A2 Key – Exam 1 – Speaking（A2 Key 口语（Exam 1））

Cambridge A2 Key (KET) – Exam 1 – Speaking

This A2 Key complete practice test is designed to help you prepare for the speaking part of the exam a variety of engaging and realistic tasks. You can also work on our Reading and Writing and Listening parts to fully prepare for the Cambridge A2 KEY exam.

Part 1 (3-4 minutes)

| Phase 1 | |
| --- | --- |
| Interlocutor | |
| To both candidates | Good morning / afternoon / evening. Can I have your mark sheets, please? |
| | Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor. |
| | I’m…, and this is… |
| To Candidate A | What’s your name? |
| To Candidate B | And what’s your name? |

| | | Back-up prompts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | B, do you work or are you a student? | Do you work? Do you study? Are you a student? |
| For UK, ask | Where do you come from? | Are you from (Germany, etc.)? |
| For Non-UK, ask | Where do you live? | Do you live in … (name of district / town etc.)? |
| | Thank you. | |
| | A, do you work or are you a student? | Do you work? Do you study? Are you a student? |
| For UK, ask | Where do you come from? | Are you from (Germany, etc.)? |
| For Non-UK, ask | Where do you live? | Do you live in … (name of district / town etc.)? |
| | Thank you. | |

| Phase 2 | |
| --- | --- |
| Interlocutor | |
| Now, let’s talk about family. | Back-up prompts |
| A, How often do you see your family? | Do you see your family every day? |
| What do you like doing with your family? | Do you like going to restaurants? |
| B, Where does your family live? | Does your family live near you? |
| When do you see your family? | Do you see your family at weekends? |
| Extended Response | Back-up questions |
| Now A, please tell me something about one of your family members. | Do you have brothers or sisters? When did you meet your cousins? Did you see your family last weekend? |
| Interlocutor | |
| Now, let’s talk about hobbies. | |
| B, What are your hobbies? | Do you prefer sports, art or music? |
| Where do you practice this hobby? | Do you practice this hobby with friends? |
| A, How often do you do this hobby? | Do you practice this hobby at the weekends? |
| What is your favourite activity in summer? | Do you have different hobbies in the summer? |
| Extended Response | Back-up questions |
| Now, B, please tell me something about places to see in your area. | Do you like museums or shopping? Do you go to the cinema or the park? What did you do in your town or area last weekend? |

Part 2 (5-6 minutes)

| Phase 1 | |
| --- | --- |
| Interlocutor | |
| ⏱ 3-4 minutes | |
| | Now, in this part of the test you are going to talk together. |
| | Place Part 2  booklet, open at Task 2a in front of candidates. |
| | Here are some pictures that show different ways of travelling. |
| | Do you like these ways of travelling? Say why or why not. I’ll say that again. |
| | Do you like these ways of travelling? Say why or why not. |
| | All right? Now, talk together. |
| Candidates | …………………… ⏱ Allow a minimum of 1 minute (maximum of 2 minutes) before moving on to the following questions |
| Interlocutor / Candidates | Do you think… |
| Use as appropriate. Ask each candidate at least one question. | … travelling by train is interesting? … travelling by plane is dangerous? … travelling by boat is fun? … travelling by bus is nice? … travelling in a camper van is comfortable? Optional prompt Why? Why not? What do you think? |
| Interlocutor | So, A, which way of travelling is the best? And you, B, which way of travelling is the best? |
| | Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Part 2 booklet |
| Phase 2 | |
| Interlocutor | Now, do you prefer travelling with family or friends, B? (Why?) |
| ⏱ Allow up to 2 minutes | And what about you, A? (Do you prefer travelling with family or friends?) (Why?) |
| | Do you prefer staying at home during your holidays or travelling, A? (Why?) |
| | And you, B (Do you prefer staying at home or travelling?) (Why?) |
| | Thank you. That is the end of the test. |

Do you like these different ways of travelling?