B2 First Speaking Test Part 1: Preparing for the Question and Answer Section

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Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of the question and answer section in the B2 First speaking test?

To check the candidate's understanding of exam format

To test the candidate's knowledge of grammar rules

To assess the candidate's ability to think critically

To evaluate the candidate's ability to communicate effectively (correct)

What is the recommended way to respond to the examiner's questions in part one of the B2 First speaking test?

Answer in a monotone voice to show confidence

Avoid using the correct tense to show flexibility

Provide long answers with examples and reasons (correct)

Give short answers to save time

What is the focus of the examiner's marking in the B2 First speaking test?

The quality of the candidate's ideas

The truthfulness of the candidate's responses

The candidate's ability to answer quickly

The candidate's ability to use English correctly (correct)

How can candidates prepare for part one of the B2 First speaking test?

By practicing with example questions on various topics Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for candidates to demonstrate in their responses in part one of the B2 First speaking test?

Their ability to use the correct tense Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions may candidates encounter in part one of the B2 First speaking test?

Questions in various tenses, including present, past, and future Signup and view all the answers

What should candidates do when listening to the examiner's questions in part one of the B2 First speaking test?

Listen carefully to the question and use the correct tense Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the corresponding stage of part two of the B2 First speaking test:

Describe what you see in the photos = First step Compare the pictures quickly = Second step Answer the question above the photos = Third step Personalize the photos by giving your opinion = Additional step if time allows Signup and view all the answers

Match the following skills with the corresponding requirement for a high mark in part two of the B2 First speaking test:

Speaking clearly = Required skill Using complex language = Not recommended Comparing the pictures effectively = Required skill Stopping before the end of the minute = Not recommended Signup and view all the answers

Match the following activities with the corresponding way to practice part two of the B2 First speaking test:

Talking about the pictures for one minute = Practice activity Recording yourself and listening back = Practice activity Reading the question above the photos = Not a practice activity Answering the examiner's questions = Not a practice activity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements with the corresponding requirement for the test-taker's description in part two of the B2 First speaking test:

What you can see in the photographs = Required element What the pictures remind you of = Additional element if time allows What the examiner is looking for = Not a required element What the partner's photos show = Not a required element Signup and view all the answers

Match the following interactions with the corresponding part of the B2 First speaking test:

The test-taker speaking about their own photos = First part of the test The examiner asking a brief question about the partner's photos = Last part of the test The test-taker answering a question about their own photos = Not a part of the test The test-taker discussing the partner's photos = Not a part of the test Signup and view all the answers

Match the following durations with the corresponding part of the B2 First speaking test:

One minute = Time for speaking about the photos Four minutes = Total duration of the test Two minutes = Not a duration of the test Three minutes = Not a duration of the test Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The B2 First speaking test has a part one that lasts two minutes and consists of a question and answer section.
In this section, the examiner will ask questions about the candidate, and the candidate needs to respond accordingly.
To get a good mark, candidates should give long answers, not just 'yes', 'no', or one-word responses.
Candidates can extend their answers by giving an example, providing a reason and saying why, or using 'but' and 'although' to contrast one idea with another.
The quality of English is what examiners mark, not the quality of the ideas or whether they are true or not.
To prepare for part one, candidates can practice with example questions that cover various topics, such as preferences, hobbies, family, and daily life.
Some example questions include "Do you prefer to study alone or with friends?", "What do you enjoy doing with your friends?", and "Do you enjoy playing computer games in your free time?"
Candidates should listen to the questions carefully and use the correct tense in their responses, as the questions may be in the present, past, or future tense, or even conditional.
Using the correct tense is crucial, as it shows the candidate's ability to use English correctly.

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Get ready for the B2 First speaking test part 1 by learning how to respond effectively to the examiner's questions. Discover the key strategies to achieve a good mark, including giving long answers, using correct tenses, and practicing with example questions. Improve your English speaking skills and prepare for success!