CAE CAE Speaking 1

Question 1

How many candidates usually take the CAE Speaking test at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Two candidates with two examiners

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One candidate alone with two examiners

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Three candidates with one examiner

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Four candidates with two examiners

Question 2

Approximately how long does the CAE Speaking test last?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

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5–7 minutes

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10–15 minutes

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25–30 minutes

Question 3

In CAE Speaking Part 2, what must each candidate do?

Accepted Answer

Talk about two photographs for one minute, then comment on their partner's turn

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Answer short personal questions from the interlocutor

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Discuss a set of images collaboratively with their partner

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Give a prepared presentation on a given topic

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of CAE Speaking Part 3 (collaborative task)?

Accepted Answer

To assess candidates' ability to negotiate, discuss, and reach a decision together

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To test individual fluency through uninterrupted monologue

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To read aloud a prepared text for pronunciation marks

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To role-play a scenario with the examiner as a third participant

Question 5

In CAE Speaking, which aspect is NOT directly assessed?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge of British cultural history

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Grammatical range and accuracy

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Pronunciation clarity

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Interactive communication

Question 6

What should a CAE candidate do if they do not understand a question in the Speaking test?

Accepted Answer

Politely ask for clarification using a natural phrase

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Remain silent until the examiner repeats it

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Guess and answer a different related question

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Ask their partner to answer instead