Cambridge exam FCE SPEAKING

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Speaking exam: overview

Speaking part 1

Speaking part 1: sample questions

In pairs, discuss these questions. Answer two from each category.

Then give peer feedback.

Speaking part 2 - long turn

Speaking part 2 - long turn

Prompt:

These photographs show people taking risks in different situations.

I'd like you to compare the two photographs and say which person you think is taking the most risks.

Gold Unit 11 p 119

Listen to example answer

Speaking part 2 language

SIMILARITIES

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

SPECULATE

Both photos show..

While....

The first picture...whereas the second picture...

Although....

They seem/ appear to be

It looks like/ as if (they are)...

I am fairly certain they are...

As far as I can see...

I'd imagine they are...

Exam practice

1. What topic are both photos connected to?
   

2. How are these pictures similar?

3. How are these pictures different?
   

4. What are advantages and disadvantages of each of these means of transport?
   

5. How do people in your country travel?
   

6. Which means of transport would you prefer to travel by? 

Speaking part 2 topic: work

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speaking part 2 topic: crime

bron: https://engxam.com/handbook/whats-in-fce-speaking-part-2-long-turn-b2-first/ 

speaking part 2 topic: stress

Speaking part 2 topic: environment

Speaking part 2

Assessment in short

• Grammar and vocabulary: use ambitious words and sentences

• Discourse management: use phrases to agree/ disagree, give your opinion, comparing/ contrasting, speculating

• Pronunciation: clear, good intonation, intelligible (verstaanbaar)

• Interactive communication: listen, react, respond, discuss

Speaking criteria

Speaking part 3

• the ‘collaborative task’ 

• a conversation with the other candidate

• a discussion about a number of options, represented by photos or images

• talk with the other candidate and make a decision

• Time: two minutes

Speaking part 3

Strategy for part 3

• Don’t spend too long on any one prompt.  You don’t have to talk about all the prompts.

• One of you should start the discussion. Then, take turns to give your opinions, agree and disagree, etc.
  

• You are tested on the language you use to work together.
  

Turn-taking skills are important!

• Avoid dominating the discussion or interrupting rudely.
  

• involve your partner and follow up on what he/ she says.
  

Speaking part 3 topic environment

Speaking part 3 topic community

Speaking part 3 

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Speaking part 4

• The examiner asks you both questions which develop the topic in Part 3 and may lead to a more general discussion. 

• You may add to what your partner has said or agree/ disagree with his/ her ideas. 

• Time: 4 minutes 

Speaking part 4 topic environment

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Bron https://engxam.com/handbook/whats-in-fce-speaking-part-4-discussion-b2-first/

Speaking part 4 topic: technology

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Speaking part 4 topic: leisure

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Speaking part 4 

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Assessment in short

• Grammar and vocabulary: use ambitious words and sentences

• Discourse management: 

• Use phrases to agree/ disagree, give your opinion, comparing/ contrasting, speculating

• Pronunciation: clear, good intonation, intelligible (verstaanbaar)

• Interactive communication: listen, react, respond, discuss

• Be a good partner! 

Use the cheat sheet 

In class you receive a "cheat sheet" with tips and useful language.

Study this information

Practice with a partner

In ELO you will also find all information

Good luck.