Speaking exam Interaction Intermediate Level Valencia 2009

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DIALOGUE – 1

TASK 2.1

INTERACTION CANDIDATE A

In this part of the exam, you are going to take part in a conversation with the

other candidate. You have different information about an imaginary situation.

The conversation will last about 5 minutes.

LEARNING MORE

You and your friend have decided to take a course to improve your English. You

have information about an intensive course in England. Mention the most important

characteristics of your course share the information and decide which of the courses

is the best one.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE

Points to consider

Highly intensive learning in

groups of 5 to 8 students

Suitable for business and

professional people and other

highly motivated learners

You can work even more

intensively by choosing extra

One-to-One lessons

The course also develops your

everyday English, pronunciation

and grammar, together with

reading and writing skills for

work, travel and social situations

Number of lessons per week: 20

Starting Dates: Every Monday

Timetable: 09.00-13.00 Mon-Fri

Price: course £299 per week

Weekly accommodation available

£200




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DIALOGUE – 1

TASK 2.1

INTERACTION CANDIDATE B




LEARNING MORE

You and the other candidate have decided to take a course to improve your

English. You have information about an an online course. Mention the most

important characteristics of your course, share the information and decide which of

the courses is the best one.

ONLINE ENGLISH COURSE

Points to consider

The Spring Online Course offers an

opportunity for students to:

Study with a first class tutor from

the convenience of their own

homes

Have their own UK native English

speaking tutor, who contacts them

online two to three times a week

and marks all of their work

Study English successfully in a

virtual educational world where

they can constantly interact with

other students and have unlimited

opportunities to practise their

reading and writing

Fees: £595

Course begins: October 2009




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DIALOGUE – 2

TASK 2.2





First time buyers

You and your partner have decided to buy your first house together. You would like

to buy a flat in the centre of town near all the shops and amenities and most

importantly near your office, which is right in the centre. You have seen one that

seems perfect. Share the information with your partner and decide which of the

properties is the best one for you.

CENTRAL DUPLEX

Points to consider

A beautiful modern duplex

apartment situated on the fifth

and sixth floor

Close to station and city centre

Accommodation:- Downstairs:

Entrance Hall, Bathroom,

double bedroom and large

lounge

From the hallway there is a

spiral staircase to the upper

floor: dining room, separate

fitted kitchen; master bedroom,

ensuite bathroom

Lift and secure undercover car

space.

Gym facilities

Remote sea views

Price :€450,000




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DIALOGUE – 2

TASK 2.2





First time buyers

You and your partner have decided to buy your first house together. You would like

to live in the countryside. You have seen a house that seems perfect. Share your

information with your partner and decide which of the properties is the best one for

you.

HOUSE FOR SALE

Points to consider

Built in 1990, well kept by

previous owners

Two-storey three-

bedroom house with a

great garden.

Accommodation two

reception rooms,

spacious kitchen/ dining

space, play room,

private garden

The first floor offers, three

well-proportioned

bedrooms and a

bathroom with the

additional advantage of

a loft room with lots of

storage space.

Conveniently located

just 2 km. away from

popular shopping

facilities

Price :€400,000




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DIALOGUE – 3

TASK 2.3





Buying a car

You and your partner have decided to buy a new car. You love fast cars and have

been looking at buying a second hand sports car .You have done some research

and there are a few models in the market you like. Share your information with your

partner and decide which one to buy.

PEUGEOT 9009

Points to consider

Great looking

Fabulous speed

Top specifications

Good second hand

opportunities

Luxury interior

Peugeot 9009=€ 24.000




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DIALOGUE – 3

TASK 2.3





Buying a car

You and your partner have decided to buy a new car. You are a concerned citizen

and would like to buy an eco-friendly hybrid car. You have done some research and

there are a few models in the market you like. Share your information with your

partner and decide which one to buy.

TOYOTA PRIUS

Points to consider

You love new technologies

Fuel efficient

Tax breaks and incentives

Non-polluting

Worried about the future of

the planet

Fun design

Toyota Prius Price:€17.000




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DIALOGUE – 4

TASK 2.4





Evening Classes

You and your partner have decided you should take up an evening class in a

nearby college. You have a sedentary life as you work in an office and sit in front of

the computer most of the time and you would benefit from an active class. There is a

salsa dance you would like to join. Share the information with your partner and

decide which of the courses is the right one.

SALSA DANCING CLASS

Points to consider

Exercise

Learn a new dancing style

Sociable activity

Love music

Good skill

Wednesday and Fridays 7.-8pm

Price per month; €40




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DIALOGUE – 4

TASK 2.4





Evening Classes

You and your partner have decided you should take up an evening class in a

nearby college. You would benefit from an intellectual course as your job as a

supermarket assistant is very repetitive. There is Chinese language course you would

like to join. Share the information with your partner and decide which of the courses

is the right one.

CHINESE LANGUAGE LESSON

Points to consider

Stimulation for the brain

Good skill to have

Possibilities for job promotion

Official qualification

Great for travelling

Tuesdays 18.30-20.00

Monthly fee € 60




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DIALOGUE – 5

TASK 2.5





After school club

You and your partner are deciding what after school club you should send your child

to. You think a group sport would be the right one and they offer a good football

one. Share the information with your partner and decide which of the courses is the

right one.

FOOTBALL CLUB

Points to consider

Team spirit

You can follow

football on TV

Popular sport

Good exercise

Open air sport

Junior football club

Tuesday and

Thursday

17.00-18.00.

Junior League




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DIALOGUE – 5

TASK 2.5





After school club

You and your partner are deciding what after school club you should send your child

to. You think a self-defence sport would be the right one and they offer a good judo

one. Share the information with your partner and decide which of the courses is the

right one.

JUDO CLUB

Points to consider

Good self defence

skills

Olympic winner as

teacher

Concentration skills

No need for a team to

practice

Nice atmosphere

Miriam Blasco’s Judo club

Children’s club

Tuesdays 18.30-20.00

Monthly fee € 60




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DIALOGUE – 6

TASK 2.6





GETTING FIT

You have decided with your friends that you all desperately need to get fit as the

summer is here and you live by the seaside. You think the best way to achieve fitness

is by joining a gym. One has just opened near you. Share the information with your

partner(s) and decide which of the options is the right one.

Points to consider

Membership offer

Choice of exercise classes

Sociable atmosphere

Swimming pool

Fitness club

Membership monthly; €80

June offer, bring up to 2 friends half

price




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DIALOGUE – 6

TASK 2.6





GETTING FIT You have decided with your friends that you all desperately need to get fit as the

summer is here and you live by the seaside. You think the best way is to enjoy open

air activities. Share the information with your partner(s) and decide which of the

options is the right one.

Points to consider

Best things in life are

free

Jogging

Swimming in the sea

Walking to work

instead of driving

Play tennis at friends

courts

Anytime anywhere. Cost €0




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DIALOGUE – 6

TASK 2.6

INTERACTION CANDIDATE C




GETTING FIT You have decided with your friends that you all desperately need to get fit as the

summer is here and you live by the seaside. You believe that diet is the key to fitness

as well as some gentle exercise. The council organises Tai Chi on the beach and you

know a health shop where they will design a personalised diet. Share the information

with your partner(s) and decide which of the options is the right one.

Points to consider

Dieting is essential

Good health shop

with dietician

Open air Tai Chi

Relaxation and

concentration as

well as gentle

exercise

Combining exercise

and diet

On the beach.

Cost Personalised diet €50

Tai Chi on the beach €30




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DIALOGUE – 7

TASK 2.7


In this part of the exam, you are going to take part in a conversation with the other

candidate. You have different information about an imaginary situation.


A trip to remember

You and your partner have decided to go on holiday together. You have both

agreed to look for a destination near the seaside. You have arranged to meet to

discuss where to go after visiting several travel agencies. Lynmouth seems perfect

because you love good food, going for long walks and love nature. Share the

information with your partner and decide which destination is best.

LYNMOUTH (NORTH DEVON)

Points to consider;

Romantic atmosphere.

Four-hour drive from London.

Local Cuisine: fresh salmon, meat, game and delicious puddings.

Rising Sun Hotel: a group of little cottages with fabulous views dating from 1350 near the harbour.

Natural surroundings: rivers, valleys and moorland.

Getting around: on foot, on horseback or by bike.

Famous for its delicious cream teas.




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DIALOGUE – 7

TASK 2.7





A trip to remember

You and your partner have decided to go on holiday together. You have both

agreed to look for a destination near the seaside. You have arranged to meet to

discuss where to go after visiting several travel agencies. Blackpool seems perfect

because you love busy places and exciting nightlife. Share the information with your

partner and decide which destination is best.

BLACKPOOL

Points to consider:

Biggest holiday resort in Europe.

More beds in guest houses than the whole of Portugal.

Bed & Breakfast owned by Lancashire landlady. Good English breakfast.

Cheap fast food: hotdogs, fish and chips, ice-cream…

Attractions: the pier, lots of shows, amusement parks.

Tallest roller coaster in the world!

Direct flights to Blackpool airport.




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DIALOGUE – 8

TASK 2.8





CRUISE OR COACH You and your partner have decided to go on holiday together. You have arranged

to meet to discuss where to go before you visit a travel agency or start looking on

the Internet. Share the information with your partner and decide which option is the

best for you.

BRODENBACH (GERMANY)

Points to consider:

Luxembourg and France are on either

side of the Moselle Valley, surrounded

by romantic castles, vineyards and

quaint villages.

DAY 1: One full day of travel

to arrive at destination.

DAY 2: Explore the beautiful

Moselle Valley and a local

spa.

DAY 3: Visits to Cologne and

Linz.

DAY 4: Visit to Rüdesheim,

famous for its castle and its

many little wine bars and

pubs. Delicious locally

produced brandy with

coffee.

DAY 5: Free local activities

in hotel.

DAY 6: Return trip Price: 300 euros: excursions and dinner

at hotel included.




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DIALOGUE – 8

TASK 2.8





CRUISE OR COACH You and your partner have decided to go on holiday together. You have arranged

to meet to discuss where to go before you visit a travel agency or start looking on

the Internet. Share the information with your partner and decide which option is the

best for you.

JEWELS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Points to consider

7-day cruise. Visit the best of the

Mediterranean:

DAY 1: Palma (Spain)

DAY 2: Ship at sea.

DAY 3: Palermo, the capital of

Sicily (Italy)

DAY 4: Naples (Italy).

DAY 5: Olbia (Sardinia).

DAY 6: Toulon (France)

Day 7: Barcelona (Spain)

Cabin: fits two to three people Price: 700 euros per person inclusive

2 restaurants, 5 bars, 2 lounges, casino, 2

swimming pools, library, beauty salon,

Kidzone, video arcade, gymnasium,

saunas, medical centre, Internet access,

air-conditioned throughout, stabilised,

worldwide satellite telephone, telex and

fax.




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DIALOGUE – 9

TASK 2.9





Cookery courses

You and your partner would like to spend your next holidays doing something

different. You are both keen on doing a cookery course abroad but don’t know

where to go yet. You are a fan of traditional cuisine. Share the information you have

with your partner and decide which place is best.

CHEZ GUSTEAU

Points to consider:

Traditional Gourmet French

Cooking Classes in English

in the beautiful Loire Valley

One of "The five best Cook-

schools in France"

Top chefs, luxury

accommodation

Learn in a supportive, relaxed

& fun atmosphere

Extensive hands-on time in the

kitchen

Learn professional style

presentation skills

Individual attention

guaranteed, four guests to

one chef

Euros € 1595.00 per person for a

one-week course, self-catering

accommodation

included




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DIALOGUE – 9

TASK 2.9





Cookery courses

You and your partner would like to spend your next holidays doing something

different. You are both keen on doing a cookery course abroad but don’t know

where to go yet. You love experimenting with modern cuisine. Share the information

you have with your partner and decide which place is best.

Points to consider

Central London location

International reputation as a top

school in modern fusion cuisine

Holiday courses to improve

cookery skills in an enjoyable

atmosphere

1-4 week courses

Fully-equipped demonstration

kitchen with an overhead mirror.

Students can see what is

happening at every cooking stage.

Free access to a library of cookery

books and food and wine

magazines, Wi-Fi connection and

access to a computer.

One-week course: € 700 per person

(accommodation not included)




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DIALOGUE – 10

TASK 2.10





Keeping things tidy

You have agreed to share a flat with another student and you would like to

decide what household chores each of you is going to do. You have been

given a grant to study at a college in Glasgow for six months. It’s a great

opportunity but you are going to be a bit pressed for money.

Points to consider

Save money to spend on other

things

Flat not too big (80 square metres)

You’re good at cooking, but don’t

like doing the shopping

Groceries can be delivered to the

flat

Eating out every day expensive

You need a tidy place to

concentrate on studies

Student hall meals not very

healthy

http://hcmc.uvic.ca/clipart/




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DIALOGUE – 10

TASK 2.10


In this part of the exam, you are going to take part in a conversation with the other candidate. You have different information about an imaginary situation. The conversation will last about 5 minutes.

Keeping things tidy

You are going to study a postgraduate business diploma at a college in

Glasgow for six months. You have agreed to share a flat with another student

but you don’t plan to spend a lot of time in the flat. Your flatmate will bring up

the subject of sharing the housework to see which ones each of you will do.

Points to consider

Money is not a problem

Cleaning lady once a week

Reasonably-priced meals at

student hall

Keeping your own bedroom

clean and tidy is ok.

You hate cooking but love

healthy homemade food.

You need a tidy place to

concentrate on studies

Back home you never did any

housework




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DIALOGUE – 11

TASK 2.11





A day out

You and your partner have decided to get away from London this weekend. You

have both agreed to look for a nearby destination. You think a day trip to The Black

Forest seems perfect because you are an animal and nature lover. Share the


THE BLACK FOREST FALCONRY & ANIMAL FARM

BED & BREAKFAST

Points to consider

Bed and Breakfast home, a delightfully

maintained 15th century Grade II Listed

National Trust farmhouse In The Black

Forest.

Easily accessible by road, train or

bus (three hours from London).

Ideal Weekend break b&b or short

activity holiday.

Ideal for walking holidays

Animal activities include horse

riding

High quality accommodation for

£30 per person per night.

Activities not included in the price.

http://www.exmoorfalconry.co.uk/History.htm






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DIALOGUE – 11

TASK 2.11





A day out

You and your partner have decided to get away from London this weekend. You

have both agreed to look for a nearby destination. You think a day trip to Bath and

Stonehenge is perfect because you are a history and architecture lover. Share the


STONEHENGE AND BATH

Points to consider:

One-day coach trip includes:

A visit to Stonehenge, the most

famous prehistoric monument in

the world, and now a UNESCO

world heritage site.

Lunch stop in the second oldest

pub in Britain.

Private tour of the Roman baths

followed by the guided coach tour

of the city

In the afternoon, free time to shop

and explore this beautiful

Georgian city with delightful

terraces and architecture.

Afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms

while listening to the string quartet.

Price: £61 adult, £54 child (6-12)




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DIALOGUE – 12

TASK 2.12





A memorable evening

You and your partner have decided to go have a nice meal out. You have both

agreed to look for a place in central London so that you can have a drink or two

and use public transport to get back home. You are a sports fan and enjoy joining in

the cheering and shouting of an excited crowd. You like typical British food and

drink. Share the information with your partner and decide which place is best.

THE ESSEX SERPENT 6 Kings Street, Covent Garden, London,

Points to consider

Sky TV, big screen England rugby

final live on Saturday fans gather

here to watch matches

Fruit and quiz machines

Serves a simple yet quality menu

(good steak and kidney pie,

Moroccan salad, battered haddock

and a selection of sandwiches and

burgers)

A small selection of quality draught

beers and ciders. Fairly large wine

list

The Essex Serpent has plenty of

charisma and its Saturday rugby

games make it well worth paying a

visit

In the heart of London




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DIALOGUE – 12

TASK 2.12





A memorable evening

You and your partner have decided to go have a nice meal out. You have both

agreed to look for a place in central London so that you can have a drink or two

and use public transport to get back home. You are a theatre lover and wouldn’t

mind seeing a play and eating well on the same evening. Your taste in food is more

sophisticated than your partner’s. Share the information with your partner and

decide which place is best.

SARASTRO’S Drury Lane, London

Points to consider

Conveniently-located dining

destination near major train

stations. Opposite The Old Vic

Theatre.

Attracts everyone from nearby

office workers to commuters,

travellers and theatre-goers.

The menu is mostly French, with an

occasional British twist.

Prices vary from about £7 to £14 for

starters and mains from about £10

to £20. Desserts are £5.50 and

include nicely sized chocolate

fondant.

The wine list is long and affordable.

Long-list of reasonably-priced

cocktails as well.

Pre and post theatre menus available.

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