Sample questions for the CERTUS test in English

Speaking

(Candidates are asked 5 questions, which they are able to hear as well as see on the computer screen.)

Question 1: Personal question; Speaking time ½ min. 

   - Where do you live? 

   - Is it a big city or a small town? 

   - Do you like the place you live in?

Question 2: Personal question / Short talk on a familiar topic; Speaking time ½ min.

   - Speak about the flat or the house you live in. 

   - Is it small or large? How many rooms are there?

Question 3: Description; Speaking time 1 min.

   - Describe the school you went to (or go to). 

   - Where was it? Was it a big building or a small one?

Question 4: expressing opinion; Speaking time 1 min.

   - Do you think that working from home can be as effective as working in the office? 

   - Why or why not?

Question 5: Discussion/Argumentation; Speaking time 2 mins.

   - Some people think that Europe is the best place to travel. 

   - Do you agree or disagree? Give arguments.