Prac adv parts 3+4 book 1 cengage

Practice
8 tests
Source: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Book 1 CENGAGE Learning

Part 3
4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)
Modern times
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two
minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Here are some aspects of modern life, and a question for you
to 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 aspects
best illustrate that modern life has both advantages and
disadvantages.

What are the advantages
and disadvantages of
each aspect of modern
life?
medicine
ready meals
cars
electricity
computers and
mobile phones

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, but
that previous generations did not have to confront, or not
to the same extent?
• Why do older people sometimes become nostalgic about
the past?

Part 3
Motivation
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 needs
the most motivation.

How important is
motivation in these
situations?
training for a
marathon
studying for
an exam
working in
an office
climbing a
mountain
working in a
factory

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?

Part 3
Pride
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about
two 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 proud
about these things.
Now you have about a minute to decide which situation
gives the most pride.

Why do people feel
proud about these
things?
supporting a
sports team
a new baby
getting a
new job
winning a prize
a new car

Part 4
• When was the last time you felt proud of something you
had achieved?
• Do you think there are forms of pride that can be harmful?
• Would someone who never felt proud of himself or herself
be unhappy?
• Are there times when you feel proud of other people? Can
you give an example?

Part 3
Transport
Here are some different ideas for reducing the use of cars
in a city, and a question for you to discuss. First you have
some 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 most
likely to improve a city.

How practical are these
ideas 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

Part 4
• Should private cars be banned from city centres? (Why? /
Why not?)
• What do you think could be done in your area to encourage
people to use public transport?
• Some cities encourage people to take passengers in their
cars to reduce congestion. Do you think this is a good idea,
and would it work in your area? (Why? / Why not?)

Part 3
Time management
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 is
necessary in each situation.
Now you have about a minute to decide which situation
would benefit most from better time management.

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

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 managed
badly, 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 caused
you to be late?

Part 3
Appearance
Here are some different situations where your appearance
is important, and a question for you to discuss. First you have
Now, talk to each other about why your appearance is
important in each situation.
Now you have about a minute to decide in which situation it’s
most important to have a good appearance.

Why is a person’s
appearance 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

Part 4
• In what sort of situations do you think someone’s
appearance is most important?
• Do you think it is possible to ignore fashion? (Why? Why
not?)
• To what extent do you judge a person by his or her
appearance?
• How important is appearance to someone who cares what
other people think?

Part 3
Recreation
Here are some different things that people do in their
spare time, and a question for you to discuss. First you have
Now, talk to each other about why people want to do these
things.
Now you have about a minute to decide which activity is the
most enjoyable for most people.

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

Part 4
• Why do you think some people choose to do dangerous
recreational activities like mountain climbing?
• Do you think everyone needs some sort of recreational
activity? (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)?

Part 3
Creativity
Here are some different situations where people are
engaged in creative activities, and a question for you to
discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
Now, talk to each other about what rewards people get
when they do these things.
Now you have about a minute to decide which creative
activity is the most rewarding.

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

Part 4
• How important is it for people to feel creative in some way?
• Do you feel people get a similar sense of satisfaction from
other activities?
• It is sometimes said that everyone has the potential to be
creative in some way. Do you agree? (Why? / Why not?)

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