2026年真题12 - Speaking

Q1 open_ended

The computer lab has free Wi-Fi access.

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Q2 open_ended

The reading room is a quiet space for patrons.

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Q3 open_ended

The children's section has books and activities for kids.

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Q4 open_ended

The reference desk can provide assistance for research projects.

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Q5 open_ended

Study rooms can be reserved for group work and other meetings.

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Q6 open_ended

Library staff are available for help finding resources here or at other locations.

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Q7 open_ended

If you are looking for other specific locations and services, please use our guide.

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Q8 Interview Q1 Habit / Background Speaking Interview

Thank you for agreeing to participate. I'd like to ask you some questions about your environmental practices First, do you take any specific actions to reduce your environmental impact, such as recycling or conserving energy? Give details in your answer.

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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.

Yes, I try to reduce my environmental impact in small practical ways. I turn off lights when I leave a room, carry a reusable bottle, and avoid wasting food. These actions may seem minor, but they make me more aware of how my daily choices add up. The value of these habits is that they make environmental responsibility visible in ordinary choices, not just in public slogans.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

visible in ordinary choices
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
small practical ways
carry a reusable bottle
avoid wasting food
daily choices add up

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 Problem / Solution Speaking Interview

Thank you. Can you describe one or two steps your community or neighborhood takes to be environmentally friendly? For example, are there solar panels on buildings or rainwater barrels available where you live?

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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.

In my community, the most common step is recycling. Some buildings separate paper, plastic, and food waste, and there are signs reminding people how to sort things correctly. It is not perfect, but it makes environmental behavior more visible and easier to follow. Community programs matter because they turn sustainability into a shared norm, which is more effective than relying on individual guilt.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

a shared norm
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
the most common step
sort things correctly
not perfect
more visible and easier to follow

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 Story / Example Speaking Interview

Interesting. If you had the chance to participate in an ecological or nature based activity, such as a community cleanup effort or tree planting event, what would you do 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 would join a tree planting event because it has a visible result. After a cleanup, trash may return quickly, but a tree can grow for years and improve the area. It would also be a good way to meet neighbors while doing something useful outdoors. I would choose tree planting because it creates a lasting public benefit that people can literally watch grow over time.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

a lasting public benefit
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
a visible result
trash may return quickly
grow for years
doing something useful outdoors

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. Some people believe that individual actions are not enough to address conservation issues and that significant changes must come from government policies. Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint? Why or why not?

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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 agree that government policies are necessary, but individual actions still matter. Personal habits can reduce waste and show public support for change. However, large problems like pollution and energy use require laws, infrastructure, and business regulation, which individuals cannot create alone. Individual action creates awareness, but policy creates the structural conditions that allow sustainable choices to become normal.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

the structural conditions
I would take a qualified position
on balance
public support for change
large problems like
cannot create alone

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 ...