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

Example:

Describe a school or college which you went to.

You should say:

  • when you went there
  • how many people studied there
  • how long you spent there
  • and explain what you liked and disliked about it.

Part 3

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?

Attitudes to education

  • How has education changed in your country in the last ten years?
  • Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl? Why?

The focus of education

  • How well do you think schools prepare young people for working life?
  • Do you think schools should teach subjects like art, music and dancing? Why (not)?

Education and technology

  • How important is it for schools to have computers for their students?
  • Is the Internet a valuable educational tool?
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