Cue card A historical place you have visited lately When did you go there With whom did

you go there What you liked there the most Cultural festival which people are celebrating When do they celebrate Where do they celebrate How do they celebrate Difference in its celebration in the past and now

Talk about a thing you bought for which you had to save money for What was the thing How long you had to save money for it When did you buy it Why did you buy it What you felt after buying it Talk about your favourite song Where did you hear it for the first time Why do you like it Does it remind you of a special moment Talk about a job that helps people and the society What How did you come to know about it What kind of people can do it How this job makes the world a better place Talk about a place near water that you have visited recently Where did you go

Who did you go with What you did there What you like or dislike about the place Talk about a child that you know Who is the child Since when you know How do you feel when you are with him Talk about an elderly person you know What is his age Since when you know him Why do you like him Talk about a conversation on phone that you have enjoyed Was it long Who were you talking to Why was it special to you Talk about a leisure place in your country What is the leisure place Where is the leisure place Who did you go with What did you do there Describe your neighbour Who is he/she How long have you known him How often do you meet him Describe him Describe an unusual activity you have done recently What was the activity When did you do it

Why did you do it With whom did you do it Talk about a planned holiday which you had to extend for some reason When did you go With whom did you go What was the reason Describe a friend who could be a good leader Who is the friend How did you meet him Do people behave differently when he is around Why do you think he can be a good leader What type of clothes you like to wear - From where do you buy the clothes - What things you consider while buying clothes - Why you like these clothes Talk about an adventurous person in your life. Please say Who is this person? How do you know him/her? What kind of risks does he/she take? Describe a feature of your personal character that you find important. Please say Why do you like it? Why is it important to you? What difference does it make in your life? Describe a small company that you consider a successful one, please say What company is it? What does the company do? What are the reasons for their success? Describe a project or a piece of work you did together with someone, please say who it was, what you have done, why you have chosen this person. Describe a hotel you stayed in or know about. Please say: What is its name?

1. Childhood toy Describe a toy that was important to you in your childhood. You should say: when you got this toy how you got this toy how often you played with it and explain why it was important to you. 2. Trip that didnt go as well as planned Describe a trip that didn't go as well as you had planned. You should say: where you were traveling to what didn't happen according to plan what you did and explain how you felt. 3. A Library Describe a library (for example, a public library or university library). You should say: what kind of library it is (or, what type of building it is) where it is what books and facilities this library has when you went there (or, when you usually go there) and explain what you like or dislike about this library. 4. Someone Good at Cooking Describe someone you know who is good at cooking. You should say: who this person is how you know him or her what kinds of food they cook and explain why you think this person became so good at cooking. 5. Your Favourite Part of Your Hometown

Describe your favourite part of your hometown. You should say: where it is how often you go there what you do there and explain why that is your favourite part of town. 6. Place with lots of water Describe a place with lots of water which you have visited. You should say: where this place was what you did at this place why (& when) you went there and explain why you liked this place. 7. A Historic Site Describe an interesting historical place that you visited. You should say: where it is what you saw at this site (or, what it looked like) how you first learned about this place and explain why this is an interesting place for you. 8. Home Describe a house or apartment that you like (Not your own home) You should say: where it is what it looked like when you saw this home and explain why you like it. 9. Someone Who Helped You Describe a person who helped you in an important way. Describe a time when someone gave you important help in a difficult situation. You should say:

who the person was what the situation was how this person helped you and explain why this help was important to you. 10. Family Member Describe the person in your family who you spend most time with. You should say: who this person is when you usually are together what kind of person he or she is (= what his or personality is like) what you usually do (when you are) together and explain why you spend more time with this person than with other members of your family. 11. Famous Person Describe a famous person you would like to meet. You should say: who this person is (or, was) how you first learned about him or her (or, where you first saw him or her) how/why this person is famous and explain why you would like to meet this person 12. Best Friend Describe your best friend. You should say: when you first met this person how he looks like what you usually do together and explain why he/she is your best friend 13. Happy Childhood Event Describe a happy event in your childhood. Describe a happy event from your childhood that you remember well. You should say:

what the event was when and where it happened what you did and explain why it made you feel happy. 14. Leisure Activity Describe a leisure activity you would like to start doing. You should say: what activity it is where you would do it what equipment you would need to use who you would do it with and explain why you would like to do this activity. 15. Recent Happy Event Describe a recent happy event in your life. You should say: what the event was when and where it happened what you did and explain why this event was so enjoyable 16. A Success Describe a success you had in your life You should say: what it was when it happened why you chose this area of activity how easy or difficult it was to achieve and explain how important this success was (to you). 17. Traffic Jam Describe a time when you had to wait in a traffic jam. You should say:

when and where it happened where you were going at that time what you did while waiting and explain how you felt when you were in that traffic jam. 18. Important Stage of Your Life Describe an important stage of your life. You should say: how old you were how long it lasted where you were living at the time what you were doing during this stage and explain why you think this was an important stage of your life 19. Something You Would Like to Learn Describe something that you don't know (how to do) but would like to learn. You should say what you would like to learn why you would like to learn this how you would learn it (if you decided to learn this) who you would ask to help you learn this (if you decided to learn this) and explain what benefits you would get (if you learned this). 20. Course You Would Like to Take Describe a course you would like to take, if you have time. You should say: what (kind of) course it is where you would do this course how you would take this course how easy or difficult you think it would be and explain how you would benefit from taking this course. 21. A Change in the Future Describe a change you would like to make to your life in the future.

You should say: what change you would like to make when you would like to make this change how easy or difficult you think this change might be (or, how you would make this change happen) and explain why you would like to make this change. 22. A Sports Event Describe a sports event that you watched or took part in. You should say: when this event was held where it was held who participated in the event and explain why you remember this event so well. 23. An Educational Visit Describe an educational trip that you went on when you were in school. You should say: who went with you where you went what you did there and explain what you learned on this trip. 24. Childhood Game Describe a game you enjoyed when you were a child. (Not a sport.) You should say: what the game was when, where and with whom you usually played it how you played it and explain why you enjoyed this game. 25. Childhood Activity Describe an interesting activity that you did with your friends in your childhood. You should say:

how old you were when you did this activity how and where you did this activity who you did it with and explain why you enjoyed that activity. 26. Work of Art Describe a sculpture or other work of art that you have seen. You should say: when you first saw this work of art where you saw it what it looked like and explain your feelings about this work or art when you saw it 27. Newspaper or Magazine Describe an article you recently read in a newspaper or magazine. You should say: what newspaper or magazine it was in what the article was about why you remember this article and explain what you thought of this article. 28. Electronic Product Describe an electrical (or electronic) machine or device you would like to buy. You should say: what it is where (or how) you got to know about it how you would use this product and explain why you would like to buy it. 29. Clothing for Special Occasions Describe an item of clothing that you wear on special occasions. You should say: what this clothing looks like where you bought it

on what special occasions you wear it and explain why you wear it on special occasions. 30. Letter You Received Describe an important letter you received. You should say who wrote to you when he/she wrote it what he/she wrote and explain why he/she wrote that letter. 31. Something You Want to Buy Describe something special you want to buy in the future. You should say: what it is what it looks like how long you have wanted to buy it when you intend to buy it who you want to buy it for * and explain why this thing is important to you. 32. Photo Describe a photograph that is important to you. You should say: where (and when) you saw this photograph what (or who) is in the photograph why this photograph was taken and explain why this photograph is important to you. 33. Book Describe a book you recently read. You should say what book it was (or, what it was about) when you read it

why you read it and explain what you thought about this book 34. Conversation Describe an important conversation you had in the past. You should say: where you had the conversation who you talked with what you talked about and explain why this was an important conversation to you. 35. Party Describe a party you would like to arrange for your friends or family. You should say: who you would invite to the party when and where you would hold the party what you (or, your guests) would do at the party and explain how you would organize this party. 36. Film Describe a film you enjoyed watching at home or in the cinema. You should say: what type of film it was why you chose to watch this film what the film was about and explain why you enjoyed this film. 37. Good News Describe a piece of good news that you received by phone. You should say: what the news was where you were when you received this news who gave you this news and explain what you did after you received this good news.

38. Picnic / Outdoor Meal Describe a picnic or meal that you ate outdoors. You should say: where you had this meal who was with you what you ate and drank and explain why you enjoyed this picnic or outdoor meal. 39. Exciting Sport Describe an exciting sport you have seen or taken part in. You should say: what the sport was how popular this sport is in your country where you saw (or took part in) this activity and explain why this sport was exciting for you. 40. Science Lesson Describe a science lesson that you had in school or university (such as biology, chemistry or physics). You should say: when you attended this lesson where you attended this lesson what you learned and explain how the lesson was taught. 41. Job Describe a job you think you would be good at. Describe a job you would be happy doing. You should say: what job it is why you want to do it what you would do in this job and explain why you think you would be able to do this job well.

42. Good Advice Describe some good advice you received. You should say: What the advice was Who gave you the advice What resulted from this advice And explain how you felt when you received this advice 43. Childhood Song Describe a song or piece of music that you remember from your childhood. You should say: where you first heard this song how old you were when you first heard it what the song was about and explain why / how you remember this song. 44. Advertisement Describe an advertisement that made you buy something. You should say: what kind of advertisement it was when and where you saw (or heard) this advertisement what product (or service) it advertised and explain you decided to buy that product. 45. Interesting Story on TV Describe an interesting story you watched on TV. You should say: when you watched it who was in the story what the story was about and explain why this story was interesting to you. 46. TV / Radio Program Describe a TV or radio program that you like to talk about with your family or friends.

You should say: what type of program it is how often you watch or listen to this program what type of people enjoy this program and explain what you like (or dislike) about this program. 47. Health Describe something you do that is good for your health. You should say: what you do when you began to do it how often you do it whether you enjoy doing this (or, how much you enjoy doing it) and explain why you think this is important for your health. 48. Learning a Foreign Language Describe something you did that helped you learn another language (besides your own language). You should say: what it was you did where you did it who you did it with and explain how this activity helped you. 49. Favorite Season Describe your favourite season or time of the year. You should say: what season it is what the weather is like at this time what you usually do at this time and explain why you enjoy that season. 50. Good Law Describe a good law in your country. You should say what the law is

how you first learned about this law who benefits from this law (or, who is affected by this law) and explain why you think this is a good law. 51. Speech Describe an interesting speech or talk that you heard. You should say: who gave the talk what the talk was about where you heard it (or, where this talk was given) and explain why the talk was interesting.

Talk about a letter you have received lately. Please say Who sent it to you? Why did he/she send it? How did you feel when you read it? Why was this letter important to you?

Discussion - What do you prefer: letters or e-mails? Why? - Do you think sending a formal letter by e-mail is better than via regular post? Why? - What do you think about people who write letters to newspapers? Cue Card
Describe your ideal house. Please say - Where do you want the house to be? - What should it look like? - How many people should it accommodate? Discussion Do you think people in cities are better off than those in rural areas, and why? Do you think cities will grow bigger and bigger in coming years? What problems are involved when cities grow bigger? Is there something that can be done to restrict the growth of cities?

Talk about something that you have made by yourself (from wood, metal, paper or other material). Please say - What did you make? - Why did you make it? - How did you make it? - Explain how you felt about it.

Talk about an interesting place that you know that is open to public. Please say: what kind of place it is, who goes there, why people usually go there, and explain why you think it is an interesting place for people

Discussion Did you go to this place recently? What are the purposes of public buildings? What public buildings are there in your area? What type of public buildings do young people prefer? Why do people visit public buildings? Do you think there should be some rules in public buildings?

Cue Card Talk about an outdoor activity that you enjoy the most. Please say: When and where did you start doing it? Where do you do this activity? Whom do you do it with? Explain why you like this activity.

Discussion What do people in India do for outdoor activities? Do you think it varies between young and old people? Do you think people should be more involved in games? Do you think children in schools get enough exercise? In India diabetes is on the rise, what do you think is the reason for this? What do you think government should do to make children get more exercise at school?

Cue Card Describe a foreign musical festival that you enjoyed. Please say Where was it? When was it? Who was there with you? How did you feel after that?

Discussion

Do you enjoy music in general? What types of music do you know? Which is your favorite and why? Do you think choice of music has changed, why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of music? Is there any difference in peoples choice in music? Why do old and young people like different music?

Describe your favori te restaurant. Please say - What decoration style does it have? - What kind of food is served there? - Whom do you go there with? Discussion - What is the main difference between restaurant food and home cooked food? - Is it important to teach children to cook? - What is the best way to teach them to cook?