Future Technology & AI
Directives for Test-Takers:
- Part 1: Provide personal answers. Use 2-3 sentences for each question. Stay relevant and concise.
- Part 2: You will have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to speak. Take notes during the preparation time to organize your ideas and cover all the bullet points.
- Part 3: Expand your answers by giving reasons, examples, and contrasting views. Aim to speak for about 1-2 minutes per question when prompted.
🟢 Part 1: Introduction
Explanation
Here, the examiner asks familiar questions about daily life. Keep your answers short but give some detail.
Questions:
- Do you use artificial intelligence in your daily life?
- Have you ever tried a smart device like Alexa or Siri?
- Do you think robots will be common in the future?
Band 5:
- Yes, I use AI. My phone has it.
- Yes, I tried Siri. It answers questions.
- Yes, robots will be everywhere.
Band 7:
- Yes, I think I use AI without realizing it. For example, Google Maps gives me directions, and YouTube suggests videos.
- Yes, I’ve used Siri a few times. It’s helpful for simple things like setting alarms.
- Yes, I think robots will be common in factories and maybe homes in the future.
Band 9:
- Definitely, I interact with AI every day. Recommendation systems, translation apps, and even my email filter are powered by AI.
- Yes, I’ve experimented with Siri and Alexa. They’re convenient, but sometimes still limited in understanding complex questions.
- I think robots will indeed become widespread, not only in industry but also in healthcare, education, and personal assistance.
🟦 Part 2: Cue Card
Explanation
- You get 1 minute to prepare and 1–2 minutes to speak.
- Try to cover all points on the card.
Describe a piece of technology you would like to have in the future.
You should say:
- What it would be
- What it could do
- How it would help you
- And explain why you would like to have it
Band 5:
“I want a robot. It can clean my room and cook food. It will help me because I don’t like cleaning. I want it because it makes life easy.”
Band 7:
“In the future, I’d like to have a flying car. It could help me travel faster and avoid traffic. I often waste time in traffic jams, so it would make life easier. Also, I think it would be fun and exciting to fly above the city.”
Band 9:
*”If I could choose a piece of future technology, I’d like to have a personal AI assistant that is almost like a human companion. It could manage my schedule, analyze my health data, and even suggest creative ideas for my work.
I’d like it because life is becoming more complicated, and such a device could reduce stress and make me more productive. It wouldn’t just be about convenience—it would actually enhance the quality of life by helping people make better decisions.”*
🟣 Part 3: Discussion
Explanation
- Duration: 4–5 minutes.
- Examiner asks abstract and opinion-based questions connected to Part 2.
- You should give longer, thoughtful answers with reasons and examples.
Questions:
- How might artificial intelligence change education in the future?
- Do you think people will lose jobs because of robots?
- Should governments control how AI is used?
Band 5:
- AI will help students learn. Maybe easier.
- Yes, robots will take some jobs.
- Yes, government must control.
Band 7:
- AI could change education by making lessons more personalized. Students might get individual help from AI tutors.
- Yes, some jobs will be replaced, but new jobs will also appear. For example, people will need to manage robots.
- Yes, governments should control AI, especially to make sure it is safe and fair.
Band 9:
- AI will probably transform education by offering personalized learning paths and real-time feedback. However, human teachers will still be necessary for emotional support and critical thinking skills.
- Yes, automation will replace repetitive jobs, but historically, technology has always created new opportunities. The challenge is to retrain workers for new industries.
- Absolutely, regulation is essential. Without control, AI could be misused for surveillance, misinformation, or inequality. Governments must ensure it benefits society as a whole.