Speaking Test 10

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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 4-12 on the MP3 to hear Question 1.
             
  
  What skills do you have that you think you can apply in a job? Why?
  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 4-13 on the MP3 to hear Question 2.
             
  
  Some jobs are performed outdoors; others, indoors. Which would you like better? 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 4-14 on the MP3 to hear Question 3.
             
  
  Reading time: 45 seconds

  Part-time jobs for students

  Students are now offered the opportunity to work a maximum of 10 hours a week in some departments. There are five positions available. One is in the library to help arrange books on the new shelves. Another is with the computer science instructor assisting with the computer laboratory. The other three are in the administrative office as assistants. Applications will be taken until Friday, at which time five students will be chosen to fill the positions.

  What are the speakers' reactions to the school announcement? Why?
  Preparation time: 30 seconds
  Response time: 60 seconds
  
  Possible answer: They find the position of computer laboratory assistant interesting, but they want more information, like whether they will be paid for the work, get some school credit, or something like that. The announcement does not say and they will ask their advisor.
• 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 4-15 on the MP3 to hear Question 4.
             
  
  Reading time: 45 seconds

  Finding the right job

  Working at something that uses your skills can be a good idea, not only for the cash it provides, but also for the fun it can give. It can also give you valuable experience in a work environment. Teenagers have a good idea of what they like to do and it is usually something they are good at. If you have a special talent, then your advisor can help you apply for a job in an area that can take advantage of your skills. They will be happy to help with anything you need.

  According to the lecturer, what is the importance of a part-time job while you are studying? How should you choose a job?
  Preparation time: 30 seconds
  Response time: 60 seconds
  
  
  Possible answer: It's an important step in your education. It can earn yourself money and also be fun. It can also give you valuable experience in a work environment. You should try to use your skills and to work at something you enjoy and are good at.
• 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 4-16 on the MP3 to hear Question 5.
             
  
  What is the boy's problem? Do you agree with the solution he found? Why?
  Preparation time: 20 seconds
  Response time: 60 seconds
  
  
  Possible answer: The boy's problem is that he has been trying to get a job in an office but can't find anything. I think his classmate's suggestion that he apply in person could help because you can explain things better when you talk with a person in an interview. (Or I don't think applying in person is a good idea if the employment officer has not expressed an interest in your application and he may not want to interview you).
• 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 4-17 on the MP3 to hear Question 6.
             
  
  According to the lecturer, what is the difference between having a first job and a professional career? Why?
  Preparation time: 20 seconds
  Response time: 60 seconds