Objectif
Comparez des options de logement et persuadez votre famille d’accepter votre choix en 60 secondes d’enregistrement. L’épreuve se déroule en deux phases. Dans la Partie 1, vous lisez silencieusement deux options et choisissez celle que vous préférez (60 secondes, sans parler). Dans la Partie 2, votre famille propose une maison différente, totalement nouvelle. Vous disposez de 60 secondes de préparation et de 60 secondes pour les convaincre que votre choix initial reste la meilleure option.
Ce que l’évaluateur recherche
| Critère | Ce qui est évalué | Votre objectif |
|---|---|---|
| Content/Coherence | Comparaison structurée avec une préférence claire | Couvrir les deux options, puis persuader |
| Vocabulary | Variété de comparatifs et de formulations persuasives | Pas seulement better/worse, utiliser des comparaisons avancées |
| Listenability | Prononciation, rythme, débit naturel | Ton confiant et persuasif |
| Task Fulfillment | Comparer les deux options et en recommander une clairement | Mettre en avant les atouts de votre choix ET les faiblesses de l’autre |
Exemple de consigne
Chaque étape ci-dessous reprend le même scénario afin que vous puissiez suivre un seul exemple à travers l’ensemble du modèle.
Prompt: Your family is relocating to another area. Below are two housing options — choose the one you prefer. In the next section, your family will suggest a different house, and you will need to persuade them that what you chose is still the better option by comparing the two.
Partie 1 — Choisissez votre option préférée (60 secondes, sans parler)
Option A — New Downtown Townhouse

- $250,000
- 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- 1,850 square feet
- close to public transportation and shopping malls
Option B — Charming Detached Home in the Country

- $210,000
- 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- 1,000 square feet
- 45 minutes from city; 25 minutes from shops
Pour ce modèle, nous supposons que vous avez choisi l’Option A — le New Downtown Townhouse. Chaque exemple ci-dessous utilise ce choix.
Partie 2 — Persuadez votre famille face à leur choix surprise (60 secondes de préparation + 60 secondes de parole)
À l’écran suivant, l’option que vous avez rejetée dans la Partie 1 disparaît. Votre famille propose une troisième maison que vous n’avez jamais vue (leur choix, à gauche), et votre choix de la Partie 1 reste à droite. Vous devez maintenant les convaincre que votre choix est toujours meilleur.
Your Family’s Choice — Spacious Suburban Family Home (the surprise)

- $380,000
- 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- 2,400 square feet
- 25 minutes from downtown; 15 minutes from shops
Your Choice — New Downtown Townhouse

- $250,000
- 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- 1,850 square feet
- close to public transportation and shopping malls
Point essentiel : Dans la Partie 2, vous persuadez toujours votre famille face à une toute nouvelle option qu’elle vient de proposer — et non l’option que vous avez déjà rejetée dans la Partie 1. Comparez votre choix à la proposition surprise de votre famille, mettez en avant ses avantages et soulignez les faiblesses de l’autre.
Étape 1 : ouverture. Annoncer votre choix
Objectif : Indiquez clairement l’option que vous préférez et préparez la comparaison. Environ dix secondes.
Astuce grammaticale : structures comparatives
Montrez votre maîtrise grammaticale en utilisant différentes formes comparatives :
| Structure | Formule | Exemple |
|---|---|---|
| more + adjective + than | Adjectifs longs (2+ syllabes) | The townhouse is more affordable than the suburban home. |
| adjective + -er + than | Adjectifs courts (une syllabe) | The townhouse is closer to everything we need. |
| as + adjective + as | Comparaison d’égalité | The suburban home is not as convenient as the townhouse. |
| far / much / significantly + comparative | Emphase | The townhouse is far cheaper than the suburban home. |
| the most + adjective | Superlatif (le meilleur de tous) | The townhouse is the most sensible choice for our family. |
Le modèle
- Annonce de la préférence : I believe that [your choice] is the better option because it offers more advantages compared to [family’s surprise choice].
- Raison principale : One of the main advantages of [your choice] is that it [key advantage], and here’s why.
Exemple : I believe that the new downtown townhouse is the better choice because it offers more advantages compared to the spacious suburban family home. One of the main advantages of the townhouse is that it saves us money and time, and here’s why.
Étape 2 : comparaison principale. Avantages et inconvénients
Objectif : Comparez les deux options de manière structurée en mettant en avant les avantages de votre choix et les faiblesses de la proposition surprise. Environ 40 secondes.
Astuce grammaticale : connecteurs de contraste
Utilisez ces connecteurs pour passer de la comparaison de votre choix à celle de la proposition surprise :
| Fonction | Connecteurs |
|---|---|
| Contraste |
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| Concession |
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| Supériorité |
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| Addition |
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Astuce grammaticale : superlatifs pour les arguments les plus forts
Utilisez les superlatifs pour souligner vos arguments les plus convaincants :
Exemples :
- Affordability is the most important factor for our budget.
- The townhouse is the best option for a family that relies on public transit.
- Price is the biggest drawback of the suburban home.
Le modèle (comparaison en trois points)
Point 1 : votre choix, avantage principal
- One of the main advantages of [your choice] is that it [comparative advantage], whereas [family’s surprise] is [drawback]. [Explain benefit].
Point 2 : la proposition surprise, concession + contre-argument
- Unlike [family’s surprise], [your choice] provides the added benefit of [advantage]. Although [family’s surprise] seems appealing, it doesn’t offer [benefit], which is crucial for [situation].
Point 3 : votre choix, argument décisif
- For example, if we choose [your choice], we will [benefit]. Considering the long-term benefits, [your choice] clearly outweighs [family’s surprise] because [strongest reason].
Exemple (point 1) : One of the main advantages of the townhouse is that it costs only $250,000, whereas the suburban home is $380,000 — that’s $130,000 more. Saving that money means we could pay down the mortgage faster or use it for other priorities.
Exemple (point 2) : Unlike the suburban home, the townhouse provides the added benefit of being close to public transportation and shopping malls. This means we can get around easily without relying on a second car. In contrast, the suburban home is 25 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from shops, which adds daily commuting time. Although the suburban home seems appealing because of its extra space, it doesn’t offer the same level of convenience, which is crucial for our daily routines.
Exemple (point 3) : For example, if we choose the townhouse, we will save both money and hours of commuting every week. Considering the long-term benefits, the townhouse clearly outweighs the suburban home because it gives us a more practical lifestyle and leaves room in the budget for the things we actually enjoy.
Étape 3 : conclusion. Persuader avec une recommandation finale
Objectif : Formulez une recommandation finale avec assurance pour convaincre votre interlocuteur. Environ dix secondes.
Astuce grammaticale : formulations persuasives
| Structure | Exemple |
|---|---|
| I’m convinced that… | I’m convinced that the townhouse is the right move for our family. |
| You won’t regret… | You won’t regret choosing the townhouse once we settle in. |
| Trust me,… | Trust me, the townhouse is the smarter financial choice. |
| If we [do X], we’ll [positive result] | If we go with the townhouse, we’ll save hours every week on commuting. |
Le modèle
- Recommandation : Overall, [your choice] is the better choice because it provides [reasons].
- Conclusion persuasive : Given all the factors, [your choice] clearly stands out as the best option.
Exemple : Overall, the townhouse is the better choice because it is more affordable, closer to everything we need, and still has enough space for our family. Given all the factors, the new downtown townhouse clearly stands out as the best option for us.
Exemple de réponse (score 9+)
Voici le texte complet annoté. Nous supposons que vous avez choisi le Townhouse dans la Partie 1 et que la proposition surprise de la Partie 2 est le Spacious Suburban Family Home :
Ouverture, annonce de la préférenceI believe that the new downtown townhouse is the better choice because it offers more advantages compared to the spacious suburban family home.Raison principaleOne of the main advantages of the townhouse is that it saves us money and time, and here’s why.
Point 1, votre choixOne of the main advantages of the townhouse is that it costs only $250,000,Contrastewhereas the suburban home is $380,000 — that’s $130,000 more.AvantageSaving that money means we could pay down the mortgage faster or use it for other priorities.
Point 2, comparaisonUnlike the suburban home, the townhouse provides the added benefit of being close to public transportation and shopping malls.ConséquenceThis means we can get around easily without relying on a second car.Contre-argumentIn contrast, the suburban home is 25 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from shops, which adds daily commuting time.ConcessionAlthough the suburban home seems appealing because of its extra space, it doesn’t offer the same level of convenience, which is crucial for our daily routines.
Point 3, persuasionFor example, if we choose the townhouse, we will save both money and hours of commuting every week.Long termeConsidering the long-term benefits, the townhouse clearly outweighs the suburban home because it gives us a more practical lifestyle and leaves room in the budget for the things we actually enjoy.Recommandation finaleOverall, the townhouse is the better choice because it is more affordable, closer to everything we need, and still has enough space for our family.ConclusionGiven all the factors, the new downtown townhouse clearly stands out as the best option for us.
Mots de liaison — aide-mémoire
| Fonction | Expressions |
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| Exprimer sa préférence |
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| Comparer |
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| Contraster |
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| Concéder |
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| Persuader |
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Répertoires d’expressions universels
Ouverture, présentation du choix
| Fonction | Expressions |
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| Exprimer sa préférence |
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Comparer les options
| Fonction | Expressions |
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| Mettre en avant les avantages |
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| Souligner les faiblesses |
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Conclusion, persuasion finale
| Fonction | Expressions |
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| Résumé |
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| Recommandation finale |
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