Cambridge PET Speaking Exam Part 2 In this part of the speaking exam, you need to work with your partner to make a decision. You are presented with a situation where you need to discuss a few options and then choose one of them. Here's an example: "A girl is going to spend two weeks living with a family in England to improve her English. She has put the clothes she needs in her bag. Talk together about the other things she will need to take, and say which will be the most important." First of all, think about what each picture represents. Can you think of the right words for each picture? Can you think of a reason why each would be a good idea (or a bad idea)? Can you explain it to your partner? Now, think about some useful language when discussing the decision you have to make. STARTING THE CONVERSATION: Shall I start, or will you? Would you like to start, or shall I? DISCUSSING AN OPTION: I think that ...... would be a good idea ...
Video explaining the Lachish wall carvings: Comprehension Questions: 1 What visual trick is used in Sennacherib’s palace? 2 Who did Sennacherib want to warn? 3 Which 3 types of specialised soldiers are mentioned? 4 Which aspects of the carving have been verified by archaeologists? 5 What happened to some members of the local ruling government? 3D view
There is nothing wrong with having an accent when you speak English - in fact, everyone has an accent! What can cause problems is when your pronunciation confuses the people listening to you and makes it difficult to understand what you're saying. This is usually because you are pronouncing a sound following the rules of your native language instead of English rules. For example: Spanish people are known for pronouncing the "r" sound very, very clearly. So, when Spanish people speak English, they usually over-pronounce the "r" sound. The reverse is also true, English people speaking Spanish have to make an effort to "roll" their RRRRRR sounds. Most Italians usually have problems with specific sounds that are pronounced differently in English. If you can identify and practice pronouncing these sounds correctly, you can do a lot to make your English more understandable. For example: How do you pronounce the name of the comic character "...
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