Units 1–6 Speaking test
Student A
Questions and topics to discuss
Ask these questions. Answer your partner’s questions.
1. Describe an ongoing ambition you have. What have
you accomplished toward that goal?
2. What kind of technology consumer are you? Do you
like to buy a lot of new gadgets, or not?
3. What kind of pressures did you feel growing up?
4. Give an example of interesting or remarkable animal
behavior.
5. Is there anything you’ve done that you now realize
you could have been injured doing?
6. What can retailers do to attract you to their store or
website?
7. Do you think confidential information at businesses is
more or less secure these days? Why or why not?
8. Do you think there are generational differences in
views on privacy? Explain.
Conversation 1
What is your opinion of multitasking? Do you think
it’s possible for a person to do more than one task at
the same time? Tell your partner your opinion.
Use conversation strategies to make your conversation
flow. Some of the strategies you learned in these units are:
● Signal what you predict, expect, or assume to be
true with expressions like supposedly / evidently.
● Use expressions like granted when someone makes
a point that is good, but it doesn’t change your opinion.
Listen and react to your partner’s opinion.
Conversation 2
How has what we read and how we read changed in
recent years? Tell your partner your opinion.
Use conversation strategies to make your conversation
flow. Some of the strategies you learned in these units are:
● Change your view or express a contrasting view
with expressions like having said that.
● Add and focus on a new view with expressions like
on top of that / not to mention.
Listen and react to your partner’s opinion.
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Student B
Questions and topics to discuss
Ask these questions. Answer your partner’s questions.
1. What do you most typically read (e.g., novels, blogs,
magazines, etc.)?
2. What is your favorite high-tech gadget? Why?
3. Do you ever multitask? If so, what tasks do you do at
the same time?
4. What is something in your life that you don’t want to
take for granted?
5. What are some ways that humans have had a
positive impact on the natural world?
6. What device is being increasingly used in your
country these days?
7. Is there anything that retailers do that discourages
you from shopping with them?
8. How widespread do you think online security problems
are? Do you have any personal experiences with this?
Conversation 1
How has shopping changed in recent years? Tell
your partner your opinion.
Use conversation strategies to make your conversation
flow. Some of the strategies you learned in these units are:
● Signal what you predict, expect, or assume to be
true with expressions like supposedly / evidently.
● Use expressions like granted when someone makes
a point that is good, but it doesn’t change your opinion.
Listen and react to your partner’s opinion.
Conversation 2
What are some ways that humans have had a
negative impact on the natural world? What can be
done about this? Tell your partner your opinion.
Use conversation strategies to make your conversation
flow. Some of the strategies you learned in these units are:
● Change your view or express a contrasting view
with expressions like having said that.
● Add and focus on a new view with expressions like
on top of that / not to mention.
Listen and react to your partner’s opinion.
 
Student C
Questions and topics to discuss
Ask these questions. Answer your partner’s questions.
1. Do you think it’s important for people to read classic
literature? Why or why not?
2. Do you believe privacy is an issue to worry about
these days? Why or why not?
3. What is your favorite labor-saving gadget? Why?
4. Would you rather visit the Sahara Desert or the
Antarctic? Why?
5. What is something you use that may become
obsolete in the future?
6. Are there any feats that people have been recently
attempting that you think are too dangerous?
7. How much do you worry about businesses losing, or
someone stealing, your confidential information?
8. What are some social pressures you have resisted?
Conversation 1
How have social pressures changed over time? Tell
your partner your opinion.
Use conversation strategies to make your conversation
flow. Some of the strategies you learned in these units are:
● Signal what you predict, expect, or assume to be
true with expressions like supposedly / evidently.
● Use expressions like granted when someone
makes a point that is good, but it doesn’t change
your opinion.
Listen and react to your partner’s opinion.
Conversation 2
What are some differences between small businesses
and big box stores? Which do you shop at? Why?
Tell your partner your opinion.
Use conversation strategies to make your conversation
flow. Some of the strategies you learned in these units are:
● Change your view or express a contrasting view
with expressions like having said that.
● Add and focus on a new view with expressions like
on top of that / not to mention.
Listen and react to your partner’s opinion.
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Student D
Questions and topics to discuss
Ask these questions. Answer your partner’s questions.
1. What are two or three of the most interesting
experiences that you would put in your memoir?
2. Would you like to have a custom-built robot? If so,
what would you like it to be able to do?
3. What is something in your life that has taken time to
adjust to?
4. What is an animal that you think has considerable
intelligence? Why?
5. In your opinion, what is the most amazing feat
someone has recently achieved?
6. How effective do you think coupons are as a
marketing tool?
7. Do you pay attention to the ethics of a company
when you decide where to shop? Why or why not?
8. Do you think companies need to do more to protect
sensitive and confidential information?
Conversation 1
Do you think there are more social pressures in life
for a young person or for an adult? Why or why not?
Tell your partner your opinion.
Use conversation strategies to make your conversation
flow. Some of the strategies you learned in these units are:
● Signal what you predict, expect, or assume to be
true with expressions like supposedly / evidently.
● Use expressions like granted when someone makes
a point that is good, but it doesn’t change your opinion.
Listen and react to your partner’s opinion.
Conversation 2
What do you think are some ways in which humans
can learn or have learned from the natural world?
Tell your partner your opinion.
Use conversation strategies to make your conversation
flow. Some of the strategies you learned in these units are:
● Change your view or express a contrasting view
with expressions like having said that.
● Add and focus on a new view with expressions like
on top of that / not to mention.
Listen and react to your partner’s opinion.
 
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