Practice material July intensive courses ADVANCED Speaking Test Parts 3 and 4 3 different tests 1 copy of each Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global

Part 3 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) 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. Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global

What might people have to consider when deciding on a career path? start their own business get a university education What might people have to consider when deciding on a career path? work as a volunteer to help people who are suffering work abroad to get new experiences learn a trade through an apprenticeship Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

Part 4 5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three) 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? Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global

Part 3 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) 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. Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global

using the internet e.g. social media or email marketing sponsorship of major events or charities What might companies have to consider when marketing and selling their products to consumers? attending sales conferences or exhibitions television or radio adverts print adverts (magazines, newspapers) Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

Part 4 In what other ways can a company keep its customers happy? 5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three) 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? Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global

Part 3 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) 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. Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global

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

Part 4 Are we slaves to consumerism? How do we avoid credit card debt? 5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three) 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? Source: 10 CAE Practice Tests. Global

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