BEC Vantage Speaking Test-1.pptVIP

In the first part of the test, the interlocutor addresses each candidate in turn and asks general questions. Candidates will not be addressed in strict sequence. This part of the test lasts about three minutes and during this time, candidates are being tested on their ability to talk about themselves, to provide personal information on their home, interests and jobs, and to perform functions such as agreeing and disagreeing, and expressing preference. Sequence: 1. Introduction of people concerned 2. Mark sheets required 3. Topics and Questions Questions about candidates’ names and hometowns What’s your name? How to spell your name? How do you spell your family name/surname/last name? Where are you from? Would you say it’s a good place to live in? (why) Do you like living in … ? (why) Where would you rather live, … or …? (why) Do you think it would be better to live in … or …? (why) Do you come from a large family or a small one? Can you tell me a bit about … in your family? Questions about candidates’ identity --- work or study Do you work or are you a student? What do you do? What do you study? What’s your major? What do you like most about your job? What do you like most about your studies? 1. Working with Other People What kinds of people do you most like working / studying with? Why? What do you think are the advantages of working in a team of colleagues? Why? (Is it a good thing to work or study with other people? Why/why not?) What sort of skills do you think a manager needs? Why? (What kind of person is a good manager? Why?) Teamwork What kinds of people do you most like working/studying with? What do you think makes a good team? What is a good team? Do you think you work in a good team? What do you think are the advantages of working in a team of colleagues? Why? To what extent is it important to train people in interpersonal skills? Why/why not? (Can people be trained to work well with other people?) Training people in interpersonal skills is extremely