Ielts speaking

IELTS SPEAKING
Lasts 11-14 minute. 3 parts:

Part 1. –Introduction and Interview – The examiner introduces him/herself and asks the candidate to introduce him/herself and confirm his/her identity. The examiner asks the candidate general questions on familiar topics, e.g. Myself, Family, Studies or Work, My hometown, Future plans, Friends, Hobbies, Culture, Entertainment, Festival, Colours, Names, Sports, History, Environment.

MYSELF

1. 
   What is your name? / Can you tell me your name? –Answer: My name is Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx.
   
2. 
   Can I see your passport? / Could you show me your identification card? – Answer: Yes, please. / Yes, here you are.
   
3. 
   What shall I call you? / Can I call you …? – Answer: I think Xxxxx is ok. / I think Xxxxxx will do.
   
4. 
   What does your name/ it mean? – Answer: From Uzbek, it means a child of a Royal family or Prince. It was given to me by my father and I love it.
   
5. 
   Is your name important to you? – Answer: It is. Firstly, I like its meaning. It is not too long and easy to pronounce. Also, I believe a name can help a person in life.
   
6. 
   Why do so many people change their names? – Answer: Well, I may point out some reasons. Some, especially performers like actors and actresses, singers or writers choose pseudo names to become famous because their real names are less sounding or complex to remember or call. Another group, especially in Uzbek families claim, they cannot bear too famous names of prophets or kings and shift to simpler ones. Also it is common to pick Muslim names in Islamic states.
   
7. 
   Does a name affect personality? – Answer: I suppose it depends on what a person believes in. For some, it actually matters in life, career, love or prosperity. For others, success is represented by hard work and ambitions rather than a lucky name.
   

FAMILY

1. 
   Do you have a big or a small family? – Answer: I’d call it a big one. There a total of six people including parents, an elder brother and an elder sister, a little brother and me.
   
2. 
   Can you tell me something about them? – Answer: My dad is a man of 45, a banker and he likes watching boxing matches and football on TV. My mum is a woman of 41. She is a housewife and cooking with reading and her favorite hobbies. She often prepares special dishes for family dinners. Xxxxxx is my sister. She is a freshman of banking at the Institute of Finances in Tashkent. She is intelligent and listening to pop and classical music often helps her in her studies. One of my brothers Xxxxxx is a law student. He is 18. But he has already succeeded as one of the best law students. He can never do without reading books but he also likes boxing. Finally Xxxxxx is a schoolboy of 15. Because he is the youngest, he has more opportunities and attention by parents. He is a little noisy but I usually enjoy his company.
   
3. 
   Do you get on well together? – Answer: For the most part, we love and support each other discussing our success or problems or just having fun at weekends or holidays. There are sometimes small disputes on insignificant matters like cleaning the house, using the computer and such but this never affects our relationships.
   
4. 
   What do you like to do as a family? – Answer: I don’t think our activities differ much from those in other families. We always celebrate holidays at home, go on picnics to the mountains, spend vacation in resorts or give presents to each other on birthdays.
   
5. 
   What’s the difference between a core and extended families? – Answer: Well, parents and children represent a core family, while in an extended family there are grandparents, uncles and their children as well. Extended families are more common in Uzbekistan, especially in regions.
   

FRIENDS.

1. 
   Do you have many/any friends? – Answer: Yes I think so.
   
2. 
   Who are they? / Are they casual acquaintances or close friends? – Answer: Many are casual acquaintances among my classmates, schoolmates or neighbors. But three or four people are close friends.
   
3. 
   Can you describe your best friend? – Answer: His name is Xxxxxx. He is my classmate at the lyceum. I met him three years ago. He lives in Chorsu which is a little far from my place but it is not an obstacle. He is my height and has brown eyes and dark hair. He never talks much, usually looks serious but I like his company. He is intelligent and is good at English and Math. In our free time, we play tennis. We see each other at lyceum every day and also weekends. We play football or go to the movie. Sometimes we might sit in a café for food and drinks or play video games in a cybercafé. On holidays, he invites me to his family dinner and the other day he comes to my place.
   
4. 
   Who is more important, family or friends? – Answer: I can’t separate either of them. Family is my place, the closest people and the only place where I can be myself without any restrictions. On the other hand, friends share the same interests, hobbies, problems or ideas. I can have more fun with them and interacting with them I learn better about different personalities, or how to survive in this world.
   
5. 
   Why can children make friends easier than adults? – Answer: In my mind, children are eager to learn more about the world and theу most effective tool is games. Thus, children often seek friends as playmates. They never consider economical, religious or social status of friends. In most case child friendship doesn’t last long. In adults, more investigation and time is required before making friends. They think about how well they match or not in interests, world outlook or economics. The number of friends is much smaller but relationships may last entire life.
   
6. 
   How do you make friends? / Who can be your friend? – Answer: Well, I don’t think I have any tough standards. But a person has to be good at subjects, love both watching and playing football and never lie. In any case, different tiте people have different attitudes and I trust only if my friends and I feel any connection can we be in one company.
   

HOBBIES OR INTERESTS.

1. 
   Do you have a hobby / interest? / What’s your hobby? – Answer: I have to say I’m these days too engaged with my studies. But this can’t stop me from watching and playing football. I often go with my friends to the nearest pitch and enjoy this sport.
   
2. 
   Have you always liked that hobby? – Answer: I have been playing football since my early years but it wasn’t until my fifth grade at school before it became my hobby. I don’t think I have ever tended to any other activity.
   
3. 
   Is having a hobby a good thing? / Why do we need a hobby? – Answer: Version 1: Indeed, it is. A person relaxes, releases his stress, develops mentally or physically and can even earn some money. It only becomes undesirable if we spend too much time or money on it. We may loose contact with our families, friends or even be dismissed of our jobs.
   

Version 2: Ultimately, any hobby brings only benefits. A person develops mentally or physically. A hobby is the best pastime. It’s a strong tool to release stress, forget about problems and just be ourselves. The exceptions maybe there if a person spends too much time or financial resources on their hobby or if they are completely isolated from family, society or colleagues. Sometimes, they may even loose their jobs. This often happens with designers and collector.

4. 
   Would you like to take up (start) new hobbies? – Answer: Perhaps, I will. Recently parkour has been spreading in our country. There are already hundreds of fans to do it; I need good trainers, suitable jeans and T-shirt. But the most important they must be barriers, stairs or other places I can jump, turn over and such. I think it is both exciting and useful for health. Also, I can make new friends.
   
5. 
   Are there expensive hobbies? – Answer: Virtually, any interest if is done its maximum requires substantial funding in equipment or travel. But snowboarding, mountaineering, collection of stamps, original paintings or cars are the ones not everyone can afford. For example, a Mercedes car of 1950 might cost five times as much as a new one only because it is rare or old.
   
6. 
   What hobbies are popular in Uzbekistan? – Answer: Well, it depends on the age. Children are mad at computer or video games. Teenagers prefer sports, dancing, skateboarding, whileу the working ages try to go to other places, learn new skills, and the retired enjoy watching TV.
   

FUTURE PLANS.

1. 
   Why are you taking the IELTS? – Answer: Mainly, I am going to present the IELTS score to be admitted to Westminster International University in Tashkent. Also, I’d like to know what level my English is.
   
2. 
   What are you going to in the next five years? – Answer: There are some plans. Definitely, I will spend four years at the university studying economics and Finance. In the summers I intend to enjoy work and travel opportunities in the US, Britain or Europe. This will further improve my English skills. Other times or weekends I will try to be in company of my friends, Probably, I will take up new skills like web-design, accounting electronic commerce or diving.
   

TRAVELING.

1. 
   Do you like travelling? – Answer: Version 1: Yes it is my favorite activity. I never miss a chance to go to the mountains, visit friends or relatives whenever I’m free or on holidays. Version 2: I certainly do. It usually happens on holidays, especially spring or summer. Mountains at about 100kms from Tashkent with places like Chimgan, Charvak, G’azalkent or Oktosh, beautiful nature in Zomin in Jizzakh region. As well as historical places in Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva are my favourite. I can spend days or even weeks there. Often I try to relax after hard studies and recover my health. I swim, breathe fresh air, see new people or just be on my own.
   
2. 
   Do you like to travel alone or with your friends? – Answer: Version 1: It depends. If I’m visiting my grandparents or relatives in the country I try to have a solitary trip to enjoy their company and not to care about other people. But my friends always accompany me on picnics, driving to other cities or resorts. I think with them I can have more fun and a maximum of relaxation. Version 2: I think I can’t stand solitary trips because I have many friends and always try to keep their company. With them, I go on picnics or trips, have fun, receive more relaxation and collect only good memories. For example, we prepare barbeques, chase each other in the water, in a lake, take a lot of pictures and joke at each other at night. But I think if I’m in depression or I have complications with health which make me avoid many people, I would travel alone.
   
3. 
   Have you travelled to other places? Where are they? – Answer: Version 1: So far, I haven’t had any chance to travel outside Uzbekistan. But in some years I intend to visit the UK, namely to London to have western education. Version 2: So far I haven’t been that lucky. I have been all around Uzbekistan but never abroad. It is in my plans to visit the UK and some countries like Singapore or Malaysia. I think I’ll go to Europe, namely for education but for holidays to Asia. It is colder in Europe. That’s why I prefer much warmer climates of Asia.
   
4. 
   What are the benefits of traveling? – Answer: Well, it has a lot of too offer. Firstly, we change our boring daily routine and relax after studies or work. We release stress, try to forget all our lacks and forgive other people. We try to avoid bad news and temporarily stay out of touch with friends or colleagues. Sometimes we may review our current life, goals and objectives or find solutions to problems. Also we may taste new food, meet new people and even take up new hobbies or skills. We recreate ourselves and upon returning to work or studies. We are even more energetic than before holiday.
   
5. 
   Why do so many people like traveling nowadays? – Answer: I guess there are many factors. Firstly, people new have more money and are willing to spend it on leisure. Secondly, tour operators now offer travel to every corner of the globe and newer experience like bungee-jumping in Australia, fishing in Canadian lakes and rivers or whale and penguin watching in the Pacific. Next, air transport has increased the speed of travel and a tourist can fly from Uzbekistan to New York in just about 15 hours instead of days or months. Finally, many countries have developed infrastructure like hotels, entertainment facilities, shopping centers to meet every visitor’s needs.
   

PERSONAL BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION.

1. 
   Are you a student or do you have a job? – Answer: Well, I have recently completed high-school and wish to be accepted to a university.
   
2. 
   What do you like most about your study? – Answer: Not many things but the subjects like Algebra, Geometry, English and the World’s History are my favorite. I love meeting my classmates or friends at school. Sometimes I prepare hard for the exams to see my performance. But I’m not fond of the school uniform which I have to wear and some courses which I don’t need. In general, I have to confess that I like studying.
   
3. 
   What kind of job do you prefer after graduation? – Answer: I haven’t got any solid plans but for now I think I’ll become a banker and work for local or international banks.
   
4. 
   What do you do for living? – Answer: In the meantime, I’m provided everything by my parents. They cover all my expenses on study materials, travelling, clothing and accommodation. But when I graduate, I will have my own job to meet my expenditures and at the same time care about my parents.
   
5. 
   Could you tell me a typical day of yours? – Answer: I’m afraid there is not much interesting about it currently. On weekdays, I’m too engaged in my tutor classes to prepare for the university. They start from early morning till the evening. I only have sometime for breakfast and lunch. Also, travelling from home to other parts of the city and book usually takes two or three hours a day. I come back home at 6 p.m. indeed exhausted, change my clothes and take a shower. I have dinner with whole the family and watch TV. Because there are many assignments, I have to spend my time until midnight on them. But, I normally enjoy more free time at weekends to meet my friends, go to the movie or swimming.
   
6. 
   What do you like most about your study? – Answer: Well, I wouldn’t say I love everything about them. For instance, I hate wearing a uniform, spending up to eight hours at school every day and tough assignments. However, I take a lot of pleasure learning mathematics English Uzbek and literature. I readily do all home tasks on them. I also appreciate different contests or competitions on the some subjects. Finally, I like preparation of assignments on the computer.
   

MUSIC.

1. 
   Do you like music? – Answer: Yes, I do. I often choose Pop music or hip-hop. Justin Timberlake, Accent, Backstreet Boys, Inna, Timberland are my favorite. I try to enjoy their tracks when I come back home in the evening to relax or concentrate before an exam. Sometimes I need such musicс when I play football.
   
2. 
   What are the benefits of listening to music? – Answer: I believe no human can survive in this world without music. It helps us relax, encourages us to do good, teaches us to be educated and respect others, helps us to fall-out of depression or develop humane feelings like love, understanding support and kindness. There are even some sports like aerobics, gymnastics or synchronized swimming which employ music. Also musicс unites people of different nationalities.
   

YOUR HOMETOWN or BIRTH PLACE .

1. 
   Where do you come from? / Where do you live? – Answer: I live with my family in an apartment in Mirabad district of Tashkent. It is just 10 minutes drive from the city centre. It is quite a nice area with Mirabad food market, a lot of supermarkets, a bank and a railway station. Around there are only apartment buildings.
   
2. 
   What are the interesting places in your hometown? – Answer: Tashkent is a modern metropolis with banks, apartment buildings, schools and etc. There are very few ancient buildings. But many visitors try to go to amusement parks, Tashkent land, Japanese garden or Tashkent Zoo, the night-life includes night clubs, discos, show-clubs, restaurants or theatres. I myself often go to the Japanese garden just behind the Intercontinental hotel in Tashkent. It is extremely attractive. There are extraordinary flowers, small trees, “Origami” and the most famous Japanese tree- “Sakura”. There is no noise, no crowds. The fish in ponds, benches among trees and silence give you peace and relaxation. I especially find it useful after hard studies at school. It is particularly popular with couples, marrying people or the retired. People come; have tea or snacks, and take photos or videos.
   
3. 
   Can you tell me some history of your hometown? – Answer: I have to confess that I hate history because it is to difficult to me to remember all those facts dates, people and so on, but I think I have good knowledge of history of Tashkent. Two years ago we celebrated its 2200^th anniversary in a large scale. Previously, it used to be called Choch, Shosh, Binkent or Banokat but become Tashkent in 1920s. The name means a city of stone and according to history it used to be constructed of stone and had stone resources. In the last century it was part of different emirates and kingdoms like Bukhara, Kokand. In 1930, winning the competition with Samarkand Tashkent became the capital. Before Russian invasion the city had twelve gates for each of which there was a huge key made of gold serving as the symbol of city. One of them was lost but the rest eleven can be seen in the Museum of history of Uzbekistan. Mosques, medresses, some hills still tell us a lot about the history of Tashkent.
   

TRANSPORTATION.

1. 
   Can you tell me about the transportation in my hometown? – Answer: I believe the transportation in Tashkent is excellent. There are modern and comfortable buses companies run shuttle buses and taxis. Many of them run from early morning to late at night, except Sunday carrying thousands of working people, students and school goers as well as guests or visitors. The fares are quite affordable. Even taxis are much cheaper than in other states.
   
2. 
   Are there traffic jams? – Answer: Not too often. But occur during rush hours in the morning and evening. Sometimes, there are jams in the city centre.
   
3. 
   What does the government do improve transportation? – Answer: I have to say public transport is well-developed in Tashkent. A lot of people use it and it is very efficient. The government’s policy is strong in this sphere. Firstly, every year new buses of the best quality are purchased and old buses are repaired. Broader or new roads, connecting bridges, high ways are constructed. Traffic jams are reduced, especially in the city centre by restricting entrance to some streets. The forces are increasing at affordable rates for passengers.
   

Transportation words: coaches, subway, tube, heavy, limited, public, private, emissions, poisonous gases, noise, pollution, ecologically, friendly, gasoline, methane propane, parking (space);

Part 2. – Individual long turn(Description) –The examiner gives the candidate a task card which asks the candidate to talk about a particular topic and which includes points which the candidate can cover in talk. The candidate is given 1 minute to prepare their talk, and is given a pencil and paper to make notes. The candidate talks for 1-2 minutes on the topic. The examiner then asks the candidate one or two questions on the same topic. Topics – e.g. Human, Building, Place, Feelings, Things, Animals or Unknown thing. Lasts about 3-4 minutes.

1. 
   Describing a kind of music. You should say,
   Whether you like music. Why or why not?
   What kind of music you like best
   What role music plays in people’s life?
   

Answer: Pop music is my favorite. I have been listening to for 2 recent years but before I used to like Jazz. Pop tracks usually carry good meaning, the lyrics are quite understandable and the sound of musical instruments is not as noisy as in rock. Especially, I prefer Michael Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Inna or some Uzbek performers such as Bojalar. I’ve got many tracks on CDs, MP3 disks or I-pod. I try to enjoy them on my way to school, doing classes in the evening, or dancing at parties. In my view, everyone can find some joke in music whatever genre they listen to. The form of art is very entertaining, stress-releasing, and helpful in depression. Also music can stimulate to do sports, concentrate on studies or enjoy ourselves if we are alone. In addition, now even more people use music to learn languages like English, Japanese or Arabic. Finally, every show, advertisements, motion pictures employ music to capture the attention of the audience and have high sales.

2. 
    Describe a traditional festival in China. You should say,
   what it is.
   When is it celebrated?
   How to celebrate? / What you usually do on that day.
   What  you like and what you don’t like.
   

Answer: I’m going to talk about Eyd-ar-Ramadan. It is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals in my country. There is no one date or dates for it. Because it comes one day after the month of Ramadan each year. There are specially trained Islamic scientists who calculate the month of Ramadan o the 15^th of September, this year it may be the 10^th of September. In this month, all Muslims have to fast and don’t drink or eat during the day. Eyd-ar-Ramadan ends the fasting and allows to enjoy food and beverages. The festival is three days. On the first day morning, all males go to mosques to do prayers. Then they buy presents for their families and return home to congratulate other people. Everyone puts on clean and nice clothing. Tabled are set full of food, drinks or their relatives if a family can afford to help the neediest, widows or orphans. No one has to work and there is only fun. I love the festival because I can be with my relatives, receive presents from my parents and see everyone happy. But the prices over increase those days which is extremely disturbing and highly undesirable. Because each family looks for holiday but each can afford the costs.

3. 
    Describe a traditional festival in China. You should say,
   What it is.
   When is it celebrated?
   How to celebrate? / what you usually do on that day.
   What  you like and what you don’t like.
   

Answer: I choose to talk about Xxxxx. He is my classmate at school. He is my peer and we met three years ago. He is a bit taller, has got dark hair and brown eyes. On many subjects we share the same desk. He has got a sportive body and likes football as I do. We see each other every day, except Sunday. He is good at Math and English and often helps me with assignments. He doesn’t talk much which I appreciate. He never shows-off. Xxxxx and I often discuss football, football stars or championships, have lunch together and spend hours at the library. When I am in trouble, he can give a hand. I think everyone should have such friends in life.

4) Describe your favourite animal

1) What kind of animal is it?

2) Describe it briefly

3) Why do you like the animal?

Dogs are my favourite and I choose to talk about them. There are many species of this animal around the world, including greyhounds, wolfhounds or bulldogs. If I could have one I’d prefer a greyhound. The dog is of average sizes, very fast, extraordinarily clever and faithful. According to Islam, when Man was sent to Earth, there were many animals that attacked him. Man was told to touch the first animal on the head and that was the dog. Since then, dogs have been irreplaceable in guarding humans. A typical dog has a refined sense of smell, strong pause and often a tail of different length. Now they can be found in homes as pets or just as guards in organizations, or with shepherds. If I have won, I will play with it, wash and train it to do basic comments and value as a real friend. Unfortunately, for the time being my parents don’t allow one, because we are living in an apartment. Conversely, a dog needs some space and a considerable amount of time and care which I can’t make possible either.

5) Describe one of the shopping centers you often go to

1) Where is the shopping center?

2) How often do you go to the center?

3) Why do you often go to it and its characteristics?

Answer: Let me describe “The basket”, one of the biggest supermarkets in Tashkent. It is a three-floor building in Charsu, the old part of Tashkent. In details, it is in a very comfortable location. So that shapers can arrive from all parts of Tashkent. It offers a large parking are for cars. On the first, food, beverages, fruit, dairy, meet products, culture, glasswear and confectionery are sold. Also, I can buy Cds, DVDs, some souvenirs on the some floor. Many of the products are made in Turkey, Russia, Ukraine or locally. My usual shopping is salads, olive oil, dairy and meet, especially lamb and chicken. If I’m shopping for holidays I also look for fruit, cakes or candy. On the second floor, there are departments for men, women and children. Clothing, widewear, accessories, hats and shoes of high quality can be found on this floor. Also, there are many changing room. Finally, there is a restaurant and a children playground on the top floor. After hour of shopping, a customer can enjoy. Turkish, European or Uzbek dishes, refreshments or bakery in the restaurants. If parents come with children they may live them in the playing area for a special staff. In general, I try to visit “The Basket” twice a week. I enjoy fresh and quality food staff, excellent service and money methods of payments like cash, credit cards or cheques.

7. 
   Describing a piece of equipment you often use at home or at work. You should say,
   What is it ?
   What you do with it/ How to use it?
   How long you have had it?
   How important it is to you?
   

Answer: I choose to talk about my pocket dictionary. I received it from my dad on my 15^th birthday last year. It is ECTACO of a medium size made jointly by American and Russian linguists and developers. The color is white on the top, but black in the bottom. It’s a little heavy and even if it is called a pocket dictionary I steel can’t carry it in my pockets but keep in my room at home. It has a medium colorscreen and a keyboard. It is capable of translating two languages only Russian-English and English to Russian. My studies take up a lot of time and the assignments in English don’t allow me to spend time to look up a word in a hard copy(=dictionary). I use the ECTACO much more easily and faster. There are more than 27000 words and millions of meanings according to the subject or area like Medicine, Politics, Economics or Education. There are also synonyms and antonyms which I can use in writing essays or reports. The fonts are large on the screen and don’t damage my eyes. The device is expensive and can’t be found in shops here so I never let my brothers or other people touch it. Sometimes I upgrade the software in it through the Internet.

8. 
   Describe a restaurant or a cafe. You should say,
   Where it is?
   What it looks like?
   What kind of services is provided?
   What kind of food you like there/ What kind of food is famous?
   Why you like it?
   

Answer: I pick to describe the “Gap” café near my school. It is in Shaykhontohur district of Tashkent. Translation from Uzbek it means a meeting place but I’m afraid it doesn’t match that name. The café is of a single floor but very large. It runs from 10 in the morning until nearly midnight. There are both indoor and outdoor seats. Once you enter, you’ll see a hall with many tables. Near the wall there are special cabins if you need some privacy. In one corner near the windows there are sofas comfortable but for extra charge. Long conditioners help to control the appropriate temperature providing cool or warm degrees. The tables and chairs as well as the napkins, cutlery, dishes are of high quality and personalisized with the mark gap. Outside there are again tables of the same quality. If it is warm or hot, I try to be outside. In the shade of the tent and near the small fountain. But in company of my friends we try find a vacant cabin inside and enjoy lunch. I love the café because the food is always tasty and fresh. For example I often eat salads, chicken or fish. The table, the dishes are always clean. The bread is of many types and fresh. The waiters and waitresses are welcoming and fast in service. There is no much noise but only is pleasant sound of music. The café offers parties on birthdays or other happy events. The prices are a little high. But I think they match the reputation and service of the café. I try to have lunch there two or three times a week, alone or with a couple of friends.

9. 
   Describing a perfect trip/ holiday. You should say,
   Where you would go.
   When would you go?
   Whom you would go with.
   What you are going to do.
   What you think it perfect.
   

Answer: I’m going to describe my future holiday in the UK, namely in England. I don’t think it is in the next two years but as soon as I graduate from the university or more probably in the summer. The best way is through work and travel programs. In my plans it is to keep the company of my friends. The holiday would last three month, just the length of summer vacation. In the first two month I suppose I’m going to be employed by a café, restaurant or a hotel as a waiter, courier, receptionist or such temporary jobs. As I want have to study or be with my family, I’ll have more independence and tine to explore the culture, lifestyle, traditions and the most important the language from native speakers. I wouldn’t call my position a job but rather a very useful pastime. I would see new people, learn to communicate better in English, spend evenings with my friends and locals. Also, I’d enrich my experience and world outlook. The salary I ear would cover my expenses. Finally, I would enjoy the third month visiting Backing ham palace, the Tower of London, the Westminster abbey and the British museum. In the latter place, I’m going to take photos, videos of hundreds of thousands of exhibits like statues, manuscripts, ancient jewellary coins or weapons. If I’m lucky, I would buy a ticket to one of football matches of Chelsea, Manchester United or Arsenal. In my opinion, it would be worth remembering because of its originality, the experience it will provide with and the fact that it may not happen again because of considerable expenses.

10. 
    Describe a newspaper or magazine
    

1) What’s your habit for reading?

2) What are the benefits of reading?

3) What's the main difference between newspaper and magazine?

Answer: Let me describe the interfootball newspaper. Because I’m not so much interested in magazines. The paper is of about 40 pages, black and white and is printed on Tuesday every week. In every issue there are articles about famous football players. For example, I have recently read about Alessandro Pato of Milan Italy. Often there are interviews with World-class coaches, judges of matches between well-known teams, history and success of teams or players, debates on judgings, score sheets of national, CIS, European clubs. Sometimes, there are questions and answers about everything which is related to football. On Tuesday evening I return home with a copy of the Interfootball and short enjoying it after dinner. I think reading books, newspapers or magazines let us relax, stay aware of recent news and entertain ourselves. A newspaper and a magazine differ a lot. Firstly, a newspaper is cheaper, more frequently printed, in no more than two or three colours and has much fewer pages. But, in general, they are both interesting and our choice depends on our needs, world outlook and maybe the price, because magazines are seldom cheap.

11. 
    Describe a party
    

1) What is the party?

2) Why was the party held?

3) Who attended the party?

4) What did you do for that party?

Answer: I choose to talk my own birthday party which was held in our apartment on the first of November last year. It was my sixteenth birthday. This age is usually thought of like the ending of early teenage years and the start of almost adult life. For example, if I were in the US, I could even have a driver’s license. For this reason, I had invited more people among my friends, relatives or neighbors. The table was set in the middle of the living room and about 40 people came. The party started at in 6 in the evening. The table was full of snacks, nuts and many other staff. I myself drew up the plan and timing of the party, helped my mother to lay the table, and gave invitations to guests before the party. The party was a success. I was able to see many friends, become closer with other people and enjoy the company. Everyone congratulated me with the date, made wishes, laughed, danced and exchanged jokes and stories about school life. Besides, I received many presents like a watch, a box of chocolate, a mobile, an I-pod and such. The present was Toshiba laptops from my parents. Also, the food like lamb soup, salads, pilaf and the cake pleased every taste. Finally, I saw everyone of by calling taxis. Some were taken by their parents.

12. 
    Describe a subject taught in your school.
    

1. 
   Who teaches it?
   
2. 
   How is taught?
   
3. 
   What do you learn from the class?
   

Answer: I choose to speak about mathematics including algebra and geometry. It’s been my favourite subject since I started it on my 4th grade. Up to now I have studied in two schools, so I’ve had two teachers. In the last three years Mrs. Mavlonova has been teaching it in the lyceum. She is a woman of 50 and has a great knowledge and experience. I have three classes of Algebra and two of Geometry each week. The classes are interesting and full of challenge. We often do exercises and solve problems on the chalk board and in our exercise books. Sometimes, teacher uses a flipchart, a projector, different charts tables on large pieces of paper, as well as computers. When we learn rules or theories, the teacher first explains, provides many examples and the same day or the following classes she expects us to do equations, problems or presentation of the material. Twice or more times a semester she holds various contests and competitions which help us with additional knowledge. Even if home assignments and exams on this subject are pretty demanding and take up most of my time, I’m extremely attracted to it and enjoy every class trying not to miss any. So far, I have learned a lot on the subject and I think this knowledge will be an asset in my future studies in business and economics and my career as an economist.

13. 
    What is the important invention before the age of computer?
    

1. 
   What is the invention?
   
2. 
   Why do you think it is very important?
   
3. 
   What are the advantages and disadvantages of the computer?
   

Answer: The list of such is too long starting from the plane, steam engine to the telegraph but I now decide to talk about the car. The first car was invented by Karlz Benz in 1885. It looked like a big tricycle and had wooden tires. Step by step, companies in other countries like Ford in America, Mercedes in Germany started a serious production of better models. They have radically(tubdan) improved our lives. Firstly, they reduced the time of travel hundreds of times. For example, a driver can reach another country perhaps in hours rather than days. Secondly, we became able to stop worrying about the luggage. I mean, we easily place it in the trunk(bagaj) and just continue our road. Thirdly, the industry assumed giant workshops and plants to manufacture and assemble cars. This raised thousands of jobs for people with many professions like drivers, mechanics, electricians or engineers. Finally, after decades of research and experimentation faster cars appeared to allow creation of car racing. Today, almost every family in the world owns a car and save time and energy but enjoy the comfort and luxury. At the same time, cars are one of the most terrible sources of pollution of land, air and water. In cities they create traffic jams and road accidents because of their increasing number. The solutions are already emplaced like recycling of about 70% of a car for example, saves resources and energy, also reducing the negative impact on the environment.

14. 
    Describe an environmental problem. You should say,
    

1. 
   What it is?
   
2. 
   How long it has existed?
   
3. 
   What effect it has brought to people’s life / what it happens?
   
4. 
   What we can do to solve it?
   

Answer: I choose to speculate on pollution. It is a common phenomenon and has existed for thousands of years caused by different factors at different times. Talking about current trends, pollution comes from human activity, industrial emissions, and explosions of different levels or release of chemicals uncontrollably into nature. All elements including water, air have already experienced considerable amounts of pollution by carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, heavy chemicals like methane and others. As the result many plant and animal species have vanished(yo’qolmoq) forever. Of other types there are many endangered or near extinction. For example, frogs can hardly be seen in cities or even suburbs. In addition, water in most areas is becoming more and more unsuitable for drinking or requires expensive treatment. Finally, there are many diseases like asthma, pneumonia or cancer. At the same time, although slowly the states are putting many practical solutions into place. The industries are now required to clean poisonous gases and sewage before emitting and releasing them. Car manufacturers are obliged to design more and more ecologically friendly vehicles. Recycling is starting to include more items. Also, promotion goes among public to encourage better understanding of consequences and further involvement in environmental initiatives. In Uzbekistan for example, almost every city is equip with recycle bins, high standard garbage collection sites. Schools and organizations often take part in environmental projects. Yet, I believe there is even more to do which will be realized step by step in the coming years.

15. 
    Describe your favourite possession. You should say,
    

1. 
   What this is
   
2. 
   When you obtained.
   
3. 
   What you like about it
   

and explain why this item is important for you.

Answer: I think I have to tell about my IPod. It is IPod NANO of Apple. It is white with silver edges. The size is about 10cms long and five cms wide. On the top, there is a color sensor with many clickable buttons. On the lower side, there are quick keys forward, backward, play, change the folder and such. It’s been about a year since my friends presented it to me on my 15^th birthday. I’ve got a mobile, a computer, and a laptop but none of them can match the IPod. When I feel like listening to music Firstly, the IPod is light, compact and easily attachable on my clothing. The earphones are well-suited in my ears. Secondly, it can play not only music, but also video of MP4 format, slideshow pictures, tune in to radio stations and record sounds. Finally, it allows to scroll electronic books. I often use it to enjoy music or video whenever I have some free time or record my classes at school or with tutors. I think it has become a part of my life and I always keep it clean, well-functioning and don’t let others touch it.

16. 
    Advertisement.
    

1. 
   What are the forms of advertisement?
   
2. 
   What are the functions of advertisement?
   
3. 
   What is the effect of advertisement to people?
   

Answer: Advertising or commercials have existed for many years. The main idea is to promote goods or services. A second objective sometimes is to promote different ideas, for example on stopping smoking, the dangers of drugs, AIDS or other social, political or economical topics. In my countries, the candidates for president promote their campaigns. The forms of ads are countless. The most popular types include video, clips, audio on the radio, banners in street, transport or on buildings, brochures and pamphlets, inscriptions on pens, notebooks or products of companies as well as logos on clothing. For example, I often see ad’s on pens and other stationary. In addition, the advertising on the Internet is becoming more and more developed. We can find short videos, pop-ups, Google ads and such. For majority, commercials are indeed disturbing. Imagine, a fan of TV enjoying a movie which he has been watching since the morning and being forced to interrupt his pleasure for several ad’s several times and several minutes each or the housewives in the same time situation but watching their favourite series. This is the opinion of ordinary people or in other words, the consumers. For manufacturers or business people, the area is promising because it sells their products and generates profits. Companies allocate thousands, hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars on advertisements. With them, they reach the consumers, tell about their new products and encourage buying them. I think the other positive is that advertising has become a whole industry creating new businesses and many new jobs.

17. 
    Describing a skill you want to learn. You should say what it is.
    

1. 
   What you think it is important.
   
2. 
   How you are going to learn it.
   
3. 
   What role it will play in your life.
   

Answer: Let me tell you about computer programming. For many, it may sound extremely boring or a waste of time. But not me. I’m now good at mathematics, physics and English. One of my interests is Business computing. Today the business world is changing fast and employing newer and newer equipment. There is a new area, digital marketing. It deals with online of goods and services through web solutions. As my future job is an economist, I’m sure such a skill will help me to successfully compete in the jobs market. It is not easy, but demanding and time consuming. I will use my laptop, learn different languages of programming, especially visual C++, PHP or APLETS. My knowledge of English will help a lot. Because the comments must be in this language. Perhaps, I will attend specialized courses with Microsoft certification in Tashkent. The courses are chargeable, but my parents will support me. I hope to receive a university degree in economics but the certificate programming will give me another advantage and a better job.