{"id":253,"date":"2016-06-13T15:20:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T12:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ykitesti.solki.jyu.fi\/?page_id=253"},"modified":"2017-09-28T15:01:30","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T12:01:30","slug":"intermediate-level-speaking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ykitesti.solki.jyu.fi\/sv\/tutustu-testiin\/in-english\/intermediate-level-speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Intermediate level – Speaking"},"content":{"rendered":" <\/a>
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English – Intermediate level – Speaking<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Speaking subtest consists of a language laboratory part.<\/p>\n

The language laboratory part takes 20\u00a0minutes and includes three tasks: An account, Situation tasks and a Short presentation. Here are examples of each task type.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the speaking subtest\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Example 1.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tell briefly\u00a0about your time\u00a0at\u00a0school in English. Start by telling your name\u00a0and then\u00a0continue\u00a0for example with these topics:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Where did you go to school? You can choose which school level to talk about.
\n\u2022\u00a0What was your school like?
\n\u2022\u00a0What were your teachers like?
\n\u2022 Tell about a fun \/ sad \/ embarrassing situation from your years in school.<\/p>\n

You have 1 minute to think about what you want to say. You can make\u00a0notes during the preparation\u00a0period, if you want. Start speaking when\u00a0you hear “Start speaking now, please”. You have 1\u00bd minutes to speak. Try to speak for the whole time!
\nPreparation period: 1\u00a0minute
\nSpeaking time: 1\u00bd minutes<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/ykitesti.solki.jyu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/KT_PUH_Kertominen_1-ENGL.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Example 2.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Take part in the following conversation. Answer\u00a0as naturally as possible in the situations presented. The speaking time is given in brackets. The replies of the person you are speaking with are marked by stars.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/ykitesti.solki.jyu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/KT_PUH_Keskustelu_1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

You make a phone call to\u00a0a mail order company and make an order:<\/span><\/strong>
\nCenter: *****
\nYOU: [Greet the person and ask to be connected to the sales department.] (10 sec)
\nCenter: *****
\nJones: *****
\nYOU: [Greet the person and introduce yourself. Explain\u00a0that you would like\u00a0to order a microwave oven that you have seen in their catalogue.] (20 sec)
\nJones: *****
\nYOU: [Check it. It is\u00a0YWA478.] (15 sec)
\nJones: *****
\nYOU:\u00a0[You thought that the price was \u00a380. Ask if the price has risen.] (15 sec)
\nJones: *****
\nYOU: [It is too expensive for you. End\u00a0the phone call politely.] (10 sec)<\/p>\n

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Example 3:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Take part in the following conversation. Answer\u00a0as naturally as possible in the situations presented. Clues are presented within the brackets for the situation at hand.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/ykitesti.solki.jyu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/KT_PUH_Keskustelu_2-ENGL.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

This is a phone conversation. You have been connected to Mr. Jones.<\/span><\/strong>
\n NOTICE THAT IN THIS SITUATION, YOU BEGIN THE CONVERSATION\u00a0IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BEEP!<\/strong>
\nYOU: [Make sure that\u00a0you are speaking with\u00a0Mr. Jones.] (15 sec)
\nMr.\u00a0Jones: *****
\nYOU: [Say that you were actually calling about the same thing.] (15 sec)
\nMr.\u00a0Jones: *****
\nYOU: [Suggest Tuesday, 7th of November.] (15 sec)
\nMr.\u00a0Jones: *****
\nYOU: [The suggested time is ok with you.] (10 sek)
\nMr.\u00a0Jones: *****
\nYOU: [Correct the date; 14th of November is a Tuesday. Suggest a meeting between 8 am and 11 am.] (20 sek)
\nMr.\u00a0Jones: *****
\nYOU: [10.30 am is ok with you, but you can only attend for half an hour.] (15 sek)
\nMr.\u00a0Jones: *****
\nYOU: [Answer affirmatively and confirm the meeting \u00a0time once more.] (20 sek)
\nMr.\u00a0Jones: *****<\/p>\n

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Example 4:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Present and justify your opinion on the following topic in English. Try to speak as naturally as possible.<\/p>\n

Are there different duties\/chores for men and women?<\/span><\/strong>
\n-Which chores are for men, and which are for women? Why?
\n-Are there any professions that are suitable\u00a0only for men or women? Why?
\n-Have you noticed differences in gender roles in\u00a0different cultures? Give some examples.
\n-Have gender roles changed in Finland during the recent years? How?
\n-How do you think gender roles will change in the future?<\/p>\n

You have 2 minutes to think about what\u00a0you want to\u00a0say. You can make notes during\u00a0the preparation period\u00a0if you want. Start speaking\u00a0when you hear: \u201cStart speaking now, please\u201d. You have 2\u00a0minutes to speak. Try to speak for\u00a0the whole time!<\/p>\n

Preparation period: 2 minutes
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