Task 1

1. Talk about a purchase you’ve made that you are happy with. Describe what you purchased and
explain why you are happy about it.
2. Talk about a time when you found a task harder to accomplish than you expected. What were
you trying to accomplish? Why did it become difficult?
3. What personality quality do you think is most important in a good friend? Explain why.
4. Talk about something friend a family member of yours did that you were proud of. Describe what
they did, and explain why you were proud.
5. Choose a recent event in your country that people want to talk about. Why are people interested
in the event? Explain with specific details and reasons.
6. Imagine the ways in which your country will change over the next five years. Talk about one way
you expect it to change. Use details to explain your answer.
7. Choose a famous person who you think would be enjoyable to have a conversation with. Explain
why you would like to talk with them, using specific details and reasons.
8. Choose a subject that students study in school but you think is not important. Explain why you
feel it is not important to study. Use details and examples in your response.
9. What type of long-distance transportation do you think is most enjoyable? Explain why you like it
with specific details and examples.
10. Think of a movie you have not seen but would like to see. Explain why you expect to like the
movie. Give specific details and reasons in your response.

Task 2

1. Some people prefer work that allows them move around outdoors. Others feel it is more pleasant
to work in an office. Which do you prefer, and why?
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your
answer.
Snakes should never be kept as pets.
3. Some people feel they perform better when they have to finish by a strict time. Others feel they
do better work if they do not have time pressure. Which best describes you? Explain why.
4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your
answer.
Parents should buy for their children any books that the children choose to read.
5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your
answer.
Students should spend more time learning outside of classrooms than within classrooms.
6. In some areas, summer days are longer, so there is more daylight in the evening and early
morning, but winter days are shorter. In other areas, summer and winter days are similar lengths
throughout the year. Which do you prefer, and why?
7. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your
answer.
Movies that are longer than three hours should be made shorter by removing less important
scenes.
8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your
answer.
Parents who do not regularly exercise should start in order to be good role models for their
children.
9. Some people prefer to respond to emails, phone calls, and other messages they receive
immediately. Others take more time to respond. Which do you do, and why?
10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain
your answer.
It’s better to reward employees with gifts and job perks, such as gym memberships or English
classes, than it is to simply pay more.