LanguageCert Achiever B1 Speaking Practice Paper 6

This document provides practice and instructions for LanguageCert Achiever B1 Speaking Practice Paper 6. It includes topics on furniture, sports, communication, weather, and education. The document also includes interlocutor's instructions and sample responses from the candidate.

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Achiever
B1 Entry
Level 3
International ESOL
(Speaking) Practice
Paper 6
Interlocutor’s instructions
Test time: 12 minutes
I = Interlocutor C = Candidate
PART 1 (3 minutes)
I: LanguageCert International Spoken ESOL Exam, Achiever level, (give today’s
date).
(Give candidate’s name.) Exam begins.
Hello. My name’s (give full name). Can you spell your family name for me,
please?
C: (Spells family name.)
I: Thank you. Which country are you
from? C: (Responds.)
I: Thank you. Now, Part One. I’m going to ask you some questions about yourself.
(Choose up to five questions, one from each of the different topic areas, as time
allows. Name the topic; e.g. ‘Now, Furniture’).

Topics
Furnitu
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• Is expensive furniture worth buying in your opinion?
• No the expensive furniture is not worth according to me, everyone should be
engaged in buying the economical furniture so that they can save the cost and
expenses. This will also help them in doing saving.
• What type of furniture do you prefer – comfortable or stylish? Why?
• Comfortable because I am a lazy person.
• Do you think repairing old furniture is a good idea? Why/ Why not?
• No, because they are old and unfurnished
• Do you prefer modern or antique furniture? Why?
• Modern because we are from modern world.
• Sports
Should all children do sports at school?
Yes I think all children must be engaged in learning the sports, this will make them
physically active and also they will not face any type of disease which will be good for
their health. It will also help children in learning better spirit.
Why do some people hate doing sports?
Because they are too lazy to do it
Which extreme sport would you like to try? Why?
Cricket, because I love it
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Communication and Correspondence
• Have you ever written a letter? To whom?
• Yes I have written a letter to my grandfather, it was informal type of letter. I
have written it down as my grandfather lives far away and I was really missing
him and I missed his company.
• Do people of your age use the social media to communicate?
• Yes off course
• What are the advantages of communicating via the internet?
• Its flexible and easy
• Do you think face-to-face or online conversations are more efficient? Why?
• Online because they are quiet easy to do
Weather
What's the weather like in your country in the summer?
In my country, the weather is pleasant in the time of summer. I really enjoy being
hear during the time of summer, I wish I could explore more. I enjoy the weather in
our country, this is the most amazing thing which I enjoy. I wish my grandparents also
lived with me in this amazing weather.
Which season do you prefer? Why?
Summer, because I like when sun is shining bright on us.
What kind of weather do you like best? Why?
Is it useful to check the weather forecast before planning a vacation? Why/ Why not?
Yes, it lets us know whether it will rain or not and we can make plan
accordingly.
Education
Can you tell me about the school system in your country?
Yes the education system in our country is really effective. They make sure that each
student have better learning opportunities which can asssit them in growing and also
achieving the objectives. I have also learned so many things from our education
system.
Are there any school subjects that you think schools should teach to all students?
Yes English is been taught to all students
Do you think online education is better than traditional education? Why?/ Why not?
No I guess traditional is better to learn practical aspects
•In your opinion, which is the most important subject in a school curriculum? Why?
English as everyone uses it
C: (Responds.)
I: (Interlocutor makes brief responses and/or comments.)
I: Thank you.

A
 I'm your English teacher. I start.
Why haven't you done your homework?
I haven’t done my homework as I was really busy doing something else. I was
helping out my father in his office work. He really needed my help so I was
helping him out. I also helped my mother and I completely forgot that I need to
do my homework. Sorry next time I won’t repeat these type of mistake. I will
write it down on my dairy so that these kind of mistake cannot be repeated
again, I am really sorry for my behavior. From the next time I will not be
engaged in forgetting my homework.
• We are friends. I start.
Thank you so much for your help! You saved me!
Oh no problem, please don’t say thankyou
• We are neighbours. I start.
My car broke down. Can I borrow yours for today?
Yes, surely you can, please bring it back on time.
• I am a tourist in your town. I start.
Excuse me, is there a shopping centre nearby?
Yes, please go to left then right
B
 We’re neighbours. You are having a party at the weekend. You start.
 Hello my friend Yack, I am organizing a party this weekend, I wish to have your
gracious presence at my party. I will be really happy if you join me in this
party. We will have all type of fun over here and I will make sure that enjoy the
party to your fullest. I have also invited my many friends in the party. I will
make you meet them. Please come to my party and enjoy.
• I'm your boss. You want to leave early from work. You start.
Boss, I need leave today as I am feeling tired and exhausted
• We are friends. We haven’t seen each other for a month. You start.
Hey, John lets make plan someday, its quiet long and we haven’t met yet
• I’m your teacher. You are not feeling well during class. You start.
Teacher can I please go home, I am not feeling well.
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PART 2 (3 minutes)
I: Now, Part Two. We are going to role-play some situations. I want you to start or
respond.
First situation (choose one situation from A).
C: (Responds.)
I: (Role-play the situation with the candidate – approximately two turns each.)
I: Second situation (choose one situation from B).

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C: (Initiates.)
I: (Role-play the situation with the candidate – approximately two turns each.)
I: (Role-play a third situation from A or B if time allows.)
I: Thank you.

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PART 3 (3 minutes)
I: Now, Part Three. We’re going to discuss something together.
Our English class is bringing out a school magazine. We need to decide what to
put in it.
Let’s ask and answer questions to help us make some decisions. (Hand over
candidate’s
task sheet.) I’ll start.
Interlocutor’s Task Sheet
Photograph from School Trip
In this photograph including all the children on school trip can be included.
Along with this different photographs which shows students involved in doing
different activities at school trip can be used for magazine.
Jokes and cartoon
The magazine is for school and this is why easy jokes that students can
understand and also that are linked with cartoon can be used.
School future events
In this events that will be organized in school before completion of current session
are included. This can be annual day and other competitive events and activities.
Article about School Life
This involves what life students experience at school and how it add value in their
life. This should be written by students in order to make it realistic.
Advice about Exam Preparation

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B1 Concerned with this it is important that students learn things so that they can
remember their learning for longer and it is more important than marks in exam.
Sports News
In this sports news participation should be highlighted and winners also should get a
special place in order to motivate others.
I: Thank you. (Retrieve candidate’s task sheet.)

Topics
A
Howyourtownhaschangedoverthelasttenyea
rs
The town has changed significantly from past ten years and changes are visible in
form of improved infrastructure and increased use of technology in town for
different activities and functions. Use and availability of Internet and better other
services show the changes of town.
B Aninterestinghobbyforyoungpeople
Reading is one of the interesting hobbies of young people.
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PART 4 (3 minutes including follow-up questions)
I: In Part Four you are going to talk on your own for one and a half minutes. Your
topic is
(choose topic for candidate).
I: (Hand over piece of paper and pen/pencil.). You now have thirty seconds to
write some notes to help you. So, your topic is (repeat topic). (Withdraw eye
contact for thirty seconds. Leave recorder running.)
I: (Candidate’s name), please
start. C: (Talks.)
I: (When candidate has talked for a maximum of one and a half minutes, say, ‘Thank
you’, and
then ask some follow-up questions.)

Follow-up questions
How your town has changed over the last ten years
• Why do people move from villages to big cities?
One important reason behind this is increased opportunities and a better standard of
life available in city.
• Where would you like to live?
In my opinion it is better to live in town as more people are focusing on city for their
opportunity and in such situation I would like to create opportunity in town. Hence I
would like to live at town.
• What other changes would you like to see in your town?
Improvement in utility of resources those are available in town. Better facilities for
people living at town.
• How can we improve our towns?
By encouraging people to extend their support to improve town and its facilities, this
will create a harmonious society living in town and it will offer more facilities.
An interesting hobby for young people
• Howimportantisitforpeopletohavehobbies?
It is important because it helps in enhancing personality of people.
• Shouldallhobbiesbecreative?
It is not important and necessary that all hobbies are creative
• Whatactivitiescanonedonearwhereyoulive?
Playing outdoor such as football, Basketball and such activities can be done near
where I live.
• Howcanweencourageyoungpeopletostartnewactivities?
Young people can be encouraged by showing the activities how it can be done and
positive aspects of activity.
A trip you would like to take
• Howdoyouprepareforatrip?
Firstly it needs to be planed what are the places one will visit and what activities need
to be done at trip. Followed by this preparing and developing a schedule. This is
followed by tickets and packing for the trip.
• Whatarethemainreasonspeopletravelnowadays?
Leisure and exploring are two reasons people travel now a days.
• Whichismorepopular:bookingonlineorwithatravelagency?
Online booking is more popular now a days.
• Whicharethemainthingstoconsiderwhenchoosingholidayaccommodation?
It should either near or at the centre so that all places can be easily accessed that are
to be visited and it should be in budget as well.
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I: Thank you, (give candidate’s name.) That is the end of the exam.

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