C1 Advanced Speaking Cambridge English Cambridge C1 Advanced — Part 4 discussion Education About 4 minutes 3 questions

Cambridge C1 Advanced — Part 4 discussion: Public Trust in Information

About this practice test

Practise C1 English speaking for Cambridge Advanced Part 4 by evaluating information, trust and responsibility in public communication.

What you’ll practice

Speaking naturally

Answer familiar questions in your own words.

Developing your ideas

Give a reason or example to support your answer.

Listening back

Record an answer and notice what you can improve.

What to expect: 3 spoken questions from Emma, your practice examiner. Follow the task and record each answer for up to 1 minute. Practising is free. Sign in and choose feedback for 25 coins. Feedback is a practice estimate rather than an official exam score. The 4-minute practice timer includes preparation, answers and an allowance for question audio. It starts when you start the practice.

Study the questions and tasks

Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.

Practice level
C1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
Question formats
Speaking response

How to approach this practice

Read the question or cue card and think of a relevant experience or opinion. Use short notes rather than memorising a script.

  1. Question 1 · Speaking response

    Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.

    Why might people trust familiar sources even when more reliable evidence is available elsewhere?

  2. Question 2 · Speaking response

    Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.

    How can institutions communicate uncertainty without losing public trust?

  3. Question 3 · Speaking response

    Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.

    Whose responsibility is it to correct misleading information that spreads widely?

What to review next

Listen back to your recording. Check that you answered the question, developed your ideas and spoke clearly. Record a second response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.