TEST 1 Paper 1: Reading (hour) PART1. You are going to read a newspaper article about an adventure centre. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A,B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. A family adventure centre 'm focused. Completely terrified, but focused. I've got a tiny area to stand on and beneath me is a 10-metre drop. To make things worse, the totem pole that I'm trying to climb onto is shaking. With one knee ent on the top of the pole and the other foot next to it, I slowly stand up with my arms ‘outstretched for balance. Once upright, my legs are still wobbling but an enormous smile has spread across my face. I shuffle my toes over the edge. And then I jump. Back on the ground, my knees ‘won't stop quaking. But for the boys at Head 4 Heights, an aerial adventure centre in Cirencester, it's all in a day’s work. Head 4 Heights, one of the tallest climbing centres in Britain, ‘opened two years ago. It’s the only UK climbing centre open to the public year-round (the only days it closes are when winds exceed 70 mph, almost enough to blow you off a totem pole and into ‘one of the lakes). The course was set up by Rod Baber, adventurer extraordinaire and holder of the world record for scaling the highest peak of every country in Europe in the shortest time. Rod’s latest plan is to stag the record for North and South America as well, but in between he starts every day with a clamber round the Cirencester course. His favourite is the ‘Trapeze’ challenge: ‘I still igets me every time. Eyes dilate, 6 FCEPRACTICE TESTS PAPER 1:READING mouth goes dry and adrenalin goes everywhere? Although the course is only roughly the size of @ tennis court, it packs a lot into a small space. ‘There are four totem poles (of varying degrees of difficulty. according to the holds attached to them), a stairway to heaven (a giant ladder with an increasing distance between the rungs), ‘two freefall platforms and a trapeze jump. Plans for a new 30-metre pole are presently under way. All can be made easier or harder, according to ability, and incorporated into different challenges, which is why the course has proved a success with families, corporate days out and the armed forces. More than half who visit return for more and the centre now averages about 1,500 visitors a month. Al ages over five are welcome, but children are the most enthusiastic and ‘far easier to teach than the bankers? says Rod. Parents are usually more reluctant to join in, ‘We hear all sorts of excuses; says Rod. ‘Everything from bad knees to "I haven't trimmed my toenails”’ The oldest customer was 78-year-old who arrived with his son and grandson. When the younger two decided to give it fa miss, the grandfather set off to show them how it was done. For the most part, though, people start off nervous and only sain confidence as they progress. ‘Everything is kept very positive. We always tell people to look up not down and to take their time? says Rod. “We want to push people outside their comfort zone and into the adventure zone, but we don't ‘want people to be pushed into the panic zone, which can be mentally damaging? Also reassuring is the 100 per cent safety record. The course was designed and built by Nick Moriarty, an expert in his field who has constructed 450 courses in 16 countries and trained 2,700 instructors. Key to the design is the safety-rope system, which ensures that if you do lose your balance or ‘sri, your full-body harness will {guarantee that you float, not fall, back to earth. ‘What isn't guaranteed, though, family harmony. ‘The Leap of Love™ {s usually lefts the final challenge and involves two (similarly sized) people squeezing themselves onto “bird table’ at the top ofa totem pole, before jumping in tandem to grab a trapeze. Not everything always goes according to plan, Aside From not arguing, both people need to be careful not t0 Lnbalance each other and must jump at exactly the same time. "We ido have some people who have refused to speak to each other afterwards; says Rod, ‘but if you can both make it together, i's such abuzz!One problem the writer describes in the first paragraph is that A she keeps falling off the totem pole. B shes trying to stand on top of a moving object. she cannot get her arms into the right position. D_sheis too nervous to complete the climb. What do we learn about Head 4 Heights in the second paragraph? AA Itremains open even in quite windy conditions. B_ Rod Baber got the idea for it while climbing mountains. C Itdid not initially stay open throughout the year. D itis aimed at people who don't have the chance to climb mountains. What does Rod Baber say about the Trapeze’ challenge? ‘A He does it more often than anything else on the course. B_ He always fails to complete it C_ He continues to find it dificult. D_ He takes a long time to recover after doing it. The writer says that the main reason for the course's popularity is that A. the challenges it offers cannot be found anywhere else. B_ new challenges are constantly being added. C it can be completed in a fairly short time. D itcan be adapted for different people. The people who ‘decided to give it a miss’ (column 2) are examples of people who A. find it difficult to do the course. Bare unwilling to do the course. Care easily taught how to do the course. D give up while they are doing course. Rod says that the intention of the course is that people taking part ‘A. learn how to deal with extreme fear. B_ progress as quickly as possible. C. take risks they might not initially want to take. D_ increase in confidence after repeated visit. ‘The writer uses the phrase ‘Also reassuring’ (column 3) to emphasize ‘A. that people benefit from doing the course. B_ how carefully the course has been constructed C that people should not be afraid to do the course. Dhow enthusiastic Rod is about the course. What is said about ‘The Leap of Love? ‘A. Most people fail to do it successfully. B It can cause people to fall out with each other. C tis the hardest challenge on the course. D_ Some people don't try hard enough to do it. FCE PRACTICE TESTS. PAPER 1: READING TISaLPART 2 You are going to read an article about jobs that involve international travel. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (9-15). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. TESTI WANT TO JOIN THE JET SET? You could be jetting off to exotic locations, staying in five-star hotels, eating in top-class restaurants, and it’s all paid for by your employer. Who wouldn't want a job that involves foreign travel? 9__ The number of jobs requiring international travel is growing significantly. And citing business travel experience on your CV can bring enormous professional benefits. But it’s not always as exciting as it sounds, There is a big difference between travelling to Milan as a tourist and travelling there to spend a day in the type of hotel meeting room that can, be found anywhere in Europe. It can be very exciting, but you need {o keep your feet firmly on the ground. 10 ___ Flights can be delayed, things can go wrong and it’s easy to get exhausted. Many jobs mean travelling alone, so you can be lonely. Simply targeting any job that involves foreign travel is not the way to start. 11_ It’s as illogical as saying you want a job that involves wearing smart clothes. Instead, you should consider all the usual factors, such as qualifications and experience, and only then choose a sector or company that offers opportunities for international travel. The travel and hotel trades are obvious areas, but the commercial sector also offers good prospects for travel. In the retail sector, buyers often travel, especially if they work in fresh produce, where they have to check the suitability of crops. 12 Jobs in the engineering and environment sector can involve travel, t00. Almost any career can mean international travel, if you choose the right company and role. The number of jobs involving travel, especially at middle-management level, is growing. So what will help you secure a role with an @ FCEPRACTICETESTS PAPER: fi international flavour? 13___ A second language is a good indication of how well someone will adapt, You need to show you are flexible and willing to learn. If your company has a sister ‘company in the Czech Republic, for instance, learning some Czech will boost your chances. Find out what the company offers as a support package. Many now guarantee that you can return home at the weekends, or they will limit the ‘amount that people travel each year. 14______ One company asked graduates fresh out of university to move to another country over a weekend, alone, and to find their own accommodation. And it’s as well to remember that international travel can be stressful. People can get burned out by international business travel. You need to be in control of your schedule, rather than leaving it to the company. You must ensure you get time to rest and talk to your employer all the time about how you are coping. Don’t wait for formal appraisals or until they ask for your views. 15 Most sensible companies ask people to commit to two to three years. This increases the likelihood of success, And most people who travel on business, remember it fondly.On the other hand, it does bring personal benefits, and it also has a dramatic effect on promotion prospects ‘Making travel your first requirement is not the way to choose a career. And reé you might not want to travel for ever. Employers look for candidates with an international outlook, And there are plenty of opportunities. But not all employers are like this. ‘Speak to seasoned international business travellers to get an idea of what you will face. Employment in communications, banking and finance, and property management is also worth looking at. FCE PRACTICE TESTS. PAPER 1: READ!TESTI PART 3 You are going to read a magazine article about various authors. For questions 16~30, choose from the authors (A-D). The authors may be chosen more than once. ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Which author feels that she is not completely in control when she is writing? took action in response to someone's negative view of her chances of getting her work accepted? thinks that her current working arrangement may not be permanent? decides when information given in her books does not have to be true? did something dishonest while trying to get her work accepted? is unwilling to do a great deal of background work for her books? was offered her first contract as a result of an earlier success? makes sure that her books contain strange elements? got great pleasure from carrying out a certain process repeatedly? draws attention to the likelihood of a new author getting their work accepted? wants people to be cheered up by her books? feels that its an advantage that people give her their sincere views on her work? recommends analysing various aspects of other authors’ books? leaves sentences incomplete while she is writing? felt that her job was taking up too much of her attention? 10. FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 1: READING HEEB HEReee HeeThe best-sellers book club Fancy being an author? We asked some of Britain's favourite best-selling writers to share the secrets of their success. ‘A JOANNE HARRIS Her novels have attracted millions of fans worldwide. MY BiG BREAK Iwasa full-time teacher and made time to write my first novel before and after school. It took two years. Then I spent a fortune ‘on posting manuscripts to agents. I found one, but he got discouraged when my manuscripts were rejected, 0 I sacked him and wrote my next novel, which my next agent loved. He ‘got me a deal for both novels. HOW /WORK [travel a lot, on promotional work, but when I'm at home I work in my library, looking out onto the garden. I don't want to do lots of research, so I stick to subjects I know about. MY BEST ADVICE 100,000 titles are published in the UK ‘every year. For each, 100 are rejected. If, knowing this, you still want to write and you love it, you're on the right track THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS 1 don't believe in @ magic ‘wand. You need ability, luck and hard work B LAUREN CHILD She writes and illustrates children's books for two to 10-year-olds (MYBIG BREAK Aer school, I did an art course. Then I did all sorts of jobs - making lampshades, working as an assistant to artist Damien Hirst ({ painted a lot of| the spots on his paintings). I wrote my first book in the hope it would become an animation. I found an agent, but didn't get a deal for five years. I didn’t lose heart, as so many people were positive about it. Eventually I got a deal and was asked to do a second book. HOW / WORK In the eatly days I used to work while I answered the phones at a graphic design agency. Some illustrations take hours, and I prefer having other people around. Now, I've just bought a new house and have a studio, but I'm not sure how long I'l be able to stand working by myself. MY BEST ADVICE Read as much as you can before you even think of writing. And you can’t please everyone ~ above all, your work must interest you. THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS \ keep stories simple, but always add a quirky touch - children really like the ‘more bizarre moments in life, I also have a very honest audience who tell me what they think. © FREYA NORTH She writes lively, fast-paced fiction. MY B/G BREAK Iwas doing a PhD in Art History and. bought a computer. The sheer joy of typing then deleting stuff was compulsive and I started to write fiction that I actually wanted to read. After four years of rejections, I presumed I was doing something wrong. Then I worked for a publishing company and realized I needed an agent. I sent my manuscript with fake reviews I'd made up myself to lots of agents. One took me on and got me a three-book deal HOW I WORK. Lused to work at our kitchen table, but now I go to the library. Touch-typing was the best thing Lever learnt. I never interrupt the flow and just throw in asterisks iI can’t think of an adjective. I's as ifthe story and the characters have taken me over and I have to struggle to keep up! MY BEST ADVICE Let your character dictate the story. It could be the most intricate plot in the world, but if the characters aren't ‘real’, no one will care. THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS Lwrite simply and keep chapters short so my readers can enjoy them on journeys, home at the end of a bad day. I want them to giggle. D MANDA SCOTT She has written a cult series of historical novels. (MY BG BREAK Iwas a veterinary anaesthetist. On ‘my 30th birthday, I was climbing a mountain and I was happy, but all I could think about was work on ‘Monday. I decided to follow my heart and make a living from writing. Iwas among the finalists in a writing competition and from that got a deal for my first book. HOW | WORK Ihave a routine: in the morning, edit everything from the previous day, then I walk my dogs and write in the afternoon. MY BEST ADVICE Read bad books and work out what makes them bad. Read the books you love and work out ‘why you love them. Write what you will really, really want to read, Always. THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS I'm good at judging what needs to be factual and what I can make up. FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 1: READINGTESTI Ng (Lhour 20 minutes) You must answer this question. Write your answer in 120-150 words in an appropriate style. 1. You are going to visit Britain for three weeks in the near future. You have received an email from a British friend, Olivia, about some relatives of hers who you can visit during your stay. Read Olivia's email and the notes you have made. Then write a letter to Oliva’ relatives, using all your notes. | email page 1 of 1 From: Olivia Wood Sent 21st June Subject: Your visit I've just had an idea about your trip here next month. While you're here, you could visit ‘some relatives of mine who live in the Midlands. I've spoken to them and they'd be leased to put you up for a few days.— . “eee Mery nice of them | think you should write to them (name and address below), tell them a little bit yy about yourself and what you're doing, and fix up the details of your stay with them. brief description There are plenty of interesting things to see and do they'll be able to give you some suggestions. the are&where they live. I'm sure Their details: Mr and Mrs Hampson suggest dates 15, Arnold Avenue Ay . what do the) | Warwick WK9 6RT recommend? Let me know what happens, Olivia Write your letter. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation ina style appropriate for the situation. 12 FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 2: WRITINGPART 2 Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style. 2. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your opinion on the following statement. Computer games are very bad for people and they cause a lot of problems, Write your essay. 3. You have seen this announcement in an international magazine. PERFORMING IN PUBLIC ‘Tell us about your experience of performing or speaking in public. What did you do and where? How did it go? Was it a success or a disaster? And how did you feel? ‘We'll publish the best articles in a special section next month, Write your article. 4. You recently saw this notice in an English-language magazine. WHAT DON'T YOU LIKE ONTV? Is there a programme on TV that you really dislike? We're looking for reviews of programmes you really can't stand. Tell us what you don't like about the programme and we'll publish the angriest reviews! Write your review. 5 Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of the set books. Either 5(a) Write an essay describing one of the most important events in the book and saying why itis important. or 5(b) Write a blurb for the back cover of the book, giving a very brief summary of what itis about and explaining why readers will enjoy it FCEPRACTICE TESTS PAPER 2 WAITING 13TESTI Paper 3: Use of English (45 minutes) PART For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A,B, C or D) best fits ‘each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Example: © A seriously Bextremely _C absolutely —_—D intensely Multitasking children The trend for children to multitask by juggling all sorts of electronic gadgets at the same time is 0 damaging their levels of concentration, scientists have warned. 1_____use of the Internet, iPods, behind that finding, Scientists have 3 parents that itis impossible to concentrate on more than one thing atthe same time. They found that children 4 homework while sending messages via the Internet can 5___ up spending 50% longer than if they had done each task 6 David E Meyer, Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Michigan. said that true multitasking mobile phones and DVDs 2. the belief of many is7 possible for simple activities such as ironing and listening to the radio, He 8 __— ‘experiments demonstrating that young adults who had to 9. ____ from one maths problem to another wasted significant amounts of time. Meyer said: For situations 10 ___more complex tasks, especially those requiring language, the total time taken to get all the tasks done will increase 11 Over long periods this kind of multitasking can stress you out and 12___ to mental and physical exhaustion” 1A Rod B Heightening Ascending —D Leaping 2 A stands B rests C lies D sits 3. A assured B guaranteed —€ authorized confirmed 4 Aengaging —«B tackling € attending D undergoing 5 Aturn B come C use D end 6 A separately —_B distinctly € apart D aside 7 A merely B purely € only D simply 8 A set B put € took Dran 9 A alter B switch € interrupt D exchange 10 A consisting B containing involving D meaning 11 A largely B greatly C widely D highly 12 A result B proceed C lead D bring 14 FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 3: USE OF ENGLISHPART 2 For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers iN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. The London Marathon The London Marathon race is a long-running story. 0 was first held in 1981, 13____ when more than half a million marathon runners of various shapes, sizes and abilities have completed the challenge of running the full 42 km of the course. ‘The London Marathon was the brainchild of Chris Brasher, The former Olympic champion brought the idea home to London 14____ completing the New York Marathon in 1979. ‘Could London stage 15____an event?" wondered Brasher, answering his 16 _ question by organizing the first London Marathon on March 29 1981, 17 6,255 runners completed the course. ‘The event has captured the public imagination and there are always 18 many people wanting to take part. Last year 19, amazing 98,500 people applied to run in it, although only 46,500 20___ be accepted. For most of 21 thousands who do take part, the day is about fun, achieveinent and raising money for charity ~ wit varying degrees of pain! It is the immense community spirit that 22___ the race so special. Clubs, community groups and schools assist and entertain along the route as the runners ~ many of 23____in fancy dress - run through the streets raising money for charitable causes, The streets of London are turned 24__ the longest street party in the world as ‘crowds line the course to cheer the runners and enjoy the spectacle. FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 3: USE OF ENGLISHTESTA PART 3 For questions 25~34, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: o| [NIA TI I{O|NJ ALL MOBILE LIBRARY'S A WINNER The city’s new mobile library has won an award at a 0__meeting of mobile library providers, The award is for the 25___design of this new vehicle. ‘The stunning external design, which features photographs of people using libraries, uses the catchphrase "The Book Stops Here’ and co-ordinates with the attractive 26 ___ leaflets, postcards and posters which give details about the library routes and stops. The new library went into 27_______in April and has been very well received by the public. Both visits and loans of books have increased 28 __ since the new vehicle began operating. Comments have included" 's such a friendly-looking library’, 'I couldn't wait to look inside!’ and "Thanks for all the 29__new books. ‘The mobile library is an air-conditioned, state-of-the-art vehicle, which is ___.. The air fully networked for using information technology if 30 — for easy access and ensures suspension allows the vehicle to be 31 32 __when parked. The internal layout was designed with major input from the library staff, who insisted that the décor was bright and 33____. The library carries up to 3,000 books, CDs and DVDs for all ages and 34___ and much of the stock is brand new. 16 FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 3: USE OF ENGLISH NATION STAND PUBLIC SERVE CONSIDER WONDER REQUIRE Low STABLE coLouR INTERESTEDPART 4 For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has @ similar meaning to the {first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between ‘two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 Making new friends was easy for her. DIFFICULT She didn't new friends. The gap can be filled with the words ‘find it difficult to make’, so you write: 0] [Flt {Njo] [eft] jolrfelrjifcfule|r] [rjo] [Mjalkje Write the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 35 Despite winning the race, he wasn't very pleased. EVEN He wasn't very pleased, the race. 36 It’s a fairly long time since | last watched this programme. Quite haven't watched this programme _ time. 37 Were you able to complete all your work yesterday? cer Did you manage ____all your work yesterday? 38 His frst novel was better than this one. Goon This novel is not one he wrote. 39 I'm sorry, could you wait for a moment, please? MIND Imsorry, for a moment, please? 40 We're so late now that we definitely won't get to the party on time. CHANCE We're so late that we have__________ tothe party on time. 41 The food she eats affects her health badly. EFFECT The food she eats her health, 42 The only thing I did at the weekend was housework, ‘APART dia housework at the weekend. FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 3: USE OF ENGLISHTEST1 Paper 4: Listening (40 minutes) PART 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, (A, B or C). 1. You hear someone talking about football referees. What s the speaker's attitude towards referees? [A They make too many mistakes. B_ They deserve sympathy. (H Some are better than others. 2. You hear a famous chef talking about his week. What does he say about what happened during the week? AA He had a problem that was not his fou He didnt want to appear on so many programmes. ca He had his first experience of lv TV. 3. You hear someone talking about her career in dancing. What does she emphasize? AA the contribution made by her parents '8-how much hard work she did CH Cher desire to be @ dancer 4 You hear someone talking on the phone at work Who is she talking to? A acolleague B_ her boss | © adlient 18 FCEPRACTICE TESTS PAPER 4: LISTENINGYou hear a radio presenter talking about a book. What feeling does the presenter express about the book? A doubt that it does exactly what it says it does 8 amazement at how up to date its information is curiosity about how it was written You hear part of an interview with a famous comedian. What does he say about his school days? A. The teachers never criticized him, 8 He was only good at one subject. Other people found him amusing You hear someone talking about a person he knows. Whats tne speaker doing? A complaining B apologizing C arguing You hear a tour guide talking to a group of visitors toa museum, What does he tell them about the museum? A. Its easy to get lost init. B Big groups aren't allowed in some parts of it. It’s better only to visit a small part of it. FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 4: LISTENING 19TESTI PART 2 You will hear someone talking about the sport of elephant polo. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. ELEPHANT POLO Elephants are | ae Ey animats and so they enjoy elephant polo tournaments. The [ BD of ago: Aplayer and an elephant OO EB both sit on each elephant. It is against the rules forthe elephants to use their trunks to [Ff] in elephant polo is the same as in football, the bal Atotal of [EE elephants are required for a game to take place. The participants are in action for a total of | _ FZ during each game The stick used in the gameis both [and Fi. The elephants sometimes want to [Fin front of a goat An elephant witha bad TE wil be taken outora game African elephants are not used because SSSSC«&mY tus problem. 20 FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 4: LISTENINGPART 3 You will hear five different people talking about cities they have visited. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) the opinion each person gives about the city. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. A. ttwas exactly as | had imagined. Speaker1 | FX) B It is notas good as it used to be. Speaker2 (EX) Its hard to find your way around it. Speoker3 (EN D Itis overrated Speaker 4 [ FA E Itcan get too crowded, speakers [EB] F Itwas even better than | expected. FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER LISTENING 21TESTI PARTS You will hear an interview with someone who is involved in the music business. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, 8 or C) 24 What does James say about the radio station he started? AA Its name was very appropriate B_lwas more popular than he had expected. i] ttwas not very expensive to run. 25 What does james say bout people’ attitudes towards his age? AA They were nicer to him when he was 12 than when he was 16. Z A Trey Were more jealous of him when he was 12 than when he was 16, ca Fhe Sipected more of him when he was 16 than when he was 12. 26 James says that his career in music has included ‘A taking over a local radio station - 8 making advertisements Ce setting up new festivals 27 What do we learn about advertising on James TV channel? A Thereisnit any of it Btalways includes music B Cit doesnt interrupt the programmes. 28 What does james say about the people interviewed on the channel? JA They have to say something interesting B They enjoy being interviewed. o They often say unexpected things. 29 What does james say about his ideas? ‘A. Some of them are nat very realistic Be expects to have good ones al the time. oH He makes sure that he doesnt forget them. 30 James's advice to listeners who might want to go into business's to 'A. forget about past problems. B learn from past mistakes. take big risks. 22 FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 4: LISTENING ——— OO — i“.Paper 5: Speaking (14 minutes) PART 1 (3 minutes) | Where youve = Where do you live? = How long have you been living there? = What kind of building do you lve in? =| Who lives with you? ‘= What do you like / dislike about the town / village / district where you live? Travel = Have you been to many other countries? ... (Which ones?) = Would you like to travel more? .. (Where?) = What's the best country / city / region that you've visited? .. (Why?) = Which country / city / region would you most lke to visit? .. (Why?) = Describe a journey that you often make. FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 5: SPEAKINGTESTI PART 2 (4 minutes) 1 Outdoor activities 2. People’s rooms Candidate A Candidate B Candidate 8 Candidate A 24 FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 5: SPEAKING Look at the two photographs 1A and 18 on page 121. They show people doing outdoor activities. ‘Compare the photographs and say what the people are trying to do. Candidate A talks on his / her own for about 1 minute. Which of the activities would you prefer to do, and why? Candidate 8 talks on his / her own for about 20 seconds. Look at the two photographs 2A and 2B on page 121. They show people's rooms. Compare the photographs and say whose rooms they might be. Candidate B talks on his / her own for about 1 minute. Which of the rooms is most similar to yours, and in what ways? Candidate A talks on his / her own for about 20 seconds.PARTS 3 AND 4 (7 minutes) Exhibitions for a museum PART 3 Imagine that a local museum is trying to increase visitor numbers. Look at the ideas on page 122 for special exhibitions that are being considered by the museum. First, talk to each other about how good each of the ideas is. Then decide which two ‘would attract the most visitors to the museum. Candidates A and B discuss this together for about 3 minutes. PART 4 Do you like going to museums or art galleries? .. (Why / Why not?) Which of the subjects interests you the most and which interests you the least? (why?) = What are the most well-known museums or art galleries inthe place you come from? What do they have in them? What kind of things do museums offer to attract young people? What is the most interesting museum or art gallery that you've been to? ... (Why?) Which museum or art gallery would you most like to visit? Where is it? What does it have in it? What would you lke to see there? (Why?) | = Some people think that museums and art galleries are boring, Do you agree? FCE PRACTICE TESTS PAPER 5: SPEAKING 25Paper 5: What are the people trying to do? 1S FCE PRACTICE TESTSHow popular would these suggestions for new exhibitions be? Which two would attract the most visitors? FCE PRACTICE TESTS