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Speaking Practice Test 2
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 friends.
A, how many good friends have you got?
B, where do you meet your friends?
A, what do you and your friends like doing together?
Now A, tell me about your best friend.
B, when do you see your friends?
Now B, tell me what you did with your friends last weekend.
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 activities with friends.
Do you like these different activities with friends? Say why or why not. I'll say that again.
Do you like these different activities with friends? Say why or why not.
All right? Now, talk together.
[Allow candidates to discuss for 1-2 minutes]
Do you think...
- ...playing sports with friends is fun?
- ...going to cafes with friends is expensive?
- ...studying with friends is helpful?
- ...going to the cinema with friends is good?
So, A, which of these activities do you like best?
And you, B, which of these activities do you like best?
Now, do you like having lots of friends or just a few good friends, B? (Why?)
And what about you, A? (Do you like having lots of friends or just a few good friends?) (Why?)
What makes a good friend, A? (Why?)
And you, B? (What makes a good friend?) (Why?)
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
