An introduction

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Speaking 1
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Speaking 1 An introduction to the speaking test

The Speaking Test

You will be tested individually

by an examiner
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Speaking 1 An introduction to the speaking test

Part One : Likes, Dislikes and Preferences

Look at the words and phrases below and decide if they can be used to express
‘like’, ‘dislike’, or ‘indifference’
I like (EXAMPLE) - LIKE
I hate (EXAMPLE) - DISLIKE
I don’t mind (EXAMPLE) – INDIFFERENCE
I’m not keen on DISLIKE
I’m fond of LIKE
I’m in to INDIFFERENCE
I detest DISLIKE
I can take or leave INDIFFERENCE
I can’t bear DISLIKE
I adore LIKE
I’m partial to INDIFFERENCE
I loathe DISLIKE
I’m not bothered about INDIFFERENCE
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Expressing likes and dislikes

I love I like I can take or leave I dislike I detest

I adore I’m fond of I’m not bothered about I’m not keen on I can’t bear
I’m in to I don’t mind I loathe
I’m partial to

Use a range of vocabulary

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Part One : Likes, Dislikes and Preferences

Do you like where you are living now?

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Expressing Preferences
Box 1 Box 2
E i
B iii
D v
C iv
A ii
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Look at the questions below and think of how you

could answer them using language to express likes,
dislikes and preferences

NB: There are no samples answers for these questions.

Would you prefer to watch television or listen to the radio?

Do you enjoy cooking?

What kind of books do you read?

How does traditional food from your country compare to the fast food
available?
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Practice speaking English as much as possible!