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    B2 First Certificate Speaking 2021

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    The document summarizes the format and content of a First Certificate Speaking test with 4 parts: [1] An interview with candidates, [2] A long turn discussion of photographs by each candidate, [3] A collaborative task where candidates discuss problems families may face on holiday, [4] A discussion on travel topics. The test assesses speaking abilities through personal questions, picture comparisons, collaborative role-plays, and open discussions.

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    The document summarizes the format and content of a First Certificate Speaking test with 4 parts: [1] An interview with candidates, [2] A long turn discussion of photographs by each candidate, [3] A collaborative task where candidates discuss problems families may face on holiday, [4] A discussion on travel topics. The test assesses speaking abilities through personal questions, picture comparisons, collaborative role-plays, and open discussions.

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    The passage describes the structure and content of the B2 First Certificate Speaking exam, which consists of four parts: an interview, long turn, collaborative task, and discussion.

    The four parts of the speaking exam are: an interview, long turn, collaborative task, and discussion.

    Part one is an interview. Part two involves describing photographs and answering questions about a partner's photos. Part three is a collaborative task where candidates discuss holiday problems. Part four is a general discussion on travel and tourism topics.

    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)?

    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?

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