This post offers English learners 20 examples 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”.
Interlocutor
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.
I’d like you to imagine that you are talking about entertainment. 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.
Now, talk to each other about which you would prefer as a form of entertainment and why.
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Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which is the best thing to do to disconnect.
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Thank you.
| Which is the best way to unwind after a long day at work? |
- listen to music
- read a book
- have a drink/beer
- do sport
- talk to friends/family
Now, discuss these questions, in order, as appropriate:
- Is it important to have a lively social life?
- What is the best way to keep busy in your spare time?
- What are you fond of doing in order to relax?
- Have you done anything interesting recently?
- What is the nightlife like where you live?
