fce speaking practice homes houses

FCE-style Speaking
All Parts
Complete First Certificate Unit 14
‘House Space’

By Margaret Ellis


Speaking Part 1


Describe your home?
What do you most enjoy when you’re at home?
Would you like to work from home?


Speaking Part 2


Candidate A
Your photographs show different types of property? Which of
these would you prefer to live in. Why?


Compare and contrast
these photographs

Why might people choose to live in
each of these types of home?

Candidate B

Do you prefer living in quiet or busy neighbourhoods?


Candidate B
Look at these photos. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of these types of home?


Compare and contrast these
photographs

What are the advantages and
disadvantages of these types of home?


Candidate A

What other things would you consider when choosing
somewhere to live?


Part 3


I’d like you to talk together about something for three
minutes
I’m just going to listen

You have decided to rent a place together.

Discuss which of these things are important when choosing somewhere to live and
which are not so important.
Then choose the two most important things.


A quiet neighbourhood

A good view

Local shops

A garden

Good public transport

Local park and sports facilities

Space for parking


Part 4
Do you think that old buildings are more beautiful than new ones? Why or why not?
What things in your home couldn't you live without?
Why do some people become homeless.


Thank you. That’s the end of the test.

This is my home. It looks cosy, doesn’t it?