First Speaking Part 3/4 2

Family and friends

Put the phrases in the correct columns.
1a

As far as I’m concerned, … In my experience, … Let me explain …

Personally, I’d say that … Speaking for myself, … The reason I say this is because …
To put it another way, … What I mean by that is …

Giving an opinion Clarifying an opinion

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Then give your opinions on 1–4. Support your arguments with examples.
1b
1. You don’t need more than a couple of good friends.
2. It’s important to maintain the same friendships throughout life.
3. You only find out who your real friends are when you have a problem.
4. You should talk to your family first when you need advice.

Match 1–8 with a–h to make concluding statements and questions.

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1. OK then, we have a on that?
2. Shall we make our final b think that …
3. So, we both c made a decision.
4. What have d an agreement.
5. I think that’s it, e don’t you?
6. Are we agreed f decision now?
7. I think we’ve come g we decided then?
8. We’ve reached h to a conclusion about …

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 Exam task
Track 21 Here are some activities that families with teenage children can do together.
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going on a long going to watch a

bike ride What are the sports match
advantages and 
disadvantages for families
with teenage children of
doing these activities
together?

going to a concert playing video games

visiting historical sites

Talk to each other about the advantages and disadvantages for families with teenage children
of doing these activities together. Then decide which activity you think is best for bringing
families with teenage children closer together.

Track 22 Listen to the examiner's questions and take turns answering them.
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Exam tips
• In Part 3, you must talk to the other candidate and not the examiner.
• You should talk about three or four of the ideas with the other candidate. Don’t try to reach a
decision too quickly.
• To keep the conversation going, use phrases like What do you think? or Shall we move on to the
next one?
• In Part 4, you should try to give extended answers, with details and examples supporting
your ideas.

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