July intensive courses FIRST Speaking Test Parts 3 and 4 7 different tests 1 copy of each Source: 10 FCE Practice Tests. Global Exam material 1

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July intensive courses

FIRST

Speaking Test Parts 3 and 4

7 different tests 1 copy of each

Source: 10 FCE Practice Tests. Global

Exam material

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Environmental issues

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

I’d like you to think about how humans treat the environment. Here are some environmental issues that affect the environment in a negative way, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about how these environmental issues affect the environment.

Now you have about a minute to decide which environmental issue should receive more attention by governments.

Part 34 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)


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How do these environmental issues

affect the environment?

carbon emission deforestation

toxic waste

endangered species

recycling


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Part 4

• Air travel is very bad for the environment; so, is it wrong to fly abroad for a holiday?

• Many plants and animals are going extinct. Is this a problem? Why? / Why not?

• Do you think individual action can save the environment?• How is the climate likely to change in the future due to

global warming?

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

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Sports


I’d like you to imagine that somebody wants to join a sports club. Here are some sports, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about what somebody needs to consider when choosing to do these sports.

Now you have about a minute to decide which sport is the least dangerous.


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What does somebody need to consider when choosing to do these

sports?

chess swimming

boxing

weightlifting

football


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Part 4

• Do you think sport has an age limit, or should everyone be able to take part?

• In the sport world, is winning all that matters?• Why do you think football fans often become violent?• Why do you think athletes feel the need to take

performance-enhancing drugs?




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Advertising


I’d like you to imagine that a company wants to advertise its products. Here are some forms of advertising, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about why a company would choose one of these methods to advertise its products.

Now you have about a minute to decide which form of advertising appeals more to young people.



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Why would a company choose one of these methods to advertise

its products?

radio ads leaflets

TV commercials

online advertising

newspaper and magazine ads


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Part 4

• Why do you think there are regulations in place to control advertising?

• Do you think the media have a big impact on our everyday lives?

• Can you describe the most memorable advertisement you have seen?

• Have you ever bought something because of an advertisement you saw on TV?




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Recreational activities


I’d like you to think about some recreational activities for young people. Here are some ideas, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about whether these activities are beneficial for young people.

Now you have about a minute to decide which activity would be the most creative for young people.



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Do you think these activities are beneficial

for young people?

kick-boxing climbing

playing computer

gamesarts and crafts

cooking


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Part 4

• Why do you think it is good for young people to do sports?• Can artistic or musical skills be learned or are they

something people either can or cannot do?• Should people try to learn things that are hard for them, or

should they focus on what they are good at?• Are you ever too old to learn something new?




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Clothes


I’d like you to think about clothes and how people dress. Here are different types of clothes, 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 choose to wear these clothes or accessories.

Now you have about a minute to decide which choice would be the most expensive.



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Why would people choose to wear these

clothes or accessories?

a tracksuit a hat and a scarf

a business suit

jeans and a T-shirt

shorts and sandals


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Part 4

• Do you think looking good is important? Why? / Why not?• Do you think there is too much pressure on young people to

look a certain way?• What do you think about fashion and the fashion industry?• Have you ever judged someone only by their appearance

and been incorrect?




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Prizes for a competition


I’d like you to imagine that you are organising a competition at the community centre in your town, and you need to choose some prizes that would attract more people to take part. Here are some gadgets, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about wheter you think that these prizes would attract more people to take part in the competition.

Now you have about a minute to decide which gadget is the most complicated to use.



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Do you think that these prizes would

attract more people to take part in the competition?

a smart phone a vacuum cleaner

a laptop

a camera

a 42” smart TV


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Part 4

• What do you think about internet access being restricted in some countries of the world?

• Are blogs, instant messaging and social networking sites threatening traditional face-to-face communication?

• Technology creates more problems than it solves. Do you agree or disagree?

• Can you think of an example of technology that should never have been created?




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Air pollution


I’d like you to imagine that a city council is thinking of some ways to reduce air pollution in their city. Here are some ideas, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.

Now, talk to each other about how these methods could reduce air pollution in a city.

Now you have about a minute to decide which method would be the most effective.



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How could these methods reduce air pollution in a city?

electric cars

cheaper train fares

ban factories

use electricity for heating

charge a special toll for car access to city centre


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Part 4

• How could the environment be improved in your city?• Are open spaces and parks important for our cities? Why? /

Why not?• What can be done to make dangerous areas in a city safer?• When lots of people move into the suburbs, how does this

change a city centre?• Do you think preserving a city’s history is important?




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July intensive courses FIRST Speaking Test Parts 3 and 4 7 different tests 1 copy of each Source: 10 FCE Practice Tests. Global Exam material 1