CPE Speaking and Oral Communication 2

Question 1

What does 'discourse management' mean in CPE Speaking assessment?

Accepted Answer

Organizing and developing ideas coherently over extended turns

Answer

Discourse management assesses the ability to produce extended, coherent speech using linking devices, logical sequencing, and idea development.

Question 2

In CPE Speaking, what does 'range of vocabulary' assess?

Accepted Answer

The breadth and precision of vocabulary used in spoken responses

Answer

Vocabulary range in speaking assesses how varied, precise, and appropriate the candidate's word choices are across different topics.

Question 3

What are 'fillers' in spoken English, and should CPE candidates use them?

Accepted Answer

Words like 'um,' 'uh,' 'well,' and 'you know' that buy thinking time; use sparingly and naturally

Answer

Fillers are natural features of spoken language that provide thinking time; using a few naturally is acceptable, but overuse can impede fluency scores.

Question 4

What is 'circumlocution' and when is it useful in CPE Speaking?

Accepted Answer

Describing or explaining a word or concept when you cannot recall the exact term

Answer

Circumlocution means describing a concept indirectly when you cannot recall the exact word, demonstrating resourcefulness and communicative skill.

Question 5

Which CPE Speaking strategy best demonstrates C2-level proficiency?

Accepted Answer

Developing ideas with examples, elaborating on opinions, and responding to the partner's points

Answer

C2-level speaking involves spontaneous, extended responses that develop ideas fully, include relevant examples, and engage genuinely with the interlocutor.

CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English Practice Test

CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English Practice Test

CPE Speaking and Oral Communication 2