In the Middle Ages, a man approached two stonemasons and asked them what they were doing. The first stonemason replied, "I am laying stones." The other answered, "I am building a cathedral." | MODEL TEST SPEAKING SECTION 401 Integrated Speaking Question 4 Stress Read a short passage and then listen to part of a lecture on the same topic Reading Time 45 seconds Stress Stress is defined as a mental and physical condition that occurs when an adjustment or adaptation must be made to the environment. Unpleasant conditions or events cause stress as for example financial problems a divorce health issues or pressure at work. However a certain amount of stress occurs even when the adjustment is to a condition that is perceived as desirable. Exercise dating moving to a new home or taking a trip are all stressful situations. Although short-term stress is usually harmless the consequences of long-term stress can be dangerous to health. Factors that decrease the consequences of stress are the ability to predict stressful situations and the level of control over them that can be achieved. Now listen to part of a lecture in a psychology class. The professor is talking about an experiment. Question Explain the causes of stress and relate them to the experiment with rats. Preparation Time 30 seconds Recording Time 60 seconds Copyrighted material 402 MORE MODEL TESTS Integrated Speaking Question 5 Art Project Now listen to a short conversation between a student and her friend. Question Describe the woman s problem and the two suggestions that her friend makes about how to handle it. What do you think the woman should do and why Preparation Time 20 seconds Recording Time 60 seconds Copyrighted material MODEL TEST 5 SPEAKING SECTION 403 Integrated Speaking Question 6 Caverns TQÉFL Spa Ou ltcm O Now listen to part of a lecture in a geology class. The professor is discussing caverns. Question Using the main points and examples from the lecture describe the two kinds of rock formations in a cavern and explain how the professor helps his students remember the difference between the two. Preparation Time 20 seconds Recording Time 60 seconds opyrighted .
