This is another simulation of an examination. A. Introduction. The examiner greets the candidate and then ask some questions about
personal information. The candidate gives responses.
Give greetings and ask the candidate’s name Ask about how long the candidate has studied in hisher school
Ask the candidate’s hobbies and for how long it has been practised Ask about the candidate’s best friend
Ask what if the candidate found a ₤ 50 note in a shop Ask about homework
Ask the candidate to show hisher English book Ask the candidate to pass the examiner the dictionary
B. Describing pictures. The examiner asks the candidate to look at the pictures and asks some questions based on the pictures.
Ask how many people are in the picture Ask about each person’s activity in the pictures whether they have finished their own activities or
not.
C. Closing. The examiner asks whether the candidate wants to study in Britain ang gives salutation.
KEY TO TEST
TEST 10 Units 23-25 LISTENING TEST 9
Sweater: £ 99.99 Shirt:
£ 35.50 Dress:
£ 165 Skirt:
£ 59.95 Trousers: £ 29
Blouse: £ 50
Jeans: £ 46
Shoes: £ 19.50
Tapescript Dialogue 1
Shop owner Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
Man Yes, please. How much is the sweater in the window?
Shop owner It’s £ 99.99, Sir. Man
And what about that shirt over there? Shop owner The shirt is £ 35.50.
Man £ 35.50? Thank you very much. Bye.
Shop owner Goodbye, Sir. Dialogue 2
Shop owner Good morning, Madam. Can I help you? Woman
Yes. I’d like to see that dress, please. Shop owner Certainly. The red one?
Woman Yes. The one in the window.
Shop owner Here you are. This is a French model, Madam. Woman
Hum. How much does it cost? Shop owner Let me see. Er... £ 165, Madam. Would you like to try it on?
Woman I’m afraid it’s too small. Have you got a larger one?
Shop owner I’m sorry. This is the only one left. But I can show you some other styles... Woman
No, thanks. How much is that skirt? Shop owner The one in the window?
Woman Yes.
Shop owner That’s only f 59.95, Madam. It’s pure cotton... Woman
It’s too expensive. I don’t want to spend that much for a skirt. Shop owner Well, I’ve got cheaper ones. If you want to...
Woman Maybe another time. I must go now. Goodbye.
Shop owner Er... goodbye. Madam. Dialogue 3
Young man Excuse me.
Shop owner Yes, can I help you? Young man
How much are those trousers? Shop owner The trousers?
Young man Yes.
Shop owner Well, you know, I can give you a reduction on those trousers. Young man
Is there a sale today? Shop owner Er... not exactly... but...
Young man How much do they cost?
Shop owner Thirty... no, twenty-nine pounds. Young man
To tell the truth they’re a bit pricey. Shop owner They’re very nice.
Young man No, thanks. I don’t want to spend that much. Goodbye
Shop owner Goodbye. Dialogue 4
Girl Good morning.
Shop owner Good morning. Do you really want to buy something or not? Girl
What do you mean? I’d like to know how much that blouse is. Shop owner £ 50.
Girl Ah. Well, and what about that pair of jeans?
Shop owner The jeans cost £ 46. Girl
Phew Hum... what about that pair of shoes? Shop owner Oh, yes. The shoes are a real bargain.
Girl A bargain?
Shop owner Yes. I’ll put the same price I put last year: £ 19.50. Girl
No, thanks. I don’t want a pair of shoes you have kept in the shop for a year. Bye. Shop owner What a day I’d better close the shop and go home.
ORAL PRODUCTION A. Example dialogue:
A: How tall are you?
B: Well, I’m about 1.65 metres tall.
