A1 Beginner
Speaking
Cambridge English
Odd one out and explain
Daily life
About 4 minutes
5 questions
Home and Nature Picture Groups
About this practice test
Build A1 English speaking by explaining differences in groups of furniture, musical instruments, plants, weather and animals using short sentences.
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:
5 spoken questions from Emma, your practice examiner. Follow the task and record each answer for up to 30 seconds. 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
- A1. 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.
Look at the pictures. Which one is different? Tell me why.
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Question 2 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Find the picture that does not belong. Give a simple reason.
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Question 3 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Which picture is different from the other three, and why?
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Question 4 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Choose the different picture. Explain your choice.
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Question 5 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Look at all four pictures. Say which one is different and tell me why.
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.