Cambridge B2 First: Speaking - Speaking First - 10 practice tests

Sep 30, 2026

Ten exam-styled practice tests for the Cambridge B2 First Speaking paper, replicating the official FCE Speaking structure, wording, and timing across Parts 1–4. Each test includes speaking tasks, model answers and examiner comments, plus ready-to-use speaking mark sheets. A detailed explanation of the B2 First Speaking format supports both learners preparing to sit the exam and teachers planning exam preparation lessons.

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Speaking First

Ten practice tests for the Cambridge B2 First

Parts 1–4

| Speaking First: Ten practice tests for the Cambridge B2 First
Cambridge B2 First | Parts 1–4
10 exam-styled practice tests Model answers included ISBN: 9781916129702
Publication: 2019 | | | --- | --- | These sample tests have been written to closely replicate the Cambridge FCE Speaking exam experience and so each Speaking test follows the same structure and wording as official B2 First Speaking papers. Because of this, candidates will become familiar with the topics, the structure, the timing and the level by the time they sit their B2 First exam. In addition to the 10 complete practice tests for B2 First Speaking, this book also contains B2 Speaking model answers with examiner comments and ready-to-use speaking mark sheets. This resouce also includes an in-depth description of the B2 First Speaking paper, and so provides a large bank of high-quality practice material both for students wishing to take the Cambridge B2 First and for teachers preparing students for the exam. About the author Luis Porras Wadley is the owner and director of KSE Academy, an English academy and official Cambridge English Exam Preparation Centre based in Granada. As an English teacher, Luis has been preparing Cambridge candidates successfully for over 10 years. He is an author, EFL blogger, freelance writer and translator. Cambridge B2 First: Speaking Candidates’background Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is and this is my colleague And your names are? Can I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you. • Where are you from,(Candidate A)? • And you,(Candidate B)? First, we’d like to know something about you. Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate. Holidays and travelling • When was the last time that you went on holiday?……(What did you do?) • When you’re on holiday, how do you like to travel?……(Why?) • How often do you travel abroad?……(Would you like to travel more?)……(Why?) • Is there a country that you would really like to visit in the future?……(Why? / Why not?) Free time • How do you like to spend your free time?……(Why?) • How much free time do you have?……(Do you think it’s enough?) • Do you prefer to spend your free time alone or with friends?……(Why?) • Is there a new leisure-time activity you’d like to try?……(Which one?)……(Why?) Television • Do you enjoy watching TV?……(Why? / Why not?) • Do you think people spend too much time watching TV nowadays?……(Why? / Why not?) • Have you ever appeared on TV? (Tell us about it.) • Is there a programme you particularly enjoy watching?……(Tell us about it.) Cambridge B2 First: Speaking 1 Spending time together Test 1 – Part 2 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) 2 Eating out Interlocutor Candidate A Interlocutor Candidate B Interlocutor Candidate B Interlocutor Candidate A Interlocutor In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s photographs. (Candidate A) , it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people spending time together. Place Part 2 Task 1, in front of Candidate A. I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what you think the people are enjoying about spending time together. All right? 1 minute Thank you. (Candidate B) , do you often spend time with your family?……(Why? / Why not?) Approximately 30 seconds Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Part 2 Task 1. Now,(Candidate B) , here are your photographs. They show people having lunch indifferent places. Place Part 2 Task 2, in front of Candidate B. I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why you think the people have chosen to eat in these places. All right? 1 minute Thank you. (Candidate A) , where do you usually eat with your friends?……(Why?) Approximately 30 seco

FAQs

What do these practice tests cover in the Cambridge B2 First Speaking exam?

They provide ten exam-styled practice tests following the same structure and wording as the official B2 First Speaking papers, covering the speaking tasks across Parts 1–4.

What additional materials are included besides the practice tests?

The book includes B2 Speaking model answers with examiner comments and ready-to-use speaking mark sheets.

How does the book help candidates and teachers prepare?

It familiarizes candidates with topics, structure, timing and level, and gives teachers a bank of high-quality practice material for exam preparation.

Sep 30, 2026

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