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Speaking Task One - 199 
 Make sure your contrarian response is a serious argument. Even if 
you think that the prompt is asking the wrong question, you must 
still demonstrate OPDUL=C. 
 
 
 
 
 
TASK: Using G+TiC=C or G+2TiC=C and the four steps, develop and deliver a basic 
response that demonstrates OPDUL=C for each of the following prompts you have 
already studied (see the end of the chapter for a step-by-step guide). If you have 
trouble, go back and look at the sample responses for help. Use a recording device 
and check each response for coherence using the Independent Speaking Proficiency 
Checklist on page 318. Rate each response using the Independent Speaking Rating 
Guide on page 320. 
 
 Why do people travel? Develop your opinion using examples and reasons. 
 
 Should teenagers work during high school? Why? Give illustrations and 
reasons to develop your argument. 
 
 Which technology in the past fifty years has changed your life the most? 
Why? Develop your position using examples and reasons. 
 
 In your view, what was the greatest invention of the twentieth century? 
Why? Give examples and reasons to support your argument. 
 
 These days people are living longer. Why? Develop your position using 
examples and reasons. 
 
 Which person has been the greatest influence in your life? Give examples 
and reasons to support and develop your opinion. 
 
 
 
 
TASK: Using G+TiC=C or G+2TiC=C and the four steps, develop and deliver a 
response for each of the following prompts. Use a recording device and check each 
response for coherence using the Independent Speaking Proficiency Checklist on 
page 318. Rate each response using the Independent Speaking Rating Guide on 
page 320. 
 
 Many people leave their home country. Why? Give examples and reasons 
to support your argument. 
 
 What is your idea of the perfect neighborhood? Support your position 
with illustrations and reasons. 
 
Remember! 
Speaking Practice 
 
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200 - Speaking Task One e 
 Why is the car important in daily life? Develop your response using 
 examples and reasons. 
 
 When is the best time to go on a vacation? Support your argument using 
 examples and reasons. 
 
 Why do some people never get married? Use examples and reasons to 
 develop your argument. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In this chapter, you learned how to develop, revise and deliver a variety of spoken 
responses for single-question prompts using G+TiC=C and the four steps. By doing 
so, you can demonstrate OPDUL=C in your response. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Test-takers who get high independent speaking scores have practiced 
 speaking a lot. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Remember! 
 Make a G+TiC=C note map; include transitions. #1 
Read the prompt. #2 
 Develop ideas (15 seconds). #3 
 Speak (45 seconds). #4 
What Have You Learned?