1. all about the weather
The weather is usually connected to your hometown. the response need not be very long, but you should be able to make clear statements about the general weather patterns, and a brief summary of the different seasons.
Essential vocabulary
Celsius
rainy
minus
spring
seasons
fluctuates
Gusty wind
summer
comfortable
Afternoon shower
storms
winter
mild
moist
dust
flooding
climate
drought
thunder
Dry spell
humid
sunny
snow
misty
dry
valley
altitude
breeze
temperature
cloudy
fog
Typhoons
winds
Clear sky
smog
downpour
central
degrees
fall
monsoon
2. all about transportation
this topic is often used in the latter part of stage1.you may be asked to compare various forms of transportation or be asked to comment on the changes.you may be asked your opinions as well.
essential vocabulary
convenient
Rush hours
winding
regulations
restrictions
Bus/subway line
crowded
parking
cyclists
Express route
construction
exhaust
Freeway
walkway
exit
hills
Heavy traffic
Obey traffic rules
Overhead crossing
slippery
Wide/narrow
highway
Lorry/truck
speed
steep
Traffic jam
Bumper to bumper
Traffic lights
Well-maintained
Land/alley
pedestrians
bridges
Dusty roads
Overhead crossing
port
intersection
blocked
accidents
flyovers
3. all about my job
the topic will very likely come up if you are currently working.you need to be carefull about the terms of your work.. many of them can be anticipated.
Essential vocabulary
duties
coordinate
In charge of
employed
responsibilitise
represent
routine
Fired/sacked
hired
Under pressured
Day off
trained
boss
Junior level
Do overtime
recruited
State owned
salary
On leave
resume
Foreign owned
handle
rewarding
Job title
Joint venture
operate
challenging
executive
resigned
Day to day
conditions
quit
promoted
submit
career
position
assist
deadline
ambitions
conduct
4. all about my studies
if you are on the academic module,it is very likely that you will be asked about current,past,or
Essential vocabulary
Major in
Teaching style
proffessor
curriculum
Graduated from
Technical program
Homework
headmaster
Post graduate
electives
term
Key school
subject
pass
semester
roommates
First year
fail
Public school
cafeteria
schoolarship
Class size
Private school
Class monitor
lectures
Sit in rows
classmates
qualified
examination
Under stress
thesis
review
dormitory
assignment
Teaching methods
memorize
Bachelor/master
Extra-curricular
entrance
analyse
degree
activities
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