LanguageCert Achiever B1 Speaking & Listening Practice Paper 1

This document is a practice paper for the LanguageCert Achiever B1 level in Speaking & Listening. It includes interlocutor's instructions, role-play situations, and discussion topics. The document covers topics such as times of the year, friends, language learning, and watching films. It also includes sample responses for each section.

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Achiever B1
Entry Level 3
International ESOL (Speaking & Listening)
Practice Paper 1
Interlocutor’s instructions
Test time: 11-13 minutes
I = Interlocutor C = Candidate
CHECK THAT THE RECORDER IS ON AND
WORKING

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PART 1 (1 minute 30 seconds – 2 minutes 30 seconds)
I: Hello. My name’s (give full name). And you are (give candidate’s full name), right? C:
(Confirms.)
I: Thank you. Can you spell your family name for me, please? C:
(Spells family name.)
I: Thank you. Where are you from? C:
(Responds.)
I: Thank you. Exam begins. LanguageCert ESOL International, Speaking and Listening, Achiever
level, (give today’s date).
I: Now, Part One. I’m going to ask you some questions about yourself. (Choose four questions, one from
each of the different topic areas. Name the topic, e.g. ‘Now, Times of the year’.)
C:
Times of the Year
 Winters because the place is more beautiful due to snowfall
 June to August because of exams.
Topics
Times of the year
 Which would be the best time of the year for someone to visit the area where
you live? (Why?)
 What is the busiest time of the year for you in your work/studies? (Why?)
 Which month of the year do you like best? (Why?)
 Are there any months of the year you don’t like? (Why?)
Friends
 How often do you go out with friends?
 Where did you meet some of the friends you have now?
 How do you keep in contact with your friends?
 Why are friends so important to people?
Language
 How do you practise English outside the classroom?
 What do you find most difficult about learning a language? (Why?)
 How will you use English in the future?
 What have you enjoyed most about learning English? (Why?)
Watching films
 What type of films do you enjoy? (Why?)
 What was the last film you saw?
 Are there any types of film you don’t like? (Why?)
 Who do you usually watch films with?

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 From the entire year, I like December because of Christmas vacation, where I learn many new things.
As my parents manage some extracurricular activities where I enhance my personal skills and learn
innovative ideas as well.
 I don’t like May, June because of extra humid and warm months
Friends
 Once in a week
 At our home and parks
 Through mails and telephonic conversation
 I think in my life friends are so important because I feel so comfortable and they are the ones to whom I
share my life secrets and also suggest whenever I face any problem. So friends are important because
a sold friendship helps to promote brain health and deal with stress and make the life better as well.
Language
1. Outside classroom, I practice English by watch TED talks and always read about the favorite topics.
Also, I use a vocabulary notebook and keep talking in English with my parents and friends
2. Speaking because language have its own pronunciation
3. Talking with others and reading
4. Reading because only that way I learn new words.
Watching Films
 Comedies because It help to get away from stress
 The last film which I saw is
 Romantic because I think there is no sense of these movies
 Usually, I watch film with my friends because I enjoy their company and sometimes with my parents
where they provide me a chance to learn about outside home and colleges.
I: (Interlocutor responds and/or comments briefly.)
I: Thank you.

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PART 2 (1 minute 30 seconds – 2 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).
Tourist
Me: Yes, take a right side from this road. Or else, you can type the name of mall on GPS to get correct answer
Tourist: Thank you sir
Me: Anytime, hope you like the city and there are many places to visit. Please visit
Tourist: Sure =!!
Friends
Me: No, because I am not confident on my driving. But If you are driving make sure you have a license as it is
compulsory
A: Oh..please don’t start
Me: I am serious, you have to be a responsible citizen
A: yes..I am and I take that.
Strangers
Me: Hey… I don’t know you sir!! May be you are misunderstood
Stranger: Oh yeah,… sorry! I thought you are my school friend, whose I saw before 7 years
Me: Okay… so you are here to meet your school friend.. nice come one lets have a drink till your friend come.
Stranger: Sure and thanks dear
Boss
Me: Sorry sir..Actually I was stuck in other work
Boss: what??
Me: learning new software to make report easily. That is why!!
Boss: Ok..good job but make sure to get it ASAP.
I: (Role-play the situation with the candidate – approximately two turns each.)
I: Second situation (choose one situation from B).
A
 I’m a tourist in your town. I start.
Excuse me, is there a shopping centre nearby?
 We’re friends. I start.
I’m training for a race. Do you want to join me?
 We’re strangers. I knock over your drink in a café. I start.
Oh dear. I’m so sorry.
 I’m your boss. I asked you to write a report for me last week. I start.
So, why haven’t you given me the report yet?

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C: (Initiates.) Friend:
Me: nice jacket..you look dashing in this
Friend: Thanks dear..
Me: How much it cost?
Friend: it’s a gift from my parents so I don’t know
Me: ohh..nice.. enjoy!! And let’s move now. Waiter
Me: Bill please
Waiter: Sure… your bill sir.
Me: Okay..take this as a tip for your hard work and entertain us better
Waiter: Thank you sir…hope you like the lunch and visit again
Me: sure., such a nice place and I write some suggestion for the place. So please tell your boss
Waiter: definitely.. thank you and visit again!!
 Boss
Me: Sir, I need off for one day
Boss: Why
Me: It’s my mother 50th birthday so.
Boss: Okay.. you can take because of your mother only
Me: Oh..thank you sir
Boss: Its okay
 Neighbor:
Me: Hello…sir
Neighbor: Hey..come inside
Me: No thanks.. because I am in hurry..i am here to invite you on a party at weekend on the occasion of my mother’s
b’day
Neighbor: Okay.. we will definitely come.. by the way if you need any help please let us know and we are here for
you..call me anytime
Me: thank you sir but please come at time..its only request
Neighbor: hahah…. Sure we will.
B
 We’re friends. I’m wearing a new jacket. You start.
 I’m a waiter. You’ve just finished your lunch. You start.
 I’m your boss. You want to take a day off work next week. You start.
 We’re neighbours. You’re having a party at the weekend. You start.

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I: (Role-play the situation with the candidate – approximately two turns each.)
I: Thank you.

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PART 3 (2 minutes 30 seconds)
I: Now, Part Three. In this part of the test we’re going to discuss something. All right?
I: My sister is getting married and I can’t decide what to buy her as a wedding present. You’re my friend and
I’ve asked you to help me. Here are some ideas. Let’s ask and answer questions to help us decide what to
do. I’ll start.
Interlocutor’s Task Sheet
I: Thank you.
Other: let’s select the best gift.
Me: yes,…I think that Washing machine is best because it use by sister
Other: No, I think you should take took New York ticket for the couple so that they explore new place and

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enjoy as well
Me: Yeah….its a nice idea , I should purchase it only.

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PART 4A (3 minutes)
I: In Part Four I’m going to read something. I’m going to tell you about Hiromi and her favourite place
to eat out. I’ll read it two times. Listen and take notes on your paper. I’ll then ask you these questions.
(Allow 10 seconds for the candidate to read the questions.)
I: (Read script at an appropriate pace.)
I: Now I’ll read it again. (Read the script again.)
I: Questions. (Ask the following questions, allowing time for the candidate to respond orally.)
I: Thank you.
1. Vegetarian
2. Mushroom soup
3. Cakes
PART 4B (2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes including follow-up questions)
I: Now you’re going to talk on your own for one and a half minutes. Your topic is your favourite place to
eat out. You now have thirty seconds to write some notes to help you. You’re going to talk about your
favourite place to eat out.
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, as time allows.)
I: Thank you, (give candidate’s name). That is the end of the exam.
My name is Hiromi and I love food. I enjoy cooking and my friends say I’m a good cook
but, in general, I prefer to eat out at a restaurant. My favourite place is called Planet
Earth, and it’s the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Osaka. The décor is very simple but
the food is nice and not too expensive, so I can go there often, maybe twice a month.
We always book a table there if it’s a special occasion. The place is really famous for its
mushroom soup – it’s a best-seller. They have a very old secret recipe for it and they’ve
never shared it with anyone. They also have pizza and desserts on the menu – their
vegan cheesecake is the most delicious thing! I sometimes buy their cakes and bring
them to the office, which makes my colleagues very happy. Many of them have started
going to Planet Earth after trying them!
Questions
1. What type of restaurant does Hiromi like? (vegetarian)
2. Which dish is the most popular? [(the) mushroom soup]
3. What desserts does Hiromi buy to bring to work? (cakes)
Follow-up questions
 Do you like restaurants where they play live music? (Why?/ Why not?)
 Tell me about a local special dish.
 What can you cook well?
 How important is it to learn to cook? (Why?)

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LanguageCert Achiever
B11. Yes, I like because it gives a pleasant atmosphere
2. Local special dis is mushroom curry which is mostly eat by local residence
3. I cook
4. Learning cook will assist to understand world cultures, customs and flavors this also help to
avoid food poisoning and stay healthy.