Task 1: Giving Advice
Preparation Time: 30 secondsSpeaking Time: 90 secondsDescription: Help someone make a decision or prepare for something.
Key Points to Include:
Identify the Problem: Clearly state the issue your friend is facing.
Offer Specific Advice: Provide clear and actionable advice.
Provide Reasons: Explain why your advice would be beneficial.
Empathy: Show understanding of your friend’s situation.
Sample Questions:
Your friend wants to start a new exercise routine but doesn’t know where to begin. Give your friend advice.
A colleague is considering switching careers and has asked for your opinion. What advice would you give?
Your sibling is planning to move to a new city for work. Offer them advice on how to adjust to the new environment.
A friend is having trouble balancing work and personal life. Give them some advice on managing their time better.
Your neighbor wants to adopt a pet but is unsure if it's the right decision. What advice would you give?
Task 2: Talking About a Personal Experience
Preparation Time: 30 secondsSpeaking Time: 60 secondsDescription: Tell a story about a past experience.
Key Points to Include:
Introduction: Briefly introduce the experience.
Details: Describe who was involved, what happened, where, and when.
Emotions: Share your feelings during the experience.
Outcome: Explain the result or what you learned.
Conclusion: Summarize the significance of the experience.
Sample Questions:
Describe a time when you successfully completed a challenging project. What was the project, and how did you handle it?
Talk about a time when you had to make a significant sacrifice. What did you sacrifice, and why?
Describe a time when you tried something new and unexpected. What was it, and how did it turn out?
Talk about a time when you had to work as part of a team. What was your role, and what was the outcome?
Describe a time when you visited a place that left a lasting impression on you. Why was it memorable?
Task 3: Describing a Scene
Preparation Time: 30 secondsSpeaking Time: 60 secondsDescription: Describe what is happening in an illustration.
Key Points to Include:
Overall Description: Provide a general overview of the scene.
Details: Describe specific elements (people, objects, activities).
Emotions and Atmosphere: Convey the mood or atmosphere of the scene.
Spatial Relationships: Explain where things are located relative to each other.
Sample Questions:
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Task 4: Making Predictions
Preparation Time: 30 secondsSpeaking Time: 60 secondsDescription: Describe what you think will happen next in the same illustration.
Key Points to Include:
Observation: Describe what you see in the picture.
Prediction: Make a logical guess about what might happen next.
Reasoning: Explain why you think that will happen.
Sample Questions:
You see a picture of a family packing up their car for a trip. What do you think will happen next?
You are shown a picture of a stormy sky and people running for cover. Predict what will happen in the next few minutes.
Look at a picture of a person nervously waiting in a doctor's office. What do you think will happen next?
You see a picture of children playing near a construction site. Predict what might happen and why.
Look at a picture of a couple arguing in a restaurant. What do you think will happen next?
Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
Part 1: Selecting Preferred Option
Preparation Time: 60 seconds
Speaking Time: None (just selection)
Part 2: Persuading
Preparation Time: 60 seconds
Speaking Time: 60 seconds Description: Choose and persuade someone to agree with your selected option.
Key Points to Include:
Introduction: State the two options you are comparing.
Comparison: Highlight the differences and similarities.
Persuasion: Choose one option and provide reasons to support your choice.
Conclusion: Summarize your argument.
Sample Questions:
Your friend is deciding between two job offers. Compare the benefits of both jobs and persuade them to choose one.
Compare two vacation destinations: a tropical beach and a mountain resort. Persuade your friend to choose one for the next holiday.
Compare the advantages of buying a car versus taking public transportation. Persuade a friend to choose the better option.
Your family is deciding between renovating their current home and buying a new one. Compare both options and persuade them to choose one.
Compare two smartphones based on features and cost. Persuade your friend to buy the one you think is better.
Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Preparation Time: 60 secondsSpeaking Time: 60 secondsDescription: Explain a decision to a friend or family member.
Key Points to Include:
Description: Clearly describe the difficult situation.
Options: Discuss the possible ways to handle the situation.
Decision: Explain your chosen course of action.
Reasoning: Provide reasons for your choice.
Sample Questions:
You’ve noticed a coworker has been stealing office supplies. How would you handle this situation?
A friend has been gossiping about you behind your back. How would you address this issue with them?
Your roommate is constantly playing loud music late at night, disrupting your sleep. How would you deal with this?
You have to break the news to your team that a project deadline has been moved up. How would you handle this?
Your neighbor’s dog is frequently barking late at night, disturbing your sleep. How would you approach your neighbor about this issue?
Task 7: Expressing Opinions
Preparation Time: 30 secondsSpeaking Time: 90 secondsDescription: Explain why you agree or disagree with a statement.
Key Points to Include:
Introduction: State your opinion clearly.
Supporting Points: Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Conclusion: Summarize your opinion and reasons.
Sample Questions:
Do you think students should be required to wear uniforms in school? Why or why not?
In your opinion, should governments spend more money on space exploration or public healthcare? Explain your reasoning.
At what age do you think young adults should start living independently? Provide reasons for your answer.
Do you believe that social media has a positive or negative impact on society? Why?
Should employers allow flexible working hours? Give your opinion and reasons.
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
Preparation Time: 30 secondsSpeaking Time: 60 secondsDescription: Describe an unusual item or situation to someone who cannot see it.
Key Points to Include:
Description: Describe the unusual situation in detail.
Context: Explain why it is unusual.
Reaction: Describe your or others’ reactions to the situation.
Conclusion: Summarize the overall impact of the situation.
Sample Questions:
Describe an unusual building you saw while traveling. What did it look like, and why was it unusual?
You saw a very strange vehicle on the road that looked like a combination of a car and a boat. Describe it to a friend.
You found an oddly shaped fruit at the market. Describe its appearance and how it differs from typical fruits.
Describe a strange costume you saw at a festival. What made it stand out?
You encountered a peculiar machine in a museum that no one seemed to understand. Describe what it looked like and how people reacted to it.
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