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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 38
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 robots. 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.
What might be the advantages of having a robot assistant at home?
- chores and housework
- free time
- safety issues
- dependence
- organisation
Now, talk to each other about the pros and cons of having a robot assistant in your house.
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Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which is the greatest advantage.
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Thank you.
Now, discuss these questions, in order, as appropriate:
- Do improvements in technology actually improve our lives?
- Are you concerned about the development of artificial intelligence?
- What types of jobs will become obsolete because of technology?
- Sore people say that technology makes us lazy. Do you see what they mean?
- Are there more positives or negatives for the daily use of technology?
