1. Exam material
July intensive courses FIRST Speaking Test Parts 3 and different tests 1 copy of each
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2. Part 3 Environmental issues
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Environmental issues
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 think about how humans treat the environment. Here are some environmental issues that affect the environment in a negative way, 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 environmental issues affect the environment.
Now you have about a minute to decide which environmental issue should receive more attention by governments. 1
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3. How do these environmental issues affect the environment?
carbon emission
deforestation
How do these environmental issues affect the environment?
toxic waste
recycling
endangered species 2
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4. Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Air travel is very bad for the environment; so, is it wrong to fly abroad for a holiday?
Many plants and animals are going extinct. Is this a problem? Why? / Why not?
Do you think individual action can save the environment?
How is the climate likely to change in the future due to global warming?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you? 3
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5. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Sports
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 somebody wants to join a sports club. Here are some sports, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about what somebody needs to consider when choosing to do these sports.
Now you have about a minute to decide which sport is the least dangerous. 4
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6. What does somebody need to consider when choosing to do these sports?
chess
swimming
What does somebody need to consider when choosing to do these sports?
boxing
football
weightlifting 5
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7. Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do you think sport has an age limit, or should everyone be able to take part?
In the sport world, is winning all that matters?
Why do you think football fans often become violent?
Why do you think athletes feel the need to take performance-enhancing drugs?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you? 6
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8. Part 3
4 minutes (5 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).
I’d like you to imagine that a company wants to advertise its products. 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 why a company would choose one of these methods to advertise its products.
Now you have about a minute to decide which form of advertising appeals more to young people. 7
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9. radio ads leaflets TV commercials online advertising
Why would a company choose one of these methods to advertise its products?
TV commercials
newspaper and magazine ads
online advertising 8
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10. Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Why do you think there are regulations in place to control advertising?
Do you think the media have a big impact on our everyday lives?
Can you describe the most memorable advertisement you have seen?
Have you ever bought something because of an advertisement you saw on TV?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you? 9
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11. Recreational activities
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Recreational activities
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 think about some recreational activities for young 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 these activities are beneficial for young people.
Now you have about a minute to decide which activity would be the most creative for young people. 10
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12. playing computer games cooking
kick-boxing
climbing
Do you think these activities are beneficial for young people?
playing computer games
cooking
arts and crafts 11
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13. Part 4 Why do you think it is good for young people to do sports?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Why do you think it is good for young people to do sports?
Can artistic or musical skills be learned or are they something people either can or cannot do?
Should people try to learn things that are hard for them, or should they focus on what they are good at?
Are you ever too old to learn something new?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you? 12
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14. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Clothes
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 think about clothes and how people dress. Here are different types of clothes, 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 choose to wear these clothes or accessories.
Now you have about a minute to decide which choice would be the most expensive. 13
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15. Why would people choose to wear these clothes or accessories?
a tracksuit
a hat and a scarf
Why would people choose to wear these clothes or accessories?
a business suit
shorts and sandals
jeans and a T-shirt 14
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16. Part 4 Do you think looking good is important? Why? / Why not?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do you think looking good is important? Why? / Why not?
Do you think there is too much pressure on young people to look a certain way?
What do you think about fashion and the fashion industry?
Have you ever judged someone only by their appearance and been incorrect?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you? 15
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17. Prizes for a competition
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Prizes for a competition
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 you are organising a competition at the community centre in your town, and you need to choose some prizes that would attract more people to take part. Here are some gadgets, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about wheter you think that these prizes would attract more people to take part in the competition.
Now you have about a minute to decide which gadget is the most complicated to use. 16
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18. a smart phone a vacuum cleaner a laptop a 42” smart TV a camera
Do you think that these prizes would attract more people to take part in the competition?
a laptop
a 42” smart TV
a camera 17
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19. Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
What do you think about internet access being restricted in some countries of the world?
Are blogs, instant messaging and social networking sites threatening traditional face-to-face communication?
Technology creates more problems than it solves. Do you agree or disagree?
Can you think of an example of technology that should never have been created?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you? 18
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20. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Air pollution
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 city council is thinking of some ways to reduce air pollution in their city. 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 these methods could reduce air pollution in a city.
Now you have about a minute to decide which method would be the most effective. 19
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21. How could these methods reduce air pollution in a city?
cheaper train fares
electric cars
How could these methods reduce air pollution in a city?
charge a special toll for car access to city centre
ban factories
use electricity for heating 20
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22. Part 4 How could the environment be improved in your city?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
How could the environment be improved in your city?
Are open spaces and parks important for our cities? Why? / Why not?
What can be done to make dangerous areas in a city safer?
When lots of people move into the suburbs, how does this change a city centre?
Do you think preserving a city’s history is important?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you? 21
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