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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You and your roommate need to move to a new apartment across town. You need to decide which transportation option to use for moving your furniture and belongings. Using the pictures and information below, choose the option that you prefer. In the next section, you will need to persuade your roommate 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.
4x4 Pickup Truck
- $100 for the day
- Manual transmission
- Can make multiple trips if needed
- Need to pay for gas separately
Moving Truck
- $200 for the day
- Automatic transmission
- Includes gas and insurance
- Comes with special equipment for moving heavy items
Your roommate is suggesting using your friend's bicycle trailer for moving. Persuade your roommate that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.
Friend's Bicycle Trailer
- Free to use
- Environmentally friendly
- Would require many trips across town
- Limited space for larger furniture items
Moving Truck
- $200 for the day
- Automatic transmission
- Includes gas and insurance
- Comes with special equipment for moving heavy items
*NOTE: This sample test is not recording your response.
