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Guide - Pearson Test of English

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Section 11<br />

Speaking<br />

Discussion<br />

Section 11 comprises a Discussion item type. It assesses speaking skills. It tests ability to discuss a concrete<br />

or abstract issue.<br />

Task<br />

Image displaying interlocutor script and instructions.<br />

<strong>Test</strong> takers give and support opinions on a topic in response to prompts put by the interlocutor. This section<br />

<strong>of</strong> the test is 2 minutes.<br />

Objective, stimulus<br />

Objective Stimulus<br />

To assess ability to discuss a concrete or abstract issue A discussion on a topic about which it is feasible to have<br />

equally valid opposing opinions, feelings or ideas. The topic<br />

may be a concrete or abstract issue. The test taker will be<br />

invited to speculate or respond to a hypothesis<br />

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