Summer Activities

Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 secondsNext

Instructions

This task is made up of THREE parts:

  1. Choose an option
  2. Preparation time
  3. Speaking
Click next to continue.

You and your friend want to take outdoor nature lessons this summer. 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 friend 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.

Surfing Lessons

  • $50 per 2-hour lesson
  • Equipment provided
  • Lessons available daily at local beach
  • No experience required

Horse Riding

  • $65 per 1-hour lesson
  • Small groups (max 6 people)
  • Trails through forest and mountains
  • Basic training provided for beginners

Your friend is suggesting diving lessons instead. Persuade your friend that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

Diving Lessons

  • $80 per lesson
  • Certification requires 4 lessons
  • Underwater exploration of coral reefs
  • Special equipment purchase required

Horse Riding

  • $65 per 1-hour lesson
  • Small groups (max 6 people)
  • Trails through forest and mountains
  • Basic training provided for beginners

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