RATEr speaking practice tasks

Task 1

You have a meeting with your thesis supervisor. He is asking you about your progress. Look at the pictures.

Before: 

Now:     

• Listen to your supervisor and react.
• Use both pictures in your answer.

Voice: Thank you for meeting me. How are you doing with your thesis?

Medium length tasks

In this part you will be presented with medium-length speaking tasks. Your answers in this part of the test should be longer than in part 1. Three to four sentences is enough. The speaking time is 60 seconds.

Task 2

You are giving a presentation on the top ranked universities in Europe. You present the following bar chart from a recent study. Look at the information below.

In your presentation, tell your fellow students about the information you have found. Make sure you mention:

• The subject of your presentation;
• Two striking findings (use the graph);
• A possible explanation for your findings (use the table).

Task 3

You have been going to university for over half a year now and realize university just isn't for you. You call your parents to explain the situation.

Your answer must include:

• An explanation of the situation;
• 3 reasons why you want to quit (use all 3 pictures);
• What you want to do now.

Task 4

You are in the class committee that organises a Career Day, a day on which you and your fellow students will visit a company that operates in the field in which you all study. There are two companies to choose from. Look at the following information.

• Describe which company you are going to visit and why;
• Discuss all three elements in your motivation.