Speaking Test B1 Preliminary from 2020 - Cambridge PET
Summary
TLDRIn this English language proficiency test, two candidates, Antonio from Portugal and Gali from Russia, engage in a series of conversational exchanges, discussing personal preferences, future aspirations, and their opinions on various topics. They describe photographs, talk about books, and share insights into their daily lives. Despite occasional language mistakes and hesitations, both candidates display a solid understanding of English, demonstrating their ability to express ideas and engage in basic dialogues. The conversation highlights the candidates' language skills while reflecting on their future goals and interests.
Takeaways
- 😀 The test begins with an introduction, where the participants, Antonio and Gali, introduce themselves. Antonio is from Portugal and a student, while Gali is from Russia and works as an administrator.
- 😀 Antonio studies at a language school in Cambridge, specifically in the area of tourism and hospitality, emphasizing the importance of English for his future career.
- 😀 Gali prefers the afternoon over the morning, as she does not consider herself a 'morning person'.
- 😀 Antonio enjoys listening to rock music daily, and Gali was busy with a bootcamp class and meal prepping the evening before the test.
- 😀 In the photograph, Antonio describes two girls having breakfast outdoors, one with blonde hair and the other with brown hair, surrounded by fruits, trees, and good weather, potentially on holiday.
- 😀 Gali describes a photograph of two people on bicycles, one man and one woman, in a residential area. The scene suggests a casual, sunny afternoon, and Gali notes the unique sign of driving on the left side, possibly indicating a country outside of England.
- 😀 The participants discuss a situation where a young man is looking for a new book about people with interesting lives. They talk about various options such as books on football, music, pilots, space, and cooking.
- 😀 Gali and Antonio both agree that a book about football or space would likely interest the young man. They also suggest he might enjoy a music book, though they assume he may not be as interested in a book on cooking.
- 😀 Antonio enjoys reading about people with interesting lives, finding it thought-provoking and reflective for his own life experiences and questions.
- 😀 Gali went to a bookstore in December during her holidays and bought a book for the trip back, and both Antonio and Gali agree that they often give books as gifts to others.
- 😀 Both participants prefer reading printed books over digital screens, citing ease of use and comfort for the eyes. They believe technology will eventually replace printed books, but printed books still hold value today.
Q & A
Where are Antonio and Gali from?
-Antonio is from Portugal, and Gali is from Russia.
What does Antonio study?
-Antonio is a student studying at a language school in Goerton, Cambridge.
Why does Antonio think English is important for his future?
-Antonio believes English is important because he plans to study tourism and artillery, and English is essential in the hotel industry, especially when interacting with English-speaking customers.
What does Gali do for work?
-Gali works as an administrator in an office.
What is Gali's preference between the morning and afternoon?
-Gali prefers the afternoon because she is not a morning person.
What kind of music does Antonio like?
-Antonio likes rock music and listens to music every day.
What did Gali do the previous evening?
-Gali had a bootcamp class and then spent time preparing meals for the upcoming days.
What did Antonio describe in the photograph he was given?
-Antonio described a photograph of two girls having breakfast, one with blonde hair and the other with brown hair. They were enjoying their breakfast outdoors, surrounded by trees and good weather, possibly during a holiday.
What did Gali describe in the photograph she was given?
-Gali described a photograph of a woman and a man on bicycles, stopping in the middle of a housing area. She noted the woman wore a jumper and dark trousers, while the man wore yellow trousers and a dark hoodie. She also mentioned the setting might be in a country where driving is on the left side of the road.
What are the options for the young man looking for a book to read, and what did Antonio and Gali think he would prefer?
-The young man has several books to choose from: one about football, music, pilots, and space. Antonio thinks the young man might be interested in the football book or the space book, as space is quite unusual. Gali also agreed that the young man might prefer the football book, but she wasn’t sure about the music book, as she felt it would appeal more to girls.
When was the last time Gali went to a bookshop, and why did she go?
-Gali went to a bookshop in December while she was on holiday. She wanted to buy a different book to read on the plane back home.
What do Antonio and Gali think about printed books versus reading on a screen?
-Both Antonio and Gali prefer reading printed books. They find them easier on the eyes compared to screens and feel that printed books are more comfortable to handle. Antonio mentioned that printed books also help him understand parts of the text better than on a screen.
Do Antonio and Gali think people will still read printed books in the future?
-No, both Antonio and Gali believe that with advancing technology, people will likely read books digitally in the future rather than in print.
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