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    Succeed in Cambridge English: Proficiency Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Practice Tests Andrew Betsis Sean Haughton, Lawrence Mamas Succeed in Cambridge English: Proficiency Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Practice Tests Global ELT Succeed in CPE - 8 Practice Tests Introduction Cambridge English: Proficiency is a high-level qualification, at Level C2, the highest level of the CEFR scale, that is globally recognised by companies, universities and governments. It is intended for people who want to achieve exceptional ability with English in order to study at university or seek jobs at senior management level international business settings. The Cambridge English: Proficiency certificate is a proof ‘of your ability to use English at the highest levels of academic and professional life approaching that of a native speaker. The test consists of four papers, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and it tests all areas of language ability. The new 2013 format of the exam is shorter than the previous ‘examination by approximately 2 hours. Each of the four papers carries 25% of the total marks. ‘The Succeed in Cambridge English: Proficiency book consists of 8 Complete Practice Tests for the new 2013 exam format which aim to help students acquire all the necessary skills needed to pass the Cambridge English: Proficiency exam. Published by GLOBAL ELE LID Brighton, East Sussex ‘www globalel.co.uk Copyright © GLOBAL ELT LTD 2012 Every fort has been made to wate the copyright holders and we aplogie ia advance for any unintentional omison, ‘We wl be happy to insert the appropriate acknowledgements in ay subsequent edons All rights reserved. No par of this puliation may be reproduced, stored in a tteeval stem, oF transite in any form or by any means, eletronie mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing ofthe Publisher. Any person who does any unauthorised act ir relation to this pubization may be Fiabe to criminal prosecution and el lis for damage. British Library Cataloguing.in-Publication Data A logue record ofthis book is available from the British Library Suedood in CPE ~8 Prato Tests -Suaden’s Book «ISBN: 9781781640 104 ‘ Succeod in CPE -§ Practice Tests - Teachers Book - ISBN: 9781781640111 The poe Sen - 8 Practice Tests Contents CONTENTS ‘SPEAKING SECTION TESTS 1-8 PRACTICE TEST 1 Reading - Writing - Listening PRACTICE TEST 2 Reading - Writing - Listening PRACTICE TEST 3 Reading - Writing - Listening PRACTICE TEST 4 Reading - Writing - Listening PRACTICE TEST 5 Reading - Writing - Listening PRACTICE TEST 6 Reading - Writing - Listening PRACTICE TEST 7 Reading - Writing - Listening PRACTICE TEST 8 Reading - Writing - Listening Page Page Page Page Page 6 47 61 75 103 129 131 Succeed in CPE - 8 Practice Tests Contents Cambridge English: Proficiency Revised 2013 Format Paper * ihour * 53 questions Part 1 - Multiple-choice cloze - 8 questions Part 1 - vocabulary Reading 30min * 7parts Part 2 - Open cloze -8 questions Part 2 - grammar and vocabulary Part 3 - Word formation - 8 questions Part 3 - vocabulary and, Part 4 - Key word transformations -6 questions word formation Part 5 -A text followed by 4-option Part 4 - grammar and vocabulary multiple-choice questions -6 questions Part 5 - specific information, Part 6 - gapped text task ~ paragraphs ‘detail, opinion and attitude removed - 7 questions Part 6 - text structure and also Part 7 multiple matching - one or several cohesion and coherence short texts preceded by multiple-matching Part 7 - specific information, ‘questions - 10 questions detail, opinion, attitude Paper2 *1hour * 2parts: Part 1 - compulsory task: Part 1 ~ summarising and Writing 30min essay, article, discursive essay (240-280 words) essay based evaluating the key ideas of the report, letter, on two texts of 100 words each texts provided as input review Part 2 - one task from a choice of five mart 2 ~ candidates have to put (280-320 words in total). together and develop their ideas The task types can be: essay, article, letter, ‘on a topic with 2 purpose for review or report, writing and a target reader in ‘Questions 2-4 candidates are provided with a mind and use appropriate ‘context, topic, purpose and target reader for _language for each task type their piece of writing. In Question 5 candidates can choose one of two. tasks based on the set reading texts. Paper3 +40 + Apart Part 1 - multiple choice ~ three short Part 1 attitude, of Ustening minutes unrelated extracts; exchanges between purpose, function, agreement +30 Task types: Interacting speakers or monologues; two between speakers, course of questions multiple questions per text - 6 questions action, general gist, detail, etc choice, Part 2-sentence completion=a monologue _Part 2- stated opinion and, sentence _- 9 questions. ‘specific information ‘completion, Part 3- multiple choice ~ a conversation Part 3 - attitude and opinion ‘multiple between interacting speakers - 5 questions Part 4- gist, attitude, main matching Part 4- multiple matching - five short points, interpreting context themed monologues. Two tasks; each task requires selection of the correct option from a list of eight options - 10 questions All texts will be heard twice. Paper4 #16 + 3pparts _—Part 1- conversation between the interiocutor and Part 4 general interactional and Speaking minutes each candidate (spoken questions) social language ~2 minutes Part 2- agreeing and/or Part 2 decision-making task based on written disagreeing, suggesting, ‘and visual stimuli, 2-way conversation -4 minutes speculating, evaluating ete; Part 3 - a long turn by each candidate, followed comparing, describing, expressing| by a discussion on topics related to the long turns opinions and speculating, sustain- +10 minutes ing an interaction, exchanging ideas Part 3 - expressing and justifying ‘opinions, organising a larger unit of discourse Cambridge English: Proficiency Format Cambridge English: Proficiency Paper 4 Speaking Section Tests: 1-8 CPE Practice Test | Paper 4 - Speakin; TEST 1 Time: 16 minutes per pair of candidates Students take the Speaking test in pairs (occasionally, where there is an uneven number of candidates, three students may be required to take the test together). There are two examiners (an assessor and an interlocutor) and one of them (the assessor) does not take part in the interaction but assesses your performance according to four analytical scales. “The other examiner (the interlocutor) conducts the test and tells you what you have to do. The interlocutor also gives you a ¢lobal mark for your performance in the test as a whole In Part | of the Speaking test, you may be asked to talk about your interests, general experiences, studies or career, and plans for the future. The examiner wil frst ask you for some general information about yourself, and then widen the scope. of the conversation to include subjects like leisure activities, studies, travel, holiday experiences and daily life. Respond directly to the examiner's questions, avoid very short answers, and listen when your partner Is speaking, You are not re- ‘quired to interact with your partner in this part, but you may do so if you wish. re wort Speaking Section Interlocutor: Good morninglafternoonfevening, My name fs unm and this is my colleague... And your names af@ on. ? Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you. First ofall, we'd lke to know something about you. Where are you from (Candidate A)? And you (Candidate 8)? address Candidate B] Are you working or studying at the moment? address Candidate A] And you? Select a further question for each candidate: @ You said you were from [place name]. What do you enjoy about living there? ‘Are there any improvements that could be made? Would you consider living elsewhere? eHow much time do you spend studying/working a day? © What do you like to do in your spare time? @ What do you see yourself doing in ten years’ timo? © Do you have a mobile phone? How important isit for you? Candidates: Interlocutor: Thank you. SSC Pant 2 _) (Cee rey eres) TV documentary - Impact of technology on people Now in this part of the test you're going to do something together. Here are some pictures of people indifferent situations. Place Part 2 booklet, open ot Task |. in front of the candidates. Select two ofthe pictures forthe cendidates to look at First, I'd like you to look at pictures * and * and talk together about how technology has affected humanity. You have about a minute for this, so don't worry if interrupt you. (2 minutes for groups of three) Candidates | minute (2 minutes for groups of three): si Interlocutor: Thank you. I'd like you to imagine that a television documentary is being produced on the impact technology has had on human beings as. a species. These pictures show some ideas that have been presented. ‘After discussing the pictures, I would like you to decide which idea would be most interesting to develop for the show. ‘You have about three minutes to talk about this. (4 minutes for groups of three) Candidates: 3 minutes (4 minutes for groups of three): 5 oat z Interlocutor: ‘Thank you. (Can | have the booklet, please?) [Retrieve Part 2 booklet] CPE Practice Test | z Paper 4 - Speaking TV documentary - Impact of technology on people CPE Practice Test Paper 4 - Speaking Sas Parts ) (Cememrmmmesy [Learning languages Interlocutor: Now, in this part of the test you're each going to talk on your own for about two minutes. You need to listen ‘while your partner is speaking because you'll be asked to comment afterwards. So (Condidate A), going to give you a card with a question written on it and I'dlike you to tell us what you think. There are also some ideas on the card for you to use if you like. Allright? Here is your card. Place Part 3 booklet, oben at Task (2), in front of Candidate A Please let (Candidate B) see your eard, Remember (Candidate A), you have about 2 minutes to talk before we j [Allow up to 10 seconds before sayin. if necessary: Would you like to begin now?) Task 1(a): {What is the best way to learn a new language? © lessons ‘© reading for pleasure «living in the country of your chosen language Candidate A (2 minutes): Interlocutor: Thank you. Interlocutor: Ask one of the following questions to Candidate B: ‘© What do you find to be the best way to learn foreign languages? © Are there any other ways you can think of to help in learning a foreign language? ‘@ Doyyou think you are good at learning foreign languages? Sy elee cupola) Invite Condidate A to join in by electing one ofthe following prompts © What do you think? © Do you agree? How about you? Candidates (1 minute): Interlocutor: Thank you. (Can | have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Port 3 booklet. Interlocutor: Now (Candidate B), it’s your turn to be given a question. Here is your card. Place Port 3 booklet, open at Task I(b), infront of Candidete B. Task 1(b): ‘Why do people learn new languages? ¢ travel '¢ knowledge Please lot (Candidate A) see your card, Remember (Candidate B), you have about two minutes to tell us what you think, and there are some ideas on the card for you to use if you like. All right? [Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like to begin now?) Candidate B (2 minutes): Interlocutor: Thank you Interlocutor: Ask one of the following questions to Candidate A. '® Do you think people would be more successful language students if they didn't have to sit exams? '@ What is the best motivator in learning another language? ‘© To what extent is language ability natural? Tvite Candidate B to jain in by selecting one of the folowing prompts: ‘© What do you think? © Do you agree? How about you? Candidates (1 minute): : 1. Interlocutor: Thank you Interlocutor: Now, to finish the test, we're going to talk about ‘language learning’ in general (up to 4 minutes) Address a selection ofthe following questions to both candidates: ‘¢ Inwhat kind of job do you need to be able to speak another language? Do you use a language other than your own on a dally basis for purposes other than study? What are the disadvantages of learning another language? How many languages do you think it would be possible for one person to learn? (Can you think of ways in which to test foreign language ability other than through examinations? Candidates (4 min): Interlocutor: Thank you. That is the end of the test. CPE Practice Test | Paper 4: SPEAKING Time: 16 minutes per pair of candidates Students take the Speaking test in pairs (occasionally, where there is an uneven number of candidates, three students may bbe required to take the test together). There are two examiners (an assessor and an interlocutor) and one of them (the assessor) does not take part in the interaction but assesses your performance according to four analytical scales. ‘The other examiner (the interlocutor) conducts the test and tells you what you have to do. The interlocutor also gives you a global mark for your performance in the test as a whole. reer PaRT1 | (imeem ln Part 1 of the Speaking test, you may be asked to talk about your interests, general experiences, studies or career, and plans for the future. The examiner wil frst ask you for some general information about yourself, and then widen the scope of the conversation to include subjects like leisure activities, studies, travel, holiday experiences and daily life. Respond directly to the examiner's questions, avoid very short answers, and listen when your partner is speaking. You are not re- ‘quired to interact with your partner in this part, but you may do so if you wish, eto ee) Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name Is ms and this is my colleague ern ‘And your names are 7 Could | have your mark sheets, please? Thank you. First ofall, we'd lke to know something about you. Where are you from (Candidate A)? And you (Candidate B)? [address Candidate B] Are you working or studying at the moment? address Candidate A] And you? Select a further question for each candidate: Where are you from? ‘© What do you do? © How long have you been studying English? ‘© What do you enjoy most about learning English? ‘@ Why did you decide to start learning English? Candidates: Interlocutor: Thank you. Paper 4 Speaki | PART2 | ‘Spending ti [Now inthis part ofthe test you're going to do something together. Here are some pictures of people in ifferent situations. ‘oximately 4 minutes / 6 minutes for groups of three) PI je outdoors - Ways that outdoor spaces can be used Place Part 2 booklet, open at Task I. in front of the candidates. Select two of the pictures forthe candidates to ook at First, I'd lke you to look at pictures * and * and talk together about how different people enjoy spending time outdoors. You have about a minute for this, so don't worry if interrupt you. (2 minutes for groups of three) Candidates | minute (2 minutes for groups of three): Interlocutor: ‘Thank you. I'd like you to imagine that a book is being written about the different ways that outdoor spaces can be used, ‘These pictures show some ideas that are being considered for the book. ‘You have about three minutes to talk about ths. (4 minutes for groups of three) Candidates: 3 minutes (4 minutes for groups of three): ” Sera Interlocutor: ‘Thank you. (Can | have the booklet, please?) [Retrieve Part 2 booklet] (TYREE Sih lel CPE Practice Test 2 Paper 4 - Speaking Spending time outdoors - Ways that outdoor spaces can be used | B CPE Practice Test 2 Paper 4 Speaking [GUE] ms Now, in this part of the test you're each going to talk on your own for about two minutes. You need to listen while your partner Is speaking because you will be asked to comment afterwards. mately 10 minutes) The environment So (Candidate A), !'m going to give you a card with a question written on it and I'd like you to tell us what you think. There are also some ideas on the card for you to use if you like.Allright? Here is your card. Place Port 3 booklet, open at Tosk I(a), in front of Candidate A, Please let (Candidete 8) see your card. Remember (Candidate A), you have about 2 minutes to talk before we join. Task 1(a): [What is the best way to enjoy the great outdoors? © sport ear holidays | candidate A @2 minutery Interiocutort Thank you Interlocutor: Ask one of the following questions to Candidate B: Do enjoy doing everyday activities such as reading cutdoors? © Which do you prefer — playing sport outdoors or indoors? |» Can you think of any other ways in which we could fully enjoy the great outdoors? | Tnvite Candidate A to join in by selecting one of the following prompts: je What do you think? © Doyou agree? How about you? itp eriill ecselsy Candidates (1 minute): Interlocutor: Thank you. (Can | have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Part 3 booklet. Interlocutor: Now (Candidate 8), it’s your turn to be given a question. Here is your card. Place Part 3 booklet, open at Task 1b), in front of Candidate B, Task 1(b):{ Do you think that if people have a stronger relationship ‘withthe countryside that they will take better care of it? education conservation @_recycl Please let (Candidate A) see your card, Remember (Candidate B), you have about two minutes to tell us what you think, and there are some ideas on the card for you to use if you lke. All right? {Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like to begin now?) | Candidate B (2 minutes): Interlocutor: Thank you Interlocutor: Ask one of the following questions to Candidate A. ‘® What do you think would be the best way to encourage people to look after the environment? ‘» What would be the best motivator in protecting the environment? ‘® Towhat extent is this about education? Tevite Candidate B to join in by selecting one of the folowing prompts: © What do you think? ® Doyou agree? @ How about you? Candidates (1 minute): .. Interlocutor: Thank you interlocutor: Now, to finish the test, we're going to talk about the environment and hurnan relationships with the (up to 4 minutes) environment in general. ‘Address a selection of the following questions to both candidates: What is the mest important problem with regards to the environment? How could we alter our lives to be more environmentally friendly? What could the government do to help protect the environment? ‘What could businesses do to help with the conservation of nature? Do you think that people's attitudes towards the environment alter with age ~ are young people, for example, more caring? Candidates (4 mir Interlocutor: Thank you. That is the end of the test c g 5 U o ) ) = = o 5) oO 7) CPE Practice Test 2 er 4 ~ Speakins TEST 3 Time: 16 minutes per pair of candidates Students take the Speaking test in pairs (occasionally, where there is an uneven number of candidates, three students may be required to take the test together). There are two examiners (an assessor and an interlocutor) and one of them (the assessor) does nor take part in the interaction but assesses your performance according to four analytical scales. “The other examiner (the interlocutor) conducts the test and tells you what you have to do. The interlocutor also gives you a global mark for your performance in the test as a whole. In Part | of the Speaking test, you may be asked to talk about your interests, general experiences, studies or career, and plans for the future. The examiner will first ask you for some general information about yourself, and then widen the scope Of the conversation to include subjects like leisure activities, studies, travel, holiday experiences and daily life. Respond directly to the examiner's questions, avoid very short answers, and listen when your partner is speaking. You are not re- quired to interact with your partner in this part, but you may do so if you wish. Interlocutor: Good morninglafternoon/evening, My name is... and this is my colleague ‘And your names are . 2.Could | have your mark sheets, please? Thank you. First of all, we'd like to know something about you, ‘Where are you from (Candidate A)? And you (Candidate B)? [address Candidate B] Are you working or studying at the moment? [address Candidate A] And you? Select a further question for each candidate: ‘@ With whom do you prefer to travel? ...(Why?) ‘@ Are you more fond of long or short distance travel? ‘@ What has been your most exciting travel experience thus far? lame some things that you would never leave behind you when you travel. ‘@ Do you like adventure holidays or you prefer to lie ona beach for hours? ‘Thank you. = p n PART 2 — “Technology in medicine - working in a hospital Now in this part of the test you're going to do something together. Here are some pictures of people in diferent situations Place Port 2 booklet, open ot Task 1, infront ofthe candidates Select two of the pictures for the condidates to look at First, 'd like you to look at pictures * and * and about talk how modern technology has helped doctors to develop new treatments, ‘You have about a minute for this, so don't worry if interrupt you. (2 minutes for groups of three) Candidates | minute (2 minutes for groups of three): Interlocutor: ‘Thank you. I'd like you to imagine that a television documentary is being produced on working in a hospital. These pictures show some of the issues that are being considered. Talk together about how the different issues related to working in a hospital that these pictures show. Then decide which issue might provoke more interest. You have about three minutes to talk about this. (4 minutes for groups of three) Candidates: 3 minutes (4 minutes for groups of three): i va = Interlocutor: ‘Thank you. (Can | have the booklet, please?) [Retrieve Part 2 booklet.) CPE Practice Test 3 __ Paper 4 - Speaking Technology in medicine - working in a hospital CPE Practice Test 3 Paper 5 - Speaking this part of the test you're each going to talk on your own for about two minutes. You need to listen ‘while your partner is speaking because you'll be asked to comment afterwards. ee wore ear Living alone So (Candidate A), I'm going to give you a card with a question written on it and I'd like you to tell us what you think. There are also some ideas on the card for you to use if you like. All right? Here is your card. Place Part 3 booklet, open at Task 1(a), in front of Candidate A. Please let (Candidate B) see your card, Remember (Candidate A), you have about 2 minutes to talk before we join in [Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like to begin now?) Task 1(a):. [Which is preferable, being independent and free cor having he secur of your fail around you? © atdllerent ages © growth «love Candidate A (2 minutes): Interlocutor: Thank you, Interlocutor: Ask one of the following questions to Candidate B: ‘® On the whole, would you say you were an independent person? ‘© Do you think it’s better to lve alone or with family? Sy eeld teed) Invite Candidate A to join in by selecting one of the following prompts: ‘© What do you think? @ Do you agree? 2 How about you? Candidates (1 minute): Interlocutor: Thank you. (Can | have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Part 3 bookle: Interlocutor: Now (Condidate B), it's your turn to be given a question. Her Place Part 3 booklet, open at Task 1(b), in fant of Candidate B, Task 1(b): | Why do you think more people live alone now? © work commitmenes © wealth © values is your card, Please let (Candidate A) see your card. Remember (Candidate B), you have about two minutes to tell us what you think, and there are some ideas on the card for you to use if you like. Allright? Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, f necessary: Would you like to begin now?) Candidate B (2 minutes): sna Interlocutor: Thank you Interlocutor: Ask one of the following questions to Candidate A. '¢ Do you think fewer people wil live alone in the future? ‘¢ Would you prefer to live alone or with somebody? Tnvite Candidate B to join in by selecting one of the following prompts: ‘© What do you think? © Doyou agree? @ How about you? Candidates (1 minute): Interlocutor: Thank you Interlocutor: Now, to finish the test, we're going to talk about living arrangements in general. (up to 4 minutes) Address a selection of the following questions to both candidates: Do you think living arrangements have changed in your country in the last few decades? “To what extent are some changes related to the changing nature of the family? How do you think living arrangements might change in the future? Do you think the structure of the family is as tight as it was? ‘What do you think might happen to the structure of the family in the future? Candidates (4 min): Interlocutor: Thank you. That is the end of the test, CPE Practice Test 3 Paper 5 - Speakinj TEST 4 Time: 16 minutes per pair of candidates Students take the Speaking test in pairs (occasionally, where there is an uneven number of candidates, three students may be required to take the test together). There are two examiners (an assessor and an interlocutor) and one of them (the assessor) does not take part in the interaction but assesses your performance according to four analytical scales. The other examiner (the interlocutor) conducts the test and tells you what you have to do. The interlocutor also gives you a {global mark for your performance in the test as a whole. Jn Part I of the Speaking test, you may be asked to talk about your interests, general experiences, studies or career, and plans for the future. The examiner will frst ask you for some general information about yourself, and then widen the scope bf the conversation to include subjects like leisure activites, studies, travel, holiday experiences and daily life. Respond directly to the examiner's questions, avoid very short answers, and listen when your partner is speaking. You are not re~ {quired to interact with your partner in this part, but you may do so if you wish. Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is... and ‘And your names are is my colleague 2 Could | have your mark sheets, please? Thank you. First ofall, we'd like to know something about you. Where are you from (Candidate A)? And you (Candidate B)? {address Candidate B] Are you working or studying at the moment? {address Candidate A] And you? Selecta further question for each candidate: ‘What do you enjoy best about the area in which you live? How difficult would it be for you to have to move to a new neighbourhood? ‘What, from your perspective, is the most interesting aspect of learning to speak English? Do you have to travel far every day to work / place of study? ‘Do you think it is easy for young people nowadays to find a job? In the future, do you see yourself living in your own country or do you have aspirations to live abroad? Candidates: Interlocutor: ‘Thank you. Paper 4 Sp E PART 2 Magazine Article - Natural Threats Now, in this part of the test you're going to do something together. Here are some pictures of people in diferent situations. Place Part 2 booklet, open at Tosk I, infront of the candidates. Select two ofthe pictures for the candidates to look at. Firs, 'd like you to look at pictures * and * and talk together about which picture interests you more. ‘You have about a minute for this, so don't worry if interrupt you. (2 minutes for groups of three) Candidates | minute (2 minutes for groups of three): si Interlocutor: Thank you I'd lke you to imagine that a magazine is planning a feature on Dangers of the Natural World. These pictures will be used to accompany the article. Talk together abour the types of natural threats humans have to deal wth, in relation to the pictures shown. Then suggest cone ether type of threat that could be included inthe featur. ‘You have about three minutes to tlk about this 4 minutes for groups of three). Candidates: 3 minutes (4 minutes for groups of three): 7 > ne - Interlocutor: Thank you. (Can | have the booklet, please) [Retrieve Part 2 booklet] 4) oS o iS) x s oa “y [ fe) aA 2 2 CPE Practice Test 4 Paper 4 - Speakinj Magazine Article — Natural Threats i=} 2 vn] 18) cy ) in = = il: a |e 1 . 7) CPE Practice Test 4 Paper 4 - Speaking Paper 4 Speaking [§DAGUE] cr ‘Now, in this part of the test you're each going to talk on your own for about two minutes. You need to listen while your partner Is speaking because you will be asked to comment afterwards. ea nau) Success in We So (Candidate A), rm going to give you a card with a question written on it and I'd like you to tell us what you think. There are sso some ideas on the card for you to use if you lke.All right? Here is your card. Place Part 3 booklet, open at Tesk I). in front of Candidate A. Please let (Condidate B) see your card. Remember (Candidate A), you have about 2 minutes to talk before we join Task 1(a): [What is the key to success in life? Friends and family © Money Job satisfaction Candidate A (2 minutes): Interlocutor: Ask ane of the following questions to Candidate B: ‘© Is there such a thing as an ideal job? '» Are there more benefits or drawbacks to coming from a big family? '® What would you do with the rest of your life if you had all the money you needed and never had to work again? 1. Interlocutor: Thank you. Invite Candidate A to join in by selecting one of the following prompts: 1@ What do you think? 1 Do you agree? How about you? (4) >) © Et} a 5 Cr 4) io fal ins ° =] Candidates (1 minute): .. Interlocutor: Thank you. (Can | have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Part 3 booklet Interlocutor: New (Candidate 8), it’s your turn to be given a question. Here is your card. Place Part 3 booklet, open at Task 1(b), in front of Candidate B, Task 1(b): | Why are some athletes more successful than others? © Genes ‘@ Motivation ‘© Funding and facilities Please let (Candidate A) see your card. Remember (Candidate 8), you have about two minutes to tell us what you think, and there are some ideas on the card for you to use if you like. Allright? [Allow up to 10 seconds before soying if necessary: Would you lke to begin now?) Candidate B (2 minutes): Interlocutor: Thank you Interlocutor: Ask one of the following questions to Candidate A. © Do you think there is a drugs problem in spore today? © How would you better support athletes if you were the Minister for Sport? © Doyou think its possible to be a successful athlete without receiving financial help from the government or sponsors? Thvite Candidate B t0 join in by selecting one of the following prompts: © What do you think? © Doyou agree? eHow about you? Candidates (1 minute): Interlocutor: Thank you Interlocutor: Now, to finish the test, we're going to talk about success in general. (up to 4 minutes) Address a selection of the following questions to both candidates: “To what extent do you agree that hard work isthe key to success? What personality skills do people need to maximise their success in life? ‘Cheating seems to be a big problem in sport today. Why do you think that is? Is iteasier for someone from a wealthy background to become a success than for someone who comes from a working class family? ‘© Success is defined as how many friends you have and how much money you earn. Would you agree? ‘© Celebrities are great role models for those who want to be a success. Would you agree? Candidates (4 min): Interlocutor: Thank you. That is the end of the test. i

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