First Certificate In English
Teacher:
10
Michelle
Student:
USE OF ENGLISH
45 min
SPEAKING
14min
listening
40 min
WRITING
1hr 20min
READING
1hr
SKILLS
Points
A series of 8 short unrelated extracts. There is one multiple choice question per extract
A conversation between the interlocutor and each candidate (spoken questions)
A modified cloze test containing 12 gaps and followed by 12 multiple-choice items
A text followed by 6 multiple-choice questions
¿?
One compulsory question
part 1
A monologue or text involving interacting speakers with a sentence completition task with 10 questions
An individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
A modified open cloze test containing 12 gaps
A text from which 7 sentences have been removed and placed in a jumbled order, with an extra 1
Candidate choose one task from a choice of 5 questions (includes set text opti ons)
¿?
part 2
Five short related monologues, with 8 multiple-matching questions
A two-way conversation between the candidates *
A text contaning 10 one-word gaps. The stem of the missing words are given. Must be modified
A text or several short texts preceded by 10 multiple-matching questions
¿?
part 3
linkers
A monologue or text involving interactive speakers with 7 mulitple-choice questions
A discussion on topics realted to PART 3 (spoken questions)
8 separate questions, each with a lead-in sentence to be completed in 2-5 words. Use the key word
¿?
phrasalverbs
part 4
*visual and written stimuli
SPEAKING
15min
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- What the exam looks like
- How many parts there are
- What to do in each part
- Some ideas of what to say and how to say it
- Mistakes to avoid
And much more!
You and another student will sit in front of two examiners.
(NOTE - the last group of the day can have 3 students, so it's a good idea to practice that situation.)
There are 4 sections with different things to do in each section.
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation between the interlocutor and each candidate (spoken questions)
Cambridge B2 First Speaking Test Part 1
2. WHICH QUESTIONS TO EXPECT
Questions are normally on these topics:
- Your hobbies
- Your work or education
- Things you like and things you don't like
- Friends and family
- Holidays
- Sports
- Future plans
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation between the interlocutor and each candidate (spoken questions)
First Certificate Speaking Questions
1. starters
6.Entertainment
8.Free Time
5.Travel and Holidays
2. Where You Live Now and Your Home Country
7.Family and Friends
9.Sports
3.Daily Life
4.Education and Work
10.The Future
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation between the interlocutor and each candidate (spoken questions)
6. WHAT ARE SOME GOOD KEYWORDS?
You should definitely learn some nice phrases about hobbies. For example, the phrase 'to be keen on' means 'to like'.
What are your hobbies?
I'm keen on gardening.
How about holidays? In the FCE exam you should know the difference between 'travel', 'cruise', and 'flight' - you could easily use these words if asked about holidays.
What sort of holidays do you like?
I'm actually not too keen on travel, and I really hate flights. I like cruises, though. That's my favourite.
Get the idea? As I said before, you're not learning whole speeches, just a few words you can use at the right time.
Overview
- Part two of the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Speaking test is called the 'Long Turn' because you and student B take turns to give long speeches. You get two colour photos. You have to talk about them on your own for a minute. When you finish, the examiner asks the other student (student B) a question about your photos - student B should talk for about 30 seconds.
- Then student B gets two photos and has to talk about them for one minute. When that is over, the examiner asks you a question, and now you have about 30 seconds to answer
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
Useful Phrases for FCE Speaking Part 2 - The Long Turn
Here are some useful phrases you can use in part 2 of the FCE speaking test. All the example sentences are based on these photos.
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
The top picture shows...
The bottom picture shows...
[The top picture shows a man riding a bicycle, while the bottom picture shows a man riding a motorbike.]
In one photo there are...
In the other photo there are...
[In one photo there are some wonderful, snow-covered trees while in the other photo there are cars in the background.]
In the picture above it looks as if...
In the one below it looks like...
[In the picture above it looks as if a bear is chasing the man while in the one below it looks like the man is chasing somebody else.]
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
One difference between the pictures is that...
[One difference between the pictures is that we can see other cars and people in this picture.]
The biggest difference between them is that this one... but the other one...
[The biggest difference between them is that this one has a bear in it but the other one doesn't have any bears.]
This one looks more ... than that.
[This one looks more fun than that.]
Doing ... isn't so ... as...
[Riding a motorbike in a busy city isn't so healthy as riding a bike in the fresh air.]
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
In my opinion... I'd say that...I think... It seems to me... My view is that...
[My view is that this bear has been photoshopped into that picture.]
Another thing that's different is...
Something else that's different is...
[This is a cold place, whereas this place looks hot. Another thing that's different is that this motorbike looks quite old and cheap, while the bike seems quite expensive.]
They're alike in another way, too.
[Both men look strong and healthy. They're alike in another way, too - they are both adventurous and don't mind traveling alone.]
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
Try to avoid this description below :
There is a man riding a bicycle. He has a helm. Um... helm. Hat? Helmhat? Helmet! Yes, he has a helmet. This man is on a motor bicycle. There is a yellow taxi behind him. Um... I finished.
(Problems: described the photos - didn't compare - wasted time on one word - didn't say what might be good or bad.)
SPEAKING
15min
GOOD DESCRIPTION:
Both pictures show men on their own. In the picture on the top there's a man on a bicycle while in the other picture he's got a motorbike. In the first photo he's out in the countryside somewhere, maybe in Scandinavia. In contrast, this man is in a city and it looks quite dusty and polluted. Here in the first image, though, we can see it looks clean and the air seems fresh.
I think there are good things about traveling by bicycle - it's good exercise and it's very healthy. And cheap! On the other hand, riding a motorbike doesn't give any health benefits and it's much more expensive because you have to buy petrol.
What about the downsides of the bicycle? I suppose it isn't very safe because cars don't respect you. But that's the same on the motorbike sometimes. Oh, the bike is quite slow - much slower than the motorbike. That's the really good thing about the motorbike - the speed, and it's easy to find a parking space!
SPEAKING
15min
A two-way conversation between the candidates *
5. The Follow-Up Question
Let's say student B was given the photos from part 4. He would talk for one minute, and then the examiner would ask you a question about the photos.
Something simple like:
Which of these holidays would you prefer?
You should talk for about 30 seconds. How many sentences can you say in half a minute. Three? Four? Let's say you can say three sentences in 30 seconds. You could say something like this:
Well, that's a very difficult question because I like both types of holiday. It's very interesting going somewhere outside of the city because I like to get some fresh air and see some dramatic things. But probably my first choice would be to go to a city, because there are also nice things to see but then I can get an ice cream whenever I want.
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Transcript
First Certificate In English
Teacher:
10
Michelle
Student:
USE OF ENGLISH
45 min
SPEAKING
14min
listening
40 min
WRITING
1hr 20min
READING
1hr
SKILLS
Points
A series of 8 short unrelated extracts. There is one multiple choice question per extract
A conversation between the interlocutor and each candidate (spoken questions)
A modified cloze test containing 12 gaps and followed by 12 multiple-choice items
A text followed by 6 multiple-choice questions
¿?
One compulsory question
part 1
A monologue or text involving interacting speakers with a sentence completition task with 10 questions
An individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
A modified open cloze test containing 12 gaps
A text from which 7 sentences have been removed and placed in a jumbled order, with an extra 1
Candidate choose one task from a choice of 5 questions (includes set text opti ons)
¿?
part 2
Five short related monologues, with 8 multiple-matching questions
A two-way conversation between the candidates *
A text contaning 10 one-word gaps. The stem of the missing words are given. Must be modified
A text or several short texts preceded by 10 multiple-matching questions
¿?
part 3
linkers
A monologue or text involving interactive speakers with 7 mulitple-choice questions
A discussion on topics realted to PART 3 (spoken questions)
8 separate questions, each with a lead-in sentence to be completed in 2-5 words. Use the key word
¿?
phrasalverbs
part 4
*visual and written stimuli
SPEAKING
15min
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
You and another student will sit in front of two examiners. (NOTE - the last group of the day can have 3 students, so it's a good idea to practice that situation.) There are 4 sections with different things to do in each section.
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation between the interlocutor and each candidate (spoken questions)
Cambridge B2 First Speaking Test Part 1
2. WHICH QUESTIONS TO EXPECT
Questions are normally on these topics:
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation between the interlocutor and each candidate (spoken questions)
First Certificate Speaking Questions
1. starters
6.Entertainment
8.Free Time
5.Travel and Holidays
2. Where You Live Now and Your Home Country
7.Family and Friends
9.Sports
3.Daily Life
4.Education and Work
10.The Future
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation between the interlocutor and each candidate (spoken questions)
6. WHAT ARE SOME GOOD KEYWORDS?
You should definitely learn some nice phrases about hobbies. For example, the phrase 'to be keen on' means 'to like'. What are your hobbies? I'm keen on gardening. How about holidays? In the FCE exam you should know the difference between 'travel', 'cruise', and 'flight' - you could easily use these words if asked about holidays. What sort of holidays do you like? I'm actually not too keen on travel, and I really hate flights. I like cruises, though. That's my favourite. Get the idea? As I said before, you're not learning whole speeches, just a few words you can use at the right time.
Overview
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
Useful Phrases for FCE Speaking Part 2 - The Long Turn
Here are some useful phrases you can use in part 2 of the FCE speaking test. All the example sentences are based on these photos.
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
The top picture shows... The bottom picture shows... [The top picture shows a man riding a bicycle, while the bottom picture shows a man riding a motorbike.] In one photo there are... In the other photo there are... [In one photo there are some wonderful, snow-covered trees while in the other photo there are cars in the background.] In the picture above it looks as if... In the one below it looks like... [In the picture above it looks as if a bear is chasing the man while in the one below it looks like the man is chasing somebody else.]
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
One difference between the pictures is that... [One difference between the pictures is that we can see other cars and people in this picture.] The biggest difference between them is that this one... but the other one... [The biggest difference between them is that this one has a bear in it but the other one doesn't have any bears.] This one looks more ... than that. [This one looks more fun than that.] Doing ... isn't so ... as... [Riding a motorbike in a busy city isn't so healthy as riding a bike in the fresh air.]
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
In my opinion... I'd say that...I think... It seems to me... My view is that... [My view is that this bear has been photoshopped into that picture.] Another thing that's different is... Something else that's different is... [This is a cold place, whereas this place looks hot. Another thing that's different is that this motorbike looks quite old and cheap, while the bike seems quite expensive.] They're alike in another way, too. [Both men look strong and healthy. They're alike in another way, too - they are both adventurous and don't mind traveling alone.]
SPEAKING
15min
A conversation individual "long turn" for each candidate, with a brief response from the second candidate *
Try to avoid this description below : There is a man riding a bicycle. He has a helm. Um... helm. Hat? Helmhat? Helmet! Yes, he has a helmet. This man is on a motor bicycle. There is a yellow taxi behind him. Um... I finished. (Problems: described the photos - didn't compare - wasted time on one word - didn't say what might be good or bad.)
SPEAKING
15min
GOOD DESCRIPTION: Both pictures show men on their own. In the picture on the top there's a man on a bicycle while in the other picture he's got a motorbike. In the first photo he's out in the countryside somewhere, maybe in Scandinavia. In contrast, this man is in a city and it looks quite dusty and polluted. Here in the first image, though, we can see it looks clean and the air seems fresh. I think there are good things about traveling by bicycle - it's good exercise and it's very healthy. And cheap! On the other hand, riding a motorbike doesn't give any health benefits and it's much more expensive because you have to buy petrol. What about the downsides of the bicycle? I suppose it isn't very safe because cars don't respect you. But that's the same on the motorbike sometimes. Oh, the bike is quite slow - much slower than the motorbike. That's the really good thing about the motorbike - the speed, and it's easy to find a parking space!
SPEAKING
15min
A two-way conversation between the candidates *
5. The Follow-Up Question
Let's say student B was given the photos from part 4. He would talk for one minute, and then the examiner would ask you a question about the photos. Something simple like: Which of these holidays would you prefer? You should talk for about 30 seconds. How many sentences can you say in half a minute. Three? Four? Let's say you can say three sentences in 30 seconds. You could say something like this: Well, that's a very difficult question because I like both types of holiday. It's very interesting going somewhere outside of the city because I like to get some fresh air and see some dramatic things. But probably my first choice would be to go to a city, because there are also nice things to see but then I can get an ice cream whenever I want.