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Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You and your co-workers are having a company retreat at the beach. You all planned to have lunch at the beach restaurant, but when you arrive, you discover that the restaurant is closed for renovations. Your co-worker Alex suggests that everyone should leave the beach to find another restaurant in town, which is a 20-minute drive away. Your co-worker Jamie thinks you should all stay at the beach and just have ice cream from the nearby ice cream stand for lunch.

Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to Alex. Explain why you think the group should stay at the beach and have ice cream for lunch.
OR
Talk to Jamie. Explain why you think the group should leave the beach to find a proper restaurant.

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