The Speaking Test

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Speaking Test Instructions

• The Speaking Test is 20 minutes.

• There are 8 tasks in the Speaking Test.
• Please try your best to answer all the questions.
2. 3.

1.

4.

1. Read the question here.

2. This is how much time you have to prepare.
3. This is how much time you have to record your answer.
4. Your Preparation Time starts once you see the question.
5. Read the question and think about your answer.

4.

1. When you hear “Start speaking now,” start to answer.

2. When you hear “Time is up,” stop talking.
3. You cannot stop or skip the recording.
4. The blue bar shows how much time you have used for your answer.

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Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice Preparation: 30 seconds
Recording: 90 seconds

A friend is looking for a summer job. Advise him about different ways he can find work for the
summer.

Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience Preparation: 30 seconds

Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about a great time you had with a family member or friend. Maybe you can talk about a
party, something you did together at school, a time you travelled with a friend, or anything
else you can remember. What happened and why was it memorable?

Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene Preparation: 30 seconds

Recording: 60 seconds

Describe some things that are happening in the picture below as well as you can. The person
with whom you are speaking cannot see the picture.

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Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions Preparation: 30 seconds
Recording: 60 seconds

In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?

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Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading Preparation: 60 seconds

Your family is relocating to another area, and you are looking for a new home there. You
found two suitable options. Using the pictures and information below, choose the option
that you prefer. In the next section, you will need to persuade a family member that your
choice is the better choice.

You do not need to speak for this part.

New Downtown Townhouse Detached Home in Quiet Neighbourhood

• $250,000 • $300,000
• 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom • 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
• 1,850 square feet • 2,800 square feet
• Close to public transportation and • 30 minutes from downtown; 5
shopping malls minutes from shops

Check if this is your choice. Check if this is your choice.

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Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading Preparation: 60 seconds
Recording: 60 seconds

Your family is suggesting another house. Persuade your family member that what you chose
is more suitable by comparing the two.

Your Family’s Choice

Charming Detached Home in the

Country

• $210,000
• 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
• 1,000 square feet
• 45 minutes from city; 25
minutes from shops

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Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation Preparation: 60 seconds
Recording: 60 seconds

A close cousin who lives in another country is coming to visit for a year. She tells you that
she would like to stay at your place to explore your country’s culture and to spend some time
with you. Your roommate does not agree and says you will have to move out if she comes.

Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to your cousin. Explain why she cannot move in for a year.
OR
Talk to your roommate. Explain why your cousin should be allowed to move in with you for a
year.

Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions Preparation: 30 seconds

Recording: 90 seconds

Question: Do you think that young adults should pay rent to their parents if they do not move
out by the age of 21? Explain your reasons.

Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation Preparation: 30 seconds

Recording: 60 seconds

You are in a furniture store and you see a table you would like to buy, but the store clerk
won’t let you take a photo. Phone a member of your family. Provide a full and clear
description of the table and ask if you can buy the table.

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