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Cambridge Advanced Speaking Part 1, 2 3 and 4
Cambridge Advanced Speaking Part 1, 2 3 and 4
Paul Harris
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Cambridge C1 Speaking
Communication
How has the internet changed the way we communicate?
What negative effects has the internet had on our social lives?
Are you keen on talking on the phone? Why (not)?
When was the last time you sent a personal letter?
Which forms of communication will become obsolete?
Health
How important is our diet in living a healthy life?
Would you ever consider having cosmetic surgery?
Do you visit the doctor as often as you should?
Are people aware of the dangers of cigarettes and alcohol?
What is the best way of preventing or dealing with drug addiction?
Crime
Do you know anyone who has been a victim of crime?
Should any illegal substances such as cocaine be legalized?
What is the most serious crime one can commit?
What can we do to ensure that youngsters don ́t get involved in criminal behaviour?
What is the most common crime in your region?
The environment
Would you say that young people concern themselves with environmental issues?
Are there any types of natural disaster that occur in your country?
What can be done to prevent global warming?
Are national governments doing enough to stop the effects of climate change?
Do you think it should be obligatory to recycle, punishable with a fine?
Time
What measures do you put in place to make sure you use your time effectively?
Do you ever procrastinate? Why (not)?
Name a situation in which you need to kill time
Do you enjoy hanging out with your family?
What types of activities do you need to take your time over?
Technology
Would you say that technology has improved our lives?
What are the possible risks of using the internet?
What can be done about addiction to technology?
What are the advantages and disadvantages to owning a mobile phone?
In which ways can technology impede our progress at school/university/work?
Paul Harris
C1 Advanced Preparation Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/262191034867584/
Cambridge C1 Speaking
Each student will be expected to talk for about 1 minute about the photos. After one
student has spoken about his/her photo the other student will then have to answer a
question based around these photos (30 seconds).
Some expressions below to use when talking about both photos, comparing photos etc.
Contrasting ideas –
On the other hand
Having said that
Nevertheless
Whilst
Whereas
Although
However
One significant difference
PART 3 Interaction
In this part of the exam it is important for students to be considerate. It may be that you
are doing this exam with someone you do not know. Make sure the time is shared equally.
When giving your opinions talk for 15/20 seconds before asking the other student his/her
opinion. You will be penalised if you talk incessantly.
Paul Harris
C1 Advanced Preparation Group
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Cambridge C1 Speaking
It is not necessary to speak about the all the possible responses. It may be that you speak
about two or three possible answers. The examiners are looking for interaction between
the candidates and how this is accomplished.
See example below.
In the second section (one minute) it will be necessary for the two students to choose a
superlative from the possible answers, for example the best, the fastest, the worst, the
most effective. For example in the question above - “What would you consider to be the
most effective form of communication?”
As you have only a minute you need to be careful with the time. As always speak until the
examiner says “thank you”.
The best plan is to speak first about the options that you think WOULD NOT be the
“fastest”, “most effective” and give your reasons why you think so, before choosing what
you think WOULD be the “fastest”, “most effective”. In other words you work from the
bottom up.
If however, you both agree in the beginning that option X is the most effective option,
then the conversation essentially stops with 40/50 seconds to go. Be careful.
Here are some useful expression to use for this part of the exam:
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Cambridge C1 Speaking
Giving Opinion
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Cambridge C1 Speaking
Starting Opinion
What shall we do first? As far as I’m concerned,
Shall I start? As I see it,
Do you mind if I start? From my point of view,
We could start by talking about... In my humble opinion,
Let's talk about .. first. I’d say that…
Shall we start with this picture
Giving yourself time Rephrasing
That's a big question! What I mean is...
I haven't given it much thought until now. What I'm trying to say is...
Let me see In other words
How can I put this? To put it another way
Well, it's difficult to say really. Basically what you are saying is...
That's an interesting question.
Agreeing Disagreeing
We see eye to eye. We don’t see eye to eye.
Yeah, I’d go along with that. I take your point but…
Absolutely! I tend to disagree with you there.
You took the words right out of my mouth. That’s not always the case
I couldn’t agree more. I beg to differ
You have a point there. Isn’t it more a case of…
I’m with you 100% on this one.
Starting to make a conclusion Asking for opinion
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty. What’s your take on….?
The bottom line is we have to choose one… Where do you stand on….?
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Cambridge C1 Speaking
It’s a tough one, I’m torn between … and …. In my opinion…., would you go along with
Shall we go with ….? that?
What are your thoughts on this?
Personalising Impressive structures
Speaking from personal experience,… Another point I’d like to add about … is…
For me personally,.. It’s also worth bearing in mind that…
This is a topic that is particularly close to my Coming back to what (Javi) was saying about
heart… …. I’d also like to point out that…
It’s funny I was just thinking about this the I think it’s important not to forget that…
other day. The vast majority of people tend to think
My gut/initial reaction is… that…
If I were to choose one of these situations At the end of the day…
(part 2 pictures), I’d go with… because… When all’s said and done…
PART 4
This part of the exam will last three/four minutes. The examiner will ask questions to the
students based around the topic from Part 3. These questions will be quite philosophical.
Some questions will be needed to answer directly to the examiner, other questions will
need to be discussed between the students.
A lot of the advice from part 3 will be relevant here.
These questions below might be asked if the topic in part 3 is related to work.
Paul Harris
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Cambridge C1 Speaking
Exam Assessment
The following points are how the examiners assess each student.
Paul Harris
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Cambridge C1 Speaking
Paul Harris
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