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MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

ELECTRIC POWER UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

END-OF-TERM SPEAKING AND CRITICAL THINKING TEST
STUDENT GUIDELINES AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS

This speaking test follows the IELTS Speaking format and includes 3 parts. The test will last 10-14 minutes in total.

• Speak clearly and naturally. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers.
• Try to develop your answers, especially in Part 2 and Part 3.
• You will be assessed on fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Part 1: Introduction and Interview

• Answer the questions about yourself and familiar topics.
• Give short but complete answers (not just “yes” or “no”).

Part 2: Long Turn

• You will receive a cue card and have 1 minute to prepare.
• You should speak for 1-2 minutes.
• Try to cover all bullet points on the cue card.

Part 3: Discussion

• Answer the examiner’s questions with opinions, reasons, and examples.
• Longer and more detailed answers are expected in this part.

General Rules

• Do not memorise answers. Speak in your own words.
• If you do not understand a question, you may politely ask the examiner to repeat it.
• Stay calm and confident. The examiner may stop you when time is up.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

TEST 1

Part 1. Introduction & Interview

1. Do you like animals? Why/Why not?

2. Do you have a pet in your house?

3. Do people use animals for work in your country? If yes, what work do they do?

4. Do you think people treat working animals well nowadays?

5. Would you like to work with animals in the future? Why/Why not?

Part 2. Long Turn

Cue Card

Describe an animal that is used for work in your country or another country.

You should say:

• what kind of animal it is
• what type of work it does
• where this animal is usually found

and explain how you feel about using animals for work.

Part 3. Discussion

1. Do you think it’s ethical to use animals for work in modern society?

2. What are the advantages of using animals for work instead of machines?

3. Do you think animals will still be used for work in the future? Why or why not?
4. What problems can occur when animals are used for heavy work?

5. Should governments make stricter laws to protect working animals? Why?

TEST 2

Part 1. Introduction & Interview

1. Do you like animals? Why or why not?
2. Have you ever seen wild animals in real life or on television?
3. Do you prefer watching animals in zoos or in the wild? Why?
4. Can you name any endangered animals in your country or worldwide?
5. Why do you think some animals are becoming endangered?

Part 2: Long Turn

Cue Card

Describe an endangered animal you know about.

You should say:

• what animal it is
• where it lives
• why it is endangered

and explain what people can do to help protect this animal.

Part 3. Discussion

1. What are the main causes of animal extinction today?
2. Are human activities always the main reason that animals become endangered?
3. Who should be responsible for protecting endangered animals: governments, individuals, or international organizations?
4. Do you think technology can help save endangered animals? If yes, how?
5. What will happen if people do not take action to protect endangered animals?

TEST 3

Part 1. Introduction & Interview

1. Do you care about environmental issues? Why or why not?

2. What environmental problems are common in your country?

3. Do you try to do anything to protect the environment in your daily life?

4. Have you heard about renewable energy sources?

5. Would you like your home to use renewable energy in the future? Why/why not?

Part 2. Long Turn

Cue card

Describe a renewable energy source you know about.

You should say:

• what kind of energy it is
• how it is produced
• where it is used

and explain why renewable energy is important for the environment.

Part 3. Discussion

1. Why is renewable energy better for the environment than fossil fuels?

2. What difficulties do countries face when switching to renewable energy?

3. How can individuals encourage the use of renewable energy?

4. Do you think renewable energy will replace fossil fuels completely in the future?

5. What role does education play in promoting renewable energy?

TEST 4

Part 1. Introduction and Interview

1. How much electricity do you think you use every day?

2. What appliances in your home use the most energy?

3. Do you try to save energy at home? How?

4. Which renewable energy sources are used in your country?

5. Would you support renewable energy even if it cost more? Why or why not?

Part 2. Long Turn

Cue card

Describe a change related to renewable energy that you would like to see in your area.

You should say:

• what the change would be
• which renewable energy source it would involve
• who would benefit from this change

and explain why you think this change is necessary.

Part 3. Discussion

1. Why do you think many countries are still slow to make changes in renewable energy use?

2. What are the challenges to introducing renewable energy on a large scale?

3. What role should governments play in promoting renewable energy changes?

4. Some people say renewable energy is too expensive for developing countries. What is your opinion?

5. If countries do not make these changes, what environmental problems might become more serious?

TEST 5

Part 1. Introduction and Interview

1. How do you go to work/school?

2. What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?

3. What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?

4. Do you think people will drive more in the future?

5. What are the transport problems in your area?

Part 2. Long Turn

Cue card

Describe a memorable journey you have taken by public transportation. You should say:

• where and when you made that journey
• what mode you used
• why it was memorable

and describe how you felt about the journey.

Part 3. Discussion

1. How is travelling by public transportation different from travelling by private vehicles?

2. What problems do people commonly face when using public transportation in your country?

3. Do you think using public transportation can help protect the environment? How?

4. How can the government encourage more people to use public transportation?

5. How do you think transportation will change in the future?

TEST 6

Part 1. Introduction and Interview

1. How much time do you spend traveling on a normal day?
2. What kinds of transport are popular in your area?
3. Do you prefer public transport or private transport?
4. What type of public transport can be found in your city?
5. Are there any transport problems in your city?

Part 2. Long Turn

Cue card

Describe a transport problem in your city or country. You should say:

• what the problem is
• where it usually happens
• who is affected by it

and what you think should be done to solve this problem.

Part 3. Discussion

1. What are the main causes of transport problems in big cities nowadays?

2. How do you think people will travel in the future?

3. Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems?

4. How can technology help reduce transport problems?

5. What changes in people’s attitudes towards transport are needed to solve traffic problems?

TEST 7

Part 1. Introduction and Interview

1. Do you have many traditions in your country?
2. What is the most important tradition in your country?
3. Do you think it’s important to keep traditions alive?
4. Do you enjoy celebrating traditional festivals in your country? Why/why not?
5. Are there any traditional foods that you particularly like? What are they?

Part 2. Long Turn

Cue card

Describe a traditional celebration or festival that is important in your culture. You should say:

• what the celebration is
• when it takes place
• how people usually celebrate this tradition

and explain why this tradition is important to you or your culture.

Part 3. Discussion

1. Why are traditional celebrations important for a country or community?

2. How have traditional festivals changed in modern society?

3. Do you think these changes are mostly positive or negative? Why?

4. Do young people today value traditional celebrations as much as older generations?

5. What can be done to encourage young people to take part in traditional festivals?

TEST 8

Part 1. Introduction and Interview

1. Are there any special traditions in your hometown?
2. Have you ever participated in a traditional ceremony? What was it like?
3. Are you interested in celebrating traditional festivals in your country? Why/why not?
4. Do you enjoy any traditional foods? What are they?
5. Do you think young people in your country are interested in traditions? Why/why not?

Part 2. Long Turn

Cue card

Describe a meaningful holiday in your country. You should say:

• what it is

• when it happens

• how people celebrate it

and explain why it is considered a meaningful holiday in your country.

Part 3. Discussion

1. How have the ways people celebrate important holidays changed in recent years?
2. Do modern lifestyles make traditional holidays less meaningful? Why or why not?
3. How can families help pass the meaning of holidays on to younger people?
4. Do you think globalization has reduced the importance of national holidays?
5. Will meaningful holidays continue to play an important role in the future? Why?