Cambridge B2 First (FCE) – Exam 1 – Speaking（B2 口语（Exam 1））

Part 1

2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of 3)

Good morning/afternoon/evening. 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)?

First, we’d like to know something about you.

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

• What’s your favourite thing to do on weekends? …… (Why?)
• Do you prefer to hang out with friends or to stay in? …… (Why?)
• Are you going to do anything special this weekend? ……(What are you going to do?)
• How much do you use the internet at weekends? …… (Why?)
• Do you do any exercise at weekends? …… (What do you do?)

• Tell us about a film that you’ve recently watched.
• How do you like to spend time after work or studies? …… (What do you do?) …… (Why?)
• Do you prefer to spend time on your own or with other people? …… (Why?)
• Tell us about a book or website you really like.
• Do you like cooking? …… (What sort of things do you cook?)

• How do you celebrate your birthday?
• Tell us about your favourite festival or celebration. …… (What do you normally do on that day?)
• What are you going to do for your next holiday? …… (Where are you going to go?)
• What was your last family celebration? …… (What did you do?)

4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of 3)

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| Interlocutor | 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 working in different jobs. |
| | Place Part 2 booklet, open at Task 1, in front of Candidate A. |
| | I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what you think people enjoy in these jobs. |
| | All right? |
| Candidate A ⏱ 1 minute | ……………………………………………………………….. |
| Interlocutor | Thank you. |
| | (Candidate B), do you think enjoying your job is important? ….. (Why? / Why not?) |
| Candidate B ⏱ approx. 30 seconds | ……………………………………………………………….. |
| Interlocutor | Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Part 2 booklet. |
| | Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show people who have travelled to different tourist destinations. |
| | Place Part 2 booklet, open at Task 1, in front of Candidate B. |
| | I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why you think the people have chosen these destinations. |
| | All right? |
| Candidate B ⏱ 1 minute | ……………………………………………………………….. |
| Interlocutor | Thank you. |
| | (Candidate B), which place would you prefer to travel to? ….. (Why? / Why not?) |
| Candidate B ⏱ approx. 30 seconds | Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Part 2 booklet. |

1 What do people enjoy in these jobs?

2 Why have the people chosen these destinations?

**Part 3 (4 minutes / 5 minutes for groups of 3)
Part 4 (4 minutes / 6 minutes for groups of 3)**

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| Part 3 | |
| Interlocutor | Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). |
| | Imagine that a local high school is looking to improve its students’ well-being and has asked for suggestions. Here are some of their suggestions and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. |
| | Place Part 3 booklet, open at Task 21, in front of the candidates. Allow 15 seconds. |
| | Now, talk to each other about how these ideas would help to improve the school. |
| Candidates ⏱ 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of three) | ………………………………………………………………….. |
| Interlocutor | Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Part 3 booklet. |
| Part 4 | |
| Interlocutor | Use the following questions, in order, as appropriate: |
| Select any of the following prompts, as appropriate: • What do you think? • Do you agree? • And you? | • Do you think schools should make mental health one of their priorities? Why or why not? |
| • How important do you believe arts and sports are in the school curriculum compared to traditional academic subjects? |
| • Reflecting on your own school experience, what is one thing you would have changed or introduced for better student well-being? |
| | • Do you think changes in school nutrition are necessary? Why or why not? |
| | • Do you think schools should allow their students to use their mobile phones in the school premises? |
| | • Do you think teachers have good working conditions in your country? |
| | Thank you. That is the end of the test. |