This is to give you practice answering questions during the extended talk (Part 2) and answering follow-up questions (Part 3) of the Speaking Test.
Part 2: practice
Question A
Describe a memorable journey you have made.
You should say:
- where you were going
- how you were travelling
- why you were making the journey
and explain what made the journey so memorable.
Question B
Describe a beautiful place to visit in your country.
You should say:
- where it is
- how to get there
- what there is to do when you are there
and explain why you recommend this place.
Activity
Before you practice these questions, think about what you have to do to answer them: give an explanation? Speculate about the future? Make a comparison?
Part 3 questions on travel
Travelling and learning
- What do people learn from travelling?
- Do you think the growth of international tourism is a good thing? Why (not)?
Tourism and culture
- How has tourism changed the way people in your country live?
- How should tourists behave when they visit your country?
Ways of travelling
- What do you think is the best way for a tourist to travel if they want to learn about your country?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by plane?
Part 3 questions on tourism
Attitudes to tourism
- Why do you think people like to travel to different places in their free time?
- How do you see tourism changing in your country in the future?
Conserving the countryside
- Why is it important to protect the countryside?
- In what ways is the countryside in danger in your country?
Historic buildings and monuments
- Why are historic buildings and monuments important to a city?
- Is it better to keep old buildings, or build new modern ones?