Speaking Practice Test 1

Recordings

PART 1 Introduction and Interview Length: 03:34

Could you tell me your full name please? What should I call you? 00:00

Do you work or are you a student? 00:08

Can you tell me about your job? 00:28

When is the busiest time in your job? 00:53

If you could change your job, what would you prefer to do? 01:30

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to? 02:01

Do you play a musical instrument? 02:28

What musical instruments do most people play in your home country? If you can play a musical instrument does this help you to enjoy music more? 02:48

PART 2 Topic Length: 01:37

Describe your favourite teacher. 00:00

You should say:

• who this teacher was

• what this teacher taught

• how long you had this teacher

and explain why you liked this teacher so much.

PART 3 Discussion Length: 05:00

Did other students also like this teacher? 00:00

We've been talking about teaching and I'd like to ask you a few questions about teaching and education. 00:22

What are the qualities of a good teacher? 00:56

What differences in teaching styles have you experienced with different teachers? 01:25

Should teachers use discipline in the classroom? 02:16

Can students learn from computers? 02:55

Can you describe the education system in your country? 03:31

When should children start formal schooling? 04:39

Has education changed since your parents’ day—in the last 25 years? Should education be free? 04:50

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Speaking Practice Test 1

Recordings

PART 1 Introduction and Interview Length: 03:34

Could you tell me your full name please? What should I call you? 00:00

Do you work or are you a student? 00:08

Can you tell me about your job? 00:28

When is the busiest time in your job? 00:53

If you could change your job, what would you prefer to do? 01:30

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to? 02:01

Do you play a musical instrument? 02:28

What musical instruments do most people play in your home country? If you can play a musical instrument does this help you to enjoy music more? 02:48

PART 2 Topic Length: 01:37

Describe your favourite teacher. 00:00

PART 3 Discussion Length: 05:00

Did other students also like this teacher? 00:00

We've been talking about teaching and I'd like to ask you a few questions about teaching and education. 00:22

What are the qualities of a good teacher? 00:56

What differences in teaching styles have you experienced with different teachers? 01:25

Should teachers use discipline in the classroom? 02:16

Can students learn from computers? 02:55

Can you describe the education system in your country? 03:31

When should children start formal schooling? 04:39

Has education changed since your parents’ day—in the last 25 years? Should education be free? 04:50

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