Part 1 (2–3 minutes)

Phase 1
Interlocutor

To both candidates Good morning/afternoon/evening.

Can I have your mark sheets, please?

Hand over mark sheets to the Assessor.

I’m ………… and this is ………… .

To Candidate A What’s your name? Where do you live/come from?

Thank you.

To Candidate B And what’s your name? Where do you live/come from?

Thank you

Back-up prompts

B, do you work or are you Do you have a job?

a student? Do you study?

What do you do/study? What job do you do?

What subject do you study?

Thank you.

And A, do you work or Do you have a job?

are you a student? Do you study?

What do you do/study? What job do you do?

What subject do you study?

Thank you
Phase 2
Interlocutor

Select one of more questions from the list to ask each candidate.
Ask Candidate A first.

Back-up prompts

Tell us about the area where you live. What can you do near where you live?

What are you plans for next weekend? What are you going to do next weekend?

Do you prefer the morning or the evening? (Why?) What’s better, the morning or the evening? (Why?)

What do you like to do in your free time? (Why?) What do you do in your free time? (Why?)

Tell us about a place you like to go with friends. Where do you go with friends?

Do you like taking pictures? (Why? / Why not?) Do you take many pictures? (Why? / Why not?)

What kind of television do you like to watch? Do you watch television? What do you watch?

What is the best way to travel around (candidate’s Is the transport in (candidate’s city) good? (Why? /
city)? (Why?) Why not?)
Speaking Test 1 Part 2 (2–3 minutes)

A Eating

Interlocutor Now I’d like each of you to talk on your own about something.
I’m going to give each of you a photograph and I’d like you to talk about it.

A, here is your photograph. It shows people eating.

Place booklet, open at Task 1A, in front of candidate.

B, you just listen.

A, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.

Candidate A ……………………………………………………
approx. 1 minute

Back-up prompts
 Talk about the people/person.
 Talk about the place.
 Talk about the other things in the photograph.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.

B Playing games

Interlocutor B, here is your photograph. It shows people playing a game together.

Place booklet, open at Task 1B, in front of candidate.

A, you just listen.

B, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.

Candidate A ……………………………………………………
approx. 1 minute

Back-up prompts
 Talk about the people/person.
 Talk about the place.
 Talk about the other things in the photograph.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.
Speaking Test 1 (Spending time with friends)

Parts 3 and 4 (6 minutes)

Part 3

Interlocutor Now, in this part of the test you’re going to talk about something together for about two
minutes. I’m going to describe a situation to you.

Place booklet, open at Task 1C, in front of the candidates.

Some friends are planning to spend some time in a big city for the day. They
would like to do something together as a group.

Here are some activities they could do.

Talk together about the different activities the friends could do together and say
which would be most fun.

All right? Now, talk together.

Candidates ……………………………………………………
approx. 2–3
minutes

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.

Part 4

Interlocutor Use the following questions, as appropriate:

 Do you like big cities? (Why?/Why not?)

 What are you favourite activities to do with a group of friends? (Why?)

 Do you prefer going out with friends or

spending time with friends at home? (Why?) Select any of the following
prompts, as appropriate:
 Is it better to have a lot of friends or a few close
 How/what about you?
friends? (Why?)
 Do you agree?
 Some people say friends are more important  What do you think?
than family. Do you agree? (Why?/Why not?)

Thank you. That is the end of the test.

Speaking Test 2 Part 2 (2–3 minutes)

A Sports

Interlocutor Now I’d like each of you to talk on your own about something.
I’m going to give each of you a photograph and I’d like you to talk about it.

A, here is your photograph. It shows people doing sport.

Place booklet, open at Task 2A, in front of candidate.

B, you just listen.

A, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.

Candidate A ……………………………………………………
approx. 1 minute

Back-up prompts
 Talk about the people/person.
 Talk about the place.
 Talk about the other things in the photograph.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.

B Studying

Interlocutor B, here is your photograph. It shows people studying.

Place booklet, open at Task 2B, in front of candidate.

A, you just listen.

B, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.

Candidate A ……………………………………………………
approx. 1 minute

Back-up prompts
 Talk about the people/person.
 Talk about the place.
 Talk about the other things in the photograph.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.
Speaking Test 2 (Holidays)

Parts 3 and 4 (6 minutes)

Part 3

Interlocutor Now, in this part of the test you’re going to talk about something together for about two
minutes. I’m going to describe a situation to you.

Place booklet, open at Task 2C, in front of the candidates.

A couple is going to travel for their summer holidays, but they aren’t sure where
to go.

Here are some different places they could go.

Talk together about the different places they could go and say which would be
most interesting.

All right? Now, talk together.

Candidates ……………………………………………………
approx. 2–3
minutes

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.

Part 4

Interlocutor Use the following questions, as appropriate:

 Do you travel in the summer? (Why?/Why not?)

 What country would you really like to visit? (Why?)

 Is it better to travel in your own country or go to

other countries? (Why?/Why not?) Select any of the following
prompts, as appropriate:
 Some people think travelling is too expensive?
 How/what about you?
What do you think? (Why?)
 Do you agree?
 Should people always learn the language of a  What do you think?
country before they travel there? (Why?/Why
not?)

Thank you. That is the end of the test.

Speaking Test 3 Part 2 (2–3 minutes)

A In the park

Interlocutor Now I’d like each of you to talk on your own about something.
I’m going to give each of you a photograph and I’d like you to talk about it.

A, here is your photograph. It shows people in the park.

Place booklet, open at Task 3A, in front of candidate.

B, you just listen.

A, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.

Candidate A ……………………………………………………
approx. 1 minute

Back-up prompts
 Talk about the people/person.
 Talk about the place.
 Talk about the other things in the photograph.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.

B Family time

Interlocutor B, here is your photograph. It shows a family spending time together.

Place booklet, open at Task 3B, in front of candidate.

A, you just listen.

B, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.

Candidate A ……………………………………………………
approx. 1 minute

Back-up prompts
 Talk about the people/person.
 Talk about the place.
 Talk about the other things in the photograph.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.
Speaking Test 3 (Computers)

Parts 3 and 4 (6 minutes)

Part 3

Interlocutor Now, in this part of the test you’re going to talk about something together for about two
minutes. I’m going to describe a situation to you.

Place booklet, open at Task 3C, in front of the candidates.

A young woman has received a new computer as a present for her birthday. She
wants to use it to make her life more productive.

Here are some ideas for things that she can do with the new computer.

Talk together about the different ideas and decide which the best way to use the
new computer is.

All right? Now, talk together.

Candidates ……………………………………………………
approx. 2–3
minutes

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.

Part 4

Interlocutor Use the following questions, as appropriate:

 How often do you use a computer? (What do you use it for?)

 Do people always need to use a computer for work these days? (Why?/Why
not?)

 Is it a good idea for children to learn how to use

a computer at school? (Why?/Why not?) Select any of the following
prompts, as appropriate:
 Do people spend too much time on computers
 How/what about you?
and other electronic devices? (Why?/Why not?)
 Do you agree?
 Is the Internet an important part of your life?  What do you think?
(Why?/Why not?)

Thank you. That is the end of the test.

Speaking Test 4 Part 2 (2–3 minutes)

A Travelling

Interlocutor Now I’d like each of you to talk on your own about something.
I’m going to give each of you a photograph and I’d like you to talk about it.

A, here is your photograph. It shows people travelling.

Place booklet, open at Task 4A, in front of candidate.

B, you just listen.

A, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.

Candidate A ……………………………………………………
approx. 1 minute

Back-up prompts
 Talk about the people/person.
 Talk about the place.
 Talk about the other things in the photograph.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.

B Shopping

Interlocutor B, here is your photograph. It shows people shopping.

Place booklet, open at Task 4B, in front of candidate.

A, you just listen.

B, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.

Candidate A ……………………………………………………
approx. 1 minute

Back-up prompts
 Talk about the people/person.
 Talk about the place.
 Talk about the other things in the photograph.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.
Speaking Test 4 (Special occasions)

Parts 3 and 4 (6 minutes)

Part 3

Interlocutor Now, in this part of the test you’re going to talk about something together for about two
minutes. I’m going to describe a situation to you.

Place booklet, open at Task 4C, in front of the candidates.

A young man is going to celebrate his birthday. He loves sports. His friends
would like to buy him a present to give to him.

Here are some presents they could buy.

Talk together about the different presents his friends could buy and say which
would be best.

All right? Now, talk together.

Candidates ……………………………………………………
approx. 2–3
minutes

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.

Part 4

Interlocutor Use the following questions, as appropriate:

 What did you do for your last birthday?

 Do you prefer to have a big party for your birthday or a small celebration with
a few friends and family? (Why?)

 Do you enjoy big family celebrations like

weddings? (Why?/Why not?) Select any of the following
prompts, as appropriate:
 Do you enjoy planning parties and other
 How/what about you?
events? (Why?/Why not?)
 Do you agree?
 Some people don’t like giving or getting  What do you think?
presents. How about you?

Thank you. That is the end of the test.

Speaking Test 5 Part 2 (2–3 minutes)

A Winter activities

Interlocutor Now I’d like each of you to talk on your own about something.
I’m going to give each of you a photograph and I’d like you to talk about it.

A, here is your photograph. It shows people doing a winter activity.

Place booklet, open at Task 5A, in front of candidate.

B, you just listen.

A, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.

Candidate A ……………………………………………………
approx. 1 minute

Back-up prompts
 Talk about the people/person.
 Talk about the place.
 Talk about the other things in the photograph.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.

B Enjoying music

Interlocutor B, here is your photograph. It shows people enjoying music.

Place booklet, open at Task 5B, in front of candidate.

A, you just listen.

B, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.

Candidate A ……………………………………………………
approx. 1 minute

Back-up prompts
 Talk about the people/person.
 Talk about the place.
 Talk about the other things in the photograph.

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.
Speaking Test 5 (Competitions)

Parts 3 and 4 (6 minutes)

Part 3

Interlocutor Now, in this part of the test you’re going to talk about something together for about two
minutes. I’m going to describe a situation to you.

Place booklet, open at Task 5C, in front of the candidates.

A photography club is organising a competition. They want to give a prize to the

best photograph of the competition.

Here are some prizes they could give.

Talk together about the different prizes they could give and say which would be
best.

All right? Now, talk together.

Candidates ……………………………………………………
approx. 2–3
minutes

Interlocutor Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve booklet.

Part 4

Interlocutor Use the following questions, as appropriate:

 Do you like taking part in competitions? (Why?/Why not?)

 Do you ever watch sports competitions? (Why?/Why not?)

 Are international competitions important in

(candidate’s country)? (Why?/Why not?) Select any of the following
prompts, as appropriate:
 Some people think competition is bad for
 How/what about you?
children? Do you agree? (Why?/Why not?)
 Do you agree?
 Is it always important to win? (Why?/Why not?)  What do you think?

Thank you. That is the end of the test.