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TASK 1

Examiner: Good morning! Take a seat, please.

How are you feeling at the moment?
How did you feel this morning when you woke up?
What will you miss most now that you’re leaving school?
Would you stay one more year? Why (not)?

Now we’re going to start. I’m going to ask you a few questions. If you can’t understand
me, I can repeat the question once. Let’s get started.

A
Do you like shopping for new clothes?
No, actually, I hate it. I only go shopping if it’s really really necessary and I usually take
someone along. I’m horrible at shopping, after about an hour I get completely mad and
just want to leave. Luckily I have a couple friends who are very good shoppers and they
always help me out.

Have you ever made your own clothes?

No, but I’ve sewn some clothes that were torn, and I was very proud of myself for that!
My mum used to make clothes for my brother and me and sometimes I wonder whether
that would be a good thing for me to do when I have my own kids? I mean, they’re not
my best clothes, but I still have a couple pieces and it’s really nice to think that my mum
put all that effort into it.

What colours do you think look good on you?

I think lighter colours look good on me because I have dark hair. So I love wearing pink,
white, light blue, orange, things like that. I think darker colours suit those people who
have blond or light-brown hair. My best friend for instance has blond hair, and she
usually wears black and brown things, or dark blue, or even dark purple.

What do you think of body piercing?

I think piercings can be beautiful, but not in every part of your body. For instance in
your nose and in your bellybutton, it can look really good, but I think it’s disgusting in
your eyebrow. I would actually like to have one in my nose but my mum won’t let me
have one.

Do you think that the clothes we wear reflect what is inside us? How?
no, I don’t think that’s true. I mean, what kind of clothes you were partly depends on
money, which has nothing to do with what kind of person you are. I think it’s also
important how you’re feeling that morning, I meaning that influences what kind of
clothes you are going to put on. So overall no, I don’t think that is true.

I see. Now let’s move on to the next topic, which is living in a city.

B
What are some of the disadvantages of living in a city?
Sometimes you have to travel more than an hour to get t the city centre. The streets are
crowded, and on the roads there are often traffic jams. The air is polluted by toxic
gases. What’s more, sometimes you can’t have a rest because of the noise.

Do you know the neighbours who live near you?

Well, some of them. I live in a block of flats so I know the people who live on the same
floor as I do, but definitely not everyone. I don’t usually take the lift so I kind of miss an
opportunity to socialise. Also, I leave home early but I get home before most people, so
we don’t run into each other that often.
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What part of Budapest do you like the best? Why?

I prefer the inner city because that area has the most beautiful buildings and view and it
also has a lot of parks where you can walk or have a picnic. I love it that it has a strong
historical feel to it, it’s as if the buildings could tell you stories, you know?

What size city is best to live in? Why?

It’s a difficult question because everyone has their own preferences. For me, I think
Budapest is a little bit too big and I think the best for me would the roughly the same
size as Maglód maybe. There is a post office there, and supermarkets and everything I
need, but it’s not so crowded.

If you had grown up in a different city, how would your life have been different?
I would have different friends now. Maybe closer ones actually, I mean especially if I had
grown up in a smaller place with less to do. Also, I think my life would be less stressful.
Budapest can be a really difficult city to live in.

Well, I see. Now, let’s change the topic. We’re going to talk about dreams.

C
Do you usually remember your dreams?
Sometimes I do, but not very often. It depends on how important and interesting the
dream is. I’ve once read a survey that said that our dreams only last a few minutes,
even if they seem much longer, so maybe that’s why.

Talk about a recurring dream that you have had in the past.
Flying. I know it’s no big deal because everyone has dreams about flying, but I
remember having these dreams over and over again when I was younger, and
sometimes even today. I would always be going down some stairs, taking 3-4-5 and
then 10 steps at a time, and then suddenly start flying. I think it felt pretty much like
swimming, actually. Very enjoyable.

Have you ever had or heard of a dream that foretold the future?
No, never. Luckily, I never have nightmares. But I once heard about one. One of my
friends had a dream about the accident and then next day she saw one while travelling
on the bus! Must have been a weird experience.

Do your dreams ever affect your moods? Explain.

Yes, I mean I think that goes without saying. For instance when I have a relaxing
dream, I’ll be in a relaxed mood, feeling good – but when I have a bad dream, like a
nightmare, I’ll be in a bad mood and nervous. I think this is true of most people.

Has anyone told you if you have walked or talked in your sleep?
Yeah, my mum says that when I was a child I always talked in my sleep and she had a
lot of fun listening to me. But no, I never sleepwalked! And I think I don’t talk anymore.
My girlfriend has never brought it up at least.

Thank you, that’s the end of the first part of the test.

TASK 2

Now look at this situation. You can study the sheet for half a minute. When you are
ready, start a conversation with me. I am your friend.

You are looking for a summer job. you have found the following two advertisements on
the Internet. Discuss with a friend (whose role will be played by the examiner) the
advantages and disadvantages of each job. Include the following points:
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Do you know your town well? Apply to

help tourists make the most of it! We are
looking for English-speaking students
who could work as a tourist guide in
the summer months. Fixed hours
(usually 9 to 5) and a salary that will not
disappoint you!
Internet provider company is looking for
English-speaking call-centre operators
for July. Five hours work daily, five days
a week, wages by the hour.

 how important money is for you

 what kind of work experience you need for the jobs
 how long you want to work for
 how this job will help you in the future

- So, what have you found?

- Well, there are these two ads here. One of them is connected to tourism
and the other one is a call-centre operator job. I don’t know… Maybe in
this case money is the most important thing.
- Right, but you also have to be good at doing what you need to do for the
job.
- Yes, that’s right, I need some work experience, mainly for the tourist guide
job. But I have a little, remember, from last summer when my friend was
here? And you know I’ve been to the city centre several times and I know
some important places. And if I choose that job, I’ll get more money too.
- That’s true, but are you sure you would like to be out in the sun for several
hours on a hot summer day?
- I see your point, but it’s just a part-time job. So I will only work three
hours a day and it’s just fro 20 days. Also, it would be a good opportunity
to practice and improve my English.
- Is this what you want to do in the future?
- Maybe, I don’t know yet. But whatever my job is, I’m sure I’m going to
need English, so in a way it helps me if I choose this job now.
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- Have you decided then?

- Yeah, I think I’ll go for the tourist guide job then. Thanks!
- No problem.

Thank you, that’s the end of the second part of the test.

TASK 3

In the last part of the test, you will compare and contrast about some pictures. Now
you have half a minute to look at these pictures and the prompts below them. When
you are ready, you will have three minutes to talk.

The pictures below show grandparents and their grandchildren doing things together.
Compare and contrast them, including the following points:

 what younger people can learn from older people

 what older people can learn from younger people
 the importance of spending time with your children and grandchildren
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 learning outside school

Looking at these pictures reminds me how important it is to teach children from a

very early age. Young people can learn a lot of things from older people, as you can see
in the second picture, where the child is learning to play the piano. I mean, I’m not sure
he perfectly understands what’s going on, but he definitely feels the affection
surrounding him, which is important when you are just a baby.
In the first picture, it is probably the child who is teaching the grandmother, as
children tend to be better at computers and technology than grandparents. So a
difference between the two pictures would be who is taking on which role.
But I think the similarities are more important here than the differences. In both
pictures, we can see older family members spending time with children, and I think that
is very very important. Children learn really quickly so it’s vital that there are older
people around them who can call their attention to all the beautiful things in the world.
I actually think that learning outside school is often more effective at this age
than what happens at school or kindergarten, I’m sure the familiar atmosphere promotes
learning and it also builds rapport between parents or grandparents and children.

Thank you, that’s the end of your test.