Speaking Test 1 (A family holiday)

Parts 3 and 4 (6 minutes)

Part 3

Interlocutor Now, in this part of the test you’re going to talk about something together for
about two minutes. I’m going to describe a situation to you.

A family with two teenage children is planning a holiday and they want to
do some activities together as a group.

Here are some activities they could do.

Talk together about the different activities the family could do together and
say which would be most interesting for everyone.

All right? Now, talk together.

Candidates ……………………………………………………
approx. 2–3
minutes

Interlocutor Thank you.

Part 4

Interlocutor Use the following questions, as appropriate:

 Where is the last place you travelled? (When did you go?)

 Do you prefer travelling with family or with friends? (Why?)

 What’s the best place to visit in

(candidate’s country)? (Why?) Select any of the following
prompts, as appropriate:
 Is it better to travel in your own country
or to visit another country? (Why?)  How/what about you?
 Do you agree?
 Some people say travelling is a good  What do you think?
way to learn new things. Do you agree?
(Why? / Why not?)

Thank you. That is the end of the test.

A family holiday
Speaking Test 2 (A present for a classmate)

Parts 3 and 4 (6 minutes)

Part 3

Interlocutor Now, in this part of the test you’re going to talk about something together for
about two minutes. I’m going to describe a situation to you.

One of your classmates is moving away to live in a place where it is always

hot and sunny. Before she goes, the class wants to give her a present.

Here are some ideas of presents that you can give her.

Talk together about the different presents the class could give and say
which would be best.

All right? Now, talk together.

Candidates ……………………………………………………
approx. 2–3
minutes

Interlocutor Thank you.

Part 4

Interlocutor Use the following questions, as appropriate:

 Do you enjoy hot weather? (Why? / Why not?)

 Is it important to be careful in the sun? (Why? / Why not?)

 What is the weather like where you live?

Select any of the following
 Some people enjoy the rain because it is prompts, as appropriate:
relaxing. Do you agree? (Why? / Why
not?)  How/what about you?
 Do you agree?
 Do you think the weather is becoming  What do you think?
more extreme in recent years? (Why? /
Why not?)

Thank you. That is the end of the test.

 A gift for a classmate

It is inconvenient for her to take it with her

has many ...

=> not useful
meaningful: có ý nghĩa does not like that
=> remind her of beautiful memories know how to use
souvenir
useful: hữu ích difficult to choose
=> she needs that for... one that fits her
hobby: sở thích
easy to choose: dễ chọn