EXAM FILE: SPEAKING

SPEAKING FILE
You take the Speaking test with a partner, and there are two examiners.
One examiner speaks to you and the other examiner just listens. There are useful language
two parts to the Speaking test. Each part has two phases. The whole test
takes 8–10 minutes.
giving personal information
I’m from (a small town near) …

Part 1: Interview (2–3 minutes) I have (two brothers and a

sister). I usually (walk to
Task overview school).
The examiner asks you and your partner some general personal questions about We have English lessons at my school.
where you live, your daily routines, your likes and dislikes, etc. You speak to the
examiner, not to your partner. On Sunday I (saw my friends / played
basketball). I enjoy history because it’s
Example task interesting.
• What’s your name? My sister and I are twins, so we’re very close.
• Where do you live? I like going out with my friends, for example to
• Tell me about the people you live with. the cinema.
• How do you get to school every day?
• What did you do last weekend?

Exam help
• Try not to feel nervous at the start of the test. The questions are
easy to understand.
• Listen to the questions carefully. Ask the examiner to repeat if
you don’t understand.
• Speak clearly and try to sound natural.
• Don’t give one-word answers. Include reasons and examples as oÆen as possible.

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