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Speaking Practice Test 1
Here, you have a full Speaking test. What the examiner says is shown in italics.
Speaking Part One: Interview
3-4 minutes
Good morning/afternoon. My name is ________ and this is my colleague ________.
And your names are?
Can I have your mark sheets please?
Thank you.
Where are you from, (Candidate A)?
And you, (Candidate B)?
Do you work or are you a student, (Candidate A)?
Where do you live?
And you, (Candidate B), do you work or are you a student?
Where do you live?
Now, let's talk about your daily life.
A, who do you live with?
B, what's your living situation like?
A, what do you usually do on weekends?
B, tell me about someone important in your life.
A, where do you like to go on holidays?
B, what do you usually do in the evenings?
Speaking Part Two: Discussion
5-6 minutes
Now, in this part of the test you're going to talk together. Here are some pictures that show different leisure activities.
Do you enjoy these different activities? Say why or why not. I'll say that again.
Do you enjoy these different activities? Say why or why not.
All right? Now, talk together.
[Allow candidates to discuss for 1-2 minutes]
Do you think...
- ...having a picnic with others is enjoyable?
- ...watching TV with company is good?
- ...playing games with others is fun?
- ...cooking with someone is difficult?
So, A, which of these activities do you prefer?
And you, B, which of these activities do you prefer?
Now, B, do you prefer spending time with others or alone? (Why?)
And what about you, A? (Do you prefer spending time with others or alone?) (Why?)
What's a good memory you have of doing one of these activities, A? (Why?)
And you, B? (What's a good memory you have of doing one of these activities?) (Why?)
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
