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A2 Key – Exam 1 – Speaking

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Exercise 2

Exercises:12
Part 2 (5-6 minutes)
Phase 1
Interlocutor
⏱ 3-4 minutes
Now, in this part of the test you are going to talk together.
Place Part 2  booklet, open at Task 2a in front of candidates.
Here are some pictures that show different ways of travelling.
Do you like these ways of travelling? Say why or why not. I’ll say that again.
Do you like these ways of travelling? Say why or why not.
All right? Now, talk together.
Candidates ……………………
⏱ Allow a minimum of 1 minute (maximum of 2 minutes) before moving on to the following questions
Interlocutor / Candidates Do you think…
Use as appropriate.
Ask each candidate
at least one question.		 … travelling by train is interesting?
… travelling by plane is dangerous?
… travelling by boat is fun?
… travelling by bus is nice?
… travelling in a camper van is comfortable?

Optional prompt
Why? Why not? What do you think?
Interlocutor So, A, which way of travelling is the best?
And you, B, which way of travelling is the best?
Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Part 2 booklet
Phase 2
Interlocutor Now, do you prefer travelling with family or friends, B? (Why?)
⏱ Allow up to 2 minutes And what about you, A? (Do you prefer travelling with family or friends?) (Why?)
Do you prefer staying at home during your holidays or travelling, A? (Why?)
And you, B (Do you prefer staying at home or travelling?) (Why?)
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
Do you like these different ways of travelling?

Black and white drawing of a classic car viewed from the front.Black and white drawing of a plane flying through the clouds.
Black and white drawing of a camper van parked outdoors.Black and white drawing of a large cruise ship on the water.
Black and white drawing of a steam train crossing a bridge.