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Speaking cue card Describe an experience you spent time with a child.  You should say: Who the child is How you know him/her Why you spent time with him/her Explain what you did when you were together. HINT Follow-Up Questions Did you played with toys when you were a child? What other kind of toys did you liked to play with? Do you think people often idealise their childhoods? How does a person’s childhood influence what kind of adult they become? When does a child become an adult in your view? In you country, do boys and girls play with the same toys? Do you think toys help children to learn?

Speaking cue card Describe a book that had a major influence on you. You should say: What the name of the book  How you first heard of the book What the main story of the book is Explain why it had a major influence on you. HINT Follow-Up Questions How often do you read books? How books can impact on a man's life? Name some of the famous writers of your country? Have you ever thought about writing a book? How reading books is different from watching movies?

Speaking cue card Describe your favourite TV programme.  You should say: Which programme it is What it is about How often you watch it Explain why it is your favourite TV programme. HINT Follow-Up Questions Is watching TV a useful way to get relaxation? How do TV programs influence our society? What are the benefits and drawbacks of watching TV? It’s said that TV has reduced communication level among family members. Do you agree with this statement? What type of programs are more popular in your country? How many hours a day according to you should we watch TV? Does watching TV influence reading behavior of children yes or no and why? How many hours a day should a child watch TV?

Speaking cue card Describe a Magazine You Think is Interesting. you should say: How you know about this magazine Where you can buy it What it contains Explain why you think this magazine is interesting. HINT Follow-Up Questions What do you think are the best qualities for a news reporter? What are the main difference between newspaper and magazine? What's the function of a report to the society? What kinds of books/newspapers/magazines do adolescents read in you're country?  Popularity of the Internet is increasing day by day, do you think newspapers and magazines will disappear?

Speaking cue card Describe an app you use on your mobile phone. You should say: What it is How you use it What benefits you get from this app Explain why this mobile app is important to you. HINT Follow-Up Questions How can technology make our life easier? What are some greatest inventions you know about?  Why should we restrict the use of mobile phone in public places?  Why mobile phones are gaining its popularity? Can you do without your mobile phone? 

Speaking cue card Tell me about a part of your city that is changing. You should say: Where is it? How is it changing? Why is it changing? Explain is it a good change or not? HINT Follow-Up Questions Are the changes in the cities good or bad? How do people react to them? Which facilities should the government make available for people? How do you and your friends spend time? What are the differences between the way people were spending time in the past and now? Should a government consider local people's opinion when deciding on changes in the city? Should people know about everything the government is planning?

Speaking cue card Describe a shop that recently opened in your country. You should say:  what its name is where it is who the typical customers are Explain if you have bought anything from the shop. Why / Why not? HINT   Follow-Up Questions Are women more interested in shopping than men? Why do you think that is?  Why do you think men don't like to accompany women shopping?  Is it a good idea to take friends with you shopping?  How have the shopping interests of men and women changed over time?  Have you bought clothes online? Why? Why not?  Why do you think more and more youngsters are shopping for clothes online?  Do you think you can judge a person by their clothes? Can you explain how? 

Task 2 A number of different medical traditions are now widely known and used: Western medicine (using drugs and surgery), herbal medicine, acupuncture (using needles at certain points of the body), homeopathy (using minute doses of poisons), and so on.  How important is the patient’s mental attitude towards his/her treatment in determining the effectiveness of the treatment? Sample Answer ▼ For anyone who is in front of a medical problem, the choice of treatment method usually depends on his or her beliefs and faiths. I believe that a great deal of effectiveness of medicine is a direct outcome of patient's mental attitude and condition. First of all, patient should shed the fear of deaths or negative thoughts. A positive thought in mind will always bolster to make wonder in patient's life and recovery from the diseases. Also, patient should consult a good medical practitioner and should trust the judgement received from him or her. If a sick person ha...

Speaking cue card Talk about something that you lost.  You should say: What was the item? Where and when did you lose it? What did you do about it? Explain whether that item was important for you or not (why) Follow-Up Questions How did you feel about it? Why do children lose their things? Why do adults lose their private things more than other things? Studies have shown that people who are messy are more creative. Why is it so?