Exam material Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL and FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition Educational trip Family moving Ways we can buy things Attracting visitors 1 School trips Facilities in town Learn about the environment End-of-year event

Part 3 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 imagine that a group of teachers is planning an educational trip to Australia for their students. These are the activities they are thinking of doing, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about how much the students would enjoy these activities. Now you have about a minute to decide which two activities teachers should choose for the students. Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three) 2

How much would students enjoy these activities ? going camping visiting museums visiting national parks a trek through the desert sightseeing in Sidney Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 3

Part 4 Would you like to go on one of these holidays? (Why? / Why not?) At what age do you think young people should be allowed to go on holiday without their parents? (Why?) How important is it to speak the local language when you are on holiday? (Why? / Why not?) Do you always need to spend a lot of money to have a good holiday? (Why? / Why not?) Do you prefer to go on holiday to places where the culture is similar to yours or different from yours? (Why?) Do you think it’s a good idea to study in a foreign country? (Why? / Why not?) What do you think? Do you agree? And you? 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 4

Part 3 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 imagine that a family is planning to move to a new area. Here are the places they are thinking of moving to, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about the advantages and disadvantages for the family of living in these different places. Now you have about a minute to decide which place the family should move to. 4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three) Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 5

What are the advantages for the family of living in these different places ? the suburbs near a school downtown near a park the countryside Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 6

Part 4 Which of these places would you like to live in? (Why?) Some people live in one place all their lives. Do you think this is a good thing? (Why? / Why not?) Do you think, as people get older, they want to live in a different sort of place from when they were younger? (Why? / Why not?) What advice would you give someone about how to make friends in (candidate’s country)? What do you think makes a good neighbour)? (Why?) If you could choose anywhere in the world to move to, where would you go? (Why would you go there?) What do you think? Do you agree? And you? 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 7

Part 3 Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some different ways we can buy things these days, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about the advantages and disadvantages of buying things in these different ways. Now you have about a minute to decide which you think will be the most popular way of shopping in the future. 4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three) Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 8

What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying things in these different ways? online by telephone at malls at street markets from local shops Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 9

Part 4 Do you like to spend all your money as soon as you get it or do you prefer to save up for something special? (Why?) Do you think people spend too much money on things they don’t really need? (Why? / Why not?) Do you often buy something because of an advertisement you’ve seen? (Why? / Why not?) Do you think it’s better for companies to advertise on television or in magazines? (Why? / Why not?) Is it a good idea to buy something from the internet or from a catalogue without seeing it first? (Why? / Why not?) Some shops spend a lot of money making their windows look good. How important is this? (Why?) What do you think? Do you agree? And you? 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 10

Part 3 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 imagine that a town would like to attract more visitors. Here are some of the ideas they are thinking about, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about how successful these ideas would be as a way of attracting visitors. Now you have about a minute to decide which two would attract most visitors to the town. 4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three) Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 11

How successful would these ideas be as a way of attracting visitors ? open outdoor cafes increase the number of parks build new hotels organize crafts exhibitions promote sports events Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 12

Part 4 Which town or city would you most like to visit? (Why?) How important do you think it is for people to learn about the history of where they live? (Why?) How important do you think it is for local areas to keep their customs and traditions? When you’re on holiday in a town you don’t know, how do you decide what you want to see? Some people go on holiday for the sun. What’s important for you when you choose a holiday? (Why?) Is it better to go on organized tours or to make your own plans? (Why?) What do you think? Do you agree? And you? 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: FIRST 5. Cambridge ESOL 13

Part 3 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 imagine that a teacher is planning a school trip for her class. Here are some reasons why teachers might take students on school trips, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about whether is a good idea for teachers to take students on school trips. Now you have about a minute to decide what the two best reasons are for taking students on a school trip. 4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three) FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition 14

Is it a good idea for teachers to take students on school trips ? learning about the world time outside the classroom helping with school projects seeing new places having fun 15 FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

Part 4 What can students learn from going on school trips? (Why?) Do you think students should go on school trips? (Why? /Why not?) Should students decide where they go on shool trips ? (Why? /Why not?) Some people say students learn more outside the classroom than in lessons? What do you think? Where would be good to go for a school trip in your area? Why would it be good? Some students go on school trips to other countries. Do you think this is a good thing to do? (Why? /Why not?) What do you think? Do you agree? And you? 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) 16 FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

Part 3 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 imagine that there are plans to build new facilities in your area to encourage teenagers to take part in community life. Here are some ideas for the new facilities, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about what the advantages and disadvantages of these suggestions might be. Now you have about a minute to decide which two suggestions would be the most interesting ones to choose. 4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three) FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition 17

What are the advantages and disadvantages of these suggestions ? swimming pool community arts centre open air café skate park cinema 18 FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

Part 4 How important do you think it is to have special facilities for young people in a town? (Why?) Do you think adults and teenagers always enjoy the same leisure activities? (Why? / Why not?) Some people say that teenagers have too much free time, do you agree? (Why? / Why not?) What are useful ways of spending free time? Is it better to take part in organised activities during your free time or just to relax at home? (Why? / Why not?) Should older teenagers help look after younger children during the holidays? (Why? / Why not?) How important is it to take part in community activities with people in your neighbourhood (for example tidying up the local park)? What do you think? Do you agree? And you? 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) 19 FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

Part 3 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 imagine that a school wants students to learn more about the environment. Here are some ideas the school could use, 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 ideas might help students to learn more about the environment. Now you have about a minute to decide which two ideas would be the most successful. 4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three) FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition 20

How might these ideas help students to learn more about the environment ? talks about protecting the environment film about global warming doing a project about pollution asking students to save electricity recycling competition 21 FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

Part 4 What do you think people can do in the future to reduce pollution in your neighbourhood? Is it important to look after the environment? (Why? / Why not?) How can students look after the environment? Do you think that older people are more interested in protecting the environment than teenagers? (Why? / Why not?) Should the government make recycling compulsory for everybody? (Why? / Why not?) Have you and your friends have done anything to help the environment recently ?(What was it?) What do you think? Do you agree? And you? 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) 22 FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

Part 3 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 imagine that a school would like to organise an end-of- year event for students and parents. Here are some ideas for the event, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about why these ideas would be good for both parents and students. Now you have about a minute to decide on an end-of-year event that would be enjoyable for both parents and students. 4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three) FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition 23

Would these ideas be good for both parents and students ? concert by students talk by head teacher exhibition of students’ work evening of games and competitions buffet supper 24 FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

Part 4 What’s the most enjoyable school event you’ve ever been to? (Why was it so good?) How important do you think it is for schools to organise after-school activities? Do you think it is better for after-school events to be for just one age group or for all ages of students? (Why do you think that?) When do you think is the best time of year for schools to organise extra events? (Why?) Some people say schools shouldn’t organise extra events for their students, they should just teach lessons. Do you agree? Should parents know about everything that happens in lessons at school? (Why? / Why not?) What do you think? Do you agree? And you? 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) 25 FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

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