Cambridge IGCSE™ (9–1)

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0993/03

Paper 3 Speaking For examination from 2024
SPECIMEN TEACHER’S/EXAMINER’S NOTES Approximately 15 minutes
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The information in this document is confidential and must NOT reach candidates either directly or
indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
● This booklet contains:
(a) administrative guidance on conducting the tests
(b) marking criteria
(c) copies of assessments A–F with notes for the teacher/examiner.

This specimen paper is for general illustrative purposes. Please note the live question
paper will have 10 assessment cards.

This document has 22 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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CONTENTS

PREPARATION IN ADVANCE OF THE SPEAKING TESTS 3

ON THE DAY OF THE SPEAKING TESTS 3

RECORDING THE TESTS 4

CONDUCTING THE SPEAKING TEST 5

Additional instructions on conducting Part 2 of the test 6

Additional instructions on conducting Part 1 and Part 3 of the test 6

General advice 6

AFTER COMPLETING ALL THE SPEAKING TESTS AT THE CENTRE 7

MARKING CRITERIA 8

SPEAKING ASSESSMENT A 10

SPEAKING ASSESSMENT B 12

SPEAKING ASSESSMENT C 14

SPEAKING ASSESSMENT D 16

SPEAKING ASSESSMENT E 18

SPEAKING ASSESSMENT F 20

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PREPARATION IN ADVANCE OF THE SPEAKING TESTS

• Centres must ensure well in advance of the tests that a suitably quiet room is available, and that
recording equipment is in good order.

• Centres receive a set of Speaking Assessment cards with this set of Teacher’s/Examiner’s Notes.
These cards must not be opened until one working day before the test. Both the cards and the
notes must remain confidential and must be kept in a secure place by the centre until the end of
the examination period.

ON THE DAY OF THE SPEAKING TESTS

• All tests must be recorded in full throughout. The recording must not be paused or stopped at any
point during the test.

• The Speaking test must be conducted in English throughout.

• The Speaking tests must take place in a suitable examination room under exam conditions.
Adequate supervision must be provided to ensure that candidates leaving the examination room
do not communicate with those waiting to enter.

• No other person should be present during the Speaking test, with the exception of another teacher/
examiner, moderator or representative of Cambridge International.

• The examiner, and not the candidate, selects one of the Speaking Assessment cards before the
candidate enters the examination room.

• Candidates cannot bring any notes into the examination room. They are not allowed to consult
dictionaries or make any written notes.

• Candidates are allowed to ask for clarification if necessary, at any point during the test.

• The examiner should be positioned so that he or she is facing the candidate, with a table or desk
in between. The examiner must not allow candidates to see notes made by the examiner.

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RECORDING THE TESTS

Before the start of the Speaking test session, centres must make sure their recording equipment is
in good working order by testing the equipment in the room where the Speaking tests will take place.
Check audibility levels to avoid adjusting the volume during the Speaking test and ensure there is
no extraneous noise in the examination room. Checks for audibility should continue throughout the
Speaking test session.

Once the Speaking test has begun, the recording must run without interruption. Each recording should
begin with a clear statement by the examiner as follows:

Centre number: [e.g.] AZ999

Centre name: [e.g.] Abcxyz Academy
Examination: 0993 English as a Second Language
Examiner name: [e.g.] Ms Z Abced
Date: [e.g.] 1 April 2024.

Each candidate should be clearly indicated by the examiner as follows:

Candidate number: [e.g.] 0021

Candidate name: [e.g.] Abdi Zachariah

At the end of the recording the examiner should state clearly ‘end of recording’.

Before the sample recordings are submitted, spot checks must be made to ensure that every candidate
is clearly audible. Each track should be renamed, giving the candidate number and name, rather than
‘track 1’, ‘track 2’, etc. A separate audio track is required for each candidate.

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CONDUCTING THE SPEAKING TEST

Refer to the Speaking Assessments on pages 10–21 for details of the tests. The Speaking tests should
proceed as follows:

Task Duration Task focus

Introduction Approximately Start the recording.
1 minute State the candidate’s number and name. Welcome the
candidate and read out the examiner script.

This part is not assessed.

Warm-up Approximately Use the warm-up to put the candidate at ease by conducting
1–2 minutes a short conversation using the questions provided.

This part is not assessed.

Part 1: Interview Approximately Tell the candidate the topic for this part by reading out the
2–3 minutes examiner script. Conduct a short interview with the candidate
by asking the questions provided on this topic.

This part is assessed.

Part 2: Short talk Approximately Preparation period for short talk
3–4 minutes Read out the examiner script and give the Speaking
including Assessment card to the candidate. The candidate has
1-minute up to 1 minute to read the card and prepare for the talk.
preparation Candidates are not allowed to make any written notes.
time
Short talk
The candidate talks on their own about the topic on the card.
The candidate can keep the card until the end of the short
talk.

This part is assessed.

Part 3: Discussion Approximately Read out the examiner script and conduct a discussion
3–4 minutes using the questions related to the topic in Part 2.

This part is assessed.

The total duration of the Speaking test, from the beginning of the introduction to the end of
Part 3, should be between 10–15 minutes and recorded in full.

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Additional instructions on conducting Part 2 of the test

If the candidate has not started speaking after approximately 15 seconds, prompt the candidate by
reading the following script:

Examiner script: Are you ready to start talking about the points on the card?

If the candidate has still not responded after another 5 seconds, prompt the candidate again by
reading the following:

Examiner script: Would you like to tell me about the options on the card?

If the candidate still does not start, move on to Part 3 of the test by saying the following:

Examiner script: Thank you. Can I have the card back, please? Now let’s move on to Part 3 of the
test.

If the candidate appears to be unable to continue, ask the following before moving on to Part 3 of the
test:

Examiner script: Is there anything else you would like to say? Thank you. Can I have the card back,
please? Now let’s move on to Part 3 of the test.

Additional instructions on conducting Part 1 and Part 3 of the test

To elicit further discussion before moving on to another question, use any of the following:

Examiner script:
• Can you tell me more about …?
• Can you tell me why…?
• Can you explain what you mean …?
• Can you give me any examples of …?

If a candidate has very little to say in response to a question after prompting, move on to the next
one.

General advice

1 To conduct Speaking tests effectively:

• try to put candidates at their ease from the beginning (smiling as they enter the room,
indicating where they should sit) while maintaining a clear sense that the Speaking test is
being conducted in a formal examination situation
• be sensitive to candidates’ circumstances when selecting the card. If you become aware
during the warm-up that a topic may be inappropriate for the candidate in question, consider
selecting another card
• show interest in candidates’ responses
• encourage candidates to develop their responses by using additional questions.

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Please avoid:
• distracting candidates
• interrupting with your own views or correcting mistakes
• showing impatience or too much surprise
• giving the impression that there are ‘right’ answers to questions or that the test is a test of
knowledge
• indicating how well the candidate has performed by using phrases such as, ‘well done’, ‘that
was very good’.

2 Please consider the following when marking:

Be objective. Do not allow any knowledge of a candidate’s personality and attributes to influence
objective assessment. For example, knowledge that a candidate is very conscientious should not
be taken into account when assessing his or her Speaking test. If the candidate’s performance
is affected because he or she faces difficult circumstances or personal problems at the time of
the test, this should be dealt with by an exams officer via special considerations procedures.
Examiners must not make any separate allowance themselves.

Be positive. Marking the test should be seen as giving credit for what candidates can do, not
penalising them for what they cannot do. This does not mean that matters of inaccuracy in, for
example, grammar and pronunciation are to be overlooked, but is a reminder that a Speaking test
is intended to credit positive achievement. Remember that it is not necessary for a candidate to be
of first language speaker standard to be given maximum marks within any single category.

Be consistent. It is important that the marking criteria are applied in the same way for all the
candidates at the centre so that a reliable rank order for the centre is obtained.

AFTER COMPLETING ALL THE SPEAKING TESTS AT THE CENTRE

• If using more than one examiner, internal moderation must be carried out by the centre so that a
common standard is applied to all candidates. Further guidance on carrying out internal moderation
at the centre is available in the Cambridge Handbook and on the Cambridge International website.

• Refer to the Cambridge Handbook for detailed instructions on submitting marks and samples. You
should keep a copy of each Speaking test in case of loss or damage to the original. If the sample
sent to Cambridge International is inaudible or faulty in any way, you may be asked to provide a
replacement.

• The teacher responsible for internal moderation at the centre must ensure that the sample covers
the whole mark range of the candidates at the centre, with marks spaced as evenly as possible
from the top mark to the lowest mark. Where there is more than one teacher involved, the sample
must include, in equal number, candidates tested by all teachers.

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 MARKING CRITERIA

The marking criteria must be applied consistently to all three parts of the test, resulting in an overall mark for each of the four criteria.

Level Grammar Vocabulary Development Pronunciation Marks

5 • a range of simple and complex • a wide range of • responses are relevant • pronunciation is clear 9–10
structures used vocabulary used and consistently well- • intonation is frequently
• structures are used mostly precisely to discuss a developed used effectively to convey
accurately; errors are rare and do variety of ideas, facts • communication is intended meaning
not impede understanding and opinions maintained with ease
4 • a range of simple structures used; • a sufficient range • responses are relevant • pronunciation is mostly 7–8
complex structures are attempted of vocabulary used and mostly developed clear; inaccuracies do not

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• simple structures are used mostly appropriately to discuss • communication is impede communication
accurately; errors often occur a variety of ideas, facts maintained with • intonation is sometimes
when attempting to use more and opinions occasional support used effectively to convey
complex structures but these do intended meaning
not impede understanding
• • • •
8

3 a range of simple structures used; a range of vocabulary responses are relevant pronunciation is mostly 5–6
complex structures occasionally used mostly with attempts at clear; inaccuracies

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attempted appropriately to discuss development occasionally impede
• simple structures may not be simple ideas, facts and • communication is communication
used accurately; errors may opinions maintained but with • intonation is rarely used
impede understanding frequent support effectively to convey
intended meaning
2 • a limited range of only simple • a limited range of • responses are mostly • pronunciation is frequently 3–4
structures used vocabulary used to relevant but limited unclear; inaccuracies often
• structures rarely used accurately; discuss basic facts and • communication may not impede communication
errors frequently impede opinions always be maintained • intonation is not used
understanding even with frequent effectively to convey
support intended meaning
1 • response limited to widely-spaced • insufficient vocabulary • responses are brief and • pronunciation is 1–2
single words or short phrases to convey the most infrequent unclear and impedes
basic facts and opinions • communication is not communication
achieved even with • intonation is not a feature
frequent support
0 No creditable response. No creditable response. No creditable response. No creditable response. 0
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SPEAKING ASSESSMENT A

Introduction (approximately 1 minute)

Start the recording, give the candidate’s number and name and welcome the candidate. Then
read the following to the candidate:

Examiner script: First, we will start with a short warm-up where I will ask you some questions to find
out more about you. This part is not assessed. After the warm-up there are three
assessed parts to the test: an interview, a short talk and a discussion.

Warm–up (1–2 minutes)

Use the following questions to find out more about the candidate.

• Can you tell me about your friends?

• What would you like to do when you finish school?
• What kind of music do you like?

Part 1 Interview (2–3 minutes)

Read the following script to the candidate and ask the questions listed below in the order given.
Allow the candidate to respond to each question as fully as they can before you move on to the
next one.

Examiner script: The first assessed part of the test is an interview. I am going to ask you some questions
about where you live. Try to say as much as you can for each question. Before we
start, do you have any questions?

Where you live

• Can you tell me about the town or village where you live?
• What can you do in your free time in your area?
• Do you think it is healthier to live in a town or the country? Why? Why not?

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Part 2 Short talk (3–4 minutes)

Read out the following script and then give the candidate the card A school trip.

Examiner script: The second assessed part of the test is a short talk. I will give you a card and you
will have one minute to read it and think about what you want to say. You should talk
about the points on the card. You can’t make any written notes, but you can ask me if
there is anything you do not understand. You may keep the card until the end of the
short talk. Here is your card.

A school trip

Your teacher is planning a school trip and has given your class the following two options:

• a visit to a museum
• a visit to a sports and activity centre.

Compare the two options and say which one you would prefer, and why.

Allow one minute for preparation and then ask the candidate to start the short talk.

Examiner script: You now have up to 2 minutes to talk about the topic on the card. I will stop you after
two minutes, but do not worry if you have not finished your talk. Would you like to
start?

After two minutes, thank the candidate and collect the card. Then move on to Part 3 of the test.

Examiner script: Thank you. Can I have the card back, please? Now let’s move on to Part 3 of the test.

Part 3 Discussion (3–4 minutes)

Select questions as appropriate to develop a discussion based on the short talk in Part 2. Avoid
asking questions on aspects the candidate has already talked about. If the candidate responds
at length, it may not be necessary to use all the questions.

Examiner script: Now I am going to ask you a few questions related to the topic you have just talked
about. This part of the test will last approximately three minutes. Before we start, do
you have any questions?

• Do you think students should be involved in planning a school trip?

• Parents should join their children on school trips. What do you think?
• You learn more on a school trip than in the classroom. Do you agree?
• Is it a good idea for students to spend a short time in a school abroad?

Examiner script: Thank you. This is the end of the test. End of recording.

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SPEAKING ASSESSMENT B

Introduction (approximately 1 minute)

Start the recording, give the candidate’s number and name and welcome the candidate. Then
read the following to the candidate:

Examiner script: First, we will start with a short warm-up where I will ask you some questions to find
out more about you. This part is not assessed. After the warm-up there are three
assessed parts to the test: an interview, a short talk and a discussion.

Warm–up (1–2 minutes)

Use the following questions to find out more about the candidate.

• Where do you live?

• What did you do during your last holiday?
• What subject do you most enjoy at school?

Part 1 Interview (2–3 minutes)

Read the following script to the candidate and ask the questions listed below in the order given.
Allow the candidate to respond to each question as fully as they can before you move on to the
next one.

Examiner script: The first assessed part of the test is an interview. I am going to ask you some questions
about shopping. Try to say as much as you can for each question. Before we start,
do you have any questions?

Shopping

• Can you tell me about your favourite place to shop?

• Can you tell me about something you bought recently and why you bought it?
• Do you think all shopping will be online in the future? Why? Why not?

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Part 2 Short talk (3–4 minutes)

Read out the following script and then give the candidate the card Moving house.

Examiner script: The second assessed part of the test is a short talk. I will give you a card and you
will have one minute to read it and think about what you want to say. You should talk
about the points on the card. You can’t make any written notes, but you can ask me if
there is anything you do not understand. You may keep the card until the end of the
short talk. Here is your card.

Moving house

Your family are planning to move house and are considering the following options:

• an apartment in the city

• a house in the countryside.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Say which option you would
prefer, and why.

Allow one minute for preparation and then ask the candidate to start the short talk.

Examiner script: You now have up to 2 minutes to talk about the topic on the card. I will stop you after
two minutes, but do not worry if you have not finished your talk. Would you like to
start?

After two minutes, thank the candidate and collect the card. Then move on to Part 3 of the test.

Examiner script: Thank you. Can I have the card back, please? Now let’s move on to Part 3 of the test.

Part 3 Discussion (3–4 minutes)

Select questions as appropriate to develop a discussion based on the short talk in Part 2. Avoid
asking questions on aspects the candidate has already talked about. If the candidate responds
at length, it may not be necessary to use all the questions.

Examiner script: Now I am going to ask you a few questions related to the topic you have just talked
about. This part of the test will last approximately three minutes. Before we start, do
you have any questions?

• Do you think that children should be involved in making the decision about moving house?
• There is an opinion that people who live in the city and people who live in the countryside are
different. What do you think?
• In many cultures, older family members live with the younger family members. Do you think this
is a good idea?
• Many people think it is a good idea to live in different countries if you can. Do you agree?

Examiner script: Thank you. This is the end of the test. End of recording.

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SPEAKING ASSESSMENT C

Introduction (approximately 1 minute)

Start the recording, give the candidate’s number and name and welcome the candidate. Then
read the following to the candidate:

Examiner script: First, we will start with a short warm-up where I will ask you some questions to find
out more about you. This part is not assessed. After the warm-up there are three
assessed parts to the test: an interview, a short talk and a discussion.

Warm–up (1–2 minutes)

Use the following questions to find out more about the candidate.

• Can you tell me about your friends?

• What subject do you most enjoy at school?
• What kind of music do you like?

Part 1 Interview (2–3 minutes)

Read the following script to the candidate and ask the questions listed below in the order given.
Allow the candidate to respond to each question as fully as they can before you move on to the
next one.

Examiner script: The first assessed part of the test is an interview. I am going to ask you some questions
about travel. Try to say as much as you can for each question. Before we start, do
you have any questions?

Travel

• Can you tell me about the things you always take with you when you go on holiday?
• Can you tell me about a journey you enjoyed?
• Do you think flying is the best way to travel long distances? Why? Why not?

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Part 2 Short talk (3–4 minutes)

Read out the following script and then give the candidate the card A new film.

Examiner script: The second assessed part of the test is a short talk. I will give you a card and you
will have one minute to read it and think about what you want to say. You should talk
about the points on the card. You can’t make any written notes, but you can ask me if
there is anything you do not understand. You may keep the card until the end of the
short talk. Here is your card.

A new film

A new film is coming out and there are two options for watching it:

• in a cinema
• online on your phone or laptop.

Compare the two options and say which one you would prefer, and why.

Allow one minute for preparation and then ask the candidate to start the short talk.

Examiner script: You now have up to 2 minutes to talk about the topic on the card. I will stop you after
two minutes, but do not worry if you have not finished your talk. Would you like to
start?

After two minutes, thank the candidate and collect the card. Then move on to Part 3 of the test.

Examiner script: Thank you. Can I have the card back, please? Now let’s move on to Part 3 of the test.

Part 3 Discussion (3–4 minutes)

Select questions as appropriate to develop a discussion based on the short talk in Part 2. Avoid
asking questions on aspects the candidate has already talked about. If the candidate responds
at length, it may not be necessary to use all the questions.

Examiner script: Now I am going to ask you a few questions related to the topic you have just talked
about. This part of the test will last approximately three minutes. Before we start, do
you have any questions?

• Do you think film stars make good role models?

• Is working in the film industry a good career choice?
• Many people store a lot of information and photos on their mobile phones. Is this a good idea?
• How important is to have the latest smartphone?

Examiner script: Thank you. This is the end of the test. End of recording.

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SPEAKING ASSESSMENT D

Introduction (approximately 1 minute)

Start the recording, give the candidate’s number and name and welcome the candidate. Then
read the following to the candidate:

Examiner script: First, we will start with a short warm-up where I will ask you some questions to find
out more about you. This part is not assessed. After the warm-up there are three
assessed parts to the test: an interview, a short talk and a discussion.

Warm–up (1–2 minutes)

Use the following questions to find out more about the candidate.

• Where do you live?

• Can you tell me something about your interests?
• What would you like to do when you finish school?

Part 1 Interview (2–3 minutes)

Read the following script to the candidate and ask the questions listed below in the order given.
Allow the candidate to respond to each question as fully as they can before you move on to the
next one.

Examiner script: The first assessed part of the test is an interview. I am going to ask you some questions
about holidays. Try to say as much as you can for each question. Before we start, do
you have any questions?

Holidays

• Can you tell me about places where people like to go on holiday in your country?
• Can you tell me about your last holiday?
• Do you think it is a good idea to go on holiday abroad? Why? Why not?

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Part 2 Short talk (3–4 minutes)

Read out the following script and then give the candidate the card Celebrating a birthday.

Examiner script: The second assessed part of the test is a short talk. I will give you a card and you
will have one minute to read it and think about what you want to say. You should talk
about the points on the card. You can’t make any written notes, but you can ask me if
there is anything you do not understand. You may keep the card until the end of the
short talk. Here is your card.

Celebrating a birthday

It is your friend’s birthday soon. You are considering the best way to make it memorable for your
friend. You can either:

• organise a surprise party

• give a special gift.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Say which option you would
prefer, and why.

Allow one minute for preparation and then ask the candidate to start the short talk.

Examiner script: You now have up to 2 minutes to talk about the topic on the card. I will stop you after
two minutes, but do not worry if you have not finished your talk. Would you like to
start?

After two minutes, thank the candidate and collect the card. Then move on to Part 3 of the test.

Examiner script: Thank you. Can I have the card back, please? Now let’s move on to Part 3 of the test.

Part 3 Discussion (3–4 minutes)

Select questions as appropriate to develop a discussion based on the short talk in Part 2. Avoid
asking questions on aspects the candidate has already talked about. If the candidate responds
at length, it may not be necessary to use all the questions.

Examiner script: Now I am going to ask you a few questions related to the topic you have just talked
about. This part of the test will last approximately three minutes. Before we start, do
you have any questions?

• Is it better to celebrate special occasions with family or friends? What do you think?
• What is more satisfying: to receive a gift or to give one?
• Some people think that you can only be friends with people who have similar interests to you.
Do you agree?
• Many people think that it is better to go to a shop to buy certain things rather than buy them
online. What do you think?

Examiner script: Thank you. This is the end of the test. End of recording.

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SPEAKING ASSESSMENT E

Introduction (approximately 1 minute)

Start the recording, give the candidate’s number and name and welcome the candidate. Then
read the following to the candidate:

Examiner script: First, we will start with a short warm-up where I will ask you some questions to find
out more about you. This part is not assessed. After the warm-up there are three
assessed parts to the test: an interview, a short talk and a discussion.

Warm–up (1–2 minutes)

Use the following questions to find out more about the candidate.

• What subject do you most enjoy at school?

• Can you tell me something about your family?
• Where would you like to go on your next holiday?

Part 1 Interview (2–3 minutes)

Read the following script to the candidate and ask the questions listed below in the order given.
Allow the candidate to respond to each question as fully as they can before you move on to the
next one.

Examiner script: The first assessed part of the test is an interview. I am going to ask you some questions
about food. Try to say as much as you can for each question. Before we start, do you
have any questions?

Food

• Can you tell me about your favourite food?

• Do you prefer eating at home or in a restaurant?
• Do you think young people should learn about healthy eating habits? Why? Why not?

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Part 2 Short talk (3–4 minutes)

Read out the following script and then give the candidate the card Reducing pollution.

Examiner script: The second assessed part of the test is a short talk. I will give you a card and you
will have one minute to read it and think about what you want to say. You should talk
about the points on the card. You can’t make any written notes, but you can ask me if
there is anything you do not understand. You may keep the card until the end of the
short talk. Here is your card.

Reducing pollution

You want to help reduce pollution in your local area and you are thinking about doing the following:

• not using plastic

• walking or cycling to school.

Discuss how easy or difficult these options would be for you. Say which option you would
prefer, and why.

Allow one minute for preparation and then ask the candidate to start the short talk.

Examiner script: You now have up to 2 minutes to talk about the topic on the card. I will stop you after
two minutes, but do not worry if you have not finished your talk. Would you like to
start?

After two minutes, thank the candidate and collect the card. Then move on to Part 3 of the test.

Examiner script: Thank you. Can I have the card back, please? Now let’s move on to Part 3 of the test.

Part 3 Discussion (3–4 minutes)

Select questions as appropriate to develop a discussion based on the short talk in Part 2. Avoid
asking questions on aspects the candidate has already talked about. If the candidate responds
at length, it may not be necessary to use all the questions.

Examiner script: Now I am going to ask you a few questions related to the topic you have just talked
about. This part of the test will last approximately three minutes. Before we start, do
you have any questions?

• Young people care more about the environment than the older generation. Do you agree?
• Is it the school’s responsibility to teach young people about the environment and other global
issues?
• Some people think that all air travel should stop to protect the environment. What do you think
and why?
• Some people think that we should buy fewer things to reduce pollution. Do you agree?

Examiner script: Thank you. This is the end of the test. End of recording.

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SPEAKING ASSESSMENT F

Introduction (approximately 1 minute)

Start the recording, give the candidate’s number and name and welcome the candidate. Then
read the following to the candidate:

Examiner script: First, we will start with a short warm-up where I will ask you some questions to find
out more about you. This part is not assessed. After the warm-up there are three
assessed parts to the test: an interview, a short talk and a discussion.

Warm–up (1–2 minutes)

Use the following questions to find out more about the candidate.

• Where do you live?

• What did you do during your last holiday?
• What would you like to do when you finish school?

Part 1 Interview (2–3 minutes)

Read the following script to the candidate and ask the questions listed below in the order given.
Allow the candidate to respond to each question as fully as they can before you move on to the
next one.

Examiner script: The first assessed part of the test is an interview. I am going to ask you some questions
about keeping fit. Try to say as much as you can for each question. Before we start,
do you have any questions?

Keeping fit

• Can you tell me about games or sports activities that people enjoy in your country?
• Can you tell me about some of the things you do to keep fit?
• Do you think sport or exercise should be compulsory at school? Why? Why not?

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Part 2 Short talk (3–4 minutes)

Read out the following script and then give the candidate the card Your local area.

Examiner script: The second assessed part of the test is a short talk. I will give you a card and you
will have one minute to read it and think about what you want to say. You should talk
about the points on the card. You can’t make any written notes, but you can ask me if
there is anything you do not understand. You may keep the card until the end of the
short talk. Here is your card.

Your local area

Your local authority wants to improve the area. There are two suggestions for doing this:

• building a new shopping mall

• building a new airport.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Say which option you would
prefer, and why.

Allow one minute for preparation and then ask the candidate to start the short talk.

Examiner script: You now have up to 2 minutes to talk about the topic on the card. I will stop you after
two minutes, but do not worry if you have not finished your talk. Would you like to
start?

After two minutes, thank the candidate and collect the card. Then move on to Part 3 of the test.

Examiner script: Thank you. Can I have the card back, please? Now let’s move on to Part 3 of the test.

Part 3 Discussion (3–4 minutes)

Select questions as appropriate to develop a discussion based on the short talk in Part 2. Avoid
asking questions on aspects the candidate has already talked about. If the candidate responds
at length, it may not be necessary to use all the questions.

Examiner script: Now I am going to ask you a few questions related to the topic you have just talked
about. This part of the test will last approximately three minutes. Before we start, do
you have any questions?

• How important do you think it is to have green spaces, like parks, in towns and cities?
• Many young people are not interested in exploring their local area. Do you agree?
• Do you think large numbers of tourists have a negative effect on the places they visit?
• Tourists should always try to speak the language of the country they visit. What do you think?

Examiner script: Thank you. This is the end of the test. End of recording.

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