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 friend runs a daycare in her home and your family wants to send a gift for the children. 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 a family member 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.
WN Bear
- comes in various colors
- machine washable
- soft and huggable
- costs $60 each
Dinosaur Toy
- educational about prehistoric life
- makes realistic dinosaur sounds
- has movable parts
- costs $55 each

A family member is suggesting that you send a remote control toy car instead. Persuade your family member that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.
Remote Control Car
- can be controlled from 50 feet away
- requires 6 batteries (not included)
- makes engine sounds
- costs $300
Dinosaur Toy
- educational about prehistoric life
- makes realistic dinosaur sounds
- has movable parts
- costs $55 each

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