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TASK (170-190 words)

Individual acts of sexism may seem

harmless, but they create a climate of
intimidation, fear and insecurity.
This leads to the acceptance of violence,
mostly against women and girls.
As an academic in the field of gender
equity, you have been invited to write an
article for a specialized magazine on
how sexism manifests in women’s
everyday life as part of a campaign by
your local government to prevent and
combat sexism.
Use the information in the infographic
to compose your article.
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1C1 2021-2022
TIMING: 60’
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NAME: GROUP:

Choose ONE of the following options (A or B)

Write ONLY the specified number of words (+/- 10%). Otherwise, you will be penalized

TASK 1: 200-220 words

OPTION A:

Your teacher has asked you to write an essay saying how far you agree with the following
statement:

Job satisfaction is more important than financial success.

-OR-
OPTION B:
You have decided to enter a short story competition in an international magazine. The
story must begin with the following words:

Anna felt stronger than ever and knew that she could succeed.
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 1 CANDIDATE A
HEALTH
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.

• The importance of health in mind and body.

• Tips to stay healthy.

• Public vs private healthcare.

• Traditional vs alternative medicine.

TASK 2 SET 1 CANDIDATE A

DIALOGUE
OBSESSIONS
You and your partner are discussing how the following obsessions may affect a person’s
daily life. Give your opinion taking into account which are the worst or the most
common. You may add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 5’-6’. YOU START the conversation

People obsessed with:

• germs transmitted from person to person.
• going to the gym and healthy eating.
• with double-checking before leaving the
house.
• football teams and singers.
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 1 CANDIDATE B
LEARNING ENGLISH
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.

• Accuracy or fluency?
• Online or face-to-face?
• Why English anyway?
• Challenges for the future?

TASK 2 SET 1 CANDIDATE B

DIALOGUE
OBSESSIONS
You and your partner are discussing how the following obsessions may affect a
person’s daily life. Give your opinion taking into account which are the worst or the
most common. You may add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 5’-6’. YOUR PARTNER STARTS the conversation

People obsessed with:

• germs transmitted from person to person.
• going to the gym and healthy eating.
• with double-checking before leaving the
house.
• football teams and singers.
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 2 CANDIDATE A
EATING HABITS
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.

• Fast food vs healthy eating habits.

• Genetically modified food vs organic
food.
• Typical dishes in different countries.
• A different food experience.

TASK 2
DIALOGUE SET 2 CANDIDATE A
TRAVELLERS AND TOURISTS
You and your partner are discussing both the positive and negative effects of tourism
on a country, city or region. Give your opinion about the statements below. You may
add your own ideas. Speaking time: 5’-6’. YOU START the conversation

• Harmful or beneficial?.
• Overcrowding in the future?
• Alternative accommodation for tourists?
• Does tourism broaden our minds?
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 2 CANDIDATE B
ART
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.
• Types of art: photos, sculptures,
graffiti.
•Fake works of art: easy to spot?
• What to do with fake versions of art
pieces (books, films, music)
• Selling crafts for a living.

TASK 2
DIALOGUE SET 2 CANDIDATE B
TRAVELLERS AND TOURISTS
You and your partner are discussing both the positive and negative effects of tourism
on a country, city or region. Give your opinion about the statements below. You may
add your own ideas. Speaking time: 5’-6’. YOUR PARTNER STARTS the conversation

• Harmful or beneficial?.
• Overcrowding in the future?
• Alternative accommodation for tourists?
• Does tourism broaden our minds?
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 3 CANDIDATE A
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.

• Age boundaries?

•Infuencers’ role.

•Use or abuse?

• Marketing tools?

TASK 2
DIALOGUE SET 3 CANDIDATE A
GENDER EQUALITY
You and your partner are discussing some gender issues which still exist. Give your
opinion about the statements below. You may add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 5’-6’. YOU START the conversation
• Raising awareness of gender
stereotyping.

• Closing the pay gap.

• Tackling violence against women.

• Supporting future female leaders.

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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 3 CANDIDATE B
ENVIRONMENT
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.

• Reusing and recycling.

• Green means of transport.

• Use of renewable energies.

• Campaigning and taking action.

TASK 2
DIALOGUE SET 3 CANDIDATE B
GENDER EQUALITY
You and your partner are discussing some gender issues which still exist. Give your
opinion taking into account which are the worst or the most common. You may add
your own ideas.Speaking time: 5’-6’. YOUR PARTNER STARTS the conversation
• Raising awareness of gender
stereotyping.

• Closing the pay gap.

• Tackling violence against women.

• Supporting future female

leaders.
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 4 CANDIDATE A
LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.

• Ways to unwind.
•Streaming services: the explosion
content.
• Youtube or Twitch.
• Gambling platforms.

TASK 2
DIALOGUE SET 4 CANDIDATE A
TIME IS MONEY
You and your partners are discussing the importance of time in today’s society. Give your
opinion taking into account the points below. You may add your own ideas. Speaking time:
7’30’’-9’. YOUR START the conversation.

• Withstand the passing of time

• Apps that save us time
• Time-consuming activities
• Race against time experiences
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 4 CANDIDATE B
SPORTS
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.

• Sports and adrenaline.

• The sports industry.

• Gender gap in sports.

• Mind sports (chess, etc)

TASK 2
DIALOGUE SET 4 CANDIDATE B
TIME IS MONEY
You and your partners are discussing the importance of time in today’s society. Give your
opinion taking into account the points below. You may add your own ideas. Speaking
time: 7’30’’-9’. Candidate A starts the conversation

• Withstand the passing of time

• Apps that save us time
• Time-consuming activities
• Race against time experiences
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 4 CANDIDATE C
ANIMALS
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.

• Pets: buying vs adopting.

• Performing laboratory tests on

animals.

• Endangered species

• Veganism.

TASK 2
DIALOGUE SET 4 CANDIDATE C
TIME IS MONEY
You and your partners are discussing the importance of time in today’s society. Give your
opinion taking into account the points below. You may add your own ideas. Speaking time:
7’30’’-9’. Candidate A starts the conversation
• Withstand the passing of time
• Apps that save us time
• Time-consuming activities
• Race against time experiences
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 5 CANDIDATE A
WORK
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.

• Jobs now and in the past.

• Ways to improve productivity at work

• Gender equality at work.

• Jobs of the future.

TASK 2
DIALOGUE SET 5 CANDIDATE A
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
You and your partners are discussing the importance of social behavior in today’s society in
your country. Give your opinion taking into account the points below. You may add your
own ideas. Speaking time: 7’30’’-9’ . YOUR START the conversation

• People talking loudly.

• Litter in the streets
• Neighbours making a lot of noise after 10 pm
• Parents letting their children run around in
public places.
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 5 CANDIDATE B
LIVING ABROAD
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas.
Speaking time: 3’-3’30’’.

• Difficulties of living abroad.

• Learning from the experience.

• Explaining your culture to a foreigner.

• The place of your choice to live

abroad.

TASK 2
DIALOGUE SET 5 CANDIDATE B
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
You and your partners are discussing the importance of social behavior in today’s society
in your country. Give your opinion about your top three in order of importance. Speaking
time: 7’30’’-9’ . Candidate A starts the conversation
• People talking loudly.
• Litter in the streets
• Neighbours making a lot of noise after 10
pm
• Parents letting their children run around in
public places.
• Parents letting their children run around
in a public area such as a coffee shop
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TASK 1
MONOLOGUE SET 5 CANDIDATE C
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS
Use at least three of the ideas below. You can also add your own ideas. Speaking time: 3’-
3’30’’.
• Most useful inventions.

• Science at school: necessary?

• The involvement of your country in

research.

• The future of humankind according to

scientists.

TASK 2
DIALOGUE SET 5 CANDIDATE C
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
You and your partners are discussing the importance of social behavior in today’s society in
your country. Give your opinion about your top three in order of importance.
Speaking time: 7’30’’-9’ . Candidate A starts the conversation
• People talking loudly.
• Litter in the streets
• Neighbours making a lot of noise after 10
pm
• Parents letting their children run around in
public places.
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GETTING VACCINATED OR NOT?

As an expert on Covid-19, you have been asked to explain the measures which should NOT be
carried out before and after getting vaccinated to avoid false myths. Send a voice message to all
the listeners of a radio broadcast to explain this. Use the infographic to support your talk. Use your
own words whenever possible.
Speaking time: 1’30’’-2’
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FAD DIETS

As an expert nutritionist you have been asked to give a talk to teenagers about the risks of
fad diets before the summer. Comment on the importance of keeping a balanced diet by
informing them on the false myths of the five most well-known fad diets which can be
shown in the infographic below. Use your own words whenever possible.

Speaking time: 1’30’’-2’

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HOW TO GET WORK-LIFE BALANCE

As an HR (human resources) advisor in a large international company, you have noticed that
workers in your company have been recently stressed out. You decide to give workers a talk
so as to advise them on what they can do to get a better work-life balance. Use the
infographic to support your ideas and your own words whenever possible.
Speaking time: 1’30’’-2’
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MEASURES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES

As a dean of an important university in your country who looks for community integration,
you would like to deliver a speech on the importance of not leaving anybody behind in the
learning process. For that matter, you would like to explain the measures which will be
implemented for people with more common learning disabilities. Use the infographic below
to support your talk. Use your own words whenever possible.
Speaking time: 1’30’’-2’
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BLOOD DONATION
As a doctor you have been asked to encourage people on the importance of donating
blood. For that reason you would like to inform on the main requirements for being eligible.
Record a voice message for a radio programme. Use the infographic below to support your
ideas and your own words whenever possible.

Speaking time: 1’30’’-2’

FACTS ABOUT DONATING BLOOD