In the Speaking paper, how do candidates interact with the examiner?

• A. They speak only to the examiner without interacting with each other
• B. Two candidates interact with each other and with the examiner.
• C. Only one candidate speaks while the other watches
• D. The examiner speaks for both candidates

Answer: (B)

The Speaking test is a three-way interaction: two candidates talk to each other with input from the examiner. The examiner prompts and guides the tasks, but both candidates actively participate, sharing opinions, asking questions, and responding to one another. This collaborative format shows how well they can communicate in a real conversation and with the examiner facilitating and assessing the interaction. The other options don’t fit because they miss the real-time dialogue between the candidates or the examiner’s role as a facilitator.