Task one: Independent Task, personal preference
Preparation time: 15s Response time: 45s
tips
start reading the question as soon as they come up
read the question carefully, and answer it exactly
organize your response very clearly
do not try to present a lot of points at one time
use signal words
stick to vocabulary, sentence, structure
speak slowly and distinctly
monitor the time carefully
Step
decide which specific topic you are going to say
during the preparation time, thick about a couple of sub points. You even can put down the key word.
start with a topic statement. You can even repeat part of the question
present only a couple of sub point with supporting details and examples
use the signal words to show how the ideas are related.
Pay attention to the time
Task two: Independent Tasks, paired choice
Preparation time: 15s Response time: 45s
make and defend a choice between two contrasting behaviors or courses
Task three: Read/Listen/Speak, Campus situation topic, fit and explain (summarize)
Preparation time: 30s Response time: 60s
Consists of two source and a single question
A reading passage (75-100 words) presents a campus-related issue
A listening passage (60-80 seconds, 150-180 words) comments on the issue in the reading
The question asks the test taker to summarize the speaker’s opinion within the context of the reading passage
The question is always about the opinion of one (not two!) person in the conversation and why he or she holds the opinion.
Do not listen to the direction, and use the time (15s) to read the reading passage
Organize your response very clearly
Use transition to make your response clearly
Note-taking strategy: Note format
Female Male
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Task four: Read/Listen/Speak, Academic Course Topic; General/Specific Task
Preparation time: 30s Response time: 60s
A reading passage (75-100 words, 45deconds) gives background information about an academic topic
An excerpt from a lecture (60-90 seconds, 150-220 words) deals with a more specific aspect of the topic
Combine and convey important information from the reading and the lecture
Example in listening should be repeated in speaking
Do not listen to the direction, and use the time (15s) to read the reading passage
Organize your response very clearly
Use transition to make your response clearly
reading
When listening to the direction, pay attention to the first part of it, which usually tells you the main topic of the reading passage and the following conversation. Then start reading immediately
Take notes on the topic and the main points
listening
Take notes!!!
Focus on the content, not the delivery
Anticipate what you will hear
Stay active by asking mental questions
Note-taking strategy: Note format
Major Point
Supporting detail
Supporting detail
Subsidiary detail
Subsidiary detail
Major Point
Supporting detail
Subsidiary detail
Subsidiary detail
Supporting detail
Supporting detail
Subsidiary detail
Subsidiary detail
More detail
More detail
Task five: Listen/Speak: Campus situation topic; Problem/Solution
Preparation time: 20s Response time: 60s
One listening passage (60-90s, 120-180 words) about a student-related problem and two possible solutions. A conversation.
Understanding of the problem and express an opinion about the solving problem.
Note-taking strategy: Note format
Female Male
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Response like this
The problem
Solutions
My choice
My reason
Task six: Listen/Speak: Academic Course Topic; Summary
Preparation time: 20s Response time: 60s
The direction usually tells you what the topic of the upcoming lecture will be or at least in which field the lecture will be.
2 minutes lecture
Sample listening notes:
Two technological innovations
Automobiles:
Mass produced in 1920s
Attitude and create links
Radio:
Listen to the same program
Shared experience
TipsTips for Task 5 & 6
Listen to the direction carefully
Do not worry if the material is not familiar to you
Listen carefully to the passage
Take notes
Organize your response very clearly
Use transition to make your response cohesive
Stick to the vocabulary
Speak slowly and distinctly
TemplateTask three
I think the woman/man (supports, is in support of, is happy with, is against, is unhappy with, feels sorry for) + part of the question. She/He expresses two reasons for holding this opinion. Firstly,…….Second of all,……….
Task four (reading is very important!)
The ( topic in the reading passage) is …… (Topic in the reading passage) refers to ……The professor describes two examples to demonstrate……
Task five
I think the man’s/ the woman’s problem is……The man/ woman/ professor in the conversation provides him/ her with two solutions, one is… and the other is……In my opinion/As far as I concerned/ Personally I think the first/the second solution is better. The reason is……
Task six
Explain terminology/ concept (what is it?)
(Move on to the two details/examples)
First of all………..
Second of all…….
