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Example 01
Speaking Part 1
Part 1: Introduction and interview. The examiner asks the candidate about familiar topics. Answer the questions as fully as you can.
Where do you live at the moment?
Do you like the area where you live?
Has your town or city changed much in recent years?
What kind of food is popular where you come from?
Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?
When you were a child, did you eat different food?
Example 02
Speaking Part 1
Part 1: Introduction and interview. Answer the questions as fully as you can.
What time do you usually get up on weekdays?
Is your morning routine the same at weekends?
Do you find it easy to change your habits? Why or why not?
How many hours do you normally sleep?
Do you ever feel tired during the day?
Do you think people slept better in the past?
Example 03
Speaking Part 1
Part 1: Introduction and interview. Answer the questions as fully as you can.
Do you prefer reading books or listening to them?
What was the last book you enjoyed?
Did anyone read to you when you were a child?
What do you do in your free time?
Has a hobby ever cost you more than you expected?
Would you like more free time, or is that overrated?
Strategy · how to approach Speaking Part 1
- Read the task instructions carefully; formats that look similar often score differently.
- Answer everything: blank responses earn zero in every scoring model.
- Review your mistakes against the explanation, not just the answer key. The reasoning is what transfers to the exam.
- Practise under timed conditions; pacing is a trained skill, not a personality trait.
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