CAE Speaking_test1

Use the active words and grammar patterns in the script under the video to practice answering the questions in it.

Speaking Test – Examiner Script (Restored)

Good morning.
My name is Becca, and this is my colleague, Charles.

And your names are?

Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.

Candidate A, where are you from?
And what do you do there?

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Thank you, Candidate B.

How long have you been studying English?

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And what do you enjoy most about learning English?

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Thank you, Candidate A.

What would you like to be doing in five years’ time?

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Candidate B, do you enjoy listening to the same type of music as your friends?

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Thank you. That is the end of this part of the test.


Now, 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 one minute, and also to answer a question.
Your partner will then briefly comment on your pictures.

Candidate A, it’s your turn first.

Here are your pictures.
They show people doing activities that can be challenging.

I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why the people might be finding these activities challenging, and which activity might give them the most satisfaction.

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All right?


Thank you, Candidate A.

Candidate B, which activity do you think is the most challenging?

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Now, Candidate B, here are your pictures.
They show people learning about the past.

I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say what the advantages are of learning about the past in these ways.

Thank you, Candidate B.

Candidate A, which do you think is the least effective way to learn about the past?

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CAE Speaking (Part 3–4): Active expressions for discussion (C1–C2)

StartOpening & structuring

  • Shall we start with…? — Давай начнём с…?
  • Maybe we could look at… first. — Может, сначала рассмотрим…
  • Let’s take these one by one. — Давай разберём по пунктам.
  • As a starting point, … — Для начала…
  • To put it simply, … — Проще говоря…

CompareComparing & contrasting

  • Whereas …, … — В то время как…, …
  • In contrast to …, … — В отличие от…, …
  • On balance, … seems more … — В целом … кажется более …
  • It’s not so much … as … — Скорее не …, а …
  • Compared to …, … is far more … — По сравнению с…, … гораздо более …

BuildDeveloping ideas

  • That said, … — При этом…
  • Having said that, … — С другой стороны…
  • What I mean is … — Я имею в виду…
  • In other words, … — Другими словами…
  • To a large extent, … — В значительной степени…

AgreeAgreeing & partially agreeing

  • I see what you mean. — Понимаю, что ты имеешь в виду.
  • I’d go along with that, up to a point. — В целом согласен/согласна, но не полностью.
  • That’s a fair point. — Это справедливое замечание.
  • I’m with you on that. — Тут я согласен/согласна.
  • That’s true, especially if … — Это верно, особенно если…

DisagreeDisagreeing politely

  • I’m not entirely convinced. — Я не совсем уверен/уверена.
  • I’d question whether … — Я бы усомнился/усомнилась, что…
  • I take your point, but … — Понимаю твою мысль, но…
  • That may be the case, however … — Возможно, но…
  • It would be premature to say that … — Было бы преждевременно утверждать, что…

DecideReaching a decision

  • So, which one should we go for? — Так что выберем?
  • If we had to choose, I’d opt for … — Если выбирать, я бы выбрал(а)…
  • Overall, I’d say … is the most significant. — В целом, я бы сказал(а), что … самое важное.
  • What matters most is whether … — Главное — это то, … ли…
  • We seem to agree that … — Похоже, мы согласны, что…

Thank you. Now, I’d like you to talk about something together.

For about two minutes, here are some special qualities or skills people might need to be successful at work nowadays, and a question for you to discuss.

First, you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about why people might need special qualities or skills to be successful at work nowadays.

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Thank you.

You now have about one minute to decide which quality is the most important for employers when they take on new employees.

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Thank you, Candidate A.

Which is more important in a job: personality or practical experience?

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Candidate B, do you agree?

It may be.

What type of jobs should be most highly valued and paid?

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Candidate A, what do you think?

Do you think it’s better to do one job all your life, or to change jobs frequently?

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Should there be a compulsory retirement age, or should people be allowed to work for as long as they want?

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Thank you. That is the end of the test.


CAE Speaking test_2

CAE Speaking Test 2 – Robots & AI

Theme: The growing role of robots and artificial intelligence in modern society.


Part 1 – Interview

Examiner → Candidate A / B

  1. Do you enjoy using new technology in your everyday life?
  2. How often do you use digital devices to help you at home or at work?
  3. Would you feel comfortable relying on technology as you get older?

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Part 2 – Long Turn

Examiner → Candidate A

I’m going to give you three pictures.
They show different ways in which robots are used in society.

I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say how the role of robots differs in these situations, and which role you think is more beneficial for society.

⏱ 1 minute

 
Get Ready: 00:01

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Examiner → Candidate B

Which role of robots do you think will become the most common in the future?

⏱ ~20 seconds

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Part 3 – Collaborative Task_Variant 1

Examiner → Candidates A & B

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together.

Here are some possible effects of robots and artificial intelligence on society:

Employment
job displacement / new roles
 
Healthcare
diagnosis, monitoring, care
Creativity
art, design, innovation
How might robots and AI affect people’s lives?
Independence
elderly & disabled support
Quality of life
comfort, efficiency, safety

Talk to each other about how the increasing use of robots might affect people’s lives, and decide which area will be affected the most.

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Get Ready: 00:01

Part 3_Variant2

Diagram – Conveniences robots and AI bring us

Automation of routine tasks
(chores, repetitive work)
 
Efficiency & productivity
(faster, fewer errors, 24/7)
Healthcare & safety
(diagnostics, monitoring, hazardous tasks)
What conveniences do robots and AI bring to people nowadays?
Independence & accessibility
(elderly/disabled support, smart homes)
Decision support & information access
(analysis, recommendations, prediction)

Discussion prompt: Which of these conveniences has had the greatest impact on everyday life?

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Part 4 – Discussion

Examiner → Candidates

  1. Do you think robots will ever replace humans in creative professions?
  2. What are the possible dangers of becoming too dependent on technology?
  3. Should there be limits on how robots are used in everyday life?
  4. In your opinion, who should be responsible if a robot causes harm — manufacturers or users?

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Get Ready: 00:01