FCE Speaking Test 6: group activities, learning something new and everyday journeys
FCE Speaking Test 6 is a free B2 First Speaking practice test in four parts, with recorded examiner prompts and 4 photos. You compare preparations for group activities and ways of learning, then discuss making everyday journeys more enjoyable. The Part 3 question is “How could these ideas make everyday journeys more enjoyable?”
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- Solo practice with recorded examiner prompts
- Estimated Cambridge English Scale score
What is in FCE Speaking Test 6
| Part | Task | Exam time | In this test |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interview | 2 min | 8 questions (6 asked), from “How do you usually find out about things happening nearby?” |
| 2 | Long turn | 4 min | 2 photos each: people preparing an activity for a group; people finding out something new |
| 3 | Collaborative task | 4 min | How could these ideas make everyday journeys more enjoyable? |
| 4 | Discussion | 4 min | 6 questions (5 asked), from “Why do people sometimes find a familiar journey tiring?” |
Solo practice: you answer recorded examiner prompts. The real test is face to face with two examiners, usually in pairs.
Part 1: interview
- How do you usually find out about things happening nearby?
- What kind of journey do you make most often?
- Do you prefer watching a programme alone or with other people?
- Is there something you would like to achieve in the next few months?
- What do you enjoy about travelling around your local area?
- How do you choose which videos or programmes to watch?
- Tell us about a goal you have already achieved. extra
- Would you like to spend less time looking at screens? extra
Part 2: long turn
Candidate A (you)
Photos of people preparing an activity for a group.
What might the people need to think about while preparing these activities?
Partner question: Which activity would you enjoy helping to prepare? Why?
Candidate B
Photos of people finding out something new.
What might the people find interesting about learning in these situations?
Partner question: Which way of finding out something new would you prefer? Why?
Part 3: collaborative task
A group of local residents is discussing how to make everyday journeys more enjoyable.
How could these ideas make everyday journeys more enjoyable?
- travelling with a friend
- choosing a different route
- leaving more time
- listening to something
- walking part of the way
Now you have about a minute to decide which idea would improve the greatest number of everyday journeys.
Part 4: discussion
- Why do people sometimes find a familiar journey tiring?
- Is it better to use journey time for work or relaxation?
- How can travelling with other people change a journey?
- Do people notice enough about the places they pass through?
- Should towns make walking routes more attractive?
- How do you think everyday travel will change in the future? 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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