Name ___________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________ File Test 2 Speaking SPEAKING – Student A 1 Ask your partner these questions. 1 How often do you take photos? I enjoy taking photographs from time to time to capture special moments. Do you enjoy it? Yes, I enjoy it 2 Did you take many photos on your last vacation? No, I didn't get a chance to take photos on my last vacation. I focused more on enjoying the moment What were they like? I didn't manage to take any photos but my vacation was nice on the beach 3 What’s the best photo you’ve ever taken / seen? Where were you at the time? The best photo I've ever taken was at the beach during a stunning sunset. Capturing the moment when the sun was setting created a breathtaking scene. I was at Tuquillo beach in Huarmey. Now answer your partner’s questions. 2 Answer your partner’s questions about Justin Timberlake. Name: Justin Timberlake Born: Memphis, Tennessee, USA, January 31, 1981 Started career: in pop boy band *NSYNC Now: solo singer Famous songs: Cry Me a River; Like I Love You; What Goes Around… Comes Around 3 Now make questions and ask the famous singer in your partner's information. Ask about the following: Who? When / where / born? How / start / career? What / do / now? What / famous songs? Who is the famous singer? She is Shakira. When and where was Shakira born? Shakira was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia. How did Shakira start her career as a singer? Shakira started her career as a solo singer, marking the beginning of her journey in the music industry. What is Shakira doing now in her career? Currently, Shakira continues to pursue her career as a solo singer and songwriter. American English File 2 © Oxford University Press 2008 1 Name ___________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________ File Test 2 Speaking What are some of Shakira's most famous songs? Some of Shakira's most famous songs include "Hips Don't Lie," "Whenever, Wherever," and "Illegal" (a collaboration with Carlos Santana). Speaking total American English File 2 © Oxford University Press 2008 15 2 Name ___________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________ File Test 2 Speaking SPEAKING – Student B 1 Answer your partner’s questions. Now ask your partner these questions. 1 Do you enjoy taking photos of your family and friends? Why (not)? Yes, I really enjoy taking photos of my family and friends. moments Because for me, it's a way to capture and preserve special moments, creating lasting memories 2 Did you take many photos on vacation last year? What were they like? No, I didn't take many photos on vacation last year. I focused more on enjoying the moment 3 Have you ever taken a really good / bad photo? Yes, I've taken some really good photos. One that I particularly liked was when we went on a trip to the beach with some friends. In the photo, we were all laughing together. The genuine joy in the photo makes it one of my favorites 2 Make questions and ask about a famous singer in your partner's information. Ask about the following: What / name? When / where / born? How / start / career? What / do / now? What / famous songs? What is the name of the singer? Justin Timberlake When and where was the singer born? Justin Timberlake was born in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, on January 31, 1981. How did the singer start their career? Justin Timberlake began his career in the pop boy band *NSYNC. What is the singer doing now? Justin Timberlake is currently a solo singer. What are some of the singer's most famous songs? Justin Timberlake's famous songs include "Cry Me a River," "Like I Love You," and "What Goes Around… Comes Around." 3 Now answer your partner’s questions about Shakira. Name: Shakira Born: Barranquilla, Colombia, February 2, 1977 Started career: as solo singer Now: solo singer and songwriter Famous songs: Hips Don't Lie; Whenever, Wherever; Illegal (with Carlos Santana) American English File 2 © Oxford University Press 2008 3 Name ___________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________ File Test 2 Speaking Speaking total American English File 2 © Oxford University Press 2008 15 4