First-period Exams of Speaking for Engineering

First-period Exams of Speaking for Engineering

 

A2 level

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/109814403

B1 level

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/109814556

B2 level

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/109814781

C1 level:

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/109814841 

B2 First Speaking Part 3 - Sports in Cancun and Riviera Maya

B2 First Speaking – Part 3

Instructions:

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.

Here are some sports that tourists can do in

Cancun and Riviera Maya:

• Beach volleyball
• Snorkeling
• Jet skiing
• Cycling
• Beach football

 

First, talk to each other about what makes these sports suitable or not suitable for tourists.

 

Decision Stage (Conclusion)

After about two minutes, the examiner will say:

👉 Now you have about one minute to decide which two sports would be the best for tourists.

  

💡 Useful Language (B2 Level)

• Let’s start with…
• One advantage is that…
• On the other hand,…
• I agree with you, but…
• That’s a good point.
• So, shall we choose…?

 

Speaking Cards for Empower A1 Units 3 and 4

 Speaking Cards for Empower A1 Units 3 and 4

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/102132384

🎯 B2 Speaking Test – Part 3: Taking Time Out in Cancún

 🎯 B2 Speaking Test – Part 3: Taking Time Out in Cancún

 

Task Title: Choosing the Best Way to Relax in Cancun

 

Instructions for Students:

In this part of the test, you’re going to talk together for two or three minutes about different ways people can take time out in Cancún. You’ll see some ideas. Talk together about how these activities would help people relax or get disconnected from their daily stress.

 

How would these activities help people relax or get disconnected from their daily stress?

• Going to the beach
• Visiting a cenote
• Taking a boat trip to Isla Mujeres
• Exploring Mayan ruins
• Going to a nightclub

 

Now talk together for a minute about which activity would be the most enjoyable for a group of friends.

 

B1-level speaking practice about likes and dislikes

 Examiner’s Script: Likes and Dislikes (B1-Level Speaking Test - Part 1)

 

Introduction:

 

Examiner: Hello! My name is [Examiner's Name], and I’ll be your examiner today. How are you?

 

Student: (Responds)

 

Examiner: Great! In this part of the test, we’re going to talk about your likes and dislikes. I’m going to ask you a few questions. Just answer as clearly as you can, okay?

 

Student: (Responds)

 

Likes and Dislikes Questions:

 

Examiner: Let’s start with food. What’s your favorite type of food?

 

Student: (Responds)

 

Examiner: Why do you like that food? What do you enjoy about it?

 

Student: (Responds)

 

Examiner: Is there any food that you don’t like? Why don’t you like it?

 

Student: (Responds)

 

Examiner: How about drinks? Do you prefer hot drinks or cold drinks?

 

Student: (Responds)

 

Examiner: What’s your favorite drink, and why do you like it?

 

Student: (Responds)

 

General Likes and Dislikes:

 

Examiner: Now let’s talk about hobbies. What’s your favorite hobby or activity to do in your free time?

 

Student: (Responds)

 

Examiner:  Why do you like it? What makes it fun or interesting for you?

 

Student: (Responds)

 

Examiner: Are there any hobbies or activities that you don’t like? Why don’t you enjoy them?

 

Student: (Responds)

 

Conclusion:

 

Examiner: Thank you for sharing that with me. I’m going to ask you one last question. If you could try any new food or activity that you haven’t yet, what would it be and why?

Student: (Responds)

 

Examiner: Thank you for your answers! That’s the end of Part 1. Well done!

Modal verbs of speculation and deduction or probability and possibility

Introductory video of the song Desire with lyrics on screen by Years and years

I must be tough

I must behave

I must keep fighting

I can't be blamed

Modal verbs of deduction must and can't

A conversation about modal verbs of deduction video by the British Council

Modal verbs of deduction and speculation online exercise

https://www.examenglish.com/grammar/B1_present_modals_of_deduction.htm

Modal verbs for requests

Modal verbs for requests online exercise

http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/modals/tests/modalrequests.html

 Exercise 1 on page 45

Who do you write emails to?

Why do you write emails?

What subjects do you talk about in an email?

Exercises 2 and the exam task on page 45

CAE 3 Speaking Test for the First period

CAE Speaking Test for the First Period

Part 1: Page 53

Part 2: Page 77

Part 3: Page 60

Part 4: Page 64

Sample Video of a CAE Speaking Test

Assessment Rubric for the Speaking Test

FCE Speaking Test Part 4 for the Second Period Exam

FCE Speaking Test Part 4 for the Second Period Exam

 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having lots of leisure time?

How important do you think it is to have hobbies and interests in your free time?

Do you think it is necessary to spend money in order to relax and have a good time? (Why? / Why not?)

Which hobby or interest would you most like to take up? (Why?)

Which leisure activities do you think are becoming more popular these days? (Why?)

Do you think people these days read fewer books than previous generations did? (Why? / Why not?)

 

Link for Speaking Cards on Wordwall:

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/64017005

MAY, Peter (2012) Speaking First Part in Compact First. 2^nd Edition. Cambridge University Press: Dubai. Page 36.