SPEAKING TEST 1
SPEAKING MODULE
(11 – 14 min.)
PART 1: The examiner will ask you questions about
yourself, such as:
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What’s your name?
- Where
do you live?
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What family members do you live with?
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What are you studying?
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What do you like about your studies?
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What do you like about learning English?
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How often do you use English?
TIP STRIP
- The examiners want you to perform to the
best of your ability and the test is designed to give you every opportunity to
speak, but examiners can only rate what they hear from you. So make sure you
speak up and use the time as effectively as possible.
- In Part 1, if the examiner asks you a
question which can be answered by “Yes” or “No”, try to give some extra
information to extend your answer. Yes/No questions in English are often an
invitation to say more.
- Make sure you answer the question you
are asked. Do not come to the interview with a learned talk.
PART 2: The topic for your talk will be written on a
card which the examiner will hand you. Read it carefully and then make some
brief notes.
At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or
two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop talking. For example, he
or she might ask you:
- Do
you like cities generally?
- Would
you like to live in the city you spoke about?
TIP STRIP
- In Part 2, try to make your talk as
interesting as possible. You have a minute to prepare what you are going to say and you can make some notes. Write
down some key words or ideas only. Do not write out everything you are going to
say.
- Look carefully at the prompt card on
this page. Think of a city which impressed you.
- Think of 2 or 3 things you really
remember about the city. Try to interest the examiner in what you say.
PART 3: Once your talk in Part 2 is over, your
examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in Part 2. The examiner
may ask you to speak about these points.
A
city you have visited
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advantages of living in a big city
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negative aspects of crowded cities
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architectural design
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paying for the services
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transport
TIP STRIP
- Look at the follow-up discussion ideas
for Part 3 on this page. See how they are broadly linked to the topic of Part
2.
- Make a few notes in response to each of
the prompts given here. The discussion could take any of these directions.
- Try to think of at least five other
interesting ideas linked to this topic. Remember! You can take the discussion
in a direction of your choice, if it is appropriately linked.
- Don’t be afraid to take the initiative
in Part 3 of the speaking test. This is your chance to show your fluency, your
ability to give and support an opinion and your range of grammatical forms and
vocabulary.
SPEAKING TEST 2
SPEAKING MODULE
(11-14 min.)
PART 1: The examiner will ask you questions about
yourself, such as:
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What’s your name?
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What nationality are you?
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What part of your country do you come from?
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Can you describe your home town/village?
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What do you like doing in your free time?
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Are there any new hobbies that you would like to take up? Why?
PART 2: The topic for your talk will be written on a
card which the examiner will hand you. Read it carefully, then make some brief
notes.
At the
end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal
that it is time to stop talking. For example, he or she might ask you:
- Do you enjoy entering competitions?
- Have you entered any other competitions?
PART 3: Once your talk in Part 2 is over, your
examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in Part 2.
The examiner may ask you to speak about these points.
SPEAKING TEST 3
SPEAKING MODULE
(11 - 14 min)
PART 1: The examiner will ask you some questions
about yourself, such as:
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What country do you come from?
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Which other countries have you visited?
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Are there any countries you would like to visit? Why?
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What do you find difficult about travelling?
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What do you enjoy about travelling?
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What is your preferred method of travel?
PART 2: The topic for your talk will be written on a
card which the examiner will hand you. Read it carefully and then make some
brief notes
At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief
questions to signal that it is time to stop talking. For example, he or she
might ask you:
- Do you value
the experience you had in this job?
- Would you
consider doing the same type of job again?
PART 3: Once your talk in Part 2 is over, your
examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in Part 2.
The examiner
may ask you to speak about these points.
SPEAKING TEST 4
SPEAKING MODULE
(11-14 minutes)
PART 1: The examiner will ask you some questions
about yourself, such as:
- What
town or city do you come from?
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Can you describe your family home?
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What does your family usually do at the weekend?
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Do you like going out with your family? Why?
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Who would you most like to go on holiday with?
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What was the best holiday you’ve ever had?
PART 2: The topic for your talk will be written on a
card which the examiner will hand you.
Read
it carefully and then make some brief notes.
At
the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to
signal that it is time to stop talking. For example, he or she might ask you:
- Do
you like museums/art galleries?
- Would
you recommend this one to other people?
PART 3: Once your talk in Part 2 is over, your
examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in Part 2
The
examiner may ask you to speak about these points:
SPEAKING TEST 5
SPEAKING MODULE
(11 – 14 minutes)
PART 1: The examiner will ask you some questions
about yourself, such as:
- What
part of your country do you come from?
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How long have you lived there?
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How do you like to travel around?
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What type of restaurants are there in your city/town/village?
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Which is your favourite? Why?
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What sort of food do your parents like to eat
PART 2: The topic for your talk will be written on a
card which the examiner will hand you.
Read
it carefully and then make some brief notes.
At
the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to
signal that it time to stop talking. For example, he or she might say:
- Did you enjoy your time at school?
- Would you recommend your school to others?
PART 3: Once your talk in Part 2 is over, your
examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in Part 2
The
examiner may ask you to speak about these points.
SPEAKING
PART 1
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SPEAKING
PART 2
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SPEAKING
PART 3
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