Gateway Speaking Format

• You will do the exam in pairs.

• You will be given appointment times.
• Your partner could be from any one of the CST
classes.
• The test lasts for a total of 7 minutes.
• There are three parts:
– Part 1: Warm Up (1minute)
– Part 2: Prompted Talk (30 seconds + 2 minutes)
– Part 3 Discussion (30 seconds + 3 minutes)
 Strategies
• Practice the answers to Part 1 – the questions are
always the same so if you have practiced the answers,
you will feel more confident during the exam.
 Strategies
• Practice the answers to Part 1 – the questions are
always the same so if you have practiced the answers,
you will feel more confident during the exam.
• Answer using full sentences and give your FULL name.
 Strategies
• In Part 2 listen very carefully to the instructions given to you
by the teacher. What is it EXACTLY they want you to talk
about?
 Strategies
• In Part 2 listen very carefully to the instructions given to you
by the teacher. What is it EXACTLY they want you to talk
about?
• In Part 2 use the 30 seconds of thinking time effectively! Use
the pictures given to help you think of vocabulary you can use
during the discussion. DO NOT DESCRIBE THE PICTURES.
 Strategies
• In Part 2 listen very carefully to the instructions given to you
by the teacher. What is it EXACTLY they want you to talk
about?
• In Part 2 use the 30 seconds of thinking time effectively! Use
the pictures given to help you think of vocabulary you can use
during the discussion. DO NOT DESCRIBE THE PICTURES.
• Play tennis!!! Part 2 is a talk but remember to interact with
your partner! Use discussion language and try to agree /
disagree using explanations and examples.
 Strategies
• Play more tennis!!!! Part 3 is a real discussion, so again remember to
interact with your partner! Use discussion language and agree /
disagree using explanations and examples.
 Strategies
• Play more tennis!!!! Part 3 is a real discussion, so again remember to
interact with your partner! Use discussion language and agree /
disagree using explanations and examples.
• Discuss both questions. You should already have ideas and vocabulary
from Part 2 as the topics for Part 2 and Part 3 are related.
 DISCUSSION LANGUAGE

You only need to learn a few phrases

useful for discussions.

At the start of the discussion –  I believe that …….

 What do you think about ……..?

To agree with your partner –

– That’s a good point!
To express your opinion –
– I totally agree with you!
 I think that ……
 In my opinion……
BUYING TIME
• Well……
• Let me think…
• That’s a very interesting question…
• I’ve never thought about that…
IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND
• Could you repeat that, please?
• Could you explain that, please?
• Can you speak slower, please?
PASS THE QUESTIONS
• What about you?...
• And you?
• What’s your opinion?
• What do you think about it?
PUT YOUR IDEAS IN ORDER
• First / First of all
• Secondly / Next
• Third / Also / In addition / Additionally
• Lastly / Finally
• In short (summarize your idea)
DISAGREE POLITELY & GIVE
REASONS
• I understand you, but...
• I see your point. However,…
• You may be right, but…
• I’m afraid I don’t agree with you
because….
 Now please look at these pictures about THE CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING.
The pictures show some of the causes of global warming. You are going to talk
about what you think is the most serious cause of global warming. Think about
the task for 30 seconds.
• What can people do to reduce the effects of global warming on our
environment? Explain.

• In your opinion, do you think that global warming is as serious a

problem as some scientist believe or has it been exaggerated?
Now please look at these pictures about CLASSROOM RULES. The
pictures show some rules that are usually found in a classroom. You are
going to talk about the whether you think these classroom rules are
appropriate in university classes. Think about the task for 30 seconds.
• Why do we need rules? Explain.

• In your opinion, do you think that our lives are too controlled
by rules?
Now please look at these pictures about JOBS. The pictures show some
popular jobs. You are going to talk about why you think these jobs are
popular. Think about the task for 30 seconds.
• What factors should be considered before choosing a career?

• In your opinion, who are the best people to get career advice
from?
The pictures show different payment methods. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of each payment method and say
which one you prefer and why.

ONLINE PAYMENT PAYMENT IN CASH PAYMENT BY CREDIT

CARD
II- You’re going to discuss some questions.
Talk about each question together.

1) Which payment method(s) do young

people prefer?

2) Do you think young people can use a credit

card
responsibly before the age of 18? Explain.