Table 2 Speaking tasks in the proficiency test
From: Balancing practicality and construct representativeness for IEP speaking tests
Tasks | Preparation time | Response time | Prompt |
|---|---|---|---|
Narrative | 45Â s. | 1Â min. | Look at the six pictures carefully. The pictures are already ordered. Create a story based on the pictures. Be sure to: 1) connect each picture in your story, and 2) give a lot of details. |
Independent (opinion) | 45Â s. | 1Â min. | Some people like to stick to activities they know they can do well. Others like to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Why? |
Integrated (listen & give opinion) | 45 s. | 1 min. | Summarize Tom Mortenson and Linda Hallman’s views of gender in education. Do either of these views describe your country’s current educational situation? |