INTERMEDIATE – TEST
05.01.2022 2022-08-25 15:51INTERMEDIATE – TEST
Cinema
Past
Have you ever met a film actor/actress or director? When was it? Where?
Have you ever used a video camera? When was it? What for?
Have you ever learnt, how to shoot a video and how to edit it? Do you think you should have learnt that? What would have happened, if you had done this?
Present
Think of a film and describe it.
Where is it set?
Is it based on a book?
Who was it directed by?
Who’s in it?
What’s it about?
Does it have a good plot?
Is it filmed on location?
Did you like its soundtrack?
Was the dubbed version ok?
Do you have a favourite cinema? How long have you been going there?
Future
Would you take acting classes? Why (not)? When are you going to start? How long will it take?
What will happen, if you do this?
How would you apply these skills, if you managed to improve them?
Should you incorporate that sort of skills into your professional/business routine?
Your education
Past
Have you ever misbehaved at school? Did you use to be a rebel? How often did you cheat in the exams at school? Have you ever used cheat sheets? Why (not)? Have you ever failed your exams?
Have you ever been at a boarding school/religious school (girls’ convent)? (If not) Did you use to know anybody who was?
Do you think you should have learnt harder? What would have happened, if you had done it?
Present
Is there anything you are trying to learn today? What is it? How long have you been doing it? Do You like it?
How often do you do some courses? Why (not)?
What do you think of online education?
Future
What would you learn in the future? Why?
What are you going to do to achieve this goal?
How long will it probably take you?
What will happen, if you master it?
Would you learn more, if you had more free time? What would it be? Why?
Is there anything you should do about your education?
Your friends / your colleagues
Past
Describe your best friend or a colleague from the past.
Present
Describe/recommend your best friend or a colleague.
Who is it? How long have you know him/her?
What does he/she look like?
- age (about, mid-, early-, late-)
- height and built
- hair
What’s he/she like? (Give some positive and some negative characteristics). Use the following adjectives:
- affectionate, extrovert, shy
- aggressive, sensitiv
- ambitious, unambitious
- bossy, spoilt, jealous
- charming, manipulative
- competitive, sensible
- imaginative, unimaginative
- independent, reliable
- moody, selfish
- generous, mean
- insecure, self-confident
- lazy, hard-working
- quiet, talkative, sociable
- clever, stupid
- friendly, unfriendly
- honest, dishonest
- patient, impatient
- responsible, irresponsible
Future
Describe a person who you would be happy to have as a friend or a colleague.
Sport
Past
Have you ever played any team sports?
Who was your coach?
Who was the captain?
Did you like the players?
Where did you train?
What was the biggest place you have ever played as a team?
Have you ever had any problems with a referee?
Did spectators like your games? Did you have a lot of fans?
Have you ever cheated? Why (not)?
Should you have done more sport in the past? What would have happened, if you had had a healthier lifestyle?
Present
Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?
What do you do nowadays?
How long have you been doing it?
What sports do you like watching?
Are there any sports events which you usually attend? How often do you do this? Do you ever go abroad to see an event?
Future
What sports event would you visit?
What are you going to do to make it come true?
Will it be difficult for you?
Will you take anybody with, if you go?
How often would you attend such events, if you had a chance?
Is there anything you should do about it?
Your home
Past
Have you ever lived in a block of flats/a cottage/a detached house/a terraced house? When was it? Where was it? Did you like living there?
Have you ever lived in suburbs?
What was the most exciting building you have ever seen? Where was it? Did you have a chance to get in? What was the most exciting thing about that building? Is there anything you should have done there? What would have happened, if you had done this?
What was the highest building you have ever seen? When? Where? Did you have a chance to get in? How was the view from the top?
Have you ever been in a skyscraper?
Present
Do you prefer big cities or small towns? Why? How long have you been living here?
Do you like visiting European/American countries and villages while traveling around Europe/the USA? Which ones? Why?
Do you know anything about architecture? What types of houses do you like? Who is your favourite architect/designer?
Are you able to build a house on your own?
How do you imagine your dream home? Where is it? What is there? Why? How long have you had these ideas?
Future
Would you prefer to live in the city center or in a residential area? Why?
Would you prefer to buy a flat or to build a house? Why?
Where would you do this?
What are you going to do to be able to make this dream come true?
How long will it take you?
If you decide to do this, will you get a loan or a mortgage?
Where would you buy a flat or build a house, if you didn’t have any geographical and financial limits?
Is there anything you should do to be able to afford it? Is it worth doing this?
Your diet
Past
Have you ever had any problems with any dishes? Which one/ones? When was it? What did you use to do about it? Was there anything you should have done to change it? What would have happened, if you had solved this problem then?
Have you ever needed help of a professional nutritionist? When was it? Was it a positive experience? Did you follow all his/her recommendations? Is there anything you should have done about your diet a long time ago? What would have happened, if you had incorporated some healthy habits into your diet?
Present
Is food a pleasure for you?
What do you normally eat in a typical day? How long have you had this diet?
Do you ever cook? Do you like doing it regularly? What is your speciality? How long have you been able to cook?
What can you say about balance of fast food and slow food in your life?
Are you trying to cut down on anything at the moment? Do you ever count the amounts of proteins, fats and carbohydrates you eat? Why (not)? (If yes) How long have you been doing this?
Do you ever control the level of hydration of your body? Do you ever drink tap water? Do you use a water filter system at home?
Future
What diet would you have in the future?
What are you going to do about it? When are you going to start?
How long will it take you to achieve the goal you’ve set?
What will you do, if you don’t succeed?
Would it be easier, if you were controlled by someone?
What should you eventually do?
Work
Past
Have you ever had a temporary job? When was it? Was it a full-time job or did you work part-time? Did the working hours suit you? Were you happy with your salary? Did you resign or were you sacked?
Have you ever been self-employed? (Why not?)
Have you ever been unemployed for a long time? When was it? What happened?
What was the best job you’ve ever had? Why? When was it? How did you find it? How did you pass the job interview? How long did work there?
Is there anything you should have learned in the past? How would your carrier have changed, if you had done this?
Present
What do you do? Do you have special qualifications?
What company do you work for? Do you have a long-term contract or a shirt-term contract? What are you responsible for? How often do you usually get promoted? Do you work regular hours or do you sometimes do overtime?
Is it a permanent job for you?
How long have you been working here? How long have you had this position?
Do you do any professional training courses? How often? Does the company covers all the expenses?
Future
What would you do in the future? Why?
What are you going to do to achieve this goal?
How long will it probably take you?
Are there any fixed plans?
How will your life change, if you follow the plan?
What would you do, if you managed to achieve intermediate and short-term goals faster?
Is there anything you should do immediately?
Transport
Past
Have you ever travelled by plane? When was the last time? Where did you go? When was it? Was it a holiday or a business trip?
How did you have to get to the airport? By car or by train?
Did you book an aisle seat or a window seat?
How much hand luggage did you have?
How long did you have to queue in front of the check-in desk?
What airport was it? Was it easy for you to find your gate?
How was the flight? Did you enjoy the meals on the plane? Were there any problems before take off and landing?
What airline company was it? Did you like the service?
Did you have any problems with baggage reclaim?
Present
Describe the most beautiful and interesting place you’ve ever been to.
What kind of public transport is there? What’s the best way to get around?
What time is the rush hour? Are there often traffic jams?
Are there speed cameras anywhere? How high are the fines there?
Are there any cycle lanes? Do people use them?
Are there any pedestrian areas? Where?
Are there enough car parks? Are they expensive?
Do people usually wear their seat belt?
Do motorcyclists and cyclists wear helmets?
Are big lorries allowed to drive through the city centre?
Future
How would you travel in the future?
When are you going to do this?
How long will it take?
Are there any fixed plans?
Who will you go white, if go there?
Where would you go, if you could choose any place on the planet?
Is there anything you should do to make this dream come true?
Money
Past
Have you ever inherited money/things/your brothers’ or sisters’ clothes/toys? When was it? Were you happy whit it/them?
Have you ever left anything for your relatives/colleagues? When was it? Were they happy?
What was the biggest amount of money you’ve ever spent/wasted on something? When was it? What did you buy?
Have you ever borrowed/lent money? When was it? Was it a positive experience or negative one?
Have you ever thought about getting a loan/a mortgage? Have you ever done this?
Present
Where do you like going shopping: street markets, supermarkets, department stores, shopping centres?
Do you like paying in cash or by credit card? How often do you take out money from the cash machine?
How often do you go to the cinema? How much do they charge at weekends?
Future
Is there anything you would be happy to afford to buy?
What are you going to do for this? When are you going to start?
Will it be difficult to save money for that purchase or will you have to apply for a loan?
What will happen, if you buy it?
Would you do it more often, if you had a chance?
Is there anything you should do now?
Preferences
Past
Which did you prefer? Why?
use comparative degree and «as … as»
studying in the evening / studying at weekends
living in a village / in a small town / in a big city
going shopping in large supermarkets / in small shops
holidays with your family / holidays with your friends
the summer / the winter
Present
Which do you prefer? Why?
use comparative degree and «as … as»
swimming in the sea / swimming in a swimming pool
travelling by car / travelling by train
holidays abroad / holidays in your country
working at home / working in the office
eating at home / eating out
Future
Which would you prefer? Why?
use comparative degree and «as … as»
being self-employed / working for a big or small company
renting a flat / living in your own house or flat
driving your own car / using car sharing services
doing sport and having a really active life style / being lazy
being on a healthy diet / having not really healthy meals
