FCE

Speaking Paper

Parts 3 and 4

Special photographs

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes (4 minutes for groups of three).

People often keep photographs to remind themselves of special times in their lives. Here are some pictures that people have decided to keep.

First, talk to each other about why you think people would keep these photographs. Then decide which photograph you think is the most special.

Part 3

Why would people keep these photographs?Which photograph is the most special?

Part 4

• What sort of photographs do you like to keep?• Do you like it when people take photographs of

you? Why? / Why not?• Why do you think some people are so interested in

looking at photographs of famous people?• What is the best way to remember places you have

visited, taking photographs or buying souvenirs? Why?

• Do you think it’s a good idea to always take a camera with you on holiday? Why? / Why not?

• Is it a good idea to keep a diary to help you remember special times? Why? / Why not?

Sports centre

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes (4 minutes for groups of three).

I’d like you to imagine that a sports centre wants to attract people who don’t usually do much exercise. Here are some activities they are thinking about.

First, talk to each other about what people would find easy or difficult about these activities. Then decide which two activities would be most popular with people who don’t usually do much exercise.

Part 3

What would people find easy or difficult about each picture?Which two activities would be most popular with people who don’t usually do much exercise ?

Part 4

• Do you ever go to a sports centre? What do you do there?

• More and more people are going to sports centres these days. Why do you think this is?

• What do you think people like about belonging to clubs?

• Do you think children should be taught to play sports at school? Why? / Why not?

• Why do you think famous sportsmen and women are popular with young people?

• Is it a good thing for a country to hold big international sporting events like the Olympic Games? Why? / Why not?

Campsite

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes (4 minutes for groups of three).

I’d like you to imagine that the owners of a campsite want to introduce some new activities to attract more people of different ages. Here are some ideas they are thinking about.

First, talk to each other about how suitable the different activities would be for people of different ages. Then decide which two activities would be the most popular with people of all ages.

Part 3

How suitable would the different activities be for people of different ages ?Which two activities would be the most popular with people of all ages ?

Part 4

• Would you like to go on a camping holiday? Why? / Why not?

• Why do you think some people prefer camping to staying in a hotel?

• What do you think are the disadvantages of a camping holiday?

• At what age do you think parents should allow their children to go away on holiday on their own? Why?

• Would you like to work in the tourist industry? Why? / Why not?

• Do you think tourism is always a good thing for a country? Why? / Why not?

Having friends

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes (4 minutes for groups of three).

Here are some situations in which it is good for people to have friends.

First, talk to each other about why it’s good for people to have friends in these situations. Then decide in which situation it’s most important to have friends.

Part 3

Why is it good for people to have friends in these situations?In which situation is it most important to have friends?

Part 4

• How are your friends similar to you and how are they different?

• How important do you think it is to have a ‘best friend’? Why?

• Do you think it’s good for friends to share everything with each other? Why? / Why not?

• What can you do to stay friends whith someone when you live a long way away from them?

• Apart from friends, who can people go to when they need advice? Why?

• Are there times when it’s better to be alone? When? / Why?

Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 4