PART 1.2 — DESCRIBE & OPINE

Part 1.2 — Describe & give opinions

B1

Two themed images: describe them, then justify your views.

3
questions
2
images
None
prep time
1.8 min
to speak

How it plays out

You answer 3 questions one at a time, each with its own 45s–30s window and no prep — you speak as soon as the question finishes.

What examiners are listening for

  • Grammatical range & accuracy
  • Vocabulary
  • Fluency
  • Coherence & cohesion

Tips for Part 1.2

  • Spend the first answer purely describing what you see — save your opinion for the follow-up questions.
  • Use comparative language across the two images ("unlike the first picture...") to show range, not just vocabulary.
  • Justify opinions with a reason, not just a claim — "I think X because Y" scores higher than "I think X."
  • The first answer gets 45 seconds, the next two get 30 — pace description longer than opinion.

Where this fits

Part 1.2 targets B1 — one gear up from Part 1.1. This is where tense control and linking words start to matter for the band.

Drill Part 1.2 on its own before a full mock.

Practice Part 1.2

Or see how all four parts add up.

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