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General info and useful phrases for all parts of Speaking.

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General info and useful phrases for all parts of Speaking.

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CAE Speaking consists of four parts and lasts for 15 minutes. This part normally involves two candidates, so you will have a speaking partner, a test-taker just like you. There are also going to be two people marking your answer: one asking the questions and showing the cards (the interlocutor), and the other assessing responses (the assessor). This page will guide you through the exam structure, give sample tasks with answers and provide phrases, templates, and tips to make your speaking score higher! Use the menu below to help you navigate to the part you're interested in.

1. Part 1: Conversation between the assessor and each test-taker (2 minutes)
- 1.1 Part 1 sample questions with answers
2. Part 2: Describing pictures. Long and short turns (3 minutes)
- 2.1 Part 2 sample pictures with answers
- 2.2 Part 2 tips and useful phrases
3. Part 3: Discussion between candidates and reaching an agreement (discussing a mind-map) (3 minutes)
- 3.1 Part 3 sample mind-maps with answers
4. Part 4: Discussing questions related to Part 3 topic (up to 5 minutes)
- 4.1 Part 4 sample questions with answers.
5. CAE Speaking marking criteria

CAE Speaking Part 1: Examiner and test-taker conversation

The first part consists of general questions such as "Why did you decide to take this exam?", "How long have you been studying English?", "What do you think is the best about your country?" and so forth. The questions then take on a broader scope; the candidates are asked about their lives, hobbies, plans and so on. The examiner asks both test-takers in turns. Test-takers do not get to answer the same questions. This part takes about 2 minutes.

Your responses shouldn't be too long and will generally be as long as two or three sentences. Don't get too carried away with the answers as you will have the opportunity to give more detailed responses in the next parts of the exam. However, do explain and develop your responses. Give the examiners something to assess - they are interested in your command of English. They probably don't care much for your hobbies or food preferences.

Unlike other parts of the exam, Part 1 doesn't really have any templates or useful phrases to learn. It's just general English. A good thing is not to repeat yourself - you wouldn't believe how many test-takers overuse words like very or other words that could be synonymized.

Part 1 sample questions and answers
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Where are you from?
I'm from Germany; however, I was born and raised in Warsaw, Poland. My family moved to Stuttgart when I was five, and I've been living there ever since. It is a lovely place with spectacular architecture, rich cultural heritage, and it is a great place to live in overall.

Do you have any hobbies or interests?
I'm really into road cycling. I used to participate in amateur competitions when I was in school. I would consistently come in the top three! Unfortunately, I don't have nearly enough time nowadays for any hobby that requires commitment. With my tight schedule, nowadays I'm lucky to have thirty minutes a day to read a book.

How long have you been learning English?
I've had English classes since I was seven, but I really started to apply myself in this field when I turned sixteen. I really wanted to get a degree at a prestigious university in England. Naturally, one has to have impeccable command of English to have a shot at such an ambitious plan.

What do you find most challenging about learning English?
Grammatically, it has to be articles and prepositions. My native language doesn't really have the former, so it is a foreign concept to me, it took me a while to figure them out. As for prepositions in English, they take a lot of time to get right, as they don't really work the way they do in my language.

CAE Speaking Part 2: Individual Long Turn

There are going to be two people - Candidate A and Candidate B - these roles are assigned randomly. Candidate A gets a set of three pictures from the examiner. The examiner then asks Candidate A to look at the pictures and answer two questions he provides. The questions can be something like "What could these people be thinking about?" and "In which situation might the person be feeling more comfortable?" with three pictures of people in different situations. Candidate A has to choose two of the three pictures, and they will have 1 minute to answer the questions.

Then the examiner reads one additional question to Candidate B using the same pictures. This time they have to choose only one picture and spend 30 seconds on the answer.

After that, the candidates swap roles, Candidate B goes first with two questions and three new pictures, and Candidate A gets one question and half a minute to answer it.

CAE Speaking Part 2 tips and useful phrases

Part 2 is about four things:

1. comparing (talking about similarities and differences between the pictures)

2. speculating (making guesses about what is going on in the pictures)

3. describing

4. answering the questions

1. Comparing

This aspect of Part 2 is really straightforward - we highlight similarities and differences in both photos. The only difficult part might be finding a good phrase or a template to talk about this. Here are some useful phrases for that:

Talking about similar things

Talking about differences

Both pictures show...
In both pictures we can see...
Both pictures one and two have...
Pictures one and two are similar in the way that there is/are... in each one.
Just like the picture on the left, the right picture has/shows...
The two pictures have a number things in common, namely...
These two pictures convey the same message/idea of... // share the same message/idea

Unlike the first picture, picture two has/shows
In contrast with the right picture, picture on the left has/shows/displays
Picture one..., while picture two...
Conversely, picture two...
Picture on the right shows a different approach to...
While the second picture takes place..., picture one...
Contrastingly, these pictures show different takes on... *some topic*

The comparison part can be extremely challenging if you choose two pictures that you can't see any real differences in - keep that in mind when making your choice.

2. Guessing and speculating

You have to do this when answering the questions and when describing the pictures. Showing doubt or uncertainty is one of the integral aspects CAE Speaking Part 2 & 3.

3. Describing the pictures

When describing pictures in CAE Speaking, alternate between different phrases:
The first picture has/shows/displays
In the first picture, there is/there are/we can see

One thing to keep in mind - don't spend more than 15 seconds describing BOTH pictures. I want to stress it - spend no more than 15 seconds on description. Another important aspect is not to just describe; you want to include either comparing the pictures or speculating:
"While in the first picture there is a man all on his own looking at a picture, the second one shows a group of kids, probably schoolchildren, enjoying a show together."

The part in bold introduces comparison, and the underlined part speculates (makes a guess) about the picture.

4. Answering the question

When you address Part 2 questions, you usually do so for both pictures, either talking about differences or similarities based on the question context. You are advised to speculate as well to make your answer more hypothetical since we can't really know it for sure. See examples below for reference.

Part 2 sample questions and answers
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CAE Speaking Part 2 Set #1

Examiner: Candidate A, here are your pictures. They show people having a nap.

I'd like you to compare two of the pictures, and say why they might have chosen to sleep like that, and how difficult it might be for them to relax.

Why might these people have chosen to sleep like that?

How difficult might it be for them to relax?

Sample answer

Candidate A: I'll be comparing the top picture and the bottom right one. The group of people in the top photo seem to be sleeping on something that looks like a pier. It's hard to guess what exactly they are doing there - they might have come here to have a quick snooze after classes. The lady in the other picture seems to be exhausted from work - she must be so tired she doesn't even realise she is sleeping on her desk.
I'm pretty sure that neither of the situations is comfortable for sleeping - the pier's boards are not the best surface to lie on. The person in the bottom right picture is probably feeling marginally better, seated on her chair with her head resting on her wrist.
Examiner: Candidate B, in which situation do people need to rest the most?

Candidate B: I'd have to choose the picture with the young lady sleeping next to her laptop. Obviously, it wasn't her first choice of place to doze off - she must be absolutely knackered from all the work, otherwise she wouldn't be sleeping there. She's probably catnapping, only to continue on her project as soon as she wakes up.

CAE Speaking Part 2 Set #2

Examiner: Candidate B, here are your pictures. They show people learning new things.

I'd like you to compare two of the pictures, and say what they might find enjoyable about learning, and how effective their learning is.

What might they find enjoyable about learning?

How effective is their learning?

Sample answer

Candidate B: I'm going to talk about the picture with the young guy leaning on a pile of books and the child learning to swim. Both capture people in the middle of learning, however, one focuses on academic knowledge, while the other shows a more practical skill. The guy, who seems to be a college student, doesn't seem to be that happy - in fact, he is anything but happy; he looks pretty tired from all the rote learning. The little girl, on the other hand, is visibly elated to try something new to her - swimming.
I believe that the girl wearing the float suit is mastering the new skill in a much more effective way for two reasons - she's happy to do it, and she's very young. Young kids are like sponges, taking in new information and processing it more effectively than teenagers and adults.
Examiner: Candidate A, in which picture the person going to benefit from the new skill the most?

Candidate A: Without a doubt, it is going to be the guy with the books. One's academic performance is directly reflected in their quality of life, so the harder he studies, the better off he'll end up in the future, both financially and in a more general sense. He probably knows it, and that is why he works himself into exhaustion to the point of dozing off on the stacked pile of books.

Remember that you should use Present Continuous when describing pictures (i.e., "This picture shows people hurrying to their work in the early morning hours"). More on tenses in English.

Another tricky bit is the preposition. You should use "in" when talking about something shown by the picture (i.e., " In this picture, we see a man strolling down the alley"). See this short note on prepositions for more examples.

CAE Speaking Part 3: Mind map discussion between two candidates

In this part, the candidates are given a mind map - a question with five prompts, or aspects, which they discuss together. You are given about 15 seconds to look at the question and prompts, after which you and your partner have to decide who starts the discussion.

Both candidates have to discuss the aspects, suggesting new ideas and developing your partner's points. You try to maintain a discussion by asking for other participants' opinions and giving your own. Neither of you should dominate the talk. This part lasts for about two minutes. If there are three test-takers in the group, then the time is extended to three minutes.

In the second part of this task, you have to choose one of the aspects and either agree or disagree with the discussion topic. You have one minute for this part of the task.

Part 3 tips and useful phrases

I'd like to point out three important aspects of CAE Speaking Part 3:

1. Starting the dialogue

2. Connecting and transitioning the ideas

3. Reaching an agreement

1. Starting the dialogue

At the beginning of Part 3 you have to decide who will begin the conversation. It is important to be respectful and give your partner enough room to make a choice. You can either initiate this yourself or wait for your partner to go first. Here are some phrases for both:

Do you mind if I go first?
Would you mind going first/starting?
Would you care to go first?
Should I begin, or would you like to go first?
Would it be okay with you if I started this?
Is it okay for you if I start?

Yeah, sure, go ahead.
Okay, I will!
I'd rather you went first, if that's okay with you.
By all means, go ahead.
Sure, not a problem.

The responses do not necessarily have to be linked to the corresponding question, so feel free to mix and match them. A good idea is to let the initiator go first, but ultimately it is up to you.

2. Connecting the ideas

A common mistake in Part 3 is to simply wait for your turn to speak without paying attention to your partner's response. This is going to bring your mark down! Instead, you want to implement ideas from your partner's answer into your own. It's important to transition the ideas smoothly - your exchange should look like a dialogue, not a series of isolated sentences! Here are some ways to make your speech more cohesive:

Introducing an idea

Supporting or including an idea

What about...
I believe that (aspect) deserves mentioning/being mentioned
If we're talking about (topic), then (aspect) is definitely...
I'm not sure that (aspect) is really important, however...
A point worth discussing is...

Speaking of...
You've mentioned..., which is interesting because...
I'd like to add another point regarding...
There is one more thing about...
Another aspect of... is that...

3. Reaching an agreement

In the second half of Part 3 you have to agree upon one or two aspects of the mind-map. If you fail to agree on one, it is okay to respectfully disagree. Here are some useful phrases for suggesting, encouraging a conversation, agreeing, and disagreeing:

I totally agree with your point...
I'm with you on that one...
Your arguments are very compelling
I had a different idea, but your arguments sounded very convincing
Your points are very persuasive, and I side with you on that one

I see what you mean, however...
You make some valid points, but let's consider...
With all due respect, I can't agree/I have to disagree
Your logic here is flawless, but another point to consider is...

... is probably one of the things we should take/consider/mention, since...
I think/believe that... is worth nominating/considering/mentioning/pointing out
Let's not forget about...
Additionally,... should probably be included, as...

Where do you stand on...?
What's your take on...?
Please share your thoughts on this matter?
What about your idea on?
That's what I think, but what about you?

Part 3 sample task and answers
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Here are some different types of occupations people might choose to have. First, you have some time to look at the task. (15 seconds)

Now, talk to each other about the advantages and disadvantages of each of these occupations.

Sample answer

Candidate A (Boris): Do you mind if I go first?
Candidate B (Ira): Sure, go ahead.
Boris: I believe that a part-time job offers the serious advantage of giving you more free time and flexibility to do something else while allowing you to make enough money for a living.
Ira: It might be so, but are you sure working part-time will be enough to cover anything but one's living expenses like bills and groceries? I really doubt it, to be honest... I think working for a smaller company offers similar advantages to the ones you've mentioned, but the money must be better since you'll be putting in more working hours.
Boris: I guess you are right. And the smaller companies are usually willing to give you more leeway with your schedule and your decisions. However, smaller businesses tend to go under quite often, so there's very little in terms of job security. But what about self-employment? On paper, it should give you all the freedom you wish for - being your own boss and all!
Ira: Oh, I'm not so sure about that. You've brought up financial security, and working for yourself is such a dangerous venture! If stability is something you prioritise, that is probably not your best option. It does sound lucrative, though - you earn as much as you make; there is nobody to order you around. It sounds so invigorating!

Examiner: Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which occupation is most stressful.

Ira: Being self-employed is likely to be the most emotionally taxing, I mean, you have the weight of decision on your shoulders; everything depends on you, all this has to really take its toll emotionally, wouldn't you agree?
Boris: To be honest, at first I was thinking about working for a major company, but you do have a point, and you've managed to convince me. In the light of your arguments, mine seem irrelevant; I won't even bother with them.

CAE Speaking Part 4: Topic discussion

In this final part of CAE Speaking you have an individual conversation with the examiner. This task is similar to the first one, but the topic of discussion is the one from Part 3. You should express and justify your opinion on the subject as the examiner guides you, asking you related questions. You might get to answer the same question as your partner. The examiner might also encourage you to engage in a dialogue with the other test-taker. This part of the exam lasts for up to 5 minutes.

Part 4 sample questions with answers

High-paying jobs

Examiner: Boris, is it better to have a high-paying job or the one that is more enjoyable?
Boris: Well, if both can't be had, then I guess doing something you really like should be the priority. I doubt that the money you get for doing the job you loathe will do you any good. But to reiterate, ideally, the two should go hand in hand.
Examiner: Thank you. Ira, do you agree?
Ira: Of course, you'd be really blessed to do something you're passionate about and make good money out of it, but how often is that the case? You must be extremely lucky to find yourself in such a position. If we take more realistic cases into account, then I'd go with money over enjoying what you do - at the end of the day, that's what a job is all about - earning money! One can always have fun in their free time.

Unemployment

Examiner: Ira, how does unemployment affect the society in general?
Ira: It's a tough question... Lack of job openings must have serious economic and social consequences. When people are unable to afford even the most basic things, their purchasing power goes down, which in turn affects the economy negatively. People and society find themselves in a Catch-22 situation.
Examiner: What do you think, Boris?
Boris: I'm not sure if it's as bad as Ira makes it look. A well-qualified professional is always going to be able to find employment. It's the lack of necessary qualifications that might be preventing certain individuals from finding a position to their liking, and they are probably unwilling to resort to menial jobs. It's all about the attitude.

Government and unemployment

Examiner: Now I would like you to discuss the following question: should the government be responsible and provide for the unemployed?
Ira: I'd like to express my own opinion, if you don't mind?
Boris: Of course, go ahead.
Ira: Thank you. I totally support this notion - the state should provide financial security for those unlucky ones without any reliable source of income. It would allow people to get better qualifications or enrol in a course to make them more employable.
Boris: You do make some valid points - it would be fair to support individuals who are keen to get re-educated to have a more relevant skill set in the ever-changing job-market. However, I believe that this system could be easily exploited by less conscientious individuals - people could just live off of welfare, being officially unemployed, while at the same time having a part-time job on the side. It is something that can't be tracked easily.
Ira: It doesn't have to be so negative, though! But I totally see what you mean, and indeed, such a possibility definitely exists. I guess it's not easy to find the middle ground in this matter.
Examiner: Thank you. That is the end of your CAE Speaking part.

CAE Speaking marking criteria

It is crucial to understand how your CAE Speaking is marked. It helps give the examiners exactly what they want and improves your chances of getting a higher score.

During the exam, two independent assessment procedures take place. The assessor (the person sitting in the back taking the notes) has 5 separate marking criteria that Cambridge uses to decide how good your spoken English is:

The interlocutor (the person asking the questions) assesses you using a separate criterion, referred to as "Global achievement". All of the assessment aspects will be explained below.

Each one is scored individually, from 0 to 5 in 0.5 increments. They are then combined to get an average of six.

1. Grammar

What is assessed

Naturally, the variety and accuracy of your grammar. Some examples:

Noun, relative and adverb clauses (some examples of each)

Active and passive forms

Verb patterns (infinitives, to-infinitives, gerunds)

Contrast and command of tenses (e.g., showing a temporary situation with Present Cont.)

Modal verbs and modality

Conditional sentences

Ability to produce longer, multiple-clause sentences

Flexibility (ability to rephrase in order to clarify).

How to improve your score

Alternate between active and passive voices.

Try to introduce more advanced tenses into your narrative (e.g., Present Perfect to talk about your experience of learning English or Future Perfect to talk about plans that you are sure of).

Learn verb patterns! They are extremely important in both written and spoken English.

Use conditionals - Second Conditional for unlikely things in the present or in the future, Third Conditional for unreal results of things that didn't happen. You should know all of this as CAE is a C1 level exam.

Use a variety of modal structures - modal verbs (could, might, must) and phrases that express likelihood (probably, likely, seems to be, appears to be, looks like).

Be ready to rephrase your phrase or sentence if you feel that it might not have sounded clear enough (usually by introducing the rephrased sentence with something like "What I mean to say is...", "In other words...", "Allow me to clarify - I mean that...").

When you attempt to make your speech more complex by adding two or more clauses to your sentences, mistakes are likely to happen. If you notice that you've made a mistake in your speech, it is perfectly normal to try to rephrase the idea. As long as the communicative task is achieved, your score won't suffer!

2. Vocabulary

What is assessed

Just like with grammar, it is all about the range and appropriate usage of your lexical resource. Factors that influence this mark:

Appropriate collocations.

Register (formal/informal, depending on context).

Rephrasing (if your speaking partner does not seem to understand you (Part 3, 4).

Using synonyms and avoiding repetition of words.

How to improve your score

Don't be lazy and look up collocations you aren't sure of when you practice. A good place to start is the freecollocation.com dictionary. This applies to writing as well.

Keep your register consistent throughout your response. Don't make it too informal - be respectful to both the examiner and your fellow test-taker.

If you see that your speaking partner struggles to understand your phrase, make sure to rephrase it.

Be mindful of your English - listen to yourself and don't use the same words over and over again. Here are some examples of synonyms for overused words and synonyms for "very".

3. Discourse Management

What is assessed

In essence, this is about how well your ideas are linked - the connection between words, phrases, and even whole sentences. Another important thing is how easy it is to follow and understand your speech - how much sense it all makes, that is. It's not about your pronunciation. These two aspects are usually called coherence and cohesion. Things that are assessed here:

Cohesive devices (more on that below).

Topical vocabulary (vocabulary related to the general theme that is being discussed).

Various grammar that helps the listener understand what you're referring to (articles and personal adjectives/pronouns).

Discourse markers (words and expressions that can normally only be found in spoken language, like "You know...", "I mean... ".

Staying on topic (so-called "relevance" - you have to talk about the question, do not stray too far away from it).

Introducing new ideas (rather than going over the things you have already said).

How to improve your score

Know and use cohesive devices. They can be roughly grouped into 'adding or elaborating' (in addition, also, moreover, as well as), 'showing consequence or result' (as a result, consequently, so, thus, therefore) and 'sequencing or ordering' (firstly, first of all, to begin with, secondly, finally). These help structure your speech, making it both connected and easier to follow.

Expand your vocabulary. It is pretty sad to see CAE candidates struggling to come up with any relevant words on topics as simple as Food, Holidays or Career. There is no way around it, learn new words! Here is a good vocabulary link that groups words and phrases in a nice way.

Make sure to know the basics of articles in English. Use them to your advantage. Don't forget about possessive pronouns and adjectives to make your speech more cohesive (it, this, that, one).

4. Pronunciation

What is assessed

First of all, elephant in the room - it is not about your accent. As long as your accent is easy to understand, you will do fine. This part checks other things, namely:

Clearly pronouncing all the sounds that should be pronounced (more on that below).

Stressing the right syllables in words (this might sound obvious, but it is a rather common problem).

Using intonation to highlight and emphasise points in your speech (well-used intonation goes a long way).

How to improve your score

Know how to pronounce words - and pronounce them with confidence. This is especially important when saying the ending of each word, as test-takers who lack confidence tend to omit the ending syllable. I would also suggest avoiding contractions, i.e. say "I have" instead of "I've" just to avoid ambiguity.

Intonation is an extremely powerful tool that can drastically improve the general impression of your answer. Use it to your advantage. Here is an interesting article on this topic by the British Council.

5. Interactive communication

What is assessed

Your ability to sustain a conversation as well as develop your individual response. This is what the examiners look at:

Expanding on your answer (not giving short, uninformative responses).

Including and encouraging your speaking partner.

Ability to initiate the exchange and to support it by contributing to the conversation or the topic.

Helping the other candidate to either phrase their ideas or suggest one for discussion.

Understanding the rhythm of a natural conversation, not "hogging" it.

How to improve your score

Short answers do not give enough information to accurately assess your level of English. To give your examiners something to work with, you should come up with at least two long or three shorter sentences in Part 1 and about three to four longer sentences in Part 4.

Be sure to include your partner! There are some phrases that you might find useful for that.

More phrases to initiate the dialogue and to support it with your ideas.

Do not take up too much time in CAE Speaking Part 3 - remember that you only have two minutes in the first half and one minute in the second.

CAE Speaking Tips

There are a number of typical Speaking mistakes. Know them to avoid embarrassment and guarantee a higher score.

Do not attempt to answer other students' questions, even if you see them struggling - you might get penalised for that. However, you might help them by paraphrasing your ideas in the collaborative task.

Keep practising. The most effective way to improve your speaking is to use the language. You can do so by either having live conversations or by writing.

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Что представляет из себя раздел экзамена CAE 'Use of English'?

Кандидатам будет дано 1 час 30 минут, чтобы выполнить данный раздел экзамена, который состоит из семи частей.

Для частей с 1 по 3 тест содержит тексты с сопровождающими грамматическими и лексическими заданиями.
Часть 4 состоит из отдельных заданий на знание грамматики и лексики.
Для частей с 5 по 7 тест содержит ряд текстов и сопроводительные задания по чтению.

часть 1: Multiple Cloze

Вниманию экзаменуемых предлагается текст , содержащий восемь пробелов. Для каждого пробела есть 4 варианта на выбор. Кандидаты должны указать, какое из данных четырех слов или фраз правильно заполняет пробел.

Основное внимание уделяется лексике, например. идиомам, коллокации, фиксированным фразам, фразовым глаголам, семантической точности.

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внимание!

Иногда приходится выбирать между словами с похожим значением, например. выбирая 'leaking', а не 'spilling', 'pouring' или 'flowing', чтобы заполнить пробел в 'The roof of our tent was ...'.

Иногда нужно не просто знать смысл, но также знать, какое слово верно из-за предлога, наречия или глагольной формы, которые следуют за данным словом , например. выбирая 'interested', а не 'keen', 'enthusiastic' или 'eager', чтобы заполнить пробел в 'You may be ... in applying for this job'.

часть 2: open Cloze

Вниманию экзаменуемых предлагается текст, содержащий восемь пробелов. В этом задании теста нет возможности выбора между несколькими вариантами ответов, поэтому здесь необходимо самим придумать и определить недостающее слово, которое правильно заполнит пробел.
Основное внимание уделяется знанию и пониманию грамматики, одновременно с уделением внимания лексике.

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внимание!

Экзаменуемым необходимо внимательно прочитать слова, которые следуют за пробелом, а также те, которые стоят до него; убедитесь, что, если, к примеру, Вы заполняете пробел глаголом, он правильно согласуется с относящимся к нему существительным.

Вниманию экзаменуемых предлагается текст , содержащий восемь пробелов. Каждый пробел соответствует одному слову. Основа этого недостающего слова дана рядом с текстом и должна быть изменена, чтобы сформировать недостающее слово. Экзаменуемые должны понимать, как при формировании положительных, отрицательных и множественных форм слов могут и должны использоваться префиксы, суффиксы, внутренние изменения и соединения.

Основное внимание уделяется лексике, в частности использованию аффиксации, внутренним изменениям и составлению формулировок.

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внимание!

Иногда недостающее слово должно быть во множественном числе, и иногда оно должно быть в отрицательной форме. Хорошее понимание текста поможет экзаменуемым правильно определить, нужно ли, например, ставить слово во множественное число или отрицательную форму.

И ногда нужно будет внести внутренние изменения в слове (например, заменить 'long' на 'length').

часть 4: Key word transformation

Вниманию экзаменуемых предлагается шесть отдельных заданий, каждое из которых состоит их двух предложений. Необходимо заполнить пробел во втором предложении таким образом, чтобы оно было сходным по значению с первым. Пробел может быть заполнен двумя или несколькими словами (но не больше пяти), причем одним из этих слов должно быть указанное в задании ключевое слово. Ключевое слово никоим образом не должно изменяться.
Задание проверяет умение выражать определенную мысль разными способами, демонстрирует гибкость и изобретательность в использовании языка.
Основное внимание в данной части теста уделяется грамматике, лексике, знанию коллокации.

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часть 5 : (Reading) Multiple-choice

екст, который сопровождался шестью вопросами с множественным выбором из 4 вариантов.

Основное внимание уделяется деталям, мнениям, отношениям, тону, цели, основной идее, сути, смыслу из контекста, импликации, функциям организации текста (пример, ссылка).

Вопросы с четырьмя вариантами с множественным выбором представлены в том же порядке, что и информация в тексте, чтобы кандидаты могли следить за развитием идей писателя, когда они работают с этими вопросами. Последний вопрос может потребовать от кандидатов интерпретировать аспект текста в целом.

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часть 6 : (Reading) Gapped text

екст, из которого было удалено несколько предложений, которые затем был и размещено внизу. Экзаменуемым нужно определить, из какой именно части текста были удалены данные предложения.

Задание проверяет понимание структуры текстов. Экзаменуемые должны уметь следить за развитием идей, мнений и событий в тексте в целом.

Основное внимание уделяется пониманию развития идей в тексте, их согласованности и структуре текста в целом.

часть 7 : Multiple matching

екст или несколько коротких текстов, которым предшествуют вопросы с несколькими совпадениями. Кандидаты должны соответствовать запросу элементов в тексте.

Кандидаты должны понимать детали, отношение или мнение в вопросе и находить раздел текста, в котором выражается эта идея, дисконтирование идей в других разделах, которые могут казаться похожими, но которые не полностью отражают весь вопрос.

Основное внимание уделяется деталям, мнениям, конкретной информации, последствиям.

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ВНИМАНИЕ!

Прочтите широкий спектр текстов на английском языке. Сделайте это весело! Читайте о своих интересах или увлечениях. Это позволит вам иметь дело с различными лексическими элементами и грамматическими структурами в различных типах текста.

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Paper One - Reading & Use of English

Multiple Choice Cloze

The first part of the Reading & Use of English paper in the C1 Advanced Examination is multiple choice cloze where students have to choose the correct word from four similar given words.

Open Cloze

The second part of the Reading & Use of English paper in the C1 Advanced Examination is open cloze, in which students use one word to fill each space in a short text. The required words are usually grammatical, such as pronouns, articles, prepositions, auxiliary verbs and so on.

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The third part of the Reading & Use of English paper in the C1 Advanced Examination is word formation where students use a root such as 'able' and create an appropriate word (disable, unable, ability) to fill the gap in a text.

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Key Word Transformations

The fourth part of the Reading & Use of English paper is Key Word Transformations. A sentence followed by a key word and a second sentence which has a gap in it. A student has to use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.

Paper Two - Writing

The writing paper lasts one and a half hours and requires candidates to do one compulsory composition and one other from a choice of reports, letters, proposals and reviews.

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Difficulty level: C1 / advanced
What is the Cambridge Advanced Reading & Use of English test like?
The test has 8 parts and takes 90 minutes:

Scoring
There are 56 questions in the Cambridge Advanced Reading & Use of English test. It makes up 40% of the entire exam.
How to prepare for the Cambridge Advanced Reading & Use of English test

This paper tests your knowledge of reading, vocabulary and grammar.

Read as much as possible, and use a dictionary to help you learn new words

Use a grammar book to help you understand sentence structure

Read the instructions carefully before you start each part

Correct spelling is necessary. Get into the habit of checking the spelling of words

Read the surrounding context before giving an answer

Don't give alternative answers for any questions

Read widely. The texts used in the reading can be: newspapers, magazines, journals, non-literary books, leaflets, brochures, etc

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C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking Part 1: Format

C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking Part 1: Example Topics

C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking Part 1: Tips

Not sure yet what's in the Speaking Part 1 of the C1 Advanced exam? Are you looking for solutions to improve your speaking skills? Great!

In this article, you will find lots of useful tips, examples and advice to help you pass. This is a test sample of what the real Cambridge exam looks like.

C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking Part 1: Format

Task type and interaction:
A short conversation between the interlocutor and each candidate (spoken questions).

Focus: The focus is on general interactional and social language.

This section of the test evaluates your ability to employ social and interactional language. Part I provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your skill at using general social and interactional language and talk about yourself and your interests, career plans etc. The interlocutor asks you and the other candidate for basic information about yourself and then expands the scope of the discussion by asking questions about leisure activities, travel, holiday experiences etc. You are not asked to actively speak with the other candidate at this section of the exam. This merely serves as a warm-up to the more involved parts of the speaking exam to follow in the latter sections.

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C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking Part 1: Tips

1. Respond promptly to the interlocutor with complete answers that are extemporaneous in nature. Avoid rehearsed speeches as they are easily spotted and may be inappropriate based on the context.

2. Learn to think on your feet and provide answers to questions quickly even if you have little practice with a particular subject matter.

3. Make use of a range of tenses, structures and rich vocabulary during this part of the exam. This will foster a positive impression and provide you with the confidence to perform at a high level during the other parts of the exam.

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(CAE) C1 Advanced: Speaking Part 2 - Format

C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking Part 2: Example Topics

C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking Part 2: Tips

In this article, you will find lots of useful tips, examples and advice to help you pass CAE speaking part 2 of the C1 Advanced exam. This is a test sample of what the real Cambridge exam looks like.

(CAE) C1 Advanced: Speaking Part 2 - Format

Timing:
A 1-minute 'long turn' for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate. The total time for Part 2 is 4 minutes.

Task type and interaction:
An individual 'long turn' for each candidate with a response from the second candidate. In turn, the candidates are given 3 photographs and asked to talk about any 2 of them

Focus:
The focus is on organising a larger unit of discourse; comparing, describing, expressing opinions and speculating.

Description:
Part 2 provides you with the opportunity to speak for one minute without interruption. Each candidate is presented with a set of pictures and asked to comment on each and react to them. A prompt is given to you in the form of a direct question written above the pictures. You are asked to compare and contrast, speculate and express viewpoints about two of the three pictures shown. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to organise your thoughts and ideas. In addition, you will be asked to comment on your fellow candidate's response for approximately 30 seconds.

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Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you three pictures. I'd like you to talk about two of them on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question briefly about your partner's pictures.

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C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking Part 2: Tips

1. Practise speaking for extended periods of time so that you become familiar with speaking for one minute uninterrupted. Sometimes candidates finish their long turn too soon, for they are unprepared for how long one minute takes.

2. Collect pictures from various forms of media and group them into sets and speculate on what might you be asked to talk about in a Part 2 task in the exam.

3. Avoid 'closure' cues such as "That's it." or " I'm done." Speak until the interlocutor says, "Thank you." With this approach, you will maximise the time available for each 1-minute long turn.

4. Spend time organising your ideas coherently. Become familiar with useful phrases that link ideas and compare images. Develop your own list of appropriate phrases during your preparation providing you with a broad range of language and structures to draw on when necessary.

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C1 Advanced (CAE): Speaking Part 3 - Format

(CAE) C1 Advanced: Speaking Part 3 - Example Topics

(CAE) C1 Advanced: Speaking Part 3 - Tips

In this article, you will find lots of useful tips, examples and advice to help you pass CAE speaking part 3 of the C1 Advanced exam. This is a test sample of what the real Cambridge exam looks like.

C1 Advanced (CAE): Speaking Part 3 - Format

Task type and interaction:
Cae speaking part 3 is a two-way conversation between the candidates. The candidates are given spoken instructions with written stimuli, which are used in a discussion and a decision-making task. The conversation is divided into a discussion phase (2 minutes) and a decision phase (1 minute). Candidates are given approximately 15 seconds to initially read the task before starting to speak.

Focus:
The focus is on sustaining an interaction, exchanging ideas, expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing, suggesting, speculating, evaluating, reaching a decision through negotiation, etc.

Description:
Cae speaking part 3 evaluates your ability to engage in a discussion and develop a negotiated decision. You will be provided with oral instructions and written prompts to form the foundation for the two tasks. You are required to discuss some or even all of the prompts related to a question, expressing and justifying opinions as well as speculating. Then, you will be asked another question which you will be asked to engage your fellow candidate in working towards a decision through negotiation.

The first task will be introduced with the words: " Here are some .. . and a question about them". The document with the written prompts and the central question will then be placed in front of you and the other candidate. You will be given 15 seconds to read the question and the prompts, which will be made explicit with the words: "You now have some time to look at the task."

Following this component, you are then provided with another task whereby you must make a decision. You will be prompted with the following words: " Now you have a minute to decide ... " . The choice will be related to the prompts you have been discussing.

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(CAE) C1 Advanced: Speaking Part 3 - Example Topics

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Interlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for about two minutes. (3 minutes for groups of three) minutes. (3 minutes for groups of three).

Then, you need to talk to each other about the topic.

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Below you will find some useful tips that will make it easier for you to pass the CAE speaking part 3:

1. Employ conversation fillers like "Well" or " Let me see" to give yourself some more time to gather your thoughts. Of course, refrain from overusing these expressions as it will limit your range of language. Adopt a strategy of engaging your fellow candidate in the talk, though avoid relying on him or her too much.

2. Maintain a notebook of phrases that facilitate your ability to interject your thoughts politely or manners of soliciting a response from the other candidate. Develop a range of expressions to seem natural and to avoid repetition.

3. Avoid the tendency to rush through the prompts in the discussion. It is more effective to deal with several of them in depth rather than trying to explore all of them superficially.

4. Focus on formulating your own original thoughts on the visual stimuli provided. Merely agreeing or echoing what your fellow candidate says will not facilitate your ability to demonstrate your command of the language.

5. Simulate the exam environment with a friend or colleague to practise expressing your opinion, interjecting your thoughts and soliciting a response from another person. This will enable you to become more comfortable with the exam format.

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C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking Part 4: Format

(CAE) C1 Advanced: Speaking Part 4 - Example Topics

(CAE) C1 Advanced: Speaking Part 4 - Tips

Are you preparing for C1 Advanced (CAE)? Not sure what's in the speaking part 4? Do you want to improve your skills? Great!

You'll find here a lot of useful tips, examples and advice to help you pass. This is a test sample of what the real Cambridge exam looks like.

C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking Part 4: Format

Task type and interaction:
A discussion on topics related to the collaborative task (spoken questions).

Focus:
The focus is on expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing and speculating.

Description:
This section of the exam evaluates your skill at engaging in a conversation based on the content raised in the collaborative task in Part 3. For Part 4, the interlocutor will moderate the discussion by asking questions that expand upon the topics explored in Part 3. The questions may well focus on more abstract issues as the discussion develops.

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(CAE) C1 Advanced: Speaking Part 4 - Example Topics

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(CAE) C1 Advanced: Speaking Part 4 - Tips

1. When practising Part 3, try to predict what types of questions you may encounter in Part 4. Try this with a friend or classmate and exchange feedback and ideas to enrich your depth of knowledge.

2. Note you are not being evaluated on your ideas, rather simply your ability to express them.

3. Remember to not interrupt your fellow candidate or try to monopolise the discussion.

4. Train yourself to respond quickly to the questions you are asked by using expressions that enable you to play for time such as: "Well that's something I've never considered, though, I'd have to say ... ".

5. Refine your skills over time under simulated test conditions, especially in terms of time requirements. In addition, the impression you make at the end of the exam is equally important as the one you make at the beginning.

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