CPE Speaking and Oral Communication 3

Question 1

How long does the CPE Speaking test typically last per pair of candidates?

Accepted Answer

16 minutes

Answer

The CPE Speaking test typically lasts around 16 minutes for a pair of candidates, covering all three parts.

Question 2

What is the role of the 'interlocutor' in the CPE Speaking test?

Accepted Answer

The examiner who asks questions and manages the flow of the test

Answer

The interlocutor is the examiner who directs the speaking test, asks questions, gives instructions, and keeps the test on track.

Question 3

What does the CPE Speaking assessor evaluate during the test?

Accepted Answer

Grammatical resource, lexical resource, discourse management, pronunciation, and interactive communication

Answer

The CPE assessor evaluates five criteria: grammatical resource, lexical resource, discourse management, pronunciation, and interactive communication.

Question 4

Why is it important to 'speculate' in CPE Speaking tasks?

Accepted Answer

Because many prompts require you to explore possibilities and hypotheticals, demonstrating range

Answer

CPE prompts often ask candidates to explore hypothetical situations, which requires using language of speculation and modal verbs to demonstrate range.

Question 5

What is a 'long turn' in CPE Speaking, and which part features it?

Accepted Answer

A turn where you speak uninterrupted for 1-2 minutes; it appears in Part 2

Answer

Part 2 of the CPE Speaking test includes a long turn where each candidate speaks for around 1-2 minutes without interruption on a given topic.

CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English Practice Test

CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English Practice Test

CPE Speaking and Oral Communication 3