Suggested Phrases for Speaking About The Future I'm certain that. . . (something will/is going to happen) Most probably. . . (something will/is going to happen) It's (always) possible that. . . (something might happen) certainly will I hope that. . . (something happens or doesn't happen) (Something) probably will. . . (happen) in the short term Perhaps (something) will even. . . (happen) it's 50 -50 whether or not Of course, (something) could always (happen), especially if. . . * I'm not sure if it'll. . but. . .
Introductory Phrases for Giving Opinions I think (that). . . In my opinion. . . I strongly believe that. . . What I think is this: . . . It seems to me that. . . In my view. . . As far as I'm concerned. . . If you ask me. . . Don't you think that. .
I' m going to talk about the city of Sydney - on the east coast of Australia - a very modern and clean city with a beautiful harbour. . . er. . . with a population of about four and a half million inhabitants - it gets quite busy in peak hour because just about everyone travels to work by car or train 1, but it is a great place to live because there are many exciting things to see and do - especially for young people. I live in the inner-city - in a typical older style building. . . er I think it was built about 100 years ago. . . it's quite spacious, but many people live in modern apartment blocks. Sydney is quite a tall city - skyscrapers etc – but there are lots of wide streets often lined with trees. The Australian gum-tree is everywhere, but of course, koalas and kangaroos can only be found in the zoo these days! Because the weather is so warm - most days there are blue skies and sunshine - because of this, people lend to smile a lot - they seem to enjoy their lives. The Opera House is a favourite place for tourists to visit - it looks like the sails of a ship from a distance. And the Harbour Bridge is also strange - it looks something like a coat-hanger - and itis used very effectively at Xmas and New Year to put on wonderful firework displays. I think it's the sense of space and freedom that people notice first when they come to this city. It has a mixed population - people come from so many different backgrounds - but there doesn't seem to be as much tension as in other cities. Perhaps people are too busy dreaming about the beach to worry about riots and that sort of thing. Water is always nearby, and the harbour is really one of the most beautiful sights in the world. ‘
The discussion is designed to: • make you think and comment about various issues (within a specific topic area) that concern people living in today's world • encourage you to give your opinions • extend your range of responses to include some or all of the following: - describing in detail - contrasting and comparing - discussing situations as they were in the past - imagining situations as they might be in the future
Part 1 Please come in and sit down - over here. First, let me take a look at your passport. . it's for security purposes only. Thank you. My name is (interviewer's name). What is your name? Where do you come from? Tell me about your family. What do your family members do for a living? What do you and your family like to do together? Where do you live now? What kind of place do you live in (a house or a flat)? Describe the neighbourhood that you live in at the moment. Have you ever had a full-time job? If you have, tell me about it. What are (or were) the advantages and disadvantages of this job? Have you ever had a part-time or casual job? Did you enjoy your time at school? Tell me what you liked and what you didn't like. Are you studying at the moment? If so, what are you studying and where? What do you find most difficult about your study and why? What is your favourite pastime? Why do you enjoy doing this? Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities? Why? Do you belong to any clubs? If so, why did you join. Do you read much? What do you like to read? What else do you like to do in your spare time?
Part 2 Describe a person who has had a major influence on you. You should include in your answer: who that person is and what he or she looks like how you first met his or her special qualities and characteristics . . . and why that person is so important in your life.
Part 3 (begins after one or two follow-up questions on the talk above) Thank you. Please give me back the card. People are so interesting. How do you think people's attitudes to life have changed over the last hundred years or so? How is your behaviour different to your parents' behaviour? What do you think has caused these changes - why have people changed so much? How is modern life better than in the past? In what ways was life better in the past? Describe the main problems that people face living in the modern world. Are there any solutions to these problems? Do you think the way we live will continue to change in the future? In what way? What do you think will be the greatest influence on young people in the future? . . . and what are the greatest dangers that young people will face? Who are the best role models for young people these days?
Problems that affect your country • Financial success and how to achieve it • Poverty and hunger in the Third World • Crime and punishment • Fashion and design • Public transport • Youth and the problems they face • The role of television and radio in society • The influence of the print media • Current affairs The relevance of school examinations • Materialism and the consumer • Space travel • Modern medicine • Censorship and the Internet • Types of governments in the world today • Women in the workplace • The qualities and skills of a good company manager • The necessity of a strong defence force • The advantages of an international language • The design of modern cities • The influence of sport in society
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