CAE Speaking Test Parts 3 and 4 Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global by Jesica Neisen & Erika Buttler 2016

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some things people consider when deciding what career path they will pursue in life and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about what people might have to consider when deciding on a career path. Now you have about a minute to decide which would be the best career path for you. Part 3 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global by Jesica Neisen & Erika Buttler 2016

What might people have to consider when deciding on a career path? start their own business work as a volunteer to help people who are suffering learn a trade through an apprenticeship work abroad to get new experiences get a university education Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global by Jesica Neisen & Erika Buttler 2016

Part 4 In what ways can training change people’s attitudes in the workplace? Some people think that school does not train young people adequately for the world of work today. Do you agree? Which is more important to teach people: a sense of team spirit or individual initiative? Why? How difficult is it for young people to find jobs nowadays in your country? Why? What can be done to create jobs for young people? 5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three) Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global by Jesica Neisen & Erika Buttler 2016

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some ways in which companies market and sell their services and / or products to their customers and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about what companies might have to consider when marketing and selling their products to consumers. Now you have about a minute to decide which would be the least expensive way to market and sell their products to consumers. Part 3 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global by Jesica Neisen & Erika Buttler 2016

What might companies have to consider when marketing and selling their products to consumers? sponsorship of major events or charities attending sales conferences or exhibitions print adverts (magazines, newspapers) television or radio adverts using the internet e.g. social media or marketing Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global by Jesica Neisen & Erika Buttler 2016

Part 4 In what other ways can a company keep its customers happy? The best form of publicity for a product was once thought to be “word of mouth”. How true is this nowadays? Advertising campaigns persuade us to buy unnecessary things. To what extent do you agree? What future is there for small companies in today’s world? How important is it for companies to be aware of environmental issues? 5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three) Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global by Jesica Neisen & Erika Buttler 2016

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some ways that people make extra money and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about what options one might consider when looking to increase his or her income. Now you have about a minute to decide which option would be the most suitable for a student and why. Part 3 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global by Jesica Neisen & Erika Buttler 2016

What options might one consider when looking to increase his or her income? work extra hours and ask for a raise in salary sell things you do not need, to get some money invest in assets that produce income cut unnecessary expenses get a second job or start your own business Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global by Jesica Neisen & Erika Buttler

Part 4 Are we slaves to consumerism? How do we avoid credit card debt? How important is it to save money? Some people earn much more money than others. Is this fair? Why (not)? Some people say money can’t buy happiness. To what extent do you agree with this? 5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three) Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global by Jesica Neisen & Erika Buttler 2016