1. Exam material
ADVANCED 1 Speaking Test Parts 3 and different tests 1 copy of each
Hopes and fears
Childhood experiences
Taking up a career
Advertising
College life
Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

2. 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)

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

4. 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)

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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)

11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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)

14. Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
College life
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some aspects of college life that a college has chosen to use in its brochure, 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 each aspect is. Now, you have about a minute to decide which aspect of college life is most important for new students to know about.
Source: CAE Practice Tests Plus. Pearson. Second Impression 2008 (Adapted)

15. grants and scholarships attending lectures
How important are these aspects of college life?
doing research
sports facilities
individual tutoring
Source: CAE Practice Tests Plus. Pearson. Second Impression 2008 (Adapted)
Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

16. Part 4
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Which is more important for young people nowadays, going to college or getting a job?
Some people say that students have an easy life. What do you think?
How long do you think a course at college or university should last?
Do you think it’s important to study academic subjects or should students only learn vocational skills?
Who should pay for students doing university courses?
Should everyone have the chance to go to university whatever their age?
Source: CAE Practice Tests Plus. Pearson. Second Impression 2008 (Adapted)

17. Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4. Adapted