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
Click next to continue.
Your company needs a new clock for the office and asked you to recommend one after reviewing available options. The clock will be placed in a central location, affecting all employees. 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. If you do not choose an option, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part.
Digital Clock
- Electronic display with digital numbers
- Requires 4 batteries
- Silent operation
- Costs $40
Traditional Wall Clock
- 12 clear numbers on the face
- Requires 2 batteries
- Soft ticking sound
- Costs $20
Your colleague is suggesting another option. Persuade your colleague that what you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.
Decorative Cuckoo Clock
- Small clock face with unclear numbers
- Requires daily manual winding
- Chimes every 15 minutes
- Costs $550
Traditional Wall Clock
- 12 clear numbers on the face
- Requires 2 batteries
- Soft ticking sound
- Costs $20
*NOTE: This sample test is not recording your response.
