Speaking Part 3 & 4
Talking Points 1
B2 First Exam
B2 First Speaking Part 3 - Practice
This is a collaborative task with your partner.
You get about 15 seconds to read everything.
You discuss the diagram and the options with your partner for 2 minutes.
When the 2 minutes are over, the examiner will stop you.
The examiner will ask you another question. Usually they will ask you to pick the best, or most important thing out of the options.
You discuss that question for another minute and choose an answer to the examiner’s question.
The examiner:
Here are common family activities and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. [15 seconds]
Now, talk to each other about why families do these activities together.
The examiner:
Thank you. Now you have a minute to decide which is the best activity is most enjoyable.
B2 First Speaking Part 4 - Practice
For part 4, you will need to talk about topics from part 3 in more detail with your partner.
The questions always end in "why". If you don't answer the "why", the examiner will ask you.
You should answer the question, and then invite your partner to answer or give their opinion, as well.
You should respond to your partner's answers, and you should ask for their opinions about your answers.
How do you think spending time with family members can benefit children's development?
What are some potential consequences of not spending enough time with family members?
In what ways can spending time with family members contribute to better mental health and well-being?
Do you think it's important for adults to make time to spend with their parents or grandparents?
How can spending time with extended family members (e.g. aunts, uncles, cousins) strengthen family bonds?
What role can family traditions play in promoting family togetherness and closeness?
How can technology help or hinder the quality of time spent with family members?
Can spending time with family members have a positive impact on a person's work or school performance? Why or why not?
In what ways can busy schedules and work commitments interfere with spending time with family members, and how can these obstacles be overcome?
How does the concept of "family" differ across different cultures, and how might this affect the importance placed on spending time with family members?