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Speaking Test Parts 1 & 2

4 tests

1Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2 Pearson (2008)

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

Select one or more questions from any of the following as appropriate.

• Do you live in a house or in a flat? Tell us something about it.

• Tell us what you do every day after school / work.

• What is the most important meal for you? Who do you eat it with?

• Do you prefer to spend time on your own or with other people?

Why?

• What kind of music do you enjoy? Why?

• Do you like going to parties? (Tell us about one you remember well)

Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2 Pearson (2008) 2

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

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

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people working together. I’d like you to compare the photographs and sayhow you think the people feel about working together.

(Candidate B), do you like working with other people?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show people learninga new skill. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why thepeople might have decided to learn this skill.

(Candidate A), are you good at learning new skills?

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How do the people feel about working together?

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Why might the people have decided to learn this skill?

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

Select one or more questions from any of the following as appropriate.

• Do you have to travel a long way to get to school / work?

• What area of your country would you recommend to tourists?

• What form of transport do you use most often?

• Have you ever used your English while on holiday? (Where were you

then?)

• Do you think it is important to keep fit? Why?

• Is eating healthy food important for you? (What is your favourite

food?)

Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson (2008) 6

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

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

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show different places where people stay on holiday. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why you think the people have chosen theseplaces to stay.

(Candidate B), do you like camping?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show peoplecompeting against each other. I’d like you to compare the photographsand say why the people might have decided to compete.

(Candidate A), do you enjoy taking part in competitions?

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Why have the people chosen these places to stay?

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Why do you think the people may have decided to compete?

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

Select one or more questions from any of the following as appropriate.

• Is your family large or small? Tell us what you like about it.

• Is there somebody in your family that gives you good advice?

• Which room in your house is the best one to study? Why?

• Do you like the neighbourhood where you live? Why? Why not?

• How often do you meet your friends for a chat?

• What activities do you like to do when you are on holiday?

Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson (2008) 10

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

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

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show memorable days in people’s lives. I’d like you to compare thephotographs and say how clearly you think the people will rememberthese occasions in the future.

(Candidate B), do you like celebrating your birthday?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show people havingmeals in different places. I’d like you to compare the photographs and saywhy the people might have chosen to eat in these places.

(Candidate A), do you enjoy eating in restaurants?

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How clearly will the people remember these occasions in the future?

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Why might the people have chosen to eat in these places?

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

Select one or more questions from any of the following as appropriate.

• Tell us a daily activity that you particularly enjoy.

• What is your favourite season? Why?

• Do you think you will use you English in the future? How?

• Have you got any plans for next weekend?

• What do you think you’ll be doing this time next year?

• What practical skill would you most like to learn? Why?

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

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

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show children doing different sports. I’d like you to compare the photographsand say how much you think they may be enjoying the experience.

(Candidate B), do you like playing or watching tennis?

Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show people takingphotos in different situations. I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why the people might think it is important to take these photos.

(Candidate A), do you like taking photos of people?

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How much are the children enjoying the experience?

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Why might the people think it is important to take these photos?

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