SPEAKING PART 1 INTRO QUESTIONS (List 1-10)
for Sep-Dec 2019
1. First
set of questions, asked to almost all students
set of questions, asked to almost all students
1. May I
know your full name?
know your full name?
My full
name is ……..
name is ……..
(Note:
Full name means given name + middle name if any + surname. Mostly students will
Full name means given name + middle name if any + surname. Mostly students will
speak the
name given in the passport, which may not have the surname. So, you must speak
name given in the passport, which may not have the surname. So, you must speak
your full
name in answer to this question)
name in answer to this question)
2. How may
I address you?
I address you?
You may
address me as …….
address me as …….
(Note 1:
Here you may even speak your nickname. It just means that while asking the next
Here you may even speak your nickname. It just means that while asking the next
questions,
the examiner will call you by that name.
the examiner will call you by that name.
Note 2:
Many students start speaking their address here. Here, the word ‘address’ has
been
Many students start speaking their address here. Here, the word ‘address’ has
been
used as a
verb, which means ‘call’. In other words, the question is – How may I call
you?)
verb, which means ‘call’. In other words, the question is – How may I call
you?)
3. May I
see your ID?
see your ID?
Here is my
passport. (Note: open the first page of the passport and show it to the examiner.
passport. (Note: open the first page of the passport and show it to the examiner.
You don’t
need to say ‘Yes’)
need to say ‘Yes’)
4. Where
do you come from?
do you come from?
I come
from Ludhiana……. It is a small town near ………
from Ludhiana……. It is a small town near ………
2. Work
or Studies
or Studies
(General
Training students are likely to be asked questions related to their job
experience
Training students are likely to be asked questions related to their job
experience
which
could be personal)
could be personal)
WORK
1. What
work do you do?
work do you do?
(personal
answer)
answer)
2. Why did
you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
I chose
that work, because I was interested in it.
that work, because I was interested in it.
3. Do you
like your job?
like your job?
Yes, I
like my job. It is very interesting.
like my job. It is very interesting.
4. Is it
very interesting?
very interesting?
Yes, it is
very interesting.
very interesting.
5. Do you
miss being a student?
miss being a student?
Yes, I
miss being a student. Now, when I look back I realize that they were the
happiest
miss being a student. Now, when I look back I realize that they were the
happiest
days of my
life.
life.
STUDIES
1. What
subject(s) are you studying?
subject(s) are you studying?
I’ve just
completed my senior secondary in commerce stream. Now I wish to go abroad
completed my senior secondary in commerce stream. Now I wish to go abroad
for my
higher education.
higher education.
2. Why did
you choose to study that subject/those subjects?
you choose to study that subject/those subjects?
I chose
these subjects because I was interested in them.
these subjects because I was interested in them.
3. Do you
like your subject? Why/Why not?
like your subject? Why/Why not?
Yes, I
like my subjects. I think they’re very interesting.
like my subjects. I think they’re very interesting.
4. Is it
very interesting?
very interesting?
Yes, my
subjects are very interesting.
subjects are very interesting.
5. Are you
looking forward to working?
looking forward to working?
Yes, I’m
looking forward to a part-time job when I go abroad to study.
looking forward to a part-time job when I go abroad to study.
6. Do you
prefer to study in the mornings or afternoons?
prefer to study in the mornings or afternoons?
I prefer
to study in the mornings because at that time I feel very fresh and I can
to study in the mornings because at that time I feel very fresh and I can
concentrate
on my studies.
on my studies.
3. Voice
a. Has
your voice ever changed?
your voice ever changed?
b. Is your
voice similar to your parents?
voice similar to your parents?
c. Do you
like your voice?
like your voice?
d. Is your
voice different from when you were young?
voice different from when you were young?
e. Do you
like to record your voice?
like to record your voice?
f. Does
anyone in your family have similar voice?
anyone in your family have similar voice?
4.
Language
Language
a. What
languages do you speak?
languages do you speak?
b. When
did you learn English?
did you learn English?
c. Do you
think English is difficult to learn?
think English is difficult to learn?
d. Would
you like to learn other languages?
you like to learn other languages?
5. Smile
a. Do you
always smile?
always smile?
b. Do you
like smiling?
like smiling?
c. Should
people smile more?
people smile more?
d. Do you
smile while taking photos?
smile while taking photos?
6.
Festival
Festival
a. What is is your favorite festival?
My
favorite festival is Diwali. It is also known as the festival of lights and is
celebrated
favorite festival is Diwali. It is also known as the festival of lights and is
celebrated
during
winters.
winters.
b. How do
you celebrate this festival?
you celebrate this festival?
I do a lot
of things on Diwali. I buy new clothes, clean my house and decorate it with
of things on Diwali. I buy new clothes, clean my house and decorate it with
colorful
festive lights. I also distribute sweets with my friends and exchange gifts. In
festive lights. I also distribute sweets with my friends and exchange gifts. In
the
evening, I light the candles at the temple and burst firecrackers.
evening, I light the candles at the temple and burst firecrackers.
c. What is
the most popular Indian festival?
the most popular Indian festival?
Diwali is
the most popular festival in our country as people from all walks of life
the most popular festival in our country as people from all walks of life
celebrate
it with great enthusiasm.
it with great enthusiasm.
d. Do you
like Western festivals?
like Western festivals?
Yes, I
like to celebrate Christmas. It is a beautiful festival. I like to wear red
clothes on
like to celebrate Christmas. It is a beautiful festival. I like to wear red
clothes on
Christmas
day. I also go to the Church and enjoy Christmas cake with my friends.
day. I also go to the Church and enjoy Christmas cake with my friends.
7. Sky
a. Do you like to see the sky?
Yes I love
to see clear blue sky and appreciate the nature. Looking at the sky reminds
to see clear blue sky and appreciate the nature. Looking at the sky reminds
me that
there are no limits and boundaries in life and we can achieve anything we
there are no limits and boundaries in life and we can achieve anything we
want.
b. How
about stars?
about stars?
Yes i also
like to see the stars sometimes. I read about constellations during my
like to see the stars sometimes. I read about constellations during my
childhood
and I like to find them in the sky. My favourite constellation is Orion.
and I like to find them in the sky. My favourite constellation is Orion.
c. Which
is a good place to see the stars?
is a good place to see the stars?
I think
mountains are the best place to see the stars. There is less pollution in the
mountains are the best place to see the stars. There is less pollution in the
mountains
so the stars are clearly visible and they also appear more closer.
so the stars are clearly visible and they also appear more closer.
d. Do you
know something about stars?
know something about stars?
There are
millions of stars in our galaxy and our nearest star is sun. It provides us the
millions of stars in our galaxy and our nearest star is sun. It provides us the
energy
that makes life possible on our planet.
that makes life possible on our planet.
e. How
often do you look at the sky?
often do you look at the sky?
I do not
often look at the sky during the daytime when it is sunny, but yes I love to
see
often look at the sky during the daytime when it is sunny, but yes I love to
see
the sky
during the night when there are lot of stars in the sky.
during the night when there are lot of stars in the sky.
f. Do you
prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?
As I
mentioned earlier, I prefer watching the sky during the night because it is
more
mentioned earlier, I prefer watching the sky during the night because it is
more
comfortable.
g. Can you
see the moon and stars at night where you live?
see the moon and stars at night where you live?
Yes I can
see the moon and stars as I live on the top floor of my house and I have a
see the moon and stars as I live on the top floor of my house and I have a
beautiful
view of the sky from the rooftop.
view of the sky from the rooftop.
h. Is
there a good place to look at the sky where you live?
there a good place to look at the sky where you live?
In our
city, the best place to look at the sky is at the lake. There one can also see
the
city, the best place to look at the sky is at the lake. There one can also see
the
reflection
of stars and moon in the lake and it’s a beautiful view.
of stars and moon in the lake and it’s a beautiful view.
8.
Crowded place
Crowded place
a. What
places do you think are often crowded?
places do you think are often crowded?
There are
lot of public places which are mostly crowded like shopping malls, sports
lot of public places which are mostly crowded like shopping malls, sports
stadiums
etcetera.
etcetera.
b. When
was the last time you were in a crowded place?
was the last time you were in a crowded place?
Last time
I went to a crowded place was a concert that I attended on New Years Eve.
I went to a crowded place was a concert that I attended on New Years Eve.
A famous
singer had come to perform at a resort and thousands of people had come
singer had come to perform at a resort and thousands of people had come
to attend
the event.
the event.
c. How do
you feel when you are in a crowded place?
you feel when you are in a crowded place?
It depends
on the place and the occasion. If I am at a shopping mall or a public place
on the place and the occasion. If I am at a shopping mall or a public place
like
airport then I tend to be very careful about my belongings. If I am at an
event, I try
airport then I tend to be very careful about my belongings. If I am at an
event, I try
to enjoy
it as much as I can.
it as much as I can.
9.
Sharing
Sharing
a. Did you
share anything with others recently?
share anything with others recently?
Yes I
shared my bike with a friend. My friend’s bike had gone for repair and he was
shared my bike with a friend. My friend’s bike had gone for repair and he was
finding it
difficult to commute to college so I lent him my bike for few days.
difficult to commute to college so I lent him my bike for few days.
b. Did
your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
Yes my
parents taught me that sharing is caring. They always told me to share my toys
parents taught me that sharing is caring. They always told me to share my toys
with my
friends.
friends.
c. What
kind of things do you like to share with others?
kind of things do you like to share with others?
I share a
lot of things with my friends like food, my bike etc. When we are playing
lot of things with my friends like food, my bike etc. When we are playing
cricket I
take along my cricket kit which everyone shares.
take along my cricket kit which everyone shares.
d. What
kind of things are not suitable for sharing?
kind of things are not suitable for sharing?
Things
that are personal like clothes are not suitable for sharing. The reason is that
it
that are personal like clothes are not suitable for sharing. The reason is that
it
is not
hygenic to share such items.
hygenic to share such items.
10. Tea
and Coffee
and Coffee
a. Do
Indian people like to drink tea or coffee?
Indian people like to drink tea or coffee?
Yes Indian
people love to drink tea a lot. We drink tea almost 3-4 times in a day. Those
people love to drink tea a lot. We drink tea almost 3-4 times in a day. Those
who live
in the city prefer coffee nowadays as compared to tea.
in the city prefer coffee nowadays as compared to tea.
b. Do you
prepare tea or coffee for guests at home?
prepare tea or coffee for guests at home?
Yes I have
prepared tea many times for the guests. I have a special recipe for making
prepared tea many times for the guests. I have a special recipe for making
tea and
all our guests always appreciate my tea.
all our guests always appreciate my tea.
c. When
was the last time you drank tea or coffee?
was the last time you drank tea or coffee?
Last time
I drank tea was yesterday evening with my friends. We went to an outlet
I drank tea was yesterday evening with my friends. We went to an outlet
called
Chaayos and had Ginger tea and some sandwiches.
Chaayos and had Ginger tea and some sandwiches.