Speaking Part 1
Are you limited in time to answer interlocutor's questions?
No, but you may be stopped by them.
This part tests the candidates ability to engage in a discussion. True or False?
Partly true - plus to negotiate towards an outcome of the task set.
If an interlocutor stops you in this part with "Thank you" it means youэму failed in this part. True or False?
Will the interlocutor address the questions to both of you or directly to each candidate?
Both
Can you take anything with you when you enter the room for the speaking test?
Only your answersheets and passports.
Should you ask your partner any questions? Can you comment on their asnwers? Can you ask the interlocutor or the examiner any questions? If yes, what could it be about?
No. Yes, if it's relevant for your answer. Yes, but only if it's really necessary, for example, to repeat the question if you didn't understand it or didn't catch it.
Are you provided with any written instructions for this part of the test? What are the prompts for this task?
No. Pictures.
Do you have to use all the ideas in the card?
No, only if you like to)
Should you answer the question only once each without further discussion on this topic?
No, you can continue discussing this topic further even after giving one answer to it.
Can you come to the exam with any food or drinks? Any clothes with English inscriptions on them? Can you wear a watch, rings or any other accessories?
No. No, yes to everything except for a watch.
What types of questions might you be asked? Can you think of an example of such a question? Ask your partner.
Free time, work, hobbies, your place of living, your country, travelling, foreign languages, family and friends.
How much time is allocated for each part of this test?
1 min - discussion, the 3 min decision-making task.
Do you have any time to read the card and think a bit before you can start to talk at length? How much time is it? Can you read the questions out loud?
Yes, 10 sec. Yes.
The question of the discussion may vary and cover several topics. True or False?
No, they cover the topic discussed in the long turn.
How many people will there be in the a room with you? Who are they?
4 or 5 including you: 1 examiner, 1 interlocutor, 1-2 fellow exam takers
How many questions may you be asked in Part 1?
6
Is there the right answer to the task? Are there any requirements for this task?
No. Yes, it should be a mutual discussion, the candidates work together towards a negotiated completion of the task.
Should you ask your partner any questions about their answer after their long-turn? Can you comment on their answer? How many questions will you be asked after your partner's long-turn?
No. Yes, you are supposed to. 1.
How much time is devoted to this part of the test? Can you name all the timing for the long turn, comments and discussion?
Appr.10 min: 2 min each long turn + 1 min for each comment, 4 min for a discission.
Can you talk to the examiner? Can you ask the interlocutor any questions about the exam or your results? What kind of questions may you ask the interlocutor if any?
No, only hello and goodbye. No. Only ask to repeat a question if you haven't heard it well or to move some of the prompts if you cannot see them properly.
What are the questions which are always asked?
What's your name? Could I have yoursheets, please? Where are you from?
What is expected from candidates in this task? What can they demonstrate by completing this task successfully?
The task gives candidates an opprtunity to show their range of language (speculating, negotiating, evaluating, comparing, giving opinion, eliciting) and their ability to manage a discussion.
The candidate who has finished the long turn will be invited to speak further after the comments by Candidate B. True or False?
True
What are the prompts in this Part of the test? Can both candidates use them?
Printed cards with questions for the long turn, yes, they should be placed on the table in such way so that both candidates can see them.
False, you should remember only your fellow candidates' names and address them by their names if necessary or when you refere to what they said.