CAE Speaking test WORKSHEET

Student Worksheets
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This worksheet is based on Part 1 of the CAE Speaking test.

I Task One
1. Read the questions below. Work with a partner and ask and answer them in turn.
• Where are you from?
• How long have you been studying English?
• What do you enjoy most about learning English?
• What are your interests and leisure activities?
• What’s your happiest memory of school?
• If you had an opportunity to learn something new, what would you choose?
• Would you consider living abroad permanently?
• Are you someone who likes to plan for the future or do you prefer to let things happen?
• What part of the day do you enjoy most?
• What do you like to do at weekends?

2. Now watch Marie and Chloe do Part 1 on the DVD. How were your answers different from
theirs?

I Task Two
Watch Part 1 on the DVD again and answer the following questions:

1. How many questions are given to both candidates? Which ones?

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2. How does the interlocutor indicate who should answer a question?

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3. Which candidate speaks the most?

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4. How does Marie extend her answers?

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5. What does Marie say about sport and leisure?

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6. How could Chloe have improved her answers to the questions about learning and school?

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7. Who answers the last question about weekends best, Marie or Chloe? Why?

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 I Task Three
1. Look at the topic areas below. Think of two questions to ask your partner in each area.

• sports • family • experiences

• leisure interests • travel and holidays • daily life
• work and study • entertainment • future plans

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2. Now practise in pairs or small groups, taking turns to ask your partner(s) your questions,
and answer their questions.

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