官方模考题10

Q1 open_ended

Trainer: Welcome to our event.

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Q2 open_ended

Trainer: Get your name badge at the registration desk.

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Q3 open_ended

Trainer: Our event is in the auditorium.

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Q4 open_ended

Trainer: For small group sessions, we will be in the breakout rooms over here.

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Q5 open_ended

Trainer: Snacks can be found in the vending area throughout the event.

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Q6 open_ended

Trainer: Please see the information desk if you need an agenda.

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Q7 open_ended

Trainer: If you want to check session times and locations, please use the schedule provided.

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Q8 Interview Q1 Problem / Solution Speaking Interview

Interviewer: Thank you for participating. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about your work-life balance. First, can you share one or two strategies that you use that you think are effective in managing your work-life balance?

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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.

One strategy I use is separating work time from personal time as clearly as possible. I try not to answer non-urgent messages late at night, and I schedule small breaks during the day. These habits help me recover instead of carrying work pressure everywhere. The deeper goal is not perfect separation but recoverable energy, so work does not consume the whole self.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

recoverable energy
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
separating work time from personal time
non-urgent messages
small breaks
carrying work pressure everywhere

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

Interviewer: I see. Many companies are now developing programs to help employees manage work-life balance. Would programs like this affect your interest in working for a particular company? Why or why not?

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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.

Yes, work-life balance programs would affect my interest in a company. They show that the company sees employees as people, not just workers. Even if I did not use every program, knowing that support exists would make the workplace feel healthier and more trustworthy. Such programs signal institutional respect for employees' lives, which would definitely affect my view of a company.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

institutional respect for employees' lives
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
affect my interest
sees employees as people
support exists
more trustworthy

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 companies also offer flexible working hours or remote work options to help employees achieve a better work-life balance, but they are concerned that these options would reduce employee attention to tasks or engagement in the workplace. Do you think such programs are a good strategy for companies? 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 flexible hours and remote work can be a good strategy if companies set clear expectations. Flexibility does not automatically reduce attention; in fact, people may focus better when they can work during their most productive hours. The key is measuring results, not just time at a desk. Flexibility succeeds when companies evaluate outcomes rather than physical presence.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

outcomes rather than physical presence
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
set clear expectations
most productive hours
measuring results
time at a desk

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, looking to the future, do you think people's attitudes towards work-life balance will change? For example, do you think people will prioritize personal life over work, or work over personal life? Explain your thoughts.

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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 attitudes will shift toward valuing personal life more. Many people have seen that constant work does not always lead to happiness or better performance. In the future, successful careers may be defined not only by income, but also by health, flexibility, and time for family. I think people will increasingly define success through sustainable achievement, not just constant availability.

C1-C2 key phrases to imitate

sustainable achievement
I would take a qualified position
on balance
shift toward
constant work
better performance
defined not only by income

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 ...