Speaking Test (Sample1)

You can find the answer to some of the questions I asked you on today's lesson in this Speaking Test Sample. Even though the procedure of the test is not exactly the same as ours, it is perfectly valid for our purposes.

The first thing I'd like you to do is to compare and contrast your answers with those given in the sample. Check the range of vocabulary and structures. Then use a highlighter to underline the expressions, phrases, syntactical devices and vocabulary used in the sample to express opinions and facts. And finally read the text aloud, paying very special attention to stress and intonation (mainly stressed vs unstressed syllables in words; stressed vs unstressed words in phrases; and ups and downs (rise / falls) in your tone of voice. Always remember (while doing the activity) that you are NOT reading, but speaking.