官方样题02 - Speaking

Q1 open_ended

Trainer: Welcome to our campus gym.

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Q2 open_ended

Trainer: Cardio machines are near the entrance.

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Q3 open_ended

Trainer: Free weights are in the back.

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Q4 open_ended

Trainer: All of our locker rooms are equipped with showers and towels.

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Q5 open_ended

Trainer: Our fitness instructors hold exercise classes over here.

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Q6 open_ended

Trainer: You can check the schedule for available classes and timings.

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Q7 open_ended

Trainer: If you have any questions, please seek assistance from the attendants at the help desk.

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Q8 Interview Q1 Habit / Background Speaking Interview

Interviewer: Thank you for joining the study. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about your commuting habits. First, is it important to live close to your school or work? Why?

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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 think living close to school or work is important because it saves time and energy every day. A long commute may seem manageable at first, but over months it can reduce sleep, exercise, and family time. A shorter commute improves daily life in a very practical way. The daily effect is significant because commuting quietly shapes sleep, mood, and available attention.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

sleep, mood, and available attention
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
saves time and energy
manageable at first
reduce sleep

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

Interviewer: I see. Imagine that you could choose to commute by car, which is faster but more expensive, or by public transportation, which is slower but less expensive. Which would you choose, and 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 would choose public transportation if it were reliable. Even though it is slower, it costs less and lets me read, listen to music, or relax instead of driving. However, if the buses or trains were often late, I would probably pay more for the car. My choice would depend on reliability, because a slower commute is acceptable if it offers predictable control over time.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

predictable control over time
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
if it were reliable
costs less
instead of driving
often late

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: Interesting. Some people believe that commuting can be stressful and tiring. What do you think are one or two different ways to make commuting more enjoyable? Give reasons for your answer.

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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.

One way to make commuting more enjoyable is to use the time for something pleasant, like podcasts or language practice. Another way is to reduce uncertainty by checking schedules and leaving a little early. Stress often comes from feeling rushed, not only from the commute itself. Making commuting enjoyable often means converting it from dead time into a small routine with personal value.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

dead time
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
something pleasant
reduce uncertainty
leaving a little early
feeling rushed

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 Prediction Speaking Interview

Interviewer: Good points. Lastly, considering advances in technology, some people believe that commuting might disappear entirely. How do you think a severe decline in commuting might affect businesses in positive ways and negative ways? Please give one example of each.

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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.

A severe decline in commuting could help businesses by reducing office costs and allowing them to hire people from more places. However, it could hurt businesses near offices, such as cafes and small shops, because fewer workers would pass by each day. The decline would redistribute economic activity, benefiting some firms while weakening businesses that depend on office foot traffic.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

businesses that depend on office foot traffic
I would take a qualified position
on balance
hire people from more places
businesses near offices
pass by each day

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 ...