In part 3, it'll be a two-way discussion. The examiner will ask you further questions which are connected to the topic of Part 2. These questions are designed to give you an opportunity to discuss more abstract issues and ideas.
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- Why do some people prefer to travel abroad rather than travel in their own country?
- Do you think traveling to another country can change the way that people think?
- Do you think it’s safer to travel today than in the past?
- Let’s move on to tourism. What are some famous tourist spots in your country?
- What are the positive impacts of tourism in your country?
- What are the negative impacts of tourism in your country?
- What can you say about the future of the tourism industry in your country?
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Pronunciation 5/9
• attempts to control features but lapses are frequent
• mispronunciations are frequent and cause some difficulty for the listener
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Fluency and Coherence 5/9
• may over-use certain connectives and discourse markers
• produces simple speech fluently, but more complex communication causes fluency problems
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Grammatical Range and Accuracy 5.5/9
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Lexical Resource (Vocabulary) 6/9
• generally paraphrases successfully
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Useful vocabulary for Part 1 questions about travel
Have you gone on vacation recently?
Yes! Last month, my family and I went on a vacation to Paris. We took a sightseeing tour of the entire Paris.
Yes! My family and I went to Japan last month. Because we were afraid that there were going to be some language barrier problems, we decided to sign up for a guided tour. It was a good decision, as the entire trip was very smooth.
Where will you go on vacation next?
Not sure. I don’t have a plan at this moment, but my friend has told me many times that he wants to go on a cruise with me sometime.
Where do you usually travel?
I usually try to avoid tourist traps and prefer going somewhere off the beaten track or heading for somewhere with a pristine/unspoilt landscape. For example, I went on safari in Africa a few years ago. It was the holiday of a lifetime.
I like to take it easy when I go on holiday, and I’m really not interested in seeing all the tourist attractions. I always try to get away and go somewhere with the family once a year, as the children really look forward to a holiday.
I am different from other people. I like to go to places that are not for the fainthearted, like somewhere where there used to be people dying and other morbid things.
What do you like to do when you’re on holiday?
Well, when I am on holiday, I definitely go sightseeing to check out all kinds of iconic landmarks. I might visit a few local places of interest if I have time. I am also a history buff, so if there are any historical and heritage sites, I would not miss them.
I have quite a sense of adventure and like to spend my holidays in remote locations interacting with local people. Just last month, my friends and I went to a famous backpacking destination. We rented a cabin in the mountains, and on the third day of the trip, we found a place that had a pristine landscape. It was really beautiful. I don’t think many people know about this place.
What kind of accommodation do you like to stay in on holiday?
I prefer bed-and-breakfasts and youth hotels, as they are more affordable, compared with hotels and holiday resorts.
I like both bed-and-breakfasts and self-catering apartments, but my favorite type of accommodation is self-catering apartments, as I like to cook.
Are there many tourists visiting your country?
Yes, we have a lot of holiday resorts in the mountains. Many tourists go there to enjoy their holidays. I think many of them come on package holidays.
When do you prefer to take your holidays?
I would have to say I prefer to take my vacation in summer because I prefer to travel light. I take as few clothes as possible so I haven’t got lots of heavy suitcases to carry.
I would prefer to travel during the off-season just so I could save money and avoid crowds. If I can get a cheap last-minute deal somewhere, I might take the opportunity to have a holiday.
Phrases about travelling to somewhere:
- Take a vacation to somewhere
- Go on a vacation to somewhere
- Take a sightseeing tour of somewhere
- Go sightseeing
- Go on a cruise
- Go on safari: safari is an expedition to observe animals in their natural habitats.
- Sign up for a guided tour: a guided tour is a tour of a historic site or place of interest conducted by a guide.
- Come on package holidays: package holiday is a holiday organized by a travel agent, with arrangements for transport, accommodation, etc., made at an inclusive price.
- Travel during the off-season
- The holiday of a lifetime
Vocabulary for describing the places you want to visit:
- Somewhere off the beaten track/somewhere unspoilt: A place that is off the beaten track is in an area where few people live or go.
- Pristine landscape: an unspoilt landscape.
- Tourist traps: places that attract many tourists and where goods and services are more expensive than normal.
- Tourist attractions: A tourist attraction is a place that tourists like to visit.
- Local places of interest
- Iconic landmarks
- Historic sites
- Heritage sites
- Backpacking destinations
- Holiday destinations
- Not for the fainthearted: unsuitable for people who like only safe and familiar things.
Vocabulary about places to stay in on holiday:
- Holiday resort: a place that is frequented for holidays.
- Self-catering apartments: an accommodation where there are cooking facilities available so that you can cook meals for yourself rather than have them provided for you.
- Bed-and-breakfast: sleeping accommodation for the night and a meal in the morning, provided in guest houses and hotels.
- Youth hotels: a place providing cheap accommodation, aimed mainly at young people on walking or cycling tours.