ALL AROUND THE WORLD
PRACTICE 13 - TRAVELLING, PLACES, AND LIVING STANDARDS
B2
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
SPEAKING PART 1


2/3 min in total
Do you enjoy travelling?
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 ...
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
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
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
Why might these people have decided to spend their summer holidays in such ways?
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
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
What might be the possible disadvantages of choosing such accommodation?
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
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:
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
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.
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
What's the best age for travelling?
SPEAKING PART 4


4 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:
It is often said that travelling is a privilege of the rich. Do you
agree? SPEAKING PART 4


4 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:
Would you ever consider pursuing a nomadic lifestyle?
SPEAKING PART 4


4 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:
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


4 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
Reading & Use of English - Part 3
READING & UOE


1h 15 min / 7 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
Reading & Use of English - Part 3 - ANSWER KEY
READING & UOE


1h 15 min / 7 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

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  • 1.
    ALL AROUND THEWORLD PRACTICE 13 - 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 2/3min in total Do you enjoy travelling?
  • 4.
    SPEAKING PART 1 2/3min 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 2/3min 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 2/3min 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 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 thesepeople have decided to spend their summer holidays in such ways? 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 everdone 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 bethe possible disadvantages of choosing such accommodation? 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 theseplaces 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 2min 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 4 min conversation
  • 15.
    What's the bestage for travelling? SPEAKING PART 4 4 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 oftensaid that travelling is a privilege of the rich. Do you agree? SPEAKING PART 4 4 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 everconsider pursuing a nomadic lifestyle? SPEAKING PART 4 4 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 4 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 & Useof English - Part 3 READING & UOE 1h 15 min / 7 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 & Useof English - Part 3 - ANSWER KEY READING & UOE 1h 15 min / 7 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