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UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS – TECHNOLOGY FOR INDUSTRIES

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FACULTY

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OVERVIEW OF SPEAKING TEST

A. SPEAKING TEST FORMAT

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B. SAMPLE OF SPEAKING TEST

1. Social interaction (3 points)

In this part, you must answer 3-6 questions about 2 different topics.

Step 1: Introduce yourself.

Step 2: Answer the questions given by the examiner.
2. Solution discussion (3 points)

In this part of the test, you are given A SITUATION and THREE OPTIONS for
you to choose from. You need to decide on THE BEST choice and JUSTIFY your
opinion.

Your family is planning on a holiday. There are three options that are reasonable to your
family time and financial budget: three-day trip to a foreign country, four-day trip to a
mountainous area, and a two-day trip at a beach resort. What do you think is the best
choice?
3. Topic Development (4 points)

In this part of the test, you are given A STATEMENT and some SUPPORTING
DETAILS, which are displayed in a MIND-MAP. You need to CLARIFY the
statement by using the supporting details and your OWN IDEAS.

Example: There are many considerations when choosing a job.

Job satisfaction

Salary Your own

Choosing a job idea

Working
conditions
- Do you think job satisfaction is more important than salary when you choose a job?

- Do you agree that salaries should reflect the level of contribution to the community that
the job makes?
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- Is there any change in employment in your country recently?

C. TEST TAKING STRATEGIES AND EXAMPLES:

1. Part 1. SOCIAL INTERACTION

a. An overview

Candidates listen to Examiner’s questions and answer all.

b. Test taking Strategies

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c. Example:

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2. Part 2: SOLUTION DISCUSSION

a. An overview

b. Test-taking strategies

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c. Sample:

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3. Part 3: Topic Development

a. An overview

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b. Test taking strategies and sample:

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Step 2:

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D. REVISION FOR EXAM

SITUATIONS:

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Situation:
You are considering buying a brand watch. There are three suggestions for how to get it:
+ Ordering through a website
+ Shopping in a mall
+ Calling over the phone
Which do you think is the best choice for you?
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Situation: You want to improve your English-speaking skill. There are three options for
you:
+ Joining an English club
+ Joining a class at an English center
+ Studying yourself
Which do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: You are considering taking up something as a way to keep fit. There are three
suggestions for you:
+ Going to the gym
+ Playing sports
+ Doing Yoga
What do you think is the best choice?
1_4
Situation: You and your friend are planning to play ‘Extreme sports’ (dangerous sports).
Three options are reasonable to your time and financial budget:
+ Climbing
+ Skateboarding
+ Surfing
What do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: You are thinking about how to have a special birthday cake for your best
friend. There are three options for you:
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 + Watch a video on YouTube to make it.
+ Buy it in a baker’s
+ Ask your friend for help.
What do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: You are going to have a picnic with your class. You are discussing what you
should bring to drink water. There are three options for you:
+ Carry your own reusable cups
+ Bring paper cups
+ Bring plastic cups.
What do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: Your family is going to build a new house. There are three options suggested:
+ Have an architecture design it
+ Design it yourself
+ Pick up any blueprint you like on the internet.
What do you think is the best choice?
Blueprint (n): a detailed plan to build a house
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Situation: You are building a new house. There are three options suggested for your hot
water system in your house:
+ Using gas
+ Using electricity
+ Using solar energy.
Which do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: Your friend loves painting. He wants to have a career related to trees or
animals. Three options are suggested:
+ Taking a short basic Art course.
+ Looking for a job in the museum.
+ Finding a job, save money then do a full-time course at Art college.
Which do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: Your parents are getting older. You are busy at work and do not have enough
time to take care of them. There are three options suggested:
+ Take them to a nursing home
+ Hire a maid to take care of them
+ Ask your children to spend time taking care of their grandparents and give them
money to do it.
What do you think is the best choice?

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Situation:
You are considering buying a new laptop. There are three suggestions for how to get it:
+ Ordering through a website
+ Shopping in a mall
+ Calling over the phone
Which do you think is the best choice for you?
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Situation: You are thinking about choosing a special gift for your best friend. There are
three options for you:
+ Dress, clothes
+ Cosmetics
+ Accessorize
What do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: You and your classmates are going on a picnic. You're debating what you
need to bring to drink water. There are three options for you:
+ Carry plastic cups.
+ Bring glasses
+ Bring your own reusable cups
What do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: Your family wants to construct a new home. There are three options suggested:
+ Being your own contractor
+ Hiring a home builder
+ Cooperation with builders

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What do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: You're constructing a new home. There are three solutions recommended for
your home's hot water system:
+ Using solar energy.
+ Using gas
+ Using electricity
Which do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: Your friend has to work long hours without a break so he doesn’t have enough
time for his family. There are THREE options for you to choose from:
+ Taking to his boss and negotiating a better work schedule
+ Try to work from home more often.
+ Finding a new job.
Which do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: Your parents are getting on in years. You are overworked and do not have
enough time to care for them. There are three options suggested:
+ Take them to a nursing facility.
+ Ask your children to spend time caring for their grandparents.
+ Hire a maid to take care of them
What do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: Your family is going to attend a big wedding party at the weekend and you
want to purchase some new clothes for all the family members. Your mother
recommends the following places to shop:
+ The supermarket
+ The market
+ The clothes store
What do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: Your sister is very good at English. She wants to find a part-time job while
she is studying at college. What job is the best for her?

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 + Working as a tour guide
+ Working at a Language school.
+ Working as a nanny
What do you think is the best choice?
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Situation: Your closest friend is looking for a place to settle down with his family (his
wife and two high school-aged children). Where do you think is the best for his family?
+ A place should be located close to a good school.
+ A place with many markets.
+ A place near his office.
What do you think is the best choice?
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TOPIC: The Internet is a good source to collect information in the digital age.

Easy access

Rich Your own

information Internet idea

Low cost
+ How often do you use the internet?
+ What are your favorite websites?
+ How important is the internet to you?
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TOPIC: There are many reasons for learning a foreign language.

Enhance
communication

Learning a
Increase Your own
foreign
knowledge idea
language

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opportunities
+ How many foreign languages do you know?
+ Do you take part in any language clubs?
+ Do you think learning a foreign language is important to you? Why?
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TOPIC: There are many ways to stay healthy.

Do exercises

Eat healthy Your own

Ways to stay
food idea
healthy

Think positively
+ Why do you think a lot of people are unhealthy these days?
+ What should be done to promote a healthy living style?
+ Do you think schools should teach children how to stay healthy?
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TOPIC: There are some drawbacks when taking up sports.

Injuries

Time Your own

limitation Playing sports idea

Physical effects

+ Do you like playing sports?

+ What types of sports are popular in your school?
+ What are the disadvantages of playing sports?
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TOPIC: Healthy food helps us in various spheres of life.

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 Improving brainpower

Increasing energy Healthy food Your own idea

Preventing sickness

+ What’s your favorite meal of the day?

+ What does a healthy diet look like to you?

+ How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you have per day?
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TOPIC: There are many factors polluting the environment.
Factories

Your own
Household Environment
idea
pollution

Vehicles

+ How does each factor make the environment polluted?

+ In your opinion, which is the most serious factor?
+ What should we do to protect the environment?
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TOPIC: There are some benefits of historical buildings.

Witness the past

Help the young Your own idea

Historical buildings
learn about history

Attract tourists
+ Are there historical buildings in any cities, or towns?

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 + Are historical buildings important in social life?
+ What roles do historical buildings play?

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TOPIC: There are some advantages of renewable energy.
Save money

Good for Renewable energy Your own

health idea

Unlimited source

+ What is renewable energy?

+ Is renewable energy popular nowadays?
+ What are the advantages of renewable energy?
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TOPIC: There are some reasons why we should take part in art classes.
Help us think creatively

Improve imagination Your own idea

Art classes

Enjoy life more

+ What kinds of art classes are available in your town?

+ Should people of any ages take part in art classes?
+ Why should we join art classes?
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TOPIC: There are some challenges of old age.

Poor health

Your own idea

Feeling lonely The old

Low income
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 + Are people scared of getting old? Why?

+ Are there any old people in your town?

+ What are the challenges of old age?

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TOPIC: The Internet is an excellent resource for gathering information in the digital era.

Low cost

Rich information Your own idea

Internet

Easy access

+ How often do you browse the Internet?

+ Which websites do you enjoy visiting?
+ How essential is the internet to you?
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TOPIC: There are several reasons to study a foreign language.

Improve job
opportunities

Increase Learning a foreign Your own

knowledge language idea

Enhance
communication

+ How many languages can you speak?

+ Do you join any language clubs?
+ Do you believe it is vital for you to study a foreign language? Why?
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TOPIC: There are several methods for maintaining one's health.

Think positively
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Eat healthy food Ways to stay Your own idea

 Do exercises

+ Why do you think so many individuals are unhealthy nowadays?

+ What should be done to encourage a healthy lifestyle?
+ Do you think children should be taught how to keep healthy in schools?
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TOPIC: There are several disadvantages to participating in sports.
Injuries

Physical effects Playing sports Your own idea

Time limitation

+ Do you often play a sport? Why/ why not?

+ What types of sports are popular in your country? Why?
+ What are the drawbacks of participating in sports?
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Healthy food helps us in various spheres of life.

Easy access

Rich Your own

information Internet idea

Low cost

+ What’s your favourite meal of the day?

+ What does a healthy diet look like to you?

+ How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you have per day?
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TOPIC: Several reasons pollute the environment.

Factories

Household Environment pollution Your own idea

Vehicles

+ How does each component contribute to the pollution of the environment?

+ In your opinion, which is the most serious factor?
+ How can we protect the environment?
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TOPIC:

Witness the past

Attract tourists Historical buildings Your own idea

Help the young learn about

history

+ Are there historical buildings in any cities, or towns?

+ Are historical buildings important in social life?
+ What roles do historical buildings play?

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TOPIC: There are some pros when using renewable energy?.

Save money

Good for health Renewable energy Your own idea

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Vehicles
+ What is renewable energy?
+ Is renewable energy popular nowadays?
+ What are the advantages of renewable energy?
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TOPIC: There are several reasons to study art.
Enjoy life more

Improve Art classes Your own idea

imagination

Help us think creatively

+ What kinds of art classes are available in your town?

+ Should people of age take part in art classes?
+ Why should we join art classes?
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TOPIC: There are some challenges for Elderly People in Our Society.

Low income

Poor health The old age Your own idea

Feeling lonely

+ Is it common for people to be fearful about becoming old? Why?

+ Is your town populated by a large number of elderly people?
+ What are the difficulties that come with becoming older?

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