Being a celebrity – such as famous film star or sports personality – brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Essay 1 – Teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Letter Sample #3 – You are due to move into a rented apartment next month
You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
– explain your situation
– describe your problems
– tell him/her when you think you can move in
Letter Sample #2 – Ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late
You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter explain:
– why you are writing to him
– why you cannot pay the rent
– when you will pay the rent
Letter Sample #1 – Write a letter to the course provider to solve the problem
You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter,
– say what the problem is
– describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
– ask the provider to solve the problem
Speaking Sample 4
PART 1: Topic: Travel
Q. Do you enjoy travelling? [Why/Why not?]…
PART 2: Describe a child you know…
PART 3: Discussion topics: Relationships between parents and children & Children’s free-time activities…
Speaking Sample 3
PART 1: Topic: School
Q. Did you go to secondary/high school near to where you lived? [Why/Why not?]…
PART 2: Describe something you don’t have now but would really like to own in the future…
PART 3: Discussion topics: Owning things & Salaries for skilled people…
Speaking Sample 2
PART 1: Topic: Weekends
Q. How do you usually spend your weekends? [Why?]…
PART 2: Describe someone you know who does something well…
PART 3: Discussion topics: Skills and abilities & Salaries for skilled people…
Speaking Sample 1
PART 1: Topic: Music
Q. What types of music do you like to listen to? [Why?]…
PART 2: Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes use…
PART 3: Discussion topics: Local business & People and business…