Practice Test A - 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 A - 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 A - Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Your friend would like to get a pet. She lives in an apartment building with a roommate. Give her advice on things to do when getting a pet in her situation.



Preparation Time

30

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90
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about a time when you received a special letter or email. Maybe you received an email from a friend with good news, a letter of acceptance from a school or club, or even a postcard from another country. Who sent it, what was the message about, and why was it so memorable?



Preparation Time

30

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60
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Practice Test A - 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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Preparation Time

30

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

Instructions


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

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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds

You and a friend are taking a weekend trip to a popular beach town 100 kilometres away, and you need to decide what type of transportation to use. 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 your friend 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. you do not choose an option, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part. speaking message



images Speed Train
• round trip ticket: $70
• 1-hour trip each way
• snacks and drinks available for purchase
• washroom, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning on board
images Fast Bus
• round trip ticket: $40
• 2-hour trip each way
• makes a stop for snacks and drinks
• washroom and air conditioning on board

Preparation Time

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

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Your friend is suggesting another type of transportation. Persuade your friend that the transportation option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.



Your Family’s Choice

images Retro Rental Car
• $100 per day plus the cost of gas
• 3-hour trip one-way
• no radio or air conditioning
• need to pay for parking

Your Choice

images Speed Train
• round trip ticket: $70
• 1-hour trip each way
• snacks and drinks available for purchase
• washroom, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning on board

Your Choice

images Fast Bus
• round trip ticket: $40
• 2-hour trip each way
• makes a stop for snacks and drinks
• washroom and air conditioning on board

Preparation Time

60

Recording ...

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

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

A co-worker would like to trade shifts with you so that she can attend a concert. She has been waiting for years for the opportunity to see this concert. If you agree to trade shifts with your co-worker, you will miss your friend’s birthday party.
Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to your co-worker. Explain why you cannot trade shifts with her. OR
Talk to your friend. Explain why you won’t be able to attend her birthday party.




Preparation Time

60

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60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Answer the following question.
Question: Do you think that police officers should have the right to read people’s cellphone messages when conducting investigations? Explain your reasons.




Preparation Time

60

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

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You are at a restaurant ordering takeout food for dinner, and you see a kids’ meal that your two younger brothers might like. Call your brothers, who are at home. Describe in detail what the kids’ meal looks like, and ask your brothers if they’d like you to order them each a kids’ meal.



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Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

60
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End of the Speaking Test

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