官方模考题02

Q1 open_ended

The ticket counter is over there.

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Q2 open_ended

We have maps to help you find your way.

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Q3 open_ended

It's a good idea to start at the central gallery.

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Q4 open_ended

Or take a self guided tour to explore our most famous items.

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Q5 open_ended

Don't forget to budget extra time for our popular gift shop.

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Q6 open_ended

This week is your last chance to see the special exhibit on photography.

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Q7 open_ended

Check out our calendar of upcoming events, many of which are family friendly.

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Q8 Interview Q1 Habit / Background Speaking Interview

Thank you. For speaking with me about your travel habits. First, have your family or friends ever traveled to see a sporting event? For example? Have they traveled to see a football game, basketball game, or other types of sports? Why or why not?

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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.

My family has not traveled far just to see a sporting event, but some friends have. They went because the atmosphere in a stadium is completely different from watching on television. Even if the trip is expensive, fans may feel it is worth it for a special game. For serious fans, the trip is not just about the game but about participating in a collective atmosphere.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

participating in a collective atmosphere
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
traveled far
the atmosphere in a stadium
watching on television
worth it

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 Preference Speaking Interview

I see when you travel, do you prefer to plan the details of your trip in advance? Or do you prefer to be spontaneous and explore your destination without sticking to a plan? 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 prefer to plan the main details of a trip in advance, such as transportation and hotel reservations. After that, I like to leave some free time for exploring. This balance reduces stress but still allows surprises, which are often the best part of travel. Planning gives travel a secure framework, while leaving free time preserves the sense of discovery.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

a secure framework
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
main details
leave some free time
reduces stress
allows surprises

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 Prediction Speaking Interview

Interesting. Next I'd like to get your opinion. In recent years, there has been a trend towards eco friendly travel where people try to minimize their environmental impact while traveling like using public transportation instead of taking a taxi. Do you think that in the future, more people will adopt eco friendly travel habits? 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 think more people will adopt eco friendly travel habits, but slowly. Many travelers care about the environment, yet they also care about convenience and cost. If public transportation becomes easier to use and clearly cheaper, eco friendly choices will become more common. Eco-friendly travel will expand when sustainable choices become convenient by default, not morally heroic.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

convenient by default
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
but slowly
convenience and cost
clearly cheaper

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

Good points. I just have one more question. Some people believe that traveling is essential for building confidence in independence. Do you agree with this idea? Or do you think there are other ways to develop these qualities? Explain why you think so.

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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 travel can build confidence and independence because travelers must solve problems in unfamiliar places. They learn to read maps, talk to strangers, and adjust when plans change. Other activities can build these qualities too, but travel teaches them very directly. Travel builds independence because it exposes people to manageable uncertainty, where they must make decisions without familiar support.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

manageable uncertainty
I would take a qualified position
on balance
unfamiliar places
read maps
adjust when plans change
very directly

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 ...