Speaking Practice Test 3

Recordings

PART 1 Introduction and Interview Length: 02:16

Do you prefer to have one particular friend or a group of friends? [Why?] 00:00

What do you like doing most with your friends? 00:22

Do you think it’s important to keep in contact with friends you knew as a child? [Why/Why not?] 00:56

What makes a friend into a good friend? 01:39

PART 2 Topic Length: 01:59

Describe a piece of art (a painting, drawing, sculpture or decorative object) that you like. 00:00

You should say:

- what the piece of art is

- where and when you saw it

- what it looks like or what it shows

and explain why you like this piece of art.

PART 3 Discussion Length: 04:55

Describe the general purpose of art. And say why do people enjoy art? 00:00

Do you think that art is as important as academic subjects when it comes to educating children? 01:02

What are the advantages and disadvantages of art education? 01:51

Why do you think some people enjoy looking at paintings and sculptures and others do not? 02:38

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being an artist? 03:28

Do you think that some people are naturally better artists than others? 04:15