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.



Preparation Time

30

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60
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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Today is your co-worker’s first day at work, and he forgot to bring his lunch. Advise him on how he can remember to bring his lunch in the future.



Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

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 you had to suddenly change a plan. Maybe you can talk about a travel arrangement, a plan for a special event, or a job-related plan. What were you originally planning, why did you have to change it, and how did everything turn out in the end?



Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

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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Preparation Time

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

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Practice Test B - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds

Your supervisor at work is planning a summer activity for all staff in the company to join. It will be a fun event that everyone can enjoy. There are two options. Using the pictures and information, choose the option that you prefer. In the next part, you will need to persuade a co-worker that this is the best 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 Sailing the Lake
- three exciting hours sailing around the lake on an old-fashioned boat
- open buffet all afternoon
- accommodates up to 50 people
images Heritage Cultural Night
- stroll around the city’s heritage area and enjoy authentic food
- appreciate art and crafts from different cultures
- enjoy live music performances

Preparation Time

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

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

A co-worker suggests eating hot dogs from a street food vendor. Persuade this co-worker that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.



Your Co-workers choice

images Your Co-worker’s Choice
Street Hot Dogs
- eat different types of hot dogs and drink soda
- stroll on busy downtown streets or sit in public parks
- affordable prices

Your Choice

images Sailing the Lake
- three exciting hours sailing around the lake on an old-fashioned boat
- open buffet all afternoon
- accommodates up to 50 people

Your Choice

images Heritage Cultural Night
- stroll around the city’s heritage area and enjoy authentic food
- appreciate art and crafts from different cultures
- enjoy live music performances

Preparation Time

60

Recording ...

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

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Your colleague, Karen, wants to arrange a team-building picnic in order to improve communication and morale at work. She believes that it should be mandatory for all employees in the department. Your other co-worker, Dennis, thinks social events are a waste of time and that the picnic should be optional.
Choose ONE:
EITHER
A.Talk to Karen. Explain why the picnic should be optional.
OR
B.Talk to Dennis. Explain why the picnic should be mandatory.




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 all big corporations should donate a part of their profits to charity? 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 are walking in the fashion district when you see a lady wearing unusual shoes. Your friend Katherine knows a lot about shoes Call her, describe what you see, and ask her if she knows where you could buy them.



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Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

60
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