Speaking Practice Test 2

Recordings

PART 1 Introduction and Interview Length: 01:34

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Which magazines and newspapers do you read? [Why?] 00:00

What kinds of article are you most interested in? [Why?] 00:24

Have you ever read a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language? [When/Why?] 00:47

Do you think reading a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language is a good way to learn the language? [Why/Why not?] 01:12

PART 2 Topic Length: 01:52

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Describe an important invention that you think has positively influenced the human race. 00:00

You should say:

what the invention is

who invented it

what changes it has brought

and explain how it has positively influenced the human race.

PART 3 Discussion Length: 03:39

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Which invention has transformed your country most? How? 00:00

What inspires some people to be inventors? 00:33

How long should someone be able to profit from an idea? Why? 01:04

Do you think intellectual property laws are too strict? Why do you think that is? 01:49

What is your opinion about the copyright of an intellectual property and idea? 02:30

Can you cite one example when you noticed a copyright violation? What was it? 03:04