TPO-38
TASK 1 Independent Speaking, Personal Preference
Most people believe that learning a second language is important. When do you think is the best time in a person’s life to learn a second language? Why? Use details and examples to support your answer.
TASK 2 Independent Speaking, Paired Choice
Given the choice, many people would prefer to live in an older or more historic building or house. Others would prefer to live in a more modern building or house. Which would you prefer and why?
TASK 3 Integrated Reading/Listening/Speaking
Top Chemistry Students Should Receive Money
At the end of each school year, the chemistry department awards certificates to the students who have received the best grades in chemistry throughout the year. I think that, starting this year, the students who receive those certificates should also receive money. If students know they can receive not only recognition but also a cash award, they will work even harder and learn even more. Also, a large corporation recently gave the chemistry department $100,000 dollars, and I think this would be a great way to use this money.
Sincerely,
Laura Sherman
The man expresses his opinion about the student's proposal. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
TASK 4 Integrated Reading/Listening/Speaking
Role-Playing in Training Salespeople
To sell products, salespeople need to be skilled at responding to a customer's doubts or objections during a sales transaction. Businesses can help prepare their salespeople to answer customer concerns by using a technique called role-playing. In this technique, the employee being trained plays the role of salesperson, while the trainer plays the role of customer, and they act out a selling scenario. This can help salespeople become more successful by learning to overcome the challenges they may face in an actual sales environment.
Explain how the example from the lecture illustrates the use of role-playing in training salespeople.
TASK 5 Integrated Listening/Speaking
Briefly summarize the problem the speakers are discussing. Then state which of the two solutions from the conversation you would recommend. Explain the reasons for your recommendation.
TASK 6 Integrated Listening/Speaking
Using the examples from the lecture, explain two ways the railroad system changed business in the United States.