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1Listening Expressions

2Idioms

3Topics for General Writing Task 1

4Topics for Academic Writing Task 1

5Topics for Writing Task 2

6IELTS Speaking Part 1

7IELTS Cue Cards and Follow-up Questions

ListeningExpressions

The1200mostcommonlyrepeatedwordsinIELTSListeningTest

Daysoftheweek:Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday,Weekdays,Weekend

Monthsoftheyear: January,February,March,April,May,June, July,August,September,October,November,December

Money Matters Cash,debit,creditcard,cheque,inadvance, Annualfee,monthlymembership,interestrate, Deposit,tuitionfees,poverty,bankstatement, Moneymanagement,currentaccount, Studentaccount,withdraw,low-riskinvestment, Mortgage,graceperiod,budgetdeficit, Retailvoucher,couponcounterfeitmoney, Publicmoney,taxpayersmoney,debt, Interest-Freecredit,purchase,partialrefund,annuity, Non-refundable,MasterCard,VISA,distributioncosts, Income,financedepartment, family finances, duty-free store.

Subjects Science,politics,history,biology,architecture,geography, Archaeology,literature,business,management, Agriculture,statistics,mathematics, Logic,physics,psychology,anthropology, Economics,philosophy,performingarts, Visualarts, chemistry, humanities

Studying at College/University: courseoutline,groupdiscussion,handout, writtenwork,reportwriting,research, Proofreading,experiment,experience, reference,textbook,dictionary,laptop,printer,studentadvisor,teamwork,module,topic, assessment,library,department,computercentre,classroom,lecture,tutor,mainhall, attendance,deadline,giveatalk,speech,computerlaboratory, certificate,diploma,placementtest, overseasstudents,fulltime,facilities,college, diningroom,specialist,knowledge,international,accommodation,homestay,primary, secondary,intermediate,mediaroom,resourcesroom,staff,commencement,dissertation, leaflet,faculty, pupils,pencil,feedback,tasks,outcomes, advanced,introductory,extrabackground,highereducation,guidelines,postsecondary, supervisor,bachelor'sdegree,compound,vocabulary,studentsupportservices, studentretention,publication,foreignstudents,schedule,schoolreunion, registrarsoffice,stationery.

Marketing catalogue,interview,newsletter,competition,TVprogram,strategies, researchmethod,entertainmentindustry,leadership,management,display,products, customer,specialoffer,collectingdata, questionnaire,survey,massmedia,statistic, profitmargin,poll,businesscard,training, trainee,merchandise,manufacture,recruitment. Health yoga,taichi, keepfit,saladbar,vegetarian, outdooractivities,leisuretime,disease,meal, protein,balanceddiet,foodpyramid,vitamin, carbohydrates,rice,pasta,potatoes,pizza, tomatoes,bread,cereals,minerals,zinc,meat, seafood,eggs,beans,milk,cheese,yoghurt,fruit, vegetables,citrusfruits,greenpepper, blackcurrant,nuts,eggyolk,liver,medicine treatment,remedy,nursingcare,nursery,regularexercise.

Nature field,footbridge,environment,waterfall,river,mountain,forest, village, coast,reef,lake,valley,hill,cliff,island,peninsula, earthquake,avalanche,tornado,typhoon,desertification, volcano,disaster,catastrophe,erosion,landslides,storm, flood,hurricane,pond,jungle,oasis,dam,canyon

Environment greenhouseeffect,acidrain,globalwarming, carbondioxide,burringfossil,exhaustfumes, deforestation,nitrogenoxide,smog,climate, pollution,temperature,powerplants,landfill, cattle,windturbine,soarpower,hydroelectric power,renewable,sourceofenergy,reliable, solarpanels,environmentallyfriendly,oxygen, Chemicalfree,desert,degradation,vegetation, sealevel,oceancurrents,soilconditioner,coal, fossilfuels,firewood,drought,contaminated.

Animal Kingdom birdsofprey,seabirds,poultryandgame, mammals,cetacean,whale,primates,rodents,fish, amphibian,reptile,insects,octopus,phylum,class, order,family,genus,species,livestock,creature,lion,penguin

Plants mushroom,fungus,leaves,seed,core,bark, trunk,twig,branch,flower,stem,roots,cluster,fertilizer

Continents Asia, Europe,AustraliaandAntarctica, SouthAmerica,NorthAmerica,Africa

Countries Egypt,Mexico,France,Indonesia,Turkey,England,Germany, China,Greece,Brazil,India,NorthKorea,India,Malaysia, NewZealand,Nigeria,Pakistan,Singapore,Switzerland, UnitedKingdom,Italy,theDominicanRepublic,thePhilippines,Denmark.

Languages linguistics,bilingual,trilingual,polyglot, Portuguese,Mandarin,Bengali,Chinese,Hindi, Russian,Japanese,German,Punjabi,Thai, Persian,Filipino,French, Italian, Greek, French

Architecture and Buildings dome,palace,fort,castle,glasshouse,pyramid, logcabin,lighthouse,hut,skyscraper,sculpture

Homes semi-detachedhouse,duplex,terracedhouse,townhouse,rowhouse, bungalow,thatchedcottage,mobilehome,houseboat,blockofflats,apartment building,condominium,chimney,bedroom,basement,landlord,tenant,rent,lease, neighborhood,suburb,sofa,coffeetable,dormitory,storey,kitchen,refrigerator, microwave,groundfloor,oven,hallway,insurance

In the City cities,street,lane,citycentre,centralstation,carpark,department store,bridge,temple,embassy,roadsystem,hospital,garden,avenue

Workplaces clinic,dentist,reception,appointment,staffselection,colleague,workshop, showroom,informationdesk,employer,employment,unemployed, technicalcooperation, team leaders, stress, ability, vision, confidence, employee, internship Rating & Qualities reasonable,satisfactory,dangerous,safe,stronglyrecommended,poorquality, satisfied,disappointed,efficient,luxurious,colored,spotted,striped,expensive,cheap

Touring touristguidedtour,ticketoffice,souvenir,trip,guest,reservation,view,culture, memorable,singledoublebeddedroom,picnic,touristattraction,hostel,suite,aquarium,

Verbs train,develop,collect,supervise,mark,edit,revise,exhibit,donate, surpass,register,support,hunt,persuade,concentrate,discuss,suggest, arrange,borrow,immigrate,review,learn,touch.

Adjectives energetic,social,ancient,necessary,fantastic, exciting,fabulous,dull,comfortable,convenient, suitable,affordable,voluntarymandatory, compulsory,temporary,permanent,Immense, vast,salty,extinct,vulnerable,pessimistic, optimistic,realistic,practical,knowledgeable, flexible,confident,Western,intensive, tranquil,spectacular, intact, various

Hobbies orienteering,caving,spelunking,archery,iceskating, scuba diving,snorkeling,skateboarding,bowls,darts,golf, billiards,photography,painting,pottery,woodcarving,gardening, stampcollection,embroidery,climbing,chess, parachute

Sports cricket,baseball,basketball,rugby,soccer,americanfootball,hockey, swimming,tennis,squash,badminton,ping-pong,field,court,pitch,stadium,team, thediscus,thejavelin,thehammer,thehighjump,horseracing,showjumping,polo, cycling,gymnasium,athlete,gym,extremesports,paragliding,hang-gliding,skydiving, abseiling,snowboarding,bungeejumping,surfing,windsurfing,jet-skiing, bodyboarding,white-waterrafting,kitesurfing,mountainbiking,jogging,press-up, push-up,barbell,treadmill,judo,recreation,snooker,walking,championship, canoeing, refreshment

Shapes Square,rectangular,triangular,polygon,Oval, spherical,spiral,circular,curved, cylindrical

Measurement depth,breadth,height,threedimensions,frequency,Mass, width,length,altitude,imperialsystem,metricsystem,

Transportation cargoplane,shipment,containership,boat,lifeboat, ferry,hovercraft,hydrofoil,liner,canalboat,narrowboat,dinghysailing,sailboat, paddlesteamer,cabincruiser,rowingboat,rowboat,kayak,canoe,punt,gondola, aircraft,helicopter,seaplane,airship,hot-airballoon,airport,crew,passenger, platform, hire a car, automobile

Vehicles double-deckerbus,single-decker,minibus,schoolbus,coach,truck,train,goodstrain tanker, van, lorry, transporter, forklift truck, tow truck, breakdown truck, pickup, jeep, caravan,camper,tractor,taxi,cab,tram,underground,subway,streamtrain,freight

Weather humid, hot, sticky, breeze, chilly, cold, cool, dry, dusty, freezing, hot, warm, wet, weather forecast, antenna, moisture

Places local library, swimming pool, cafeteria, cottage, parliament, accommodation, restaurant, canteen, cafe, bookshop, sports centre, city council, dance studio, park, conversation club, kindergarten

Equipment & Tools helmet, light, musical instrument, cassette, silicon chip, digital monitor, gadget, device, screen, breaks, wheels , mechanical pencil, disk, backpack

The Arts & Media Opera, Orchestra, concert, symphony, the press, newspaper conductor, vocalist, audience, festival, carnival, exhibition,classical music, theatre, cinemas, art gallery, museum,ballet, television, radio, graphics

Materials fur, metal, steel, aluminum, copper, rubber, plastic, ceramics, glass, cement, stone, textile, cotton, fabric, wool, leather, bone, paper, lumber/wood, glue, composite, fiberglass, concrete, wax, paper, wood, silver, gold, feather

Works & Jobs occupation, profession, designer, decorator, architect, engineer, manager, waitress, waiter, teacher, vacancy, professor, specialist, psychologist volunteer, freelance, secretary, craftsman ,work experience, curriculum vitae, mail address, receptionist, pilot, guard, flight attendant, lecturer, office assistant, clerk, accountant, cashier, captain

Colors blue,white,orange,green,grey,black,red,yellow,purple,brown,pink

Expressions of Time three times, three times per week, a gap year, full- time, part-time, midday, midnight, millennium, century, decade, fortnight

Others passport photo, state, government, individual, variety, private sector,, practice, gender, creativity, original inhabitant, indigenous, demonstration, strike, entrance, circuit, guarantee, dialogue , commerce, carriage, narrative, chocolate, satellite, decision, prototype, attitude, daily routine, personal fulfillment, activity, recipient, ultrasound, pedestrian safety, traffic jams, procedures, creation, prize, junior, senior, opportunity, driving license, process, literary, man-made, republicans, umbrella, frequently updated, waiting list, sewer systems, liberal democracy, democrats, lunar calendar, libertarian, burger, videos, nature conservation, life

IDIOMS

IDIOMS I LIKE:1. When Pigs Fly: Something that will never ever happen.

2. Wild and Woolly:Uncultured and without laws.

3. Water Under The Bridge:Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore.

4. Under the weather: Feeling ill or sick.

5. Turn A Blind Eye: Refuse to acknowledge something you know is real or legit.

6. To Make A Long Story Short: Something someone would say during a long and boring story in order to keep his/her audience from losing attention. Usually the story isn't shortened.

7. The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall: While the bigger and stronger opponent might be alot more difficult to beat, when you do they suffer a much bigger loss.

8. Start From Scratch: To do it all over again from the beginning.

9. Smell A Rat: To detect someone in the group is betraying the others.

10. Skid Row: The rundown area of a city where the homeless and drug users live.

11. Rise and Shine: Time to get out of bed and get ready for work/school.

12. Rome Was Not Built In One Day: If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take time.

13. Rule Of Thumb: A rough estimate.

14. Run out of steam: To be completely out of energy.

15. Practice Makes Perfect: By constantly practicing, you will become better.

16. Pull the plug: To stop something. To bring something to an end.

17. Pulling Your Leg: Tricking someone as a joke.

18. Put a sock in it: To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet.

19. Over My Dead Body: When you absolutely will not allow something to happen.

20. Off On The Wrong Foot: Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.

21. Off The Hook: No longer have to deal with a tough situation.

22. Off the Record: Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want attributed to him/her.

23. On Pins And Needles: Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.

24. On The Fence: Undecided.

25. On The Same Page: When multiple people all agree on the same thing.

26. Out Of The Blue: Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.

27. Out On A Limb: When someone puts themself in a risky situation.

28. Out On The Town: To enjoy yourself by going out.

29. Off On The Wrong Foot: Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.

30. Off The Hook: No longer have to deal with a tough situation.

31. Off the Record:Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want to attribute to him/her.

32. On Pins And Needles: Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.

33. On The Fence: Undecided.

34. On The Same Page: When multiple people all agree on the same thing.

35. Out Of The Blue: Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.

36. Out On A Limb: When someone puts themself in a risky situation.

37. Out On The Town: To enjoy yourself by going out

The idioms and expressions below are some of the most common in English. The example sentences show how idioms are used in context. Have fun!

1. As easy as pie means "very easy" (same as "a piece of cake")Example: He said it is a difficult problem, but I don't agree. It seems as easy as pie to me! 2. Be sick and tired of means "I hate" (also "can't stand")Example: I'm sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let's go out tonight and have fun. 3. Bend over backwards means "try very hard" (maybe too much!)Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied. 4. Bite off more than one can chew means "take responsibility for more than one can manage"Example: John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a part-time job. It seems he has bitten off more than he can chew. 5. Broke means "to have no money"Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I'm broke. 6. Change one's mind means "decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier"Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. I'll do extra work on the weekend instead. 7. Cut it out!means "stop doing something bad"Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out! 8. Drop someone a line means "send a letter or email to someone"Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me a line when you have time. 9. Figure something out means "come to understand a problem"Example: I don't understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it out. 10. Fill in for someone means "do their works while they are away"Example: While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me. 11. In ages means "for a very long time"Example: Have you seen Joe recently? I haven't seen him in ages. 12. Give someone a hand means "help"Example: I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand? 13. Hit the hay means "go to bed" (also "hit the sack")Example: It's after 12 o'clock. I think it's time to hit the hay. 14. In the black means "the business is making money, it is profitable"Example: Our business is really improving. We've been in the black all year. 15. In the red means "the business is losing money, it is unprofitable"Example: Business is really going poorly these days. We've been in the red for the past three months. 16. In the nick of time means "not too late, but very close!"Example: I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It's a good thing, because I really need this medicine! 17. Keep one's chin up means "remain brave and keep on trying"Example: I know things have been difficult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It will get better soon. 18. Know something like the back of your hand means "know something very, very well" Example: If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like the back of my hand19. Once in a while means "sometimes, not very often"Example: Have you been to the new movie theatre? No, only see movies once in a while. I usually stay home and watch TV. 20. Sharp means "exactly at that time"Example: I'll meet you at 9 o'clock sharp. If you're late, we'll be in trouble! 21. Sleep on it means "think about something before making a decision"Example: That sounds like a good deal, but I'd like to sleep on it before I give you my final decision. 22. Take it easy means "relax"Example: I don't have any special plans for the summer. I think I'll just take it easy. 23. To get the ball rolling means "start something, especially something big"Example: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. I'm hoping you will help me get the ball rolling. 24. Up to the minute means "the most recent information"Example: I wish I knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need more up to the minute news. 25. Twenty-four/seven means "every minute of every day, all the time"Example: 26. All of a sudden means "unexpectedly", used to describe something that happens very quicklyExample: He had just gone to bed when all of a sudden the phone rang. 27. Be all ears means "eager and ready to listen"Example: Go ahead and speak. I'm all ears!28. Be fed up with means "to hate something now, even though I may have liked it before"Example: I'm fed up with my job! I think I should start looking for a new one. 29. To bug means "to bother someone". (American English)Example: Hey, stop tapping your fingers. It's really bugging me!30. A cinch means something that is very easy to doExample: I didn't think I could run five kilometres, but with the right preparation, it was a cinch.31. Cost an arm and a leg means "very expensive"Example: I'd really like a new car, but they all cost an arm and a leg. 32. To cram means "to study hard a few days before a test"Example: If you had studied hard for the past four months, you wouldn't have to cram so much this weekend. 33. Fresh out of something means "to have no more of something"Example: I have to go buy some more milk. It seems we're fresh out now. 34. To get it (often negative) means "to understand"Example: What did the teacher say? I didn't get it. Did you? 35. Got a minute?means "Do you have time right now?"Example: Hey, Joe, got a minute? I have something to show you. 36. Give someone a hand means "help someone" Example: Could you give me a hand moving this table? It's quite heavy. 37. Grab a bite to eat means "quickly go get something to eat"Example: I'm going to go grab a bite. I'll be back in a few minutes. 38. Drive someone up a wall (or "drive someone crazy") means "to make someone very angry"Example: My neighbour practices the piano every night, but he's terrible. It's driving me up the wall!39. To hang on means "to wait"Example:Hang on a few minutes. I have to make a phone call and then I'll be able to join you for lunch. 40. Hard headed means "stubborn" or "unwilling to change an opinion or ideaExample: I can't work with Joe any more. He's so hard headed!41. Have a change of heart means "change a previous decision"Example: I thought I would change jobs, but now that my boss is treating me with more respect, I've had a change of heart. 42. Have mixed feelings about something means "to be uncertain"Example: I have mixed feelings about Joe. He's a very good teacher, but he has a very strange sense of humour! 43. Head out for means "to start on a long trip" (but it could be within a big city)Example: We're heading out for the countryside to pick some apples. Would you like to join us? 44. How come?Means "Why?"Example:How come we don't go to the movies anymore? I guess we're too busy to enjoy ourselves these days. 45. Keep in touch (or "stay in touch") means "do not stop communicating - send letters or call sometimes"Example: Don't forget to keep in touch. I want to know how you're doing while you're away. 46. Be kidding means "to joke or tease someone in a playful way"Example: No, I don't really have three wives - I was just kidding! 47. Look down on means "think someone or something is not good enough"Example: We shouldn't look down on people just because they don't have as much money as we do. 48. Make ends meet (often used negatively) means "to have enough money to buy everything we need"Example: Even though I make more money than last year, we just can't seem to make ends meet. 49. Miss the boat means "to miss an opportunity"Example: The sale ends today at noon. If we don't hurry, we're going to miss the boat! 50. Next to nothing means "to cost very little"Example: I went to the new discount store and bought these new shoes for only five dollars. That's next to nothing!

TopicsForGeneral writing task 1

You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.1. You have just spent a weekend staying at the Lilo Hotel in Adelaide. When you get home you find that you have left a bag at the hotel. Write a letter to manager of the hotel telling him what he should do so that your bag reaches to you.

2. You are writing your first letter to a pen pal. Describe your previous studies and work experience, your current activities, hobbies and interests. Tell your pen pal that you will be visiting him/her.

3. You are writing your first letter to a pen pal. Describe your previous studies and work experience, your current activities, hobbies and interests. Tell your pen pal that you will be visiting him/her.

4. You want to apply for the following job. Write a letter to Mr. Moore describing your previous experience and explaining why you would be suitable for the job. Waiter/waitress required for evening work. Some experience necessary.

5. You want to apply for the following job. Write a letter to Mr. Moore describing your previous experience and explaining why you would be suitable for the job. Waiter/waitress required for evening work. Some experience necessary.

6. After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by another person. Write a special letter to express your thanks.

7. One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you cannot manage to meet him at the airport on time.Write a letter asking him to wait for you at the airport and tell him how to identify you.

8. Your find that your study load is too heavy. Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.

9. As part of a student social survey project, you are organizing a group to visit a historical exhibition in a small town. Write a letter asking for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition, and the dates of its opening and closing, and if there are any discounts available.

10. You live in a room in a college where you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. He/She has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.11. You went to the local hospitals Emergency Department with your young child who had severe stomach pains. You had to wait for almost four hours before your daughter was treated by a doctor and, while you were waiting, you were constantly ignored by the other staff.Write a letter to the Registrar, complaining about the service you received.

12. You have been offered a job, asking you to start next week. You want the job very much but, because of a previous commitment, you want to delay the start for another two weeks. Write to the Manager, accepting the job, but explaining your situation and asking for the change toyour start date.13. A friend you met last year has invited you to visit them in their country.You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:a. request advice about a gift for his/her familyb. ask about activities and clothingc. find out about the food. 14. You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:a. explain why you are writingb. express concern about the missing cardc. ask them what they intend to do15. You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book.Write a letter to him/her. In your lettera. apologize for the mistakeb. find out how important the book is to him/herc. say what you will do16. You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time.a. say how you felt about the visitb. refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/herc. invite your friend to visit you17. For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership.Write a letter to the club secretary.In your lettera. state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for thisb. give details of how you have benefited from the clubc. explain why you want to leave18. You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating/cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.Write a letter to the manager of the hotel.In your lettera. give details of what was wrongb. explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the timec. say what action you would like the manager to take

19. You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you.Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your lettera. explain where the place was and how you got thereb. describe what you sawc. offer to take your friend there20. You recently took a part-time job working for a local company. After a few weeks, you realized there were some problems with the job.Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your lettera. explain why you took the jobb. describe the problems that you experiencedc. suggest what could be done about them21. A friend has asked you to babysit on Saturday and wants to know how much you charge per hour for this. Unfortunately, you already have a commitment this weekend and cannot help. However, you free the following weekend. Write a letter to your friend explaining that you are not able to help this time, but could help later. Explain also what your fee for the service is.22. You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you that the Opportunity Shop in the shopping centre has cheap second-hand furniture.Write to the shop owner describing what you need and asking whether they have these items and what they cost.

23. You are an international student and have borrowed a book from the local public library. You left the book on a bus and when you contacted the bus company, they could not find it. Write a letter to the librarian explaining the situation and asking what you should do.

TopicsForAcademic writing task 1

Note: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

1. The chart below gives information about the UK's ageing population in 1985 and makes predictions for 2035.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.

Source: Office for National Statistics, National Records of Scotland, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency

2. The graph below shows waste recycling rates in the U.S. from 1960 to 2011.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.Source: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/facts-text.htm#chart3

3. The diagrams below give information on transport and car use in Edmonton.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.Commute to work55%

Shopping15%

Leisure activities15%

Taking children to school40%

Business45%

Peoples reasons for using the car in city

4.The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.

Cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions

ActionRomanceComedyHorrorTotals

India87.56.52.524.5

Ireland7.63.85.56.423.3

New Zealand7.24.53.94.720.3

Japan7.14.542.217.8

Total29.920.319.915.8

5. The graphs below provide information on global population figures and figures for urban populations in different world regions.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_population

6. The diagrams below show UK students' responses to the question of to what extent they would describe themselves as financially organized.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.Very organised %

All students21

Age up to 22 years18

Age 23-25 years26

Age over 26 years35

Source: http://www.unite-group.co.uk/binaries/MungoBlobs-1350377092294.pdf

7. The diagram below shows the production of steam using a gas cooled nuclear reactor.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.

8. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.The flowchart illustrates the production of coloured plastic paper clips in a small factory.Write a report for a university tutor describing the production process.Write at least 150 words.

9.The flow chart illustrates the consequence of deforestation. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.Write at least 150 words

10. The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.The Brick Manufacturing Process

TopicsForwriting task 2

1. Some people think women should be allowed to join the army, the navy and the air force just like men. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.

2. Many students decide to further their study abroad What are the benefits and drawbacks of studying abroad.

3. Machine translation (MT) is slower and less accurate than human translation and there is no immediate or predictable likelihood of machines taking over this role from humans. Do you agree or disagree?

4. Besides a lot of advantages, some people believe that the Internet creates many problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

5. Whoever controls the media also controls opinions andattitudes of the people and there is little can be done to rectify this. To what extend do you agree or disagree?You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

6. A few major languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

7. A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

8. Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

9. There are many types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important and should it be preserved or is international music that is heard everywhere nowadays more useful to a society?

10. Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nations history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?11. Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

12. Education is not a luxury, but a basic human right and as such should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth. Do you agree or disagree?

13. Some people think that children's free time must include educational activities otherwise they will waste their time. What is your opinion?

14. Developed countries have created many environmental problems in the World, particularly in their contribution to global warming. What can be done to reduce the dangers of global warming?

15. In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?

16. Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue?

17. Logging of the rain forests is a serious problem and it may lead to the extinction of animal life and human life. Discuss

18. Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

19. The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.

20. Eating a balanced diet is the most important factor for a healthy life. To what extent do you agree?

21. Many of the medical problems that people are experiencing in today's world are due to the fact that we have a very sedentary lifestyle. To what extent to you agree?

22. Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the world. What are some of the factors in modern society that cause this stress, and how can we reduce it?

23. Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in todays society. To what extent do you agree with this view?

24. Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?

25. Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

26. Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

27. Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions.

28. There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large family. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a small family rather than a large family?

29. Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems.

30. Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on your children. Do you agree or disagree?

31. In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents' absence. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

32. If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

33. It has been said, Not everything that is learned is contained in books. Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

34. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

35. People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, and increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

36. In many countries today, the eating habits and lifestyle of children are different from those of previous generations. Some people say this has had a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

37. Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

38. Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

39. 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?

40. In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss both systems.

41. Some people believe that computers are more a hindrance than a help in today's world. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. a. In what ways are computers a hindrance?b. What is your opinion?c. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

42. It is becoming more and more difficult to escape the influence of the media on our lives.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media rich society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

43. Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence?

44. Many people say that the only way to guarantee getting a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views?

45. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

46. By punishing murderers with the death penalty, society is also guilt of committing murder. Therefore, life in prison is a better punishment for murderers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

47. Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

48. As the world becomes technologically advanced, computers are replacing more and more jobs. Describe some job positions that may be lost because of computers, and discuss at least one problem that may result. ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

49. Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

50. Companies should encourage employees who work in a high position to leave at the age of 55 in order to give opportunities to the new generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

51. Some people think that it is important to have a single language as an international official language. Others think that it will make it difficult to identify countries and cause a loss of culture. What are your opinions on this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

52. Is freedom of speech necessary in a free society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

53. As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

54. The birth rate in most developed countries is predicted to begin to fall over the next 50 years. By 2030 it is estimated that over one third of the population in most developed countries will be aged 65 and over. What effects will these predictions have on developed countries if they prove true? What can be done now to deal with this situation? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

55. Problems with environmental pollution have become so serious that many countries are trying to solve these problems. Suggest possible solutions and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

56. Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.

57. Some people warn that the era of silver screen is coming to an end and that people will eventually lose interest in going to the cinema. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.

58. In many countries it is now illegal to smoke in public places. It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examplesfrom your own knowledge or experience.

59. Television dominates the free-time for too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socializing with others. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examplesfrom your own knowledge or experience.

60. In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools which provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

61. Modern technology is changing our world. This has advantages suchas bringing people closer together through communication. It also hasdisadvantages such as destroying the differences between cultures. Towhat extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examplesfrom your own knowledge or experience.

62. Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal moremoney than people in other important professions. Some people think is fullyjustified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examplesfrom your own knowledge or experience.

63. In many countries the level of crime is increasing and crimes are becoming more violent. Why do you think this is and what can be done about it? Give reasons for your answer andinclude any relevant examples from your experience.

64. Many newspapers and magazines feature stories about the private lives of famous people. We know what they eat, where they buy their clothes and who they love. We also often see pictures of them in private situations. Is it appropriate for a magazine or newspaper to give this kind of private information about people?

65. Have we become used to bad news? Discuss.

66. Today most of the youngsters graduate from school with a negative attitude. Why does this happen? What can be done to overcome this problem?

67. Some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are undervalued and should be paid more, especially when other people like film actors or company bosses are paid huge sums of money that are out of proportion to the importance of the work that they do.-How far do you agree?-What criteria should be used to decide how much people are paid? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

68. Discuss how internet can help in overcoming the technological gap between the countries?

69. It is generally believed that clothing and fashion industry have a big influence on people. Is this a good or bad thing? Explain your answer using your experienceand examples where relevant.

70. People try to change their look by changing the colour of their hair, using cosmetics, wearing jewelry or even having plastic surgery done. Why do you think people do it? Do you think changing your look is a good thing?

71. A persons worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honor, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

72. Should poor countries continue to receive International Aids? Give your views.

73. Life was simpler without so much of technology. Give your views.

74. Telecommuting' refers to workers 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?

75. When so many people are starving to death in different parts of the world, is it justifiable for any government to spend huge amounts of money over the Space Exploration Projects?

76. To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a social and political issue in the 21st century?

77. Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but not poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and/or against keeping animals in zoos.

78. The only way to prevent overcrowding in cities is to prevent migration from rural areas. Give your opinion and views. .

79. Money is the single motivational factor for success in any work field. How far you agree with this?

80. The only effective way to deal with unemployment is to introduce rapid urbanization. How far you agree? .

81. When most of the population in developing countries, do not have food to eat and place to live, it is immaterial to talk about saving forests as a gesture to protect our environment. The aim should be to utilize maximum land for food production and making homes for the homeless. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.

82. Reading comics only rot the childrens mind than to provide any good education. How far you agree/ disagree with this?

83. In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

84. The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.85. Young people are indulging in doing too much shopping now then they use to do in the past. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a good trend or not? What should the youngsters do instead?

86. In some countries, criminal trials in law court are telecasted on Television for public. Do you think advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?87. Schools should stop using books for teaching children, they find them boring, and use film, Tv and computer instead. To what extent do agree whit this?

88. Many young people change their jobs or careers every few years. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

89. Many children today find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What could you think are the main causes? What are the possible solutions?

90. In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However this causes some people problems with debts they cannot pay back. What is the advantage of credit card overweight the disadvantages?

91. Some people think governments should introduce laws regarding what nutrition and food choices the people should make to improve public health. Others think it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

IELTS SPEAKINGPART -1

IELTS Speaking Part-1A. Personal questions:-1. What is your name?2. What is the meaning of your name?3. Tell me about your educational qualifications?4. Are you a student or are you working?5. What are you studying? What is your profession?6. Are you satisfied with your job?7. What is more important-salary or job satisfaction?8. According to you which factors contribute to job-satisfaction?9. What are your hobbies?10. What are your positive traits?11. What are your negative traits?12. If you get a chance, would you convert your hobby into your profession?13. Do you take after your father or mother?14. Tell me something about your school and school days?15. Was your education of good quality?16. Why do you want to go abroad?17. Why do you want to go aboard for studies?18. According to you what are benefits of studying abroad?19. Tell me something about the education system of your country?20. Why is it important to have a dream?21. What is your dream?22. Which is your dream country?23. What do you intend to do in the country of your dreams?24. Where do you see yourself in three years time?25. Where do you see yourself in ten years time?26. Do you live in a joint family or nuclear family?27. Tell me something about your family.28. Narrate a funny incident.29. Narrate a confusing incident.30. Narrate a strange incident.31. What do you like about your country?32. What do you dislike about your country?

B. House:-1. Tell me something about the house you live in?2. Which is your favourite room in your house?3. How are modern houses different from the houses in the past?4. According to you which is better individual houses or apartments?5. Is there any truth in the adage East or West , home is the best? Why?

C. Home Town:-1. Describe your home-town?2. How is your city/town different from other cities/town?3. What are the advantages of living here?4. What are the problems of living in this city/town?5. Speak about the traffic problems of living in this city/town?6. Speak about the public transport system in our city?7. What are the people like in your city?8. What do the people of your city like to wear?9. What type of food do the people in your city like to eat?10. What is your city famous for?

D. Vehicles:-1. Which is your favourite vehicle and why?2. How would you suggest to reduce the volume of vehicles on the roads?3. Why do people indulge in road-rage?4. What are the advantages of owning a personal car/bike?5. What are disadvantages of owning a personal car/two wheeler?6. What are the advantages of public transport?7. How can people be encouraged to use more of public transport?

E. Science and Technology:-1. What was the life of people like when science and technology were not so advanced?2. What is the difference in the way people communicate now and the way they did in the past?3. How is technology effecting the inter-personal relations among the people?4. According to you, What will the computer be able to do in future?5. How does a person feels when he is not carrying his mobile with him?6. According to you, what will the computers be able to do in future?7. Why are mobile phones so popular in your country? 8. Are there any negative aspects of technology?9. Have people become slaves of technology?10. Which is better- hand made goods or machine made goods?11. Do you think hand-made goods will loose their importance in future?12. How can computer and internet reduce the technological gap between developed and under developed countries?

F. Environment:-1. What are the environment problems being faced by your country?2. Talk about one environmental problem which you think is a grave problem?3. What can you do for the environment?4. Do the people in your country make an effort to keep their surrounding clean?5. Are litter laws being followed by the people of your country? If not, why not?6. Should people avoid using those things which are not eco-friendly and cause harm to the environment?G. Social problems:-1. What are the social problems being faced by the people of your country?2. Which social problem concerns or worries you the most?3. How can the social problems be reduced in the society?4. What is the role of newspapers in bringing about awareness in the society?5. How can the newspapers help to solve issues?

H. Food:-1. What type of food is popular among the people of your country?2. What type of food is liked by your parents?3. Why is fast food growing popularity?4. What type of restaurants are there in your city?5. Do you prefer to have food in an expensive food joint or cheaper-one?6. Why are the food habits of people changing?7. On what ocassions do people like to eat out?8. Do people eat out only for food or are there other reasons also?9. How is food the core element of every culture?10. How can food be helpful in promoting tourism?11. Why is it important for a country to be slf-sufficents in food?12. Why do people experience a cultural shock initially when they migrate over seas?13. What are the basics of good cooking?14. How have the cooking methods changed over a period of time?15. What is the national dish of your country?16. What do the people of your state mainly eat?

I. Culture:-1. How is the culture of your country different from the culture of the country where you intend to go in future?2. Why do people experience a cultural shock initially when they migrate over-seas?3. What are some of the core elements of a culture?

J. Music:-1. What type of music is popular in your state?2. What type of music do you like to listen to?3. What are the benefits of listening to music?4. Do you think international music can replace the traditional or reginal music?5. How has music changed with the passage of time?6. What is the role of music in life?

K. Colours:- 1. What is the importance of colours in life?2. Can you imagine life without colours? How would it be like?3. Which colour do you like the most? Why?4. Which colour do you hate the most? Why?5. Can you think of some common proverbs related to colours?6. How does red colours make you feel?7. How does white/blue/green/yellow/purple/grey/brown colour make you feel?

L. Marriage:-1. Do you believe in marriage?2. What are your views on live-in-relationships?3. How are marriages celebrated in your country?4. What is the importance of marriage in your culture?5. In your country what do the people wear/eat on marriages?6. Should people have extravagant or simple marriages?7. How have the marriage ceremonies changed over a period of time?8. Do you think the institute of marriage will become irrelevant in future?

M. Instrument:-1. Which instrument you use the most in your daily lige?2. For what purpose do you use this instrument?3. Can this instrument be replaced by any other instruments ?

N. Religion:-1. Do you believe in religion?2. Is religion important for you?3. What do all religions teach us?4. Does your country have a state religion?5. Do religions teach us to be ritualistic?

O. Reading:-1. What is the importance of reading?2. Why are reading habits dying down?3. How can reading habits be cultivated in children?4. What type of books should children read?

P. Miscellaneous questions:-1. What if you are not able to do well in the IELTS?2. Talk about a person who has influenced the world by his teachings/inventions.3. Should the media give information about the private lives of celebrities?4. What is brain-drain? How does it effect the native country?5. What are your views on eco- tourism?6. Why are human-rights important?7. Why is yellow journalism bad? Why and how it should be discouraged?8. Will women play a vital role at work-place in future?9. According to you how juvenile delinquency be curbed?10. What age should boys marry?11. At what age should girls marry?12. Do you think people should not marry before the age of thirty/13. What is the importance of good hand-writing?14. Can a persons personality be depicted from his hand-writing? 15. Why is it not easy to master a foreign language?16. How should the overseas students try to over-come listening challenges?17. Why do the overseas students face listening challenges initially?18. In your view how is the education system, career opportunities, values, culture, nature of people, going to be different in the country you are going to?19. Which advertisements convey a better message- funny or those which are not funny?20. Should the government allocate a good amount of money for health educationand preventive education? 21. Why is it becoming difficult to bring up children nowadays?22. In the brought up of children what is more important nature or nuture?23. How is childhood different from what it was in the past?24. What is the most important thing parents can give to their children?25. What is the most important thing children can give to their parents?26. What are qualities of a good citizens?27. How does behaviour change according to age?28. Why is it important to behave according to age?29. How can inter-personal relation-ship become better among the family member?30. Now-a-days why do the people not even know about their immediate neighbours?31. Why is it important to have good relations with your neighbours?32. How can the relations among the neighbours be improved?33. Which is more important- practical experience or bookish knowledge?34. Hard work or luck- which has a role in gaining success?35. According to you, have the nuclear weapons prevented the III world war?36. What is stress?37. What technique are popular to overcome stress?38. What causes noise-pollution in urban areas?39. Can you think of some effective ways to reduce urban noise?40. Why should red- tapism be curbed?

IELTS Cue Cards&Follow-up questions

Cue CardsFollow-up Questions

1. Talk about an old person you admire.

Who that person is? How old he/she is? How you know him/her? How often you meet him/her? Why you admire him/her?

1. At what age is a person considered old?2. What are the problems faced by old people?3. Is the govt. doing enough for the welfare of the old?4. Should the old live with their children live separately?5. Should the old people retire or continue working till they want?6. What are the benefits and drawbacks of having aged population?

2. Talk about your Ideal in life.

Who that person is? What qualities in him/her you admire? Do you want to be like him/her?1. What are some of the qualitieswhichmake a person so endearing?2. Is it important to have an ideal in life?3. How can your ideal help you in your Life?

3. Talk about a teenager you know.

Who that person is? How you know him/her? What is his/her behaviour like?1. What is the importance of teenage in life?2. What are the difficulties and hardships which teenagers face?3. How do teenagers like to dress up?

4. Describe a child who you know.

Who the child is? What is his/her name? How you know him/her? What you like about him/her?1. Why does everyone like children or whyare children so lovable?2. Why are people so nostalgic about their child-hood?3. It is often said that children nowadays are smarter than children of past. Why is it so?4. Which are the best things which parents can give to their children and vice-versa?

5. Talk about a guest who visited you recently.

Who the person was? How he/she was related to you? What special arrangements you made for him/her? What you did to entertain him/her?1. Do you like your friends or relatives visiting you?2. If you have a guest from other country what would you like to show him/her about your country?3. Why are guests revered in our country?

6. Talk about a jovial person whom you know.

Who that person is? How you know him/her? What special qualities that person has? What you like about him/her? Why you find him so jovial?1. Why is it important to remain happy?2. Is laughing the same as being happy?3. What do the people in your country do to remain happy?

7. Talk about your best friend.

Who is your best friend? Why you consider him/her your best friend? How is he/she different from your other friends?1. Do you like to have many friends or one best friend?2. Is it right to have expectations from friends?3. What breaks friendships?4. Should we borrow money from friends?5. Do you like your friend or relatives visiting you?6. Do you like to have friends of your age? Why.7. Do you like to spend time with your family or with your friends?8. What type of people are not worthy of friendship?

8. Talk about a peculiar person you know.

Who that person is? What a peculiar qualities he/she has? Is there any particular reason why that person behave in a peculiar manner?

1. Can you speak about any peculiarities which people generally have?2. Is it good or bad to have a peculiar nature?3. Do you think philosophers and poets have peculiar nature?

9. Talk about your favourite teacher.

What his/her name is? Why you consider him/her as the best teacher? What qualities he/she has which makes him/her different from others?1. Why and how teachers play an important role in an individuals life?2. How teachers of today are different from teachers of the past?3. What do the teachers expect of their students?4. Do you think teachers will be replaced by the computers in future?5. What are the qualities of a good teacher?6. Is it important for the teachers to update themselves?

10. Talk about a world leader (not from your country) whom you admire.

Who that leader is? Why do you consider him a world leader? How is a world leader different from a National leader?1. Do you think world leaders can solve the problems facing the world?2. Do you think world leaders should meet often?3. What are problems which can arise when world leaders meet?4. Do you think world leaders will meet more frequently or less frequently in future?

11. Talk about a National leader you admire.

Who that leader is? Why you admire him/her? How is he/she different from other leaders? Is there anything you would like to Change in him/her?1. Do you think great National leaders are capable enough of bringing in a revolution?2. What are the qualities of a good leader?3. What type of public image should a leader have?4. Why are some leaders not revered by the public why do leaders lose respect?

12. Talk about a Sport man you admire.

Who that player is and which game he/she plays? Why you admire him? Is there anything you would like to Change in him?1. Do you think sports should be introduced at an early age in school?2. What are the benefits of playing games?3. How can the sportsmen be stopped from indulging in unethical practices?4. Is the government of your country doing enough to promote sports?5. Should games be played for winning only?6. Why do students not play out-door games as they used to do in past?

13. Talk about your favourite film star.

Who that actor is? Why you consider him/her favourite? What are his out-standing qualitiesand achievements? 1. Why are films tars paid more than other professionals?2. Why do you think film stars have more mass appeal?3. Why do people show great interest in the personal lives of the stars?4. Do the film stars actually use the products they endorse?

14. Talk about your favourite relative.

What the person is? How is he/she related to you? How often you meet him? Why is he/she your favourite?1. What role do relations have in life of a person?2. How can sweet relation be maintained among relatives?3. What are some of the factors which can sour a relation-ship?4. Is it possible to have relations with those people who are related to you?5. Should the relatives often meet?

15. Talk about a historical place you have visited.

What that place is? Whom and why you visited it? What is so special about the place?1. Why your country has rich historical past?2. Why historical monuments should be preserved?3. How can the common people help in the maintenace of historical places?4. What is the govt. of your country doing to maintaing these historical places? Do you think this is sufficient?

16. Talk about your trip to a place of Natural beauty.

Which place you visited? When and with whom you went there? What did you do there? Would you like to go there again?1. Why do people go to hill stations?2. What are your views about eco- tourism?3. What should people keep in mind when they go to the mountains?

17. Talk about a journey which you under took recently.

Where and with whom you went? Your purpose of journey? Was the journey according to your Plan or not?1. Why more and more people are travelling nowadays?2. What are the benefits of travelling?3. Are there any special facilities given to the handicapped people to make their traveling convenient?

18. Talk about a journey you made as a Child.

What that journey was? Where and with whom did you go? How you went? Why this journey is so-memorable for you?1. Why are child-hood memories so sweet?2. Is it right for a person to dwell in the past?3. Why are children not allowed to go out alone nowadays?

19. Talk about a city which you visited and was impressed?

Name of the city. Your purpose of visit? How you went? Why this journey is so-memorable for you?1. What, according to you, should be a well-planned city?2. How can the public help in the maintenance of their city?3. Why do people prefer to live in cities?

20. Talk about an adventure park/amusement park.

Name of the park. Its location. What means of amusement or adventure it offers?1. Why more and more adventure parks are coming up?2. Should children be encouraged to visit such spots?3. Why do people like to visit adventure parks?

21. Talk about aJewellery.

What type of jewellery you like to wear? Which type of jewellery is common in your area ethnic or contemporary? How can jewellery be an asset? Do men also wear jewellery?What kind?1. Why are teenagers more fashionable?2. How is jewellery related to your culture?3. Is jewellery an asset or an accessory?4. Do people wear jewellery according to occasion?

22. Talk about a fashion.

What is fashion? Is fashion all about clothing only? Is it important to be fashionable? Who are more fashionable men or women? Why?1. Why are teenagers more fashionable?2. Who usually sets fashion trends in the Society?3. What are positive aspects of fashion?4. What are negative impacts of fashion?5. What is the importance of being Fashionable/trendy in modern age?

23. Talk about your favourite dress.

What that dress is? Why is it your favourite dress? Is it an Indian or western outfit? Which type of clothes do you like to wear in everyday life?1. Why are western dresses becoming popular among the people?2. How dress is related to culture?3. Why there is a bigger range of womens clothing than menss clothing?4. Do people generally dressed for comforts or for style?

24. Talk about beauty.

What is beauty? Is beauty acquired or is it a Gods gift? Is beauty skin-deep or something nine day wonder?1. Why has the modern generation become so beauty conscious?2. What, according to you, is true beauty?3. How has beauty become an industry?4. Does beauty last for ever? Or is it a temporary?5. How important is it to have an appealing look?

25. Talk about your favourite vehicle.

Which vehicle it is? Why is it your favourite vehicle? How it is useful for you? Would you like to up-grade it in future?1. What are the advantages of private transport over public transport?2. How can the number of vehicles be reduced on the roads?3. Do you think cars should be banned from the city centres?

26. Talk about a shopping.

What is meant by Shopping and What is its significance? Do you like shopping? When do you like to do this activity? Do you enjoy shopping?1. What are the benefits of shopping?2. How has technology changed the way we shop?3. What are the benefits of on-line shopping?4. What are your views about shopping under one-roof?5. When do people like to do shopping?

27. Talk about your favouriteadvertisement.

Which advertisement is it? Describe the advertisement. Why is it your favourite advertisement?1. Why do companies/manufactures advertise their products?2. What are benefits of advertise their products?3. Should advertisements be funny?4. What type of ads. Should not be shown by the media?5. Why do the advertisers target the children?6. Why popular celebrities act as brand ambassadors for the products?

28. Talk about a something expensive you would like to buy.

What that thing would be? When and why you want to buy it? Do you want to share to with others or not?1. Why people especially the youngsters, are indulging more in shopping activity?2. Is it wise to save money for future?3. Why people are becoming more and more materialistic nowadays?4. How can you buy something expensive you lack the required funds?

29. Talk about a gift you received.

What the gift was? When you receive it? Who gave it to you? Why you cherish that gift so much?1. What is the significance of exchanging gifts?2. On what occasions do people give and receive gifts?3. In your opinion should the gifts be expensive?4. What are the common gift items in your country?

30. Talk about a Lecture/speech thatimpressed you.

What the lecture/speech was about? When it was delivered? Who made the speech/lecture? What impressed you?1. What type of people deliver Lecture/speeches?2. What are the qualities of a good orator?3. Do people really like to listen to Speeches/lecture?

31. Talk about a handwriting.

What is importance of good handwriting? How can handwriting be improved? Does handwriting throw light on ones Personality? Do you think hand written papers/documents will become a thing of past?

1. What is the art of good handwriting called?2. What are the draw backs of bad hand Writing?3. Why students with good handwriting score better?4. Why do you think, will the art of handwriting die down?

32. Talk about a law of your country you like.

What that law is? Why you like it? Any changes which you would like in this law?1. Are there/should there be any universal laws?2. Why framing and implementing of laws is important?3. Should there be capital punishment?4. Should criminal be jailed?

33. Talk about a movie that you watched

What is the name of the movie? Where and with whom you watched it? Where is it shot? A brief out-line of its characters and story.1. What type of movie do you generally like to watch?2. What type of movies do you dislike?3. Why people like to watch movie related to future?4. Talk about a movie related to real- life story.5. What is bio-pic?6. How has movie-viewing changed with advancement of technology?

34. Talk about a conversation that you over-heard.

What the conversation was? Who were the speakers? What was being discussed? Was the conversation related to you Directly or indirectly?1. What is conversation?2. Why do we converse?3. How has conversation changed with advancement of technology?4. Which is better face to face conversation or chatting on social media?5. Is it possible to judge the personality of a person through conversation?6. Why is it important to have good communication skills?

35. Talk about a museum you have visited.

Which and where it situated? How often do you go to museums? What is the importance of museums?1. What is the difference between a museum or an art gallery?2. How funds can be generated for the maintenance of museums?3. How general public can help in the up-keep of museums?4. Are there any museums in the or near your city?5. What are the different kinds of museums?6. Do you think governments should spend money on the maintenance of museums?

36. Talk about an indoor/outdoor activityyou enjoy doing.

Which activity it is? Whom do you do it with? How often you do this activity?1. Which activities are better according to you- outdoor or indoor?2. Why do children indulge less in outdoor activities nowadays?3. What is the importance of these Activities?

37. Talk about a situation in which you were felt embarrassed/required to be polite.

Describe the situation. Why you felt embarrassed/were required to be polite? How often you are caught in such situations?1. Is it correct to take some-ones weakness?2. Why do people generally feel embarrassed?3. Why is it important to behave according to the situation?4. What qualities, according to you, should a person have to handle a volatile situation?

38. Talk about something which you would like to keep forever/not part with.

What that thing is? Who gave it to you? Why you would like to keep it forever?1. Why do people become emotionally attached with certain things?2. Why people are becoming materialistic nowadays?3. If you receive a gift what is more important- its price or that feeling with which it is given?

39. Talk about something which has been with your family for generations.

What it is? Why it is family heir-loom? Does your family take special care of it?1. Why and what type of things are passed from generation to generation?2. What type of emotions and feelings are attached to such objects?

40. Talk about a tree or plant which is commonly found in your area.

Which plant/tree it is? Describe the plant/tree? How is it useful for the people?1. Why trees are being cut?2. Why should trees not be cut?3. What are the benefits of trees?4. Why and how should children be encouraged to grow more trees?

41. Talk about something you lost.

What the item was? How and when you realized that you have lost it? What you did to find it out? Did you recover it?1. Why do people loose their things?2. What type of things are generally lost?3. How do the people of your country safe-guard their valuables?4. What type of people are absent-minded and why?

42. Talk about something you found.

What the things was? Where and how did you find it? What you did?1. Do the people mostly return the things which they find?2. What do people usually do when they find lost things?3. Nowadays why do people avoid touching unclaimed things?

43.Talk about a movie related to future.

Name the movie. Its brief description. How is it related to future?1. Why people like to watch movies related to future?2. Why movies related to future are interesting/exciting?3. Are movies related to future realistic?4. What type of movies you like to watch?

44. Talk about a movie related to a true event/bio-pic.

Name the movie. Its brief description. How the movie influenced/impressedyou?1. Why bio-pics are popular nowadays?2. Are people inspired by watching such movies?3. Are such movies interesting?

45. Talk about a situation in which you can Face to face with a wild animal.

Which animal it was? What the situation was? What you did to overcome the situation?1. Why do wild animals stray into human dwelling?2. How can wild animals be protected?3. Why should wild animals be protected?4. Why wild animals are hunted?5. Is it ethical to kill wild animals?

46. Talk about a book/biography/autobiography you have read.

Which book it was or whose biography/ Autobiography it was? What was interesting about it? Did it influence you in any way?1. What type of books do people generally like to read?2. Why are the reading habits dying down?3. How can children be encouraged to develop reading habits?4. What are the benefits of reading?

47. Talk about a piece of art you would like to own.

What that piece of art is? Why you want to own it? From where you can acquire it?1. What place does art have in our life human dwelling?2. How can wild animals be protected?3. Do you think hand made things will not have any importance in future?4. How a particular art and the artistes can be encouraged?

48. Talk about your favourite subject.

Which subject is it? Why you like it? How can this subject help you in future?1. Which subject generally become popular among the students?2. How can the subjects be up-dated according to modern times?3. Are some subjects more important than others?4. Should more emphasis be laid on practical or theoretical aspect of a subject?

49. Talk about Maths.

What is Mathematics? What is its importance? Why students generally find it a tough subject?1. How students can be encouraged to take interest in Maths?2. How are the school authorities trying to make this subject easy for the students?3. What is the scope of Mathematics?

50. Talk about a Musical concert you visited.

Where and when the event took place? How you came to know about the event? Who were the prominent artists who took part in the events? How you felt afterwards and how often do you visit such events?1. Why are music-events organized?2. Are these events often held in your city?3. Where are such events held in your city?4. Do you like to watch these live or on T.V ?

51. Talk about Numerology.

What is Numerology? Do you believe in Numerology? Why do many people believe in it?1. Is hard-work important or luck?2. Do you think specific numbers or colours can bring you luck?3. Do numbers have any cultural significance?4. Is numerology a science or something illogical?

52. Talk about superstitions.

What are superstitions? Do you believe in them? Do these have any logical foundation? What type of people tend to be more superstitions?1. Are some superstitions culture- specific?2. How can superstitions prove harmful for the society?3. How can superstitions be eradicated from the society?4. Why are people from rural areas more superstitions?

53. Talk about an article that you read in the newspapers and the article made you feel Concerned or worried.

When and where you read the article? What was the article about? How did it made you feel concerned? Could you do something about it?1. Why are newspapers/electronic media full of negative news?2. What type of news should be shown so as to have positive impact on the society?3. Should halfbaked or un-researched news be shown or published?4. Should any restrictions be imposed on press?5. What do you understand by yellow-journalism?

54. Talk about a letter/e-mail that you received recently.

Who send the letter/e-mail? Why was it send to you? How you felt after receiving it?1. How has technology changed the way we communicate?2. How often do you write e-mails?3. Why do people not write letters nowadays?4. Who usually write e-mails?5. Do you think letter writing will become a thing of the past?

55. Talk about cooking.

What Is the importance of cooking? Who usually cooks in your home? Should boy know how to cook? What are the basics of good cooking?1. What is the government of your country doing to encourage cooking?2. Why are more and more males learning how to cook?3. What is the national food of your country?4. What is generally eaten in your state and why?

56. Talk about a Health-problem you once had.

What the problem was? How and when it happened? How you felt during that time? What you did from to get well/recover from the problem?1. What do the people your country do to keep fit?2. Can stress lead to ill health?3. Why more people fall sick nowadays?4. Which is better prevention or cure?

57. Talk about a Hobby which you intend to take-up in future.

Which hobby it is? Why you could not pursue it till now? When do you intend to take up this hobby? Do you think this hobby will prove beneficial for you in future?1. What are benefits of pursuing a hobby?2. What hobbies are commonly pursued by the people of your country?3. Can a hobby be converted into profession?4. Should children be encouraged to take up hobbies?

58. Talk about an instrument you use the most in your daily life.

Name the instrument. How often do you use it? Why you use it? Is there any replacement for this instrument?1. Do gadgets make our life easy?2. What was the life of people like when there were no gadgets?3. Is it right or wrong to always be in the quest to own the latest instruments?4. Why have so many gadgets flooded the markets?

59. Talk about uniform.

What is uniform? What is the importance of uniform? By whom is uniform generally worn?1. Should uniform be compulsory for all the professionals?2. Should pre-school kids be required to wear uniform?3. Why do people not like to wear uniform?

60. Talk about an animal that you find unique.

Name the animal. Why you find it unique. How is it useful for man?1. Do you think animals should be killed for research purposes?2. Is the Govt. of your country doing enough for the protection of animals?3. Why are some animals on the verge of excitation?4. Should animals be kept in zoos?