Speaking Practice 6

 

The following  section will measure your English Speaking ability in an academic environment. You will need to click on "NEXT" after you are instructed to begin preparing and you should click on "START RECORDING" to record your response when you are  instructed to begin speaking. Then click on "SEND" to save your response. Please type your name where it is required.

 

During the test, you will answer six questions. Two of the questions ask about familiar topics. Four questions ask about short conversations, lectures, and reading passages. You may take notes, and you may use your notes to help you prepare your responses. For each question, you will be given a short time to prepare your response. When the preparation time is up, record yourself answering the question as completely as possible.

Now begin the Speaking section.

 

What do you miss most about your home when you are away? Use specific details in your explanation.

 

 

 

Many universities now offer academic courses over the Internet. However, some people still prefer learning in traditional classrooms. Which do you think is better? Explain why 

 

 

 

The computer department is considering making a scheduling change. You will have 45 seconds to read an article about the change. Begin reading now.

 

The computer department is considering offering evening classes in the fall. The proposal to add the classes is a response to student complaints that daytime computer classes have become increasingly overcrowded and there are no longer enough computers available. The department has decided that despite some added expense, the most cost-effective way of addressing this problem is by adding computer classes in the evening. It is hoped that this change will decrease the number of students enrolled in day classes and thus guarantee individual access to computers for all students in computer classes.

Now listen to two students discussing the article.

 

 

The computer department is considering a scheduling change. Explain the man's opinion of the change and the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

 

 

When we speak with other people face-to-face the nonverbal signals we give—our facial expressions, hand gestures, body movements, and tone of voice—often communicate as much as, or more than, the words we utter. When our nonverbal signals, which we often produce unconsciously, agree with our verbal message, the verbal message is enhanced and supported, made more convincing. But when they conflict with the verbal message, we may be communicating an entirely different and more accurate message than what we intend.

 

 

Now listen to part of a lecture on the topic in a psychology course.

Explain how the examples from the professor's lecture illustrates the relationship between verbal and nonverbal communication.

The speakers discuss tow possible solutions to the man's problem. Briefly summarize the problem. Then state which solution you would recommend and explain why.

 

Using points and examples from the lecture, explain the importance of visual elements in painting.