1) Speaking Part 2: Different things to wear + places to eat + places in a town + outdoor activities

Watch the videos of the speaking exam.

• Don’t talk at the same time as your partner or interrupt them when they are speaking. 
• Don’t worry if you make a mistake. The important thing is that you communicate with your partner and with the examiner. 
• If the examiner interrupts you, this shows that you have spoken enough.  The examiner must respect the time limits of the test.

Expressions to use:

• What do you think? 
• What about you? 
• I think… 
• I agree. / I don't agree. / I disagree.
• I love … 
• I prefer … 
• Yes, I think so too. 
• I don’t think so. 
• Maybe but I … 
• I don’t.
• I don't really like...
• That's an interesting question.
  
• I need to think about that for a moment. / I'll have to think about that...

In this part of the test, you are going to talk together. Here are some pictures that show different things to wear. Do you like these different things to wear? Say why or why not.  Now talk together.
 

After 1-2 minutes, the examiner will then ask each candidate a question, such as:
Do you think ...

• wearing jeans is boring?
• wearing sunglasses is important?
• wearing trainers is cool?
• wearing a cap in the sun is a good idea?
• wearing a watch is useful?

So, A, which of these things to wear do you like best? And B, which of these do you like best?

Do you prefer wearing a watch or using your phone to tell the time, B?  And what about you, A?

What kind of jewelry can you wear at school? Why?

**Give different answers or reasons than your partner.**

Speaking - part 2 - TV Programs + ways to travel

(5 - 6 minutes) 
In this part, you will talk with your partner. Here are some pictures that show different television programs. Do you like these different types of television programs?  Say why or why not. Now talk together.

Things to think about for your discussion: 

• What people, places, and things do you see in the pictures?  
• Do you like action films?
• Do you think that the news on TV is sad/interesting?
• Do you think watching football on TV is fun/exciting?
• What do you think about history programs?

Be descriptive to show the vocabulary you know.  Ask your partner questions so you speak together.

After 1-2 minutes, the examiner will then ask each candidate a question, such as:
Do you think ...

• watching action films on TV is exciting?
• watching the news on TV is sad?
• watching football matches on TV is interesting?
• watching singing on TV is fun?
• watching programs about history on TV is boring?

So Candidate A, which of these programs do you like best? And Candidate B, which do you like best? 
(Then you return the pictures)

Then he or she will ask you both some questions about the topic. (up to 2 min.)
Examples:

• Do you prefer watching television alone or with other people, Candidate B? Why? And what about you, Candidate A? 
• How much time do you spend watching television on different days of the week? Why?

That is the end of the test.

Do you think traveling by train is interesting?
Do you think traveling by plane is dangerous?
                              by boat is fun?

                              by bus is nice?
                              by camper is comfortable?
Which way of traveling is best?
Which way of traveling do you like best? 
Do you prefer traveling with family or friends? 
Do you prefer staying at home on your holidays or traveling? Why?

Speaking Part 2: Let's talk about hobbies + sports

Look at the pictures and compare hobbies.
Do you like these different hobbies? (Why or why not?)

Do you think …

1. … playing football is fun?
2. … playing an instrument is difficult?
3. … playing computer games is boring?
4. … reading is interesting?
5. … painting/drawing is easy?

Which of these hobbies do you like best?

Do you do any sport? (Br)
Do you play any sports? (more common in Am Eng)
*remember the use of the verbs play / go / do

Every Sunday I play volleyball with my friends. 
NOT practice
BUT you can use practice when it means to train
The team is practicing/training for the big game. (VERB-AM)
The team are in training for the big match. 
I have football practice three days a week. (practice is a NOUN)
I practice the piano every day. (VERB)

Which is more fun, playing sports or watching sports? (Why?)

What do you think about playing video games/football/an instrument/reading/drawing/?

What do you think about the people who do these things? 

Are you good at drawing / sports / playing any instrument? 

Do you prefer to spend your free time alone or with other people? (Why?)
How much time do you spend drawing / reading / playing video games?

When do you play video games / rugby / the piano?
When did you .....?
How much time did you spend drawing / practicing the piano...?

Do you ever draw animals?
Do you like drawing landscapes? 

What are you drawing now?

What kind of books do you like to read?
What are you reading now? 

2) Speaking part 2: School subjects + Shopping + Fun activities

 Be sure you have read through the other SPEAKING POSTS.

 PHRASES to use:

• In my opinion      
  
• What's your opinion?
• I personally think/feel
• I really think/believe that 
• What do you think? 
• I prefer 
• Which/What do you prefer?
• I don't really care for

 Do you like these school subjects? 

Do you think:

• maths is important?
  
• geography is useful?
• history is interesting?
• science is fun?
• art is easy?
  

Which of these subjects do you like best?

Do you like learning alone or with a teacher?

What sort of homework do you prefer; reading something or writing something? (Why?)