Pandora Box

PET Speaking

 

USEFUL LANGUAGE:

Where are you from?

-I am (I´m) from _________________.

 

What do you do?

-I am a student. / I study  _________________.

 

Have you got any brothers or sisters?

-Yes, I´ve got an older/younger brother/sister. He/She is________years old... / No, I´m an only child.

What do you do in your free time?

-I enjoy reading and listening to music. I also like swimming. I usually go once a week.

 

 

HOW TO SHOW INTEREST:

 

USE EXPRESSIONS

Oh, that´s interesting.

I see.

Uh-huh.

OK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASK FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

Education.

Is that very difficult?

 

What kind of books do you like reading?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXAMINER´S QUESTIONS

HOME TOWN

Where are you from?

-I´m from  _________________.

 

Can you tell me something about your town.

-Madrid is the capital of Spain and is one of the largest cities in Europe. It is in the center of Spain.

 

What is the most interesting part of your town?

-The most interesting part of town is Montecarmelo because my family and friends live there.

What is the difference between life in the cities and life in the countryside in your country?

-In the cities there are many people and a lot of traffic. It can be very crowded and noisy. On the other hand, the countryside is very calm and peaceful. There are less people and fewer cars.

 

Would you prefer to live in your own country or in another country?

-I would prefer to live in Spain because it is my home country, and my family and friends live here. / I would prefer to live in another country so that I could experience other cultures and languages.

 

 

 

 

Can you describe some of the shops in your town?

-In the center we have very elegant shops from all over the world. We also have grocery stores, markets, convenience stores and clothing shops all over the city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAMILY AND HOME

 

Can you tell me about your family?

-My father´s name is Bill, and he is 40 years old. He works in a bank. My mother´s name is Sally, and she is 40 years old. She is a lawyer. I have one older sister named Mary. She is a student at the university. I also have a younger brother named Michael. He is in the 3^rd grade.

 

What does your family do together?

-During the week we eat dinner and talk about school and work. On the weekend we generally go to the park and enjoy sports and a picnic.

 

 

 

 

 

Can you describe your house or flat?

-My flat/house is very big. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room. We also have a terrace outside. There are many windows. It is on the 5^th floor.

 

What do you think is better, living in a flat or in a house? Why?

-I think it is better to live in a house because there is much more room. Also there is more privacy from the many neighbors. / I think it is better to live in a flat because it is convenient and located inside the city. Also there is no garden to maintain.

 

 

 

 

Do you have a favorite relative? What´s he/she like?

-My favorite relative is my aunt because we always have fun together. She always likes to try new things so we like to go to great restaurants and taste different types of food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORK/STUDY

 

What do you do?

-I am a student in the 6^th grade at the Infanta Leonor School.

 

What kind of job would you like to have in the future?

-I would like to be a pilot because I could travel all over the world and see many interesting places.

 

How easy/difficult will it be for you to get that job?

-It will be difficult to get that job because it requires many years of study and training.

 

 

What kinds of jobs and careers do young people in your country want to have?

-Many young people in my country are interested in being teachers, pilots, architects, designers and scientists.

 

Can you tell me something about your school?

-My school is a primary school in the north of Madrid. It is located in the neighborhood of Montecarmelo. We have six grades in primary school as well as a pre-school. There are numerous playgrounds and a large cafeteria.

 

What subjects do you enjoy the most? The least?

-I enjoy English the most because it allows me to communicate with people all over the world. / I do not enjoy science because the lessons are not always interesting.

 

How long have you been studying English?

-I have studied English for five years. This is my sixth year.

 

What do you find most difficult about studying English?

-I find the phrasal verbs and prepositions to be very difficult.

 

Do you have a part-time job after school?

-No, I am too young to have a job, but I help my parents around the house with cooking and cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

LEISURE

 

Do you have any hobbies?

-Yes, I enjoy reading books.

 

How did you become interested in your hobby?

-My parents always read to me when I was younger, and I continued reading on my own.

 

What kind of music do you enjoy most?

-I enjoy classical music because it can be very relaxing.

 

What do you have in common with your friends?

-We have the same hobbies and share many interests.

What are the most important qualities in a friend?

-The most important qualities in a friend are honesty, loyalty and support.

 

What characteristics do you admire most in a friend?

-I like friends who are always happy, supportive and outgoing.

 

What kind of sports are you and your friends interested in?

My friends and I like football very much because we can exercise and enjoy being outside.

 

 

 

 

What do you and your friends like to do when you go out?

-My friends and I like to go to the movies or to the park when we go out. Both places give us a break from home and school.

 

How do you usually spend your holidays?

-I usually spend my holidays with my family in our town/village. We always eat a big meal and enjoy each other’s’ company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUTURE PLANS

 

What do you hope to do in the next few years?

-I hope to study at a secondary school so that I can eventually attend a university.

 

Which places would you particularly like to visit? Why?

-I would like to visit Texas because the people are very nice and the food is excellent. I can also practice my English in Texas.

 

What places would you particularly not like to visit? Why?

-I would not like to visit Alaska because it is very cold, and there are not many people.

 

 

What do you usually eat at mealtimes?

-I usually eat a salad, fruit and pasta at mealtimes. Sometimes I also eat a desert.

 

Do you have any habits that annoy any people?

-Yes, I bite my nails, and it annoys all of my friends. They say it is very unhealthy.

 

Do you have any hobbies?

-Yes, I like to go skating in the park with my friends. I also like to paint in my free time.

 

How did you become interested in your hobby?

-I learned how to skate and paint in primary school, and I have loved both activities ever since.

 

 

What kind of music do you enjoy most?

-I enjoy pop music because it makes me want to dance.

 

What kind of sports are you and your friends interested in?

-My friends and I enjoy swimming because it is relaxing and not competitive.

 

What do you and your friends like to do when you go out?

-My friends and I like to go to the cinema and eat at different restaurants when we go out.

 

How do you usually spend your holidays?

-I usually spend my holidays with my family in our town/village. We always eat a big meal and enjoy each other’s’ company.

Do you like wearing fashionable clothes? Why? Why not?

-Yes, I like wearing fashionable clothes because they make me feel very modern and stylish. / No, I don´t like wearing fashionable clothes because they are very expensive and often ridiculous.

 

What kind of music is fashionable among young people in your country?

-Rock music is very fashionable among young people in my country because the Spanish rock singers and bands are very talented.

 

Which fashion(s) do you think is particularly bad for young people?

-I believe that the fashion of going to bed late is very bad for young people because they need seven or eight hours of sleep a night.

 

GAMES AND SPORTS

 

Which indoor games do you play regularly?

-I regularly play ice hockey with my friends indoors because it is too hot to play outside.

 

Which indoor sports are popular in your country?

-Swimming and gymnastics are very popular indoor sports in my country.

 

Do you take part in any outdoor sports regularly? Which?

-Yes, I regularly play football outdoors with my friends.

 

 

Do you like watching any outdoor sports live or on TV?

-My family and I enjoy going to see football games live on occasion. However the tickets are expensive so we generally watch outdoor football on TV.

 

Which game(s) or sport(s) do you dislike? Why?

-I do not like American football because it is often violent, and the players are often injured.

 

PET Speaking

 

USEFUL LANGUAGE:

Where are you from?

-I am (I´m) from _________________.

 

What do you do?

-I am a student. / I study  _________________.

 

Have you got any brothers or sisters?

-Yes, I´ve got an older/younger brother/sister. He/She is________years old... / No, I´m an only child.

What do you do in your free time?

-I enjoy reading and listening to music. I also like swimming. I usually go once a week.

 

 

HOW TO SHOW INTEREST:

 

USE EXPRESSIONS

Oh, that´s interesting.

I see.

Uh-huh.

OK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASK FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

Education.

Is that very difficult?

 

What kind of books do you like reading?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXAMINER´S QUESTIONS

HOME TOWN

Where are you from?

-I´m from  _________________.

 

Can you tell me something about your town.

-Madrid is the capital of Spain and is one of the largest cities in Europe. It is in the center of Spain.

 

What is the most interesting part of your town?

-The most interesting part of town is Montecarmelo because my family and friends live there.

What is the difference between life in the cities and life in the countryside in your country?

-In the cities there are many people and a lot of traffic. It can be very crowded and noisy. On the other hand, the countryside is very calm and peaceful. There are less people and fewer cars.

 

Would you prefer to live in your own country or in another country?

-I would prefer to live in Spain because it is my home country, and my family and friends live here. / I would prefer to live in another country so that I could experience other cultures and languages.

 

 

 

 

Can you describe some of the shops in your town?

-In the center we have very elegant shops from all over the world. We also have grocery stores, markets, convenience stores and clothing shops all over the city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAMILY AND HOME

 

Can you tell me about your family?

-My father´s name is Bill, and he is 40 years old. He works in a bank. My mother´s name is Sally, and she is 40 years old. She is a lawyer. I have one older sister named Mary. She is a student at the university. I also have a younger brother named Michael. He is in the 3^rd grade.

 

What does your family do together?

-During the week we eat dinner and talk about school and work. On the weekend we generally go to the park and enjoy sports and a picnic.

 

 

 

 

 

Can you describe your house or flat?

-My flat/house is very big. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room. We also have a terrace outside. There are many windows. It is on the 5^th floor.

 

What do you think is better, living in a flat or in a house? Why?

-I think it is better to live in a house because there is much more room. Also there is more privacy from the many neighbors. / I think it is better to live in a flat because it is convenient and located inside the city. Also there is no garden to maintain.

 

 

 

 

Do you have a favorite relative? What´s he/she like?

-My favorite relative is my aunt because we always have fun together. She always likes to try new things so we like to go to great restaurants and taste different types of food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORK/STUDY

 

What do you do?

-I am a student in the 6^th grade at the Infanta Leonor School.

 

What kind of job would you like to have in the future?

-I would like to be a pilot because I could travel all over the world and see many interesting places.

 

How easy/difficult will it be for you to get that job?

-It will be difficult to get that job because it requires many years of study and training.

 

 

What kinds of jobs and careers do young people in your country want to have?

-Many young people in my country are interested in being teachers, pilots, architects, designers and scientists.

 

Can you tell me something about your school?

-My school is a primary school in the north of Madrid. It is located in the neighborhood of Montecarmelo. We have six grades in primary school as well as a pre-school. There are numerous playgrounds and a large cafeteria.

 

What subjects do you enjoy the most? The least?

-I enjoy English the most because it allows me to communicate with people all over the world. / I do not enjoy science because the lessons are not always interesting.

 

How long have you been studying English?

-I have studied English for five years. This is my sixth year.

 

What do you find most difficult about studying English?

-I find the phrasal verbs and prepositions to be very difficult.

 

Do you have a part-time job after school?

-No, I am too young to have a job, but I help my parents around the house with cooking and cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

LEISURE

 

Do you have any hobbies?

-Yes, I enjoy reading books.

 

How did you become interested in your hobby?

-My parents always read to me when I was younger, and I continued reading on my own.

 

What kind of music do you enjoy most?

-I enjoy classical music because it can be very relaxing.

 

What do you have in common with your friends?

-We have the same hobbies and share many interests.

What are the most important qualities in a friend?

-The most important qualities in a friend are honesty, loyalty and support.

 

What characteristics do you admire most in a friend?

-I like friends who are always happy, supportive and outgoing.

 

What kind of sports are you and your friends interested in?

My friends and I like football very much because we can exercise and enjoy being outside.

 

 

 

 

What do you and your friends like to do when you go out?

-My friends and I like to go to the movies or to the park when we go out. Both places give us a break from home and school.

 

How do you usually spend your holidays?

-I usually spend my holidays with my family in our town/village. We always eat a big meal and enjoy each other’s’ company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUTURE PLANS

 

What do you hope to do in the next few years?

-I hope to study at a secondary school so that I can eventually attend a university.

 

Which places would you particularly like to visit? Why?

-I would like to visit Texas because the people are very nice and the food is excellent. I can also practice my English in Texas.

 

What places would you particularly not like to visit? Why?

-I would not like to visit Alaska because it is very cold, and there are not many people.

 

 

What do you usually eat at mealtimes?

-I usually eat a salad, fruit and pasta at mealtimes. Sometimes I also eat a desert.

 

Do you have any habits that annoy any people?

-Yes, I bite my nails, and it annoys all of my friends. They say it is very unhealthy.

 

Do you have any hobbies?

-Yes, I like to go skating in the park with my friends. I also like to paint in my free time.

 

How did you become interested in your hobby?

-I learned how to skate and paint in primary school, and I have loved both activities ever since.

 

 

What kind of music do you enjoy most?

-I enjoy pop music because it makes me want to dance.

 

What kind of sports are you and your friends interested in?

-My friends and I enjoy swimming because it is relaxing and not competitive.

 

What do you and your friends like to do when you go out?

-My friends and I like to go to the cinema and eat at different restaurants when we go out.

 

How do you usually spend your holidays?

-I usually spend my holidays with my family in our town/village. We always eat a big meal and enjoy each other’s’ company.

Do you like wearing fashionable clothes? Why? Why not?

-Yes, I like wearing fashionable clothes because they make me feel very modern and stylish. / No, I don´t like wearing fashionable clothes because they are very expensive and often ridiculous.

 

What kind of music is fashionable among young people in your country?

-Rock music is very fashionable among young people in my country because the Spanish rock singers and bands are very talented.

 

Which fashion(s) do you think is particularly bad for young people?

-I believe that the fashion of going to bed late is very bad for young people because they need seven or eight hours of sleep a night.

 

GAMES AND SPORTS

 

Which indoor games do you play regularly?

-I regularly play ice hockey with my friends indoors because it is too hot to play outside.

 

Which indoor sports are popular in your country?

-Swimming and gymnastics are very popular indoor sports in my country.

 

Do you take part in any outdoor sports regularly? Which?

-Yes, I regularly play football outdoors with my friends.

 

 

Do you like watching any outdoor sports live or on TV?

-My family and I enjoy going to see football games live on occasion. However the tickets are expensive so we generally watch outdoor football on TV.

 

Which game(s) or sport(s) do you dislike? Why?

-I do not like American football because it is often violent, and the players are often injured.