Q - What is an interlocutor? It says that in my FCE coursebook.
A - That's the examiner.
Q - Do I need to have a British accent? Cambridge is in Britain, right?
A - Cambridge is in Britain but an American accent is just fine. ANY accent is fine as long as you speak clearly and you are understandable.
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Questions to Help You Prepare for the Speaking Test
Here's a list of questions from past First Certificate exams, Cambridge textbooks, and so on. I've also written sample answers, because I'm an amazing person. You, of course, should think up your own answers. [Don't memorise answers - it will give a bad impression. Use these questions to practice.]
- All these questions will be followed by 'why?' if you dont' give reasons - but you should say why without being asked.
- Many times, the examiner will ask the same question to the second student by saying 'What do you think?' or 'And you?' But YOU can ask your partner those questions - more talking time for you and more opportunity to show how you manage a conversation.
TRAVEL
Do you think you have to spend a lot of money to have a good holiday?
I don't know.
(Only joking! Here's a proper reply:)
No I don't think you have to spend a lot of money, but it helps. Money makes things easier: like you can stay in the city centre instead of the outskirts. But many fun things are free, like walking beside a river, and there are always cheap restaurants if you have time to look.
What do you think, Jack?
Some people say we travel too much these days and shouldn't go on so many holidays. What do you think?
I think it's true we take too many flights - that's a big problem because of the pollution. But I don't have a problem with people traveling by train - we all work very hard and need a break. Travel broadens the mind and maybe if we meet more foreign people we won't have so many stupid discussions about immigration.
And you, Jack?
Why do you think people like to go away on holiday?
I heard there is a new word called a staycation - it's a vacation you have in your home. Maybe that's good because it's cheap, but probably you end up doing your taxes or something. So people need to go away on holiday to make sure all they can do is relax and enjoy their time.
Am I right, Jack?
(I'm going to stop adding the 'Jack' questions now. I hope you get the idea!)
What do you think is the biggest advantage of living in a place where there are a lot of tourists?
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Oh, what a question! I never thought about it until now because I mostly think it's a bad thing to have so many tourists in your town... but I suppose it's good for the shops and hotels, and maybe some of the tourists are single and you can find true love.
WHERE YOU LIVE
What can people do to have a good holiday in your country?
Oh, they should definitely go to York. York is one of the most attractive cities in Britain and Yorkshire is just gorgeous. And the people there are much more friendly than in other cities. So you're very likely to have a nice time there.
What's good about living in cities in your country?
Personally I think one of the best things about living in Britain is the weather. No, seriously! I love rainy days and I feel like everyone is a little bit less noisy when it's raining. And everyone knows that British food is the best in the world. So we've got the best weather and amazing restaurants.
Which is the best city for people to visit in your country?
I would say York for a few days because it's so nice there, but if you have longer, like more than 4 days, then London is okay. It's got all those famous places to see and lots of things to do. Just don't expect everyone to be friendly and polite all the time.
If you could choose to visit a city you've never been to, which one would you choose?
I really want to go to Tokyo one day - it's so big and crazy and there's a lot of things happening all the time. Just seeing it on the TV makes it seem like a fantastic place to visit, but I don't think I'd want to live there.
Would you prefer to live in a modern city or a city with lots of history?
I love history and a lot of modern buildings have no charm. So that's an easy answer. On the other hand, I've lived in some beautiful buildings that had very thin windows and no insulation, so a mix of both is best.
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