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What the task tests
The player gives you a question, preparation time, and a response window. The task tests idea generation, argument structure, supporting detail, vocabulary, fluency, and the ability to stay relevant from opening to conclusion.
Speaking Task 7 guide
Expressing an opinion: build a position the listener can follow
Opinion prompts ask you to take a position on an everyday issue and support it under time pressure. A convincing answer is not the loudest position; it is one with clear reasons, relevant examples, and an easy-to-follow structure.
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Use position-reason-example-impact
State your answer in the opening. For each main reason, add a specific example or scenario and explain why it matters. A brief counterpoint can add balance if you return clearly to your own position.
- Choose reasons you can develop quickly.
- Use one main idea per section of the response.
- Make examples serve the reason.
- Restate the conclusion without repeating the opening word for word.
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Common mistakes and NorthPrep feedback
Responses can become lists of claims, drift into a related topic, or repeat one reason in different words. NorthPrep's recording and playback, model responses, and AI-assisted feedback help you examine development, relevance, pacing, and language patterns.
Questions learners ask
Short, honest answers
Use these answers to shape a realistic practice plan and understand what NorthPrep can—and cannot—do.
Is there a correct opinion?
The practical goal is to present a clear, relevant, well-supported position rather than guess which side sounds preferable.
Should I include both sides?
You may acknowledge another perspective briefly, but keep the response centred on the position you chose.
How can I develop a reason?
Explain a consequence, provide a concrete example, or compare what happens when the reason is ignored.
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