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Speaking Test

You will now be asked a question about a familiar topic. After you hear the question, you will have 15 seconds to prepare your response and 45 seconds to speak.
Now play track 3-12 on the MP3 to hear Question 1.[mb]http://web.zbenglish.net/speakingTest/3-12.mp3[/mb]
What is your favorite food? Why do you like it?
Preparation time: 15 seconds
Response time: 45 seconds

Answers will vary.

You will now be asked to give your opinion about a familiar topic. After you hear the question, you will have 15 seconds to prepare your response and 45 seconds to speak.
Now play track 3-13 on the MP3 to hear Question 2.[mb]http://web.zbenglish.net/speakingTest/3-13.mp3[/mb]
Some people eat a lot of meat; others, mostly vegetables, while others like to eat a little of everything. Which do you prefer? Why?
Preparation time: 15 seconds
Response time: 45 seconds

Answers will vary.

You will now read a short passage and then listen to a conversation on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about them. After you hear the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Now play track 3-14 on the MP3 to hear Question 3.[mb]http://web.zbenglish.net/speakingTest/3-14.mp3[/mb]
Reading time: 45 seconds

Removal of food and drink machines

Soda and snack food machines will be removed from the school beginning next month. It has been determined that the high caloric and salt content of such items as potato chips, cookies and candy make them unhealthy. The garbage that is produced is also creating unhealthy conditions that attract insects. These machines will be replaced by ones selling water, yogurt, and fresh fruit, such as bananas.

What does the girl say about the change of food machines and what the boy can do about his weight?
Preparation time: 30 seconds
Response time: 60 seconds

Possible answer: The girl says that they can eat healthier foods if they change the food machines as announced, and that the boy can bring with him other things he wants to eat; also that he can lose some pounds.

You will now read a short passage and then listen to a talk on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about them. After you hear the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Now play track 3-15 on the MP3 to hear Question 4.[mb]http://web.zbenglish.net/speakingTest/3-15.mp3[/mb]
Reading time: 45 seconds

Diets and health

We hear a lot about diets and much of the information is not good for young people. Teenagers need to eat foods that give them energy and also help their bodies to grow strong and healthy. It is not a good idea to follow the latest popular diets. Each person is different and it is a good idea to talk with a doctor or a nutritionist about the correct way to plan what to eat.

According to the lecturer, what are the sources of the things a healthy person's diet needs to include, such as proteins and fiber? Why are they necessary?
Preparation time: 30 seconds
Response time: 60 seconds

Possible answer: The lecturer says that we find what a healthy diet should include in fruits, vegetables, meats like beef, chicken and fish that provide proteins, and grains which provide fiber. They are necessary because they give us the energy we need, and help us be healthy.

You will now listen to a conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. After you hear the question, you will have 20 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Now play track 3-16 on the MP3 to hear Question 5.[mb]http://web.zbenglish.net/speakingTest/3-16.mp3[/mb]
What is Carl's problem? Do you think he has solved it? Why?
Preparation time: 20 seconds
Response time: 60 seconds

Possible answer: Carl's problem is that he has to eat healthy foods, like cheese, fruits, and vegetables that are not offered at the school lunch room. I think it is a good solution if he brings them with him, so he can eat them at school. (Or: I think he could ask his advisor to ask the school lunch room to add these foods to their menu).

You will now listen to part of a lecture. You will then be asked a question about it. After you hear the question, you will have 20 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Now play track 3-17 on the MP3 to hear Question 6.[mb]http://web.zbenglish.net/speakingTest/3-12.mp3[/mb]
According to the lecturer, what is the difference between having fresh food available many years ago and now? Why?
Preparation time: 20 seconds
Response time: 60 seconds

Possible answer: Fresh food was available only for a few months many years ago. For example, in the United States it was only available during the spring, summer, and autumn, and people preserved it for the winter months. Now fresh food is available almost all the year round everywhere because it can be frozen.

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