EF p 12. Work. Speaking Mock Exam

 

SPEAKING C1.1

TOPIC 1: WORK                                                               

                       

PART 1. CONVERSATION

Talk to each other about some or all of the following. (7 minutes approx.)

1. Advantages and disadvantages of working from home.

2. Work-life balance. How to improve it. 

3. Work experience. How important is it?

4. Equal work deserves equal pay.

PART 2. MONOLOGUE

Preparation time: 5 minutes 

Talk about at least two of the following ideas. (4 minutes approx.) 

The examiner may ask you further questions about the topic.

CANDIDATE A

1. Do schools and universities prepare students for the world of work?

2. Are we slaves of our jobs? 

3. How do you recharge your batteries?

CANDIDATE B

1. ‘Burnout’ at work? What might lead to this situation and how to prevent it?

2. How Important is ‘job satisfaction’ in today's workplace?

3. What dream jobs would fulfil your wildest expectations?