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.

Question A Question B

Describe a country that you would like to live in.

You should say:

  • which country it is
  • what opportunities exist there
  • why it is an attractive destination
  • and explain if this move is possible and how you would do it

Describe a building that you would like to live in.

You should say:

  • what this building is
  • which place it can be found it
  • what features make it very attractive or special
  • and explain why you like this building

Activity

Before you practice these questions, think about what you have to do to answer them:

  1. What are the best things about living in a different country? And the worst?
  2. Do you think it is good thing for young people to experience other countries?
  3. Why do you think the level of global migration is increasing?
  4. How could governments make it easier to move between countries?
  5. Should developing countries allow their young people to leave?
  6. How do you think migration will change in the  future?

Part 3 questions

Questions on migration

  1. What are the best things about living in a different country? And the worst?
  2. Do you think it is good thing for young people to experience other countries?
  3. Why do you think the level of global migration is increasing?
  4. How could governments make it easier to move between countries?
  5. Should developing countries allow their young people to leave?
  6. How do you think migration will change in the  future?

Questions on urban development

  1. What are the best things about living in a big city? And the worst?
  2. Do you think it is healthy for so many people to live close together in big cities?
  3. Why do you think that cities across the world are getting larger?
  4. How could governments discourage people from moving to the city?
  5. Should city governments have a responsibility to provide housing, or is it up to the individual?
  6. Which is more important: to be close to your work in the city, or to enjoy fresh air but a long journey to work?
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