Speaking Test 11

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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 5-4 on the MP3 to hear Question 1.
             
  
  Please explain what you do to keep fit, with what frequency, and where.
  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 5-5 on the MP3 to hear Question 2.
             
  
  Do you prefer aerobic or anaerobic exercise? Why?
  Preparation time: 15 seconds
  Response time: 45 seconds
  
  
  Answers will vary.
• 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 5-6 on the MP3 to hear Question 3.
             
  
  Reading time: 45 seconds

  Notice to the soccer team

  Please bring the following items to your next practice session. One pair of soccer shoes, one sweatshirt with long sleeves, one short-sleeved T-shirt, one pair of jogging pants, two pairs of heavy socks, one jock strap, a towel and soap. These are items which each team member must provide for practice. All uniforms and shoes for official games will be provided by the school. All protective items, such as knee pads, will also be furnished by the school.

  Jerry is worried about the items he needs to provide for his soccer practice. Explain his concerns and how he decides to solve them.
  Preparation time: 30 seconds
  Response time: 60 seconds
  
  Possible answer: The boy suggests that he can bring his bike to cross the east or west walkways between their first and second class so that they can be on time for the second class.
• 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 5-7 on the MP3 to hear Question 4.
             
  
  Reading time: 45 seconds

  Exercise, food and health through history

  Sports have been important in every culture through all of history. The Incas and Aztecs in South America played a form of soccer. Races were held in Egypt and Greece. The Romans thought that a healthy, strong body helped maintain a healthy mind. People who are active physically are often also active mentally. Exercise and good food are necessary to keep us healthy and feeling good. A regular system of exercise should be part of everyone's life.

  What is the connection between exercising, food, and healthy bodies and minds?
  Preparation time: 30 seconds
  Response time: 60 seconds
  
  
  Possible answer: You can go two blocks from the school to the church, turn left on First Street. Then go two more blocks, turn right on Red Avenue and you will find the mall in the middle of the block, on the right.
• 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 5-8 on the MP3 to hear Question 5.
             
  
  Do you agree with the way the girls solved their problem of getting together to study? Why?
  Preparation time: 20 seconds
  Response time: 60 seconds
  
  
  Possible answer: I think he placed a notice on the student bulletin board to ride with someone else going downtown because it was more fun than waiting for and taking the bus.
• 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 5-9 on the MP3 to hear Question 6.
             
  
  According to the lecturer, what is the best way to keep fit? Why?
  Preparation time: 20 seconds
  Response time: 60 seconds
  
  
  Possible answer: Pointing out the north, south, east and west will help the person know where they are and where they are going. Also pointing to something they can recognize, like a building or an avenue, can help people find the place they want to go.