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Speaking Sample Q2
Speaking Sample Q2
A friend of yours has decided to go into the retail business. However, he does not know what line
of retail he should focus on. He decides to get some advice from his friends and relatives.
Candidate A:
You are his father. You advise him to concentrate on children’s clothes. Give reasons for your
answer.
Candidate B:
You are his aunt. You advise him to concentrate on clothes or teenagers. Give reasons for your
answer.
Candidate C:
You are his sister. You advise him to concentrate on clothes for women. Give reasons for your
answer.
Candidate D:
You are his good friend. You advise him to concentrate on clothes for men. Give reasons for your
answer.
SAMPLE ANSWERS
CANDIDATE A’ S ANSWER :
Chidren’s clothes are expensive – many parents can’t afford – parents looking for clothes that
are comfortable, reasonably priced and easy to maintain – tell friend – check out ‘pasar malam’
outlets – get an idea of the range, type and pricing of these clothes – many parents do not make
clothes – prefer to buy –children grow fast – must constantly buy clothes.
CANDIDATE B’ S ANSWER :
Selling teenagers’ clothes – sure bet – number of teenagers on the rise – have ready cash but
can’t afford more pricey clothes sold in boutiques – they want cheap but trendy – easy to cater to
teenage fashion – what teenagers want to not seem to go out of fashion – wide range – T-shirts,
jeans, blouses, little bags and other accessories are always in dem
CANDIDATE C’ S ANSWER :
Lost of women are now working – they want to look smart – affordable prices – want something
smart, fashionable, and decent – working, so have their own pocket money – unlike women in
the past – housewives, depend on husbands – fashion constantly changes – women try to keep
up – buy new, up-to-date clothes