SPEAKING TEST

PART 2: DISCUSSS A SITUATION (4-5 minutes)

Time: Preparation time: 2 minutes
Discussion time: 2-3 minutes
Task: In Part 2, the examiner describes a situation to you and shows you some pictures.
You have to discuss your views and opinions with the other student.
You will need to make suggestions; show interest in what the other student is saying and
reply to the suggestions that he/she makes.
At the end of the discussion, you should agree on a final decision with the other student.
Useful language
• Start your discussion (Bắt đầu thảo luận)
Shall I start?
Shall I go first?
Is it okay if I start?
Would you like to go first?
• Giving your opinion (Đưa ra quan điểm/ý kiến)
In my opinions, ...
From my point of view, ...
For me, I prefer...
I think/believe/feel...
I would say that...
It seems to me that...
As far as I concerned, ...
If you want my honest opinion...
How about...?
What about...?
Why don’t we...?
• Agreeing (Đồng ý/ Tán thành)
I agree/totally agree with you.
You’re dead right.
That’s absolutely true!
That’s a great idea.
I think so, too.
Yes, I see what you mean.
Yes, of course.
• Disagreeing (Không đồng ý/Phản đối)
I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.
I’m sorry but I disagree.
You may be right, but u have a different view.
That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you.
• Inviting your partner to speak (Hỏi quan điểm/ý kiến của người đang thảo luận)
What do you think?
 What about you?
And you?
What’s your opinion?
Do you have anything to say about this?
• Settling an argument (Quyểt định cuối cùng)
To sum up, ...
So, we should...
Practice:
§ Imagine that a town wants more tourists to visit. Talk together about the ideas to
appeal to tourists and decide on ONE or TWO most important ideas.

Candidate B: There are some ways to attract more tourists to come to my town here.
We need to think carefully, right?
Candidate A: Shall I go first?
Candidate B: Sure, go ahead.
Candidate A: I believe that this option ‘building a large nightclub’, will attract
tourists, especially young ones who enjoy partying and going out with
friends, don’t you think?
Candidate B: Yes, I think so, too. However, it might not be the best type of tourism,
because it can disturb neighbors and residents. How about
having more shops?
Candidate A: Oh, that’s a great idea. If the city offers a good shopping experience,
many people will be attracted to it, which I guess is quite positive for
everyone. Wouldn’t you agree?
Candidate B: Yes, of course. Maybe that option could go hand in hand with building
holiday flats because. The way I see it, you want tourists to spend more
time in your city. So, if you have plenty of shops and accommodation,
it’s the perfect combination, right?
Candidate A: Yeah, you’re absolutely right. But what do you think about the other
two options? Do you think they’re a good idea?
Candidate B: Well, if you ask me, putting up security cameras isn’t very appealing to
anyone. But I suppose parks can be attractive, but I’m not sure how
much exactly. What’s your take on those two options?
Candidate A: As you said, security cameras are not appealing at all. As for parks,
maybe they are a good thing for residents, but not for tourists,
particularly.
Candidate B: To sum up, we should open more shops and build more holiday flats in
order to attract mor tourists to our city.