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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Your city's community center is organizing a free music learning program for beginners. You and your friend have been discussing which instrument to learn. Using the pictures and information below, choose the option that you prefer. In the next section, you will need to persuade your friend that your choice 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.
Guitar
- Easy for beginners
- Works with many music styles
- Easy to carry anywhere
- Affordable with many learning guides
Djembe (African Drum)
- Builds good rhythm skills
- Great for outdoor music
- Basic beats learned quickly
- Fun for group playing
Your friend is suggesting another option. Persuade your friend that what you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.
Cello
- Rich, deep sound
- Best for classical music
- Takes time to learn
- Expensive for lessons and instruments
Djembe (African Drum)
- Builds good rhythm skills
- Great for outdoor music
- Basic beats learned quickly
- Fun for group playing
*NOTE: This sample test is not recording your response.