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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 35
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 the home. Here are some of the ideas you could be thinking about and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Is it essential for people to think carefully about these things before deciding where to live?
- cost
- seeing family and friends
- jobs
- public transport
- facilities in the neighborhood
Now, talk to each other about what you need to think about when you choose where to live.
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Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which is the most important thing to consider.
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Thank you.
Now, discuss these questions, in order, as appropriate:
- Where would you prefer to live, the city or the countryside?
- Is it easy to find a job in your local area?
- Some people say it is impossible to find a good job in the countryside. Do you agree?
- Why do so many people move to large cities when they are young?
- Many young people complain about their hometown. Why is that?
