Speaking • Parts 1-4

Question 1-4 Time allowed 00:14 There are four parts to the test. Click on the Useful language link below to see a range of words and expressions to help you prepare for each part of the test. Go to the My Tests page if you would like to print a copy of the test.

Useful language Part 1: Useful language My name / surname is ...

I live in / near ...

I like living there because ...

I live in a flat / apartment.

I live in a detached / semi-detached / terraced house.

I live in a bungalow.

I like -ing at home because ...

I’d like to live in ... because ...

I’ve been studying English for ...

I find ... easy / difficult because ...

It’s easy / difficult to practise because ...

I’ll use English for ... in future.

I have lots of / a few / not many friends.

I met ... when ...

My friends live ... I like ... because ...

My favourite place is ... because ...

I like / don’t like new places because ...

I’d like to ... because ...

I’d rather ... I prefer ... because ...

Part 2: Useful language

Photo 1: restaurant, smart, expensive, exclusive, fashionable, dinner, meal, formal, well-dressed people, waiter

Photo 2: meal, informal, lunch, plastic tableware, fast food, relaxed, casual

Photo 3: street market, flea market, open-air, stall, clothes, T-shirts, bags

Photo 4: smart shop, boutique, retailer, dress shop, clothes, jeans, jackets, tops

They’re enjoying ... because ...

The food is ...

They’re relaxing. People like / prefer (type of shop) ... because ... ... are cheaper / more expensive / better quality / more fashionable.

You can find bargains in ...

Part 3: Useful language television, computer, phone, washing machine, cooker, oven, fridge ... is useful / necessary / essential because ... ... is too ... for a holiday home. big / small / expensive to run

good for passing the time I need ... because ... I couldn't do without ...

Part 4: Useful language I’d like ... because I wouldn’t like ... because ...

People do / don’t need a holiday because ...

In (name of country) people usually have (type of holiday).

Holidays are for ...

People go / don’t go abroad on holiday because ...

The tourist industry is ... sightseeing / relaxing / walking / camping / beach / active / cultural holidays

I agree / think so too.

I disagree / don’t think so either.

What do you think?

What’s your opinion / view?