PRACTICE TESTS PLUS

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TEST 1
Part 2 (4 minutes)

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your
photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s
photographs.
(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Look at the photographs on page 169 which show people studying.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why the people have chosen to study in these places.
1 minute
Thank you.

(Candidate B), do you ever study in a library?

30 seconds
Thank you.

Now, (Candidate B), turn to the photographs on page 170. They show people doing exercise. I’d like you
to compare the photographs, and say how good these types of exercise might be for the people in the
photos.
1 minute
Thank you.

(Candidate A), do you like team sports?

30 seconds
Thank you.

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TEST 1
Part 3 (4 minutes)

Now I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.

I’d like you to imagine some problems people may have to deal with when they are travelling on
holiday. Here are some ideas and a question for you to discuss.

First you have some time to look at the task on page 171.
15 seconds
Thank you.

Now talk to each other about how serious these problems might be when people go on holiday.
2 minutes
Thank you.

Now you have a minute to decide which problem would be the most stressful.
1 minute
Thank you.

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TEST 2
Part 2 (4 minutes)

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your
photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s
photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Look at the photographs on page 172. They show people on holiday.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what type of person would choose these holidays.
1 minute
Thank you.

(Candidate B), do you like beach holidays?

30 seconds
Thank you.

Now (Candidate B), look at your photogrpahs on page 173. They show people waiting.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say how the people may be feeling.
1 minute
Thank you.

(Candidate A), do you mind having to wait sometimes?

30 seconds
Thank you.

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TEST 2
Part 3 (4 minutes)

Now I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.

I’d like you to imagine a group of college students is organising a concert where local bands will
play. Here are some jobs that need doing and a question for you to discuss.
First you have some time to look at the task on page 174.
15 seconds
Thank you.

Now talk to each other about how easy or difficult it might be for students to do these jobs.
2 minutes
Thank you.

Now you have a minute to decide which job would be the most challenging for the students.
1 minute
Thank you.

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TEST 3
Part 2 (4 minutes)

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your
photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s
photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Look at the photographs on page 175. They show people and animals.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say how the people and the animals may be feeling. All
right?
1 minute
Thank you.

(Candidate B), do you like animals?

30 seconds
Thank you.

Now, (Candidate B), look at your photogrpahs on page 176. They show people playing different musical
instruments.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say how much the people may be enjoying the experience.
1 minute
Thank you.

(Candidate A), can you play an instrument?

30 seconds
Thank you.

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TEST 3
Part 3 (4 minutes)

Now I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.

I’d like you to imagine that you’re going to give a talk to a class of eleven-year-olds about how to
look after the environment. Here are some ideas you may want to include, and a question for you
to discuss.
First you have some time to look at the task on page 177.
15 seconds
Thank you.

Now talk to each other about how appealing these ideas would be for the children.
2 minute
Thank you.

Now you have a minute to decide which idea the children would find most difficult to understand.
1 minute
Thank you.

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TEST 4
Part 2 (4 minutes)

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your
photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s
photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Look at the photographs on page 178. They show people using
different types of transport.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why the people may have chosen to travel in
this way.
1 minute
Thank you.

(Candidate B), do you like travelling by bus?

30 seconds
Thank you.

Now, (Candidate B), turn to the photographs on page x. They show people playing different games.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say how interesting these games would be for
different age groups.
1 minute
Thank you.

(Candidate A), do you like computer games?

30 seconds
Thank you.

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TEST 4
Part 3 (4 minutes)

Now I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.

I’d like you to imagine that a group of students from another country is coming here on a visit.
Here are some situations where they may need some advice, and a question for you to discuss.
First you have some time to look at the task on page 180.
15 seconds
Thank you.

Now talk to each other about what advice you would give in these situations.
2 minutes
Thank you.

Now you have a minute to decide which is the most important to give advice about.
1 minute
Thank you.

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TEST 5
Part 2 (4 minutes)

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your
photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s
photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Look at the photographs on page 181. They show people taking a
break.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why the people needed a break.
1 minute
Thank you.

(Candidate B), do you take breaks when you’re studying / working?

30 seconds
Thank you.

Now, (Candidate B), look at your photogrpahs on page 182. They show people performing in front of
an audience.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say how the performers and the audience may be
feeling.
1 minute
Thank you.

(Candidate A), do you like going to concerts?

30 seconds
Thank you.

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TEST 5
Part 3 (4 minutes)

Now I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.

I’d like you to imagine that you’re giving somebody advice about how to learn a new language.
Here are some ways of learning a new language, and a question for you to discuss.
First you have some time to look at the task on page 183.
15 seconds
Thank you

Now talk to each other about how useful these ideas are when you’re learning a new language.
2 minute
Thank you

Now you have a minute to decide which way of learning would be the most difficult for a beginner.
1 minute
Thank you

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TEST 6
Part 2 (4 minutes)

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your
photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s
photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Look at the photographs on page 184. They show people
communicating in different ways.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say how necessary it is for the people to communicate
in these ways.
1 minute
Thank you

(Candidate B), do you use your phone a lot?

30 seconds
Thank you

Now, (Candidate B), look at your photogrpahs on page 186. They show people taking part in
competitions.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say how the people may be feeling.
1 minute
Thank you

(Candidate A), do you like competitions?

30 seconds
Thank you

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TEST 6
Part 3 (4 minutes)

Now I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.

I’d like you to imagine that a college / school is planning to invite people with interesting jobs to
come and tell students about their work. Here are some jobs they are thinking of, and a question for
you to discuss.
First you have some time to look at the task on page 185.
15 seconds
Thank you

Now talk to each other about how difficult or easy it might be to do these jobs.
2 minutes
Thank you

Now you have a minute to decide which two questions you would ask all the speakers.
1 minute
Thank you

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TEST 7
Part 2 (4 minutes)

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your
photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s
photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Look at the photographs on page 187. They show people paying
attention. I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why it’s important to pay attention in these
situations.
1 minute
Thank you

(Candidate B), do you always pay attention when people talk to you?
30 seconds
Thank you

Now, (Candidate B), turn to the photographs on page188. They show people meeting friends in different
places. I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why the friends may have chosen these
places to meet.
1 minute
Thank you

(Candidate A), how often do you see your friends?

30 seconds
Thank you

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TEST 7
Part 3 (4 minutes)

Now I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.

I’d like you to imagine that a college wants to offer students a series of workshops called ‘Skills for
Life’. Here are some topics they are thinking about, and a question for you to discuss.
First you have some time to look at the task on page 189.
15 seconds
Thank you

Now talk to each other about how useful the students might find each of these topics.
2 minutes
Thank you

Now you have a minute to decide which ‘Skills for Life’ workshops would be most popular with
students.
1 minute
Thank you

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TEST 8
Part 2 (4 minutes)

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your
photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s
photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Look at the photographs on page 190. They show people getting ready
for something.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say how the people might be feeling.
1 minute
Thank you

(Candidate B), do you take a long time to get ready in the morning?
30 seconds
Thank you

Now, (Candidate B), turn to the photographs on page 191. They show people listening.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say how important it is for the people to listen carefully.
1 minute
Thank you

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TEST 8
Part 3 (4 minutes)

Now I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.

I’d like you to think about the idea that there are some aspects of social media which people think
are important, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task on page 192.
15 seconds
Thank you

Now talk to each other about why people think these aspects of social media are important.
2 minutes
Thank you

Now you have a minute to decide which two aspects are the least important.
1 minute
Thank you

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