CPE Speaking and Oral Communication

Question 1

How many parts does the CPE Speaking test have?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

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3

Answer

5

Question 2

What is the format of CPE Speaking Part 1 (interview)?

Accepted Answer

The examiner asks each candidate questions about themselves and personal topics

Answer

Candidates give a long prepared speech

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Candidates debate a controversial topic with each other

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Candidates describe a photograph in detail

Question 3

In CPE Speaking Part 2, what are candidates asked to do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss a topic with a visual prompt and answer a follow-up question

Answer

Read aloud a written text provided by the examiner

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Translate a passage into their first language

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Listen to audio and answer comprehension questions

Question 4

What conversational skill is primarily tested in CPE Speaking Part 3?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating, negotiating, and reaching decisions with another candidate

Answer

Memorizing and reciting prepared answers

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Translating the examiner's questions

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Correcting the other candidate's grammar

Question 5

What does 'turn-taking' mean in the context of CPE Speaking Part 3?

Accepted Answer

Managing the flow of conversation by inviting others to speak and knowing when to contribute

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Taking turns to answer separate unrelated questions

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Taking turns to read aloud from a text

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Alternating between formal and informal language

Question 6

What is assessed under 'interactive communication' in CPE Speaking?

Accepted Answer

The ability to initiate, maintain, and develop interaction with the other candidate

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Only grammatical accuracy of long monologues

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The ability to speak without any pauses

Answer

The ability to speak in a British accent