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B2 First Certificate Speaking - Test One
Speaking Part One: Interview

2 minutes
Good morning/afternoon. My name is ________ and this is my colleague ________.

And your names are?
Can I have your mark sheets please?
Thank you.
Where are you from, (Candidate A)?

And you, (Candidate B)?
Select one or more questions from any of the following, as appropriate.
Your Country
Is there anything you would like to learn about your country?

Is there an interesting area of your country that you would like to visit?
Could you tell me something about the area where you grew up?
English
Do you use the internet to study English?

Can you remember your first English lessons?
What do you find most difficult about English?
Daily Life
How much time do you spend at home?

What�s your favourite food?
Are you planning to do anything special this weekend?
Speaking Part Two: Long Turn

4 minutes
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 question about your
partner's photographs.
(Candidate A), it's your turn first. Here are your photographs.
They show people studying in different places.
I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say what are the advantages and disadvantages of
studying in each place.
[Candidate A speaks for about one minute.]
(Candidate B), where would you prefer to study?
[Candidate B speaks for about 30 seconds.]

Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs.
They show different places you can have a meal.
I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say why people might enjoy having a meal in each
place.
[Candidate B speaks for about one minute.]
(Candidate A), where would you prefer to have a meal?
[Candidate A speaks for about 30 seconds.]

Speaking Part Three: Collaborative Task
4 minutes
Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
I'd like you to imagine some different problems a family can face while on holiday. Here are
some different ideas.
First, you have some time to look at the task.
Now talk to each other about what particular problems could be caused by each of these
situations.
Collaborative Task
Family Problems On Holiday
 bad weather
 delays at airport
 lost passport
 getting lost
 falling ill
[Candidates talk for about 2 minutes]
Now, you have about a minute to decide which of these is the most serious problem.
Speaking Part Four: Discussion

4 minutes
Discussion Topics:
Use the following questions, as appropriate.
Do you prefer to go on holiday abroad or in your own country?
What, to you, is the difference between a traveller and a tourist?
Does a town or region always benefit from tourism?
B2 First Certificate Speaking - Test Two

Speaking Part One: Interview
2 minutes
Good morning/afternoon. My name is ________ and this is my colleague ________.

And your names are?
Can I have your mark sheets please?
Thank you.
Where are you from, (Candidate A)?

And you, (Candidate B)?
Select one or more questions from any of the following, as appropriate.
Sports
Are you interested in sport?

Do you plan to take up a new sport in the future?
What are the most popular sports in your country?
Family and friends

Do you have a large family?
Do you and your friends share the same ideas and opinions?
Tell me about your best friend?
Entertainment
Do you like going to the cinema?

Do you enjoy shopping?
Do you enjoy playing computer games?
Speaking Part Two: Long Turn

4 minutes
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 question about your
partner's photographs.
(Candidate A), it's your turn first. Here are your photographs.
They show different types of holiday you can go on.
I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say what you would enjoy about each type of
holiday.
[Candidate A speaks for about one minute.]
(Candidate B), which type of holiday would you prefer of these two?
[Candidate B speaks for about 30 seconds.]

Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs.
They show different types of home.
I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say what would be good and bad about living in
each type of home.
[Candidate B speaks for about one minute.]
(Candidate A), which of these homes would you prefer to live in?
[Candidate A speaks for about 30 seconds.]

Speaking Part Three: Collaborative Task
4 minutes
Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
I'd like you to imagine a teacher of yours is retiring and you would like to buy him/her a
retirement gift. Here are some different ideas.
First, you have some time to look at the task.
Now talk to each other about which of these gifts would be appropriate for the situation or not.
Collaborative Task
Retirement Gift
 fireplace clock
 laptop computer
 set of bath towels
 cash in envelope
 statuette
 pet dog
 air ticket
[Candidates talk for about 2 minutes]
Now, you have about a minute to decide which is the most appropriate gift to buy.
Speaking Part Four: Discussion

4 minutes
Discussion Topics:
Use the following questions, as appropriate.
Do you think the retirement age should be increased?
How can retired people stop themselves from getting bored?
How are the elderly viewed in your country?
What other contributions can older people make after they retire?

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B2 First Certificate Speaking - Test One

Speaking Part One: Interview

Good morning/afternoon. My name is ________ and this is my colleague ________.

Where are you from, (Candidate A)?

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

Is there anything you would like to learn about your country?

Do you use the internet to study English?

How much time do you spend at home?

Speaking Part Two: Long Turn

They show people studying in different places.

[Candidate A speaks for about one minute.]

(Candidate B), where would you prefer to study?

[Candidate B speaks for about 30 seconds.]

They show different places you can have a meal.

[Candidate B speaks for about one minute.]

(Candidate A), where would you prefer to have a meal?

[Candidate A speaks for about 30 seconds.]

First, you have some time to look at the task.

Family Problems On Holiday

[Candidates talk for about 2 minutes]

Speaking Part Four: Discussion

Use the following questions, as appropriate.

Do you prefer to go on holiday abroad or in your own country?

What, to you, is the difference between a traveller and a tourist?

Does a town or region always benefit from tourism?

B2 First Certificate Speaking - Test Two

Good morning/afternoon. My name is ________ and this is my colleague ________.

Where are you from, (Candidate A)?

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

Are you interested in sport?

Family and friends

Do you like going to the cinema?

Speaking Part Two: Long Turn

They show different types of holiday you can go on.

[Candidate A speaks for about one minute.]

[Candidate B speaks for about 30 seconds.]

They show different types of home.

[Candidate B speaks for about one minute.]

[Candidate A speaks for about 30 seconds.]

First, you have some time to look at the task.

[Candidates talk for about 2 minutes]

Speaking Part Four: Discussion

Use the following questions, as appropriate.

Do you think the retirement age should be increased?

How can retired people stop themselves from getting bored?

How are the elderly viewed in your country?

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