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 friend is worried about making a good impression on her first day at her new job. Give her advice about what she should and should not do on her first day.



Preparation Time

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 had to learn something new. Maybe you can talk about a time when you learned a new skill, a new language, or a new lesson. What was it, when did it happen, and how did it make you feel?



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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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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 a teacher at the local elementary school. You need to plan a field trip for the kids. There are two choices. 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, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part.



images Train Ride
- Ride a 100-year-old train
- Learn about the history and future of railway transportation
- $5 per child
images Aquarium Explorer
- Just opened in your city last month
- Learn about sea creatures and marine ecosystems
- $10 per child, includes lunch

Preparation Time

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

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Your co-worker is suggesting another field trip.Persuade her that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.



Your Co-Worker’s Choice

images Your co-worker’s Choice
City Hall Tour
- See government officers at work
- Sit and watch a city council meeting
- Free for everyone

Your Choice

images Train Ride
- Ride a 100-year-old train
- Learn about the history and future of railway transportation
- $5 per child

Your Choice

images Aquarium Explorer
- Just opened in your city last month
- Learn about sea creatures and marine ecosystems
- $10 per child, includes lunch

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

You are taking a college course and have a group project due next week. One of your group members, Andy, has not completed his part of the project because he has been busy at work. He wants to ask for an extension. The instructor, Ms. Pratt, said that she would only give extensions for special situations.
Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to Andy. Explain why he must complete his work.
OR
Talk to Ms. Pratt. Explain why your group should get an extension.




Preparation Time

60

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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 Canadian citizens over 18 years old must be required to vote in government elections? 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 at an interior decorating store and see an interesting wallpaper design. Your friend, Laura, has been wanting to change the look of her room. Call Laura and describe in detail what the wallpaper design looks like, and ask if she would be interested in using it for her room.



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Preparation Time

30

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60
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