SPEAKING EXAM. SHOPPING

SHOPPING
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Do you like shopping?
Yes, I do.
No, I don't.
How often do you go shopping for food?

I go shopping once a month/once a week/everyday.
I don't go shopping for food. My......... does that.
Do you like to look for bargains?
Yes, I do. I..............
No, not really.
Do you like to buy brand name goods?
Yes, sometimes.
When it comes to ...........yes, but ..............no.
Do you have a favourite shop?
Yes, I do. My favourite shop is..............
No, but I like.................
Where the best place to shop?
I would say the best place to shop is..............

How do you prefer to pay for goods?
I prefer to pay by...................

Have you ever been shopping overseas? How was it?
Yes, I have. I once went shopping in.......... it was.............
No, I haven't but I'd like to go to.............to shop.
Who do you usually go shopping with?
I usually go shopping with............
I sometimes go shopping with..........but I usually go shopping with...........
Do you like to shop in the sales?
Yes, I do.
No, I don't because............

WEATHER

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How's the weather today?
It's.............
How has the weather been recently?
It's been..............
Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
I prefer.............weather.
It depends on .................
What country has the best weather, do you think?
I reckon it would have to be............
It could be............but then again it could be..............
What country has the worst weather, do you think?
I think it's probably.............
I think..................
What's the worst weather you have ever experienced?
The worst weather I have ever experienced was.............
I haven't really experienced any bad weather.
What do you like to do on rainy days?
On rainy days I like to...............
When it rains, I usually...............
What do you like to do on sunny days?
On sunny days, I like to...........
When it's sunny I usually........and sometimes I.............
Do you think the weather is changing due to global warming?
Yes, I do. I think...............
Maybe, But I'm not really sure.
It could well be.

TRAVEL

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How many countries have you been to?
I have been to..........countries.
I have never traveled outside of my country. However I'd like to go to..........
How often do you take a holiday?

I usually take a holiday.............a year.
I would like to take a holiday........a year but usually I'm too busy
How many countries have you been to?

 I usually take a holiday.............a year.
I would like to take a holiday........a year but usually I'm too busy.
What kind of place do you like to go on holiday?

I prefer to go to .................places.
I like to go to places that are............
Where would you like to go on your next trip?

For my next trip I would like to go to.................
I haven't really thought about it yet but I guess I would like to go to.........
Where did you go for your last holiday?

For my last holiday I went to................
I can't remember.
What's the best part of going on holiday?

The best part about going on holiday is............
I would say the best thing about going on holiday would have to be........
Who do you usually travel with?

I usually travel with ........................
If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go?

If I could go anywhere tomorrow, I would go to...........or perhaps...........
That's a difficult question but it would have to be.............
Where did you go for your first ever holiday?

For my first holiday I went to..............
It's so long ago I can't remember.
Would you consider traveling for a long period of time? Where would you go?

Yes, I would. I would go to so many places, starting with............
No, I wouldn't because...........
I would have to think about it but maybe, Yes.

FAMILY

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How many people are there in your family?
There are..............people in my family.
Do you have a big family?
Yes, I do.
No, I don't.
Tell me a little bit about your family.
Well,..................
Who do you admire most in your family?
The person I admire most in my family is...........
Who do you take after?
I take after my.............
Is your family close knit?
I think so because.............
No, not really.
When you were younger did you always get along with your siblings?
No, not all of the time.....................
Yes, most of the time......................
How important is family to you?
I guess family is really important to me because.........
Of course family is important, however...............
How do you think family values have changed over the years?
In my opinion......................
If you ask me.................
Do you think both a mother and a father are important when raising a child?
I think......................
If you ask me.................
The way I see it.................

TECHNOLOGY

Do you own any gadgets?

I would like to buy a ................
I don't need anything right now.
How has technology changed over the years?

Technology has changed an awful lot over the years.........................
for example..............
When did you buy your first computer?

I bought my first computer...............ago.
I bought my first computer in...............
How are mobile phones different form 10 years ago?

Now mobile phones are...........however 10 years ago they were.............
I don't really remember.
What technology do you think we will have in the future that we don't have now?

In the future I think we will have........ and.............
What piece of technology couldn't you live without?

I couldn't live without my..........because.............
Nothing. I don't really need anything.
Do you think electrical goods are expensive?

Yes, I do.
I guess so, however................
What's going to be the next big thing, do you think?

I think the next big thing will be..........
I'm not sure but perhaps the next big thing will be............
In 100 years time, what do you think life will be like?

In 100 years time, I think life will be very interesting because.............
In 100 years time, we will probably.............
In 100 years time, I predict that the world will be a very different place because.............

WEATHER

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How is the weather like today?

It's ......

How has the weather been recently?

It's been..............
Do you prefer hot or cold weather?

I prefer.............weather.
It depends on .................
What country has the best weather, do you think?

I reckon it would have to be............
It could be............but then again it could be..............
What country has the worst weather, do you think?

I think it's probably.............
I think..................
What's the worst weather you have ever experienced?

The worst weather I have ever experienced was.............
I haven't really experienced any bad weather.
What do you like to do on rainy days?

On rainy days I like to...............
When it rains, I usually...............
What do you like to do on sunny days?

On sunny days, I like to...........
When it's sunny I usually........and sometimes I.............
Do you think the weather is changing due to global warming?

Yes, I do. I think...............
Maybe, But I'm not really sure.
It could well be

WORK
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Where do you work?
I work ...............
Actually, I don't work.
Do you like your job?
Yes, I do. I............
Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't.
No, I would like to change my job.
What would be your dream job?
My dream job would be...........
I'm doing my dream job now.
What do you think is the most difficult job?
I guess the most difficult job is.............
I'm not sure, it could be...........or maybe...............
What job would you never do?
I would never...............
I would do any job.
What did you want to be when you were a child?
When I were I child I wanted to be a ...............
When I was younger I thought about becoming a ...............
Do you get along well with your colleagues?
Yes, I do they are all very nice people.
I get along with most of them.
Yes and no.
How important is a career to you?
A career is very important to me because..........
A career is not so important to me because.............
I guess it's kind of important if you think about it.
Do you plan to change jobs in the future?
Yes, I am looking for a new job now.
Maybe. I'm not sure but I'm thinking about it.
Do you prefer to work outside or inside?
I prefer to work............
I currently work...........but I would prefer to work...........


 DATING

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Where did you go on your last date?
I went to...............
Where's the best place to take someone on a date?

The best place to take someone on a date is.............
How often do you go on dates?
Recently, about ......... a month.
To be honest I haven't been on a date recently.
I'm in a relationship so I haven't been on a date for a while.
Who do you think should pay when on a date?
I think the man should pay.
I think the woman should pay.

I don't really mind.
How long do you think you should date before starting a serious  relationship?
I don't really know.

I guess, .......... dates is a good amount.
What's the strangest date you have ever heard of?
My friend once...................

I heard about someone who...............
I read about someone who................
.What's the most romantic thing someone has done for you on a  date?
It would probably be.....................

I don't know.
I can't really think of anything.

Can you describe your ideal date?
My ideal date would be......................
What do you think about internet dating, is it a good idea or a  bad idea?

I think...................
If you ask me..................
In my opinion.................

TV AND MOVIES

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Yes, I guess I do.
No, not really.
What do you usually watch?.

Do you watch a lot of TV?

I usually watch...........
I sometime watch........but usually I watch.............
How often do you go to the cinema?
Not very often/hardly ever/sometimes/occasionally/from time to time.
What are your favourite kind of movies?

My favourite kind of movies are..........
I like all kinds of movies but usually I watch..............
Do you have a favourite movie star?Yes, I really like...........she's/he's...............
No, not really but I quite like...................
What's the most recent film you have seen?

The most recent film I saw was...........it was..........
I haven't seen any films recently but I'd like to see.............
Why do you think people watch films?

I'm not really sure but I guess people watch films to..............or it could be because...............
Do you think that some movies can have a negative effect on people?

Yes, a good example is..............
Perhaps, however..........
Do you think films can have a positive effect on people?

Yes, I do. For example..........
Yes and no. I think...........
Do you own many DVD's?No, I don't own any.
Yes, I have about.........DVD's

EATING OUT

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Do you enjoy eating out?
Yes, I do.
No, I don't.
When was the last time you ate out?
The last time I went out was...................
I haven't eaten out for a long time.
Do you have a favourite restaurant?
Yes, I do. It's.................
No, not really but i often go to.................
Who do you eat out with the most?
I usually eat out with...........
What's the most important thing when choosing a restaurant?
I thinks it's........................
Have you ever had a bad experience in a restaurant?
Yes, I have. Once........................
No, almost every restaurant i have been to has been good.
What's your favourite cuisine?
My favourite cuisine is......................
Do you like to try new things?
Yes, I do.
No, I don't.
What countries food is the most delicious, do you think?
I think it has to be...................
Maybe it's............or it could be.................
Are restaurants over priced?
I think so, however....................
Yes, in some cases, however.....................

LIFE

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What's been the high point of your life so far?

I would say the high point of my life so far would have to be.........

I guess it would have to be..............

Do you have any regrets?

No, I guess not.

Yes, I few. I regret.............

If you could go back to one moment in your life, what would it be?

If I could go back to one moment in my life, it would be..........

Not really sure but I suppose I might............

What do think is the secret to a happy life?

I reckon the secret to a happy life is..........

I'm not really sure but I guess it's.................

Do you fear growing old?

Yes. I suppose I do.

No, not really because..........

What plans do you have for the future?

Next year I'm planning to...........

I don't really have any plans but I'd like to.......

Perhaps I will...............

If tomorrow was your last day, what would you do?

If tomorrow was my last day, I would............

I've never really thought about it but I think I would...........

What's the most important thing in your life?

I would have to say the most important thing in my life is..........

I guess it's..........

Do you work to play or play to work?

That's an interesting questions, I guess I...........

Well, I..............

MUSIC

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What's your favourite kind of music?
My favourite kind of music is...............

Do you play any musical instruments?
Yes, I play the............
No, but I'd like to learn to play the..............
No, I don't.
Do you have a favourite composer?
Yes, I do. My favourite composer is..........
No, I don't but sometimes I listen to...........
Have you ever been to see a live concert?
Yes, I have. I have seen ...............live. It was...........
No, I haven't but I'd like to see............live.
Did you learn to play an instrument when you were in school?
Yes, I did. I learnt to play the.............
No, I didn't but I wanted to learn the...............
How does music make you feel?
It depends on the kind of music. For example...........
.............music makes me feel.............
Do you consider music to be a kind of art?
Yes, I do. I think...............
No, I don't because.............
That could be said, however...............
Do you listen to any foreign music?
Yes, I do. I like.........
No, but.............
Do you own a Mp3 player?
Yes, I do. I have a..............
No, I don't.
What's the future for music?
I think music in the future will be............
I reckon music will be very different in the future. It will be...........
  

FUTURE


What are your plans for the future?
To be honest, I haven't really thought about it.
In the future, I would like to................and perhaps.......
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In the future I think the world will be ...............
Perhaps in a 100 years.............or maybe.............
Do you think we will ever be able to travel into the future?
Yes, I think so.
I don't really know.
Perhaps.
How do you think your looks will have changed in the future?
I will probably look...........
Maybe I will be............
How different will your lifestyle be in the future?I guess in the future I will be more...........
I guess in the future I will be less............
How would you like the world to have changed in the future?
I would like to see..............in the future.
I hope that.................in the future.
How will your character change in the future?
I think in the future I will be............
I will not have changed in the future.
Do you think the world will be a better place in the future?
I really hope so, however I think..............
Maybe, maybe not because................
How will language change in the future, do you think?
I think everyone will speak..........
Maybe ................will no longer be used.

INTERVIEW

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What company do you work for?
I currently work for...............
What are your responsibilities?
My responsibilities are..........,..........and...................
What major problems have you faced? How did you handle them?
One of the biggest problems I faced was............
I handled this by........
What was most rewarding?
The most rewarding part of my job is.............
I find...............very rewarding.
What was least rewarding?
The least rewarding part of my job is..........
To be honest I find everything part of my job rewarding.
What has been your biggest accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment has been to...........
Why are you leaving your job?
I have decided to leave my current position because............
What is your greatest weakness?
My greatest weakness is probably.................
To be honest I don't think I have any weaknesses.
Describe your typical work week.
My typical work week starts with.........and then........after that.....
How many hours do you normally work?
I usually work for...........hours a week.
Recently I have been working........hours a week.
How do you handle stress and pressure?
I would have to say that I handles stress and pressure...........
I am very good at handling stress and pressure.