2026年真题27 - Speaking

Q1 open_ended

Produce is located near the entrance.

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Q2 open_ended

Dairy products include milk, cheese and yogurt.

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Q3 open_ended

Freshly baked bread and pastries are available every day.

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Q4 open_ended

The back aisle is where you can find the frozen food section.

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Q5 open_ended

There are cashiers at the checkout counters near the exit.

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Q6 open_ended

Our weekly discounts are posted throughout the store and updated regularly.

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Q7 open_ended

If you are unsure where to direct people, refer to this floor plan of the store.

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Q8 Interview Q1 Story / Example Speaking Interview

Thank you for participating in this study. Today I'd like to ask you some questions about public parks and recreational spaces. First, can you tell me about a memorable visit you or a friend made to a park or recreational space and what made it special?

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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.

A memorable park visit was a picnic with friends after exams. The park had open grass, trees, and a quiet path near a lake. What made it special was the feeling of finally relaxing outside after spending so much time indoors studying. The visit was memorable because the park offered psychological spaciousness, which is rare after intense study.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

psychological spaciousness
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
a picnic with friends
a quiet path
what made it special
relaxing outside

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 Tradeoff Speaking Interview

I see. Do you think public parks and recreational spaces are more important for adults or for children? Why?

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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.

I think parks are important for both adults and children, but in different ways. Children need places to play safely and develop social skills. Adults need parks for exercise, stress relief, and a break from crowded buildings. So parks serve the whole community. Parks serve different age groups by supporting play, recovery, and informal community life at the same time.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

play, recovery, and informal community life
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
in different ways
play safely
stress relief
serve the whole community

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

Interesting. Some people believe that public parks play a crucial role in promoting community health and well-being by offering outdoor areas for relaxing and exercising or playing, and therefore local governments should spend more money on such places. What are your thoughts on this? Do you agree or disagree? 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 agree that local governments should spend money on parks because they are public health spaces, not just decoration. A good park gives residents a place to walk, exercise, and meet neighbors. This can reduce stress and make a city feel more livable. Government spending is justified because parks function as preventive health infrastructure, not optional decoration.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

preventive health infrastructure
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
public health spaces
not just decoration
meet neighbors
more livable

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 Tradeoff Speaking Interview

Good points. Finally, in many large cities there is a tension between building more public parks for residents to relax and play versus using the space to build more housing. Do you think the need for more housing is more or less important than the need for public parks and recreational spaces? 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.

Housing is extremely important, but I do not think cities should sacrifice all park space for buildings. Dense cities need green areas precisely because people live in small apartments. The best solution is careful planning, such as building housing near transportation while protecting essential public parks. The real challenge is balancing housing with livable density, so cities do not solve one problem by worsening another.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

livable density
I would take a qualified position
on balance
sacrifice all park space
dense cities
precisely because
careful planning

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 ...