CAE Speaking Exam Preparation Quiz

What is the main enemy in any speaking exam according to the text?

• Vocabulary problems

• Grammar problems

• Nerves

• Fluency

How long is the speaking exam compared to other papers?

• 20-30 minutes

• 8-19 minutes

• 1 hour

• Less than 5 minutes

What is the passing score for PET, KET, First, Advanced and Proficiency exams?

• 5-6

• 4-5

• 3-4

• 1-2

What is a 'repair strategy' in the context of the speaking exam?

• Not speaking at all

• Correcting mistakes

• Ignoring mistakes

• Avoiding mistakes

What is the importance of being interesting in the speaking exam?

• It's not necessary

• It's a distraction

• It helps to engage the examiner

• It doesn't matter

What does 'interactive communication' refer to in the speaking exam?

• Ignoring the other candidate

• Engaging with the other candidate

• Talking to the examiner only

• Talking to yourself

What is the benefit of acknowledging and developing the other candidate's point in the exam?

• It shows good communication skills

• It confuses the examiner

• It wastes time

• It's not necessary

What is the advice regarding using humor in the speaking exam?

• Be yourself and use it if appropriate

• It's not allowed

• Use it sparingly

• Avoid it completely

What should you focus on in the speaking exam instead of grammar and vocabulary?

• Answering questions and listening

• Grammar and vocabulary only

• Pronunciation only

• Fluency only