Advanced English Language Skills /

English Language Framework Level 5

Summer 2023

Speaking Examination

Note to Examiner:

The cards on the last page are to be copied, cut up and given to
candidates in Part B of the examination.

Candidates are also to be given notepaper and a pencil in

Part B.
 Speaking
Candidates must answer ALL parts

The following is a script to be read aloud by the Examiner on the recording.

Anything in square brackets […] requires specific details to be added.
The bold pieces of text are instructions to the Examiner that should not be read
aloud.

Begin the recording now.

This is the Advanced English Language Framework speaking examination. The candidate
is [candidate’s full name] and the candidate’s number is [candidate’s NCC Education
candidate number]. The examiner is [examiner’s full name]

There are THREE (3) parts to this examination. Part A involves some questions about
everyday topics. It will take about three minutes. In Part B, you will have to speak for up to
two minutes about a topic. You will have one minute to prepare for this. In Part C, you
have to answer some more general questions about the same topic as in Part B. Part C
takes about three minutes.

Begin timing three minutes for Part A now. Choose TWO (2) or THREE (3) of the
following topics and ask all THREE (3) questions from the chosen topics. Begin with
Topic 1, then choose 2 or 3 of Topics 2-5. Do not go over three minutes for this
section. Choose a fourth topic only if the candidate finishes THREE (3) topics in
less than two minutes. Introduce each topic with a phrase like “Now let’s talk
about…”, “Next I’d like to ask you about…” etc.

Ask the ‘Why (not)?’ questions when necessary.

Part A - 3 minutes

Topic 1
Home

1 Do you live in a house or an apartment?

2 Which is your favourite room in your home? Why?

3 Do you think you will live in your home for a long time? Why (not)?

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 Topic 2
Cars

1 How often do you travel by car? Why?

2 Do you enjoy travelling by car? Why (not)?

3 Do you think that people will continue to use cars in the future? Why (not)?

Topic 3
Eating out

1 How often do you eat in a cafe or restaurant?

2 Do you prefer to eat out or at home? Why?

3 Do you have a favourite restaurant? Which?

Topic 4
The internet

1 How often do you use the internet?

2 Do you have a favourite website? Which?

3 Do people rely on the internet too much? Why (not)?

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 Topic 5
Rain

1 Does it rain a lot where you live?

2 How do you feel when it rains? Why?

3 How can rain affect transport?

Part B

Now we’re moving on to Part B. I am going to give you a topic. You have to speak about
this topic for up to two minutes. I will tell you when the time is up. First, you have one
minute to prepare. You can take notes if you wish. Here’s a pencil and some notepaper.

Pass the notepaper and a pencil to the candidate.

Choose ONE (1) of the TWO (2) cards and pass it to the candidate.

Here is your topic. Read the first sentence of the topic, starting ‘Talk about…’

Your one-minute preparation time begins now.

Start timing one minute. At the end of this minute say:

The preparation time is up. You can start speaking now.

Start timing two minutes. If the candidate finishes considerably before one minute is
up, say:

You still have some time. Can you say some more?

When the two minutes are up, or if the candidate finishes before this, say:

OK. Can I take the pencil and paper and card back please?

Take these back.

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 Part C - 3 minutes

Now we’re moving on to Part C. I will ask you some more general questions about this
topic.

You might only need THREE (3) or FOUR (4) of these questions to fill the 3 minutes.
If candidates do not develop their answers fully, ask questions such as ‘Why -?’ or
‘How -?’ to get candidates to give more details.

Questions

1 Which are the main public holidays in your country?

2 Do you think there should be more public holidays?

3 Are international sporting events a good way of bringing countries together?

4 Why do people still go to music concerts when they can watch them online?

5 Should people spend a lot of money on events and celebrations?

6 Are personal celebrations such as weddings and birthdays more important than
national celebrations?

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 Cards for the candidates
The Examiner chooses ONE (1) for each candidate and hands it to the candidate at
the start of Part B

Card 1

You have 1 minute to think about the following topic. Then you should speak
about it for 2 minutes.

Describe a public holiday

You can use the following questions to help you:

What is the public holiday?

How is it celebrated?
What do you normally do on the day?
Why is the holiday important?

You can also give other information.

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 Card 2

You have 1 minute to think about the following topic. Then you should speak
about it for 2 minutes.

Describe an event which happens regularly (e.g., a sporting competition, cultural

event, musical festival, business event, conference etc.)

You can use the following questions to help you:

What is the event?

When and where does it take place?
How do people feel at this event?
Why is the event important?

You can also give other information.

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