Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson (Adapted)

FIRST

Speaking Test

Parts 3 & 4

Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson (Adapted)

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).

Here are some situations in which people need to concentrate on what they are doing, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about why people would need to concentrate on what they are doing.

Then decide which activity concentration is most important for.

Part 3

Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)

Why do people need to concentrate on what

they are doing in these situations?

acting

studying for an exam

flying an aeroplane

rock climbing

playing video games


Part 4

• Sometimes, people don’t like to concentrate. Why do you think this is?

• Do you think young people find it easier to concentrate on things than older people? Why (not)?

• Do you think that learning languages requires a lot of effort and concentration? Why (not)?

• How important is it for people to have time to relax and forget the pressure of work or studies?

• What do young people do to relax in (candidate’s country)?


•What do you think?•Do you agree?•And you?



Here are some people who have achieved success in something, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about how important these achievements are.

Now you have about a minute to decide which person might have had to work the hardest.

Part 3



How important are these

achievements?

graduating

learning to walk

winning a sports competition

making a delicious meal

winning an Oscar


Part 4

• Tell us about something you’ve done which you are proud of.

• Do you think winning is important in sport or is taking part enough?

• What would you most like to achieve in the future?

• Would you like to be rich or famous? Why (not)?

• Which person do you most admire? Why?





Imagine a group of teenagers want to do some volunteer work. Here are some jobs they would like to do, which involve contact with animals, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about what skills are needed to do these jobs.

Now you have about a minute to decide which two jobs would be most enjoyable for the teenage volunteers.

Part 3



What skills are needed to do these

jobs?

fisherman

dog walker

shepherd

zookeeper

veterinarian


Part 4

• Tell us about animals you like or dislike.• Do you think animals should be kept in zoos?

Why (not)?• How important do you think it is to protect

wildlife?• Which do you prefer, working outdoors or

working in an office? Why?• Do you think it is a good idea to do volunteer

work? Why?





Here are some difficult situations that young people may have to deal with, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about how difficult these situations may be for the young people and who might be able to help them.

Now you have about a minute to decide in which situation a friend’s advice would help the most.

Part 3



How difficult are these situations for young

people and who might be able to help?

being broke

cooking for themselves

moving house

buying clothes

breaking up with a partner


Part 4

• How important is it to have good friends who can give advice?

• Do you think young people are better able to deal with problems than older people?

• How much do you think parents can do to help their children?

• Do you think young people may worry too much about their appearance?

• Do you think it is possible to enjoy life and not worry about anything?





Imagine that a large department store is offering students the opportunity of doing some work experience there. Here are different jobs, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about what skills the students might learn by doing these jobs.

Now you have about a minute to decide which two jobs would give them the most valuable experience for the future.

Part 3



What skills might the students learn by doing

these jobs?

cleaning

shop assistant

shelf-filling

window dressing

customer information


Part 4

• Do you think it is a good idea for teenagers to do work experience?

• How easy do you think it is for young people to find a job nowadays?

• Is it better to try different jobs or to stay in the same job for a long time?

• How enjoyable is it to shop in large department stores?

• Some people say TV ads make us buy things we don’t need. What do you think?





Imagine that a group of students want to organise an event to raise money for their college library. Here are different events, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about how easy or difficult it might be for the students to organise these events.

Now you have a minute to decide which one is likely to attract the largest number of people.

Part 3



How easy or difficult might it be for the

students to organise these events?

a rock concert

a party at a disco

a fashion show

a football match

a barbecue


Part 4

• Do you think teenagers are responsible enough to organise events like these?

• Many young people do volunteer work in their free time. Do you think it is a good idea?

• How important do you think it is to raise money for good causes?

• When organising a big event, how important is it to plan ahead?

• How can parents encourage their children to be generous and help other people?




Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson (Adapted)

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