Speaking
Speaking Room
The real three-part interview, under the real clock. You type your answers; three of the four criteria are marked.
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Part 1 · Reading
Four familiar-topic questions. Answer each one, then add one reason or example — never a single word.
- Do you read much in your own language?
- What was the last book you finished?
- Do you prefer paper books or reading on a screen? Why?
- Has the amount you read changed since you started studying English?
Part 2 · The long turn
Describe a walk you enjoyed near where you live.
You should say:
- where you walked
- who you were with
- what you noticed along the way
- and explain why you enjoyed the walk
1:00
One minute to prepare with paper and a pencil — the box stays locked, exactly as the examiner keeps the card. Then two minutes, and it does not stop early.
Part 3 · Discussion
Abstract follow-ups on the same theme. Give a view, a reason, an example, then the other side — a one-sentence answer is the standard failure here.
- What makes a neighbourhood pleasant to walk through?
- Why might people overlook places close to home?
- Should walking routes serve visitors and residents differently?
- How can local information change someone's experience of a familiar place?