1. FIRST Speaking Test Parts 3 and 4
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)

2. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Popular sports
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
People enjoy doing sports for many different reasons. Here are some examples of popular sports, 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 choose to do these different sports.
Now you have about a minute to decide which sport would be the most difficult to do well.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)

3. Why do people choose to do these different sports?
rock climbing
volleyball
Why do people choose to do these different sports?
horse riding
pole vaulting
water skiing
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

4. Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do you think everyone should do some kind of sport? Why? / Why not?
Are there many places to do sports in your area? How often do you go there?
Some people feel there’s too much sport on television. Do you agree?
Do you think sports stars earn too much money? Why? / Why not?
Do you think competition in life is a good thing? Why? / Why not?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)

5. Part 3 Travelling the world
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Travelling the world
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 friend is going to travel around the world for six months. Here are some of the things he or she might have problems with, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about the problems he or she might have.
Now you have about a minute to decide what he or she could do to avoid these problems.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)

6. What problems might your friend have?
the weather
money
What problems might your friend have?
getting lost
the language
the food
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

7. Part 4 Have you ever had problems like these on holiday?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Have you ever had problems like these on holiday?
Do you think it’s a good idea to go travelling for six months? Why? / Why not?
If you could go travelling for six months, who would you take with you? Why?
What’s the most interesting journey you’ve ever made?
What advice would you give someone visiting your country for the first time?
Do you usually listen when people give you advice? Why? / Why not?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)

8. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
People and jobs
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 the headmaster of a school has invited some people to come and talk about their jobs. Here are the people who are going to come, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about what you think is good and bad about these people’s jobs.
Now you have about a minute to decide which three jobs would be the most interesting to hear about.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)

9. What is good or bad about these people’s jobs?
architect
cook
What is good or bad about these people’s jobs?
doctor
artist
bank clerk
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

10. Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do you think it’s useful for students to hear about people’s jobs? Why? / Why not?
How well do schools prepare young people for work?
How difficult is it for young people to find work in your country?
How important is it to be happy in your job?
How old should you be before you decide which job to do? Why?
What sort of jobs do most people do in your area?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)

11. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
A happy life
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some of the things in life which can affect our happiness, 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 things are for a happy life.
Now you have about a minute to decide which two are the most important.
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)

12. How important are these things for a happy life?
money
a nice house
How important are these things for a happy life?
friends and family
good food
travel
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

13. Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Will the things that are important to you now still be important when you are older? Why? / Why not?
What has been the happiest time in your life?
Do you like stories with happy endings? Why? / Why not?
Some people say that an easy life is a happy life. Do you think this is true? Why? / Why not?
In what ways do you think people’s lives are happier now than fifty years ago?
What do you think people can do to make the world a happier place?
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)

14. Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. FCE Book 3 (Adapted)