The document contains sample speaking test questions and role plays for the First Certificate in English (FCE) exam. It includes prompts and questions on various topics such as the environment, sports, advertising, hobbies, fashion, prizes, technology, pollution, and tourism. Test takers are given time to prepare and then must discuss the given topics and questions in groups of two or three within allotted time limits.

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Speaking Test Parts 3 and 4
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Exam material
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2. 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.
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
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3. How do these
environmental issues
affect the
environment?
carbon emission deforestation
toxic waste
endangered species
recycling
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4. Part 4
• 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?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
•What do you think?
•Do you agree?
•And you?
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5. 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.
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
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6. What does somebody
need to consider when
choosing to do these
sports?
chess swimming
boxing
weightlifting
football
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7. Part 4
• 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?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
•What do you think?
•Do you agree?
•And you?
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8. 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.
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
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9. Why would a company
choose one of these
methods to advertise
its products?
radio ads leaflets
TV
commercials
online advertising
newspaper and
magazine ads
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10. Part 4
• 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?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
•What do you think?
•Do you agree?
•And you?
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11. 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.
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
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12. Do you think these
activities are beneficial
for young people?
kick-boxing climbing
playing
computer
games
arts and crafts
cooking
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13. Part 4
• 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?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
•What do you think?
•Do you agree?
•And you?
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14. 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.
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
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15. Why would people
choose to wear these
clothes or accessories?
a tracksuit a hat and
a scarf
a business suit
jeans and a T-shirt
shorts and
sandals
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16. Part 4
• 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?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
•What do you think?
•Do you agree?
•And you?
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17. 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.
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
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18. Do you think that
these prizes would
attract more people to
take part in the
competition?
a smart phone a vacuum
cleaner
a laptop
a camera
a 42” smart TV
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19. Part 4
• 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?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
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•What do you think?
•Do you agree?
•And you?
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20. 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.
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
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21. How could these
methods reduce air
pollution in a city?
electric cars
cheaper train
fares
ban factories
use electricity for heating
charge a special
toll for car access
to city centre
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22. Part 4
• 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?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
•What do you think?
•Do you agree?
•And you?
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23. Attracting more tourists
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 town wants more tourists to visit.
Here are some ideas they are thinking about, and a
question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at
the task.
Now, talk to each other about why these ideas would attract
more tourists to the town.
Now you have about a minute to decide which idea would be
best for the town.
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
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24. Why would these ideas
attract more tourists
to the town?
building a large
nightclub
building
holiday flats
putting up
security
cameras
having more shops
providing parks
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25. Part 4
• Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to have a
good holiday? Why? / Why not?
• Some people say we travel too much these days and
shouldn’t go on so many holidays. What do you think?
• Do you think people have enough time for holidays these
days?
• Do you think people like to go away on holiday?
• What do you think is the biggest advantage of living in a
place where there are a lot of tourists?
• What can people do to have a good holiday in your country?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
•What do you think?
•Do you agree?
•And you?
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