Straightforward Pre-intermediate Progress Test 1

Speaking Test Teacher's notes

Part 1

Ask four or five of the following questions.

• Did you like your school?

• What did you like/dislike about it most?

• Did you go to a mixed-sex or single-sex school?

• Did you go to a private school or a state school?

• What subjects were you most interested in at school?

• Did you always use to do your homework on time?

• What did you use to do in the school holidays?

• What sports did you use to do at school?

• Did you like your headteacher?

• Which teacher were you most fond of?

Ask four or five of the following questions.

• Where do you live?

• Were you born in this town/city?

• Who do you live with?

• How many people are there in your family?

• What are their names?

• What kind of things does your family do at the weekend?

• What are your hobbies?

• When was your last family holiday?

• What are your neighbours like?

• How often do you speak to your neighbours?

Part 2

I'm going to describe a situation to you.

It is your first day at a new school. You are going to ask your teacher for some information about the school. Ask about some of the following:

• the language laboratory

• the social activities

• the timetable

• the lessons

• the cafeteria

• the number of students in each class

• the subjects

• the school term

You have one minute to think about your questions. Here are some phrases to help you. [Hand over sheet to student.]

Asking for information

Could I have some information about …?

What time do / does …?

What time is / are …?

How long do / does …?

Do you have a …?

Is there a …?

Are there any …?

How many … are there?

Straightforward Pre-intermediate Progress Test 1 Speaking test Teacher's Notes p2

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