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Speaking Test Parts 3 and 4

3 tests

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Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two
minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).

Here are some things people consider when deciding what


career path they will pursue in life and a question for you to
discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about what people might have to


consider when deciding on a career path.

Now you have about a minute to decide which would be the


best career path for you.

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start their
get a university
own business
education

What might people have


to consider when
deciding on a career
path?

work as a work abroad to


volunteer to help get new
people who are experiences
suffering learn a trade
through an
apprenticeship

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Part 4
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)

• In what ways can training change people’s attitudes in the


workplace?
• Some people think that school does not train young people
adequately for the world of work today. Do you agree?
• Which is more important to teach people: a sense of team
spirit or individual initiative? Why?
• How difficult is it for young people to find jobs nowadays in
your country? Why?
• What can be done to create jobs for young people?

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Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two
minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).

Here are some ways in which companies market and sell


their services and / or products to their customers and a
question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at
the task.

Now, talk to each other about what companies might have to


consider when marketing and selling their products to
consumers.

Now you have about a minute to decide which would be the


least expensive way to market and sell their products to
consumers.
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using the internet sponsorship of
e.g. social media major events
or email or charities
marketing

What might companies


have to consider when
marketing and selling
their products to
consumers?

attending sales television or


conferences or radio adverts
exhibitions

print adverts
(magazines,
newspapers)

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Part 4
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)

• In what other ways can a company keep its customers happy?

• The best form of publicity for a product was once thought to be


“word of mouth”. How true is this nowadays?

• Advertising campaigns persuade us to buy unnecessary things.


To what extent do you agree?

• What future is there for small companies in today’s world?

• How important is it for companies to be aware of


environmental issues?

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Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two
minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).

Here are some ways that people make extra money and a
question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at
the task.

Now, talk to each other about what options one might


consider when looking to increase his or her income.

Now you have about a minute to decide which option would


be the most suitable for a student and why.

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work extra hours
get a second job
and ask for a
or start your own
raise in salary
business

What options might one


consider when looking to
increase his or her
income?

sell things you


cut unnecessary
do not need, to
expenses
get some
money
invest in assets
that produce
income
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Part 4
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)

• Are we slaves to consumerism?

• How do we avoid credit card debt?

• How important is it to save money?

• Some people earn much more money than others. Is this


fair? Why (not)?

• Some people say money can’t buy happiness. To what


extent do you agree with this?

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Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global

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