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 2-20 on the MP3 to hear Question 1.
What was the most important day for you at high school? Explain why it was so important for you.
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 2-21 on the MP3 to hear Question 2.
Some students like their family to visit their school; others do not. Do you enjoy having your relatives see
where you study? 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 2-22 on the MP3 to hear Question 3.
Reading time: 45 seconds
Saturday football training
Everyone wanting to play football should see the sport
department coach on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The
meeting will take place at the school football field. Please
wear jeans or clothes that you can get dirty. You must
also bring a letter from your parents saying you have their
permission to play sports. If your mother or father want to
come on Saturday, they are also welcome. Mr. Spencer
will be happy to introduce himself to your family.
Why are George and his father taking Peter to the football practice on Saturday morning?
Preparation time: 30 seconds
Response time: 60 seconds
Possible answer: George and Peter want to be on
the school football team, so they have to see the
sport department coach on Saturday morning at
10 o' clock. Parents are also invited to attend the meeting. But Peter's father works on Saturday,
so Peter will get a ride to school with George and
his dad.
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 2-23 on the MP3 to hear Question 4.
Reading time: 45 seconds
Introductions
When you are introducing people—for instance, your
family—then the correct way is to begin with the oldest. If
two people, such as your grandparents, are to be introduced
you should mention the lady first. After your grandparents, you
may introduce your parents or your aunts and uncles.
Last should be the younger people, such as cousins and
brothers and sisters. If you practice this by yourself, it will
be easy when you have to do it with other people.
According to the speaker, what is the correct way to introduce relatives? Give examples.
Preparation time: 30 seconds
Response time: 60 seconds
Possible answer: The correct way to introduce people
is to begin with the oldest, and ladies first. For
example, when many family members are present,
you start by introducing your grandmother, then
your grandfather, then your mother and father,
and last your sisters and brothers.
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 2-24 on the MP3 to hear Question 5.
Do you agree with the way the first speaker decides to go to the post office? Why?
Preparation time: 20 seconds
Response time: 60 seconds
Possible answer: Well, if you can't walk, waiting for
the bus to go to the post office can be a solution,
but I would ask a classmate or neighbor who has
a car if he could take me, and then offer to return
the favor sometime. (Answers will vary.)
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 2-25 on the MP3 to hear Question 6.
According to the lecturer, what are some things you need to take into account when you are looking for a
place to live?
Preparation time: 20 seconds
Response time: 60 seconds
Possible answer: If you are looking for a house you
need to know how much money you can spend,
how big the house has to be, how far you want to
live from where you study or work, and how you
can go from home to school or work.