CAE Part 1 Speaking

Here are 50 questions that could resemble those used in Part 1 of the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) speaking test. These questions aim to assess speaking proficiency by eliciting personal information, opinions, and experiences. These questions will be updated on a regular basis:

 

  1. Where are you from?
  2. What do you like about living there?
  3. Do you prefer living in a city or the countryside? Why?
  4. What’s your favorite season and why?
  5. How do you usually celebrate your birthday?
  6. What kind of music do you listen to?
  7. Do you play any musical instruments?
  8. What do you like to do in your free time?
  9. Have you ever had a job you really enjoyed? What was it?
  10. What are your hobbies or interests?
  11. Do you follow any sports? Which ones?
  12. What was the last book you read? Did you enjoy it?
  13. How important is reading to you?
  14. Do you like cooking? What’s your favorite dish to prepare?
  15. What’s your favorite type of food?
  16. How do you usually spend your weekends?
  17. What’s the most interesting place you’ve visited?
  18. Do you prefer traveling alone or with others?
  19. What do you think are the benefits of traveling?
  20. How do you keep fit or healthy?
  21. What do you think about the role of technology in our daily lives?
  22. Do you use social media? How does it affect your life?
  23. What’s the most useful piece of technology you own?
  24. How do you learn new things? Do you prefer formal education or self-learning?
  25. What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned in life?
  26. How do you relax after a busy day?
  27. What’s your opinion on online shopping versus traditional shopping?
  28. How do you feel about public transport where you live?
  29. What environmental issues do you think are most urgent?
  30. What would you do if you could change one thing about your town or city?
  31. Do you think education should be free for everyone? Why or why not?
  32. What are your thoughts on lifelong learning?
  33. How do you manage stress or difficult situations?
  34. What was the last film you watched? Would you recommend it?
  35. What kind of films do you enjoy watching?
  36. How do you feel about the influence of celebrities on society?
  37. What’s one thing you wish you had more time to do?
  38. Do you think art and culture are important in education?
  39. What’s your opinion on the importance of learning languages?
  40. How do you feel about the future of work with AI and automation?
  41. What’s your dream job?
  42. How important is work-life balance to you?
  43. Do you think people are better off now than in the past? Why?
  44. What do you think about the concept of globalization?
  45. How do you think people’s lifestyles will change in the future?
  46. What’s one cultural tradition from your country you’re particularly proud of?
  47. Do you enjoy going to museums or art galleries? Why or why not?
  48. How do you stay informed about current events?
  49. What’s the biggest challenge facing your generation?
  50. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?