1. Practice material
July intensive courses FIRST Speaking Test Parts 3 and different tests 1 copy of each
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2. Television programmes
Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Television programmes
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
I’d like you to think about TV programmes. Here are some types of TV programmes, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about why people would choose to watch these TV programmes.
Now you have about a minute to decide which type of TV show would be the most popular and would attract more advertisers to spend money on advertising their products.
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3. Why would people choose to watch these TV programmes?
talent shows
news bulletins
Why would people choose to watch these TV programmes?
documentaries
comedy series
sports programmes
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Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

4. Part 4 Do you spend a lot of time watching television?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do you spend a lot of time watching television?
What do you think about advertising on television?
Do you think young people who watch a lot of violence on TV are more likely to be violent themselves?
Why do you think watching television is such a popular pastime?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
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5. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Free time
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 spend their free time, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about how these ways of spending your free time can be entertaining or relaxing.
Now you have about a minute to decide which way of spending leisure time would be the most appealing for teenagers.
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6. beach park cinema dancing restaurants
How can these ways of spending your free time be entertaining or relaxing?
cinema
dancing
restaurants
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Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

7. Part 4 Do people of different ages always have different interests?
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do people of different ages always have different interests?
What kinds of activities do you enjoy doing with your parents?
When you go out with your friends, how do you decide what to do?
Do you enjoy going on excursions with a large group or do you prefer going by yourself or with a friend?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
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8. Part 3
4 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Places to live
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
I’d like you to imagine that a family with children wants to move house. Here are some places they could move to, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about why a family with children would choose to live in these places.
Now you have about a minute to decide which place would be best for their children’s education.
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9. Why would a family with children choose to live in these places?
island
small town
Why would a family with children choose to live in these places?
farm
city centre
mountain village
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Source: First for Schools TRAINER. Cambridge. Adapted

10. Part 4
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Do you think it is more difficult living in the countryside or in a big city? Why?
Would it be easier for a foreign visitor to fit in a city or a village?
Are there different social problems in cities and in the countryside? What are they?
Where do you think most people will live in the future?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
And you?
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