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B2 First Speaking Exam Overview

This document provides an overview of the four parts in the speaking section of the B2 First (FCE) exam. Part 1 involves answering questions about yourself. Part 2 involves speaking for a minute comparing two photos and answering a question. Part 3 is a two-minute discussion with another student to reach an agreement on a given topic. Part 4 involves answering additional questions from the examiner about the previous discussion topic.

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B2 First Speaking Exam Overview

This document provides an overview of the four parts in the speaking section of the B2 First (FCE) exam. Part 1 involves answering questions about yourself. Part 2 involves speaking for a minute comparing two photos and answering a question. Part 3 is a two-minute discussion with another student to reach an agreement on a given topic. Part 4 involves answering additional questions from the examiner about the previous discussion topic.

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  • Speaking Part 1: Covers asking and answering questions about personal information to prepare for the Speaking Part 1 of the exam.
  • Speaking Part 2: Focuses on speaking continuously about picture comparisons and answering specific questions for Part 2 of the speaking test.
  • Speaking Part 3: Explains a two-minute discussion with another student using provided materials for Speaking Part 3.
  • Speaking Part 4: Examines interaction between students on topics related to those discussed in Part 3 and provides additional questions.
  • Functions Reference: Offers a list of useful expressions for giving opinions, agreeing, disagreeing, and other functions useful during the speaking exam.
  • Speaking Prompts: Provides visual speaking prompts accompanied by questions to guide students in practice for various speaking scenarios.

B2 FIRST (FCE)

Paper 4: Speaking
Florine and Maria

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tqeI9t4x9E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdeZp0n0JHw
Speaking Part 1

You are asked questions about yourself, your life and your
interests.

You should answer giving reasons and examples if


possible.

This part takes about two minutes.


Speaking Part 2

Speak for a full minute.

Compare two photos.


(Make general comparisons)

Answer a question which will be printed above the photos.

When your partner speaks about his/her photos, you


should listen.

After your partner has finished, the examiner asks you


a brief question about your partner’s topic.
Speaking Part 3

You are given some material in the form of a


discussion question and five prompts.

A two-minute discussion with another student.

One minute to decide on an agreement/solution to the


task.
Speaking Part 4

The examiner asks you both of you questions connected


with the topic you discussed in Part 3.

The questions may be about your personal experience,


your tastes and your opinions.

You may be asked if you agree with your partner’s


answers.

When your partner speaks, you should listen.

This part lasts about four minutes.


PART 2
Why do people enjoy spending time in these places?
Why have these people chosen to listen to music
in these different ways?

B2 FIRST (FCE) Paper 4: Speaking
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdeZp0n0JHw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdeZp0n0JHw)
Speaking Part 1 You are asked questions about yourself, your life and your interests. You should answer giving reasons and e
Speaking Part 2 Speak for a full minute. Compare two photos. (Make general comparisons) Answer a question which will be print
Speaking Part 3 You are given some material in the form of a discussion question and five prompts. A two-minute discussion w
Speaking Part 4 The examiner asks you both of you questions connected with the topic you discussed in Part 3. The questions m
PART 2

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