SPEAKING FCE

test 1
14 MINUTES
4 PARTS
PART I (3 min)
(SPEAK ABOUT EVERYTHING BUT BRIEFLY)
 What subjects are you studying?/ What job do you
do?
 What are you hoping to do in the future?
 What are your plans?
PART II (2 min)
COMPARE – CONTRAST - SPECULATE
Travelling
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 I think the people in the first photo could be at an airport
because they are wheeling a lot of luggage.
 And in the other photo the men could be at a station.
Perhaps they are getting out of a taxi.
 In the first photo the people are probably feeling stressed
with all their bags and suitcases.
 In the second photo the men do not have as many
suitcases, but they are probably feeling stressed as well
because their suitcases look heavy.
 I think people can feel exhausted when they travel
because everywhere is so busy, and they have to carry all
their things with them. It's not much fun.
PART II (2 min)
COMPARE – CONTRAST - SPECULATE
Playing a musical instrument
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 Well, both these photos show people playing music.
 In the first photo I think they are students and they look
quite concentrated.
 Perhaps they are feeling tired but they look very serious.
 And in the second photo there is a man playing an
instrument.
 I don't know what it is but it only has two strings.
 I think he comes from Asia or the Far East.
 He could be singing as well because his mouth is open.
 I think he must be feeling quite lonely and the lady
watching him does not look as if she is enjoying the music.
PART III (3 min)
DISCUSS AND EVALUATE
Here are the different ways how we can keep in touch with what is
happening in the world. What are the best ways of finding out what is
going on?
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 Let's discuss each one in turn. What do you think about newspapers and
magazines?
 Well, they're good because you can find out about what's happening in the
world. They're probably the best.
 I don't agree, It's much quicker if you check things on the internet. And it's
more up-to-date.
 Yes, but not everyone can do that. What about radio and television? I like
radio.
 Yes, I would agree with you.
 So do you think radio is the best?
 It's not as good as the internet, though.
PART IV (4 min)
DEVELOP THE TOPIC (ANSWER)
 Is it important to know what is happening in the world? Why (not)?
 Do you think computers will eventually replace books and
newspapers?
 How interested are you in keeping up with the news in your own
country?
 Do you think there is too much news on the radio and television? Why
(not)?