Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds
Instructions
This task is made up of THREE parts:
- Choose an option
- Preparation time
- Speaking
Click next to continue.
Your friend wants to buy a scooter and has narrowed it down to two options. Using the pictures and information below, choose the option that you prefer. In the next part, you will need to persuade your friend that this is the better choice. If you do not choose an option, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part.
Electric Scooter
- $1,400
- Battery-powered and eco-friendly
- Quiet and easy to charge
- Lower maintenance costs
Gas-Powered Scooter
- $1,100
- Runs on gasoline
- Suitable for long distances
- Requires regular fuel and maintenance

Your friend is suggesting another choice. Persuade your friend that the scooter you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.
Kick Scooter
- $50
- Suitable for short distances on sidewalks
- No fuel or battery needed
- Requires physical effort to operate
Gas-Powered Scooter
- $1,100
- Runs on gasoline
- Suitable for long distances
- Requires regular fuel and maintenance

*NOTE: This sample test is not recording your response.

