2026年真题11 - Speaking

Q1 open_ended

You can select your section and seat.

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Q2 open_ended

We have many different snacks and drinks for sale.

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Q3 open_ended

Family toilets are located by each of the sections.

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Q4 open_ended

Tickets and season passes are available near the front gate.

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Q5 open_ended

The visitor entrance to the stadium is through here.

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Q6 open_ended

Should you have questions about maps or event times, there are staff that can assist you.

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Q7 open_ended

You can download the map to your phone or tablet if you need any help navigating.

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Q8 Interview Q1 Description Speaking Interview

Thank you for your willingness to participate. Today I'd like to ask you some questions about your experiences with commuting. First, what kinds of places do you usually go to during the week and how do you get there?

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C1-C2 Sample Answer

CEFR C1-C2 target

State the habit or experience directly, then add a reflective reason.
Use pauses after contrast markers such as although, not simply, and rather than.

During the week I usually go to school, shops, and sometimes a library or gym. I normally use public transportation or walk if the place is nearby. I prefer not to rely on cars because traffic can be unpredictable and parking often takes extra time. In practical terms, my transportation choices are shaped by predictability and energy cost as much as distance.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

predictability and energy cost
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
during the week
if the place is nearby
rely on cars
traffic can be unpredictable

C1-C2 sentence structures

I would characterize my ... as ..., in the sense that ...
Although ..., I tend to ..., especially when ...
What makes this sustainable / meaningful is that ...
It is less about ... than about ...

Q9 Interview Q2 Story / Example Speaking Interview

Got it. Can you describe how someone in your family or a friend usually travels to work or school? How much time does it take and what transportation does the person use?

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C1-C2 Sample Answer

CEFR C1-C2 target

Compare options naturally instead of listing them mechanically.
Stress the phrase that shows preference or priority.

A friend of mine takes the subway to school every morning. The trip usually takes about forty minutes, including the walk to the station. It is not extremely fast, but it is predictable, so she can read messages or review notes instead of worrying about traffic. Her commute is manageable because it has a stable rhythm, which allows her to use the time rather than simply endure it.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

a stable rhythm
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
including the walk to
not extremely fast
predictable
instead of worrying about traffic

C1-C2 sentence structures

What I gravitate toward is ..., largely because ...
Depending on the situation, I might ..., but generally ...
The reason this appeals to me is that ...
I would put ... ahead of ... because ...

Q10 Interview Q3 Opinion Speaking Interview

OK thanks. Next question. Some people believe that living close to work or school improves quality of life, while others think location doesn't matter much. What do you think and why?

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C1-C2 Sample Answer

CEFR C1-C2 target

Build a short narrative or hypothetical with a clear cause-and-effect line.
Segment the response into choice, reason, and consequence.

I think living close to work or school can greatly improve quality of life. A shorter commute gives people more time to sleep, cook, exercise, or see friends. Location is not everything, but spending two hours a day traveling can slowly drain a person's energy. A short commute is valuable because it returns invisible time to a person's day, and that time affects health more than people realize.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

invisible time
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
greatly improve quality of life
a shorter commute
location is not everything
drain a person's energy

C1-C2 sentence structures

If I were given the chance to ..., I would ..., primarily because ...
One experience that stands out is ..., not because ..., but because ...
The main challenge would be ..., so I would ...
What makes this choice compelling is ...

Q11 Interview Q4 Opinion Speaking Interview

Great final question. Some people believe that employers should reimburse employees for their commuting costs, while others think that employees should pay for their own travel to work. Which view do you agree with and why?

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C1-C2 Sample Answer

CEFR C1-C2 target

Give a nuanced position with concession before your main argument.
Use intonation to signal contrast, qualification, and final judgment.

I believe employers should help with commuting costs, at least partly. Employees travel because the job requires them to be there, so it seems fair for companies to share some of the expense. This support could also encourage people to use public transportation. I would frame reimbursement as shared responsibility, since the commute exists because the workplace requires physical presence.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

shared responsibility
I would take a qualified position
on balance
at least partly
the job requires them to
share some of the expense

C1-C2 sentence structures

I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...
The issue is not whether ..., but whether ...
On balance, I would argue that ...
That said, ... matters only if ...