官方样题01 - Speaking

Q1 open_ended

Trainer: We have a variety of wildlife.

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Q2 open_ended

Trainer: Bears, wolves, and large cats are to the right.

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Q3 open_ended

Trainer: You can find sea lions and elephants further down the path.

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Q4 open_ended

Trainer: Please, no outside food or drinks, and do not feed the animals.

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Q5 open_ended

Trainer: Avoid banging or tapping on the displays and enclosures.

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Q6 open_ended

Trainer: For those with children, we offer summer camps and educational opportunities.

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Q7 open_ended

Trainer: The visitor's center, located near the front entrance, can give you more information.

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Q8 Interview Q1 Story / Example Speaking Interview

Interviewer: Thank you for speaking with me today. Now, I'd like you to think back to the last time you visited a city in your country, a city that you didn't live in. Why did you travel to that city? What did you like about that city?

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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.

The last city I visited was mainly for a short trip with family. I liked the city because it had lively streets, interesting food, and a few historic areas. What I enjoyed most was walking around without a strict schedule and discovering small places by accident. What I liked most was the city's layered atmosphere, where food, history, and everyday life were all visible at once.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

layered atmosphere
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
a short trip with family
lively streets
without a strict schedule
by accident

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 Opinion Speaking Interview

Interviewer: Great. Cities affect people in different ways. Some people find cities dynamic and exciting. Others find that cities are overwhelming and drain them of energy. What kind of reaction do you have to cities? Why do you think you react in this way?

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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 find cities exciting at first because there is always something happening. However, after a while, the crowds and noise can drain my energy. I think I react this way because I enjoy variety, but I also need quiet time to feel balanced. My reaction is mixed because cities offer stimulation and possibility, but they also demand constant sensory energy.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

stimulation and possibility
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
exciting at first
drain my energy
enjoy variety
feel balanced

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

Interviewer: OK. Next, I'd like to ask your opinion. Some people believe that those who live in cities lead more interesting lives. They would argue, for example, that people who live in cities have more access to professional opportunities and interesting leisure activities. Do you agree that people who live in cities lead more interesting lives? Why or why not?

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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 partly agree that city life can be more interesting because cities offer more choices. There are museums, jobs, restaurants, and events that may not exist in smaller towns. Still, an interesting life depends more on curiosity than location, so people outside cities can also live deeply. City life can be interesting, but the deeper factor is active engagement; a passive person can be bored anywhere.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

active engagement
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
partly agree
offer more choices
may not exist
depends more on curiosity than location

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 Problem / Solution Speaking Interview

Interviewer: Good points. Let me ask you one final question. For some time now, researchers have been interested in whether green spaces, such as parks, make people who live in cities happier. Do you think that city governments should create more parks in urban areas to promote a general sense of happiness and life satisfaction? 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.

Yes, city governments should create more parks because green spaces make dense areas more livable. Parks give people a place to exercise, rest, and see nature without leaving the city. Even a small park can improve daily mood if it is safe and easy to reach. Urban parks matter because they create public emotional relief in places where private space is often limited.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

public emotional relief
I would take a qualified position
on balance
dense areas
more livable
without leaving the city
safe and easy to reach

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 ...