The speaking test consists of three parts. Links to examples of each of the three tasks are given in the following table.

Task Example
1. Giving personal information and discussing everyday topics.

Unit 1B.4, Unit 1B.6, Unit 2A.7

2. Giving a prepared talk on a topic and answering one or two follow-up questions. Unit 4A.3, Unit 4B.2
3. Discussing ideas and issues related to the topic in Part 2. Unit 6A.2, Unit 6A.3, Unit 6A.5, Unit 6C.2, Unit 6C.2, Unit 7A.5

 

Unit 1
A: The structure and assessment
B: Sample interviews (Part 1 of the speaking test)
 
Unit 2
A: Answering questions
B: Appropriate responses
 
Unit 3
A: Descriptions
B: Sample interviews (expressing likes and dislikes)
 
Unit 4
A: Part 2 of the speaking test
B: Planning what you will say
 
Unit 5
A: Compare and contrast
B: Narratives
 
Unit 6
A: The third part of the speaking test
B: Language of opinions
C: Describing change
 
Unit 7
A: Speculating
B: Discussing problems and solutions
 
Module Test
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