POPULAR CONVERSATIONS FOR SEAKING TEST

1. Both of you are at a protest for protecting the environment. What are some
arguments you might make to help the earth? Discuss this together.
A: What are you doing?
B: What do you mean?
A: You can’t throw that in there!
B: Why not? It’s garbage.
A: Yes, but it’s recyclable. It goes in the blue bin.
B: You mean I have to put all recyclable stuff in the blue bin?
A: Not all. Plastics go in the blue bin, paper and card in the brown bin, and biowaste in the green one.
B: What is bio-waste?
A: You know, food waste and stuff like that. Do you not recycle?
B: Not really. Actually, in my home town, you can recycle a few things like glass,
but we don’t sort our garbage like that. It seems so complicated.
A: It was the same here not so long ago. But now we have got used to sorting our
rubbish. Sorting or arranging how you throw away your garbage is an integral part
of the recycling process.
B: I know what you mean, but is it important? Because I don’t have much time.
A: Some estimates show that 75% of trash is actually recyclable, but to recycle, we
need to sort that garbage. What I’m trying to say is recycling can benefit our
community help in keeping the environment clean day by day.
B: Ok, I get your point. I will try to remember various bin so that rubbish can be
thrown away in the right place. Thanks for reminding me to recycle.
A: You’re welcome. I want to share with you a saying that I have just read : “When
you put the whole picture together, recycling is the right thing to do”


2. You are at an art critique and your classmate’s piece is being critiqued. Tell
them if you like it and why or why not. Discuss how he/she could improve it
next time
A: Hey B, can I have a quick word?
B: Sure, what’s wrong?

A: How much longer did you paint this picture?
B: I painted it for three days which I wasn’t busy working.
A: Actually, your piece is gorgeous. I mean I can’t stop staring at it.
B: I’m glad you liked it. To be honest, I feel insecure about my artwork and my
painting’s skill. I don’t think it suits me.
A: Be self-confident! Your artwork is excellent. But it still has one problem you
need to improve to get the best results in many art pieces later.
B: What is it?
A: If I were you, I would attempt the blue shading painted into the background.
The lady is painted very well but the foundation's tone isn't actually fit with her.
B: Do you think so?
A: Yes, absolutely. I have learned about the colour scheme since last year. Hence, I
just want to give you a little advice. Then, you can enhance your painting level and
get more and more awards.
B: Thank you so much. I extremely appreciate you. Is there anything else to give
me?
A: As I said, you did well in this artwork. But perhaps you should have the picture
framed to display. It will be more glamorous instead of a lonely paper.
B: That’s really kind of you. I got your point, and I will do better in the next time.
Thank you.


3. Tell your friend about how they could have done better regarding a speech
that they gave to the class.
A: Hi B, can I have a quick word?
B: Of course, what’s wrong?
A: I’m rehearsing for my presentation on tomorrow. I feel so anxious because
there will be lots of people watching me than usual. I wonder if you could give
me some tips for that?
B: OK, let me help you. I do have a lot of experience speaking in public and I want

to impart some of the knowledge to you, so you can become a better public
speaker technically when you get on stage in front of a bunch of people.
A: That’s so kind of you. I’m looking forward to knowing that all.
B: The first one is to pay very close attention to your rate of speech when you are
on stage. You can also employ strategic pauses to highlight specific points.
A: Do you think so? I usually tend to speak more quickly as much as I can to get
fluent.
B: It’s not completely true. What I’m trying to say is if you can slow down and give
the audiences some breathing room, they will be able to contemplate what you’ve
said and easily follow along with what you are talking about.
A: Ok, I got it. Is there anything essential else?
B: Another thing is to pay attention to your body language. Additionally, content is
still crucial for everyone to decide your presentation excellent or not. Be selfconfident with the best content you prepared and try to use body language to
interact among people there.
A: Those all are helpful. To be honest, I’m afraid that I will have a failed
presentation if without you. So thank you so much for taking the time to give
me numerous valuable tips. I will try my best.
B: You’re welcome. Break a leg!


4. Your mutual friend just graduated from university and you are planning a
graduation party for him/her. Discuss how you are going to do this.
A: Hey B, how’s it going?
B: I’m well. I have got something to tell you, A. Yesterday was my big day and I
graduated from the university!
A: Congratulation! That’s wonderful news. Let’s have a party!
B: I’m planning on it and I want to invite you to my house next week.
A: Well done. When is the party?
B: On coming Thursday? Are you free?
A: Yeah, I’m free all that day. Perhaps we should stay the whole night for the

gathering. It will be fascinating.
B: That’s also a good ideal. I will invite more of our friends to celebrate a big party
for all individuals who graduated.
A: I agree with you. What food should we prepare?
B: I plan to buy some sandwiches, candies and a lot of kind of food.
A: If I were you, I would cook for the party as a BBQ. We buy some ingredients
and I will help you with cooking.
B: Great, thank you. We still have a lot of details to figure out, so let's get down to
business. I know a really marvelous catering company. We could get them to
provide the booze and snacks.
A: Okay, great! If you do that, I'll take responsibility for the invitations. I'll make
sure it's nice and clear.
B: Thank you so much, A. It will be an exciting party.
A: Yes! What about the music and games?
B: I’ve made a playlist with more than a hundred songs. Enough for 5 hours of
music. For the games, I’ve prepared darts and lawn bowling.
A: That sounds amazing. I’m so expected for all


5. Your conversation partner just landed their dream job. Ask him or her the
secret for that
A: Hey B, how’s it going?
B: I’m well. I have got something to tell you, A. I got a new job!
A: Congratulation! That’s wonderful news. Is it a manager of a famous
restaurant?
B: Yeah. How can you know that?
A: That’s amazing. I just guess it because your major relates to management.
B: I can’t believe it. There were several applications for that position. Some many
people always underestimate me and consider that I will be failed at the first
interview. But they all are wrong!

A: You deserve it with your continuous effort. I’m so proud of you. Being the
manager of the restaurant is also my dream job in the future. I wonder if you
could share some tips with me for that?
B: Yes, of course. Firstly, you need to make your CV wonderful as you can. A
special CV can strongly impress employers at the first time they see it. To make
that, you have to do your best in the study and try to get more outside experience
relating to your career you want. A perfect CV will make you more confident than
any person.
A: I got it. No wonder you’re successful – you’re brilliant. Is there anything else?
B: After preparing a good CV, you will be scheduled for the interview. It would be
best if you gave the utmost respect to interviewers that are conducting the
interview and asking you the questions. That is also an impression besides your
resume. That’s all my secret ^^ Break a leg.
A: I can see your point. That’s really kind of you. I will try my best in the coming
interview. Thank you so much. See you soon on a beautiful day.