Speaking Practice Test 1

Recordings

PART 1 Introduction and Interview Length: 01:50

How many hours do you spend doing homework and studying each week? 00:00

Where do you like to study? 00:21

Some people like to listen to music while they study; do you like to do that? Why / why not? What are your favourite subjects? 00:51

Do you find it hard to motivate yourself to study subjects you dislike? 01:31

PART 2 Topic Length: 01:38

• where you were on holiday and how you got there • who you were with • where you went and what you did while on holiday and explain why the holiday was memorable for you. 00:00

PART 3 Discussion Length: 04:12

Do you think it is possible to have a great holiday without spending a lot of money? 00:00

How do you prefer to travel long distances? Why? 00:49

Does your country attract a lot of tourists? What do they come to see? 01:16

Do you think tourism is good or bad for your country? 02:04

Should people be allowed to visit places which are home to very rare animals and plants? 02:38

What kinds of holidays are particularly popular with people your age? 03:04

What are the risks of travelling on your own? 03:24

What are the advantages of holidaying in a foreign country? 03:51