Thank you for agreeing to participate. I'd like to ask you some questions about your participation in sports. First, do you currently play any sports or engage regularly in any physical activities?
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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.
I do not play competitive sports now, but I regularly walk and sometimes play badminton with friends. I like activities that are social but not too intense. They help me stay active without feeling as if I am training for a serious competition. What matters to me is that physical activity remains socially enjoyable and physically sustainable, not excessively competitive.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
socially enjoyable and physically sustainable
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
competitive sports
social but not too intense
stay active
serious competition
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 Q2PreferenceSpeaking Interview
Thank you. If you were able to, what sport that you do not currently play? Would you like to be really good at why that particular sport?
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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.
If I could be really good at one sport, I would choose swimming. It is useful, healthy, and less hard on the joints than many other sports. I also admire swimmers because they need both physical strength and calm breathing control. Swimming appeals to me because it combines practical safety, endurance, and controlled breathing in one activity.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
practical safety, endurance, and controlled breathing
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
really good at
less hard on the joints
physical strength
breathing control
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 Q3Story / ExampleSpeaking Interview
Interesting. Tell me about an experience you had while playing a sport or engaging in a physical activity that you remember well. What made it memorable?
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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.
One memorable experience was playing badminton after a stressful exam week. I was not very skilled, but my friends and I laughed a lot, and the game helped me release tension. What made it memorable was not winning; it was the feeling of moving again after sitting for so long. The memory stands out because the sport became a release valve for stress, rather than a test of talent.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
a release valve for stress
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
after a stressful exam week
release tension
what made it memorable
not winning
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 Q4OpinionSpeaking Interview
Great. Some people believe that children should not participate in contact sports like rugby or hockey because they could get hurt, while others believe that these sports teach awareness and teamwork. What do you think 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 think children can play contact sports, but safety rules must be strict. These sports can teach courage, teamwork, and awareness, but injuries are a real concern. Coaches should use proper equipment, age-appropriate training, and limits on dangerous contact. The issue is not whether contact sports have value, but whether adults can create a safety culture around them.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
a safety culture
I would take a qualified position
on balance
safety rules must be strict
injuries are a real concern
proper equipment
age-appropriate training
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...