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
Question
Why might these people be cycling?
Sample Answer
1 minute to compare and contrast the two pictures as well as answer the question.
I think both these people will be cycling to get some exercise, but maybe in different ways. The young woman in the first picture looks as if she is out cycling with friends in a park, maybe she is even learning there. The man in the second picture, on the other hand looks as if he is going somewhere, maybe to his work or home. He will need to concentrate much more than the young woman in the park due to the traffic around him and so he will need to much more aware of his safety if he feels he is going to have an accident. The young woman, however, will have a much softer landing on the grass in the park if something goes wrong for her. Because of this, the man is wearing a helmet and the girl isn’t.
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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 similarity and moving on to a comparison is a good strategy.
The questions were 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.
God vocabulary
Lesser-Known Vocabulary
- concentrate – focus all one’s attention on a particular object or activity
- traffic – vehicles moving on a public highway
- accident – an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury
- softer landing – hitting the ground but with no damage
- helmet – a hard or padded protective hat
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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