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

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Practice Test B - Speaking Practice Task

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about one of your best friends.



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60
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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Your nephew is moving out of his parents’ home for the first time. Advise him about what he might need to do when living on his own.



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30

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90
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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 when you won something. Maybe you can talk about a game that you played with friends, an award at school, or a contest you entered. What did you win, how did you win, and how did you feel about it?



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30

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60
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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.



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30

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60
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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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Preparation Time

30

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60
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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 are going on a camping trip with your family and need to purchase a tent. 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 a family member 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.



images Mountain Explorer Red Tent
- $250
- strong fabric to protect you from the weather
- ideal for wilderness camping year round
- sleeps four people
images Sunrise Blue Tent
- $350
- mesh roof lets you see the stars from your sleeping bag
- ideal for summer camping
- sleeps six people

Preparation Time

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

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

A family member is suggesting another choice. Persuade your family member that the tent you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.



Your Family’s Choice

images Your Family Member’s Choice
Classic 1950s Tent
- $400
- made from heavy, smelly canvas
- hot in summer and cold in winter
- sleeps up to ten people

Your Choice

images Mountain Explorer Red Tent
- $250
- strong fabric to protect you from the weather
- ideal for wilderness camping year round
- sleeps four people

Your Choice

images Sunrise Blue Tent
- $350
- mesh roof lets you see the stars from your sleeping bag
- ideal for summer camping
- sleeps six people

Preparation Time

60

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

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You and three co-workers, Alice, George, and Mike, work together on a project. Alice frequently calls in sick on Mondays. George thinks Alice is lying to get extra vacation time and wants the group to report her to the supervisor. Mike thinks Alice could really be sick and that the three of you should not get involved.
Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to George. Explain why the three of you should not get involved.
OR
Talk to Mike. Explain why the three of you should report Alice.




Preparation Time

60

Recording ...

60
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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Answer the following question.
Question: Do you think that children should be allowed to remain indoors during their breaks at school? Explain your reasons.




Preparation Time

60

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60
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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You just bought a designer phone from a company online. When it’s delivered, you see some problems. Call the customer service department of the phone company and describe in detail what the problems are. Ask if they can deliver a new phone to you, or refund your money if you prefer.



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Preparation Time

30

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60
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