SPEAKING 5 – CODE S5.

PART 1
In this part of the test, you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to
choose one of the topics from the two below and then talk for about one minute. You
have one minute to prepare your ideas.

A: What is Energy?

Energy, in the physics sense, is defined as capacity to perform work. More obviously,

it's the ability to effect changes in a physical system. A moving ball can hit another ball,
causing it to move. Current moving through a circuit can cause a lightbulb to emit light.
"Energy" is just the conversion rate between the two systems in each of these
examples.

B: Can you tell me some energy saving ideas?

Turn off what you’re not currently using.

Replace old electric stuffs

Run refrigerator at lower cooling settings

Use natural gas instead of electricity

Install solar panel to harness solar heat to your advantage and save fossil fuels.
Use clean energy if possible

PART 2
In this part of the test, you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at
the task prompt and then about three minutes to discuss the topic with your partner.
After that, the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.

For two candidates

You have been asked to suggest ways on how to conserve energy in your workplace.
Discuss the situation together and decide:
  What are some ways you can suggest to save energy?
 What are the most effective ways to reduce your energy costs?


Turn off equipment (TV, radio, oven, etc.) when you are done using it.

Turn off lights when you leave a room.

Use ‘smart home' devices that learn your habits while you are home and not at home.

Upgrade your heating/cooling equipment to a higher efficiency type system.

Use energy efficient window glazing or refletive window shades to reduce solar heat
gain inside your home.

Install an energy efficient hot water heater or reduce the temperature of your hot
existing water heater. Plus take shorter showers.

Use roofing materials that do not absorb but reflect solar energy.

Plant shade trees so they provde shade during the warmest time of the season/ day.

Install a solar panel array with sufficient capacity to provide electrical energy back to
your serving power company.

Close or open windows/doors to supplement your heating/cooling system during the

day.

Follow up questions
1 What can you do in your daily life to save energy?
2. How can you save energy washing and drying your clothes?
3. Is conservation of energy important?
Yes or No and why?