CANDIDATES CUE CARD Task 1 UNIVERSITY CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS You have just arrived at a new university.

It is orientation week and you want to know about the different clubs and associations you can join. Your examiner is a Student Union representative. Ask the examiner about: types of clubs meeting times benefits costs IINTERVIEWERS NOTES UNIVERSITY CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS Prompts for interviewer Overseas Students Club Meets once a week in Student Centre, near Library All welcome Helps you to meet other students Financial contributions welcome Chess Club Meets once a week in Library Not suitable for beginners Plays other universities Serious players only No subscription Table Tennis Club Meets every day at lunch-time in student area near canteen All welcome Arranges tournaments $5.00 subscription

CANDIDATES CUE CARD Task 2 ASKING FOR AN EXTENSION You have to give in a piece of work to your lecturer next Wednesday. You need two more weeks to prepare the assignment because you have had difficulty obtaining the reference books. Your examiner is your lecturer. Find out if you can have an extension. Ask the examiner about: regulations regarding late work possibility of having more time different sources for books/information assistance with writing for overseas students INTERVIEWERS NOTES ASKING FOR AN EXTENSION The student is seeking extra time for an assignment. The student may need to write a letter.

 The student has had plenty of time to prepare the work and should not really need two more weeks. Provide some idea about where he/she may get hold of the books. Offer advice about the Learning Assistance Centre on the campus which helps students with essay writing. After some resistance, agree to an extension of one week.

CANDIDATE`S CUE CARD Task 3 THE PUBLIC HOLIDAY There will soon be a public holiday in the country your examiner comes from. You want to find out about the holiday. Ask the examiner about: the name of the public holiday the significance of the holiday availability of services on the day (banks/shops/cinemas) things for visitors to do how she/he plans to spend the day INTERVIEWER`S NOTES THE PUBLIC HOLIDAY Choose a lesser known public holiday from your country. Be prepared to provide some accurate information on the history and significance of the day. If in-country, tell the candidate how you will spend the day. If you are in a non-English speaking country, tell the candidate how people normally spend this day back home. Provide information about the availability of shops, services and banks on the day.

CANDIDATE`S CUE CARD Task 4 THE EXCURSION The Overseas Students` Club is organising an excursion to a local tourist spot. You are thinking of joining the exursion. Your examiner is one of the organisers. Ask the examiner about: destination means of transport length of excursion cost

meals clothing/equipment INTERVIEWER`S NOTES THE EXCURSION Select an authentic tourist destination about two hours` drive from your city. Provide the following information according to local facts: Details about what can be seen/done there Special bus provided Departure and arrival times Suggest appropriate local cost Meals not provided students can buy or bring food Walking shoes recommended

The candidate is to find out as much information as possible about electronic mail. Candidate's cue card: ELECTRONIC MAIL You are studying at a language school and have heard that students may obtain an electronic mail (e-mail) address so that they can send and receive messages by computer. The Examiner is the Student Services advisor. Ask the Examiner about: what e-mail is cost how to obtain an e-mail address location of e-mail at school equipment needed at home courses on e-mail

Task: The candidate is to find out as much information as possible about a concert. CONCERT Find out as much as possible about a concert your examiner has been to recently. Ask the examiner about: the type of concert the location the cost transport to and from the concert

the audience the length of the concert his/her opinion of the concert

The candidate is to find out as much information as possible about an environmental group. Candidate's cue card: AN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP You are interested in joining a group of students at the university who work to protect the environment. Ask the Examiner about: the name of the group action that they take the cost of membership what members have to do number of members when the group was founded

The candidate is to find out as much information as possible about buying a book. Candidate's cue card: BUYING A BOOK Your teacher recommended a good English language writing book to assist students with their written work. Ask the examiner about: the level of the book the title the authors the cost place of purchase extras - cassettes, answers

PART 1 The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics.

EXAMPLE Family Do you have a large family or a small family? Can you tell me something about them? How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family? What sorts of things do you like to do together? Did/Do you get on well with your family? [Why?] PART 2 Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education. You should say: where you met them what subject they taught what was special about them and explain why this person influenced you so much. You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what youre going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. PART 3 Discussion topics: Developments in education Example questions: How has education changed in your country in the last 10 years? What changes do you foresee in the next 50 years? A national education system Example questions: How do the expectations of todays school leavers compare with those of the previous generation? What role do you think extracurricular activities play in education? Different styles/methods of teaching and learning Example questions: What method of learning works best for you? How beneficial do you think it is to group students according to their level of ability?

PART 1 The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Festivals

 Tell me about the most important festival in your country. What special food and activities are connected with this festival? What do you most enjoy about it? Do you think festivals are important for a country? [Why?] PART 2 Describe a film or a TV programme which has made a strong impression on you. You should say: what kind of film or TV programme it was, e.g. comedy when you saw the film or TV programme what the film or TV programme was about and explain why this film or TV programme made such an impression on you. You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what youre going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. PART 3 Discussion topics: Peoples cinema-going habits nowadays Example questions: Do you think the cinema has increased or decreased in popularity in recent years? In your opinion, will this trend continue into the future? Making a film or TV drama of real/fictional events Example questions: What are the advantages and disadvantages of making films of real-life events? How important do you think it is for a film-maker to remain true to the original story? Censorship and the freedom of the film-maker/TV producer Example questions: Should films and television be censored or should we be free to choose what we see? How do you think censorship laws will change in the next 20 years?

PART 1 The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Visitors What would you suggest a visitor should see and do in your country? Are there any traditional arts or music you would recommend?

 Tell me about the kind of foreign visitors or tourists who go to your country. In what ways has tourism changed your country? PART 2 Describe a memorable event in your life. You should say: when the event took place where the event took place what happened exactly and explain why this event was memorable for you. You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes You have one minute to think about what youre going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. PART 3 Discussion topics: The role of ceremony in our lives Example questions: How important are ceremonies in our lives? Do you see the role of private and public ceremonies changing in the future? Attitudes to marriage in your country Example questions: Have attitudes to marriage changed in recent years? In what ways do men and women feel differently about marriage, in your opinion? Events of national/global significance Example questions: What sort of national events make headlines in your country? Does the media in your country pay more attention to global or national events?

PART 1 The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Daily Routine What would you like to change in your daily routine? Are all your days the same? Tell me about your typical weekday and your typical weekend. What is the balance of work/study and free time in your normal day?

PART 2 Describe something you own which is very important to you. You should say: where you got it from how long you have had it what you use it for and explain why it is so important to you. You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what youre going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. PART 3 Discussion topics: How values can change Example questions: What kind of possessions show status in your country? Do you think it was different for your grandparents? The consumer society Example questions: Modern society is often called materialistic. Why do you think this is? Do you think consumerism is a positive or a negative development? The consumer market Example questions: What is the role of advertising? How do you think the Internet will affect buying patterns in the future?

PART 1 The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Friends Are your friends mostly your age or different ages? [Why?] Do you usually see your friends during the week or at weekends? [Why?] The last time you saw your friends, what did you do together? In what ways are your friends important to you? PART 2 You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes.

You have one minute to think about what youre going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. PART 3 Discussion topics: Looking after historic places Example questions: How do people in your country feel about protecting historic buildings? Do you think an area can benefit from having an interesting historic place locally? In what way? What do you think will happen to historic places or buildings in the future? Why? The teaching of history at school Example questions: How were you taught history when you were at school? Are there other ways people can learn about history, apart from at school? How? Do you think history will still be a school subject in the future? Why?