HELLENIC AMERICAN UNION

ECCE
SPEAKING TEST

2013 Specimen Exam Speaking Prompt

HELP SOLVE A PROBLEM

Situation I am your friend and I have a problem. Find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice. First You should look at the pictures below and ask: What is the problem? What are some possible solutions? What are the disadvantages of each solution? Then When you have all the information you need, explain which solution you think is best and why. Be ready to explain why you didnt choose the other solution. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your final choice. Finally After you have shared your advice, you will be asked more questions about the topic.

2013 Specimen Exam Speaking Prompt

CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Situation I am your friend and I have a problem. Find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice. First You should look at the pictures below and ask: What is the problem? What are some possible solutions? What are the disadvantages of each solution? Then When you have all the information you need, explain which solution you think is best and why. Be ready to explain why you didnt choose the other solution. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your final choice. Finally After you have shared your advice, you will be asked more questions about the topic.

HELP SOLVE A PROBLEM

EXAMINER INFORMATION
What is the problem? My ten-year-old son/nephew/grandson wants a cell phone so that he can text message all his friends. We think this is a bad idea because he will be distracted in school and his grades may suffer as a result. Option 1 (computer) What are some possible solutions? Tell him to just message or email his friends on the computer at home. Option 2 (hourglass) He has to wait until he is twelve to get a cell phone.
He will feel left out and might not like going to school.

What are the disadvantages of He might keep other family members from each solution? using the computer and need supervision.

ELABORATION QUESTIONS
1. Do you and your friends like to text message? What do you text about? What do you think other people text about? 2. In your opinion, how would life be different if people didnt have cell phones? Why?

3. Some people claim our memory skills have worsened with the use of technology such as cell phones, the Internet, and video games. To what extent do you think this is true?

FORM X

HELP SOLVE A PROBLEM

Situation I am your friend and I have a problem. Find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice. First You should look at the pictures below and ask: What is the problem? What are your options? What are the disadvantages of each option? Then When you have all the information you need, you should offer some advice to help solve the problem. You can choose one of the solutions or create your own solution to the problem. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your final choice. Finally After you have shared your advice, you will be asked more questions about the topic.

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FORM X
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Situation I am your friend and I have a problem. Find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice. First You should look at the pictures below and ask: What is the problem? What are your options? What are the disadvantages of each option? Then When you have all the information you need, you should offer some advice to help solve the problem. You can choose one of the solutions or create your own solution to the problem. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your final choice. Finally After you have shared your advice, you will be asked more questions about the topic.

HELP SOLVE A PROBLEM

EXAMINER INFORMATION
What is the problem? My best friend/daughter/niece is excited about her brand new hairstyle. However, I think it looks terrible! Im sure the next time we see each other shell want to know what I think. Im not sure what to tell her. Option 1 (mouth with red X) What are your options? Dont tell her what I really think. I could tell her it looks very nice. Option 2 (picture of mouth) I could be honest and tell her that I think that it looks really bad. I may hurt her feelings because we are very close. She might feel bad about her new hairstyle or get mad at me.

What are the disadvantages of It would be a lie to tell her it looks nice. We are each option? always very honest with each other and I dont want to lie to her.

ELABORATION QUESTIONS
1. Have you ever told someone that you really liked something about them and it wasnt true? Tell me about it. 2. Are there situations where its better to lie than to tell the truth? Tell me about this.

3.

Some people distinguish between white lies (small lies) and serious lies. Do you think they are justified in thinking this way? Why?

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FORM Y

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Situation I am organizing a training conference for managers of local banks, and I am trying to find the right place to have the conference. Find out what my options are, and then give me advice on where you think the conference should be held. First You should look at the pictures below and ask: What are the options? What are the advantages of each option? What are the disadvantages of each option? Then When you have all the information you need, explain which location you have chosen and why. Be ready to explain why you didnt choose the other location. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your final choice. Finally After you have shared your advice, you will be asked more questions about the topic.

Option 1

Option 2

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FORM Y
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Situation I am organizing a training conference for managers of local banks, and I am trying to find the right place to have the conference. Find out what my options are, and then give me advice on where you think the conference should be held. First You should look at the pictures below and ask: What are the options? What are the advantages of each option? What are the disadvantages of each option? Then When you have all the information you need, explain which location you have chosen and why. Be ready to explain why you didnt choose the other location. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your final choice. Finally After you have shared your advice, you will be asked more questions about the topic.

CONFERENCE LOCATION
Option 1

Option 2

EXAMINER INFORMATION
Option 1 What are the options? What are the advantages of each option? An outdoor resort center The facilities are very goodnice computer projection systems, nice conference rooms, etc. (OR) People like to combine work with leisure. Option 2 A city auditorium It is nearby, so many more people will be about to attend. (OR) It is less expensive. The rooms and the equipment are getting old and are really not that nice or reliable. (OR) It is not as attractive.

What are the disadvantages of We are afraid that people might attend fewer each option? meetings because they may go off to the golf course, tennis courts, etc. (OR) It is quite far, so it will be expensive to get there and then the people attending will have to stay overnight.

ELABORATION QUESTIONS
1. Would you like to have a job where you could travel a lot? Why or why not? 2. If there is a training conference, will the location of the conference influence your decision to attend? Why?

3.

Do you think job training conferences should have social and recreational activities? Why or why not?

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