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.



Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

A friend is trying to learn a new language as he has to visit some place abroad. Advise him about how he can learn a new language more quickly.



Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

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 did not succeed at something. Maybe you can talk about a project at work, a relationship, when you tried to play a sport, or anything else you can remember. How did you feel and how did you cope with failure?



Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

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

Recording ...

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 happen next?



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Preparation Time

30

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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 want to buy a new pair of sunglasses. 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 one.



images Fashion Plus Sunglasses

- Wayfarer sunglasses

- UV Protection

- Plastic frame

- Price $150
images Aviator Zone

- Aviator sunglasses

- Black tint with 100% UV Protection

- Metallic Frame

- Price $200

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 option. Persuade her that what you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.



Comparing and Persuading

images Your friend’s choice

Eye Frames Sunglasses

- Oval shaped frame

- Light blue tint

- Perfect for driving

- Price $250

Your Choice

images Fashion Plus Sunglasses

- Wayfarer sunglasses

- UV Protection

- Plastic frame

- Price $150

Your Choice

images Aviator Zone

- Aviator sunglasses

- Black tint with 100% UV Protection

- Metallic Frame

- Price $200

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

Your sister wants you to accompany her on a trip abroad and has made bookings for both of you. However, you are busy volunteering with a charity organization that plans to organize a thanksgiving lunch for the homeless.

Choose ONE:

EITHER

Talk to the head of the charity. Tell him that your sister has made reservations for you and cannot cancel the trip. You can help in the initial planning but will have to leave on the day of the event.

OR

Talk to your sister and tell her that you have been working very hard for the event and do not want to let your team down in the end. Preparation Time




Preparation Time

60

Recording ...

60
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Practice Test A - Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Question: Do you think scientists and engineers are more valued in society than musicians and painters? Preparation Time




Preparation Time

60

Recording ...

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

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You went to a vintage café with your friend and the unusual décor was quite shocking for you. Call your mother and provide a clear and full description of the unusual room. Tell her what you liked and disliked about the décor of the café.



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Preparation Time

30

Recording ...

60
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End of the Speaking Test

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