[exam][speaking test]2022-17

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Exam 2022-17

Part 1 (45 + 45)

Text 1

If you are looking for a place for your child's next birthday party, look no further! Fantasy Land, a children's playroom on Barrington Boulevard, is hosting all kinds of themed parties! Visit our website to check out some of our latest pictures, including superhero, princess, and jungle-themed parties. We have no doubt your kid will have the best birthday here!

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Welcome to the Franklin Hotel, where we proudly offer the most comfortable rooms in town. Breakfast will be served from 6 A.M. to 9 A.M. in the Burton Restaurant on the first floor. We also offer a fully equipped. fitness center, a heated indoor and outdoor pool, and breathtaking views from our rooftop garden. We hope you enjoy your stay with us.

Part 2 (30 + 30)

Picture 1

This is the picture taken at a beach. There are many people in this picture. All of them are wearing casual clothes. It seems that they are a family. In the middle, there are four people sitting on the sand. It looks like they are a father, a mother, and two daughters. They are playing with sand to build sand castles. They are all smiling and happy. Behind them, there are two other children wearing shorts. They are standing across from each other and playing badminton.

Picture 2

This is the picture taken at a factory. There are two people in this picture. Both of them are wearing safety uniforms including helmets, safety glasses, and safety clothing. On the left, there is a woman with curly hair. She is looking at something. Standing next to her on the right, there is a man with a white beard. He is holding a device while talking something to the woman. In front of them, I can see a heavy machine. It seems that they are technicians, and they are inspecting the machine.

Part 3 (15 + 15 + 30)

Topic: Close relationships

Imagine that an American magazine is conducting a research to write an article. You have agreed to join a telephone interview regarding close relationships.

Q: How frequently do you see your friends and what do you usually do when gathering together? A: I usually meet my friends about twice or three times a month. We sometimes hang out at coffee shops orr watch our favorite movie at the theater.

Q: Do you meet your friends as many times as you used to in the past? A: I have fewer appointments with my friends than I used to in the past. Now we have our own job, and some of us have our own family, so we have to spend time taking care of our families and children.

Q: A: I think the best way to make new friends is by using social networking services. This is because I can make friends from all over he world. Thanks to the advanced technology nowadays, it is convenient for us to communicate online. In addition, meeting with foreign people can help me learn about different cultures and improve my English skills. Therefore, using social networking services is the best way to make new friends.

Part 4 (15 + 15 + 30)

Topic: Teamwork skill training program

Hello, this is Tom Smith. I have misplaced the schedule of the upcoming teamwork skill training program. Can you please give me some information regarding this program?

Q: When and where will the training be held? A: Hello, I'm so glad that you're interested in the program. It will take place on March thirty-first in Olivia Building at Room four-two-seven (427).

Q: I heard there will be a session where we will learn how to build trust among team members. Is that right? A: Well, actually the Building Trust session at 3:30 has been cancelled.

Q: Can you give me all the information about the presentations of Lisa Pattinson? A: There are two sessions which Lisa Pattinson will lead during this event. First, at nine thirty A.M., she will have a speech on team-based approaches to facilitating communication. And then, at two P.M., she will give a presentation on ideas for activities to promote diversity in learning.

Part 5 (60)

Topic: Teacher, qualification, personality

Q: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The qualifications of a teacher are more important than his or her personality. Support your answer with reasons or examples. A: I disagree that the qualifications of a teacher are more essential than his or her personality. First, teachers with good personalities can give their students great motivation while studying. Also, students can gain interest and pay more attention to their lessons. Therefore, students can get higher grades during their school time. Second, teachers with good personalities can be seen as a mirror which the students can look at. This helps students grow in their personal characteristics and become confident people. Due to the above reasons, I think the teachers' personalities are better than their qualifications.

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Vocabulary

jungle /ˈdʒʌŋɡl/ noun. an area of tropical forest where trees and plants grow very thickly zh. 丛林

badminton /ˈbædmɪntən/ noun. a game like tennis played by two or four people, usually indoors. Players hit a small light kind of ball, originally with feathers around it (= a shuttlecock) across a high net using a racket. zh. 羽毛球

technician /tekˈnɪʃn/ noun. a person whose job is keeping a particular type of equipment or machine in good condition zh. 技术员

approche /əˈprəʊtʃ/ noun. a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task zh. 方法

facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ verb. to make an action or a process possible or easier zh. 促成；使...容易

diversity /daɪˈvɜːsəti/ noun. a range of many people or things that are very different from each other zh. 多样性

characteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/ noun. a typical feature or quality that something/somebody has zh. 特征

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