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 colleagues are moving to a new office, and you need to choose your new workstation. You've found 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. If you do not choose, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part.
If you do not choose an option, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part.

City View Workstation

  • Next to a large window
  • Overlooks downtown skyline
  • Close to the break room
  • Modern standing desk

Nature View Workstation

  • Located near indoor plants
  • Faces park and trees
  • Natural lighting throughout the day
  • Adjustable ergonomic chair

Your colleague is suggesting a workstation next to the printer. Persuade your colleague that the workstation you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

Printer Area Workstation

  • Next to the main office printer
  • Close to supply cabinet
  • High foot traffic area
  • Standard desk setup

Nature View Workstation

  • Located near indoor plants
  • Faces park and trees
  • Natural lighting throughout the day
  • Adjustable ergonomic chair

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