Cambridge B1 Preliminary
B1 Preliminary (PET) - Speaking Practice One
Here, you have a full Speaking test. What the examiner says is shown in italics.
Speaking Part One: Interview
2-3 minutes
Good morning/afternoon/evening. Can I have your mark sheets, please? I'm ________ and this is ________ .
What's your name? Where do you live/come from? Thank you.
And what's your name? Where do you live/come from? Thank you.
Phase 1 questions:
Do you work or are you a student? [Follow up: What do you do/study?]
Phase 2 questions (select one or more for each candidate):
What do you like to do in your free time?
How do you prefer to spend your weekends?
What's your favourite way to relax?
Do you enjoy outdoor or indoor activities more?
Speaking Part Two: Extended Turn
3 minutes
Now, I'm going to give each of you a photograph. I'd like you to talk about your photograph.
A, here is your photograph. It shows people sharing a meal together. B, you just listen.
A, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.
Back-up prompts if needed:
- What kind of situation does this show?
- What's the setting?
- What's happening in the photo?
Thank you. Now, B, here is your photograph. It shows people playing a game. A, you just listen.
Back-up prompts if needed:
- What kind of situation does this show?
- What's the setting?
- What's happening in the photo?
Speaking Part Three: Discussion
2-3 minutes
Now you're going to talk together. You're planning a social gathering. Look at these different options. Talk together about the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Then choose the best idea.
Speaking Part Four: General Discussion
3 minutes
Now let's talk about socializing and relationships.
Questions selected from:
- What makes a good social life?
- Is it better to have a large or small social circle?
- How do you stay in contact with people?
- What role does social media play in your social life?
- What's your ideal way to spend time with others?
- Do you prefer quiet evenings at home or going out?
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
