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Speaking Test Parts 1 & 2
8 different tests 1 copy of each
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Free timePlaces to shop
By the riverPreparing a meal
Teachers and childrenPlaces
Places in the eveningSpecial occasions
BeachesAdventure activities
JobsUsing the telephone
Public eventsYoung people
Places to liveAsking questions
Part 1 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of 3)
Leisure time• Do you spend most of your free time with friends? What do
you do?• Do you prefer to be outside or inside when you have free
time? Why?
Likes and dislikes• What is your favourite part of the day? Why?• Do you enjoy shopping? What sorts of things do you not enjoy
buying?
Science and technology• How much do you use the Internet? What do you use it for?• Do you enjoy playing computer games? Why (not)?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Places to liveAsking questions
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 show different places where people live.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what are the advantages and disadvantages of living in different places.
(Candidate B), would you like to live near the sea?
Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show people asking questions in different situations.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why you think it’s important to ask questions in these situations.
(Candidate A), would you like to work as a teacher?
Part 2 (a one-minute ‘long turn’ for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate)
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the different places?
Why is it important to ask questions in these situations?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Part 1 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of 3)
Likes and dislikes• What kind of music do you listen to? When do you listen to
music?• Do you enjoy watching films? Tell us about a film you have
watched recently.
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?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Free timePlaces to shop
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 show people enjoying their free time in different ways.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why you think people enjoy activities like these in their free time.
(Candidate B), have you ever been ice skating?
Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show people buying and selling different things.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why you think people choose to shop in places like these.
(Candidate A), do you enjoy shopping?
Part 2 (a one-minute ‘long turn’ for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate)
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Why do people enjoy activities like these in their free time?
Why do people choose to shop in places like these?
Part 1 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of 3)
Free time• Are you an active person in your free time? What sort of
things do you do?• When did you last play a sport? What was it?
Travel • Which country would you most like to visit? Why?• Do you prefer going on holiday in a small group or a large
group? Why?
Personal experience• What is your favourite time of year? Why?• Do you think you’ll always have the same friends? Why (not)?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
By the riverPreparing a meal
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 show people spending time by different rivers.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think people are enjoying about spending time by these rivers.
(Candidate B), which of the rivers would you prefer to visit?
Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show people preparing a meal in different situations.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think is difficult about preparing meals in these situations.
(Candidate A), do you enjoy cooking?
Part 2 (a one-minute ‘long turn’ for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate)
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
What are the people enjoying about spending time by these rivers?
What is difficult about preparing meals in these situations?
Part 1 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of 3)
Homelife• Do you come from a large or a small family? What do you
like about it?• Does your family live in a house or a flat? Tell me something
about it.
Work and education• What sort of job would you like to do in the future? Why?• Would you like a job in a multinational company? Why (not)?
Personal experiences• What do you enjoy doing with your friends? Why?• What’s your favourite month of the year? Why?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
BeachesAdventure activities
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 show two different beaches.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say why you think people choose to go to beaches like these.
(Candidate B), which beach would you prefer to go to?
Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show people doing adventurous things.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think can be difficult about doing these things.
(Candidate A), would you like to do either of these things?
Part 2 (a one-minute ‘long turn’ for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate)
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Why do people choose to go to beaches like these?
What can be difficult about doing these things?
Part 1 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of 3)
Personal experience• Do you enjoy buying presents for people? Is it ever difficult to buy
for someone?• What was the best present you received recently? Who gave it to
you?
Daily life • Is your daily routine different from your weekend routine? In what
ways?• What do you look forward to at the end of the day?
Media• How much TV do you watch? What kind of programmes do you not
enjoy?• Do you buy magazines or newspapers regularly? Why (not)?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Teachers and childrenPlaces
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 show two teachers and children.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say how important it is to have a teacher in each situation.
(Candidate B), would you like to teach children?
Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show places where people live.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think it would be like to live and work in places like these.
(Candidate A), where would you prefer to live?
Part 2 (a one-minute ‘long turn’ for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate)
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
How important is it to have a teacher in each situation?
What would it be like to live and work in places like these?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Part 1 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of 3)
Leisure time• What do people do in their free time where you live?• What do you enjoy doing in the evenings?
The media• Do you watch TV? What sort of programmes do you like?• Do you prefer reading newspapers or magazines? What’s
your favourite one?
Travel and holidays• Do you enjoy travelling? Tell me about a place you have
enjoyed visiting.• Where would you like to go for your next holiday? Why?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
JobsUsing the telephone
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 show people doing different jobs.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think is difficult about these jobs.
(Candidate B), would you like to do either of these jobs?
Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show people using the telephone.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say how important you think the telephone is to these people.
(Candidate A), do you use the telephone a lot?
Part 2 (a one-minute ‘long turn’ for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate)
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
What is difficult about these jobs?
How important is the telephone to these people?
Part 1 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of 3)
Free time• How much free time do you have? Is it enough for you?• What do you like to do in your free time?
Likes and dislikes• Do you prefer staying in or going out? Why?• Do you like music? What sort of music do you listen to?
Education and work• Do you prefer to study at home or in a library?• What would your ideal career be? Why?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Places in the eveningSpecial occasions
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 show different places in the evening.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say how enjoyable you think it would be to spend an evening in these places.
(Candidate B), which place would you prefer to spend an evening in?
Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show different special occasions.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think the people will remember about these occasions.
(Candidate A), do you enjoy special occasions?
Part 2 (a one-minute ‘long turn’ for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate)
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
How enjoyable would it be to spend an evening in these places?
What will people remember about these occasions?
Part 1 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of 3)
Leisure time• What’s your idea of a fun day out?• Do you prefer watching films at the cinema or at home?
Why?
Work and education• Do you prefer working with other students or working
alone? Why?• What other languages would you like to learn? Why?
Personal experiences• Can you remember a delicious meal you have eaten?• Have you ever been in a terrifying situation?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Public eventsYoung people
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 show different public events.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think would be exciting about watching these events.
(Candidate B), do you like watching public events?
Now, (Candidate B), here are your two photographs. They show young people at home.
I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what they show about the different interests of the young people.
(Candidate A), are you interested in football?
Part 2 (a one-minute ‘long turn’ for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate)
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
What would be exciting about watching these events?
What do these pictures show about the different interests of the young people?
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2
Source: FCE ESOL examinations (2008) Books 1 & 2