B2 First (FCE) Speaking Practice Tests
10 B2 First (FCE) Speaking practice tests in the real format, timed like the exam, with answers when you finish. About 14 minutes: interview, a long turn comparing photos, a collaborative task and discussion.
B2 First (FCE) Speaking Practice Test 1 with Answers
A free, interactive B2 First (FCE) Speaking practice test with answers, about 14 minutes.
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Speaking
Speaking Part 1 — Interview
The examiner asks you questions about yourself, your experiences and your future plans. This part takes about 2 minutes.
- Tell me about something you've learned to do recently. How did you go about learning it? Example: Recently I've been teaching myself to edit videos, mainly through online tutorials. It was frustrating at first because there's so much software to choose from, but once I'd picked one program and practised on short clips, I improved much faster than I expected.
- Where are you from, and what do you like about living there? Example: I'm from Valencia, on the east coast of Spain. What I like most is that the beach is only twenty minutes from the city centre, and there's always something going on, especially in summer.
- What are your plans for the future? Example: I'd like to study engineering at university, and after that I'm hoping to work abroad for a few years, maybe in Germany, because I think it would be good experience.
- How do you usually spend your weekends? Example: It depends, but I usually play basketball with some friends on Saturday morning. Then on Sunday I tend to take it easy — I see my family and sometimes watch a film.
- Do you prefer studying alone or with other people? Why? Example: I prefer studying on my own, because I can concentrate better and go at my own speed. But before exams it's useful to meet up with classmates and test each other.
Speaking Part 2 — Long turn (compare two photos)
Why have the people chosen to study in these places? — Here are your photographs. They show people studying in different places. Compare the photographs, and say why you think the people have chosen to study in these places. You speak on your own for about 1 minute. Then your partner answers a short question about your photographs (about 30 seconds).
- Here are your photographs. They show people studying in different places. I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say why you think the people have chosen to study in these places. All right? Example: Both photographs show young people studying, but in very different situations. In the first one, three students are sitting round a picnic table in a park. It's a sunny day and they seem to be working on a project together, because one of them is pointing at a laptop while the others listen. I think they've chosen this place because it's relaxing and they can talk freely without disturbing anyone. In the second photo, a young woman is studying on her own in a library. She's surrounded by books and she's wearing headphones, so she probably needs to concentrate hard — maybe she's revising for an important exam. The library is quiet and she has everything she needs there. While the students in the park look quite cheerful, she looks rather serious and a bit tired. Personally, I think the library is better for serious work, but the park would be more fun.
- Thank you. Where do you prefer to study? Why? Example: I usually study at home in my bedroom, because I can play quiet music and take a break whenever I want. But before exams I sometimes go to the library, because at home it's too easy to get distracted by my phone.
Speaking Part 3 — Collaborative task
I'd like you to imagine that a school wants to encourage its students to read more. Here are some ideas they are thinking about and a question for you to discuss. Talk to each other about how these ideas could encourage students to read more (about 2 minutes). Then decide which idea would be the most effective (about 1 minute).
- Here are some ideas the school is thinking about and a question for you to discuss. Now, talk to each other about how these ideas could encourage students to read more. Example: A: Shall we start with the reading club? I think it could work, because you can talk about the books with friends. B: Maybe, but shy students might not want to join. What about prizes for reading? A: Prizes could motivate some people, but then they'd be reading for the prize, not because they enjoy it. B: That's true. Free books sound good — lots of students can't afford to buy them. A: And a café in the library would make it a nicer place to spend time. B: Visits from authors could be really inspiring too, although they would only happen once or twice a year.
- Now you have about a minute to decide which idea would be the most effective. Example: A: So, which one do you think would work best? B: I'd say the café, because students would go there every day. A: I see your point, but I think free books would reach more people. B: Hmm, you're right that price is a problem. OK, let's go for free books. A: Agreed.
Speaking Part 4 — Discussion
The examiner asks you to discuss questions connected with the Part 3 topic, giving your opinions and reasons. This part takes about 4 minutes.
- Do you think people read less than they used to? Why? Example: I think young people do read less than they used to, mainly because there are so many other things competing for our attention, like videos and games. But people probably read more short texts online than ever before.
- Is it better to read printed books or e-books? Example: Personally, I prefer printed books, because I find it easier to concentrate and I like seeing my progress. However, e-books are really practical when you're travelling, because you can carry hundreds of them.
- How important is it for young people to read for pleasure? Example: I believe it's very important, because reading for pleasure improves your vocabulary and your imagination without you even noticing. It's also a good way to relax without a screen.
- Some people say social media harms our reading skills. Do you agree? Example: To some extent I agree, because we get used to reading very short posts and it becomes harder to focus on long texts. On the other hand, social media can also introduce people to books they wouldn't find otherwise.
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About the B2 First Speaking paper
About 14 minutes: interview, a long turn comparing photos, a collaborative task and discussion.
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