SPEAKING

QUESTION 1-2: READING A TEXT ALOUD

STRATEGY 1.1: Pronunciation

A. Tongue Twisters

Instruction: In this test, there are two sets of tongue twisters given to practice some confusing
sounds. You are given thirty (30) seconds to study each set and two (2) chances to
practice before you present.

/b/

1. Brad's big black bath brush broke

2. The bottom of the butter bucket is the buttered bucket bottom

/v/

1. Vicky Vince viewed a very valuable vase

2. Vinegar, Veal and Venison are very good victuals, I vow.

/p/

1. Paul, please pause for a proper applause

2. Peter poked a poker at the piper,
so the piper poked pepper at Peter.

/f/

1. Fifty fine folks facing freedom fearlessly fought.

2. Friendly Fred flips fine flapjacks Fridays

/r/

1. Round and round the rough and ragged rock the ragged rascal ran
2. Ravishing Rosie Redbud raced red roadsters rapidly down the roadside.

/l/
 1. Lily ladles little Letty's lentil soup
2. Lucky Lucy loved lovable lucky linens.

/l/ and /r/

1. Lad Larry rarely loves lyres

2. Loyal warrior will rarely worry

/fl/

1. Flowers are flooding into the flattering vases.

2. A fly fled fat Flo's flat.

/fr/

1. Francis fries fresh fruits.

2. Furious Frank was freed from jail.

/fl/ and /fr/

1. The furry fly flitted from flower to flower

2. Friendly fleas and fireflies.

/w/

1. Wilson whittles well-whittled wood whittle by whittle.

2. War-weary warriors

/Ө /: unvoiced /th/

1. Thirty-three thousand people think that Thursday is their thirtieth birthday.

2. Three thick things.

/ð /: voiced /th/

1. Other than their brother, I'd rather bother those who gather together.
2. That was then, this is now

/s/

1. Sandy saw seven seals at the seashore.

2. Seven birds saw seventy seven sick sheep
 with seventy seven stinky hooves.

/z/

1. Zigmund Zand zig-zagged through the zany zoo zane

2. Zizzi's zippy zipper zips.

B. Passages: Sounds in focus /b/, /v/, /p/, /f/, /l, /r/, /fr/, /fl/, /w/, /th/, /s/ and /z/

Instruction: In this test, you are given two (2) passages containing the sounds in focus previously
practiced. Read aloud each passage making sure to pronounce the underlined words
containing the sounds in focus correctly.

1. Few spots in the city are as beloved as City Park. Over ten million visitors play, relax, or enjoy
outings with their friends and families in the park every year. Each spring and summer the park
offers a wide variety of activities. This weekend there will be an outdoor jazz concert, a nature
program, and special events for children. Most visitors explore the park on foot, although it can also
be explored by bike or on horseback. Maps an information on park activities are available at the
visitor's center, which is open daily from nine to five o'clock.

2 .The expected drop in the internet advertising revenues this year was neither unpredictable nor
unpredicted, nor was it caused by only the general recession and the decline in retail sales. Internet
advertising will rapidly lose its value and its impact for reasons that can easily be understood.
Traditional advertising simply cannot be carried over the Internet. It is impossible to replace full-
page ads of The Chicago Tribune or 30-second spots on a National Basketbal League (NBL) broadcast
with pop-ups, banners, and click-throughs on sidebars.

STRATEGY 1.2: Nouns and Verbs

Instruction: In each sentence, there are two words that look exactly alike but are used in different
ways (noun and verb). Identify which word is used as a noun and as a verb. Next, read
the sentences and put a stress (by raising your voice) in the syllable with letters
written in bold.

1. The PROceeds from this charity event will proCEED to the foundation’s funds.
2. To see a DEcrease in the company’s list of problems, each department should deCREASE the
number of their unofficial transactions.
3. The REbels reBEL because of the new rules the government has made.
 4. Have you seen this month’s initial sales REcord reCORDed by the marketing team?
5. The IMpact from last month’s increase in sales imPACTED the staff’s performance in a great
way.
6. The interviewers’ CONduct should be proper and polite when they conDUCT a survey.
7. The questionable CONtract made the employees conTRACT their eyebrows
8. If you want an INcrease your sales for this month, you must inCREASE the efficiency of your
work hours.
9. As the movie proGRESSes, more interesting PROgress will be seen by the movie goers.
10. The SUSpects susPECTed by the police are still missing.

STRATEGY 2: Intonation

Instruction: In this test, you are given two passages. You have to read each passage aloud paying
attention to intonation. If the sentence is a statement or a WH-question, your voice
should go down. If the sentence is talking about a series (…apples, grapes or oranges)
or a yes/no question, your voice should go up. You are given 45 seconds to prepare
and 45 seconds to speak.

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QUESTION 3: DESCRIBING A PICTURE

A: Identify the main objects that can be readily seen in the photo

 Show 5 pictures to the student

 Let the student identify the objects that can be seen in the photo
 Ask what the people are doing/wearing, physical appearance, etc.
B: Pronouns/Prepositions/Conjunctions

 Pattern: Sentence + Inference + Details

Ex: The woman is standing in the kitchen. She is probably a baker because
she is holding a rolling pin.

children they he employees clown

they he they costumers man

Questions:

1. The (1) ___________ are playing in the yard. (2)_____________ are probably
_____________because ____________.
2. The (3) ______________are discussing their presentation. (4) ______________ are probably
about to _______________ and __________________.
3. The (5) _______________ is holding a book. (6)__________________is probably
____________ and __________________.
4. The (7) ________________ are choosing some products. (8) _________________ are about
to _________________ and _________________.
5. The (9) _________________is entertaining the children. (10) ________________is probably
________________because _________________.

C. COHESION: General to Specific

Set 1

Instruction: In this set, you are given two (2) photographs. For each photograph, there are five to six
(5-6) sentences describing it. Arrange the sentences by numbering them from 1 to 5 or
7. Remember to follow this format when numbering each sentence:
 1. Refer to the photograph
2. Say WHO are in the photograph
3. Say WHERE the person or the people are
4. Say WHAT the person or the people are doing
5. Conclusion

Photograph 1

__4__ The man sitting in the middle is wearing a black shirt and a pair of sunglasses. Beside him is a
white fluffy dog.

__1__ In the photo, there is a group of people in the park.

__6__ So, I’d say they might be a group of friends talking to each other and having a picnic.

__5__ On the right, there is a woman wearing a floral printed dress, a white cardigan and a pair of
sunglasses too.

__2__ The group consists of four women and three men.

__3__ They are sitting around the red picnic mat.

Photograph 2

__2__ In the group, one is a male and the others are females. All of them are in the kitchen and
wearing their uniforms.

__5__ Lastly, on the left, the other chef is gathering the vegetables on a large white plate.

__3__ The chef on the right is slicing a bell pepper.

__1__ As can be seen in the photo, there is a group of chefs .

__6__ So, finally, I’d say they look like they are preparing a meal.

__4__ The chef in the middle is grilling a piece of meat.

Set 2

Instruction: In this set, you are given two (2) photographs. You have to describe each photograph in
writing. Make sure you follow the format given in Set 1. You will be given three (3)
minutes to describe each picture.

Set 3

Instruction: In this test, you are given three (3) photographs. You have to describe each photograph
in speaking. Make sure to follow the format given in Set 1. You will be given thirty (30)
seconds to prepare and forty (40) seconds to speak.
QUESTION 4-6: RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS

Part 1A: Introductions

Instruction: In this test, you are given twelve words (in the box) and four sets of key words (in the
table). Identify three (3) words from the box that match with the key words in the Key
Words column. Write your answer in the Vocabulary column.
 experience Program qualification salary Channel Daisy

actor colourful accomplishment fragrant department rank

Key Words Vocabulary

applying for a job experience
qualification
salary
television viewing Channel
Program
Actor
Flowers Colourful
Daisy
Fragrant
applicants of the biggest company in your Rank
country Accomplishment
Department

Example introductions:

1. A student training to be a teacher is applying for a job at the local library. Imagine that you are
assisting the student by answering her questions.

2. Imagine that a Canadian marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have agreed to
participate in a telephone interview about television viewing.

3. Imagine that an American marketing firm is doing a business in your country. You have agreed to
participate in an actual interview about flowers.

4. Imagine that you are one of the applicants of the biggest company in your country. You have to
answer all the questions given by the interviewer.

Part 1B: Questions

Instructions: In this test, you are given fifteen words/phrases (in the box) and five example question
words (in the table). Identify three (3) words/phrases from the box that match with the
question words in the Question Word column. Write your answer in the Vocabulary
column.

last year at the lobby annually because so that on the wall since October
 quarterly simple ten years ago In Paris quiet daily due to huge

Question Word Vocabulary

When Last year
Since October
Ten years ago
Where At the lobby
On the wall
In Paris
How often Annually
Quarterly
Daily
Why Because
Due to
So that
Describe Huge
Simple
Quiet

Example questions:

1. When did you start to drink coffee?

2. Where do you like to spend your free time?
3. How often do you go to the movies?
4. Why do you want to study English?
5. Describe your dream house?

Part 2: Structuring Responses

Part 2A: Restating Practice (Q4-Q5)

Instruction: Restate each question in answering each of the questions given. You have 15 seconds
to answer.

Ex: Q: What’s your favorite place to buy clothing?

A: My favorite place to buy clothing is the mall.
 1. How often do you buy flowers?
2. What do you think of buying flowers online?
3. Why do you want to work in a restaurant?
4. When do you think is the best time to go swimming?
5. What kind of music do you listen to if you want to relax?
6. Where do you think is the best place to jog?

Part 2B: Supporting information Practice (Q4-Q5)

Instruction: Restate each question in answering each of the questions given and provide supporting
details. You have 15 seconds to answer.

1. How often do you buy flowers?

2. What do you think of buying flowers online?
3. Why do you want to work in a restaurant?
4. When do you think is the best time to go swimming?
5. What kind of music do you listen to if you want to relax?
6. Where do you think is the best place to jog?
7. How often do you get time off from work?
8. What season do you prefer to go on a vacation?
9. How often do you buy meat from the wet market?
10. Where do you think is the best place for children to exercise?

C. Q6 Practice

Instruction: In this test, you have to restate the question and provide supporting details. You have
30 seconds to answer.

1. Describe your favorite television program.

2. Describe your favorite restaurant.
3. Describe your leisure activity.
4. Describe the best holiday you’ve had.
5. Describe the best book you’ve read.
QUESTION 7-9: RESPOND TO QUESTIONS USING INFORMATION PROVIDED

Set 1

Instruction: Respond to questions using information provided. This part consists of questions 6, 7,
and 8. Try to respond for 15 seconds right after the question is asked. You will be given
30 seconds to read, 15 seconds to answer questions 7 and 8 and 30 seconds to answer
number 9.

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Name Original Price Sale

Double layer mini –dress $310.00 $123.90

Tricolor mini –dress $288.00 $169.90
Silk knit dress $290.00 $98.20
Floral mini dress $298.00 $178.80
Dot dress $425.00 $178.80

Sale starts September 9 at 10:30 am

Hello, I was shopping online and noticed that a sale is coming up shortly.
Could you send me the list of sale items with the price?

Questions:

7. What items are mainly on sale?

8. Are pants also on sale?
9. My shopping budget is four hundred fifty dollars. What can I purchase with this budget?

Set 2

Instruction: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions based on the information
provided. You will be given 30 seconds to read, 15 seconds to answer questions 7 and 8
and 30 seconds to answer number 9.
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Questions:

1. What is this advertisement for?

2. How much do the sunglasses cost?
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Set 3

Instruction: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions based on the information
provided. You will be given 30 seconds to read, 15 seconds to answer questions 7 and 8
and 30 seconds to answer number 9.
Questions:

7. When and where is the seminar taking place?

8. Can I register on the day of the seminar?
9. What are some of the main events happening at the seminar?

Set 4

Instruction: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions based on the information
provided. You will be given 30 seconds to read, 15 seconds to answer questions 7 and 8
and 30 seconds to answer number 9.
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QUESTION 10: PROPOSING A SOLUTION

Set 1A

Instruction: In this test, you will hear two (2) sets of voice mails, the first one being the problem and
the second as the response/answer to that problem. You will be given a piece of paper
with two tables per set. The first table is about the problem and the second one is about
the response/answer. Complete the first table by writing the information that completes
each note. For the second table, make a response flowing the structure given.

Question#1

Hello. This is Matt Damon. Two days ago, I ordered 3 books on your website with the next-
day delivery, which guaranteed my books would be delivered to my house by the following day. I
paid extra for the special delivery because I wanted those books before I leave the country in two
days. As stated on your website, if the order is placed before 1 p.m., you should have received the
order on the same day and have shipped the books by yesterday at the latest. Today is already
Friday, and I haven’t received my books yet. Please let me know what happened. You can contact me
on my cell phone at (123) 456-7890.

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Making Notes Practice

Name of the caller Matt Damon

Is it a request/complaint/both Complaint

Main problem  Ordered items(books) not yet delivered

 He’s been waiting for two days now
What happened The information on the website said that the delivery will be
completed within a day
Why is it a problem He needs the books within 2 days

Special request (if any)  Tell him what happened

 He should be contacted on his cell phone

Writing a Response Practice

Greeting/Introduction

Apologize/Show
understanding
Possible explanation

Solution 1 /Detail 1
Solution 2/Detail 2 (optional)

Closing statement

Set 1B

Question #2

Good afternoon, this is Steve Simmons. Last night, I accidentally left my credit card at your
restaurant. Unfortunately, I am leaving today for a business trip and I won’t have time to pick up the
card. What is the best way for me to get my card back as quickly as possible? I am willing to pay for
any postage costs if you sent it to my home address.

Source:

Making Notes Practice

Name of the caller
Is it a request/complaint/both
Main problem
What happened
Why is it a problem
Special request (if any)
Steve Simmons
Request
He has to get his card back as quickly as possible
He accidentally left his card at the restaurant
He is leaving today for a business trip
He’s willing to pay for any postage costs if the card is sent to his
home address.

Writing a Response Practice

Greeting/Introduction

Apologize/Show
understanding
Possible explanation

Solution 1 /Detail 1

Solution 2/Detail 2 (optional)

Closing statement
Set 2

Instruction: In this part of the test, you will be given two (2) questions/problems and you will be
asked to propose a solution to each question. You will be given thirty (30) seconds to
prepare and sixty (60) seconds to answer each question in speaking.

Question #1:

Hello, I bought a dress from your store. I intended to give it to my niece as a birthday gift, but it is
too small for her. When I tried to exchange it for a larger size, the sales representative told me that
there were no more dresses available. I do not have the receipt anymore. Please let me know how I
can resolve this situation.

Question #2:

Hello, this is Toby Valdez. I’m calling you to discuss a problem as you are the department manager.
I’m on sick leave because I was involved in a car accident two weeks ago. While I was in the hospital,
I thought I could return to work the day after tomorrow, earlier than expected. However, today my
doctor told me to take more days off due to the after effects of the accident. You know I am in
charge of an important project, but I can’t get back to work immediately. Please let me know how I
should handle the situation. Thank you.

Question 11: EXPRESS AN OPINION

Set 1

Instruction: In this test, you are given two (2) Question 11 questions. For each question, first,
identify what is the topic or subject of the question. Next, identify if the question

1. It has been proposed that a new domestic airport should be built quite close to where you live. Do
you support or oppose the idea?

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2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most famous musicians are the most
talented. Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.

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Set 2

Instruction: I this test, you are given two (2) Question 11 questions. You have fifteen (15) seconds to
prepare and sixty (60) seconds to speak for each question.

Set 3

Speaking practice c/o ma’am Ping

1. One of your important business partners from Switzerland is visiting your country. When he
arrives, which tourist attractions or destinations would you recommend to him and his family?

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