What is challenging about the picture section of the speaking exam?
The variation of questions that could be asked, having a chance to speak/not speaking over the other candidate(s), you need to have an instant reaction.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
I'm having a gap year, I just finished high school. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
I'm TAKING a gap year.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
How many sections are in the CPE speaking exam? Give a brief explanation of each.
3! One to one introductory qs with interlocutor, two-way conversation with other candidate(s) using picture prompts, longer discussion with written prompts.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
baam
Lose 10 points!
Oops!
fairy
Take points!
5
10
15
20
25
fairy
Take points!
5
10
15
20
25
thief
Give points!
5
10
15
20
25
15
I agree. Picture B is more about fast food, something you eat in the move. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
ON the move/go
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
On picture A you can see some water and maybe a waterfall. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
IN picture A...
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
D actually affects the people. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
D affects people.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What should you do if you make a mistake in the speaking exam?
Correct it if you can and carry on calmly.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What kind of language is acceptable in the speaking exam?
Informal/formal, slang and phrasal verbs (as long as the slang isn't offensive!
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
monster
Reset all scores!
Oops!
seesaw
Swap points!
Okay!
shark
Other team loses 5 points!
Okay!
lifesaver
Give 20 points!
Oops!
15
I don't think you hear any people because it doesn't look like a very nice place.
I don't think you WOULD hear..., would be able to hear etc.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
How many examiners will be in the CPE speaking exam?
Two! One main examiner(the interlocutor) and one examiner sitting to the side.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
thief
Give points!
5
10
15
20
25
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
shark
Other team loses 25 points!
Okay!
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
25
Name the 5 criteria you are marked on in the speaking exam. (You can use descriptors rather than the formal title of each section).
Grammatical resource, lexical resource (vocabulary), discourse management (fluency and structure), pronunciation, interactive communication
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
I'm pretty much certain that no-one would want to go there. CORRECT THE MISTAKE
I'm pretty certain
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
I think it's more typical Italian or Spanish, CORRECT THE MISTAKE
more typical for Italian or Spanish people/ more typical in Italy or Spain
