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Speak About the Photo – for 30 a 90 seconds – at least 30 seconds
The picture depicts a lovely little girl celebrating her birthday and she is about to blow out the candles. She is wearing an amazing hat and looks like very happy. I suppose she is four years old and her party is for the princesses. Also, in the photo we can see some guests, children and adults. 56 words
In this photograph there is a young amazing family walking calmly in the green field. The father has a baby girl in your lap and he is holding hands with the mother which is holding a little boy who is holding hands his old brother. In the background there are some trees and the sky is cloudy, maybe it is going to rain. I suppose they are on vacation and enjoying the day together. 72 words
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This image depicts a lovely little girl singing loudly and playing a pink guitar in the street. In the lower right corner, there is a small box with donations that people gave to her. In the background there is a stone wall and the girl is exactly in the middle of the photo. 53 words
This image depicts three women who are on top of a big rock. They are wearing hiking clothes and enjoying the wonderful scenery. Also, one of them is pointing to the blue sky. In the background there is an amazing view with an incredible calm blue sea with some boats and beautiful mountains. As the day is sunny and with a few clouds in the sky, I suppose it is summer and the weather is warm and nice. I imagine they walked a lot to get there and now they are resting a bit. 94 words
In this photo there are a lot of people riding bicycles in a competition that is happening on a big and busy avenue. There must be an official tournament in a huge city. They are wearing cycling clothes, sunglasses and helmets. Also, on the left of the image there are some people watching and cheering for them, and, as it is raining, some of them is holding umbrellas. In addition, I can see that in the background of this picture there are a crowd who probably are watching the race as well. 102 words
In this photo there are a lot of people riding their bikes in a competition that is taking place on a large and busy street. There must be an official tournament in a big city. They are wearing cycling clothes, sunglasses and helmets. Also, there are some people watching and cheering for them, and as it is raining, some of them are holding umbrellas.
 This picture depicts an astronaut flying alone and slowly in space. The person is wearing a white uniform and a big helmet as well. Under in the photo, I can see a planet, maybe the Earth Planet and above only a huge dark blue space. I believe this person is in one important mission for the N.A.S.A., besides I assume that this uniform is very light and technological. 68 words
This image shows a young woman who is sitting on the ground and looking to the horizon. In the middle of the photo there is a lovely calm sea with small waves hitting the sand. Since she is wearing a jeans jacket, I suppose it is not too cold, maybe it is a little windy. Also, in the background we can see a huge bridge and some big mountains. I imagine she is upset or perhaps is thinking about something sad. 
This image depicts a group of people watching a movie in the park at night. They are wearing winter clothes, so I suppose it is a cold night. In the background there is a building and some trees. Due to their face’s expressions, they probably are paying attention to the film. Moreover, there are some people only passing by.
This picture shows a young man who is talking on the public phone. He is wearing pants made of jeans, a sports coat and a pair of white tennis shoes. Because of his corporal expression I believe he is so angry and maybe yelling at someone. I assume he is in a tourist place and is lost. In addition, behind him, I can see a bike which he probably used to get there. 73 words
This image depicts a young woman sitting on a bed inside a messy bedroom. Above the bed there are some stuffed animals, a pillow and many clothes. On the left of this picture there is a closet with a mirror, some pictures and also a TV. Behind girl there is a window. Since her room is too messy, I suppose she is a teenager. 64 words
This picture shows a big white airplane flying among clouds in the incredible blue sky. As the day is very sunny and the sky is very clear, I imagine it is in the summer. Also, I suppose it is landing because I can see their wheels. Finally, I think it might be a corporative plane. 55 words
The picture depicts an amazing African lion which is taking a relaxing nap. It might be in the jungle or in the zoo. I imagine it is in the zoo, because I can see a wooden platform below it. As the lion is sleeping calmly, I suppose it is just fell asleep. 52 words
The picture depicts an amazing African lion which is probably taking a relaxing nap during the day. In the background we can see that there is some green area. It might be in the wild or in a popular zoo, in a big center. I imagine it has just eaten something. 51 words
This picture depicts a young beautiful family who is making a salad for lunch. I believe it is Sunday because they appear very calm and unhurried. 
In this photo we can see a young woman who is doing a presentation at work. She is wearing a suit and looks like be the manager that group. Behind her there is a white board where she is making annotations with a pen.
This image depicts a big white rocket just launched in the space. It seems to be very fast. In the background we can see the Earth.
This is a photo of a white, red and blue helicopter taking off from the top of an icy mountain. There's someone inside it besides the pilot. In the background, the blue sky shows a beautiful sunny and frosty day. I suppose they are flying for pleasure and to see this amazing place. 56 words
This image shows an unusual and interesting street in a city. There are three old yellow cabs parked in a row on the street. The wall directly behind them is covered with paintings of different flags. It seems that there is no one inside the taxis and there is no one walking on the street either. 56 words
This picture shows a woman giving an important presentation at work. She is carefully pointing at the colorful sticky notes while a group of people in front her watch. Everyone has a laptop and takes notes about the most important topics of the meeting. I suppose the man closest to her is her manager. 
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This photo shows a woman giving an important presentation at work. She is carefully pointing at the colored sticky notes as a group of people in front of her look on. Everyone has a laptop and takes notes on the most important topics at the meeting. I assume the man closest to her is her manager.
This is a photo of two young children walking calmly in an open green field. They are holding hands and looking at the pretty pink flowers to their right. They might be brother and sister, maybe twins because they look the same age. It seems to be winter because the day is cloudy, but it doesn’t seem to be so much cold. 
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This is a photo of two children walking calmly in an open green field. They are holding hands and looking at the beautiful pink flowers to their right. They might be brother and sister, maybe twins because they look the same age. It appears to be winter because the day is cloudy, but it doesn't feel too cold. despite of the weather, I can bet they are very happy.
This is an image of a man writing in a notepad with a yellow pen. There is a laptop directly in front of him, which he is probably using for work. He appears to be taking detailed notes for his job. I suppose that he is working from home considering the current covid pandemic. 
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This is the image of a man writing in a notepad with a yellow pen. He is wearing a blue shirt with the sleeves rolled up. There's a laptop right in front of him, which he's probably been using forwork. He appears to be taking detailed notes for his job. I assume he's working from home, considering the current covid pandemic.
In this photograph there is a young woman shopping in a supermarket. She is wearing a blue dress and pushing the cart. It seems like she is going to buy one of the pineapples. I think she is having a hard time choosing the best pineapple to buy. She might be buying fruit for a party or just for herself.
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This picture shows a skyscraper that is being built. There are three yellow cranes on top of it and a lot of small birds flying above. It looks like this is going to be an enormous building. The day is cloudy and seems to be on the winter. I suppose that birds are in migration. 
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This is a photo of pink fireworks exploding over a big city and beautiful lake at night. In reality, it is spectacular and impressive fireworks show. I imagine they are celebrating something very important as there are a lot of explosives, maybe it is the town’s anniversary or New Year’s Eve. 
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This is a photo of pink fireworks exploding over a big city and a beautiful lake at night. In fact, it's spectacular and impressive fireworks show. I imagine they are celebrating something very important as there are a lot of explosives, maybe it's the city's birthday or New Year's Eve.
 This is a photograph of a beautiful old blue church on dark day. In the background, there is a steep mountain with clouds just above it. This photo seems to have been taken early in the morning. There are some small trees around the church and seems to be a lake behind it. 
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This photo shows a tractor in a field with a man sitting on top. The man is driving the tractor and wearing a green t-shirt and a hat. He is looking at the other tractor, and a group of people are staring at him. In the background seems to have an old church and some houses. 
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The image shows a motorcyclist sitting on his bike and looking at the mountains in the distance. He might be taking break from riding his bike or maybe waiting for his friends to come and join him. Also there is a river in front of him and some clouds above it. I suppose he must have been riding for a long time. 
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This is a photo of an old blue camper van that is parked by a beautiful lake. The lake is in front of the camper van and there are hills in the background. As the weather looks perfect, there must be a lot of people swimming in the lake. I think the travelers in this van are taking a vacation trip.
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This is a photo of two women using a laptop at work in a big office building. The woman in navy is pointing a pen at the laptop while the lady in red is reading the information on the screen. They may be preparing an important presentation for work. I guess that the woman in navy is giving feedback to the woman in red. 
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This is a photo of a wonderful red and white lighthouse with a man standing next to it. The man is standing to the right of the lighthouse and looking up at the sky. Above their there are beautiful clouds in the sky, and there is calm ocean is in the background of the photo. 
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 This is an image of a young woman, who is carrying two delicious plates of food skillfully. The woman is wearing a pink top and serving the food to the guests at the party. She is exactly in the middle of the photo, and there is a group of men chatting behind her. 
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This image depicts a beach with many small boats in the water nearby. The boats are parked in the sea, and there are three anchors on the beach, so they are not moving. I suppose those boats are used for fishing. This beach must be somewhere tropical, because the weather seems to be really hot and humid. 
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This image shows a small old metal boat near the calm blue sea. The boat is stuck on the beach and behind it there are some white boats sailing at sea. I suppose those boats are used for leisure. Also there are a hill in the top right corner of the picture, but there are no anyone in the beach. 
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This image shows a medium sized airplane on a runway. There is a red van in directly front and a staircase attached to the left. Since the weather looks calm, it must be a perfect day to fly. I guess it’s not time for the flight because there aren’t any passengers boarding yet, maybe the luggage is being loaded. 
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In this photograph there are three beautiful horses galloping through the green field quickly. They are not wearing saddles and running freely around. In the background there are incredible hills, some trees that look like pine trees e clouds in the sky. The day is so beautiful and the weather looks very nice, maybe it’s spring. 
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This picture depicts a young woman sitting on a grey wall in the sunshine. She is peacefully reading a fascinating book near the ocean and enjoying her free time. I suppose the book is an interesting novel. Since the weather looks very nice, I believe it’s summer, maybe the month is July. 
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In this photograph there are a young couple sitting next to each other on a park bench and are unhappy. Since they look upset, they must have had an argument about something important. I guess she might have broken up with him because he looks so disappointed. In the background there are some trees and two buildings. 
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This is a picture of a young giving a presentation to a group of people. He is holding something in his right hand and talking to three men, who are sitting directly in front of him. Since he is dressed casually, this might not be an important presentation or maybe he is only practicing to his friends. 
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This is a picture of a big silver truck with a kind of own damping system and new special wheels. In the background there is a red building with a large white door, maybe it’s a parking. Also, directly behind the truck there is a plant with some small flowers. I suppose this truck it’s use for competitions. 
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This image shows a shop window of a great coffee shop. There are several delicious soft cakes in the window. Behind the cake counter there is a large mirror. I believe it’s Halloween’s day because some of the little cakes are decorated with a small black bats and orange pumpkins. 
This picture shows an interesting and unique old car. There is a man wearing a hat with a glasses on it and driving the car. Also there seems to be a one passenger in the back seat. In the background there is a building that looks like an old church or even a small palace, and also some large trees. 
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This is a picture of a young couple laughing loudly. They appear to be sitting on a disused train track in the middle of a dry field. Both are wearing white blouse and jeans. I think they are lovers because they seem to be in love and wear engagement rings. 
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In this image there is a family playing together happily. They are in a square and the children are trying to catch a huge bubble of soap. There are also other people in the place, sitting, chatting and enjoying their free time. I assume it’s the weekend, maybe Saturday afternoon. 
This image shows a young man who is a chef. He is wearing a black blouse with a cooking apron and preparing the food for some customers. It’s a French restaurant, probably set up at a fair. There are many people in the place, some buying food, others just passing by. 
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This is a photo of a blue and yellow sportscar driving too fast. The driver of that car is probably taking part in a very important race, maybe an international championship, as he appears to be at an Autodrome. Since there is no other car nearby, I think he is in the last position. 
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This is an image of the one family who is arriving in the beach. This family have a mother and three children, two girls and one boy. They are wearing beach clothes and walking to the sea. In the background there is a beautiful, amazing blue sea and above it the sky is incredibly blue. 55 words
 Inthis photograph there are a group of people arriving in an amazing place. They came by small boats and are disembarking. The place has beautiful mountains and a big and calm lake. I imagine they will take an interesting tour of this place and have great adventures to tell. 50 words
This photo shows a newly launched rocket into the sky with small parts falling off. The rocket is black and gray and appears to be very fast. In the background, there is just an incredibly blue sky, as there are no clouds. I believe this rocket was launched for some important experiment. 52 words
In this photograph there are several traffic signs. For example, there are two traffic lights with the red signal and a road sign indicating that the road is closed. Also, there is another transit board showing that the market is on the right. I assume it is a big city as it has a big building in the picture. 59 words
This is a photo of a big and wonderful museum. There are many works of art and there seems to be a large and interesting art exhibition. The museum walls are made of ancient columns and the roof is all glass, contrasting with the local architecture. I guess the museum is closed since there are no people in the image. 
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This picture shows an artisan who is sitting and embroidering with an old sewing machine. She is wearing glasses and a watch, and is also paying close attention to her work. The embroidery has small colorful flowers. In the lower right corner of the photo there are small spools of colored thread. 
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This image shows a father with his daughter walking calmly in the sea. In the background there is an amazing really clear blue sea and no waves. The father is holding the girl’s hand and both are wearing beach clothes. I suppose that is the first time of the girl in the beach. 53 words
This photo shows a terrible traffic in a big city. There are many cars, taxis, motorcycles and a bus, all stuck in the traffic. In the background there is a several buildings that’s why I imagine it’s the city center. At the top of the image there are signs with advertisements and directions. 52 words
This photo shows terrible traffic in a big city. There is many cars, buses, taxis, and motorcycles, all stuck in the traffic. In the background, several buildings that are why I imagine it’s the city center. At the top of the image, there are signs with advertisements and directions.
This photo shows terrible traffic in a big city. There are many cars, taxis, motorcycles, and a bus, all stuck in the traffic. In the background, there are several buildings, that’s why I imagine it’s the city center. At the top of the image, there are signs with advertisements and directions.
In this photograph there is a young man playing basketball in a park. He is jumping and trying to hit the ball into the basket. In the middle of the image there is a park white bench and some trees. Also, at the corner left of the photo there is a blue small building. In addition, in the background there is a big mountain and above it an incredible blue sky. The day is very sunny and I guess he is enjoying his free time to do some exercises. 89 words
In this photograph, there is a young man playing basketball in a park. He is jumping and trying to hit the ball into the basket. In the middle of the image, there is a white park bench and some trees. Also, at the corner left of the photo, there is a small blue building. In addition, in the background, there is a big mountain and above it an incredibly blue sky. The day is very sunny, and I guess he is enjoying his free time doing some exercise.
This image shows a huge storm coming into a field. There are many flashes of lightning in the sky which is also very dark. At the corner left of the photo, there is a house with lights turn on, and that I suppose it's a farm. Also, there are some big trees nearby. Exactly in the middle of the picture, there is a road that is empty and passes in front of the house. I think this photograph is from one of those days when the day suddenly turns to night. 89 words
This image shows a big lightning falling off in an open field. The sky is full of clouds and looks like it’s going to rain. At the bottom of the photo there is a dry field and in the middle of it there is many trees. In the background there is a white building that looks like a lighthouse. As I said, I suppose that a strong storm is coming, because the weather is really bad and dark. 78 words
This image shows a flash of big lightning falling off in an open field. The sky is full of clouds and looks like it’s going to rain. At the bottom of the photo, there is a dry field and in the middle of it, there are many trees. In the background, there is a white building that looks like a lighthouse. As I said, I suppose that a strong storm is coming, because the weather is too bad and dark.
In this photo there is a beautiful and large rocky mountain into the middle of the lake. The mountain has a crack that looks like a door, a passage. Above it there is an incredible sky with some clouds that are reflects on the lake. I don’t know it’s a lake or a sea, but it’s a really amazing scenery. 59 words 
In this photo, there is a beautiful and huge rocky mountain in the middle of the lake. The mountain has a crack that looks like a door, a passage. Above it, there is an incredible sky with some clouds that are reflected on the lake. I don’t know it’s a lake or a sea, but it’s an amazing scenery.
In this image, there is a big green field with many pink flowers and some trees in the background. At the top of the photo, the sky is very cloudy, maybe it’s going to rain. I guess the season it is spring because the flowers are really beautiful and look like they have just grown. 55 words
In this image, there is a big green field with many pink flowers and some trees in the background. At the top of the photo, the sky is very cloudy, maybe it will rain. I guess the season is spring because the flowers are amazing and look like they have just grown.
In this photograph, there is a large icy rocky mountain with its image reflected in a frozen calm lake. There are many pine trees and others kind of trees covered with snow. At the top of the photo, there is kind of smoke coming out of the mountain because it’s really cold there. 53 words
In this photograph, there is a large icy rocky mountain with its image reflected in a frozen calm lake. There are many pine trees and other kinds of trees covered with snow. At the top of the photo, there is a kind of smoke coming out of the mountain, maybe because it’s really cold there.
This image shows an amazing view of the sunset in a flower field. Exactly in the middle of the photo, there is some incredible mountains and many pine trees. Also, in the foreground, there are many flowers that looks like lavender. The sunset is so beautiful that turned the blue of the sky into a stunning orange. 55 words
This image shows an amazing view of the sunset in a flower field. Exactly in the middle of the photo, there are some incredible mountains and many pine trees. Also, in the foreground, there are many flowers that look like lavender. The sunset is so beautiful that turned the blue of the sky into a stunning orange.
This image shows an amazing view of a lake with big rocks. In the background there are many pine trees and large mountains. The few clouds in the sky are reflected into the calm lake. I guess this photo was took in the sunset, because the sun has already disappeared behind the hills. 53 words
In this photo there is large mountains covered with vegetation. Below them there is a kind of river that runs between the tall walls of the mountains. It´s no possible to see the end of the river and if there is an exit, because it looks more like a big cave. 51 words
Read Aloud – 20 seconds
“If you need help getting another job, I’ll help you with that”.
”I haven’t traveled much in these parts for a long time”.“Do you know if he is busy this morning?”
“Star Wars is good, but it’s not as good a movie as people say.”
“If I had known about the party, I would have come”.
“I will ask him to come over as soon as possible”.
“I’ll let you know as soon as I can.”
“If I’d known you were coming, I would have bought you a gift.”
“Even though I’m quite busy, I’ll do my best and make it to the party.”
“Whether she’s able to do it or not, I’ll have to hire another assistant in order to get things done.”
“We have to go through this issue later this evening.”
“We’ll head to the new neighborhood and find out if this is our place in the world.”
“Hitting a lot of traffic on our way to the beach might be a real nuisance.”
“I thought I’d told you about the environmental problem we’re facing at work.”
“Unfortunately, there won’t be any room available by the end of the year.”
“If you want to succeed in life, you have to focus on things that really matter to you.”
Does Ana work at a bank?
No. I don't want to travel next weekend.
I used to play hide and seek a lot as a child.
He should have declined the offer. Now it is too late.
It is high time you cleaned your house.
Tom hadn't heard it before I told him. He turned completely speechless!
The development of further steps of the project will have been presented by March.
Level 1
A. Do you like my car, yes or no?
B. We do not have class today.
C. He does not want to do anything.
Level 2
A. She works at the laboratory.
B. My friends said they would wait for me at the airport.
C. I am certain that the professor will find at least one error.
Level 3
A. I don’t know what the future will bring or when I will be back.
B. I will have gone to the movies by the time you decide what you want to do.
C. Mathematical and computer models are produced, and field research is done to test the models.
Speak About the Photo – for 30 a 90 seconds – at least 30 seconds
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Read, Then Write – 5 minutos – at least 50 word
1) Describe a time you were surprised. What happened?
I had a big surprise in my life when I found out I was pregnant with twins. I already had a child, one boy named Eduardo, and was trying the second one when I was surprised by the news that I was expecting twins, and it was two girls! I was really happy and also a little anxious. I had a calm pregnancy and we named them Laura and Helena.
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2) People have jobs because they need money to live, but what are some other important reasons that people have jobs?
In my opinion, people have jobs for three main reasons. First, obviously, they need money to live. Also, a job offers a perspective on life and excites you as an adult. Thirdly, I believe that people also have a job to feel part of a group, make friends, have someone to celebrate their gains and overcome losses as well. As I said, people have jobs for many reasons and not just to have money.
I think people have jobs for three main reasons. First, obviously, they need money to live. Furthermore, a job offers a perspective on life and excites you as an adult. Thirdly, I believe that people also have jobs to feeling part of a group, making friends, having someone to celebrate their gains and overcome their losses as well. As I said, people have jobs for a variety of reasons and not just to have money.
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3) People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or different. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Give specific reasons for your answer.
I agree with this statement because I think people always want something more, it could be more clothes, a better house or car, more travel, or maybe still a promotion at work. I believe people should be more satisfied with what they already have and be more grateful. In addition, I suppose people are very encouraged by today's society to over-consume, and that's why they always want something new in their lives. In short, I believe the fact that people are never satisfied is a picture of today's society. 90 words
4) Many people believe that schools should be banned from serving fast food to their students. Do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons.
I agree that children should be banned from eating fast food at school. First, because fast food it is unhealthy, specially from children. In addition, I believe schools should stop serving fast food because it is very expensive. It is a well-known fact that fresh food from a supermarket is cheaper than pre-made fast food and much healthier. To sum up, for reasons I presented above, I think it is very important that schools stop serving fast food to their students.
I agree that children should be banned from eating fast food at school for two important reasons. First, fast food it is detrimental to children’s health. For instance, fast food is often packed with fat, sugar, salt, and preservatives, which makes them extremely unhealthy for children. In addition, schools should stop serving fast food because it is very expensive. It is a well-known fact that fresh food from a supermarket is cheaper than pre-made fast food. To conclude, for reasons presented above, I believe it is vital that schools stop serving fast food to their students. 96 words
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I agree that children should be banned from eating fast food at school for several important reasons. First, children should not be allowed to eat fast food at school because it is detrimental to their health. For instance, fast food burgers are packed with fat, sugar, salt, and preservatives, which makes them extremely unhealthy especially for children. In addition, schools should stop serving fast food because it is very expensive. It is a well-known fact that fresh food from a supermarket is significantly cheaper. In conclusion, based on the reasons discussed, I believe that fast food should be banned from school menus. 102 words
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I agree that children should be banned from eating fast food at school for several important reasons. First, children should not be allowed to eat fast food at school because it is detrimental to their health. For instance, fast food burgers are packed with fat, sugar, salt, and preservatives, which makes them extremely unhealthy especially for children. In addition, schools should stop serving fast food because it is very expensive. It is a well-known fact that fresh food from a supermarket is significantly cheaper. To sum up, for these reasons it is clear that fast food should be banned from schools.
5) In general, people are living longer today. Discuss some of the implications of this phenomenon.
In my opinion, the fact that people living longer today is a phenomenon that has both positive and negative implications. A negative implication is the cost required to maintain the elderly's health. On the other hand, there are social benefits from this phenomenon. The main advantage is that grandparents have more time to spend with their grandchildren, which can help build a stronger sense of community and teach family values. To sum up, I think there are both kinds of implications of this phenomenon, depending on which side you see the question.	
Life expectancy is increasing all around the world, and this has both positive and negative implications. One negative implication is the burden it has on the taxpayer. Since more and more people are living longer and having longer retirements, there is a shortage of funds available for essentials such as pensions and healthcare. On the other hand, there are social benefits of this phenomenon. For instance, grandparents have more time to spend with their grandchildren, which can help build a stronger sense of community and encourage family values. All things considered, there are a number of positive and negative implications of people living longer. 104 words
6) A university plans to develop a new research center in your country. Some people want a center for business research, while others want a center for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centerswould you recommend, and why?
While both proposals would be beneficial to my country, I would recommend investing in a center for research in agriculture for the following reasons. First, since my country has strong agriculture, I believe that investing in a center for research in this area would increase our economy. In addition, I think the future will be in agriculture because we have to learn to preserve the environment to save the world from pollution. To sum up, I believe investing in a center for research in agriculture would bring the most positive results for my country.
While both proposals would be beneficial to my country, I recommend investing in a business research center for the following reasons. First and foremost, since my country in currently suffering from a severe economic turndown, investing in a business research would likely provide more solutions to these economic problems than an agricultural research center. Furthermore, businesses tend to create more jobs than agriculture. As unemployment is currently high, creating jobs is a top priority. Given these points, I believe investing in a business research center would yield the most positive results for my country. 94 words
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While both proposals would be beneficial to my country, I recommend investing in a business research center for the following reasons. First and foremost, since my country in currently suffering from an economic turndown, investing in a business research center would likely provide more solutions to these economic problems than an agricultural research center. Furthermore, businesses tend to create more jobs than agriculture. As unemployment is currently high, creating jobs is a top priority. Given these points, I believe investing in a business research center would yield the most positive results for my country. 94 words
7) Think about your childhood, were your parents or guardians strict or relaxed?
Fortunately, my parents were very strict with me when I was a child. The main reason they were strict and protective of me was because I was an only child. For instance, they would never allow me to stay out late since I would have to walk home alone. Additionally, they rarely allowed me to watch TV as they believed it was a bad influence on me. Instead they encouraged me to read books and make art. Overall, even though my parents were controlling, I do not feel upset about it because I know they were just trying to do the best for me. Word count: 104
8) Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about another country from watching its movies?
There are many things that I have learned from watching Korean films. Firstly, the most interesting thing I have learned is about Korean eating customs. For example, when dining at a restaurant Koreans usually order a large amount of food that is shared among all guests rather than each person ordering their own dish. Also, through films I have improved my Korean language skills. Although I am studying Korean at a college, watching Korean movies has taught me a lot of spoken expressions that do not appear in textbooks. To sum up, I have learned a great deal about Korean culture and language from watching its films. Word count: 107
9) Some people believe they should keep all the money they earn and not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
I disagree with the statement that individuals should not pay taxes to the state for two main reasons. First and foremost, taxpayer money is used to fund basic amenities and public services, such as running water, schools, and hospitals. Although many people dislike paying taxes, it is important to remember that without taxpayer money we would not have access to these basic services. Additionally, taxes help stabilize the economy. If we didn’t pay our taxes, the government would be unable to invest in the future and security of the country. In conclusion, even though many people argue that we should pay less taxes, I believe taxation is vital in order to maintain a high standard of living. Word count: 117
10) All students should wear uniforms. Do you agree or disagree?
In my opinion, school uniforms should be mandatory especially for high students, and this is for one important reason. The cause is that uniforms make everyone equal. For me, this is very important because it allows students from poorer families to be on the same level as students from richer ones while at school. Therefore, I believe that it is essential that school uniforms for high school students should be mandatory. 90 words
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11) Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better?
There are many benefits of making school uniforms mandatory for students. First of all, uniforms make everyone equal. This is important because it allows students from poorer familiar to be on the same level as students from richer ones while at school. For this reason, I believe that it is vital that school uniforms for high school students should be mandatory. 61 words
12) University students should be required to attend all classes. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
I agree that university students should be required to attend all classes for two reasons. One reason learners should be required to attend lessons is for discipline. Without the pressure of mandatory attendance, many students might think that lectures are not important. Most freshmen are teenagers or in their early twenties, thus are still learning how to manage their lives.
13) Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums?
In my opinion, people usually visit museums when they travel because they want to know new things about the place they are visiting. I believe visiting museums is very important to learn about others cultures, different habits, and historical facts. To sum up, I think the museums can show us a whole world about new things and provide us fantastic experiences and, therefore, are a great activity to do on travel and for having fun. 60 words
When people travel, they usually love to get to know more about the destination, its culture, history and way of living. This is why museums are so popular. Besides being a great source knowledge, they are a great choice of entertainment as well. In the past, museums used to be more static and mostly about history, art and science. Nowadays, however, they have become more and more interactive with the help of technology and they appeal to wider range of individuals: from the classic tourist that wishes to contemplate Monalisa to the modern traveler that wants to engage with the pieces displayed by downloading an application in their mobile device. Another point is that going to museums can be an alternative for those traveling on a budget. In many destinations there are museums that are free of charge. In summary, museums can be fun, cheap, entertaining and they provide a lot of information about the local culture. I believe museums are a great activity for those who are traveling. 
14) How do parks and gardens make life better?
Even though the vast majority of people spend their time indoors nowadays, contact with nature and recreational activities are essential for a person’s physical and mental health. Therefore, public parks and gardens play a major role in this sense. While younger people might have a great time playing some outdoor activity such as football or volleyball, the elderly can also enjoy themselves by meeting their friends and having a lively chat. It’s widely known that cities like Montevideo, which has plenty of parks, squares and playgrounds, provide much more life quality to their inhabitants. After all, people are happier when they’re outdoors.
15) Many people believe that students should be able to choose the subjects they would like to take in school. Do you agree withthat or do you think that school should tell them what to study?
16) Do you think that the way people dress can tell you a lot about them, or do you think it’s wrong to judge people based on clothing? Provide reasons to support your opinion.
Read, Then Speak – de 30 to 90 seconds – at least 30 seconds
1) Describe your favorite subject in school.
· What is it?
· Why do you like it?
· How long have you studied it?
· Why is it important to you?
My favorite subject at school is Portuguese Language and Literature. It's my favorite subject because I love reading. I have studied it in elementary and high school. I think it's essential to me because it helps me communicate better and discover a world of new things. Moreover, it’s helped me with law school and training as a lawyer.
2) Talk about a hobby or activity that you enjoy doing.
· What is it?
· How long have you been doing it?
· Who do you do it with?
· Why is it important to you?
One activity I enjoy is going to the gym. It's been two years since I started training with a personal trainer, and I have been doing it three times a week. My classes are in pairs, so we can spend a lot of time doing many exercises. Going to the gym is very important to me because helps me a lot not only with my body but especially with my mind.
3) Talk about a film you saw recently.
· What was it about?
· When did you see it?
· Who was the main character?
· What else do you remember about it?
A movie I saw recently is called “Blue Miracle”. The film is about an orphanage that is about to close because the guardian has too many debts to the bank. The main character is in charge of the orphanage and his name is "Papai Omar". To save the orphanage, Papa Omar and some boys participate in a fishing competition in search of the prize to pay off debts. This movie is very emotional and the best part is when they win the competition and save the orphanage and all the kids who live there.
4) Talk about a gift that you gave to someone recently.
· What was it?
· Who did you give it to?
· How did it make you feel? Why did you give it to this particular person?
A gift I gave recently was a special breakfast to my parents on Grandparent’s Day. They loved it and enjoyed it so much. I was really happy that they liked the surprise. I gave them this gift because they are amazing grandparents and my children love them a lot. Also, because I think they deserve this and much more. Finally, I think I can say that it is so grateful for me to see them happy.
5) Talk about a concert you go recently.
· What was it?
· Where is it?
· How did it make you feel?
The last show I watched was Shakira's concert in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil, in October 2019 (two thousand nineteen). It was amazing! I am a big fan of Shakira, and I loved the show a lot. For sure, going to this show meant a lot to me, as I have followed Shakira since I was little. Finally, I can't forget to say that this was a birthday present my husband gave to me.
6) Talk about a book you read recently.
· What was the title?
· What was it about?
· How did you first hear of it?
· What did you like or dislike about it?
A book that I’ve read recently, which really inspired me, was called “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman” by the famous Physicist Dr. Feynman. This book is a collection of personal stories, both hilarious and thought-provoking, from Dr. Feynman’s life. 
This book is mainly about all the life lessons that Dr. Feynman learnt in his amazing life, for instance do things that you love as best as you can. As this book is a collection of stories from his life rather than a novel, it doesn’t really have a plot. Each chapter covers one important part of his life, such as his time at university or the time he met Albert Einstein, which, in my opinion, was the most fascinating chapter.
Turning to the next question, the first time I heard of this book was on a podcast where two people were talking about the most influential books that they’ve ever read. Even though I hadn’t heard of Dr. Feynman then, the way they talked about the him was amazing. So, as soon as I finished listening to the podcast, I went straight to the bookstore to buy book. 
7) Talk about something that annoys you.
- What is it?
 - How do you handle it?
- Does it annoy other people as well?
8) Talk about a recent argument you’ve had with someone.
- Who did you argue with?
- Why did you have this argument?
- What happened in the end?
Listen, then speak – speak for 30 to 90 seconds:
1) Describe your favorite animal. What kind of animal is it? Why do you like this animal?
My favorite animal is the dog, especially my own dog named Shakira. She is an amazing little Yorkshire. She is nine years old and weighs just 2 kilos. I really like dogs because they are companions and very loving. Since I was a child, I dreamed of having a puppy that could stay indoors and now I have Shakira. I really like to see she playing with my kids.
2) Describe a place that you like to go. Where is it? How are you get there? What do you see there?
One place I like to go to is the beach. The beach is very far from my city, so I only go there on vacation. To get there I need to travel seven hours by car, but it's really worth it because the sun and the sea are beautiful and perfect. Also, I can´t forget to say that I like going to the beach because I feel a lot of peace and tranquility when I'm there.
3) Would you rather live in a big city or small village? Explain why.
Nowadays I prefer to live in a small town because I have children and think it's safer. Living in a small village has many advantages, especially in terms of quality of life. For example, you don't spend hours in traffic and can enjoy more time with your family. Also, as I said, small towns are safer, and children can play in the streets and also enjoy nature. To sum up, I think I can say that I prefer to live in small towns.
4) Describe an item of clothing that you like? What is it? How did get it and why do you like so much?
Well, let me see, I think that an item of clothing that I like is a thermal shirt. It is so warm and soft, also is very good to wear in winter. As I am a person that has a lot of colds, this shirt helps me a lot, mainly because I hate feeling cold. Therefore, for these reasons I like this item of clothing so much. 
5) Explain how you would organize a surprise birthday party.
I would organize a surprise birthday party by talking to the birthday person’s friends and arranging each other’s part of the party. I would try to do everything the way the birthday person likes it. Also, I would start by choosing the place and the guests. Finally, I think the most important thing about a surprise party is not to let the birthday person find out at all. 
6) Describe a situation when you have given or received prize. 
One situation where I received an award was at my law degree. I was one of the top ten students and won a scholarship. It was an incredible surprise because nobody knew who would receive the prize. I always studied a lot during college and was very happy and grateful for this prize. 
7) Describe a project you worked on for school or you job. How long did it take? Who else did work with? And that you learned from it?
I worked on a project for school about Diabetes disease. It took three months to research and preparing the explanation for the class. Two classmates worked with me, and we made many posters and folders for our class. I learned that we must take care of our diet, and also that some herbs can be used in the treatment of Diabetes. 
8) Talk about environmental pollution in the place where you live. What causes it and what are the effects? How can it be controlled?
One of the worst problems we have with pollution is air pollution. The main causes of this type of environmental pollution are fires and deforestation. Air pollution kills more than 50,000 people a year in Brazil, has an impact of billions of dollars between the loss of productivity and the costs of thepublic health system, and also alters the rainfall regime. To help reduce the impacts of pollution, it is necessary, among other measures, to control fires and preserve natural forests, as well as reduce the emission of carbon dioxide released by vehicles.
9) What are the benefits of reading? Include specific examples in your answer.
Reading is probably one the most beneficial activities you can do. The first reason why reading is so beneficial is because it increases your knowledge. Filling your mind with new facts, new information, and new ideas will make you better at conversations as you’ll always have something interesting to talk about. Furthermore, it is a well-known fact that reading frequently improves your vocabulary. The more you read the more words you will be exposed to, which will improve your ability to articulate your thoughts more effectively. Overall, reading on a consistent basis will benefit your life in many different ways. 100 words
10) Describe a major decision you have taken in your life. Was it the right decision? 
Well, I believe that the major decision I have taken in my life certainly was when my husband and I decide to have one more child. Since we already had a boy, I think it was the right decision because, to our surprise, we had twins, two little girls, and since then our family has been complete and much happier. 
11) Is it important to have a family meal in your country? What are some of the food customs?
Yes, for Brazilians, it is very important to have, at least, one family meal every day. When both parents work full-time, sometimes it is hard to have a meal together, but I think it is necessary to try it. One of our food customs is to make a barbecue on Sundays and always is a great moment to enjoy the family. In short, for me and all Brazilians, it is essential and so wonderful to have a family meal.
12) What book or film have you seen that portrays your country’s culture the best? In what ways does it represent your culture.
Let me see one movie that I have seen and depicts an image of Brazil is the animation called “Rio” produced by Fox Films. This movie tells the story of the main character named “Blue” who is a Blue Arara. This film shows our natural diversity, with several kinds of animals and vegetation that we have here. It also shows a part of our culture represented by Carnival, which is a party very important for us.
Speak Sample – Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below
1) Choose a plant or animal that you learned about and that you think is interesting. Describe some of the challenges or dangers the organism faces and explain how it has adapted for survival. Describe some of the threats or challenges it faces and explain how it overcomes those threats or challenges.
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Well, I would like to talk about an animal that I find very interesting, which is the wood frog. To survive the winter in the Alaskan forest, wood frogs freeze over half of their bodies. They also stop breathing, and their heart stops beating. That allows them to survive in really very low temperatures. And then, in the spring, they unfreeze and "come back to life." I think this whole process is so wonderful and amazing, really a work of art of nature.
3) Describe a story that you enjoy. It can be a book, a movie, a TV show – any story. What do you like best about the story? How do you think it could be better?
My favorite book is “The Kite Runner”, a novel by Khaled Hosseini. This book tells a story of friendship and betrayal that took place in oppressed and destroyed Afghanistan by the Taliban regime. The main characters are two friends named Amir and Hassan. Hassan is Amir’s best friend but also his employee; the boys grow up together until one day Amir betrays their friendship and spends the rest of his life feeling guilty. Only at the end of the book Amir discovers that Hassan in fact is his brother. The story could be better if Amir hadn’t betrayed and abandoned Hassan, but instead had helped him and showed that he deserved his friendship.
4) Describe the geography of the country where you currently live. How does the geography of the country affect its people and its culture?
5) In your opinion does money equal success? Why or why not?
While many people think that money means success, I'm not sure I agree with that thought. As far as I know, a person can be very successful in life and still not be rich. For example, I think my dad is very successful because he is so loved by his friends and family, even though he doesn't have a lot of money. In conclusion, for me, this is one of the reasons that I believe money is not equal success.
6) Describe a skill that you can teach to others. What is the skill? When did you learned it? How can you teach it? 
Well, I think that a skill that I have is fast reading. In my job I always have to read a lot, so I learned how to do this quickly. I learned it when I was at college, because law is a course with so many books and articles to read. Turning to the final question, I believe I can teach others how to read faster showing them how I do it in my job every day.
7) Who is a person you think you have impacted in your life? What impact have you had on the person, and how?
The person who impacted my life is my mother. My mother is the people who have made a difference in my life. She always helped me with everything, but it was when I had my twin daughters that she became even more important in my life, because she took a break from her life and helped me a lot with my children. I know she is the only people I can always count on. In short, I believe she was also impacted by this change in her life, as she loves her grandchildren so much and can spend a lot of time with them.
8) Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer?
9) Well, I think each people in the world is unique, and each one has your preferences. Some people enjoy sleep early to get up early, besides others prefer to go to bed late and wake up late. In particular, I like to wake up early during the week and sleep until later on the weekends. This way helps me produce more in the week, and to enjoy my kids a lot on Saturdays and Sundays, making all the difference in my happiness.
10) Describe a job that you think is perfect for you. 
In fact, I never thought about it, because I have a job which I like so much, but I don´t think it's perfect for me. I don´t believe in perfection, so it´s hard for me to find out a perfect job. Despite it, I guess a correct job for me could be something linked to business administration since I am an organized person.
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Write Sample – write for 3 to 5 minutes about the topic below:
1) Do you think parents should be held responsible if their child causes trouble at school or in public? Why or why not?
In my view, parents should be held responsible for their children's behavior. I believe this because parents have a duty to teach their children how they should behave outside the home, whether at school or in any other public place. For this reason, I think parents should be held responsible for their children's behavior in all places and in any situations.
2) What is one thing you like about your personality? How has this quality helped you succeed or be a good friend to others? Is this a quality that everyone should have?
In my opinion, one thing I like mainly about my personality is that I am always available to help everyone. This quality of mine helps me to be a good friend because it's great to be able to help. Also, this is one of the cases where I think it's better to give than to receive. Finally, answering the last question, I believe that this is a quality that everyone should have because then the world would be much better.
3) Name a person from history you admire. Why do you admire that person? What do you think we can learn from them?
4) Describe a place you enjoy goingto. Where is it? How often do you visit it? What kind of impact has this place had in your life?
5) Describe the last place you visited with your family or close friends. What did you like most about this place? How could the place be improved for the people who visit there?
6) Discuss public assistance offered to low-income individuals and families in your country. 
Well, I´m afraid I cannot remember all the assistance offered in my country, but I do remember that we have one called Bolsa Família. It is a social assistance program of the Federal Government of Brazil. The program aims to reduce poverty and achieve social development goals, especially linked to school attendance, health, and nutrition.
EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
The education you receive from your family is more important than the education you receive from school.
To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
I don’t totally agree with this statement, because even though education can come from family, not just formal schooling, I believe that education within schools is much more important for future achievement and success.
Firstly, formal qualifications which are earned at school are often the entry points to certain careers and jobs. In addition to this, school also prepares you for relationships outside your family, which is an important aspect of life. 
In conclusion, although there are many beneficial forms of education, I believe schooling is more important than education within the family. 
University students should be required to attend all classes. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? 
I agree that university students should be required to attend all classes for two reasons. One reason learners should be required to attend lessons is for discipline. Without the pressure of mandatory attendance, many students might think that lectures are not important. Most freshmen are teenagers or in their early twenties, thus are still learning how to manage their lives.
Fast food should be banned from schools. Do you agree or disagree?
I agree that children should be banned from eating fast food at school for several important reasons.
First, children should not be allowed to eat fast food because it is detrimental to their health. For instance, fast food burgers are packed with fat, sugar, salt, and preservatives, which makes them extremely unhealthy especially for children. In addition, schools should stop serving fast food because it is very expensive. It is a well-known fact that fresh food from a supermarket is significantly cheaper. To conclude, for reasons presented above, I believe it is vital that schools stop serving fast food to their students.
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I agree that children should be banned from eating fast food at school for two important reasons. First, fast food it is detrimental to children’s health. For instance, fast food is often packed with fat, sugar, salt, and preservatives, which makes them extremely unhealthy for children. In addition, schools should stop serving fast food because it is very expensive. It is a well-known fact that fresh food from a supermarket is significantly cheaper than pre-made fast food. To conclude, for reasons presented above, I believe it is vital that schools stop serving fast food to their students.
All students should wear uniforms. Do you agree or disagree?
School uniforms should be mandatory for all high students for a number of important reasons.
First of all, uniforms make everyone equal. This is important because it allows students from poorer familiar to be on the same level as students from richer ones while at school. In addition, if uniforms were not required, many children would waste precious time choosing what to wear to school instead of focusing on their studies. To sum up, I believe that it is vital that school uniforms for high school students should be mandatory. 
Think about your childhood, were your parents or guardians strict or relaxed? RECOUNT
Fortunately, my parents were very strict with me when I was a child. The main reason they were strict and protective of me was because I was an only child. For instance, they would never allow me to stay out late since I would have to walk home alone. Additionally, they rarely allowed me to watch TV as they believed it was a bad influence on me. Instead they encouraged me to read books and make art. Overall, even though my parents were controlling, I do not feel upset about it because I know they were just trying to do the best for me.
TECHNOLOGY
New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In my opinion the new technologies, and in particular the Internet, are undoubtedly having a major impact on the way goods and services are bought and sold for two main reasons.
The first main reason is that the products are available to everyone, not just those who live in large centers with a wide variety of stores.
Another significant reason is that the buyer can have more control over the process. He can compare prices, find deals and shopping at any time of the day or night. 
In short, for me it is obvious that online shopping has favored the consumer, because they not only have wider access to goods but also have greater access to information and more control over how they shop.
WORK
A university plans to develop a new research center in your country. Some people want a center for business research, while others want a center for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centers would you recommend, and why?
While both proposals would be beneficial to my country, I recommend investing in a business research center for the following reasons. First and foremost, since my country in currently suffering from a severe economic turndown, investing in a business research would likely provide more solutions to these economic problems than an agricultural research center. Furthermore, businesses tend to create more jobs than agriculture. As unemployment is currently high, creating jobs is a top priority. Given these points, I believe investing in a business research center would yield the most positive results for my country.
HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH
What are the benefits of reading? Include specific examples in your answer.
Reading is probably one the most beneficial activities you can do. The first reason why reading is so beneficial is because it increases your knowledge. Filling your mind with new facts, new information, and new ideas will make you better at conversations as you’ll always have something interesting to talk about. Furthermore, it is a well-known fact that reading frequently improves your vocabulary. The more you read the more words you will be exposed to, which will improve your ability to articulate your thoughts more effectively. Overall, reading on a consistent basis will benefit your life in many different ways.
In general, people are living longer today. Discuss some of the implications of this phenomenon.
Life expectancy is increasing all around the world, and this has both positive and negative implications. One negative implication is the burden it has on the taxpayer. Since more and more people are living longer and having longer retirements, there is a shortage of funds available for essentials such as pensions and healthcare. On the other hand, there are social benefits of this phenomenon. For instance, grandparents have more time to spend with their grandchildren, which can help build a stronger sense of community and encourage family values. All things considered, there are a number of positive and negative implications of people living longer.
FILMS AND BOOKS – RECOUNT
Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about another country from watching its movies?
There are many things that I have learned from watching Korean films. Firstly, the most interesting thing I have learned is about Koreaneating customs. For example, when dining at a restaurant Koreans usually order a large amount of food that is shared among all guests rather than each person ordering their own dish. Also, through films I have improved my Korean language skills. Although I am studying Korean at a college, watching Korean movies has taught me a lot of spoken expressions that do not appear in textbooks. To sum up, I have learned a great deal about Korean culture and language from watching its films.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Some people believe they should keep all the money they earn and not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree? 
I disagree with the statement that individuals should not pay taxes to the state for two main reasons. First and foremost, taxpayer money is used to fund basic amenities and public services, such as running water, schools, and hospitals. Although many people dislike paying taxes, it is important to remember that without taxpayer money we would not have access to these basic services. Additionally, taxes help stabilize the economy. If we didn’t pay our taxes, the government would be unable to invest in the future and security of the country. In conclusion, even though many people argue that we should pay less taxes, I believe taxation is vital in order to maintain a high standard of living.
People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want more. Do you agree or disagree?
Describe a school subject that you did not like in the past, but you like now.
Your Answer
One school subject I didn't like in the past, and now I certainly like is the English Language. When I was in school, didn't like to study languages, but today I see how it is important to grow in my work and also in other aspects of my life. I think didn't like studying English because the teacher was boring and didn't like to teach us.
Example Answer
I enjoyed most of my school subjects, but I didn't enjoy history. The reason I didn't like it was because of my school history teacher. All he ever did was copy words and facts from our coursebook to the board and made us write down what he wrote. There was no actual teaching involved. However, ever since I visited the British Museum in London last year, I realized that history is not as boring as I thought and now I thoroughly enjoy learning and reading about it. I even spend my weekend watching history documentaries. History is a subject that I didn't use to like but now do.
Speak about the question below
What are the differences between working for a big company and small company?
What are the advantages of tourism?
Who should be responsible to care for the elderly? Should it be the family or the government?
What book or film have you seen that portrays your country’s culture the best? In what ways does it represent your culture.
Do you think school students should get grades? Explain your reasons.
How do movies or television influence people’s behavior? Use examples to support your answer.
More and more people from wealthy countries go abroad to volunteer. What are the advantages of this trend?
Describe a time you were frightened. What happened?
Describe something healthy that you enjoy doing. What is it? Why do you enjoy it?
Is there a job that you would not like to do in the future? What is the job? Why do you think it is undesirable?
Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life. How did you meet this person? What kind of things have you done together?
Do you think parents should help their children with their homework? Why or why not?
Talk about some of the eating customs in your country. Is it important to eat with other people like your family?
Describe an art exhibition you have seen. When did you go there? Where was it? What was it like?
Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination to achieve something. When was it? Why did you need to use your imagination?
Describe an old friend that you got in touch with again. Who is he or she? What is he or she like? How did you get in contact?
Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child’s success in school. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
What is the difference between inner and outer beauty? Who do you consider to be the most beautiful person in your life? Why?
Describe a museum that you have visited. Where was it? What did you see?
I have visited a museum in Montreal, Canada. I went to the museum two years ago while visiting my relatives there. At the museum, I saw several works of art, among beautiful paintings and ancient sculptures. I remember that the museum was pack with people from different age groups, especially children. In addition, I remember I was able to take some great photos, and I would love the chance to go back there one day.
I have visited more than ten museums in total in different countries and I loved them all. I mostly enjoyed visiting the British Museum in London. I went to the museum almost two years ago while I was in England to learn English. There are five floors in the museum and the interior of the building reminded me of the imperial age. I remember seeing the ceiling of the building from the ground floor. The museum was packed with people from different age groups and nationalities who were closely observing the museum, and I had a feeling that most of them were enjoying it. I see historical artifacts from all over the world but mostly from ancient Europe. Taking photos was prohibited but I was sometimes able to take some nice photos. I definitely would love the chance to go back there one day.
Talk about a sport or activity you did when you were younger. Why did you do it? Did you enjoy it?
When I was younger, I loved riding my bike with my friends. I liked doing it because we had so much fun together. Sometimes, we spent the entire afternoon cycling around town and I have great memories of that time. In fact, I really enjoyed to do this and I believe the cycling was a great way for me to hang out with my friends and still to get some exercise. 
Example answer:
I played basketball a lot when I was younger and I have great memories from that time. I loved playing with my friends in the school playground at lunchtime, and I was pretty good. I actually participated in a few competitions with my team, and although we never won anything, they were always great fun. Basketball was a great way for me to hang out with friends and to get some exercise. I'm sure that the reason I've been so healthy in my life is that I played so much when I was younger. Some of my other friends started smoking and drinking alcohol when we were in school together, but luckily I was so focused on basketball that I didn't do any of that bad and unhealthy stuff. I'm really thankful that my school encouraged us to play a sport and that the teachers were dedicated to coaching us.
As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Although larger cities offer many advantages to companies and their employees, I believe relocating to rural areas could offer more advantages. Firstly, by relocating to a rural area they have more opportunities to offer their workers a better work-life balance because life rural is often calmer and tranquility than life in big cities. In addition, moving the companies to rural areas could help these areas because would bring in extra money to the local economy. For these reasons, I think the advantages do outbalance the disadvantages.
What factors contribute to happiness at work or school?
Happiness at work or school has become an important factor nowadays for many employees and students, and there are several factors that can make someone happy at work or school. Firstly, employees and students feel satisfied when they receive recognition for the effort put into work. This will make them know that their bosses or teachers are paying attention tothem and value their hard work. Workers will be more motivated and satisfied if they believe that their work is being appreciated. Moreover, being rewarded for hard work is a major factor in job satisfaction. In school, getting good grades or at work receiving a pay rise that reflects the quality of work are ways schools and companies can reward students and workers. In sum, several factors contribute to job satisfaction.
Describe something you do to relax after working or studying.
Well, let me see... when I want to relax, I like to do many things, for example, I really enjoy spending my time playing with my kids. Also, I love watching movies and eating delicious food. Another thing I like to do is making dinner with my husband because we love trying new kinds of food and then we have so much fun together. I like walking with my family on weekends too. 
Describe a difficult work or school situation and how you overcame it. What happened? How did it end up?
Describe a time you felt under pressure. How do you manage that?
One time I was under a lot of pressure was when my twin daughters were born. They were born before their time and everyone was very concerned about their health. Although I was also worried, I was able to stay calm to welcome them and help them with everything. I believe my calm was very important to overcome this pressured moment and everything worked out in the end. 
Talk about something you did that you didn't enjoy. What was it? Why did you do it? Would you do it again?
Let me see. Well, I'm going to talk about something I didn’t enjoy and have only done once in my life. When I was younger, I rode a motorcycle, and I was very scared. I needed a ride, but I didn't think I would be so terrified. Since it was a bad experience, I would never do it again.
Classmates are more important influence than parents on a child's success in school do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
I don't agree with this statement because I was mostly influenced by my mom and dad. I went to a bad elementary school where most of the children were not good students because they didn't have any motivation to study. However, I was different because my parents always pushed me to be better and to study more, and I was always ahead of the other kids in my class. Sometimes my friends joked that I was a nerd, which I was not. Although I knew it was a joke, it sometimes bothered me, but I tried not to care much. So from my personal experience, parents have the biggest influence on a child's success at school; however, I understand that this is not always the case as some children are heavily influenced by their classmates.
In your opinion what kind of small businesses will young people have in the future?
The business world is moving at a rapid pace these days. Technology has played the biggest role in changing the nature of business. From vloggers to digital content creators and even small online retail store owners. I think in the future, younger people will mostly run small online businesses which focus on creativity. In addition to creativity, I also think there will be more opportunities to create new and interesting products as the world is getting smaller and more interconnected by the day. Individuals can now work directly with factories and make sales without needing to store or handle their own products. I think the future looks bright for small businesses.
How effective as advertising is it persuading us to buy things?
I believe that advertising is essential for convincing consumers to buy particular products. Nowadays, companies are using a wide variety of marketing techniques to make us buy their products such as using celebrities or social media influencers to promote their products. Moreover, some companies reach their target audience with the help of sophisticated technological advancements such as email newsletters and social media promotions to increase their customers and make more sales. Therefore, I think advertising still has a vital role to play in persuading people to buy products.
Describe a language you would like to learn.
Well, in addition to English, a language that I would like to learn is French. I think French is a beautiful language and people are so charming when they speak that language and I really love it. Although I think this is an amazing language, I never spoke a word of French, but I would like to try it someday and for sure will be very fun.
Every Country has beautiful cities. Describe your favorite city. Why do you like it?
One of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited is certainly Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. There are many beaches with incredible views. In addition, it has several tourist attractions, such as The Christ and The Sugar Loaf. Moreover, Rio de Janeiro is a big city with shopping malls, museums, and great restaurants. I really loved visiting Rio de Janeiro and I've been there three times in my life.
Describe your childhood friends.
Even though I'm thirty-eight now, I can remember my childhood friends very well, especially my best friend named Carlize. We are actually still in touch because we follow each other on all our different social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. When we were younger, we used to walk around, watch movies and eat pizza. And thinking back to those times, they were really great. I feel very grateful to my best friend, and I hope we can stay in touch for the rest of our lives.
 
Describe an old friend that you got in touch with again. Who is he or she? What is he or she like? How did you get in contact?
One great friend of mine I got in contact with recently is a woman who I had met many years ago. She is the smartest woman I have ever known, also is very studious and focused. She went to live in the USA and I hadn’t seen her for almost three years when I got a message from her and she said that she was coming to Brazil and wanted to meet me. We had a picnic with our kids and talked a lot about her experience living abroad.
Describe the live sports match that you have watched. What was it? Why did you watch it live?
As a good Brazilian, I always watch live football matches, in fact, soccer matches. We have live games every week, two to three times a week. As I said, it's our custom to watch live games and that's why it's so normal for me. Although, it is so normal for us, we really enjoy watching the games live and we have a lot of fun doing it.
I’d like to describe a live sports competition I watched a few years ago. A few years ago, I watched a live soccer game that I really enjoyed. I went to this game with a friend in a bar where the game was streamed live on TV. The bar was crowded and there were people there from many countries.
Do you like reading? What kind of books do you enjoy? Why?
Yes, I really like reading. My favorite kind of book is romance because it is full of emotions. I like to imagine that the things happened in the book can happen to me. Also, I wonder if I would do the things the same way they are in the book or not. In short, I think I like romances because love stories also happen in real life.
Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use examples to support your answer.
Some people do dangerous things because they need more adrenaline and excitement in their lives. Scientists have also found that an attraction to risk has a strong link to pleasure. For example, the research shows that some people have higher dopamine levels when they take risks. This means that doing this kind of activity gives them pleasure in both their mind and body. In my opinion, these are the main reasons why some people are attracted to dangerous and extreme sports.
Some people enjoy taking risks and trying new things. Others are not adventurous; they are cautious and prefer to avoid danger. Which behavior do you think is better?
Both behaviors have advantages and disadvantages. For example, when you are very cautious, you may lose a