Why are the people enjoying playing these games? - B2 First Speaking Part 2 Sample Answer

Why are the people enjoying playing these games? – B2 First Speaking Part 2 Sample Answer

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These are high-scoring sample answers for the following Cambridge B2 First Speaking Part 2. Read them to understand what you need to talk about and the kind of answers you need to give for a good B2 First speaking score. For advice, strategies and tips on the best ways to answer (because 1 minute is very short), this article will help.

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B2 First Speaking Part 2 Quiz: Only 1 Minute!

B2 First Speaking Part 2 Quiz

B2 First Speaking

Question

Why are the people enjoying playing these games?

Playing Football - Why Are The People Enjoying Playing These Games? - B2 First Speaking Part 2 Question
Playing Video Games - Why Are The People Enjoying Playing These Games? - B2 First Speaking Part 2 Question

Sample Answer

1 minute to compare and contrast the two pictures as well as answer the question.

The children outside appear to be having fun playing football with their friends in a garden, while the two young male video gamers are in a darkened room. I guess they are all enjoying what they are doing by their body language and their facial expressions. From their clothes, the kids could be from two families or two groups of friends, so there may be some rivalry between them, whereas the two gamers may be playing together as a team against others online. The children are doing something healthy by playing an energetic sport, while the other two have probably been sitting in the same position for hours. The long shadows make it seem as if the kids are playing early on a sunny evening, while it is impossible to tell when the gamers are playing.

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Analysis

This is my opinion of the above answer. The answer was given as in a test, with minimal preparation time.

Starting with a comparison, then moving on to a similarity is a good strategy.

The question was answered immediately and clearly, with the answer finishing with comparisons.

Good use of phrases, such as ‘it looks as if’, ‘probably’ etc to show doubt.

Good vocabulary

Lesser-Known Vocabulary

  • gamers – a person who plays video games or participates in role-playing games
  • darkened – having no light; made dark.
  • body language – the conscious and unconscious movements and postures by which attitudes and feelings are communicated
  • facial expressions – the movements and positions of facial muscles that convey an individual’s emotional state or other information to observers
  • rivalry – competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
  • shadows – a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
  • make it seem as if – (in this case) to show something is true when we don’t know if it is or not
  • impossible to tell – it is not possible to know, understand, or discern something

Let me know if you think the sample answer is useful or not in the comments below. Good luck with your C1 Advanced Speaking test!

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