FCE Speaking Test 4: practical help, indoor and outdoor sport and new students
FCE Speaking Test 4 is a free B2 First Speaking practice test in four parts, with recorded examiner prompts and 4 photos. You compare forms of practical help and indoor or outdoor sport, then discuss welcoming new students. The Part 3 question is “How could these ideas help new students feel comfortable?”
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- Solo practice with recorded examiner prompts
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What is in FCE Speaking Test 4
| Part | Task | Exam time | In this test |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interview | 2 min | 8 questions (6 asked), from “Do you enjoy shopping for things you need?” |
| 2 | Long turn | 4 min | 2 photos each: people giving practical help in everyday situations; people practising a sport in different places |
| 3 | Collaborative task | 4 min | How could these ideas help new students feel comfortable? |
| 4 | Discussion | 4 min | 6 questions (5 asked), from “What do people usually find difficult when they start at a new school?” |
Solo practice: you answer recorded examiner prompts. The real test is face to face with two examiners, usually in pairs.
Part 1: interview
- Do you enjoy shopping for things you need?
- Which place in your local area do you visit most often?
- How far ahead do you usually make plans?
- Do you prefer going shopping alone or with somebody else?
- Tell us about a local place you discovered recently.
- What do you do when your plans have to change?
- Would you like to live closer to shops and services? extra
- What are you planning to do next weekend? extra
Part 2: long turn
Candidate A (you)
Photos of people giving practical help in everyday situations.
Why might the people need help in these situations?
Partner question: Which kind of help would you feel more confident giving? Why?
Candidate B
Photos of people practising a sport in different places.
How might the places affect the people’s experience of practising?
Partner question: Where would you prefer to practise a sport? Why?
Part 3: collaborative task
A school wants new students to feel comfortable during their first weeks.
How could these ideas help new students feel comfortable?
- a student guide
- a tour of the building
- a lunchtime club
- a class introduction game
- clear information online
Now you have about a minute to decide which idea would help new students most during their first weeks.
Part 4: discussion
- What do people usually find difficult when they start at a new school?
- Is it easier to settle in if other people are new as well?
- What can classmates do to make someone feel included?
- How important is it to keep old friendships when you move?
- Should schools expect new students to ask for help themselves?
- Can starting somewhere new be a useful experience? extra
How it is marked
FCE Speaking marking
Grammar and Vocabulary, Discourse Management, Pronunciation, Interactive Communication and Global Achievement: 60 marks. Our expert evaluation gives an estimate from your recordings.
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