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- Persuade people to do something they do not want to do or to stop doing something you do not like
- Describe a complex object, such as a car or bicycle or computer in detail, using the correct vocabulary
- Present arguments on both sides of a familiar issue or topic and evaluate the merits of the arguments
- Discuss a professional topic at length
- Explain in detail a non-routine, complex process, such as how to do grammatical analysis or how to perform an operation
- Present a talk at a professional meeting
- Tell someone in detail the possible consequences of a certain situation, for example, if the price of coffee were to rise suddenly
- Express what you think might happen if something unexpected occurs
- Propose a course of action and defend your proposal in such a way that people might be persuaded to accept your idea
- State a personal point of view on a subject, including controversial issues, explaining why you hold your beliefs
- Handle formal business situations
- Talk to dignitaries or influential people
- Discuss issues in the news
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