Ready for C1 p 75. Relationships. Speaking Mock Exam

 TOPIC 2: RELATIONSHIPS                                                    Preparation time: 5 minutes

 

PART 1. CONVERSATION

Talk to each other about some or all of the following. (8 minutes approx.)

1. What are the benefits of online dating? Are there any risks?

2. How have families changed in recent years? What will families be like in the future?

3. How can you build good rapport with your colleagues?

4. Can social networking sites be harmful to teenagers?  

PART 2. MONOLOGUE

Talk about at least two of the following ideas. (4 minutes approx.) The examiner may ask you further questions about the topic.

CANDIDATE A

1. How to handle difficult family members or colleagues.

2. Why do friends drift apart at times? 

3. What kind of problems can put a great strain on a relationship?

CANDIDATE B

1. How to strengthen a parent-child relationship.

2. The importance of looking after our elders. 

3. What are the characteristics of a person who seems to get along well with everyone?