FCE Practice links

https://todayschool.es/first-certificate-tests-2/

https://www.fceexamtips.com/articles/first-certificate-speaking-questions-part-1

https://virtuaule.com/index.php/fce-listening-practice.html

Listening Practice

By now, you all know that you NEED to listen MORE, so here are some links to sites where you can listen and learn new vocabulary!


BBC - 6 minute English:  Just turn on the subtitles and enjoy!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pc9tn/episodes/guide

BBC - English at University: Scroll down and start with episode 1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/english-at-university

BBC - English at Work: Scroll down and start with episode 1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/english-at-work

Need to study the basics? Try this: click on the link, and put the cursor over the picture to hear and see the word in English!
http://www.languageguide.org/inglese/vocabolario/

Listening Test (Oxford)
https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/listening

B2 Essay writing topics - agree/disagree

WRITING
• Content This focuses on how well the candidate has fulfilled the task, in other words, if they have done what they were asked to do.
• Communicative Achievement This focuses on how appropriate the writing is for the task, and whether the candidate has used the appropriate register.
• Organisation This focuses on the way the candidate puts together the piece of writing, in other words, if it is logical and ordered.
• Language This focuses on vocabulary and grammar. It includes the range of language as well as how accurate it is.

Possible topics (or choose your own):

6) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.

7) Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

8) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

9) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person’s childhood years (the time from birth to twelve years of age) are the most important years of a person’s life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

PET writing assignment

An English-speaking friend called Peter has sent you a watch as a gift.

Write a card to Peter. In your card you should:

• thank him for the watch
• ask him where he got it
• tell him when you plan to wear it

Write 35-45 words