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  • S: Do candidates (students) always get the same questions?
    No. In Part 1 phase 1, they get the same questions. In Part 1 phase 2, they get different questions. In part 2, they get the same questions.
  • L: Look at the answer sheet. How is section 2 different from sections 1, 3, 4, and 5?
    In parts 1, 3, 4, and 5, you have to fill in circles. In part 2, you have to write words.
  • L: Where should you write your answers second?
    On the answer sheet
  • L/W/R: Where should you write your answers?
    On the answer sheets. You can write on the test paper if you want, but you will not get points for those answers.
  • S: How long is the speaking test?
    8-10 minutes (Part 1: 3-4 min; Part 2: 5-6 min)
  • R/W: What do you have to give to the examiner at the end?
    Both the test paper and the answer sheet.
  • L: Where should you write your answers first?
    On the test paper
  • L: How long do you have to transfer your answers from the test paper to the answer sheet?
    6 minutes
  • L/W/R: Can you write anywhere you want on the answer sheet?
    No. Do not write on the top, bottom, or sides of the paper. Do not write anywhere outside the answer boxes.
  • S: Look at the back-up prompts. If you cannot answer, what will the examiner do?
    The examiner will ask you questions to help you answer the speaking test.
  • R/W: How many sections have space to write words and sentences?
    Three (parts 5-7)
  • L: How long is the test?
    About 35 minutes
  • S: Is it ok if you don’t know British (UK) English?
    Yes, they will they will use some different words if you are not from the UK.
  • L/W/R: What should you use to write your answers?
    a pencil, type B or HB
  • S: Now look at part 2. How long do you have to talk to your partner?
    1 to 2 minutes
  • R/W: How many parts have circles to fill in?
    Four (parts 1-4)
  • R/W: Do parts 6 and 7 go on the same paper as parts 1-5?
    No, they go on a separate answer sheet.
  • S: How many students are in the room at one time?
    Two. Sometimes there can be three students if there is an odd number of students.
  • R/W: How long is the test?
    1 hour / 60 minutes
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