1. 501 Speaking Test Parts 3 and 4 8 tests
Exam material
501 Speaking Test Parts 3 and 4 8 tests
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Books 3 & 4 (Adapted)

2. Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Hopes and dreams
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some hopes and dreams that people have, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about how difficult it might be for people to make their hopes and dreams come true.
Now you have about a minute to decide which two are the most likely to become reality.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3. Adapted

3. visiting foreign countries
buying a house
visiting foreign countries
How difficult might it be for people to make these hopes and dreams come true?
becoming a sports star
travelling to the Moon
getting a car
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

4. Part 4 How important is it for people to have hopes and dreams?
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
How important is it for people to have hopes and dreams?
What hopes for the future of the world would you like to see become reality?
What aspects of life today would have seemed impossible to people in the past?
Our hopes and dreams change as we get older. What differences are there between children’s and adults’ dreams?
Instead of accepting the world as it is, what could we do to make it a better place?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)

5. Take more exercise Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Take more exercise
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 leaflet is being produced to encourage people living in the cities to take more exercise. Here are some ideas which are being considered for the leaflet, 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 in encouraging city people to take more exercise.
Now you have about a minute to decide which two ideas should be included in the leaflet.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)

6. walk your dog
go hiking
How successful would these ideas be in encouraging city people to take more exercise?
train for a marathon
take up golf
get a static bicycle
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

7. Part 4 What other ways are there of keeping fit and healthy?
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
What other ways are there of keeping fit and healthy?
How far do you agree that you have to spend a lot of money to stay fit and healthy?
Some people say that nowadays we are more interested in looking after ourselves than looking after others. What’s your opinion?
With new technology, people will be able to do almost anything they want to without leaving their homes. What would the disadvantages of this be?
Modern medicine is making it possible for people to live longer. Do you think this is a good thing?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)

8. Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Worldwide issues
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some worldwide issues which worry people nowadays, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about why people find these issues worrying.
Now you have about a minute to decide in which two cases improvements are most needed.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)

9. Why do people find these issues worrying?
world economy
over-population
Why do people find these issues worrying?
global warming
international relations
crime
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

10. Part 4
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
What do you think we as individuals can do to make improvements to our world?
How important is it for us to understand different cultures and customs?
It’s a fact that today most of the world’s wealth is in the hands of relatively few people. What could be done about this?
Do you think human beings ever learn from the mistakes they have made in the past? Why? / Why not?
One day all the nations of the world might live together peacefully. How likely do you think this is?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)

11. Working in the media Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Working in the media
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some jobs in the media, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about what skills people might need to do these different jobs in the media.
Now you have about a minute to decide which job would be the most, and which the least, challenging.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)

12. What skills might people need to do these different jobs in the media?
reporter on the street
make-up artist
What skills might people need to do these different jobs in the media?
camera operator
news reader
radio presenter
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

13. Part 4 What attracts people to work in the media?
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
What attracts people to work in the media?
Some media personalities become very famous. What problems can this bring?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a large number of television channels to choose from?
The news is now available 24 hours a day. Do you think this is a good thing? Why? / Why not?
Some people say satellite television has led to a loss of national identity. What’s your view?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3 (Adapted)

14. Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Hopes and Fears
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some ideas for the chapters of a book called ‘Hopes and Fears for the Future’, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about what hopes and fears for the future each chapter might include.
Now you have about a minute to decide which chapter might interest readers most.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

15. international relations endangered species
What ideas about hopes and fears for the future might each chapter include?
alternative energy sources
scientific research
university education
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

16. Part 4 Do you think people would buy a book like this? Why? / Why not?
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Do you think people would buy a book like this? Why? / Why not?
Are television programmes more effective than books in dealing with topics like our hopes and fears for the future? Why? / Why not?
How important do you think illustrations in books are? Why?
Is it important for parents to read to their children? Why? / Why not?
Do you think reading books on the internet will ever replace reading printed books?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

17. Childhood experiences
Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Childhood experiences
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some childhood experiences, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about why children might remember experiences like these.
Now you have about a minute to decide which two experiences would have the greatest influence on children’s lives.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

18. visiting a historic place a birthday party
Why might children remember experiences like these?
school days
learning a new sport
a day at an amusement park
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

19. Part 4
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
People can often remember the day they first started school. Why do you think this is?
How do young people benefit from taking part in competitive sports?
Do you think it is true that the only way we can learn is by experience? Why? / Why not?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a computer to help you learn new things?
Some people say that we should make an effort to experience new things throughout our lives. How far do you agree?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

20. Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Taking up a career
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some careers which young people consider taking up, 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 taking up these careers might be.
Now you have about a minute to decide which one would provide the best long-term career prospects.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

21. actor
teacher
What might be the advantages and disadvantages of taking up these careers?
chef
doctor
fashion designer
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

22. Part 4
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Who do you think should be responsible for giving young people careers advice? Why?
What general skills are most useful for young people in the workplace? Why?
Which jobs do children often say they want to do? Why?
If you could, how would you change the education system in your country
What kinds of job do you think might become popular in the future? Why?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

23. Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Advertising
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some forms of advertising, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about what products or services these forms of advertising are most appropriate for.
Now you have about a minute to decide which form of advertising would be the most successful in persuading people to buy a product.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

24. online ads word of mouth billboards building wraps sponsorship
What products or services are these forms of advertising most appropriate for?
billboards
building wraps
sponsorship
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

25. Part 4
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
What do you think is more important in an advertisement –the pictures or the words? Why?
Do you think life would be better or worse without advertisements? Why?
Some people say that advertisements don’t always tell the truth. What’s your view?
Apart from advertisements, in what other ways can people get information about products and services?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying things on the internet?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

26. Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Books 3 & 4. Adapted