C1 Advanced
Speaking
Cambridge English
Cambridge C1 Advanced — Part 4 discussion
Daily life
About 4 minutes
3 questions
Cambridge C1 Advanced — Part 4 discussion: Technology and Personal Responsibility
About this practice test
Develop C1 English speaking for Cambridge Advanced Part 4 by weighing the benefits of automated advice against individual judgement and responsibility.
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.
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Question 1 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
When does relying on technology become a disadvantage?
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Question 2 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
How much responsibility should individuals retain when following automated recommendations?
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Question 3 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Should the convenience of a new technology ever outweigh concerns about its wider social effects?
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.