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B2 English Speaking Exam Guide: Ace Your Exam
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English Speaking Exam
14 cards
Card 1
Question: What are the three main parts of the speaking exam described here?
Answer: Interview, Long Turn (describing and comparing pictures), and Collaborative Task.
Card 2
Question: What types of questions are asked in the interview section (Part 1)?
Answer: Personal questions about your week, routine, family, and how you travel to work or university.
Card 3
Question: In the Long Turn section (Part 2), what should you do when describing a city or town?
Answer: Describe your city or town using at least three adjectives in the correct order.
Card 4
Question: When comparing two pictures in the Long Turn, what key elements should you include?
Answer: Describe both scenes, use adjectives and comparatives, and state which one you would prefer and why.
Card 5
Question: What type of interaction is expected in the Collaborative Task (Part 3)?
Answer: Work with another student to discuss, negotiate, and make decisions in a real-life situation (e.g., planning a trip).
Card 6
Question: Give an example of the type of decision you might make in the collaborative task.
Answer: Decide which items you already have and what you still need for a trip; give advice using imperatives (e.g., "Don't forget your passport!").
Card 7
Question: What assessment criteria are mentioned for the speaking exam?
Answer: Grammar and Vocabulary, Discourse Management (organization and coherence), Pronunciation, and Interactive Communication (participation and turn-taking
Card 8
Question: According to the criteria, what is assessed in GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY?
Answer: Accurate and appropriate use of the present simple, 'have got', imperatives, and the unit's vocabulary.
Card 9
Question: What does DISCOURSE MANAGEMENT mean in this exam?
Answer: That ideas are clear, organized, and developed with appropriate length and coherence.
Card 10
Question: What aspects does PRONUNCIATION cover in the assessment?
Answer: Sounds, stress, and intonation clear enough to be understood with little effort.