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
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You are choosing a set of tableware for your home and have found two good options. Using the pictures and information below, choose the option that you prefer. In the next part, you will need to persuade a family member 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.
Stainless Steel Tableware
- Durable and long-lasting
- Resistant to scratches and stains
- Suitable for daily use and formal occasions
- Costs more initially but lasts for years
Plastic Tableware
- Lightweight and inexpensive
- Available in various colors and designs
- Easy to clean but prone to scratches
- Less durable and may need frequent replacements

A family member is suggesting another choice. Persuade your family member that the tableware you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.
Single-Use Tableware
- Very cheap and disposable
- Convenient for events or picnics
- Not environmentally friendly
- Can only be used once
Plastic Tableware
- Lightweight and inexpensive
- Available in various colors and designs
- Easy to clean but prone to scratches
- Less durable and may need frequent replacements

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

