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B2 Speaking Test – Part 3: Taking Time Out in Cancún
Task Title: Choosing
the Best Way to Relax in Cancun
Instructions
for Students:
In this part of
the test, you’re going to talk together for two or three minutes about different ways
people can take time out in Cancún. You’ll see some ideas. Talk together about how
these activities would help people relax or get disconnected from their daily
stress.
How would these
activities help people relax or get disconnected from their daily stress?
Going to the beach
Visiting a cenote
Taking a boat trip to Isla Mujeres
Exploring Mayan ruins
Going to a nightclub
Now talk
together for a minute about which activity would be the most enjoyable for a
group of friends.
Examiner’s Script: Likes and Dislikes (B1-Level Speaking Test - Part 1)
Introduction:
Examiner: Hello! My name is [Examiner's Name], and I’ll be your examiner today. How are you?
Student: (Responds)
Examiner: Great! In this part of the test, we’re going to talk about your likes and dislikes. I’m going to ask you a few questions. Just answer as clearly as you can, okay?
Student: (Responds)
Likes and Dislikes Questions:
Examiner: Let’s start with food. What’s your favorite type of food?
Student: (Responds)
Examiner: Why do you like that food? What do you enjoy about it?
Student: (Responds)
Examiner: Is there any food that you don’t like? Why don’t you like it?
Student: (Responds)
Examiner: How about drinks? Do you prefer hot drinks or cold drinks?
Student: (Responds)
Examiner: What’s your favorite drink, and why do you like it?
Student: (Responds)
General Likes and Dislikes:
Examiner: Now let’s talk about hobbies. What’s your favorite hobby or activity to do in your free time?
Student: (Responds)
Examiner: Why do you like it? What makes it fun or interesting for you?
Student: (Responds)
Examiner: Are there any hobbies or activities that you don’t like? Why don’t you enjoy them?
Student: (Responds)
Conclusion:
Examiner: Thank you for sharing that with me. I’m going to ask you one last question. If you could try any new food or activity that you haven’t yet, what would it be and why?
Student: (Responds)
Examiner: Thank you for your answers! That’s the end of Part 1. Well done!
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