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Warm-up Questions
Section Eleven — Speaking_ and Listening

There's no point in skimming through the section and glancing over the questions. Do the warm-up questions and go back over any bits you don't know. It's hard to study for a speaking exam, but it's well worth you going through all these questions and learning what to do.

Warm-up Questions

1) Write down the three main categories of the Speaking and Listening practical test.

2) What are the four things you need to do for an A*?

3) What does CAP stand for?

4) How could you make your talk more interesting for the audience?

5) What sort of English would you normally use in the Speaking and Listening practical test?

6) What sort of English shouldn't you use if you're giving a speech or a talk?

7) Write down four ways to make your talk clear.

8) Right or wrong?

a) Don't bother to listen when other people are talking.

b) It's OK to ask for something to be repeated.

c) Let other speakers finish before you say something.

d) If you disagree with another person's opinion, it's wrong to criticise it.

e) It's acceptable to explain why you think another speaker's argument is wrong.

f) Make sure your own views make sense.

9) What is the subject to be debated called?

10) Who opens a debate?

11) What do the 'Proposer' and the 'Opposer' do?

12) Who argues for the motion and supports the Proposer?

13) Who argues against the motion and supports the Opposer?

14) Which is correct?

a) The Proposer opens the debate to the Floor.

or:

b) The Chairperson opens the debate to the Floor.

15) Which is correct?

a) The Chairperson takes a final vote from the audience.

or:

b) The Chairperson takes a final vote from the Opposition Seconder.

16) Why is it important to research your case carefully?

17) What should you use for a conclusion?

18) What should you use to support your ideas?