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Practice Test B - Speaking Test

Speaking Test Instructions

For this sample test, you should make sure that you complete each task within the given time.

In this sample test, no score will be provided for any of the Speaking tasks, and your answers will not be recorded. If you wish to record your own answers, record and save your responses using your computer microphone or your own recording device (cellphone, digital recorder, etc.).

On the official test, if you do not finish a task in the time provided, the screen will move to the next task. You cannot go back to the previous task. However, in this sample test, in order to move forward in the test you must click on “NEXT.”

Try to complete this practice Speaking Test in around 20 minutes.

Speaking Instructional Video

Practice Test B - Speaking Practice Task
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about one of your best friends.

Preparation Time

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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Your friend has to work with a classmate on a school project. The classmate doesn’t do any work, so your friend does everything. Your friend feels upset and angry. Advise your friend about what he should do to solve this problem

Preparation Time

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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about a time you participated in a program. Maybe you can talk about a time you participated in a language program, an art workshop, or a summer camp. What was the program, what did you do, and why did you want to participate?

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Practice Test B - 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.

Preparation Time

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Practice Test B - 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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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Instructions

This task is made up of THREE parts:
1. Choose an option
2. Preparation time
3. Speaking

Click next to continue.

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
Preparation: 60 seconds

You and your friend Daniel are looking for a place to sit down and enjoy a drink. 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 Daniel that your choice is the better choice.
If you do not choose an option, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part.

Modern Coffee Shop
- $7 per coffee
- free internet
- modern interior with air conditioning
- specializes in coffee, sweets, and baked goods

Cozy Smoothie Shop
- $5 per smoothie
- outdoor seats available
- cozy and friendly atmosphere
- specializes in a variety of mixed fruit and vegetable drinks

Preparation Time

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Daniel is suggesting a nearby lemonade stand. Persuade him that the location you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

Your Colleague’s Choice

Your Colleague’s Choice
Family Lemonade Stand
- fast service
- $3 per lemonade
- uses fresh, organic lemons
- sidewalk seats available

Your Choice

Modern Coffee Shop
- $7 per coffee
- free internet
- modern interior with air conditioning
- specializes in coffee, sweets, and baked goods

Preparation Time

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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You have recently started a new job. An employee at your new workplace is retiring and a colleague, Ming, has asked everyone to chip in $30 for a retirement gift. However, you do not know the person who is retiring and your spouse believes that you should not spend this much money on a gift for a stranger.
Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to Ming. Explain why you should not have to chip in any money for a retirement gift.
OR
Talk to your spouse. Explain why you should chip in the money for a retirement gift.

Preparation Time

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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Answer the following question and give reasons for your answer.
Question: Do you think high school graduates should work for a while before going to university? Explain your reasons.

Preparation Time

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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You are at a festival downtown, and you see an interesting parade. Your friend Gloria likes parades. Call Gloria, describe in detail what the parade looks like, and ask her if she would like to come and see it.

Preparation Time

Start Recording

End of the Speaking Test NEXT

Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

This is the end of the Speaking Test.

Practice Test B - Speaking Test NEXT

Speaking Test Instructions

Speaking Instructional Video NEXT

Practice Test B - Speaking Practice Task NEXT Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about one of your best friends.

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice NEXT Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Your friend has to work with a classmate on a school project. The classmate doesn’t do any work, so your friend does everything. Your friend feels upset and angry. Advise your friend about what he should do to solve this problem

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience NEXT Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about a time you participated in a program. Maybe you can talk about a time you participated in a language program, an art workshop, or a summer camp. What was the program, what did you do, and why did you want to participate?

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene NEXT 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.

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions NEXT Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

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

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading NEXT

Instructions

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading NEXT Preparation: 60 seconds

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading NEXT Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Daniel is suggesting a nearby lemonade stand. Persuade him that the location you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation NEXT Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions NEXT Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Answer the following question and give reasons for your answer. Question: Do you think high school graduates should work for a while before going to university? Explain your reasons.

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation NEXT Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You are at a festival downtown, and you see an interesting parade. Your friend Gloria likes parades. Call Gloria, describe in detail what the parade looks like, and ask her if she would like to come and see it.

End of the Speaking Test NEXT

Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Practice Test B - Speaking Test

Speaking Instructional Video

Practice Test B - Speaking Practice Task
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
Preparation: 60 seconds

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Answer the following question and give reasons for your answer.
Question: Do you think high school graduates should work for a while before going to university? Explain your reasons.

Practice Test B - Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds