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Speaking Practice Test 8
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 food.
A, what's your favourite food?
B, can you cook?
A, what did you eat for breakfast today?
Now A, tell me about food from your country.
B, where do you usually eat lunch?
Now B, tell me about a meal you really liked.
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 eat.
Do you like these different places to eat? Say why or why not. I'll say that again.
Do you like these different places to eat? Say why or why not.
All right? Now, talk together.
[Allow candidates to discuss for 1-2 minutes]
Do you think...
- ...eating in restaurants is special?
- ...cooking at home is good?
- ...eating in cafeterias is quick?
- ...having a picnic is fun?
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 eating with friends or family, B? (Why?)
And what about you, A? (Do you prefer eating with friends or family?) (Why?)
Is it better to eat three big meals or lots of small meals, A? (Why?)
And you, B? (Is it better to eat three big meals or lots of small meals?) (Why?)
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
