CAE Expression Sheet

Family
1. I definitely take after my Mum.
2. My sister and I get on like a house
on fire.
3. My Dad is the breadwinner in our
family.
4. My brother and I are like two peas
in a pod.
5. My cousin and I are like chalk and
cheese.
6. Curly hair runs in my family
7. They say that blood is thicker than
water.
8. I want to follow in my parents’
footsteps and become a doctor.
9. I’m always falling out with my sister,
she’s so annoying.
10. My uncle is the black sheep of the
family.
11. My little brother is the spitting
image of my Dad.
12. I’m named after my great-
grandfather.
Friendship
1. My best friend and I have been
through thick and thin together.
2. My best friend is such a good laugh.
3. My best friend and I are like
brothers/sisters from another
mother.
4. I can always turn to my friend for
advice or help.
5. My best friend always stands up for
me in an argument or fight.
6. I know that my best friend has got
my back if there’s any trouble.
7. If I tell my friend a secret, I know
that their lips are sealed. They
would never spill the beans.
8. My best friend is definitely not a
fair-weather friend.
9. My best friend and I are lifelong
friends.
10. We were best friends at primary
school but now we have drifted
apart.
11. My best friend and I are joined at
the hip.
12. I often crash at my friend’s house at
the weekend.

Travelling The Future

1. Get itchy feet With any luck, I will probably…
2. Get the travel bug I have a burning ambition to…
3. Culture vulture I’ve always dreamed of… so I expect I will…
4. Catch some rays I haven’t made up my mind yet but I’m
5. Sit and watch the world go by leaning towards studying…
6. Pack a lot in/Have a full plate I’m torn between studying… and ….
7. See how the mood takes me In all likelihood I’ll study…/work in…
8. Travel on a shoe string I see myself working in the field of…
9. Live it up If everything goes to plan in 5 years, I’ll be…
10. A culture shock I’ve got it all mapped out first I’m going to…
11. Feel right at home then…
12. Watch your back I have absolutely no clue what I’m going to
13. Travel light do tomorrow let alone in 5 years.
14. At the crack of dawn I have always had aspirations to go into the
field of…
I expect I’ll follow in my Mum/Dad’s
footsteps.
Likes/Dislikes English/Education
 I’m keen on / fond of……………  I am / was a teacher’s pet / top of
 I’m a keen / avid + noun my class at school.
 I’m a keen swimmer.  English is a requirement of my
 I’m an avid guitarist. course / job.
 I’m an avid traveller.  If you want to get ahead in life you
 I’m a (bit of a) bookworm. need English.
 I’m an avid reader  I’ve been studying English for ages.
 I’m a (bit of a) film / music / history /  I’ve been studying English for as long
art buff. as I can remember.
 I’m a (bit of a) computer geek.  English is an essential / key part of
 I’m a (bit of a) shopaholic. my everyday life.
 I’m a (bit of a) workaholic.
 I’m a bit of a risk taker / adrenalin
junky / daredevil.
 I like to recharge my batteries at the
weekend.
 I like to get away from the hustle
and bustle of my job / school / the
city.
 The word is on the tip of my tongue
 The word escapes me at the
moment but….
 I’m hooked on (Game of Thrones)
 I’m a (bit of a) girly girl.
 (Boys) I like sport, beer, and women.
 I’m a (bit of a) man’s man.
 I’m in tip top condition.

Typical Speaking Part 1 Questions

 What are you particular likes and dislikes?
 What do you look for in a friend?
 Describe your best friend.
 What type of holidays do you enjoy?
 Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
 How important will English be in your future?
 Tell me about your family.
 What type of family do you have?