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- 1. CITY DWELLERS PRACTICE 14 - TRAVELLING, PLACES, AND LIVING STANDARDS B2
- 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 Tell me about the area where you live. The major advantage of ... is ... ... is the greatest asset of ... One of the bene fi ts is ... ... is a de fi nite plus of ... A further pro of living in ... is ... The greatest drawback of ... is ... I consider ... a serious disadvantage. ... is undoubtedly a downside. Advantages & Disadvantages green areas cultural facilities bustling / lively prosperous picturesque calm / tranquil hectic pace of life hustle and bustle pollution crime traf fi c jams overcrowded run-down crumbling
- 4. SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total Would you rather live in a small town or a big The major advantage of ... is ... ... is the greatest asset of ... One of the bene fi ts is ... ... is a de fi nite plus of ... A further pro of living in ... is ... The greatest drawback of ... is ... I consider ... a serious disadvantage. ... is undoubtedly a downside. Advantages & Disadvantages green areas cultural facilities bustling / lively prosperous picturesque calm / tranquil hectic pace of life hustle and bustle pollution crime traf fi c jams overcrowded run-down crumbling
- 5. SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total If you could live in any place in the world, what would you choose? The major advantage of ... is ... ... is the greatest asset of ... One of the bene fi ts is ... ... is a de fi nite plus of ... A further pro of living in ... is ... The greatest drawback of ... is ... I consider ... a serious disadvantage. ... is undoubtedly a downside. Advantages & Disadvantages green areas cultural facilities bustling / lively prosperous picturesque calm / tranquil hectic pace of life hustle and bustle pollution crime traf fi c jams overcrowded run-down crumbling
- 6. SPEAKING PART 1 2/3 min in total What's the most beautiful place you've ever visited? I have a vivid memory of ... I was ... We went to ... I was truly delighted by ... Nowhere else have I seen ... Such breathtaking was/were the ... Describing a past experience
- 7. SPEAKING PART 2 - LONG TURN WHAT TO EXPECT: - 1 minute without interruption - 2 PICTURES 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. What could be the advantage of living in such homes? 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. Which of these places would you most likely choose for living? STUDENT B SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment 30 SEC It really depends on ... It's not so black and white I can't choose between ..., because Both options are equally attractive to me. Either of these options is .. Neither of these options is ... Mixed opinion
- 10. Which of these means of transport is more ef cient for commuting? 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. What's your preferred way of commuting? STUDENT B SPEAKING PART 2 1 min long turn + 30 sec comment 30 SEC It really depends on ... It's not so black and white I can't choose between ..., because Both options are equally attractive to me. Either of these options is .. Neither of these options is ... Mixed opinion
- 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 REASONS FOR LIVING IN A BIG CITY Why might people choose to live in big cities? Proximity of cultural facilities Social life Developed infrastructure Professional opportunities Prestige I'm not quite convinced ... I'm not quite certain ... I wouldn't say ... I have doubts whether ... It can't really be the case that ... Expressing doubt:
- 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 4 min conversation
- 15. Do city dwellers have a higher standard of living than villagers? SPEAKING PART 4 4 min conversation Surprisingly ... Counterintuitively ... Although one would expect ... in fact ... Apparently ... Strange as it may sound ... Expressing surprise
- 16. How might cities develop in the future? SPEAKING PART 4 4 min conversation Surprisingly ... Counterintuitively ... Although one would expect ... in fact ... Apparently ... Strange as it may sound ... Expressing surprise
- 17. Why might some people decide to move out of cities? SPEAKING PART 4 4 min conversation Surprisingly ... Counterintuitively ... Although one would expect ... in fact ... Apparently ... Strange as it may sound ... Expressing surprise
- 18. Do cities create a better environment for crime than small towns? SPEAKING PART 4 4 min conversation Surprisingly ... Counterintuitively ... Although one would expect ... in fact ... Apparently ... Strange as it may sound ... Expressing surprise
- 19. Reading & Use of English - Part 4 READING & UOE 1h 15 min / 7 parts 1. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances. ................................................................... am I to be disturbed. (NO) 2. I didn't expect to see Tim there, of all people! Tim was ........................................................ to see there! (LAST) 3. I really should be going now. It's .......................................................... go now. (TIME) 4. Robert had no idea of his next move. Robert had no idea .................................. next. (DO) 5. It was only when I checked that I noticed that my passport was expired. Only when I checked .......................... my passport was expired. (NOTICE) 6. My friends persuaded me to go on a trip with them. My friends ...................... on a trip with them. (TALKED) 7. The garden party won't take place if the weather stays bad. Unless ...................., the garden party won't take place. (PICKS) 8. Foolishly, I paid all the money before receiving the goods. If ................................ all the money before receiving the goods! (ONLY)
- 20. Reading & Use of English - Part 4 - ANSWER KEY READING & UOE 1h 15 min / 7 parts 1. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES am I to be disturbed. (NO) 2. I didn't expect to see Tim there, of all people! Tim was THE LAST PERSON I (HAD) EXPECTED to see there! (LAST) 3. I really should be going now. It's TIME FOR ME TO go now. (TIME) 4. Robert had no idea of his next move. Robert had no idea WHAT HE WOULD DO. next. (DO) 5. It was only when I checked that I noticed that my passport was expired. Only when I checked DID I NOTICE THAT my passport was expired. (NOTICE) 6. My friends persuaded me to go on a trip with them. My friends TALKED ME INTO GOING on a trip with them. (TALKED) 7. The garden party won't take place if the weather stays bad. Unless THE WEATHER PICKS UP, the garden party won't take place. (PICKS) 8. Foolishly, I paid all the money before receiving the goods. If ONLY I HADN'T PAID all the money before receiving the goods! (ONLY)