speaking test

SAMPLE TEST 1Time: 12 minutes Number of tasks: 3 Part 1: Social Interaction 3’ Let’s talk about your free time activities.. SAMPLE TEST 2 Time: 12 minutes Number of tasks: 3 Part 1: Soci

SAMPLE TEST 1

Time: 12 minutes

Number of tasks: 3

Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about your free time activities

- What do you often do in your free time?

- Do you watch TV? If no, why not? If yes, which TV channel do you like best? Why?

- Do you read books? If no, why not? If yes, what kinds of books do you like best? Why?

Let’s talk about your neighborhood

- Can you tell me something about your neighborhood?

- What do you like most about it?

- Do you plan to live there for a long time? Why/why not?

Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’) Situation: A group of people is

planning a trip from Danang to Hanoi Three means of transport are suggested: by train, by plane, and by coach Which means of transport

do you think is the best choice?

Part 3: Topic Development (5’)

Topic: Reading habit should be encouraged among teenagers (thiếu niên)

Reading:

- Reduces stress

- Increases knowledge

- Improves memory

- [Your own ideas]

- Describe the reading habits of Vietnamese people.

- Do you think it is better for Vietnamese people to read in foreign languages?

- Will technology change the way people read in the future? How?

SAMPLE TEST 2

Time: 12 minutes

Number of tasks: 3

Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about the climate in your area.

- What is the weather like in your area at this time of the year?

- Which season do you like best? Why?

- Do you prefer to live in a cold region or hot region? Why?

Let’s talk about your travelling experience

- What was the last place you traveled to?

- Have you ever travelled alone?

- Which city in Vietnam do you like the most?

Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’) Situation: You are having a birthday

party and many of your friends are invited Three locations are

suggested: at home, in a restaurant, and in a karaoke bar Which do you think is the best place for the party?

Part 3: Topic Development (5’)

Topic: Mobile phones are useful tools at schools

Mobile phones

- Access to internet

- Mobile office tools

- Means of communication

- [Your own ideas]

- Describe the habits of using mobile phones in Vietnam.

- Do you think it is better for Vietnamese people to use foreign mobile phones?

- Will technology change the role of teachers at schools in the future? How?

TEST 1

Time: 12 minutes

Number of tasks: 3

Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about routines

- What is your typical day?

- Do you think you have much time for yourself?

- What do you often do for relaxation?

- What do you often do to balance between work and play?

Let’s talk about foods and diet

- What are some of your favorite foods?

- Do you think you have a good diet? Why or why not?

- Do you like fast food? Why or why not?

Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’)

Situation: A friend of yours is going to visit his/her prospective

parents-in-law for the first time He/she isn’t sure which gift to bring for them Which of the following gifts would you suggest: a bunch of flowers, a bottle of wine, or a cooking utensil set?

Part 3: Topic Development (5’) Topic: Shopping online provides

shoppers a lot of benefits

- Describe the shopping habits of Vietnamese people.

- Do you think it is better for Vietnamese people to use foreign

products?

- Will technology change the way people do shopping in the future? How?

- What is your opinion about “smart consumers”?

Shopping online

- Compare prices

- Save time

- Be available 24/7

- [Your own ideas]

TEST 2

Time: 12 minutes

Number of tasks: 3

Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about reading

- What kinds of books do you like to read in your free time?

- Where do you like to read books?

- Do you discuss the books you read with your friends?

- Is reading popular in your country for young people?

Let’s talk about foods and sports

- What is your favorite sport?

- Why do you like that sport?

- What are some popular sports in your country?

- What are the sports facilities like in your home town?

Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’)

Situation: You are going to take part in a club from next week to spare your time in the evening There are three types of clubs

available: the English Club, the Health Club, and the Music Club In your opinion, which club is the best choice for you?

Part 3: Topic Development (5’) Topic: TV has some negative

effects on children in many aspects

Negative effects of TV on children

- Attitudes

-Time for study

- Health

- [Your own ideas]

- Why are some people addicted to TV?

- What can parents do to reduce the negative effects of TV on their children?

- Does the Internet play a better role than TV?

TEST 3

Time: 12 minutes

Number of tasks: 3

Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about hobbies

- Do you have any hobbies?

- How much time do you spend on your hobbies?

- Do you like indoor/outdoor activities?

- Is watching TV a common activity in your country?

Let’s talk about pets

- Do you have any pets?

- What kind of pets do Vietnamese people often have?

- Do you think keeping pets is a good way to reduce stress?

- What are some advantages/disadvantages of having pets?

Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’)

Situation: You are going to take a course from next week to spare your time in the evening There are three types of course available: an English course, a Sport course, and a Cooking course In your

opinion, which course is the best choice for you?

Part 3: Topic Development (5’)

Topic: Many factors affect people’s choice of work

Factors in choosing work

- Salary

- Working environment

- Career development

- [Your own ideas]

- What types of job will be popular in your country in the next twenty years?

- What skills and qualifications do young people need to get a good job?

- How does unemployment influence the society?

TEST 4

Time: 12 minutes

Number of tasks: 3

Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about reading

- What kinds of books do you like to read in your free time?

- Where do you like to read books?

- Do you discuss the books you read with your friends?

- Is reading popular in your country for young people?

Let’s talk about sports

- What is your favorite sport?

- Why do you like that sport?

- What are some popular sports in your country?

- What are the sports facilities like in your home town?

Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’)

Situation: You are going to have a day out with your friends this weekend Some suggested places for you are: the cinema, the

museum, and the waterpark In your opinion, which activity is the best choice?

Part 3: Topic Development (5’)

Topic: Many factors affect people’s choice of a restaurant to go to -

Factors in choosing a restaurant

- Good food

- Nice view

- Good service

- [Your own ideas]

- What types of food are popular in your country?

- What skills and qualities are necessary in waiters and waitresses to

do a good job?

- What do you think about eating out?