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First for Schools Speaking Exam Trivia

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  • How long do you have to do the part 2 long turn (2 photos)?
    1 minute
  • You should be prepared to have a conversation with your partner in part 4 (True or False)
    True
  • How many people are normally in the room whilst you take an exam?
    you, your partner, interlocutor and assessor (4). 
  • Can you tell us what do you need to do in Part 2 of the speaking
    compare two photos and answer a question
  • Part 1 is just a warm-up and so it's not very important for your mark (True or False)
    False
  • What happens in Part 4 of the exam?
    Opinion questions based on the topic in part 3
  • Can you say 3 phrases of agreement?
    own answer
  • What is turn taking? Is this a good strategy for Part 3?
    own answer - teacher decides.
  • At B2 first should you have a perfect pronunciation to pass?
    No, but the assessor should be able to understand most words/ sounds.
  • How long do both candidates get to respond to the 2nd part of the part 3 task?
    1 minute
  • What does "I see eye to eye with you on that" mean?
    we agree
  • Do you think you should try to engage with the interlocutor when talking throughout the exam?
    Yes, the global marks is based on this, however, in part 3 the interlocutor only gives instructions and does not take part.
  • If you get a band mark 5 overall, then this shows you have a speaking level of the next level up. (true or false)
    True, but, you don't get the certificate for the higher level
  • Asking the examiner to repeat a question is a negative thing (True or False)
    False, but try to listen at all times.
  • The speaking exam always starts in the same way. Can you tell us how it starts?
    Teachers decision
  • Do you need to come to an agreement in the 2nd task in part 3?
    No, but you should demonstrate that you are working towards an outcome (to agree or disagree)
  • Can you say 3 phrases of disagreement?
    own answer
  • What does "you have hit the nail on the head" mean?
    I totally agree with you/ you are totally correct.
  • How many parts are there in the Speaking exam?
    4
  • How do you give an effective opinion to answer a question in part 4 e.g. Young children spend too much time using technology nowadays. Do you agree?
    Student own answer. Focus on whether the opinion effective and staged e.g. P.E.E
  • You can do the exam in pairs or in groups of three (True or False?)
    True
  • How long is the exam?
    14 minutes
  • What happens in Parts 3 of the exam?
    E.g. interactive negotiation task with your partner, in 2 parts
  • What does "I'm torn between x and y" mean?
    That you can't decide between x and y
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