Linking words and conjunctions

 

 

Consequence   as a result thus  so therefore consequently it follows that thereby eventually then in that case admittedly	Contrast However  on the other hand despit e in spite of though  although  but on the contrary otherwise yet instead of rather whereas nonetheless  even though compared  with  in contrast alternatively	Summary         in conclusion  in summary lastly  finally to sum up  to conclude to recapitulate  in short	Example           for instance e one example  for example just as in particular such as  namely to illustrate	Reason                              since as so because (of) due to  owing to the reason  why in other words leads to cause   Time Before  since as until  meanwhile at the moment when  whenever as soon as just as
Addition         in addition and similarly likewise  as well as besides  further more moreover and then too not only ... but also even  besides this/that	Sequence   first(ly)  initially second(ly) etc.to begin with then next earlier/later after this/that following this/that afterwards	Certainty                                  obviously certainly plainly of course undoubtedly	Condition   if unless whether provided that for so that whether depending on	Definition is refers to means that is consists of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part One

 

.What is your hometowns shape? Can you describe it for meWhat is your hometowns history?Do you prefer going out or staying at home? Why?What will do if you go out?

 

Part Two A

 

 

I'd like you to tell me about an equipment of your household (such as computer, television, refrigerator, Mobile Phone as so on).

You should sayWhat it is?What do you do with it?

 

And explain why it is important for you.

Part Two B

 

Will you always keep it?Is it worth much?Could you please explain with some examples about the changes of technology which are used by people in our daily life between now and the past 20 years?Whether those equipment you've ever mentioned in your examples is used in you home?How about other Indian families?Do you think the technology will have what development in the future?Do you think it is important?How often do you access internet?Do you have one computer?

Sample 2

 

Part One

 

Good morning. My name is … could you tell me your name please?Please show me your identification/ passport? That’s fine thanks you.Where are your from?Do you have a large family or a small family?Can you tell me something about them

 

Now I'd like to ask you a few questions about your familyHow much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?What sorts of things do you like to do together?Do you get on well with your family? Why?

Part Two A

 

 

I'd like you to tell me about your learning EnglishAll right? Remember, you have only 1 or 2 minutes for this so doesn't worry if I stop you. I'll tell you when. Can you start speaking now, please?

 

You should sayWhen and where you study EnglishWhat English course do you like best? And explain why it is important for you.

Part two B

 

Why are you study English?Do you think learning English will benefit to your first language study?

 

We've been talking about household equipments and I'd like to discuss with you one or two question related to this. let's consider:

 

 

What do you think is the best way to study English?What is the most difficulties do you think of teaching of English in you country?How this can be solved in the future?

 

Sample 3

 

Part One

 

Good morning. My name is … could you tell me your name please?Please show me your identification/ passport? Thats fine thanks you.Do you work or are you a student?What subject are you a studying?Why did you choose that subject?Are there things you dont like about it?

 

Now Id like to ask you a few questions about transport systems in your hometown What is the most popular transport system in use? Talk about its reliability, frequency and fare.Do you have any problems using the public transport?

Part Two

 

Your topic

I'd like you to tell me about your favorite news channel

 

You should sayWhat is it How often do you use it?

And explain why you like it.

Part Two B

 

What do you think for ordinary people the most effective media to get news is?Whether all people will be interested in national or international news in your country.

 

 

Compare the people's attitude to media between now and the past 20 years?Should we trust the journalists?What do you think what a good journalist should be?

1. What is the meaning of your name? 2. Does your name affect your personality? 3. Tell me something about your hometown. 4. What are the differences in accent between your hometown and Hanoi? 5. What is the character of the people like in your hometown? 6. What is people's favourite food in the region where you live? 7. Do you think that people have enough time for leisure now? 8. Are there any historic monuments in your region? 9. Describe your Job? How do you spend your typical day?10. Tell me something about the Hue Festival. 11. How have weddings changed in recent years?12. Tell me something about the <Holi> Festival. <change with the festival name of your country>13. Describe a traditional wedding ceremony. 14. Name a person whom you admire? Why? What influence does he / she has on your life? Would you like to become like him / her in future?15. Are there any traditions concerning the birth of a baby?16. How do you like <The test city> Compare it to your hometown. How did you get to this place?17. What place do you like best in Hanoi? 18. What places in Delhi should a foreigner visit? 19. What places would you recommend a visitor to go to in your region/hometown? 20. If you had the choice, where would you choose to live in India?21. Which parts of India would you recommend a foreigner to visit? 22. Tell me something about your family. 23. Which is your favourite colour? 24. Do you think colours influence our life? How?25. Which is the best place you've been to in India?26. Who does most of the household chores in your family? 27. Are the traditional sexual roles within the family changing?28. Why is the divorce rate increasing so rapidly? Is it a problem? 29. What is your opinion of the planning family policy? 30. How do you discipline your child? 31. Is it acceptable for couples to live together without marrying?32. If you had the choice, would you have a son or a daughter?33. Are you going to bring your child up any differently to the way your parents did? 34. What hopes do you have for your child? (if you are married)35. Do women still have too heavy a burden in their day to day life? 36. Is the increasing influence of the West largely a positive or negative thing?

 

37. Are you looking forward to anything in particular in Australia / UK / USA ? 38. What do you do in your leisure time? 39. What will you do if you fail the IELTS?

 

40. Who should bear the responsibility for payment of tuition fees? 41. What can be done to improve education in rural areas? 42. Have recent changes affected your job in any way? 43. Do you agree with private education? Why? 44. What can be done to close the gap between urban and rural areas? 45. If you had the power, what changes would you carry out within education? 46. Describe a typical working day for you47. How do you see yourself in ten years time? 48. If you had the opportunity to change your job, what would you do instead?49. If you had one million dollars, what would you do with it? 50. If you could start your life again, would you do anything differently? 51. What ambitions do you have? 52. Which country/place would you most like to visit? 53. What changes do you think India will see in the next few years? 54. Will any possible future changes affect your job in any way? 55. How do you think you will cope abroad?56. How does it feel to go abroad for the first time?57. Are you looking forward to anything in particular in Australia / UK / USA ? 58. What do you do in your leisure time? 59. What will you do if you fail the IELTS? 60. Why are you giveing IELTS? What course / job do you intend to pursue after IELTS.?

 

This is a probable list of questions that may be asked in speaking component of english (speech exam) Being confident as public speakers does help a lot in the exam.