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Date : 2022-12-21|Visitors : 2638|Source : BEST Test of English Proficiency
Speaking Test
The BESTEP speaking test is conducted in audio-visual or computer classrooms. All test takers are seated in front of a computer and record their responses simultaneously. The speaking test includes three parts: Answering Questions, Expressing Opinions, and Giving a Short Presentation. The duration of the speaking test is approximately 15 minutes. The task types are as follows:
| Task types | Part 1 Answering Questions |
Part 2 Expressing Opinions |
Part 3 Giving a Short Presentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Answer questions related to daily life and learning | Explain key points and express opinions on topics related to daily life and learning | Integrate information from textual and visual inputs on more abstract topics, summarize key points, and compare key information |
| Range of assessment (CEFR level) |
A1–B1 | A2–C1 | A2–C1 or above |
| Part score (out of a total score of 360) | 80 | 130 | 150 |
| Number of questions | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Preparation time | None | 1.5 minutes | 2.5 minutes |
| Response time | 15 seconds per question 1.5 minutes in total |
1.5 minutes | 2.5 minutes |