SPM Speaking Test: Format & Overview

How much does the speaking test contribute to the overall SPM grade?

• 50%

• 20%

• 25%

• 10%

How is the format of the SPM speaking test?

• Group

• Pair

• Soliloquy

• Individually

What is the CEFR range for the SPM speaking test?

• A2 – C1

• A1 – A2

• A2 – B1

• B1 – B2

How long is the SPM speaking test overall?

• 3 – 4 minutes

• 13 minutes

• 4 – 5 minutes

• 20 seconds

Which is the correct sequence for Part 3 of the SPM speaking test?

• discussion task - further discussion task- decision question

• decision question -discussion task - further discussion task

• discussion task -  decision question -further discussion task

As the speaking test progresses from Part 1 to Part 3…

• interlocutor will be more involved in the interaction.

• interlocutor will be less involved in the interaction.

• interlocutor will join the interaction more directly.

The interaction pattern for Part 1 of the SPM speaking test is…

• candidates ask questions to each other.

• candidates negotiate among each other to reach a decision.

• interlocutor interviews candidates.

• candidates produce response based on written prompts.

How long should interlocutor interviews candidates in Part 1?

• 5 minutes for each candidate

• 3 - 4 minutes

• 1 minute

• 20 seconds

Part 2 of the SPM speaking test consists of:

• Discussion of HOTS question

• Discussion & decision making

• Interlocutor interviews candidates

• Individual long-turn task & listening candidate response question

For Part 2 & Part 3 of the SPM speaking test, how should candidates be penalized if they do not follow the prompt to a tee?

• They should not be penalized for failing to cover a particular prompt or answering them in a specific order.

• They will be penalized in the communicative competence criterion.

• They will be penalized in the vocabulary  criterion.

• They will be penalized in the overall spoken performance scale.