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Speaking Part 1: Introduction and Interview Flashcards

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  1. The examiner asks: 'Do you work or are you a student?' Which answer is most appropriate?

    Answer: I work as a software engineer for a tech company. It's quite demanding, but I find the problem-solving aspect really rewarding.

    A concise, natural extension with a personal reflection demonstrates fluency and vocabulary without rambling.

  2. Which of the following is a sign that a candidate has memorised their answer in Part 1?

    Answer: Delivering a perfectly fluent, rehearsed-sounding speech without hesitation on any topic

    Examiners are trained to detect scripted delivery; unnaturally perfect responses on every topic suggest memorisation, which can lower scores.

  3. How long should a typical Speaking Part 1 answer be?

    Answer: 2-4 sentences with a reason or brief example

    Part 1 is a brief interview; 2-4 sentences per answer demonstrates extended discourse without monopolising time.

  4. The examiner asks: 'Did you enjoy studying at school?' Which tense strategy is most appropriate?

    Answer: Past simple to refer to school experience, with present reflection if relevant: 'I did, especially science…'

    Past simple correctly frames completed school experience; a present reflection ('I still…') can add natural range.

  5. Which common Part 1 topic should candidates be most prepared to discuss?

    Answer: Home, work/study, hobbies, and daily routine

    Part 1 consistently covers familiar personal topics: home, work or study, leisure activities, and daily life.

  6. Which phrase best demonstrates lexical resource when describing a hobby?

    Answer: I find it genuinely therapeutic — it helps me switch off from the pressures of daily life.

    'Therapeutic' and 'switch off' show precise, idiomatic vocabulary that raises the lexical resource band score.

  7. A candidate answers every Part 1 question with exactly one sentence. What is the likely impact?

    Answer: Lower fluency and coherence score due to insufficient extended discourse

    Consistently minimal answers prevent the examiner from assessing fluency, coherence, and lexical range adequately.