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

Recently, your office was moved to a location outside of town, meaning that your co-worker Sally—a part-time employee and student—needs to buy a car. However, she cannot afford a car right now. Give her advice on how to handle the situation.



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 when you worked on a project in or around your home. Maybe you can talk about when you built something, fixed something, or cleaned something. What type of work was it, how did it turn out, and what made it memorable?



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

Recording ...

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

Your boss wants to congratulate everyone on the company’s anniversary by giving gift cards to all employees. You find 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 co-worker 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 Urban Grocery Store Gift Card
$40 for in-stor purchases
no expiry date
also accepted by the small coffee shop within the grocery store
images Top Style Hair Salon Gift Card
$45 Haircut
can be used at any location in the city
can be used for buying shampoo and conditioner

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 is suggesting another gift. Persuade this co-worker that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.



Your Friends Choice

images Your Friend’s Choice
$20 discount off of the $120 bungee jump
limited time offer: November 1-November 15
cannot be used with other coupons

Your Choice

images Urban Grocery Store Gift Card
$40 for in-stor purchases
no expiry date
also accepted by the small coffee shop within the grocery store

Your Choice

images Top Style Hair Salon Gift Card
$45 Haircut
can be used at any location in the city
can be used for buying shampoo and conditioner

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 co-worker Denny asked you to help him meet the deadline for an important project this weekend, but you have already promised to help your friend Samantha move. However, Denny might be fired if he does not finish the project on time. On the other hand, Samantha cannot move into her apartment without your help.
Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to Denny. Explain why you cannot help him.
OR
Talk to Samantha. Explain why you cannot help her.




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 if a family has young children, both parents should go out to work? Explain your reasons.




Preparation Time

60

Recording ...

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

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Some teenagers in your neighbour’s backyard are doing something a little strange. You decide to call your friend and tell her about what you are seeing. Explain in detail what you think the teenagers are doing and why it’s strange.



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Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

60
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