Speaking Test 5

PART 1

The examiner asks about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics.

• When did you get your first mobile/cell phone?
• What do you use it for most often?
• How often do you change your mobile/cell phone?
• Do you think you could live without a mobile/cell phone?

• When do you need to concentrate most?
• What do you do to help you concentrate?
• Do you ever find it difficult to concentrate?
• Did you find it easier or harder to concentrate when you were younger?

PART 2

You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

• who the person is
• what job the person does
• what skills he or she needs to do this job
• and explain why you think this person's job is interesting.

• Have you told other people about this person?
• Do you think you would be good at this person's job?

PART 3

Discussion Topics:

• Who can best advise young people about jobs, parents or teachers? Why?
• What is the most important thing to consider when choosing a job?

• Is it better to work for a small company or a large international company? Why?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?

• Many people say that learning from mistakes is the key to a successful career. Do you agree with this view?
• How easy is it for people who want a successful career to balance their work and personal life?