4. Reading Aloud
-The interviewers may give you a passage in English to read out loud. This element is rather rare.
5. Candidate Dialogue
-If your interview includes multiple students, you may be asked to have a discussion on a specific topic with your fellow candidate.
6. Picture Description
-You may be given a picture or cartoon and asked to describe it and explain its significance or meaning. This element is virtually identical to one of the writing tasks on the NETEM, so you can use past writing topics to practice this element.
Preparation Strategies for the Speaking Test
Given the fact that you don’t have much time left to prepare for the test, the most important thing you can do is to spend at least a little bit of time practicing every day. Even just twenty or thirty minutes a day will help you do your best on the test. I suggest trying the following three methods to improve your speaking in a short period of time.
1.Record yourself speaking English
-You’ll be surprised how many fixable mistakes you notice when you listen to a recording of yourself speaking English. Focus on your pronunciation and intonation while making the recording, and see if you notice areas in which you can improve.
2.Ask a Chinese friend for advice
-After hearing you speak in English, your friend might be able to notice some areas in need of improvement that you failed to notice yourself
3.Ask your foreign English teacher for advice
-A native English speaker may be able to suggest some improvements that both you and your friend failed to notice.
During the test, focus on speaking clearly and confidently. The interviewers are most interested in seeing that you have a good basic command of spoken English, so it’s important to give them the impression that you yourself have confidence in your English ability.
Finally, remember to get a good night’s sleep before the test, and do your best to remain relaxed during the test. Good luck!
