Part A
Listen & Repeat
Listen to each sentence and repeat it out loud. Try to match the speaker’s pronunciation, rhythm, and speed.
Situation: Language School Orientation
You are a student ambassador guiding new international students through their first day at the language school.
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Welcome to our language center.
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Please check your schedule at the desk.
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You must wear your student identification badge inside the building.
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All mobile phones should be silenced during your morning classes.
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Please visit the library if you require extra study materials.
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There is a brief orientation meeting in the main auditorium starting in exactly ten minutes.
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Before you head over there, please confirm your classroom location with the receptionist at the front desk.
Part B
Take an Interview
Listen to each question and give a spoken response. Aim to speak for 20–30 seconds per answer.
Topic: Genetic Engineering And Bioethical Boundaries
You are participating in a university research project regarding the intersection of rapid scientific advancement and personal ethics.
Describe an Event
Thank you for joining this study. Please think back to a time when you read, heard, or watched a news story about a major breakthrough in genetic engineering—such as gene editing in crops, medical treatments for hereditary diseases, or lab-grown food. What specific information did you learn, and how did you feel about the potential consequences of that discovery?
Start with: “I recall a time when I…”
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Describe an Aspect
People have very different comfort levels regarding modern biotechnology. Some people follow these scientific developments closely and feel optimistic, while others feel skeptical or avoid learning about them due to ethical concerns. How do you usually stay informed about genetic research, or do you tend to avoid it? Why do you think you react that way?
Start with: “In my case, I generally…”
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Opinion / Preference
Now I would like your opinion. Some people argue that we have a moral obligation to use genetic engineering to eliminate diseases and suffering, while others feel that interfering with nature is dangerous and unethical. Which of these viewpoints do you lean toward, and what are your primary reasons?
Start with: “Personally, I feel that…”
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Opinion / Preference
One last question. Do you think governments should place strict legal limits on how private companies use genetic engineering, for example, by banning the modification of human embryos or limiting the alteration of food sources? Why or why not?
Start with: “I believe that governments should…”
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