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Speaking reference

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The Speaking paper is Paper 5. Listen to the questions carefully and give clear, direct
t It lasts 15 minutes and has four parts. answers. Where possible, include a few extra details, or
t You do the Speaking paper in pairs. a reason for an answer you give.
t There are two examiners in the room; one gives you Try to relax. Look confi dently at the examiner and smile
instructions and asks you questions, the other listens a little when you answer the questions.
but does not join in the conversation. Take the opportunity to show how fl uently you can
speak.
Don’t prepare answers before you do the exam, but do
Part 1 (short conversation) make sure that you know the vocabulary you will need

to talk about the topics that are likely to come up.
Part 1 lasts two minutes and is a conversation between
the examiner and each candidate individually. You will &YFSDJTF
be asked questions about yourself, your family, sports
Here are some typical questions that you may be asked in
and other leisure activities, your likes and dislikes, your
Part 1 of the Speaking exam. Work through some of the
education and where you live. Questions may also be
questions with a partner, taking turns to be the examiner
about your past experiences and your future plans.
and the candidate. Try to use relevant vocabulary from the
You studied and practised Part 1 in Units 1 and 11. Useful language column.

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Where are you from? I was born in …
I grew up in/near …
I was brought up in (place) by (people)
a small / quite a large / an extended family
What do you do here/there? I’ve been working/studying at … since (point in time)
for (length of time)
How long have you been studying English? Actually, (+ unexpected/surprising information) I’ve only
been learning English for two years.
What do you most enjoy about learning English? What I really love about (-ing) is …
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What are your main interests and leisure time activities? I’m fanatical about …
How important are sport and exercise in your life? I … whenever I can / get the chance.
quite / not terribly important (to me)
What types of TV programmes do you think are worth I’m really keen on … / I love …
watching? I never miss …
What kinds of music do you enjoy listening to? I can’t stand …
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What is your happiest memory of school? I can remember (event) very well/clearly.
What were the most useful things you learned at school? Probably … / I suppose things like …
What do you enjoy learning? I really like (… / -ing).
If you had the opportunity to learn something new, what That’s an easy / a diffi cult question to answer.
would you choose? Let me think …

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