a good job?

● Do you think it is difficult to acquire new skills?
● Is it necessary to update the skills in one's field?
● Which skill is the most important to acquire for a person in the field of
marketing?
● From which age does a person need to start acquiring skills?
● In the future, what kind of skills would be most in-demand?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Newspaper

● Do you often read the news?

● Do you prefer reading magazines or newspapers?
● What kind of news do you usually read?
● Apart from news, what else do you like to read in the newspaper? Why?

Old people

● Do you have a lot of elders in your locality?

● Do you like to spend time with old people?
● What role do elderly people play in your household?
● Do you listen to the advice given by the elderly?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe a time when you went for a long walk.

You should say:

where you went

when you went
who you went with
and explain how you felt after accomplishing this.
Part 3

Leisure

● What outdoor activities do people usually like?

● How are the child-centric activities of the present different from those in the
past?
● Is leisure time important for everyone? why?
● Do women have more leisure time than men?
● Why is it important to take a break?
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Introduction/identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

City/town

● Do you live in the city or in the countryside?

● What is the speciality of your city/town?
● Is it a good place for young people to grow?
● What type of jobs do most people do in your town/city?

To-do lists

● Do you usually make to-do lists?

● What other kinds of lists do you prepare?
● What are the necessary items that are usually a part of your shopping list?
● Do you make to-do lists for your work or study?
● Do you prefer to make these on paper or on your phone?
● How do you feel, when you tick an item on your to-do list?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.
 Describe an aquatic animal you saw recently.

You should say:

which animal it was

when and where you saw it
what it looks like·
and explain why you found it interesting.

.Part 3

Animals

● Why do some people like to keep pets?

● What kind of pets do most people keep in the cities? Why?
● What should we do to protect endangered animals?
● Do you support doing experiments on animals?
● Why do some people refuse to eat non-vegetarian food?
● What is the impact of extinction of some species?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Being late

● Are you ever late for anything?

● What excuses do people usually make in your country when they are late?
● Do you like to plan and organise to avoid getting late?
● Were you taught about time management as a child?

Emails

● Do you often write emails?

● What do you write about?
● Do you think emails are useful?
● How many times do you check your emails in a day? Why?
● Do you respond immediately to the emails that you receive? Why/Why not?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.
Describe a quiet place where you like to spend your time.

You should say:

where it is
how you know about it
how often you go there
what you do there
and explain why you like this place.

Part 3

Places/calm surroundings

● Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?

● Why is it quieter in the countryside?
● Why do some people like to go to the countryside during weekends?
● What are the various occasions when people like to be in a quiet place?
● Why do some people prefer noisy places compared to calm surroundings?
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Introduction/identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Home

● Do you live in a house or a flat?

● How are the walls decorated?
● What is your favourite room in your house? Why?
● Could you describe your neighbourhood?

Holidays

● What do you do on your weekends?

● Who do you usually spend the holiday with?
● Where do you like to go when you have a day off?
● Do you like to shop on a holiday?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.
Describe an important text message you received.

You should say:

who sent the message

what the message was
why the person sent the message
and explain why the message was important to you.

Part 3

Messages/Communication

● Why do some people dislike using text messages?

● Have the ways of communication changed much in the last decade?
● Why do some people prefer texting compared to making phone calls?
● Do you think modern technology has any negative influence on
communication?
● What do you think are some of the main differences between written
communication and spoken communication?
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Introduction/identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Money

● Did you save money when you were young?

● Have you ever given money to the younger members in your family?
● Did your parents teach you to save money when you were a child?
● Did you get pocket money as a child?
● What did you usually do with the pocket money you received?

Sharing

● Did you share anything with others recently?

● Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
● What kind of things do you like to share with others?
● Is there anything that you don’t like to share? Why?
● Do you share your clothes with your siblings?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe a change that might benefit your neighbourhood.

You should say:

what the change would be

why this change needs to be brought about
how this change could be made
and explain how it would improve your local area.
Part 3

Change

● Why don’t some people like changes in their routine or their immediate
surroundings?
● In your opinion, who is more adaptive to change, the young or the old? Why?
● According to you, who is responsible for bringing about a change in society -
people or the government? Why?
● Is change necessary in society?
● What are the most significant societal changes that have taken place in recent
years?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Language

● How many languages do you speak?

● Do you know any foreign language?
● Do you think it is important to learn a foreign language? Why/Why not?
● Which language do you use most of the time? Why?

Favourite things

● What is your favourite possession?

● What was your most prized possession as a child?
● What would you do if you lost your favourite item?
● Do you like sharing your possessions with others?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.
Describe a famous person you're interested to meet.

You should say:

who this person is

how you know him/her
what kind of person he/she is
and explain why you are interested to meet this person.

Part 3

Celebrities and their influence

● Can celebrities have a positive influence on youth?

● How does social media influence teenagers?
● What are the disadvantages of social media?
● Why do businesses hire famous people for advertising their
products/services?
● What kind of influence can famous people have on society?
● Do you think celebrities have a moral responsibility towards society?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Clothes

● Are clothes important to you?

● What kind of clothes do you usually wear?
● When was the last time you wore a uniform?
● Do you spend a lot of money on clothes? Why/Why not?

Daily routine

● What time do you usually get up in the morning?

● Do you ever change your routine?
● What is your busiest part of the day?
● Do you ever wish your daily routine was different?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe a cafe you like to visit.

You should say:

where it is located
what kinds of food and drink it serves
what kind of people generally visit this cafe
and explain why you like going there.
Part 3

Café

● What kind of people generally like to go to a cafe?

● How is a café different from a restaurant?
● Why do some professionals prefer to have meetings in a café than in a
conventional restaurant?
● Do young people drink more coffee than the old?
● What makes a café successful?
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Introduction/ identification check

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Shoes

● How often do you buy shoes?

● Have you ever bought shoes online?
● How much do you usually spend on a pair of shoes?
● Do you prefer branded or non- branded shoes? Why?

Sports

● Which sport is the most popular in your country?

● Which sport do you enjoy the most?
● Did you learn any sports at school?
● Do you play any sports now?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe an item on which you regretted spending more than expected.

You should say:

what the item was

how much you spent on it
why you bought it
and explain how you felt after buying it.

Part 3

Spending habits

● What is your opinion about the spending habits of the young generation these
days?
● What do you think young people spend most of their money on?
● Do you think it is important to save money? Why?
● Do people usually buy things that they don’t need?
● Should finance/economics be included as a compulsory subject in school?
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Introduction / identification

● Could you tell me your full name, please?

● Could you show your identification card/passport?
● Where are you from?
● Are you a student or do you work?

Part 1

Hometown

● Describe your hometown.

● How long have you been living there?
● Are there any famous places in your hometown?
● How do most people travel in your hometown?

Art

● Do you like art?

● Did you like painting when you were a child?
● How often do you visit art galleries?
● Do you like to buy paintings to decorate your home? Why?

Part 2

Candidate Task Card

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 one to two
minutes.

Describe a gift you recently gave to someone.

You should say:

who you gave it to

what the gift was
why you chose that gift
and explain how you felt after giving that gift.
Part 3

Gifts/Celebrations

● Why do people enjoy receiving gifts?

● What type of gifts are normally appreciated by people?
● Is it important to buy expensive gifts?
● On which occasions do people usually give gifts?
● What role do celebrations play in people’s lives?
● What is your opinion about the huge amount of money spent on events
like birthdays and weddings?