CAE SPEAKING EXAM
EXAM 1
PART 1
2 minutes (3 for groups of 3)
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. My name is…… and this is my colleague…….
And your names are?
Can I have your marksheets please?
Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
1. What do you enjoy most about your studies or job?
2. What kind of music do you usually listen to?
3. Do you prefer spending time indoors or outdoors?
4. What’s something interesting about your home town?
5. Do you like travelling?
PART 2
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
In this part of the exam, you’re going to answer two questions about two pictures.
Now, (name) here are your pictures. They show people working in different environments.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why these people prefer working in these
environments and how interesting their jobs might be.
(see SET 1)
SET 1
1. Why these people prefer working in these environments?
2. How interesting might their jobs be?
Candidate B: Which way of working would you prefer and why?
(30 seconds)
Now, (name) it’s your turn. Here are your pictures. They show people enjoying time together.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say in what ways these people might be enjoying
time together and how they might feel.
(see SET 2)
1. In what ways might these people be enjoying time together?
2. How might they feel?
Candidate B: Who do you like spending your free time with?
(30 seconds)
PART 3
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Here are some different ways for people to stay fit and healthy and a question for you to discuss.
First, you have some time to look at the task. (allow 15 seconds)
Now talk to each other about how important these things are in order to stay fit and healthy.
Joining a gym Going for regular walks
How important are
these things in order to
stay fit and healthy?
Playing team sports Getting enough sleep
Eating balanced meals
Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which way of staying fit and healthy is best.
PART 4
5 minutes (8 for groups of 3)
1. Do you think technology helps people live healthier lives?
2. Are people more health-conscious today than in the past?
3. How important is diet compared to exercise?
4. Should governments do more to encourage healthy lifestyles?
5. What do you do to keep healthy?
6. Should parents or educators teach children about the importance of
staying healthy?
CAE SPEAKING EXAM
EXAM 2
PART 1
2 minutes (3 for groups of 3)
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. My name is…… and this is my colleague…….
And your names are?
Can I have your marksheets please?
Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
1. Do you enjoy reading? What kind of books?
2. Have you ever done any volunteer work?
3. What’s your favorite way to relax?
4. What’s something you’ve learned recently?
PART 2
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
In this part of the exam, you’re going to answer two questions about two pictures.
Now, (name) here are your pictures. They show people performing in different contexts.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say how these people might feel while they are
performing and how important it is to perform well in these situations.
(see SET 3)
SET 3
1. How might these people feel while they are performing?
2. How important is it to perform well in these situations?
Candidate B: What do you think is important when performing in front of an audience?
(30 seconds)
Now, (name) it’s your turn. Here are your pictures. They show people shopping
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say what might influence people’s shopping
preferences and why these people may have chosen to shop in these places.
(see SET 4)
1. What might influence people’s shopping preferences?
2. Why may these people have chosen to shop in these places?
Candidate B: In which way would you prefer to shop? Why?
(30 seconds)
PART 3
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Here are some factors someone may consider when choosing a place to live and a question for
you to discuss. First, you have some time to look at the task. (allow 15 seconds)
Now talk to each other about the factors someone may consider when choosing a place to live.
Cost of living Availability to public
transport
What factors may
someone consider when
choosing a place to live?
Proximity to a work or Local amenities
school
Safety
Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which factor is the most relevant.
PART 4
5 minutes (8 for groups of 3)
1. Would you prefer living in a city or the countryside? Why?
2. How has the way people choose where to live changed?
3. What role does work or education play in choosing where to live?
4. Is it more important to live near family or near opportunities?
5. How important is access to public transport when choosing where to live?
6. Do you think it’s best to live in the same place your whole life or to move places?
EXAM 3
PART 1
2 minutes (3 for groups of 3)
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. My name is…… and this is my colleague…….
And your names are?
Can I have your marksheets please?
Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
1. How do you usually spend your holidays?
2. What kind of weather do you prefer?
3. Have you taken up any new hobbies recently?
4. What kind of sports are popular in your country?
PART 2
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
In this part of the exam, you’re going to answer two questions about two pictures.
Now, (name) here are your pictures. They show people learning in different contexts.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why these people might have chosen to learn
in these ways and what they might be learning from their experiences.
(see SET 5)
(SET5)
1. Why might these people have chosen to learn in these ways?
2. What might they be learning from their experiences?
Candidate B: In which way would you prefer to learn? Why?
Now, (name) it’s your turn. Here are your pictures. They show people cooking in different
environments.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say in why these people might be cooking in
these environments and
(see SET 6)
1. Why might these people be cooking in these environments?
2. How important is it for them to cook well?
Candidate A: Do you enjoy cooking? Why?
(30 seconds)
PART 3
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Here are ideas that could help people to save money and a question for you to discuss. First, you
have some time to look at the task. (allow 15 seconds)
Now talk to each other about effective ways for people to save money.
Cooking at home Using public transport
What are the most
effective ways for
people to save money?
Shopping during sales Avoiding impulse
purchases
Budgeting
Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which is the best way to save money.
PART 4
5 minutes (8 for groups of 3)
1. Are young people good at managing money?
2. Do you think schools should teach financial literacy?
3. Is it better to save for the future or spend on experiences?
4. How has online shopping changed people's spending habits?
5. Are you good at saving money?
EXAM 4
PART 1
2 minutes (3 for groups of 3)
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. My name is…… and this is my colleague…….
And your names are?
Can I have your marksheets please?
Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
1. What would you do if you had a free day tomorrow?
2. How do you use social media?
3. What kind of news stories interest you?
4. Do you think it’s important to stay informed?
PART 2
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
In this part of the exam, you’re going to answer two questions about two pictures.
Now, (name) here are your pictures. They show people on holiday.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say in what ways might the people enjoy their
holiday and why you think they have chosen these types of holidays.
(see SET 7)
(SET 7)
1. How might people be enjoying their holiday?
2. Why may they have chosen this type of holiday?
Candidate B: How do you like spending your holidays?
(30 seconds)
Now, (name) it’s your turn. Here are your pictures. They show people studying in different
places.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why they have chosen to study in these
places and how effective their way of studying might be.
(see SET 8)
1. Why have they chosen to study in these places?
2. How effective is their way of learning?
Candidate A: Which is the most effective way of studying? Why?
(30 seconds)
PART 3
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Here are reasons for learning a foreign language and a question for you to discuss. First, you
have some time to look at the task. (allow 15 seconds)
Now talk to each other about the reasons for learning a foreign language.
Traveling Brain development
What are good reasons
for learning a foreign
language?
Career opportunities Making new friends
Cultural understanding
Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which is the best reason to learn a foreign
language.
PART 4
5 minutes (8 for groups of 3)
1. Is it better to learn a language when you’re young?
2. Do people still need to learn English in today’s global world?
3. What challenges do people face when learning a language?
4. What is the best way to learn a foreign language?
5. How can someone learn a foreign language without having the opportunity to
speak with locals?
EXAM 5
PART 1
2 minutes (3 for groups of 3)
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. My name is…… and this is my colleague…….
And your names are?
Can I have your marksheets please?
Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
1. What’s your typical day like?
2. How important is technology in your daily life?
3. Do you enjoy cooking or eating out?
4. What kind of transport do you usually use?
PART 2
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
In this part of the exam, you’re going to answer two questions about two pictures.
Now, (name) here are your pictures. They show people enjoying music in different ways.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why these people might enjoy music in these
ways and why they might have chosen to listen to music in these ways.
(see SET 9)
SET 9
1. Why might people enjoy music in these ways?
2. Why might they have chosen to listen to music in these ways?
Candidate B: Do you enjoy listening to music? Why?
(30 seconds)
Now, (name) it’s your turn. Here are your pictures. They show people playing.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say what kind of enjoyment might these activities
offer and why they may have chosen to play.
(see SET 8)
1. What kind of enjoyment might these activities offer?
2. Why may they have chosen to play?
Candidate A: Do you like playing video games or board games?
(30 seconds)
PART 3
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Here are different ways for companies to attract new customers and a question for you to
discuss. First, you have some time to look at the task. (allow 15 seconds)
Now talk to each other about how efficient these ways of attracting new customers might be.
Advertising High quality service
What are the best ways
for companies to attract
new customers?
Discounts or promotions Word-of-mouth
Social media presence
Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which is the best way of attracting new
customers.
PART 4
5 minutes (8 for groups of 3)
1. How do advertisements influence our choice?
2. Do people trust online reviews?
3. Is brand loyalty still important?
4. Why would someone stop buying from a brand after a long period of time?
5. What could brands do in order to retain customers?
6. Which ways of attracting customers are likely to become obsolete in the short
term?
EXAM 7
PART 1
2 minutes (3 for groups of 3)
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. My name is…… and this is my colleague…….
And your names are?
Can I have your marksheets please?
Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
1. Have you ever taken part in a competition?
2. How do you usually celebrate special occasions?
3. What do you find challenging about your studies or job?
4. Do you enjoy trying new things?
PART 2
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
In this part of the exam, you’re going to answer two questions about two pictures.
Now, (name) here are your pictures. They show people on holidays.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why they might have chosen these types of
holidays and what they might be enjoying about them.
(see SET 1)
SET 13
1. Why might they have chosen these types of holidays?
2. What might they be enjoying about them?
Candidate B: Which kind of holidays do you enjoy the most?
(30 seconds)
Now, (name) it’s your turn. Here are your pictures. They show people teaching things.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say what kind of knowledge they may be sharing
and how educational the learning experience might be.
(see SET 14)
1. Why kind of knowledge may they be sharing?
2. How educational is the learning experience?
Candidate B: Are you good at teaching others?
(30 seconds)
PART 3
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Here are different ways of learning outside the classroom a question for you to discuss. (allow
15 seconds)
Now talk to each other about the benefits of learning outside the classroom.
Field trips Volunteering
What are the benefits of
learning outside the
classroom?
Internships Online learning
Travel
Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which one is the most beneficial.
PART 4
5 minutes (8 for groups of 3)
1. Can experiences teach more than books?
2. What’s the value of failure in learning?
3. Is travel a form of education?
4. Do you think it takes longer for the elderly to learn new things?
5. Do you think some people have a gift for learning?
6. What kind of volunteer work would you like to do? Why?
EXAM 8
PART 1
2 minutes (3 for groups of 3)
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. My name is…… and this is my colleague…….
And your names are?
Can I have your marksheets please?
Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
1. Do you enjoy art or museums?
2. Have you ever created something artistic?
3. What role does art play in society?
4. Do you think everyone can be creative?
PART 2
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
In this part of the exam, you’re going to answer two questions about two pictures.
Now, (name) here are your pictures. They show people waiting.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say how they may feel and how important it
might be for them to arrive at their destination.
(see SET 15)
SET 15
1. How might people feel?
2. How important might it be for them to arrive at their destination?
Candidate B: Do you consider yourself a patient person?
(30 seconds)
Now, (name) it’s your turn. Here are your pictures. They show people doing exercise.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say how these people might benefit from their
fitness routine and why they may have chosen to exercise like that.
(see SET 16)
1. How might these people benefit from their fitness routine?
2. Why might have they chosen to exercise like this?
Candidate B: Which way of exercising would you choose?
(30 seconds)
PART 3
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Here are different ways of spending free time a question for you to discuss. (allow 15 seconds)
Now talk to each other about the enjoyable ways of spending free time.
Watching series Going to cafés or
restaurants
What are the most
enjoyable ways of
spending free time?
Playing sports Reading
Listening to music
Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which one is the most enjoyable.
PART 4
5 minutes (8 for groups of 3)
1. Should people spend less time in their screens in their free time?
2. How important is it to have a hobby?
3. Do you think free time is becoming more limited?
4. In which ways does the way in which young people and adults
spend their free time differ?
5. How has the way people spend their free time changed over the
past couple of years?
6. What’s the best way to spend free time in the city where you live?
EXAM 8
PART 1
2 minutes (3 for groups of 3)
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. My name is…… and this is my colleague…….
And your names are?
Can I have your marksheets please?
Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
1. Who is the most influential person in your life?
2. What would you say is the secret of happiness?
3. When was the last time you had fun?
4. What makes a friend a best friend?
PART 2
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
In this part of the exam, you’re going to answer two questions about two pictures.
Now, (name) here are your pictures. They show people eating.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why you think they are eating like that and
how eating like this may affect their moods.
(see SET 15)
SET 15
1. Why are they eating like this?
2. How may this way of eating affect people’s moods?
Candidate B: Do you enjoy eating out?
(30 seconds)
Now, (name) it’s your turn. Here are your pictures. They show people working.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why they may have chosen to work in these
places
(see SET 16)
1. Why may have they chosen to work in these places?
2. How effective may these ways of working be?
Candidate B: Would you like to be a full-time teleworker?
(30 seconds)
PART 3
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Here are different people may consider when choosing a holidays destination and a question for
you to discuss. (allow 15 seconds)
Now talk to each other about what makes a good holiday destination.
Beautiful scenery Good food
What makes a good
holiday destination?
Interesting culture Good value for money
Outdoor activities
Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which one makes a holiday the best
destination.
PART 4
5 minutes (8 for groups of 3)
1. Do people travel too much nowadays?
2. What do you prefer: relaxing or active holidays?
3. Should holidays be about disconnecting from technology?
4. What’s the role of social media when it comes to people choosing a
holiday destination?
5. What’s the best way of spending a holiday with friends?
6. What do you prefer: a short holiday in a luxurious place or a longer one
in a more modest one?
EXAM 9
PART 1
2 minutes (3 for groups of 3)
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. My name is…… and this is my colleague…….
And your names are?
Can I have your marksheets please?
Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
1. What is your favorite type of holiday?
2. Have you ever traveled alone? Would you like to?
3. What do you usually do when you visit a new place?
4. Do you like planning trips in detail or being spontaneous?
PART 2
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
In this part of the exam, you’re going to answer two questions about two pictures.
Now, (name) here are your pictures. They show people celebrating.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why might people enjoy these different
celebrations and how might they be feeling?
(see SET 15)
SET 17
1. Why might people enjoy these celebrations?
2. How might they be feeling?
Candidate B: What kinds of things do you enjoy celebrating?
(30 seconds)
Now, (name) it’s your turn. Here are your pictures. They show people watching films.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why they have chosen to watch films in these
different ways and which one is more entertaining.
(see SET 16)
1. Why have they chosen to watch films in these ways?
2. Which one is more entertaining?
Candidate B: Do you enjoy watching films?
(30 seconds)
PART 3
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Here are different ways of making friends and a question for you to discuss. (allow 15 seconds)
Now talk to each other about good ways of making friends.
Social media Traveling
What are good ways of
making friends?
Joining clubs or groups Volunteering
Attending events
Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which one is the best way to make friends.
PART 4
5 minutes (8 for groups of 3)
1. Is it easier to make friends online or in person?
2. How does friendship change over time?
3. Are friendships important for success?
4. Why do sometimes teenagers rely more on friends than on relatives?
5. What are the qualities of a long-lasting friendship?
6. What is more important: Having a big group of friends or fewer but
closer ones?
EXAM 10
PART 1
2 minutes (3 for groups of 3)
Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. My name is…… and this is my colleague…….
And your names are?
Can I have your marksheets please?
Thank you. First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
1. Are you more interested in science or the arts?
2. Have you visited any museums or exhibitions recently?
3. What’s the last documentary or film you watched?
4. Do you think learning about history is important?
PART 2
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
In this part of the exam, you’re going to answer two questions about two pictures.
Now, (name) here are your pictures. They show musicians playing music.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say what challenges these musicians may face
and how do you think they may feel?
(see SET 15)
SET 19
1. What challenges may these musicians face?
2. How may they feel?
Candidate B: Do you play or would you like to play a musical instrument?
(30 seconds)
Now, (name) it’s your turn. Here are your pictures. They show people reading in different places.
I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say why they have chosen to read in these places
and how they may be feeling?
(see SET 16)
1. Why may they have chosen to read in these places?
2. How may they be feeling?
Candidate B: Do you enjoy reading?
(30 seconds)
PART 3
4 minutes (6 for groups of 3)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Here are different ways in which people can contribute to their local community and a question
for you to discuss. (allow 15 seconds)
Now talk to each other about how people can contribute to their local communities.
Organising events Fundraising for causes
How can people
contribute to their local
community?
Cleaning public areas Mentoring young
people
Supporting local
businesses
Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which one is the best way to contribute to
local communicties.
PART 4
5 minutes (8 for groups of 3)
1. How important is to have community spirit?
2. Should everyone do voluntary work?
3. Has the sense of community changed over the last couple of years?
4. Why is it important to feel part of a community?
5. How can you benefit from belonging to a community?
