1st BAT_Speaking Test 2nd TERM

ENGLISH 1st BAT Speaking Test 2nd TERM

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Second part

First part

What does it consist of?

Speaking Test

A 5-minute-long spoken interaction on a specific topic (later discussed) IN PAIRS on the exam day Preparation task: Groups of 4 people to prepare it in advance (brainstorming and development of ideas, opinion, agreement/disagreement and more).

01.What does it consist of?

Work in small groups (4 people). You have agreed to take part in a study looking at how children may be treated differently depending on their gender. The researchers are interested in hearing your views as well as about your own experiences. Use the ideas to help you discuss. • clothes • hobbies • toys & games• sports • housework • personal freedom• school • books / music / TV

first part

The research team are also interested in whether you think that some life skills are more important for girls than boys and vice versa. Use the ideas to help you discuss. • first aid • parenting skills • cooking• washing clothes and ironing • painting, decorating and DIY• simple car mechanics • dressmaking• home finances • interior design • gardening

second part

Introducing personal experiences In my experience… I remember when…What happened was…One time (when)…Back when I was…

Expressing personal opinion As far as I am concerned ... As I see it,For my part,From my point of view ...From where I stand,I am (totally) convinced that ...I'd say that ...I reckon ...

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Disagreeing I see/ take your point, but ... I see what you mean, but ... I agree up to a point, but ... That may be the case, but ... There is some truth in that, of course, but ... The problem with what you said is... That’s one way of looking at it. However…

Agreeing I completely/totally agree with ... I'd go along with that. I quite agree ... That's a good point. That's exactly the point. That's (just) what I think, too. You are absolutely right. You do have a point there, I must admit.

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