The document provides instructions and sample tasks for Part 3 of the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) Speaking exam. In Part 3, candidates are given photos or pictures related to a topic and must: 1) Discuss each photo/picture in turn, expressing and justifying opinions to their partner. 2) Come to an agreement with their partner about a decision related to the topic, such as selecting the best two photos. The document provides sample examiner instructions, topics, photos, and guidance on justifying opinions, involving their partner, and reaching an agreement.

1. FCE PAPER 5.
SPEAKING TEST.
PART 3: COLLABORATIVE TASK

2. FCE. PAPER 5. SPEAKING, PART 3:COLLABORATIVE TASK
(3 minutes)
COLLABORATIVE TASK: DISCUSS A VISUAL, EXPRESSING AND JUSTIFYING
OPINIONS, EVALUATING AND SPECULATING, IN ORDER TO WORK TOWARDS
A NEGOTIATED DECISION.
PROCEDURE
- THE EXAMINER GIVES YOU A PAGE WITH A NUMBER OF PICTURES ON IT AND ASKS YOU TWO
QUESTIONS
-TO DEAL WITH THE FIRST QUESTION, YOU HAVE TO DISCUSS EACH OTHER OF THE PICTURES IN
TURN
-TO DEAL WITH THE SECOND QUESTION, YOU HAVE TO DISCUSS AND REACH A DECISION

3. FCE. PAPER 5. SPEAKING, PART 3:COLLABORATIVE
TASK in 4 STEPS
COLLABORATIVE TASK: MAIN STEPS
0- begin asking your parter if he wants to start o you will do it.
Well, we have to decide…/shall I start/ do you want to start?
1-Choose one picture in turns and talk about it taking into account the FIRST question
asked by the examiner which is written on top of the visuals.
I think/ I believe/In my opinion/in my eyes/ as I see it/ ….
2-Justify your choice and ask/ involve your partner to agree or disagree.
What do you think?/ do you think I’m right?/ Do you agree?/How do you see it?
That’s a good idea/ absolutely!/ you’re totally right/you’ve got a point
3-Keep the conversation moving. It is important for you and your partner to work together
and take turns to speak.
Let’s look at the next one/shall we move to this picture?/what about the next
suggestion/this idea/picture?
4. After going through all the photographs or pictures, reach a decision together.
All right, we have to decide…../ All right, which (MORE SUGGESTIONS ON SLIDE 10)

4. SITUATION:
Now, I’d like you to talk
about something
together for about three
minutes.
Here are some different
activities that students
do after school.
•First, talk to each other
about it might be
important to do these
activities after school.
•Then decide which two
activities are not
important for students to
do after school.

5. SITUATION:
Now, I’d like you to talk
about something
together for about three
minutes.
Here are some different
things that people might
want to take with them.
•First, talk together
about which things you
would like to take with
you on a school trip for
a week.
•Then decide which two
things would be the
most important thing to
take with you.

6. FCE. PAPER 5. SPEAKING, PART 3:COLLABORATIVE TASK
(3 minutes)
SITUATION:
I’d like you to imagine that your college has organized a photography competition
about the surroundings of the cities. A number of photographs have been previously
chosen.
•First, talk to each other about what each entry show and how effective is each
photograph in showing “perfect surroundings”.
-Then, decide which photograph should win the competition and which should come
second.
INVOLVING YOUR PARTNER:
-What do you think…?
-Do you agree (with me)?
-What about this picture…?
-I think…burt about you?
KEEPING THE DISCUSSION MOVING:
-What about this picture? What do you think?
-Don’t you think…?
-Let’s move on the next picture/ second question
-Shall we move on the second picture/second
question?
AGREEING:
-You’re right/that’s right
-I (quite, totally) agree
-That’s true/ a good idea
-Sure!
DISAGREEING:
-I’m not sure. I think…
-Maybe/perhaps, but/ however
-I don’t really agree/ I disagree. I think/
believe

7. SPEAKING, PART
3. Outdoors
activities.
In this part of the text I want you to discuss together.
I’m going to explain a situation to you. You are in charge
of a group of teenagers on holiday, and you have to
choose two actyivities for them. Talk to each other about
advantages and disadvantages of each of these
activities in this situation. Then decide which two
activities should be chosen.
AGREEING:
-If we have to choose…..I’d
suggest…
-I agree on this…
-I believe that the best
choice is
EXPRESSING
PERSONAL OPINION
- I THINK
-I BELIEVE
-IN MY EYES
-I’VE GOT THE
IMPRESSION THAT
-I GUESS/
ASSUME/SUPPOSE

8. SPEAKING, PART 4. Outdoors
activities.
-Do you prefer team sports or individual sports? Why?
-What skills do team sports require? Why?
-Why do you think some people are good at sports and others
aren’t?

9. SPEAKING, PART
3. Film Day.
In this part of the text I want you to discuss together.
I’m going to explain a situation to you. Your school is
organising a Film Day for students. Talk to each other
about the type of film that would appeal to students.
Then decide which two types of film should be shown
on Film Day.

10. SPEAKING, PART 4. Film Day.
-Do you prefer watching films on television or in the cinema? Why?
-Do you think watching a film in a cinema creates a special
atmosphere? Why?
-Why do you think some films are still popular a long time after they
were made?

11. SPEAKING, PART 3.
Environmental problems.
In this part of the text I want you to discuss
together.
I’m going to explain a situation to you. The
children in a school class are preparing
posters to raise environmental awareness
in their area. Talk to each other about each
image. Then decide which two of these
pictures would be the most useful for the
children’s posters.

12. SPEAKING, PART 4. Environmental
Problems.
-Are school clubs and societies, such a photographic club and a
computer club, useful for pupils? Why (not)?
-Should schools try to become active parts of the local community?
Why (not)
-How can schools raise people’s environmental awareness?

13. DEPARTMENT
STORE
SHOPPING
CENTER/MAL
L
SHOP/SHOP
WINDOW
BOOK STORE
MUSIC SUPERMARKET
STORE

14. CREDIT
CARD
PRICE/ PRICE
TAG
CASH SHOPPING LIST
TROLLEY
CHECK OUT
SHOP SHELVES
SHOP
ASSISTANT/
CUSTOMERS
A
BARGAIN/DISCOUN
T
STALL
SHOPPERS
MARKET

15. SHOPPING: ACTIONS
PEOPLE QUEUEING AT
THE CHECKOUT
TRYING CLOTHES PAYING AT THE
CHECKOUT
PEOPLE WALKING
AROUND THE STALLS

16. SPEAKING, PART 3
INTERLOCUTOR:
Now, I’d like you to talk about something
together for about three minutes.
Here are some pictures of different kinds of
business.
First, talk about how useful these ideas
would be for attracting customers. Then
decide which three ideas the department
store should choose for this purpose.
SPEAKING, PART 4
INTERLOCUTOR to candidate B
•Which idea from an academy will attract you if
you wanted to learn a second language?
•How important do you think facilities are in a
department store?
•If you were the manager of a shopping centre,
what would you offer your customers?

17. INTERLOCUTOR:
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three
minutes. Here are some pictures of different shops. Your friends
want to go shopping, but they don’t have too much time for it.
First, talk about which shops they should visit during a shoping
morning . Then decide which three shops they could go in this
limited time.

18. GIVING ADVICE/ GIVING ADVICE/SUGGEST MAKING DECISIONS
- I THINK YOU SHOULD
- WHY DON’T YOU…?
- YOU COULD…
- IT’S/IT COULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO
- I THINK THE BEST IDEA IS…
- I THINK THAT THE RIGHT THING TO DO IS
- I THINK……..IS THE BEST
You and your friend want to go on an adventure
holiday this summer. First, Talk together about the
different kinds of adventure holidays you’d like to do.
Then, decide which one you will do in the summer.
- Climbing
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Trecking
-
Swimming
- Canoeing
• What different kinds of adventure holidays you’d like to do?
• Which one will you do in the summer?

19. SPEAKING, PART 3
A friend of yours wants to take up a new hobby, but she doesn’t know what to do. Talk
together about which hobbies she could take. Then, decide which is the most appropriate for
her.

20. FCE. PAPER 5. SPEAKING, PART 2:PHOTOGRAPHS
(4 minutes)
SITUATION:
I’d like you to imagine that your company
has invited you and a workmate to an
exciting safari in Africa.
-First, talk to each other about the things
you will need to tke to your trip. .
-Then, decide which item you are not
going to take because you won’t need it. .

21. FCE. PAPER 5. SPEAKING, PART 2:PHOTOGRAPHS
(4 minutes)
SITUATION:
I’d like you to imagine that you are talking with a colleage
different forms of communication.
-First, talk to each other about the advantages and
disadvantages of all these forms of communication. . .
-Then, decide which form of communication is best for
personal communication.

22. FCE. PAPER 5. SPEAKING, PART 2:PHOTOGRAPHS
(4 minutes)
SITUATION:
I’d like you to imagine that you have two teenagers who want a
pet. You all live in a flat.
-First, talk about the advantages and disadvantages of
having each animal.
-Then, decide which would be the most suitable. .

23. FCE. PAPER 5. SPEAKING, PART 2:PHOTOGRAPHS
(4 minutes)
SITUATION:
I’d like you are discussing with your partner about different jobs.
-First, talk about which job would be difficult to do without
proper training.
-Then, decide which job would be easiest to do.