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Pie Speaking Sample 2
Pie Speaking Sample 2
PART 1 (2 minutes)
Interlocutor: Hello. My name is (give full name). What is your full name? And, can you
spell your family name for me, please?
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Candidate: (Responds)
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Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, (candidates name), in the first part of the test, Im going to
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ask you some questions about yourself and your ideas. OK? (Choose ONE question from each
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set below. If necessary, ask the paraphrased version (the one in italics).
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Do you think playing a sport is a good way to meet people? Explain.
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o (Do you agree that you can meet people while doing a sport? Explain.)
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SET 3
Interlocutor: Thank you, (candidates name). In the next part, we are going to do a role-play.
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PART 2 (2 minutes)
Interlocutor: Now, Im going to read two situations. I want you to start the conversation or
respond to the situation as necessary.
(Read the situation to the candidate. Repeat if necessary. Allow the student no more than 10
seconds to respond. No less than 2 turns. If necessary, role-play another situation using the
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back-up situations.)
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1) Were friends. Its your birthday next week. I start.
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o Interlocutor asks: What do you want to do for your birthday next week?
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2) I work in a clothes store. You would like to return a t-shirt thats too big for you.
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You need to ask if it is possible. You start.
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Back-up situations:
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Im your boss. You didnt check your e-mail when you were supposed to. I start.
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o Interlocutor asks: Why didnt you check your e-mail first thing this
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morning?
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Were friends. You would like to borrow my car. You need to ask me if it is possible.
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You start.
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PART 3 (3 minutes)
Interlocutor: Now, Part three. In this part of the test, were going to discuss something
together. OK?
Were going to talk about happiness. Lets decide on what makes us happy the most. Here are
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some ideas to help us decide.
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(Give the student his/her task sheet.) First, think about it for 30 seconds.
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Pause (30 seconds).
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Ill say that again. Were going to talk about happiness. Now, lets decide on what makes us
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happy together using these ideas.
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Start the task by making a suggestion.
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IDEAS:
Interlocutor: Thank you, (candidates name). Can I have the task sheet, please?
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PART 4 (3 minutes)
Interlocutor: Now, Id like you to talk on your own about something for about 2 minutes.
Your topic is . (Give the topic card to the candidate.)
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an experience that changed
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your life
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Interlocutor: First, think about your topic for thirty seconds and make some notes if you
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want. (Hand over a piece of paper and pen or pencil.) Your topic is (repeat the topic).
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Back-up questions
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DISCUSS: WHAT MAKES US HAPPY THE MOST
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IDEAS:
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discovering money that you didnt know you had
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buying yourself a small gift like a book
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getting a high grade on an exam
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playing a sport with friends
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going for a walk on the beach
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PART 4: Candidates Topic Card
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your life
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an experience that changed
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