First certificate Speaking part 3 practice

First certificate

part 3 practice

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improve facilities for people with disabilities

What changes would attact more shoppers to a town?

provide cheaper parking

reduce rents for independent shopkeepers

create a pedestrian zone

provide free public transport

How these actions help people to make new friends?

working for a charity as a volunteer

inviting people to a party

starting a part-time education course

joining a sports club

using a new social networking site

How popular would these leisure activities be with secondary school students?

appreciating modern music

taking part in debates

researching local history

doing martial arts

designing websites

How hard might these people have had to work to achieve success?

a ten year-old pianist

an Olympic medal winner

somebody who finished university

a famous actor

a celebrity chef

How effective are these activities in relieving stress?

doing something creative

going on holiday

listening to music

exercise

yoga

What can be learnt about a country and its culture from these experiences?

doing voluntary work

backpacking

working as an au pair

sightseeing

learning a language

How useful are these things to people?

fridge

dishwasher

iron

washing machine

freezer

Why might people find each course interesting?

collecting antiques

photography

creative writing

modern dancing

painting and drawing

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each way of shoping for clothes?

in a department store

at a large supermarket

in a small clothes shop

in a street market

on a website

Why would some people find these things difficult to live without?

television

hairdryer

mobile phone

credit card

car

How helpful might a friend's advice be in these situations?

moving to a new home

problems in a relationship

problems finding a job

worrying about the way you look

not having enough time to study/work

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