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Question 1-10

Question 1-5

Complete the notes below

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer

Questions 6-10

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C 

SECTION 2 – Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15 

Choose the correct letter A, B, or C

Questions 16 and 17 

Answer the questions below

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

Questions 18-20

What does Steve say about his time in Caribbean?

Choose your answers from the box and write the correct letter A-F next to Questions 18-20

A. were of varying types

B. express various emotions

C. had a connection with dolphins

D. showed respect

E. had many problems

F. try to help people

Questions 21-30

Choose the correct letter A,B or C

Questions 27-30

Label the plan below

Choose FOUR answers from the box below and write the correct letter A-H next to Questions 27-30

A. reference

B. photocopy room

C. literature

D. management

E. periodicals

F. new publications

G. toilets

H. computer studies

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Questions 31-33

Choose the correct letter A, B or C

Questions 34-37

When did the following take place

A. in the 20th century

B. in the 19th century

C. in the 18th century

Write the correct letter A, B or C next to Questions 34-37

Questions 38-40

Complete the sentences below

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task

The bar chart below shows the most important causes of stress for different age groups in Canada.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

Write about the following topic

Mobile phones and the Internet have made it easier to stay in contact with other people. However, as a lot of time is spent using telephones and computers, there is less face-to-face contact and direct communication. Give reasons for your answer and inlude any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words

PART 1 Introduction and interview (4-5 minutes)

The examiner will ask you some questions about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics. Now it’s your turn. Choose one of the topics to record your voice for the answers

EXAMPLE

Let’s talk about where you live

Could you please describe the area where you live now?

How long have you lived there?

Why did you choose to live in that area?

What kind off people live in your area?

Now we’ll talk about sleep

How many hours a night do you think people need to sleep?

What do you do if you feel sleepy but you have to stay awake?

In your country, do people often have a sleep during the day time?

How do you feel when you are woken by an alarm clock?

Now let’s talk about watching television

What kinds of TV programs do you like?

What time of day do you prefer to watch TV?

Have you ever lived in a home where there was no television?

Do you think people watch too much TV these days?

PART 2 Individual long turn (2 minutes)

The examiner will give you a topic on a card like the one shown here and ask you to talk about it for one to two minutes.

Before you talk, you will have one minute to think about what you are going to say.

The examiner will give you some paper and a pencil so you can make notes if you want to

PART 3 Discussion (4-5 minutes)

The examiner will then ask some more questions which followon from the topic in Part 2. Now it’s your turn. Choose one of the topics to record your voice for the answers

The importance of entertainment

What kind of entertainment are popular in your country?

Could you compare types of entertainment children like and adults like?

Why is entertainment important in people’s lives?

Famous actors

Why do you think people are interested in the private lives of famous actors?

In your opinions, is the amount of money earned by film stars justified?

What would it be like to be a famous actor?

Global culture

How much influence does American culture have in your country?

What are Hollywood films like in comparison with film produced in your country?

How can a country avoid being dominated by a foreign culture?

Thank you very much. That is the end of the Speaking test.