Speaking Practice Test 1

Recordings

PART 1 Introduction and Interview Length: 04:59

Why don't we talk about the facilities in your secondary school? 00:00

What sort of facilities did your secondary school have? 00:34

Do you think these facilities were good enough? Why (not)? 01:03

How would you improve these facilities? 02:05

Let's move on to talk about heating and colling. How do you heat and cool the place where you live? 03:06

Are such temperature-control methods expensive? 03:59

Are there other methods which could be used? 04:18

PART 2 Topic Length: 01:59

Talk about a small accident or injury you have suffered. 00:00

You should talk about:

what happened, and why

what you did immediately afterwards

whether there was any long- term damage

and what you learnt from this event

PART 3 Discussion Length: 04:59

Dangerous Activities What sort of dangerous activities do people in your country do? 00:00

Why do people risk death in 'extreme sports' (such as rock climbing)? 01:33

Do such activities involve much training or safety regulations? 02:59

Do you think certain dangerous activities should be banned? Which? 03:41

Car accidents Do many car accidents happen in your country? Why? 04:37