Oral test 3
Student A Ask these questions. Answer your
partner’s questions. Discuss the topics. Use the
conversation strategies.
Conversation strategies
• Make sure you get things right.
Use “checking” expressions: Did you say on
Main Street? Correct yourself: No, wait. On
Beach Street.
• Keep the conversation friendly, and keep it
going.
Say “no” in a friendly way: No, I’m not really into
sports. Make a comment and ask a follow-up
question: That’s interesting. What did you like
to do as a child?
1. Do you like to read?
2. What do you want to read next?
3. Where do you come from?
4. What are your hobbies?
Use the conversation strategies.
Conversation strategies
Make comments to show you are interested, such as
That sounds nice, How interesting, or You’re kidding!
Use expressions like What do you call . . . ? if you
can’t remember a word. Use expressions like You
mean . . . ? to check or suggest words and names.
5. What did you do last weekend?
6. Who’s your favorite musician?
7. What does your favorite musician look like?
Use the conversation strategies.
Conversation strategy
Start and continue a conversation as long as you
can.
8. You are standing in line for a concert. It starts
snowing.
Take turns making suggestions. Use the conversation
strategy.
Conversation strategy
Respond with your opinion. Use expressions such
as That’s a great idea or I’d like to, but . . .
9. Let’s go see that new superhero movie tonight.
Take turns making your own polite requests. Use the
conversation strategy.
Conversation strategies
Respond by showing agreement. Make offers and
promises with will.
10. Do you mind . . . ?
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Student B Ask these questions. Answer your
partner’s questions. Discuss the topics. Use the
conversation strategies.
Conversation strategies
• Make sure you get things right.
Use “checking” expressions: Did you say on
Main Street? Correct yourself: No, wait. On
Beach Street.
• Keep the conversation friendly, and keep it
going.
Say “no” in a friendly way: No, I’m not really into
sports. Make a comment and ask a follow-up
question: That’s interesting. What did you like
to do as a child?
1. Are you artistic?
2. What’s your favorite game to play?
3. Are you a pack rat?
4. Are you a full-time student?
Use the conversation strategies.
Conversation strategies
Make comments to show you are interested, such as
That sounds nice, How interesting, or You’re kidding!
Use expressions like What do you call . . . ? if you
can’t remember a word. Use expressions like You
mean . . . ? to check or suggest words and names.
5. What did you do last summer?
6. Do you talk on the phone a lot?
7. What does your teacher look like?
Use the conversation strategies.
Conversation strategy
Start and continue a conversation as long as you
can.
8. You’re standing in line at the bank. The person in
front of you is wearing a T-shirt with your favorite
band on it.
Take turns making suggestions. Use the conversation
strategy.
Conversation strategy
Respond with your opinion. Use expressions such
as That’s a great idea or I’d like to, but . . .
9. Let’s get Thai food tonight.
Take turns making your own polite requests. Use the
conversation strategy.
Conversation strategies
Respond by showing agreement. Make offers and
promises with will.
10. Would you mind . . . ?
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Student C Ask these questions. Answer your
partner’s questions. Discuss the topics. Use the
conversation strategies.
Conversation strategies
• Make sure you get things right.
Use “checking” expressions: Did you say on
Main Street? Correct yourself: No, wait. On
Beach Street.
• Keep the conversation friendly, and keep it
going.
Say “no” in a friendly way: No, I’m not really into
sports. Make a comment and ask a follow-up
question: That’s interesting. What did you like
to do as a child?
1. Do you like to travel?
2. Where do you want to live?
3. How much do you usually pack when you
go on vacation?
4. What do you do with your old CDs?
Use the conversation strategies.
Conversation strategies
Make comments to show you are interested, such as
That sounds nice, How interesting, or You’re kidding!
Use expressions like What do you call . . . ? if you
can’t remember a word. Use expressions like You
mean . . . ? to check or suggest words and names.
5. What are you doing next weekend?
6. What’s your favorite movie?
7. What does your best friend look like?
Use the conversation strategies.
Conversation strategy
Start and continue a conversation as long as you
can.
8. You’re in the cafeteria and you see a friend.
He or she is sitting alone and looks upset.
Take turns making suggestions. Use the conversation
strategy.
Conversation strategy
Respond with your opinion. Use expressions such
as That’s a great idea or I’d like to, but . . .
9. Let’s go out to dinner together tomorrow night.
Take turns making your own polite requests. Use the
conversation strategy.
Conversation strategies
Respond by showing agreement. Make offers and
promises with will.
10. Would you mind . . . ?
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Student D Ask these questions. Answer your
partner’s questions. Discuss the topics. Use the
conversation strategies.
Conversation strategies
• Make sure you get things right.
Use “checking” expressions: Did you say on
Main Street? Correct yourself: No, wait. On
Beach Street.
• Keep the conversation friendly, and keep it
going.
Say “no” in a friendly way: No, I’m not really into
sports. Make a comment and ask a follow-up
question: That’s interesting. What did you like
to do as a child?
1. Do you like to cook?
2. What’s your favorite food?
3. Where do you live?
4. What do you want to do for work?
Use the conversation strategies.
Conversation strategies
Make comments to show you are interested, such as
That sounds nice, How interesting, or You’re kidding!
Use expressions like What do you call . . . ? if you
can’t remember a word. Use expressions like You
mean . . . ? to check or suggest words and names.
5. What were you doing last winter?
6. Do you play sports much?
7. What does your favorite actor or actress
look like?
Use the conversation strategies.
Conversation strategy
Start and continue a conversation as long as you
can.
8. You’re on the bus to school. You see someone
reading your favorite book.
Take turns making suggestions. Use the conversation
strategy.
Conversation strategy
Respond with your opinion. Use expressions such
as That’s a great idea or I’d like to, but . . .
9. Let’s go to the modern art museum this weekend.
Take turns making your own polite requests. Use the
conversation strategy.
Conversation strategies
Respond by showing agreement. Make offers and
promises with will.
10. Do you mind . . . ?
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