I really need help, my exam is in a few days and I still have a hard time with the speaking portion, not because of my pronounciation but with the content of my answer. help, plss
2007-07-26 19:48:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
The first part of the above answer is very helpful.
I'm pretty sure you won't get questions like s/he said though...
The first question will be to describe a person, thing or event that is familiar to you. Practice answering questions like:
What's your favorite sport?
What person has been a great influence on you?
If you could travel anywhere in the world for a month, where would you go?
And always---"and why". Start with a topic sentence, the same as you have for an essay, and then fill in the details.
The second question will be a "which do you prefer" question. It's quite likely to involve "US university life" in some way.
Would you rather study in groups or alone?
Would you rather live in a dormitory or apartment?
Do you think students should choose all their courses, or not?
For both of these, you have 15 seconds to prepare (not likely time to write!) and 45 seconds to speak.
The third and fourth involve reading, listening and speaking. Here again, come up with a topic sentence. Be sure to answer the question! It's not your opinion you're being asked for here.
The fifth and sixth involve listening and speaking. In the one with a conversation between two students you DO need to give your opinion. In the classroom one, you don't.
2007-07-28 13:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not certain, but I believe you can write down notes for your speaking portion. If you get nervous and "blank out" when you have to speak, looking at your notes can prompt you to say something. Just remember, don't stop talking no matter what, and keep talking until time is up.
Before the test, think of different questions they might ask you. Common questions are probably, "what do you do during the day?" or "Please describe your town." If you are semi-fluent in English, you can always translate from your native language to English in your head.
2007-07-27 11:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by betyoucantfindme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 03:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋