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EPS 101/111 (A1 – A1+)
IN-TERM SPEAKING TEST FORMAT
The test should last 10 minutes.
Students are interviewed in pairs.
All tasks are assessed.
The interlocutor interviews the students and gives a global mark.
The assessor assesses the performance of students using the criteria provided and does not
take part in the interviews.
Task 1 Lead-in (2 minutes) (T →S)
In this task, students are asked 3 general questions about their hobbies, friends, family,
weekends, etc. In this task, the target language should be appropriate to the level.
Task 2 Extended Turn (4 minutes) (S)
(1 minute for preparation + 1 minute talking time per student)
In this task, each student is given a different picture to describe. Students are given 1 minute
to think before they start. The interlocutor may prompt only if a student cannot speak at all.
Sample Pictures:
Picture A
Picture B
Task 3 Interaction (4 minutes) (S →S)
(1 minute for preparation + 1 minute interaction for each turn)
In this task, the interlocutor gives the students a set of cards. Student A asks questions using
the card. Student B answers. Then, they swap their roles. The interlocutor gives another set to
students. Student B asks questions this time and Student A answers. Students are not
prompted even if they cannot speak at all.
Student A
-Do you have a big family?
-How many brothers and sisters do you
have?
-What do you usually do with them?
Student B
-Do you go on holiday with your family?
-Where do you usually go?
-Where do you stay?
