Master the China CET-SET Spoken English Test. Practise timed individual presentations, automated computer-delivered summaries, and secure your academic score.
Visit Official NEEA CET SiteThe CET-SET (College English Test Spoken English Test) is the official spoken English benchmark designed for undergraduate and postgraduate university students in China. Achieving an A or B grade is highly valued by domestic and international employers.
In Part 3 of the CET-SET, you must deliver a structured 1.5-minute speech based on a visual prompt or theme card. Here is a realistic practice prompt.
The computer-delivered CET-SET oral exam takes approximately 15 minutes. It is highly structured, and candidates are assessed on their clarity and spontaneity.
You introduce yourself briefly and answer two basic interactive questions posed by the system. This section evaluates basic conversational confidence.
You read a short academic or popular science paragraph displayed on the screen. This evaluations clear pronunciation, breath control, and word linking.
You receive a cards prompt listing a theme or diagram. You have 45 seconds to organise your thoughts and 90 seconds to deliver a logically structured monologue.
You engage in a simulated discussion with a virtual partner displayed on the screen, reacting to their views and presenting your own arguments on the theme.
Watch an educational CET-SET speaking test overview to understand the computerized timing and layout.
Clear sound articulation and correct intonation patterns are highly important in the computerized grading algorithm.
Show comfortable use of passive constructions, relative clauses, and logical transitions to connect your arguments.
Avoid simple repetitive terms. Use diverse academic vocabulary and topic-appropriate collocations to highlight your English level.
Did you cover all the prompt points on the presentation card? Organising your speech logically is vital for top grades.
The CET-SET (College English Test Spoken English Test) is the official national spoken English component for college students in China, split into CET-SET4 and CET-SET6 levels.
It is computer-delivered in certified testing centres. Candidates wear a headset with a microphone and interact with automated software, recording speeches and simulated debates.
It consists of Part 1 (Self-introduction & Warm-up), Part 2 (Reading Aloud), Part 3 (Individual Presentation), and Part 4 (Paired/Group Discussion).
