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Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Practice
8 tests
Modern times
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about twominutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some aspects of modern life, and a question for youto discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about the advantages and disadvantages of each aspect of modern life.
Now you have about a minute to decide which two aspectsbest illustrate that modern life has both advantages and disadvantages.
Part 34 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
What are the advantagesand disadvantages of
each aspect of modernlife?
medicine
ready meals
cars
electricity
computers and mobile phones
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Part 4
• Which aspects of life in the past, which no longer exist, do you think were positive?
• Should developments in technology be restricted in any way? (Why? / Why not?)
• What sort of difficulties do young people face today, butthat previous generations did not have to confront, or notto the same extent?
• Why do older people sometimes become nostalgic aboutthe past?
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Motivation
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about twominutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some situations where people need motivation and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about why people need motivation in these situations.
Now you have about a minute to decide which situation needsthe most motivation.
Part 34 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
How important ismotivation in these
situations?
training for a marathon
studying for an exam
working in an office
climbing a mountain
working in a factory
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Part 4
• When do you think it is important for people to be motivated? Are there any times when being motivated is undesirable?
• It is often said that motivation is important in education. Do you agree? (Why? / Why not?)
• What factors motivate people to achieve something?
• How can people motivate themselves?
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Pride
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for abouttwo minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some different things people are proud about, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about why people feel proudabout these things.
Now you have about a minute to decide which situationgives the most pride.
Part 34 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Why do people feelproud about these
things?
supporting a sports team
a new baby
getting a new job
winning a prize
a new car
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Part 4
• When was the last time you felt proud of something youhad achieved?
• Do you think there are forms of pride that can be harmful?
• Would someone who never felt proud of himself or herselfbe unhappy?
• Are there times when you feel proud of other people? Canyou give an example?
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Transport
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about twominutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some different ideas for reducing the use of cars in a city, and a question for you to discuss. First you havesome time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about how practical each idea is.
Now you have about a minute to decide which idea is mostlikely to improve a city.
Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
How practical are theseideas to reduce car use
in a city?
ban cars from the city
centre
create new cycle paths
make public transport cheaper
introduce a park-and-ride
scheme
introduce a congestion
charge
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Part 4
• Should private cars be banned from city centres? (Why? / Why not?)
• What do you think could be done in your area to encouragepeople to use public transport?
• Some cities encourage people to take passengers in theircars to reduce congestion. Do you think this is a good idea, and would it work in your area? (Why? / Why not?)
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Time management
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about twominutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some different situations where time management is necessary, and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about why time management isnecessary in each situation.
Now you have about a minute to decide which situationwould benefit most from better time management.
Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Why is time management necessary
in these situations?
training for a marathon
meeting a work deadline
studying for an exam
having more than one job
looking after small children
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Part 4
• Do you think it is a problem if someone is often late for appointments and meetings? (Why? / Why not?)
• Which aspects of modern life, where time is managedbadly, do you find most annoying?
• Does modern life make us too anxious about punctuality? (Why? / Why not?)
• When was the last time you were late, and what causedyou to be late?
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Appearance
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about twominutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some different situations where your appearanceis important, and a question for you to discuss. First you havesome time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about why your appearance isimportant in each situation.
Now you have about a minute to decide in which situation it’smost important to have a good appearance.
Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Why is a person’sappearance important in these situations?
meeting someone for the first time
your first day in a new job
going to an exam
going to a restaurant
a job interview
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Part 4
• In what sort of situations do you think someone’sappearance is most important?
• Do you think it is possible to ignore fashion? (Why? Whynot?)
• To what extent do you judge a person by his or herappearance?
• How important is appearance to someone who cares whatother people think?
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Recreation
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about twominutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some different things that people do in theirspare time, and a question for you to discuss. First you havesome time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about why people want to do thesethings.
Now you have about a minute to decide which activity is themost enjoyable for most people.
Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Why do people want to do these things in their
spare time?
paint or draw
play board games
work in a garden
go dancing
read books
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Part 4
• Why do you think some people choose to do dangerousrecreational activities like mountain climbing?
• Do you think everyone needs some sort of recreationalactivity? (Why? / Why not?)
• Would it be possible to encourage more children to take up recreational activities other than sports (hobbies, such as collecting stamps, or gardening)?
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Creativity
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about twominutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some different situations where people are engaged in creative activities, and a question for you todiscuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about what rewards people getwhen they do these things.
Now you have about a minute to decide which creativeactivity is the most rewarding.
Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
What rewards do people get when they do these
things?
writing poetry
playing a musical
instrument growing flowers or vegetables
playing with children
designing clothes
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Part 4
• How important is it for people to feel creative in some way?
• Do you feel people get a similar sense of satisfaction fromother activities?
• It is sometimes said that everyone has the potential to be creative in some way. Do you agree? (Why? / Why not?)
5 minutes (8 minutes for groups of three)
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning