Eiken Speaking: Interactive Question Response Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Examiner: Some people think that it is more important for students to study science than to study art. What is your opinion?
- I am opinion that science is better for getting a good job in the future.
- I believe both are equally important. Science helps us understand the world, while art allows us to express our creativity and humanity. (Correct answer)
- Yes, science is very difficult. I was not good at it in high school.
- For studying art is also important because it is fun.
Correct answer: I believe both are equally important. Science helps us understand the world, while art allows us to express our creativity and humanity.
This answer directly addresses the prompt, offers a clear opinion ('both are equally important'), and provides balanced reasoning for both science and art. The other options are flawed: one is off-topic, and two contain significant grammatical errors ('I am opinion that...' and 'For studying art...').
Question 2: Examiner: Imagine you received a million dollars. What is the first thing you would do?
- I will buy a very big house and many expensive cars.
- Having one million dollars. I think it is too much money for me.
- If I received that much money, the first thing I would do is create a financial plan with an expert to manage it wisely. (Correct answer)
- Wow, one million dollars! That's a lot of money. I feel very happy.
Correct answer: If I received that much money, the first thing I would do is create a financial plan with an expert to manage it wisely.
This is the best response because it correctly uses the second conditional ('If I received..., I would...') for a hypothetical situation. It provides a clear, logical, and thoughtful first step. The other options use the wrong verb tense ('I will buy'), are incomplete sentences, or only express emotion without answering the question.
Question 3: Examiner: Please tell me about a time you learned something important outside of a classroom.
- I learned how to cook from my grandmother. It was important because it taught me patience and how to be more independent. (Correct answer)
- I am learning guitar now. It is difficult but fun, and I practice every day.
- When I was a child, I go to my grandfather's farm. I learned about animals.
- Yes, I learned many things. Life is a good teacher, and school is not everything.
Correct answer: I learned how to cook from my grandmother. It was important because it taught me patience and how to be more independent.
This answer directly responds to the prompt by providing a specific past experience ('learned how to cook'). It correctly uses the past tense and explains the importance of the lesson. The other answers are incorrect because they use the wrong tense, are too general, or contain grammatical errors ('I go' instead of 'I went').
Question 4: Examiner: Do you prefer living in a big city or in the countryside? Please explain why.
- Big city is noisy and crowded. Countryside is quiet and has fresh air.
- My preference is for the city life. Many shops, restaurants, and museums.
- Because the countryside is beautiful, so I like it.
- I prefer living in a big city because there are more job opportunities and convenient public transportation. I enjoy the fast-paced environment. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: I prefer living in a big city because there are more job opportunities and convenient public transportation. I enjoy the fast-paced environment.
This is the most effective response because it clearly states a preference ('I prefer living in a big city') and then provides logical, well-structured reasons to support that choice. The other options fail to state a personal preference, are grammatically incomplete, or use awkward sentence construction.
Question 5: Examiner: What is a personal goal you would like to achieve in the next few years?
- I wanted to be a doctor when I was a child.
- My goal is very big. I will work hard every day for achieve it.
- Within the next few years, I hope to become fluent in another language, perhaps Spanish, so that I can communicate with more people when I travel. (Correct answer)
- Maybe I will get a new job. I am not sure yet.
Correct answer: Within the next few years, I hope to become fluent in another language, perhaps Spanish, so that I can communicate with more people when I travel.
This answer clearly presents a specific and well-defined future goal ('become fluent in another language'). It uses appropriate phrasing ('I hope to...') and provides a clear reason, making it a complete and thoughtful response. The other options are incorrect because they discuss the past, contain grammatical errors ('for achieve it'), or are too vague.
Question 6: Examiner: Technology has changed our lives. Please describe one piece of technology that you find very useful and explain why.
- Using a smartphone every day, and I can't live without it.
- For me, the most useful piece of technology is my smartphone. It's incredibly versatile because I can use it to stay in touch with friends, navigate new places, and access information instantly. (Correct answer)
- I think that computers. They are used by many people for work and study.
- My favorite technology is the internet. The internet is very good for many things.
Correct answer: For me, the most useful piece of technology is my smartphone. It's incredibly versatile because I can use it to stay in touch with friends, navigate new places, and access information instantly.
This response is strong because it names a specific technology (smartphone), uses a strong adjective ('versatile'), and provides a list of specific functions that make it useful. The other answers are grammatically incomplete, too general, or lack supporting details to explain *why* the technology is useful.
Eiken Speaking: Interactive Question Response Questions and Answers
Examiner: Some people think that it is more important for students to study science than to study art.
What is your opinion?