ECPE Sample Speaking Test

Summary

The video script details an advanced English proficiency test, where participants Stefanos and David discuss travel experiences and select a spring break destination for their high school class. They evaluate options like New York City, Aspen, Orlando, and Washington D.C., considering factors such as weather, activities, and cost. After a collaborative decision-making process, they recommend Orlando, Florida, for its warm weather and diverse activities, and present their choice to the school principal, addressing potential concerns and organizing strategies.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script is a transcript of an advanced level English language proficiency test called 'ECPE Speaking Test'.
• 🗣️ The test is divided into five short stages, each lasting about five minutes, with instructions given for each stage.
• 👥 Two examiners, Diane and David, are introduced, along with two test takers, Stefanos and David, who are students from Greece and Venezuela respectively.
• 🏫 Stefanos is a graduate student at the University of Michigan studying applied economics, while David is 18 and plans to study international business.
• 🗺️ The test includes a scenario where the test takers are on a selection committee to decide on a three-day spring trip location for high school students.
• 📝 Each test taker is given descriptions of two locations and must describe them to the committee without looking at each other's papers.
• 🏞️ Locations discussed include New York City, Aspen in Colorado, Orlando in Florida, and Washington DC, each with unique features and activities.
• 🤔 Test takers must consider the pros and cons of each location, discussing factors such as weather, activities, cost, and potential issues like altitude sickness or crime rates.
• 👥 After individual preferences are shared, the test takers work together to compare and contrast their chosen options, aiming to reach a consensus on one location.
• 🏢 In the final stage, they present their chosen option and reasons to Sharon, the school principal, who then asks questions about their decision.
• 📈 The transcript highlights the importance of collaboration, decision-making, and the ability to present and defend a choice in a structured manner.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the ECPE Speaking Test?

The ECPE Speaking Test is an advanced level English language proficiency test designed to assess the English speaking skills of the test takers.

How many stages does the ECPE Speaking Test consist of?

The ECPE Speaking Test consists of five short stages, each lasting about five minutes.

Who are the examiners in the provided transcript?

The examiners in the provided transcript are Diane, who is the first examiner, and an unnamed examiner referred to as 'examiner 2', who plays the role of the school principal.

What is Stefanos' background according to the transcript?

Stefanos is a graduate student at the University of Michigan, studying applied economics. He is from Greece and has been in the United States for around six months.

What is David's background and his plans according to the transcript?

David is 18 years old, from Venezuela, and has been living in the United States for seven months. He plans to study international business.

What is the task for the selection committee in the test?

The task for the selection committee is to decide the location for a three-day high school trip in the spring. They have to describe four locations to the committee members and recommend one of the options.

What are the two locations Stefanos describes in the transcript?

Stefanos describes New York City, which offers activities like visiting museums and Broadway, and Aspen, Colorado, which is suitable for nature lovers with opportunities for camping and wildlife encounters.

What are the two locations David describes in the transcript?

David describes Orlando, Florida, which offers a warm climate, Disney World, golf lessons, and an alligator park, and Washington DC, which is cost-effective, has a good climate, and offers a White House Tour and a walking tour of national monuments.

What is the final decision made by Stefanos and David after their discussion in the transcript?

Stefanos chooses Aspen, Colorado, and David chooses Orlando, Florida, as their preferred locations for the spring break trip.

What are the main reasons Stefanos and David present to Sharon for choosing Orlando, Florida, as the final decision in the transcript?

The main reasons they present are the warm weather, the diverse activities available such as golf lessons and shopping, the proximity of the hotel to a shopping mall, and discounted tickets to Disney World.

What concerns does Sharon raise about the decision to go to Orlando, Florida, in the transcript?

Sharon raises concerns about the warm and humid weather potentially causing discomfort or the chance of rain, the organization of a large group of high school students for various activities, and the balance between the activities available and the proximity of Disney World.