All around the world CAE

1. ALL AROUND THE WORLD
PRACTICE 13 - TRAVELLING, PLACES, AND LIVING STANDARDS
C1

2. SPEAKING PART 1 - THE INTERVIEW
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Personal information
- Several topics Simple introduction questions.
- Present, past or future tenses questions
- 3 minutes Ice-breaker
THE KEY:
- Give a good
fi
rst impression.
- Focus on good pronunciation, and giving a complete
and spontaneous answer.
- No need to give long answers
- AVOID HESITATING & REPEATING YOURSELF
KNOW
HOW
SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total

3. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
Do you enjoy travelling?

4. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
Tell me about your last holidays.
Talking about past events cozy apartment
fi
ve-star hotel
gorgeous bnb
unforgettable journey
short getaway
a roadtrip
breathtaking views
stunning monuments
amusing buskers
local cuisine
sightseeing
sunbathing
My last trip was ...
I was ...
We went to ...
We stayed at ..
I was truly delighted by ...
Nowhere else have I seen ...
Such breathtaking was/were the ...

5. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
What place would you like to visit in the
I wish I could go to ...
I'd love to visit ...
My dream is to ...
Given the opportunity, I would ...
I have always wanted to ..
Since I was a child, my dream was to ...
Dreams and wishes
cozy apartment
fi
ve-star hotel
gorgeous bnb
unforgettable journey
short getaway
a roadtrip
breathtaking views
stunning monuments
amusing buskers
local cuisine
sightseeing
sunbathing

6. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
What places would you recommend to a tourist of
your city?
You can't miss...
I strongly recommend visiting ...
One place which is worth seeing is ...
.. is always packed
... is a must-see
... is by far the most beautiful place.
Giving recommendations

7. SPEAKING PART 2 - LONG TURN
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- 1 minute without interruption
- 2 PICTURES (to choose from 3) that you have to compare
- ANSWER the questions
- Give your own opinion
- 30 seconds comment after your partner’s long turn
THE KEY:
- Organise your speech
- Speak for as long as possible, the examiner will stop you
- IMPORTANT: Answer the questions!
- Listen to your partner but do not interrupt
- AVOID HESITATING AND REPEATING YOURSELF
KNOW
HOW
STRUCTURE
Common theme
Comparison
Speculation
Answer the question
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment

8. Why might these people have decided to spend their summer holidays in such ways?
Do you think they are satis ed with their choices?
3. Speculation
It seems/appears to me that ...
They might /may / could ...
I might be wrong, but I think ...
I can't be certain, but I guess..
Both pictures present/show …
These two pictures share the fact that...
1. Identify the common theme
In picture A, as well as in B, ….
In contrast to picture A, picture B presents...
In picture A one can spot ..., whereas in picture B ...
Unlike picture A, picture B ...
2. Compare & Contrast: similarities & differences
As for (+ question)
In relation to the question... Regarding the question...
4. Answer the question
STUDENT
A
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
1 MIN

9. Have you ever done or considered taking up a summer job?
STUDENT
B
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
30 SEC
It was a great decision
I'm glad that I ...
And I couldn't have taken a better decision.
That was a huge mistake.
I wish I hadn't...
I shouldn't have done it.
Evaluating past decisions

10. What might be the possible disadvantages of choosing such accommodation?
What could the host do to make these people's experience more enjoyable?
3. Speculation
It seems/appears to me that ...
They might /may / could ...
I might be wrong, but I think ...
I can't be certain, but I guess..
Both pictures present/show …
These two pictures share the fact that...
1. Identify the common theme
In picture A, as well as in B, ….
In contrast to picture A, picture B presents...
In picture A one can spot ..., whereas in picture B ...
Unlike picture A, picture B ...
2. Compare & Contrast: similarities & differences
As for (+ question)
In relation to the question... Regarding the question...
4. Answer the question
STUDENT
A
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
1 MIN

11. Which of these places would you choose for your next holiday?
STUDENT
B
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
30 SEC
In contrast to ...
Unlike ...
... is better in terms of ...
... is much more ... than ...
... is not as ... as ...
... is way more ...
Making a comparison/contrast:

12. SPEAKING PART 3 - INTERACTION
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Interaction between candidates
- You will be given a discussion question and 5 written prompts
- 2 - 3 minutes conversation
- Discuss, make and respond to suggestions
- Negotiation between candidates
- The interlocutor will ask you to summarise at some point.
THE KEY:
- Organise your speech
- Focus on giving your opinion
- Support your opinions with reasons
- Respond to your partner's opinions and suggestions
- Easier if you purposely disagree with your partner.
- You don’t need to come to an agreement.
- PREPARE PART 3 & 4 together!
KNOW
HOW
SPEAKING PART 3
2 min conversation
+ 1 min to summarize

13. SPEAKING PART 3
2 min conversation
+ 1 min to summarize
BENEFITS OF TRAVELLING
How can people bene
fi
t
from travelling?
Learning about cultures
Relax and have fun
Learning to plan and
organize
Inspiration
New experience (e.g.
cuisine, places)
I couldn't have said it better.
You're completely right.
That's a good point.
That's exactly what I think.
I'm on the same page.
Absolutely / De
fi
nitely
Agreeing / disagreeing
I wouldn't be so sure about it.
I wouldn't say that.
I think that's exaggerated.

14. SPEAKING PART 4 - DISCUSSION
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- General conversation based on the topic in part 3
- Both of you will have to give your opinions.
- IT’S THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW THAT YOU ARE
CAPABLE OF DISCUSSING ISSUES IN DEPTH
THE KEY:
- Organise your speech
- Focus on developing the conversation
- Listen to the questions carefully and answer them according to your
opinion BUT ALWAYS: Support your opinions with reasons
KNOW
HOW
SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation

15. What's the best age for travelling?
SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation
As it's commonly believed ...
It's hard to disagree that ...
The common thought is that..
We all share the idea ...
I guess most of us would agree..
We all know ...
Referring to a general opinion:

16. It is often said that travelling is a privilege of the rich. Do you
agree? SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation
As it's commonly believed ...
It's hard to disagree that ...
The common thought is that..
We all share the idea ...
I guess most of us would agree..
We all know ...
Referring to a general opinion:

17. Would you ever consider pursuing a nomadic lifestyle?
SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation
Who knows...
Never say never!
Life writes the best scenarios
Who knows what the future may bring
I'll let the life surprise me
Doubts about the future:

18. A famous writer, Marcel Proust said: "The real voyage of discovery
consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." Do you
SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation
That sounds enigmatic, but I assume...
What these words mean to me is that ...
It's a bit ambiguous, but I think...
It could be understood in a twofold way:
One possible interpretation of this statement could be...
Talking about ambiguity

19. Reading & Use of English - Part 3
READING & UOE
1h 30 min / 8 parts
Dear Sir or Madam,
I travelled last week on a Transworld Airbus from London Gatwick to Copenhagen. This was
the (1) .... journey of a holiday in Denmark, a (2) .... tour arranged through a company
called 'Sunset'. My (3)... was due to leave at 8.20 am on Tuesday 25th November, but did
not in fact leave until 20.30, a delay of more than eight hours. The reason given was that
vital (4) ... work had to be carried out. Although all passengers were given a free meal, no
other offer of (5) ... was given. Such a long delay is totally (6) ... , and I feel justi ed in the
circumstances in requesting some form of nancial (7) .... I have written to the tour (8) .... ,
who denied responsibility and advised me to write to you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Charles Rogers
1.OUT
2.PACK
3. FLY
4. MAINTAIN
5. ASSIST
6. ACCEPT
7. COMPENSATE
8. OPERATE

20. Reading & Use of English - Part 3 - ANSWER KEY
READING & UOE
1h 30 min / 8 parts
Dear Sir or Madam,
I travelled last week on a Transworld Airbus from London Gatwick to Copenhagen. This was
the (1) OUTWARD journey of a holiday in Denmark, a (2) PACKAGE tour arranged
through a company called 'Sunset'. My (3) FLIGHT was due to leave at 8.20 am on
Tuesday 25th November, but did not in fact leave until 20.30, a delay of more than eight
hours. The reason given was that vital (4) MAINTENANCE work had to be carried out.
Although all passengers were given a free meal, no other offer of (5) ASSISTANCE was
given. Such a long delay is totally (6) UNACCEPTABLE and I feel justi ed in the
circumstances in requesting some form of nancial (7) COMPENSATION. I have written to
the tour (8) OPERATOR , who denied responsibility and advised me to write to you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Charles Rogers
1.OUT
2.PACK
3. FLY
4. MAINTAIN
5. ASSIST
6. ACCEPT
7. COMPENSATE
8. OPERATE