Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

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Instructions

This task is made up of THREE parts:

  1. Choose an option
  2. Preparation time
  3. Speaking
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Your father has asked for your opinion about where to go for a family vacation. Your grandparents will also join. You find two suitable options. Using the pictures and information below, choose the option that you prefer. In the next section, you will need to persuade your father that your choice is the better choice. If you do not choose, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part.

Mountain Cabin

  • Standard vacation home with stairs
  • Beautiful hiking trails nearby
  • Quiet environment with fresh air
  • 30 minutes from nearest town

Lakeside Apartment

  • Modern building with elevator access
  • Fishing and boating activities available
  • Restaurant on premises
  • Medical facilities within 10 minutes

Your father is considering a village cottage for the family vacation. Persuade your father that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

Village Cottage

  • Old house with limited facilities
  • Cultural activities in the village
  • Shared garden with neighbors
  • Uneven floors and narrow doorways

Lakeside Apartment

  • Modern building with elevator access
  • Fishing and boating activities available
  • Restaurant on premises
  • Medical facilities within 10 minutes

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