CAMBRIDGE IELTS BOOK 1-TEST 4-SPEAKING TASK

CAMBRIDGE IELTS BOOK 1-TEST 4-SPEAKING TASK

I.CANDIDATE CUA CARD: THE EXCURSION

The oversea students’s club is organaising an excursion to a local tourist spot. You are thinking of joining the excursion. Your examiner is one of the organizers.

Ask your examiner about: (1) destination; (2) means of transport; (3) lenth of excursion; (4) cost; (5) meals; (6) clothing /equipments

II.INTERVIEWER’S NOTES: THE EXCURSION

Select an authentic tourist destination about two hours’d drive from your city.provide the following information according to the local facts:

-details about what can be seen/done there

-specials bus provided

-departure and arrival times

-suggests appropriate local cost

-meals not provided-students can buy or bring food

-walking shoes recommended

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S: student; E: examiner

S: I am eager to join in the excursion and I would like to ask you some question relating to this excursion. My first question is where do we go?

E: this time, our oversea student clubs choose Botanical Garden. This is a botanical institution tourist destination and regional park.

S: how can we go to this place?

E: there are many ways to get there such as by car, taxi, coach , bus and Mars Rapid Transit Public. In order to save the cost we agree to choose bus to get there via Holland Road

S: How long is our excursion this time? And how much does it cost?

E: this time we all booked Healing Garden Tour which is a guide tour. The duration of this tour is 1.5 hours and the fee is 15.00 USD per person. Singapore Botanical Garden open from 5 AM to midnight daily and there is no charge for entrance into the Botanical Garden. We intended to visit the garden in the early morning when the weather is not as hot and humid. Therefore we will assemble at student central hall of your campus.

S: should I prepare food myself?

E: I think you should pack some snacks and plenty of water. There is a nearby food court that sells drinks and delicious local food at a reasonable price. The food court is also air conditioned so it might be a good stop before you leave to cool off.

S: could you recommend necessary things that I should bring along for this excursion?

E: in my opinion, I recommend you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. You also need to pack some sun block and insect repellent. It is sunny most of the time in Singapore and if you need shade, wear a cap of carry a small umbrella with you would be the best solution. Also you should bring your camera because there are lots of pictures to take. Follow the trail and look at the various tropical plants in the garden. There is also a lake that you can stop at and if you have some bread, you can feed the turtles in the lake. This is a good place to stop for a picnic. Plan on stopping at the orchid exhibits where you can find spectacularly beautiful orchid of all varieties and from around the world. It is worth the nominal entrance fee of US1.00 per person for each student. Take pictures of all the beautiful orchids, you won’t want to miss it having come all the way there.

S: thank you so much.

 

 

 

CAMBRIDGE IELTS BOOK 1-TEST 3-SPEAKING TASK

CAMBRIDGE IELTS BOOK 1-TEST 3-SPEAKING TASK

I.CANDIDATE CUA CARD: THE PUBLICH HOLIDAY

There will soon be a public holiday in the country your examiner comes from.you want to find out about the holiday.

Ask your examiner about: (1) the name of the publich holiday; (2) the significance of the holiday; (3) avaibility of services on the day (banks/shop/cinemas); (4) things for visitors to do; (5) how she/he plans to spend the day.

II.INTERVIEWER’S NOTES: THE PUBLICH HOLIDAY

Choose a lesser known public holiday from your country. Be prepared to provide some accurate information on the history and significance of the day. If in-coutry, tell the candidate how you will spend the day.

If you are non-English speaking county, tell the candidate how people normally spend this day back home. Provide information about the availability of the shops, services and banks on the day

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S: student; E: examiner

S: I would like to know more about public holidays coming this month. woudl you please tell me what are names of those holidays?

E: within this month-April. In Viet Nam we have 2 public holidays names Vietnamese ‘s King Memorial and Vietnam Victory Day

S: could you please let me know more about the significance of these holidays?

E: well, Vietnamese’s King Memorial is also known as Gio To Hung Vuong and as of 2007, The Viet Nam government declared it a public holiday. Hung Vuong or Hung King was the ancient King of Viet Nam and this new holiday is officially called Gio To Hung Vuong or Hung King’s Temple Festival. The Festival for it will go by the Chinese lunar calendar which falls on the 10^th day of the 3^rd lunar month every year in the Hung King’s temple. It is benefiting that the festival will be held in the Hung King’s temple as it was a place of worship for the legendary, ancient King of Viet Nam and it is also a place of importance in Vietnam’s history and country leaders come to the Hung King’s temple, so all thousands of Vietnam people so they can pay their respect to Hung Vuong and either join in or watch the beautiful and colorful parade. Even though this festival is virtually known to tourist. Those who just happen to be in country will join the spectacle.

S: well, that is interesting information and how about another holidays?

E: another holiday this month is Viet Nam Victory day which is also known as Liberation Day or reunification day. It is considered as a national holiday and is observed on April 30^th every year. It is celebrated to memorize the fall of Saigon into the hand of the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese troops on April 30^th 1975 which ended Vietnamese War. Celebrations for Vietnam Victory Day will include Vietnam people organizing and attending parades and festivals throughout the country such as bicycle race and historic documentary movies’ performances. But for some Vietnamese exiles whose community is outside the country, this day commemorates their displacement from Vietnam and many of them refer to this day as National Resentment even though those teams are considered treasonous in Viet Nam

S: wow, that is really interesting information about your coming holiday this month and now I wonder is there availability of services on these holidays such as banks, shops and cinemas or some things like that?

E:well in Vietnam these days during any public holidays all the banks and companies and government agencies go off but companies or centers which provide entertainment services are still available every day so you can have a good time during those public holidays everywhere in Vietnam.

S: can you tell me what visitors can do in Vietnam during those holidays?

E: as I know until now, during Vietnam public holidays visitors can books tour around Viet Nam. I think it is really interesting and having a good time at some entertaining places can be funny too.

S: and you, what you will do on those public holidays.

E: this year those holidays fall on weeken so I think I will travel some beautiful places in Vietnam with my family such as Da Lat. I believe it will be pleasure times for me.

 

CAMBRIDGE IELTS BOOK 1-TEST 2-SPEAKING TASK

CAMBRIDGE IELTS BOOK 1-TEST 2-SPEAKING TASK

I.CANDIDATE CUA CARD: ASKING FOR A EXTENSION          

You have to give in a piece of work to your lecturer nest Wednesday. You need two more weeks to prepare the assignment because you have had difficulty obtaining the reference books. You examiner is your lecturer. Find out if you can have an extension

Ask your examiner about: (1) regulations regarding the late work; (2) possibility of having more time; (3) different sources for books/information; (4) assistance with writing for overseas students

II.INTERVIEWER’S NOTES: ASKING FOR A EXTENSION

The student is seeking extra time for an assignment

-         The student may need to write a letter

-         The student has had plenty of time to prepare the work and should not really need two more weeks

-         Provide some idea about where he/she may get hold of the books

-         Offer advice about the “Learning Assistance center” on the campus which helps students  with easy writing

-         After some resistance, agree to an extension of one week

S: student; E: examiner

S: I have to give in a piece of work next Wednesday but I think I need more time for preparation this assignment so I would like to ask you about our school regulation regarding to late work?

E: well, Firstly, you may need to write a letter.

S: a letter? So if I do it is it possible for me to have an extension of two more weeks for this assignment?

E: I think I give all of the students enough time to prepare the work so no one should not need two more weeks actually.

S: you know, I am facing a lot of difficulties in obtaining the reference books that is the reason why I am asking for an extension. In addition, could you give is there any  different sources of books or information.

E: I would like to advice you the place where you may get hold of the books you need for your assignment is reference section of our library.

S: well, thanks so much for your advice about reference books and I have other questions about assistance with writing for oversea students. Where can I get this kind of support?

E: well on our campus, we might offer advices which help students with essay writing at learning assistance center so I think you will be supported with your essay there.

S: ok, that is so great and thank you so much f

CAMBRIDE IETLS BOOK 1-TEST 1-SPEAKING TASK

CAMBRIDE IETLS BOOK 1-TEST 1-SPEAKING TASK

I.CANDIATE CUE CARD: UNIVERSITY CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS

You have just arrived at a university. It is orientation week and you want to know about the different clubs and associations you can join. Your examiner is a Student Union representative. Ask your examiner about: (1) type of clubs; (2) meeting times, (3)benefits; (4) costs

II.INTERVIEWS NOTE: UNIVERSIRT CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Prompt for interviewer

oversea students club -meets once a week in student center near library -helps you to meet other students -financial contributions welcome	All welcome
Chess club -meets once a week in library -plays other universities -no subscriptions	- not suitable for beginners -serious players only
Table tennis club -Meets   at lunch-time in student area near canteen -Arranges tournaments -5.00$ subscription	All welcome

S:student, E; Examiner

S:hello, can I come in?

E: oh, yes, How can I help you?

S: Um, I’m a new student and I am wondering if you could give me some information.

E: Well, I might be able to help. What do you want to know?

S: Quite, a few things, actually. Firstly, how many clubs and associations I can join in ?

E: well, there are three university clubs and associations which are oversea student club, chess club and table tennis club.

S: what type of those clubs, can you tell me?

E: Let me see, all students are welcome to oversea student clubs and table tennis club but chess club is not suitable for beginners because it is for serious players only.

S: and what time have been set down for those clubs meeting do you have that information?

E: well, oversea student club meets once a week in student center which located very near library and chess club also meets once a week in library while table tennis club meets every day at lunch-time in student area near canteen.

S: do you know what the benefit of those clubs are?

E: joining oversea student club helps you to meet other students. Aim of table tennis club is to arrange tournaments and purpose of chess club is to play with other universities.

S: that’s great. And do you have any idea how much those clubs cost?

E: it is free to join in chess club and oversea students club welcome any financial contribution but subscription fee of table tennis club is 5.00$ each

S: well, thank you so much for your time. You are very helpful

E: you are welcome.