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Speaking Practice Test 7
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 shopping.
A, how often do you go shopping?
B, what's your favourite shop?
A, do you like shopping with friends?
Now A, tell me about something you bought last week.
B, where do you buy your clothes?
Now B, tell me about a shop near your home.
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 places to shop.
Do you like these different places to shop? Say why or why not. I'll say that again.
Do you like these different places to shop? Say why or why not.
All right? Now, talk together.
[Allow candidates to discuss for 1-2 minutes]
Do you think...
- ...shopping centres are good places to meet friends?
- ...small shops are friendly?
- ...markets are cheap?
- ...shopping online is easy?
So, A, which of these places do you like best?
And you, B, which of these places do you like best?
Now, do you prefer shopping in the morning or afternoon, B? (Why?)
And what about you, A? (Do you prefer shopping in the morning or afternoon?) (Why?)
Is it better to pay by card or with cash, A? (Why?)
And you, B? (Is it better to pay by card or with cash?) (Why?)
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
