Key Flyer Speaking Chapter 1
Key Flyer Speaking Chapter 1
Key Flyer Speaking Chapter 1
Flyers
Speaking
7–9 minutes/4 parts
The Speaking test is a face-to-face test with one candidate and one examiner. It lasts approximately 8 minutes. The examiner’s language is scripted to
ensure fairness to all candidates. The script gives examiners scope to offer help and encouragement.
Each child is taken into the test by an usher. This is someone who speaks the candidate’s first language and may be known to the child. The usher
explains the test format in the child’s first language, before taking the child into the exam room and introducing them to the examiner.
The mark for the Speaking test is based on a rating for Vocabulary and Grammar, Pronunciation and Interaction.
Part 1 Part 3
The examiner greets the candidate and asks for name, surname The examiner shows the candidate a sequence of five pictures which
and age. show a story. The examiner tells the candidate the name of the
story and describes the first picture in the story. They then ask the
The examiner demonstrates what is required and shows the
candidate to describe the other four pictures. The title of the story
candidate two pictures which are similar but have some differences.
and the name(s) of the main character(s) are shown on the story.
The examiner reads statements about the examiner’s picture. The
candidate must look at the candidate’s picture, identify six differences Part 4
and say how the picture is different.
The examiner asks the candidate some personal questions on topics
Part 2 such as school, holidays, birthdays, family and hobbies.
Advice for teachers • Candidates should be able to ask ‘question-word questions’ using
Who, What, When, Where, How old, How many, etc. For example:
The aim of the Flyers Speaking test is to make the experience an What are the children studying?
enjoyable and motivating one for young children. Candidates are
required to follow simple instructions and to answer simple questions • They should also be able to ask ‘Yes/No questions’, for example:
about a picture and about themselves. These are standard tasks in Has Harry’s teacher got a car?
most English classes for young learners. • Additionally, they need to be comfortable asking questions with
One way of making the test as stress-free as possible is that the child two options. For example: Is the lesson interesting or boring?
is first met by an usher who explains the format of the test in the
Part 3
child’s first language before taking him or her into the test room to
meet the examiner. • The Part 3 task involves candidates telling a simple story based
on five pictures, and candidates will benefit from practice in
The standard format for the Speaking test is one child and telling similar simple picture stories. However, examiners are not
one examiner. looking for evidence of storytelling skills. Candidates are only
The pictures and questions used in the test are all based on the expected to say a few words about each picture in the sequence,
vocabulary and structures in the Cambridge English: Young Learners without necessarily developing these comments into a narrative.
lists. This means that children who have been taught using the lists • Before asking candidates to tell the story, the examiner says,
will be familiar with all the language they need in order to do well in ‘Just look at the pictures first’. Advise candidates to look at each
the test. picture in turn to get a general idea of the story before they start
The format of the test always follows the same pattern so that to speak. However, they should not worry if they cannot follow
children who are well prepared will not receive any surprises in the the narrative of the picture story. It is perfectly acceptable just
test room. to say a few words about each picture in the sequence without
developing these comments into a story. The examiner will
Use English to give everyday classroom instructions so that children prompt by asking a question if a candidate needs help.
become very familiar with instructions like Look at … ,
Listen to … , Give
… , Put … , Find … • The structures candidates will need most frequently are there is/
are, the present tense of the verbs be and have (got), the modals
Children create a good impression when they use greetings and other can/can’t and must/mustn’t and the present continuous tense
social formulae confidently. Make sure they are happy using Hello, of some action verbs (for example, come, go, buy, put on, carry,
Goodbye and Thank you, and that they have plenty
of practice at using open, laugh). They may also need to use the present perfect tense
Sorry, or I don’t understand whenever this is appropriate. or going to. They should be able to say things like: There is a big
Parents can get more information in the parents’ section on the present for David. He’s playing the drums very loudly.
Cambridge English website. This includes tips on how to support and • Candidates should also be able to describe simple feelings, for
extend their children’s learning. example: David’s excited.
Teachers can find lesson plans on the Cambridge English website as
well as examples of the kind of pictures, instructions and questions Part 4
children will be asked to respond to. • Make sure candidates feel confident answering questions about
themselves, their families and friends, their homes, their school
Tips for preparing learners for the Flyers and free time activities, their likes and dislikes and other topics
related to their everyday lives. They should be able to answer
Speaking component questions such as:
Part 1 What time do you get up on Saturday? What do you do on Saturday
• For Part 1, candidates should practise listening to the teacher afternoon?
make a statement about a picture (for example, In my picture, • Simple answers of a phrase or one or two short sentences are all
the clock is black), relating that to a picture in front of them, and that is required.
commenting on the difference: In my picture, the clock is red.
• Questions will normally be in the present tense but candidates
• In the test, differences between the examiner’s statements and should also be prepared to use the past and present perfect
the candidate’s picture will relate to things like number, colour, tenses and
going to, and to answer questions about, for example,
position, appearance, activity, shape, and relative size, etc. For what they did yesterday or are going to do at the weekend.
example: In my picture there are two/three drinks on the table.
In my
picture, there’s a helicopter in the sky/on the ground.
Part 2
• As well as having practice in answering questions, children
should also practise asking them. For example, in Part 2, they
should be able to form simple questions to ask for information
about people, things and situations. This will include information
about time, place, age, appearance, etc.
Flyers
Speaking
7–9 minutes/4 parts
The Speaking test is a face-to-face test with one candidate and one examiner. It lasts approximately 8 minutes. The examiner’s language is scripted to
ensure fairness to all candidates. The script gives examiners scope to offer help and encouragement.
Each child is taken into the test by an usher. This is someone who speaks the candidate’s first language and may be known to the child. The usher
explains the test format in the child’s first language, before taking the child into the exam room and introducing them to the examiner.
The mark for the Speaking test is based on a rating for Vocabulary and Grammar, Pronunciation and Interaction.
Part 1 Part 3
The examiner greets the candidate and asks for name, surname The examiner shows the candidate a sequence of five pictures which
and age. show a story. The examiner tells the candidate the name of the
story and describes the first picture in the story. They then ask the
The examiner demonstrates what is required and shows the
candidate to describe the other four pictures. The title of the story
candidate two pictures which are similar but have some differences.
and the name(s) of the main character(s) are shown on the story.
The examiner reads statements about the examiner’s picture. The
candidate must look at the candidate’s picture, identify six differences Part 4
and say how the picture is different.
The examiner asks the candidate some personal questions on topics
Part 2 such as school, holidays, birthdays, family and hobbies.
Advice for teachers • Candidates should be able to ask ‘question-word questions’ using
Who, What, When, Where, How old, How many, etc. For example:
The aim of the Flyers Speaking test is to make the experience an What are the children studying?
enjoyable and motivating one for young children. Candidates are
required to follow simple instructions and to answer simple questions • They should also be able to ask ‘Yes/No questions’, for example:
about a picture and about themselves. These are standard tasks in Has Harry’s teacher got a car?
most English classes for young learners. • Additionally, they need to be comfortable asking questions with
One way of making the test as stress-free as possible is that the child two options. For example: Is the lesson interesting or boring?
is first met by an usher who explains the format of the test in the
Part 3
child’s first language before taking him or her into the test room to
meet the examiner. • The Part 3 task involves candidates telling a simple story based
on five pictures, and candidates will benefit from practice in
The standard format for the Speaking test is one child and telling similar simple picture stories. However, examiners are not
one examiner. looking for evidence of storytelling skills. Candidates are only
The pictures and questions used in the test are all based on the expected to say a few words about each picture in the sequence,
vocabulary and structures in the Cambridge English: Young Learners without necessarily developing these comments into a narrative.
lists. This means that children who have been taught using the lists • Before asking candidates to tell the story, the examiner says,
will be familiar with all the language they need in order to do well in ‘Just look at the pictures first’. Advise candidates to look at each
the test. picture in turn to get a general idea of the story before they start
The format of the test always follows the same pattern so that to speak. However, they should not worry if they cannot follow
children who are well prepared will not receive any surprises in the the narrative of the picture story. It is perfectly acceptable just
test room. to say a few words about each picture in the sequence without
developing these comments into a story. The examiner will
Use English to give everyday classroom instructions so that children prompt by asking a question if a candidate needs help.
become very familiar with instructions like Look at … ,
Listen to … , Give
… , Put … , Find … • The structures candidates will need most frequently are there is/
are, the present tense of the verbs be and have (got), the modals
Children create a good impression when they use greetings and other can/can’t and must/mustn’t and the present continuous tense
social formulae confidently. Make sure they are happy using Hello, of some action verbs (for example, come, go, buy, put on, carry,
Goodbye and Thank you, and that they have plenty
of practice at using open, laugh). They may also need to use the present perfect tense
Sorry, or I don’t understand whenever this is appropriate. or going to. They should be able to say things like: There is a big
Parents can get more information in the parents’ section on the present for David. He’s playing the drums very loudly.
Cambridge English website. This includes tips on how to support and • Candidates should also be able to describe simple feelings, for
extend their children’s learning. example: David’s excited.
Teachers can find lesson plans on the Cambridge English website as
well as examples of the kind of pictures, instructions and questions Part 4
children will be asked to respond to. • Make sure candidates feel confident answering questions about
themselves, their families and friends, their homes, their school
Tips for preparing learners for the Flyers and free time activities, their likes and dislikes and other topics
related to their everyday lives. They should be able to answer
Speaking component questions such as:
Part 1 What time do you get up on Saturday? What do you do on Saturday
• For Part 1, candidates should practise listening to the teacher afternoon?
make a statement about a picture (for example, In my picture, • Simple answers of a phrase or one or two short sentences are all
the clock is black), relating that to a picture in front of them, and that is required.
commenting on the difference: In my picture, the clock is red.
• Questions will normally be in the present tense but candidates
• In the test, differences between the examiner’s statements and should also be prepared to use the past and present perfect
the candidate’s picture will relate to things like number, colour, tenses and
going to, and to answer questions about, for example,
position, appearance, activity, shape, and relative size, etc. For what they did yesterday or are going to do at the weekend.
example: In my picture there are two/three drinks on the table.
In my
picture, there’s a helicopter in the sky/on the ground.
Part 2
• As well as having practice in answering questions, children
should also practise asking them. For example, in Part 2, they
should be able to form simple questions to ask for information
about people, things and situations. This will include information
about time, place, age, appearance, etc.
TEST 22
Speaking
Part Examiner does this: Examiner says this: Minimum response Back-up questions:
expected from child:
Usher brings candidate in. Usher to examiner: Hello.
This Is (chlld's name*).
Examiner: H9110, *. My
name's knelAAs Smith. HeHo.
Points to baby on the left What's Dalsy's cousln's (It's) Flobesb Point at the information
on candrdate'sinformatron name? if neeessary.
Page. What colour are hls vfW''m) g W
Asks the questions. eyes? y
Nnv~old Is he? six months '
%hers does he 61eep? (In hfs) slsler's bedroom
Ififhat's hls favourlie toy? (a) bear
Points to baby on the right Wow y w don't h o w
on candidate's infomat~on anything about Jack's
Page. cousin, so you ask me
some q~esPions.
Pad Examiner does this: Examiner says this: Minimum response Back-up questions:
expected from child:
Responds using Her name lo Helen. What's her name? Point at inTomation cues
information on examiner's She's five weeks old. How old is she? if neeessarj.
informatron page. fhey're farown. Hrhat colour are her eyes?
It's a duck. What's her favourit@toy?
in her parents' bedroom Where does she sleep?
I
3 Shows candidate Picture These- plcturss tell a
Story card. Allows time stary. IYs called 'A nlght
to look at the p!aures at a hotel'.
Just 'took at the pletora
first.
1
- cooking lunch, /f's sunny. What" Mum dolng?
St's rainlng mw. They're Is it sunny now?
I all inside the tent. They" Where are they now?
I Do you get up at
7 o'clock?
00you have bread7
breakfast?
Who do yorr em breakfast my famNy Do you eat breskPsst with
WJ?~? your f a m i v
[WOW do you ga to s c py)~car DO you go to setmi
by car?
Tdl me more about y w r My first f e s m is maths. What's your first lesson?
mornlng. IsMnetrtPomyfrienc%. Whodayousitnextto?
I hawe lunch at school. Where do you have
Iwnch? -
OK, thank you, *.
Gobdbye. Gmdbye.
TEST 23
Speaking
Part Examiner does this: Examiner says this: Minimum response Back-up questions:
expected from child:
Examiner He114 *. My
name's JanelMs Smflh. MeHo.
Points to girl on candidate's Which day war JHlb paw' Saturday "O~M at the information
infomation page. How many lrlends did ten if necessary.
Asks the quest~ons. she ?nvi¶e?
What dld they eW7 cake
1A,rR@re was ttre party? {at] her house
I I I R ~ Z was J I ~ I 'favour!te
S (z) s c ~ r f
present'?
I
Test 2 Answers
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Part Examiner does this: Examiner says this: Minimum response Back-up questions:
expected from child:
Responds using a computer game What was PmuI's favuurtte Point at information cues
information on present? if necessary.
examiner's informatian in the park Were w s the p%rfy?
pizza What did they earl?
Wednesday INhwhlch e"ay was Paul's
party'
22 How many friends dId
he inbrfte?
Katy's brother is p l a m
football. Katy can't play
I 1 . Point at the pictures.
2.Ask questions about
with h l ~ s c a u s e
-he the p~ctures.
hesnl go9 any footbsll
dothes. She's sad.
Haw you tell the story. bCs?y% ssle@pIn bed. In Where's U t y now?
her dream, she" p h y h g M a t ' s she dolng In her
fmfbbllr. dream?
j p(atyYsmother is makhg what Is My's mother
e shirt. dolng?
b&rs mother has made What has Katy's mother
some footbail/ clothes. made?
Kafy's veqf sarrprised. Is Kla8y surprised3
Maw Katy can play M a r can Katy d o new?
I :'croPbau wAh her brother.
.?he's brerry happy, How's she Mllng?
4 Part 5 (7 marks)
MAW: And can you write something here, too? 1 dark 2 silver 3 unhappyfsad 4 schooYclass
I'd like this road to have a name. 5 (the) birds 6 (lovely) (red) (spotted) butterfly
GIRL: OK. I c:an see tb~eword 'STREET' on the
little low wall nemxt to the shop. Shall I 7 the (small) leafla leaf
write it there?
MCW: Yes. W r ~ r erne word 'HILL' a b v e that.
,-.A - A L -
Part 6 (10 marks)
GIRL: All right. I can spell that word. I ago 2 that 3 Since 4 can't 5 of
MAN; Good.Well done!
6 all 7 moves 8 sing
- 9 No 10 m
Part 2 (7 marks)
I no 2 no 3 yes 4 no 5 no 6 no 7 yes
Part 3 (5 marks)
I F 2 B 3 G 4 H 5 C
Part 4 (6 marks)
1 top 2 afraid 3 tens 4 gald 5 forget
6 My very best three days
Test 3 Answers
TEST 24
Part Examiner does this: Examiner says this: Mini1mum re5 Back-up questions:
expf3cted fro :
Examiner: Hello, *. My
name's JaneiMs $Smith. / Hello.
WhM*s your surname7 ~ l k r Wafs your family name?
2 1 Shows candidate
1 both school
Bony and Vleky are
ceualns. They go to
, infornat~onpages. Then different schsols. 1 don't
( polnls to cand!date's "AQW anything aboJoltP
I information page. Tony's sekool, but you
do. So I'm going ta ask
you some ques!lons.
Points to girl on Pb
w you don't know
cand~date'sinformation awhlng abowl VIc'Ery's
Page. schml, so you ask ma
some querrtlons.