This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Cae > Cae Speaking – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cae Speaking Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which expression is good for describing an image's background? A) There's nothing to talk about. B) I doubt there's much there. C) Behind the main subject . D) It's only natural . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Behind the main subject . 2. Choose the phrase for indicating that something is just a guess. A) It must be exactly that. B) It's exactly like . C) This is purely speculation, but . D) I have no opinion here. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) In summary . D) Everyone knows that . 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) Forget that . B) I disagree entirely. C) One more thing to consider is . D) Let's change the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) 20-30 minutes. B) 8-19 minutes. C) Less than 5 minutes. D) 1 hour. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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) Marginal. B) Profound. 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) Everyone can see . B) This makes no sense. C) This must be . D) This person seems very stressed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 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) I couldn't agree more. B) I take your point, but . C) You took the words right out of my mouth. D) We see eye to eye. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I take your point, but . 19. Which phrase suggests internal conflict when making a decision? A) I couldn't agree more. B) You have a point there. C) My gut reaction is . D) It's a tough one, I'm torn between . Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 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) Five or six new words for each topic. D) Ten or twelve new words for each topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Five or six new words for each topic. 21. Which word does not fit here to imply 'a big effect'? A) Marked. B) Subtle. C) Drastic. D) Dramatic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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) I beg your pardon . B) The bottom line is . C) We see eye to eye. D) Another point I'd like to add about . Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Another point I'd like to add about . 26. What does the candidate who is listening have to do? A) Play with phone. B) Think about his set of pictures. C) Answer follow up questions. D) Stare at the ceiling. 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) Sweeping. B) Minimal. C) Subtle. D) Marginal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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) On second thought, it could be . B) There's no way it's anything else. C) It's obvious that . D) Let's not overthink it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On second thought, it could be . ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesCae Speaking Quiz 1Cae Speaking Quiz 2Cae Speaking Quiz 4Cae Essay QuizCae Listening QuizCae Practice Test QuizCae Reading QuizCae Use Of English Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books