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 office is getting very hot in the summer, and you need to decide on a cooling solution for the workspace. 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 colleague that your choice is the better choice than their preference for a fan. If you do not choose, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part.
Central Air Conditioning
- Installation cost: $3,000
- Cools the entire office evenly
- Energy consumption: high
- Professional maintenance required annually
Wall-Mounted Air Conditioner
- Installation cost: $800
- Cools specific areas only
- Energy consumption: moderate
- Easy to maintain yourself
Your colleague prefers using electric fans instead of your chosen option. Persuade your colleague that the cooling system you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.
Electric Fan
- Cost: $50 per unit
- Circulates air but doesn't lower temperature
- Energy consumption: low
- No maintenance required
Wall-Mounted Air Conditioner
- Installation cost: $800
- Cools specific areas only
- Energy consumption: moderate
- Easy to maintain yourself
*NOTE: This sample test is not recording your response.