CPE Speaking Task 3 (2 minutes, audio to follow)

CPE Speaking Task 3 (2 minutes, audio to follow)

CPE Speaking Part 3 (2m audio to follow)

“ahm …. ahm … ahm …” - in any case, this is how we speak. I must have said that 15 times in two mins. 🤣 … over 20 … christ on a bike!

This is the long turn in the CPE exam (part 3). You are given a card with a question on it and are asked to speak for 2m about it, using the prompts below if needed.

My answer will follow.

My answer could be better, I could have used more grammar, phrases and vocab but to be honest, I’ve tried to give the most natural answer I would give as a native/fluent speaker of English. Don’t litter your speech with too many idioms and fancy words, it sounds unnatural. Intonation, sentence stress, and what you’re trying to get across are just as important.

Phrases:

- in this day and age
- when it comes to
- play a prominent role
- flick channels
- terrestrial television
- on demand
- streaming services
- so much so that
- leave little time for
- take what we read with a pinch of salt
- unbiased
- reliable sources
- means by which you can
- but at the same time
- lack of variety
- regurgitated
- so-called content creators
- in a similar vein

Second one for this week. Audio to follow.

Phrases:

- twilight years
- so so different
- they long for the good old days
- the golden age
- when we look back
- back then
- let alone myself
- information overload
- tackled head on
- things have come a long way
- still plenty of room for improvement
- those on the fringes of society
- nothing but a good thing

Last one! (I promise)

Phrases:

- childlike
- the key to a long-lasting relationship
- a shared send of humour
- that’s not to say we have to …
- take the piss
- a time and a place for
- send you to an early grave
- lighten up
- going through tough times
- can help us get through
- the darkest of moments

Once again, these audios are not ground breaking in terms of vocab and language but I am answering as 95% of people would, naturally. Try to take what you can from that, don’t overcomplicate your points, relax and just express what you feel.

Homework time - Use of English Part 4. I’ll give you until tomorrow to complete it.

this one too

Homework. You have until tomorrow morning - LOADS of time, right? Try to leave your answers in the chat.

25) There is no telling how he will react to your news.
26) He bears a close/striking resemblence to his brother.
27) You are not alone in failing this exam.
28) There is no guarantee that we’ll be back in time.
29) He was green with envy to see his brother’s new car.
30) This new bar is a big improvement on the old one.

25) His argument had nothing to do with the case being discussed.
26) Karen is apt to be very silly sometimes.
27) I was taken aback by his agressive attitude.
28) I made every effort to get here on time.
29) With the exception of the chicken, the meal was delicious.
30) The match had to be called off on account of the bad weather.

25) She prides herself on being so fit.
26) Hardly a day goes by without my phoning her.
27) I had no intention of ever giving him the job.

Speaking Part 3 - 2m (audio to follow)

I’ll post the answers in a few hours. Use of English Part 4 (KWT)