The Speaking test uses a paired format where two candidates are
assessed by two trained Cambridge ESOL examiners. One examiner acts as
an ‘interlocutor’ and conducts the test, while the second examiner acts
as an assessor and does not join in the conversation.
The Speaking test requires candidates to carry out a range of speaking tasks:
Each candidate has a short conversation with the interlocutor about themselves and subjects from daily life.
Each
candidate then has a 1-minute turn where they are asked to make
comparisons, express opinions, describe and speculate about visual
stimuli.
Both candidates are asked to engage in conversation
together while completing a collaborative task. They must then engage
with the interlocutor in a wider discussion about the completed task.
Test focus
The
paired Speaking test format offers candidates the opportunity to
demonstrate their ability to use spoken language skills effectively in a
range of contexts.
By using a face-to-face test with paired
candidates, we reduce the anxiety experienced by candidates, create a
more authentic exercise in communication and thereby get a more reliable
measure of their ability to use English.
At Level C1, candidates
are required to show their ability to organise their thoughts and ideas
and express themselves coherently using appropriate language.
Candidates
need to show they can exchange information, express and justify their
opinions, and agree or disagree with one another.
They must also demonstrate that they are capable of discussing topics and certain issues in depth.
Fuente:
http://cambridge-english-advanced.cambridgeesol.org/exam-overview/format-exam/speaking-test 
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