Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You and your two best friends, Alex and Taylor, have been planning to attend the same university together since high school. You've all been accepted and were excited about starting college life together. However, Taylor has just announced that they want to take a gap year to travel and gain some life experience before starting university. Alex is upset about this decision and feels that Taylor is abandoning your plans.

Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to Alex. Explain why Taylor's decision to take a gap year is reasonable and why Alex should support this choice.
OR
Talk to Taylor. Explain why Alex's concerns are valid and why Taylor should reconsider the decision to take a gap year.

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