This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Cae > Cae Speaking – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cae Speaking Quiz 2 (38 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which expression is good for describing an image's background? A) It's only natural . B) There's nothing to talk about. C) Behind the main subject . D) I doubt there's much there. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Behind the main subject . 2. Choose the phrase for indicating that something is just a guess. A) It's exactly like . B) This is purely speculation, but . C) I have no opinion here. D) It must be exactly that. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This is purely speculation, but . 3. Which phrase is suitable for speculating about an image? A) It seems to me that . B) It's too obvious to guess . C) Everyone knows that . D) In summary . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It seems to me that . 4. What does 'interactive communication' refer to in the speaking exam? A) Ignoring the other candidate. B) Engaging with the other candidate. C) Talking to the examiner only. D) Talking to yourself. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Engaging with the other candidate. 5. What should a candidate do if they forget the instructions? A) Sweat in nervousness. B) Try to wing it. C) Ask for the instructions again. D) Ask the other candidate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ask for the instructions again. 6. Which of these is a way to summarize after comparing images? A) In short . B) On the other hand . C) As we all know . D) It's too hard to tell. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In short . 7. What are some common writing topics in the Cambridge CAE exam? A) Technology, education, environment, travel, social issues. B) History, sports, fashion, food, politics. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Technology, education, environment, travel, social issues. 8. On the speaking exam, do you always interact with other candidates? A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NO. 9. What is the purpose of the writing practice section in the Cambridge CAE exam? A) To measure the candidate's speaking abilities. B) To assess the candidate's writing skills. C) To test the candidate's listening skills. D) To evaluate the candidate's grammar knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To assess the candidate's writing skills. 10. How would you introduce a new idea politely? A) One more thing to consider is . B) Forget that . C) I disagree entirely. D) Let's change the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One more thing to consider is . 11. How many examiners evaluate you on the Speaking task? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 12. How long is the speaking exam compared to other papers? A) 8-19 minutes. B) 1 hour. C) Less than 5 minutes. D) 20-30 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 8-19 minutes. 13. What are the criteria used to assess the writing tasks in the Cambridge CAE exam? A) Coherence and cohesion, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and task achievement. B) Reading comprehension, listening skills, speaking ability, and critical thinking. C) Spelling and punctuation, word choice, sentence variety, and organization. D) Fluency and pronunciation, vocabulary usage, sentence structure, and content. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coherence and cohesion, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and task achievement. 14. What adjective does not fit in this sentence? To have a ..... effect on the world in general A) Profound. B) Marginal. C) Simple. D) Cosmetic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cosmetic. 15. Maybe ..... , but what it really boils down to is ..... A) View. B) Case. C) So. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 16. What phrase is ideal for describing a possible feeling in a picture? A) This person seems very stressed. B) This must be . C) Everyone can see . D) This makes no sense. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This person seems very stressed. 17. Do both candidates get their pictures at the same time? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 18. Choose the phrase that expresses partial agreement rather than full agreement: A) We see eye to eye. B) You took the words right out of my mouth. C) I take your point, but . D) I couldn't agree more. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I take your point, but . 19. Which phrase suggests internal conflict when making a decision? A) It's a tough one, I'm torn between . B) My gut reaction is . C) You have a point there. D) I couldn't agree more. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's a tough one, I'm torn between . 20. What should you aim to learn for each of the most common topic areas in Part 1? A) No new words, just phrases. B) One or two new words for each topic. C) Ten or twelve new words for each topic. D) Five or six new words for each topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Five or six new words for each topic. 21. Which word does not fit here to imply 'a big effect'? A) Subtle. B) Marked. C) Dramatic. D) Drastic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subtle. 22. What is the goal in Part 2 of the CAE speaking exam? A) To describe a single picture in detail. B) To compare two pictures and speculate about the people in them. C) To have a conversation with a partner. D) To recite a memorized speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To compare two pictures and speculate about the people in them. 23. What are some useful tips for improving writing skills for the Cambridge CAE exam? A) Taking breaks from writing. B) Listening to music while writing. C) Some useful tips for improving writing skills for the Cambridge CAE exam include:practicing writing regularly, reading extensively, studying the exam format, seeking feedback, and revising and editing. D) Using complex vocabulary in every sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Some useful tips for improving writing skills for the Cambridge CAE exam include:practicing writing regularly, reading extensively, studying the exam format, seeking feedback, and revising and editing. 24. Which of the following conveys a stronger emotional connection to an activity? A) I go jogging to unwind. B) I go jogging to escape the stresses and strains of my day-to-day life. C) I go jogging because it's good for me. D) I go jogging every so often. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I go jogging to escape the stresses and strains of my day-to-day life. 25. Which phrase introduces additional support for an argument? A) Another point I'd like to add about . B) I beg your pardon . C) We see eye to eye. D) The bottom line is . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Another point I'd like to add about . 26. What does the candidate who is listening have to do? A) Stare at the ceiling. B) Play with phone. C) Answer follow up questions. D) Think about his set of pictures. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Answer follow up questions. 27. Which phrase best introduces a nuanced comparison between two pictures? A) Both pictures show . B) This picture is better than the other one. C) I think these pictures are the same. D) From my point of view, one of these pictures is nicer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both pictures show . 28. Which word does not fit here to imply 'a small effect'? A) Minimal. B) Subtle. C) Sweeping. D) Marginal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sweeping. 29. Which phrase helps highlight a striking visual element in a picture? A) The thing that really jumps out at me is . B) As I see it . C) At the end of the day . D) My gut reaction is . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The thing that really jumps out at me is . 30. Which phrase works well to suggest a different interpretation of an image? A) It's obvious that . B) Let's not overthink it. C) There's no way it's anything else. D) On second thought, it could be . Show Answer Correct Answer: D) On second thought, it could be . 31. What is the passing score for PET, KET, First, Advanced and Proficiency exams? A) 4-5. B) 3-4. C) 1-2. D) 5-6. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 3-4. 32. Which phrase could be used to politely express hesitation? A) Let's ignore that. B) No one can disagree. C) I'm not sure I can agree with that. D) Everyone knows that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'm not sure I can agree with that. 33. That's a ..... point, but I still think A) Case. B) Down. C) Fair. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fair. 34. What does "This is a topic that is particularly close to my heart" imply? A) You have a personal connection to the topic. B) You are indifferent to the topic. C) You have no personal opinion on the topic. D) You are trying to change the subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You have a personal connection to the topic. 35. What is the advice regarding using humor in the speaking exam? A) Be yourself and use it if appropriate. B) It's not allowed. C) Use it sparingly. D) Avoid it completely. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Be yourself and use it if appropriate. 36. That could well be true, but ..... so, I think A) Maybe. B) Even. C) Fair. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even. 37. Which phrase politely asks for someone to repeat what they said? A) Sorry, would you mind repeating that?. B) Absolutely!. C) It's a tough one, I'm torn between . D) The thing that jumps out at me . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sorry, would you mind repeating that?. 38. Who speaks first? A) You can choose. B) The interlocutor chooses. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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