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This post offers English learners an example of collaborative task (Part 3) and the discussion (Part 4) that are in the B2 FIRST. These are the 3rd and 4th tasks in the speaking exam (HERE) that learners must carry out.
In this part of the exam the two candidates are to speak together about a situation for about two minutes. They should discuss the situation and take into account all of the 5 options provided. In the end they have about one minute to come to a conclusion (agree or disagree HERE). The way this exercise is assessed is simple (see the link for more details HERE).
The interlocutor will describe the task and then the candidates have about 15 seconds to look at the information, then the should debate the topic for about 2-3 minutes. The examiners are not involved in the task and the candidates are to interact independently until the examiner says “thank you”.
EXAMPLE 8
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
Id like you to imagine that you are talking about health. Here are some of the ideas they are thinking about and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
How can these influences be negative for your personal health?
- overexercising
- sleep deprivation
- stress and anxiety
- junk-food
- loneliness
Now, talk to each other about why these things could have a negative influence on your health.
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Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which has the worst influence on health.
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Thank you.
Now, discuss these questions, in order, as appropriate:
- Is it possible to exercise too much?
- What is the best way to follow a balanced diet?
- Is it important to sleep for eight hours a night?
- Do you ever suffer from stress?
- What is the best way to stay healthy?
