CAEL CE Sample Test

Part 1 – Speaking

Note: This document is for instructional use only. Its paper format may not always reflect the
format of the official CAEL CE Test, which is computer delivered.

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Sample Test - Part 1: Independent Speaking, Type A 1
Instructions
Your professor asks you a question. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds
to answer the question.

Answer the question by speaking into a recording device.

• Give details and examples to support your response.
• You will be evaluated on the content of your response and the accuracy of your
language.

Question: What do you want to study at university and why?

Sample Test - Part 1: Independent Speaking, Type B

Instructions
Your professor asks you a question. You have 1 minute to prepare and 1 minute and
30 seconds to answer the question.

Answer the question by speaking into a recording device.

• Give details and examples to support your response.
• You will be evaluated on the content of your response and the accuracy of your
language.

Question: In your opinion, what are some strengths of high school education
in your home country?

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Sample Test - Part 1: Speaking on a Visual 2
Instructions
Your professor shows you an image. Describe and explain what you see. You will be
evaluated on the content of your response, the accuracy of your language, and your
ability to reference details in the image.

You have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to respond.

Answer the question by speaking into a recording device.

This chart shows non-resident travellers to Canada.

Describe and explain the information you see depicted in the graph.

What conclusions can you draw?

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