Ex 401 parts 1+2 book 3global

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401

Speaking Test Parts 1 & 2

8 tests

Cambridge Official Examination Papers FCE Book 3 & 10 FCE Practice Tests GLOBAL1

Part 1 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of 3)

Personal experience

• Do you enjoy buying presents for people?

• What was the best present you received recently?

Daily life

• Is your weekday routine different from your weekendroutine?

• What do you look forward to at the end of the day?

Media

• How much TV do you watch?

• Do you buy magazines or newspapers regularly?

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Where people workTourist places

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answera short question about your partner’s photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show different places where people work.

I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think it is like to work in places like these.

(Candidate B), which places would you like to work in?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show places thattourists enjoy visiting.

I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why you think people chooseto go to places like these.

(Candidate A), which place would you prefer to visit?

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What is it like to work in places like these?

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Why do people choose to go to places like these?



Free time

• Are you an active person in your free time? What sorts of things do you do?

• When did you last play a sport? What was it?

Likes and dislikes

• What is your favourite part of the day? Why?

• Do you enjoy shopping? What sort of things do you notenjoy buying?

Science and technology

• How much do you use the Internet? What for?

• Do you enjoy playing computer games? Why?/Why not?


Spending time togetherTaking photographs


(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show friendsspending time together.

I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think the people are feeling.

(Candidate B), where do you usually meet your friends?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show people takingphotographs.

I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why you think thephotographs are being taken.

(Candidate A), are you any good at taking photographs?



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What are the people feeling?


Why are the photographs being taken?

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Leisure time

• Do you spend most of your free time on your own or withfriends? What do you usually do?

• Do you prefer to be inside or outside when you have free time?

Travel

• Which country would you most like to visit? Why?

• Do you prefer going on holiday in a small group or a largegroup? Why?

Personal experience

• What is your favourite time of year? Why?

• Do you think you will always have the same friends?


PresentsPlaying music


(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show peoplewith presents.

I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think the people are feeling.

(Candidate B), do you like getting surprises?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show people playingmusic.

I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think is enjoyableabout music like this.

(Candidate A), what kind of music do you like?



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What are the people feeling?


What is enjoyable about music like this?



Likes and dislikes

• What kind of music do you listen to?

• Do you enjoy watching films?

Work and education

• Do you think you will use English a lot in the future? In what ways?

• What other languages would you like to learn? Why?

Travel and holidays

• What is your favourite place for a holiday? Why?

• What do you enjoy doing on holiday?


Painting wallsEnjoying the natural world

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like youto talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answera short question about your partner’s photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show peoplepainting walls.

I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why you think the people are painting these walls.

(Candidate B), do people write on walls in your country?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show people enjoyingthe natural world.

I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why you think the people havechosen to go to these places.

(Candidate A), would you like to spend time in either of these places?



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Why are the people painting these walls?


Why have the people chosen to go to these places?



Entertainment

• How often do you go to the cinema?• Tell us about a film you’ve seen recently.

Holidays• Have you ever used your English on holiday? What did you

use it for?• Do you like to plan your holidays well in advance? Why?

The future• What would you like to do for your next birthday? Why?

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CrimeBreaking the rules

In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a short question about your partner’s photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They are both about crime. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say which one represents a more serious crime and why.

(Candidate B), would you say that more serious and violent crimes are committed nowadays than in the past?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show people who are breaking a rule. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why someone might break these rules.

(Candidate A), do you think people who drink and drive should be arrested and sent to prison?

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Which photo represents a more serious crime and why?

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Why might someone break these rules?

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Holidays

• Which area of your country would you like to know better? Why?

• What’s the most interesting place you’ve ever visited? Tell us about it.

• If you could go anywhere on holiday where would you go?

Entertainment

• Would you rather go to the cinema or the theatre? Why?

• Have you ever been to a concert?

The future

• Is there something you would like to learn in the future? What?

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Part 2 (a one-minute ‘long turn’ for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate)

LifestylesClothes


(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people with different lifestyles. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why you think it is important for people to do some form of exercise.

(Candidate B), do you enjoy exercising?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show people that are wearing different styles of clothes. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why the people in the photos chose to dress this way.

(Candidate A), do you follow fashion?


Why is it important for people to do some form of exercise?


Why did the people choose to dress this way?



Likes and dislikes

• What sort of music do you listen to? Why do you enjoy it?• Do you like shopping? What sort of things do you buy?• What’s your favourite food? Why do you like it?

Hobbies • What do you do to exercise?• Does anyone you know have an interesting hobby?• If you could take up a new hobby, what would you do?

The future• What would you like to do when you leave school? Why?



TechnologyWork


(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people using technology. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why these forms of technology are important to people.

(Candidate B), which of these things could people more easily do without?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show people working in different situations. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say which of these inventions has affected our lives the most and why.

(Candidate A), what kind of technology do you use at school / work?


Why are these forms of technology important to people?


Which of these inventions has affected our lives the most and why?



Habits and routines

• Do you like to be busy every day? Why? / Why not?

Hobbies

• What sorts of books do you enjoy reading most?

• What is the most popular sport in your country?

Likes and dislikes

• What do you like to do at the weekend?

• Tell us about a day you’ve really enjoyed recently.



Natural disastersExtreme weather


(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show different kinds of natural disasters. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say which of these natural disasters is the easiest to prepare for.

(Candidate B), would you live near a volcano?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show areas in the world with extreme weather. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say who would be able to live in these places.

(Candidate A), would you like to explore either of these places?


Which of these natural disasters is the easiest to prepare for?


Who would be able to live in these places?


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