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Complete Speaking Exam with instructions for CAMBRIDGE PROFICIENCY(This is practice material prepared by the staff our Language School – It is not official material)

Topic: LEISURE / LIFESTYLE

Part 1: Personal Questions 3’ minutes

Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon. My name is……… and this is my colleague……… .And your names are……?

Candidate A: ………………………….Candidate B: ………………………….Interlocutor: Thank you. Could I have your mark sheets, please?

Now, first of all, it would be nice to find out something about each of you.Select any of the following questions:- What do you dislike about the area where you live?- Do you feel that you have enough free time?- How would you spend your week if you had no commitments?- Do you prefer following a routine or doing something new every day?

Cand. A & B: ……………………………Interlocutor: Select a further question for each candidate:

- Do you think that the games educate the children?- Do you prefer individual or team sports?- Are there enough leisure facilities in the area where you live?- If you took up a new hobby what would it be?

Part 2: Photographs 4’ minutes

Interlocutor: Now, in this part of the test you are going to do something together. Here are some picture of leisure activities.

First, I’d like you to look at pictures 2 and 4 and talk together about why you think these children have chosen those leisure time activities.You have about one minute for this, so don’t worry if I interrupt you.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Cand. A & B: ……… for 1 minute…………………

Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, I’d like you to look at all the pictures.

Topic: LEISURE / LIFESTYLE

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What are the causes of stress?

urban life: noise / crowd lack of free time unemployment

Leisure/ lifestyle: Prompt card A aglikapastras.gr – Free EFL material

Interlocutor: I’d like you to imagine that you are organizing a leisure center for young children.Discuss whether these activities are appropriate for the programme of the leisure centre. Then suggest another two activities that you think would make the leisure center popular with young children.

You have about three minutes to talk about this.

Cand. A & B: ………..for 3 minutes……………………………..

Interlocutor: Thank you. (Retrieve the pictures)

Part 3: Prompt cards 12’ minutes

Interlocutor: Now, in this part of test you’re 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.

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, and a copy for you (Candidate B)Remember (Candidate A), you have about two minutes to talk before we join in.(Allow up to ten seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like to begin now?)

Candidate A: ………………..2 minutes………………………..

Interlocutor: Thank you. (Select one appropriate follow-up question for Candidate B)- What do you think?- Is there anything you would like to add?- How does this differ from your experience?

Candidate B: ………….brief answer……………………..

Interlocutor: (Address one of the following questions to both candidates):- What problems come as a result of unemployment?


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How can we fight stress?

regular exercise less emphasis on material possessions techniques for relaxation

Leisure/ lifestyle: Prompt card B aglikapastras.gr – Free EFL material

- Do you prefer city life or country life?- How can people with psychological problems be helped?

Cand. A & B: ……………..1 minute…………………………….Interlocutor: Thank you. Retrieve the cards

Topic: LEISURE/ LIFESTYLE

Interlocutor: Now, (Candidate B), it’s your turn to be given a question.Here is your card and a copy for you (Candidate A).

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 ten seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like to begin now?)

Candidate B: ………………..2 minutes………………………..

Interlocutor: Thank you. (Select one appropriate follow-up question for Candidate A)- What do you think?- Is there anything you would like to add?- How does this differ from your experience?

Candidate A: ………….brief answer……………………..

Interlocutor: (Address one of the following questions to both candidates):- Is it stressful to try to have a glamorous lifestyle?- Should parents encourage their children to take up outdoor leisure activities?- What do you think is more appropriate for a young girl: ballet classes or rock climbing?

Why?

Cand. A & B: ……………..1 minute…………………………….

Interlocutor: Thank you. Retrieve the cards

Part 4: General Questions 4’ minutes

Interlocutor: Now, to finish the test, we are going to ask you some general questions.Address some of the following questions to both candidates:

- What features would help a city became a capital of culture?- Should the young people live their parents after they graduate from university?

Why../Why not?- Why is it important for people to have hobbies?- Does leisure time help the children have better school performance?

Cand. A & B: ……………..4 minutes…………………………….


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Interlocutor: Thank you. That is the end of test.

leisure: Photographs aglikapastras.gr – Free EFL material

LEISURE 1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.


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What are the causes of stress?

urban life: noise / crowd lack of free time unemployment

LEISURE: Prompt card A aglikapastras.gr – Free EFL material

LEISURE: Prompt Cards aglikapastras.gr – Free EFL material

LEISURE / LIFESTYLE

Prompt card A:

Prompt card B:


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How can we fight stress?

regular exercise less emphasis on material possessions techniques for relaxation

LEISURE: Prompt card B aglikapastras.gr – Free EFL material


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