How to approach Speaking Test Part Two&8226;In this part of the test you give a short talk
How to approach Speaking Test Part Two
&8226;In this part of the test you give a short talk (approximately one minute) on a business topic.
&8226;You choose one of three topics. Each one is in the form. of a question beginning What is important when ... ? There will be two words or phrases to help you develop your ideas, but it isn't essential to use these.
&8226;You have I minute to prepare your ideas. In this time make brief notes to give you a structure and some key words.
&8226;When you talk, make the structure clear, for example by giving a brief introduction and conclusion, and using linking words and phrases to introduce each section.
&8226;Speak to both the examiner and the other candidate, and listen to what the other candidate says. You will have to ask the other candidate a question about their presentation after they have spoken.
&8226;Remember that you are being tested on your ability to speak in English, not on your knowledge of specific areas of business, so if you don't know much about a topic, just say what you can about it.
1. Practise preparing short talks on the topics below and on the next page.
Task Sheet One
A WHAT IS IMPORTANTWHEN...?
Advertising a product or service
- Appropriate media
- Competition
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B WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN... ?
Preparing to attend a conference
- Information about the speakers
- Planning the journey
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C WHAT IS IMPORTANTWHEN...?
Setting targets
- Staff morale
- Planning
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2. Task Sheet Two
A WHAT IS IMPORTANTWHEN...?
Managing staff
- Motivation
- Experience
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B WHAT IS IMPORTANTWHEN...?
Attracting investment
- Strategic planning
- Public relations
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C WHAT IS IMPORTANTWHEN...?
Preparing for a product launch
- People involved
- Costs
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