Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

Hopes and Fears Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some ideas for the chapters of a book called ‘Hopes and Fears for the Future’, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about what hopes and fears for the future each chapter might include. Now you have about a minute to decide which chapter might interest readers most. Part 3 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

international relations alternative energy sources universtity education scientific research endangered species What ideas about hopes and fears for the future might each chapter include? Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

Part 4 Do you think people would buy a book like this? Why? / Why not? Are television programmes more effective than books in dealing with topics like our hopes and fears for the future? Why? / Why not? How important do you think illustrations in books are? Why? Is it important for parents to read to their children? Why? / Why not? Do you think reading books on the internet will ever replace reading printed books? Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted) 5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)

Childhood experiences Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some childhood experiences, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about why children might remember experiences like these. Now you have about a minute to decide which two experiences would have the greatest influence on children’s lives. Part 3 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

visiting a historic place school days a day at an amusement park learning a new sport a birthday party Why might children remember experiences like these? Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

Part 4 People can often remember the day they first started school. Why do you think this is? How do young people benefit from taking part in competitive sports? Do you think it is true that the only way we can learn is by experience? Why? / Why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a computer to help you learn new things? Some people say that we should make an effort to experience new things throughout our lives. How far do you agree? Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted) 5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)

Taking up a career Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some careers which young people consider taking up, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about what the advantages and disadvantages of taking up these careers might be. Now you have about a minute to decide which one would provide the best long-term career prospects. Part 3 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

actor chef fashion designer doctor teacher What might be the advantages and disadvantages of taking up these careers? Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

Part 4 Who do you think should be responsible for giving young people careers advice? Why? What general skills are most useful for young people in the workplace? Why? Which jobs do children often say they want to do? Why? If you could, how would you change the education system in your country What kinds of job do you think might become popular in the future? Why? Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted) 5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)

Advertising Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some forms of advertising, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about what products or services these forms of advertising are most appropriate for. Now you have about a minute to decide which form of advertising would be the most successful in persuading people to buy a product. Part 3 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

online ads billboards sponsorship building wraps word of mouth What products or services are these forms of advertising most appropriate for? Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted)

Part 4 What do you think is more important in an advertisement – the pictures or the words? Why? Do you think life would be better or worse without advertisements? Why? Some people say that advertisements don’t always tell the truth. What’s your view? Apart from advertisements, in what other ways can people get information about products and services? What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying things on the internet? Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted) 5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)

Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4. Adapted