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TEST ON SPEAKING SKILLS

Test: No 01

Part 1: Interview (2-3 minutes)

Part 2: Topic card (4-5 minutes)

Describe a wonderful trip youve had.

You should say:

where you went

when you went there

whom you went with

and tell what you did or saw on the trip.

Part 3: Discussion (2-3 minutes)


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Test: No 02



Describe a friend you will never forget.

You should say:

who the person is

when you met your friend

what his/her personality is like

and tell how youve become friends.



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Test: No 03



Describe an unforgettable experience youve had.

You should say:

when you had that experience

where you had it

what happened to you

and explain why you think that was an unforgettable experience to you.



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Test: No 04



Describe changes over time as you get older.

You should say:

if you think you have changed as you have been getting older

in which area you think you have changed

in which area you have stayed the same

and explain why you have changed.



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Test: No 05



Suppose you have applied for a job and had an interview.

You should say:

what the interview was for

when and where the interview was held

who interviewed you

and tell what questions were asked during the interview.



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Test: No 06



Describe a birthday party you have had or you have been to.

You should say:

whose birthday party it was

how old that person was

what people did at the party

and explain how you felt about that party.



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Test: No 07



Describe someone who has been very successful. It does not need to be someone famous.

You should say:

who the person is

what is special about him/her

how successful he/she is

and say something about his/her success story.



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PLACEMENT TEST ON SPEAKING SKILLS

Test: No 08



Describe a trip you are planning to go on for your holiday.

You should say:

what place you would like to go to

when you will go to that place

how you will go there

and explain why you want to go there and what you will do there.



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Test: No 09


Part 2: Individual long run (4-5 minutes)

Describe a person who has greatly influenced you in your life.

You should say:

how you got to know him/her

what was special about him/her

and explain why this person has influenced you so much.



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Test: No 10



Describe the flat/room you live in.

You should say:

what kind of accommodation you are living in where it is

what facilities are included

and tell what information is needed if someone wants to rent a flat.



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Test: No 11



Describe your first meeting with somebody.

You should say:

who the person was

when you met him/her for the first time

where you met him/her

and talk about your first impression of that person..



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Test: No 12



Say something you know about the country you want to emigrate to or study in.

You should say:

what country you want to emigrate to or study

in which city youd like to live in

what made you decide to emigrate to or study in that country

and explain what difficulties youll have in that country.



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Test: No 13



Describe a typical wedding ceremony in your country.

You should say:

what clothes the bride and bridegroom wear

where the wedding ceremony is held

what presents are given to the bride and bridegroom

and talk about the differences between a Vietnamese wedding and a western one.



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Test: No 14



Talk about your relationship with your parents.

You should say:

how many children there are in your family

what your parents do for a living

if your relationship with your parents is good or not

and explain how you get on with your parents.



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Test: No 15



Talk about memories of your childhood.

You should say:

how many brothers and sisters you have

if your childhood was happy or not

whom you got on well with, your father or your mother

and talk about good and bad memories about your childhood.



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Test: No 16



Describe an accident youve had, seen or heard about.

You should say:

what kind of accident it was

when it happened

where it happened

and explained how it happened.



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Test: No 17



Talk about pets. Dogs and cats are popular pets in many countries.

You should say:

which one you prefer to have as a pet, a dog or a cat

why you prefer to have a dog/cat as a pet

give examples to show how they are peoples best friends

and tell the difference between these two animals.



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Test: No 18



Describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country.

You should say:

what kind of festival it is

when it is

what is special about the festival

and explain how this festival is celebrated in your country.



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Test: No 19



Describe a school or university you studied in.

You should say:

where the school or university was and what it was known for

how long you studied there

what your major was

and explain what your school or university life was like.



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Test: No 20



Describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your education.

You should say:

who the teacher was

what subject he/she taught

what was special about him/her

and explain why this teacher influenced you so much.


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