Speaking tests Unit 3 Global Communication

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Your partner and you will answer some questions so that your teacher can get to know you
better. Please answer your questions when it is your turn. Avoid the temptation of interrupting
your partner when it’s his / her turn.

Part 2
Student A: In this part you will have to
describe picture 1 and talk about the topic it
represents. You will have 1 minute to
prepare what you want to say.
Student B: In this part you will have to
describe picture 2 and talk about the topic it
represents. You will have 1 minute to
prepare what you want to say.

Please note that your teacher may ask you to compare and contrast the two pictures. Please
avoid the temptation of interrupting your partner when it’s his / her turn.

PICTURE 1 (Student A) PICTURE 2 (Student B)

Social media connectivity Fake news

Part 3
In this part you will have a discussion with your partner according to the cards below.

CARD 1 – Student 1 CARD 2 – Student 2

TOPIC: You think everyone should read
print media.
Prompts:
• no need for an internet connection
• more accurate and reliable information
• at your disposal at any time
• easily stored for future usage
TOPIC: You believe we should only read
the news online in digital newspapers or on
social media.
Prompts:
• a waste of natural resources
• a source of pollution
• not affordable for everyone
• less up-to-date news coverage
 Unit 3 Global Communication Speaking tests

Teacher’s Guide

Part 1
The aim of this part is to get the students at ease and to activate their speaking skills. Ask each
student 2-3 questions depending on how forthcoming they are.
I’d like to ask you a few questions. Student A, we will start with you and then I will ask student B
some questions. Please do not interrupt your partner when it isn’t your turn to speak.

Student A: Student B:
a. Do you read a. Where do you get your news from? Why?
newspapers? Why / Why b. Are you addicted to social media? Justify.
not?
c. What applications do you find really
b. What do you usually use the internet useful for teens?
for?
c. What’s your favourite social media
platform? Why?

Let’s start with student A. Are you ready for a few questions?
Right, student B, it’s your turn now.

Part 2
In this part I am going to show you two pictures. You will have 1 minute to think about and
prepare what you want to say and then I am going to ask you to describe your picture and
speak about the topic that it’s about for about 2 minutes. Student A, I would like you to look at
picture 1. Student B, can you please look at picture 2? You have one minute to prepare.
Right, student A, are you ready to describe your picture and speak about your topic? Student
B, please do not interrupt student A when he / she is speaking.
Thank you. It’s your turn now student B. Student A, please do not interrupt student B when
he / she is speaking.

Part 3

This is the final part of your speaking test. In this part I’d like you to have a conversation of about 4
minutes in which one of you thinks everyone should read newspapers and the other disagrees.
You will be given a card with some prompts that can help you develop your ideas.
Remember to involve your partner in the conversation. You have 1 minute to prepare. Are you
ready to start?
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