1. 403 Speaking Test Parts 3 & 4 8 tests
Exam material
403 Speaking Test Parts 3 & 4 8 tests
Concentration
Achievements
Jobs with animals
Difficult situations
Work experience
Organising events
Encouraging students to read
Learning from older people
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2 Pearson and FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

2. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some situations in which people need to concentrate on what they are doing, 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 would need to concentrate on what they are doing. Then decide which activity concentration is most important for.
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

3. acting
playing video games
Why do people need to concentrate on what they are doing in these situations?
studying for an exam
rock climbing
flying an aeroplane
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

4. Sometimes, people don’t like to concentrate. Why do you think this is?
Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Sometimes, people don’t like to concentrate. Why do you think this is?
Do you think young people find it easier to concentrate on things than older people? Why (not)?
Do you think that learning languages requires a lot of effort and concentration? Why (not)?
How important is it for people to have time to relax and forget the pressure of work or studies?
What do young people do to relax in (candidate’s country)?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

5. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some people who have achieved success in something, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about how important these achievements are. Now you have about a minute to decide which person might have had to work the hardest.
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

6. How important are these achievements?
graduating
winning an Oscar
How important are these achievements?
learning to walk
making a delicious meal
winning a sports competition
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

7. Tell us about something you’ve done which you are proud of.
Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Tell us about something you’ve done which you are proud of.
Do you think winning is important in sport or is taking part enough?
What would you most like to achieve in the future?
Would you like to be rich or famous? Why (not)?
Which person do you most admire? Why?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

8. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Imagine a group of teenagers want to do some volunteer work. Here are some jobs they would like to do, which involve contact with animals, 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 are needed to do these jobs. Now you have about a minute to decide which two jobs would be most enjoyable for the teenage volunteers.
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

9. What skills are needed to do these jobs?
fisherman
veterinarian
What skills are needed to do these jobs?
dog walker
zookeeper
shepherd
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

10. Tell us about animals you like or dislike.
Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Tell us about animals you like or dislike.
Do you think animals should be kept in zoos? Why (not)?
How important do you think it is to protect wildlife?
Which do you prefer, working outdoors or working in an office? Why?
Do you think it is a good idea to do volunteer work? Why?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

11. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some difficult situations that young people may have to deal with, 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 these situations may be for the young people and who might be able to help them. Now you have about a minute to decide in which situation a friend’s advice would help the most.
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

12. being broke
breaking up with a partner
How difficult are these situations for young people and who might be able to help?
cooking for themselves
buying clothes
moving house
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

13. How important is it to have good friends who can give advice?
Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
How important is it to have good friends who can give advice?
Do you think young people are better able to deal with problems than older people?
How much do you think parents can do to help their children?
Do you think young people may worry too much about their appearance?
Do you think it is possible to enjoy life and not worry about anything?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

14. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Imagine that a large department store is offering students the opportunity of doing some work experience there. Here are different jobs, 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 the students might learn by doing these jobs. Now you have about a minute to decide which two jobs would give them the most valuable experience for the future.
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

15. What skills might the students learn by doing these jobs?
cleaning
customer information
What skills might the students learn by doing these jobs?
shop assistant
window dressing
shelf-filling
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

16. Do you think it is a good idea for teenagers to do work experience?
Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do you think it is a good idea for teenagers to do work experience?
How easy do you think it is for young people to find a job nowadays?
Is it better to try different jobs or to stay in the same job for a long time?
How enjoyable is it to shop in large department stores?
Some people say TV ads make us buy things we don’t need. What do you think?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

17. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Imagine that a group of students want to organise an event to raise money for their college library. Here are different events, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about how easy or difficult it might be for the students to organise these events. Now you have a minute to decide which one is likely to attract the largest number of people.
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

18. a rock concert a barbecue
How easy or difficult might it be for the students to organise these events?
a party at a disco
a football match
a fashion show
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

19. How important do you think it is to raise money for good causes?
Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do you think teenagers are responsible enough to organise events like these?
Many young people do volunteer work in their free time. Do you think it is a good idea?
How important do you think it is to raise money for good causes?
When organising a big event, how important is it to plan ahead?
How can parents encourage their children to be generous and help other people?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2. Pearson

20. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Imagine that your school wants to encourage students to read more and has asked for ideas about how to do this. Here are some ideas, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about how each of these ideas might encourage students to read more. Now you have a minute to decide which two ideas would be the most interesting to choose.
Source: FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

21. after-school book club talks by writers
How might these ideas encourage students to read more?
lessons about how to read
book quizzes with prizes
book exhibition in school library
Source: FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

22. Do you think reading is a less important skill than it used to be?
Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do you think reading is a less important skill than it used to be?
Is it better to read a printed book or read a book on an electronic device? Why?
How do you decide which books or magazines you are going to read?
What books would you recommend to other people of your age?
Which do you prefer, reading a book or watching a film? Why?
When and where are you most likely to spend time reading?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
Source: FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

23. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Imagine that your school wants to encourage students to spend more time with older people. Here are some ideas, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about whether it is always best to learn things from older people. Now you have a minute to decide on which thing would be the most interesting to learn from older people.
Source: FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

24. to learn things from older people?
school subjects
how to cook
Is it always best
to learn things from older people?
the latest technology
how to behave well
the best clothes to buy
Source: FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

25. Do you enjoy talking to older people? (Why? / Why not?)
Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do you enjoy talking to older people? (Why? / Why not?)
Why do you think older and younger people sometimes have difficulty understanding each other?
Should young people always do what older people tell them to? (Why? / Why not?)
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
Source: FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition

26. Source: FCE Practice Tests Plus 2 Pearson and FIRST for Schools Trainer Second Edition