ENGLISH SPEAKING TEST

TIME LIMIT: 8 MINUTES / CANDIDATE

(HANDOUTS FOR EXAMINERS)

PAPER 1
PART 1: Greetings
- Good morning/ afternoon/ Hi/ Hello. Please sit down. My name is….
- What’s your name? Can you spell your first name (surname)? Thank you.
- How are you today?

PART 2: Social Interaction

Now let’s talk about food.
- What is your favourite food?
- What country is this food from?

- How often do you eat it?

- Can you cook this food?
OK. I see

PART 3: Description

Please describe a member in your family who you are close

to.
- Who is she/ he?
- What does she/ he look like?

- Why do you feel close to her/ him?

Follow-up questions
- Do you still live with your parents?
- Who is the oldest/ funniest in your family?

PART 4: Discussion

Students should take a part-time job. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Follow-up questions
- What do you want to do in the future?
- What part-time jobs are popular in your country?
PAPER 2
PART 1: Greetings
- Good morning/ afternoon/ Hi/ Hello. Please sit down. My name is….
- What’s your name? Can you spell your first name (surname)? Thank you.
- How are you today?

PART 2: Social Interaction

Now let’s talk about seasons.
- What is your favourite season?
- What do you like doing in summer?
OK. I see

PART 3: Description

Please describe your favorite book.

- What is the name of the book?

- Who wrote this book?

- What is the book about?
- When did you read it?

- Why do you like it?

Follow-up questions
- Which one do you prefer, reading books or watching TV?
- How often do you read English books?

PART 4: Discussion

It’s important for children to learn to play a musical instrument. Do you

agree or disagree? Why?

Follow-up questions
- What kind of music do young people in your country often listen to?

- Do you listen to music when you do your homework?

PAPER 3
PART 1: Greetings
- Good morning/ afternoon/ Hi/ Hello. Please sit down. My name is….
- What’s your name? Can you spell your first name (surname)? Thank you.
- How are you today?

PART 2: Social Interaction

Now let’s talk about colours.
- What is your favourite colour?
- What colours are on your national flag?
OK. I see

PART 3: Description

Please describe a coffee shop you often go to.

- Where is it?

- Who do you often go there with?

- What do you drink or eat there?
- Do you like the coffee shop?

Follow-up questions
- What drink is the most popular in your country?
- Do people in your country often eat out?

PART 4: Discussion

It is difficult to buy a new car now. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Follow-up questions
- How do people in your city travel to work?

- Do you think using cars causes pollution? Why/ Why not?

PAPER 4
PART 1: Greetings
- Good morning/ afternoon/ Hi/ Hello. Please sit down. My name is….
- What’s your name? Can you spell your first name (surname)? Thank you.
- How are you today?

PART 2: Social Interaction

Now let’s talk about holidays.
- Do you prefer spring holidays or summer holidays?
- How long is your summer holiday?

- Where do you spend your holiday?

OK. I see

PART 3: Description

Please describe where you live.

- Is it a house, an apartment or a rented room?
- Where is it?
- Who do you live there with?

- Do you enjoy living there?

Follow-up questions
- Do you often tidy up your room/ house?
- Do you like to live in a quiet or noisy place?

PART 4: Discussion

It’s difficult to get a good job in your country. Do you agree or disagree?
Why?

Follow-up questions
- How many days a week do you want to work?

- What are some big companies in your city/ country?

PAPER 5
PART 1: Greetings
- Good morning/ afternoon/ Hi/ Hello. Please sit down. My name is….
- What’s your name? Can you spell your first name /surname? Thank you.
- How are you today?

PART 2: Social Interaction

Now let’s talk about weather.
- Which do you prefer, hot weather or cold weather?
- What’s the weather like in your country in spring?
OK. I see

PART 3: Description

Please describe an interesting film that you watched.

- What is the name of the film?

- What is the film about?

- When did you see it?
- Who did you see the film with?

- Why do you enjoy it?

Follow-up questions
- Do you prefer to watch films on TV at home or go to the cinema?
- Would you like a job as an actor/ an actress ?

PART 4: Discussion

It’s important to have a good friend. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Follow-up questions
- Do you make friends easily?
- What do you and your friends often do together?