Speaking B2

Funzioni comunicative necessarie per il First certificate

Le funzioni comunicative richieste per superare il First Certificate sono:

 presentarsi e parlare di sé
 iniziare una conversazione
 esprimere una opinione
 dichiarare gradimento o dire cosa non ci piace
 affermare o negare una informazione
 esprimere soddisfazione, fare le congratulazioni
 mostrare accordo o disaccordo
 scusarsi
 ringraziare
 fare inviti, accettare o declinare inviti
 esprimere dubbi
 dare consigli
 organizzare un lungo discorso
 chiedere il permesso
 lamentarsi o gestire un reclamo
 fare confronti
 chiedere e dare consigli

Domande frequenti al test di speaking

B2 First certificate
Time

 What is the best way to spend your free time if you have unlimited resources?

 Are you good at organising your time to get lots of things done?

 Would you like to do full-time or part-time work in the future?

 What part of your routine do you consider to be a complete waste of time?

 What are your future plans when you finish your studies?

 How has your life changed over the last few years and why?

 Where do you think you will be, and what will you be doing in 20 years time?

 What do you usually do on your birthday?

 How could you save time in your daily routine?

 When you organize something, do you normally plan ahead?

Eating and drinking

 How often should a healthy person eat fast food?

 What foods do you like eating least and why?

 Are there any foods that you try to avoid eating because they are unhealthy?

 Do you enjoy cooking at home or eating out with other people?

 Do you consider yourself a fussy or a picky eater?

 Would you have liked to become a chef?

 Which type of food from your country is most popular abroad?

 Do you know how to cook? Which is the best way to learn?

 Do you enjoy trying unusual food or do you stick to the same foods?

 If you could open your own foreign restaurant in your city, what would it be like?

Health and fitness

 What do you do to keep fit and healthy nowadays?

 Is it a good idea to have a health check at the doctors once a year?

 How can you avoid getting ill when the weather is bad?

 When you feel sick, who do you call?

 What is the best way to unwind when you feel stressed?

 Which is worse for you, smoking or drinking alcohol?

 What are the advantages of getting regular exercise?

 How often should you work out?

 Are you interested in knowing how to stay in shape?

 Would you ever go to the doctor even though you didn´t feel ill?

People and their lives

  Which person has had the biggest influence on your life?

 What are you a fan of doing with your friends?

 Where do you prefer to hang out with your friends?

 Have you done anything interesting with your friends recently?

 Who do you take after in your family?

 Do you and your friends have a lot in common and agree on things?

 Who is the most annoying person in your family and why?

 What is the most memorable thing that you have done in your life?

 Do you prefer to spend time alone or share experiences with other people?

 Tell me a little about your oldest friend. (known for the longest time)

Technology

 Are you fond of buying gadgets?

 Tell us about the best invention of recent times.

 Have you ever tried to design something technological?

 Are you into playing computer games?

 Do you use the internet much?

 Is the internet a useful tool for studying?

 What do you use the internet for?

 Do you ever listen to the radio or is it now obsolete?

 What do you think is the worst invention of recent times?

 Have you ever spent a lot of money on a useless gadget?

The environment

 Do you ever worry about the environment in your local area?

  What are the biggest environmental problems in the world in this day and age?

 Do you think that there will be a problem with clean water in your country?

 What can normal people do to help save the environment?

 What do you actually do to help the environment in your local area? explain.

 Do you, your friends or your family recycle plastic, paper and glass?

 Is recycling an obligation in your country?

 What are the main environmental issues affecting your country at the moment?

 How has the weather changed in your country in recent years?

 What kind of animals and plants live in the area in which you live?

Crime

 Do you drink and drive?

 Have you ever committed a crime?

 Do you know anyone who has been mugged or robbed?

 Do you know someone who has been a victim of a violent crime?

 Are there any parts of this country that are more dangerous than others? Why?

 Are there any places you are afraid to visit because of the high crime rate? If so, where?

 Would you ever take illegal drugs?

 Are there problems with drugs where you live?

 Should people who take illegal drugs be put in jail?

 Are there any crimes that should not be illegal?

Fashion

 How much money do you usually spend on clothes a year?

 Is the way you dress important?

  What does the way you dress say about your personality?

 Do you make your own clothes?

 Would you like to be able to design your own clothes?

 What items of clothing are worth spending a lot of money on?

 Are there any brands of clothing that you would never wear?

 Do you think that a models job is difficult?

 Would you like to work in a clothes shop?

 Do you need talent to be a fashion designer?

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