Speaking Practice Test 1

Recordings

PART 1 Introduction and Interview Length: 04:06

Do you prefer relaxing at home or going out in the evening? [Why?] 00:00

When you go out for an evening, what do you like to do? 00:49

How popular is this with other people in your country? 01:42

Is there any kind of entertainment you do not like? [Why/Why not?] 03:12

PART 2 Topic Length: 01:59

Describe an exciting experience in your life. 00:00

You should say:

what it is

when and where it occurred

what happened

and explain what was so exciting about it.

PART 3 Discussion Length: 03:55

Do you agree that we learn best from our mistakes? 00:00

What’s the best way to gain experience in life? Why is so? 00:10

Can we gain life experience from books and movies? Why/ Why not? 00:46

Which is more important, experience or potential? Why? 01:12

What experience do you wish you had gained? What do you think so? 02:19

Why do some people fail to learn from their experience? 03:19