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Agreeing on Rehearsal Hours

You rented one side of a duplex in Gannet Reach, a coastal town in Nova Scotia. Your neighbour, Iona, practised music on the other side late at night, and the sound kept you awake. You spoke with Iona and agreed on rehearsal hours that worked for both of you. Draw on a memory or create your own story. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak.
Questions
1
Minutes
2
Difficulty
intermediate
Skill
speaking

What this set practises

  • Does the story move clearly from the noise problem through the conversation to the agreement and its result?
  • Do precise everyday words describe the noise, your concerns, and the arrangement without unnecessary repetition?
  • Is the response easy to follow, with a steady pace, clear pronunciation, and natural pauses?
  • Does the response recount one past experience, include a concrete conversation detail and personal reflection, and fit within 60 seconds?
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