Speaking Practice Test 3

Recordings

PART 1 Introduction and Interview Chiều dài: 01:57

Let’s talk about what you do. Do you work, or are you a student? EITHER 00:00

What subjects do you study? 00:09

Why did you choose this course? 00:28

What’s your job? 01:03

Why did you choose this job? 01:26

PART 2 Topic Chiều dài: 01:54

Describe an elderly person in your family who you enjoy talking to. 00:00

You should say:

who the person is what he/she is like how often you see him/her

and explain why you enjoy talking to this person.

PART 3 Discussion Chiều dài: 04:12

Let’s go on to talk about elderly people who live with their families. In your country, do most grandparents live in the same house as their children and grandchildren? Why/Why not? 00:00

What are the advantages and disadvantages for grandparents of living in the same house as their children and grandchildren? 00:28

Now let’s talk about retirement. Do you think some people retire from their jobs too early? Why/Why not? 01:05

Why do you think some people feel unhappy when they first retire from work? 02:16

What types of hobby do people enjoy doing after they have retired from work? 02:46

Now let’s consider old age in the future. What kinds of problem can be caused when the proportion of elderly people in a country keeps rising? 03:06

In what ways might the lives of elderly people be different in the future? Why/ Why not? 03:47