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A2 Key for Schools Speaking test - Luca and Federica | Cambridge English
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A2 Key for Schools Speaking test - Luca and Federica | Cambridge English

Introduction and Personal Information

Initial Greetings and Introductions

  • The examiner greets the candidates, Luca and Federica, who respond in kind.
  • The examiner introduces herself as Sandra and her colleague as Kerry, asking for the candidates' names.

Age and Residence

  • Federica states she is thirteen years old and lives in Buccinasco, a small town near Milano.
  • Luca also confirms he is thirteen and resides in Buccinasco.

School Life

Favorite Subjects

  • Luca expresses that his favorite subject is English because he enjoys languages, particularly due to his interest in America.

School Schedule

  • When asked about school attire, Luca mentions wearing a t-shirt and jeans.
  • Federica struggles to recall her school finishing time but eventually states it’s at quarter past two.

After School Activities

  • Federica shares that she typically eats pasta, meat, or fish after school.
  • Luca describes having a lot of homework daily across subjects like math, Italian, and English.

Home Life

Family Structure

  • Federica reveals she lives with her mom, dad, and two sisters.
  • She mentions there are two bedrooms: one for her parents and another shared by her and her sisters.

Personal Spaces

  • Luca indicates he watches TV in his bedroom which he considers his favorite room.

Hobbies Discussion

Preferences in Hobbies

  • During a discussion on hobbies prompted by the examiner's pictures:
  • Federica likes watching TV and reading books while Luca prefers watching TV over reading.
  • They both express disinterest in playing football; Federica dislikes playing with balls while Luca finds singing or playing instruments difficult.

Opinions on Activities

  • Luca believes playing football is fun due to social interactions post-match.
  • Federica enjoys computer games because they are entertaining.

Social Preferences

Spending Free Time

  • When asked about spending free time:
  • Federica prefers being with friends for fun experiences.
  • Luca echoes this sentiment stating he finds it cooler to be with friends rather than alone.

Sports vs Watching Sports

  • In discussing sports:
  • Luca finds watching sports more interesting than playing them.
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Read more about A2 Key for Schools: https://camengli.sh/3nEFdS5 Read the examiner's comments: https://camengli.sh/38szc4P Part 1 (Interview) What do candidates have to do? Respond to questions, giving factual or personal information. How long do candidates have to speak? 3–4 minutes. Part 2 (Discussion) What do candidates have to do? Candidates discuss likes and dislikes, and give reasons. How long do candidates have to speak? 5–6 minutes. Cambridge English speaking tests take place with one or two other candidates, and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.