Anglia Language Examinations

Advanced Level (B2)

Speaking Test
Sample
Instructions for Examiners

Anglia Examination Syndicate Ltd. Reg. in England Co. No. 2046325

CHICHESTER COLLEGE, WESTGATE FIELDS, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO19 1SB, ENGLAND
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LOCATION: a quiet place in the school.

DURATION: about 20 minutes.

PARTICIPANTS: 2 students; an examiner; an interlocutor if possible; an usher.

RECORDING: the examination is to be recorded. The recording is sent to

Anglia Examinations, Chichester College, for moderation.

BEFORE the candidates enter the room, clearly record their full names
and numbers.

MATERIALS NEEDED: list of topics to be handed out to students one week prior to
exam; sets of cards for priority ordering at least two copies of each card, A, B, C
and D.

Task 1: 24 minutes.

Introductory warm-up: ask each student to introduce him or herself. In follow-

up, include questions on their interests, skills, talents and hopes for the future.

Prompt the students to ask each other questions about their lives, families, hopes
and ambitions.

Task 2: 810 minutes.

Prepared talk and discussion: each student gives a short presentation (2 3

minutes) on a topic from the list. Then students respond to one anothers
presentations for about 3 minutes each.

Task 3: about 8 minutes.

Free discussion and decision-making: priority ordering the students pick one
card containing a list of subjects, the order of importance of which they have to
decide on with their partner by negotiation.

N.B. There are 4 cards in total. Cards A and B are intended for use by slightly
older candidates (21+) while C and D are intended for the younger age group.
However, the examiner has the freedom to select which 2 cards would be most
suitable for the candidates in the exam.

When the card has been chosen, both students are given a copy to work from.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINERS

Task 2: List of topics

1. Money is more powerful than love. Do you agree?

2. All students should learn to speak English. Do you agree?

3. Violence should never be shown on the TV or in the cinema. Do you

agree?

4. Each family should only be allowed to have one car. Do you agree?

5. Tourism does more harm than good. Do you agree?

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Task 3: Priority ordering

Make sure you hand the copy of the assignment to your partner, so he / she has
the same information.
Choosing a career path is one of lifes most important decisions. If you were
looking to choose a career, which of the following criteria would be most
important?

Decide which of these factors are most important by ranking them in order of
importance: 1 (the most important) to 8 (the least important).

STRESS LEVELS
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
TRAINING REQUIRED
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROMOTION
RANGE OF DUTIES
HOURS REQUIRED TO WORK e.g. SHIFT WORK (DOCTORS)
SALARY
HEALTH AND SAFETY

CARD A
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Task 3: Priority ordering

Make sure you hand the copy of the assignment to your partner, so he / she has
the same information.
Most kitchen appliances, such as the refrigerator, the washing machine and the
dish washer, were unusual in homes until electricity became commonly
available in the mid-1900s. We now take them for granted. What criteria would
be the most important for you when choosing an appliance to buy?
Decide which of these factors is most important by ranking them in order of
importance: 1 (the most important) to 8 (the least important).

BRAND
RECOMMENDATION FROM FRIENDS
APPEARANCE
RELIABILITY
SIZE
PRICE
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
COST TO RUN

CARD B
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Task 3: Priority ordering

Make sure you hand the copy of the assignment to your partner, so he / she has
the same information.
You are going to spend three weeks with your family on a camping holiday this
summer. What items would be the most important for you to take with you on
the holiday?

Decide which of these items is most important by ranking them in order of

importance: 1 (the most important) to 8 (the least important).

A SELECTION OF BOOKS
A CAMERA
A TRAVEL IRON
A PACK OF PLAYING CARDS
A DIARY
YOUR MOBILE PHONE
BOARD GAMES
A PAIR OF BINOCULARS

CARD C
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Task 3: Priority ordering

Make sure you hand the copy of the assignment to your partner, so he / she has
the same information.
Around ten new films are released at cinemas in the UK every week. Which of
the following are most important for you when choosing a film to watch at the
cinema?
Decide on exactly how important these skills are by ranking them in order of
importance: 1 (the most important) to 8 (the least important).

TYPE OF FILM e.g. COMEDY, ADVENTURE

2D OR 3D
LENGTH OF FILM
ACTORS IN THE FILM
THE DIRECTOR
IS IT A NEW RELEASE?
HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK?
GOOD REVIEWS IN THE MEDIA

CARD D