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FCE Speaking Quiz

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  • When the examiner asks you a question, you should:
    answer with a speech you prepared earlier
    just say 'yes', 'no' or 'maybe'
    give full answers, with reasons and examples
  • Give three expressions for asking for repetition.
    Sorry, I didn't catch that / Could you repeat that, please? / Pardon?
  • Give three expressions/questions for giving suggestions.
    How about...? / Perhaps we should... / So shall we...
  • In part 1, you should always reply to:
    the examiner who does not ask questions
    the examiner who asks you the questions
    the other candidate
  • During the test, you
    may ask the examiner to translate certain words
    must only talk in English
    can use words in your first language if you need to
  • How long are you given to carry out part 3 if there are only two candidates?
    2 minutes to discuss and 1 minute to reach an agreement.
  • When you walk into the room of the speaking test, you should:
    be polite and friendly to the examiners and your partner
    use formal expressions such as 'Sir' or 'Madam' always
    ignore everyone until the exam begins
  • Give three questions asking for agreement.
    Would you agree? / Would you go along with that? / Don't you think so?
  • If you don't understand a question, you should
    say nothing
    pretend you understand and talk about something else
    politely ask the examiner to repeat it
  • Give three expressions for agreement.
    I totally agree with you / That's a great idea / I think so, too
  • Give three expressions for giving reasons.
    So / because / the reason is
  • True or false: in part 4 you are expected to answer more in-depth questions giving reasons and examples.
    TRUE
  • Is it possible for the examiner to get candidates to discuss a question in part 4?
    YES
  • Give three expressions for adding information
    as well as that / and / also
  • Give three expressions for giving your opinion.
    I would say that... / As I see it / From my point of view
  • In part 1, while the other candidate is speaking, you should
    think about something else
    listen to what he or she is saying
    correct his or her mistakes
  • How long are you given to compare the photos and answer a question?
    1 minute, approximately.
  • Give three expressions for giving examples.
    for instance, such as, like
  • Give three expressions for disagreeing.
    I'm not so sure about that / I don't really agree / I think it might be better to...
  • Give three questions for asking someone their opinion.
    What do you think about...? / What's your opinion...? / How do you feel about...?