SAMPLE TASKS FOR

LEVEL 1
2021-2022 FALL TERM
END-OF-TERM
SPEAKING EXAM
XX.01.2022
 EXAM DESCRIPTION (20 pts.)
➢ The exam will be held face-to face (17-21.01.2022).
➢ Each session takes 20 minutes and there will be two students.
➢ The exam covers all the content until Focus 2 Unit 6 (Unit 6 is NOT included) & all the
supplementary materials.
➢ The tasks will be projected and shown to the students during the exam.
➢ The students are not allowed to use any devices or a hard copy dictionary during the
exam.
➢ There are two tasks in this exam, which include:
* a picture description
* a mind map (There are 3 ideas in the task. The students are asked to talk
about at least ONE of the ideas by giving details. They may talk about the other two
ideas if they want).
➢ The first task requires 45 seconds to think and 1 minute to talk.
➢ The second task requires 45 seconds to think and 1 minute to talk.
 SAMPLE 1
TASK 1: PICTURE DESCRIPTION
TASK 1: PICTURE DESCRIPTION
Describe the picture.
 SAMPLE 1
TASK 2: MIND MAP
 TASK 2: MIND MAP

What jobs should be better-paid? Why?

Talk about at least ONE of the ideas below by giving details.

doctors
engineers

teachers
 SAMPLE 2
TASK 1: PICTURE DESCRIPTION
TASK 1: PICTURE DESCRIPTION
Describe the picture.
 SAMPLE 2
TASK 2: MIND MAP
 TASK 2: MIND MAP

Which are the advantages OR disadvantages of living in these places? Why?

Talk about at least ONE of the ideas below by giving details.

in the in a touristic
countryside city

on an island
 SAMPLE 3
TASK 1: PICTURE DESCRIPTION
TASK 1: PICTURE DESCRIPTION
Describe the picture.
 SAMPLE 3
TASK 2: MIND MAP
 TASK 2: MIND MAP

What qualities are important in a good film? Why?

Talk about at least ONE of the ideas below by giving details.

the
special effects
performance of
or soundtracks
the actors/
actresses

the plot/story
 SAMPLE 4
TASK 1: PICTURE DESCRIPTION
TASK 1: PICTURE DESCRIPTION
Describe the picture.
 SAMPLE 4
TASK 2: MIND MAP
 TASK 2: MIND MAP

What do you do to protect your environment?

Talk about at least ONE of the ideas below by giving details.

using less
energy using public
(electricity, transport
water, etc.) at
home

recycling