CAMBRIDGE B2
FIRST SPEAKING
EXAM: PART 3
COLL ABORATIVE
TASK
S T R AT E G I E S , E X A M P L E S , A N D P R A C T I C E
ACTIVITIES
OVERVIEW OF PART 3
• - Time: 2 minutes discussion + 1 minute decision
• - Task: Discuss 5–6 written options on a given topic
• - Examiners look for: interaction, vocabulary, grammar,
fluency, and ability to agree/disagree
• - Goal: have a conversation, not just give mini-speeches
TASK EXAMPLE
• Here are some ways of keeping healthy. Talk together about
how useful each one is, and then decide which is the best
way.
• - Doing exercise
• - Eating fruit and vegetables
• - Sleeping well
• - Avoiding stress
• - Drinking water
• - Limiting screen time
HOW TO APPROACH
PART 3
• 1. Start with one option: 'Let’s talk about…'
• 2. Compare options: 'This might be more useful than…'
• 3. Give your opinion: 'I think… because…'
• 4. Ask your partner: 'What do you think?'
• 5. Agree/disagree politely: 'That’s true, but…'
• 6. Reach a decision: 'Shall we agree that… is the best?'
USEFUL PHRASES
• - Starting: 'Shall we start with…?', 'How about
discussing…?'
• - Agreeing: 'I completely agree.', 'That’s a good point.'
• - Disagreeing: 'I’m not sure I agree.', 'That may be true,
but…'
• - Asking opinion: 'What do you think about…?'
• - Deciding: 'So, shall we choose…?', 'Do we both agree
on…?'
MODEL DIALOGUE
• A: Shall we start with doing exercise? I think it’s very
effective.
• B: Yes, I agree. Exercise helps people stay fit. But I think
sleeping well is equally important.
• A: That’s true, but maybe not everyone manages to
sleep enough. Exercise can be planned.
• B: Good point. So shall we say exercise is the best
option?
• A: Yes, I think we both agree.
ACTIVITY 1: GAP-FILL
DIALOGUE
• Complete the missing phrases:
• A: ______ we start with reading books? It’s really useful.
• B: Yes, I agree. ______, I think speaking with friends is
more practical.
• A: ______ I’m not sure. Reading gives you a lot of
vocabulary.
• B: Good point. ______ we choose speaking with friends?
• A: Yes, I think we both agree.
ACTIVITY 2: MATCH &
PRACTICE
• Match the expressions to the functions:
• a) 'That’s a good point.'
• b) 'I’m not sure I agree.'
• c) 'How about discussing…?'
• d) 'So, shall we decide on…?'
• Functions:
• 1. Starting
• 2. Agreeing
• 3. Disagreeing
• 4. Deciding
ACTIVITY 3: MISTAKE
CORRECTION
• Correct the mistakes:
• 1. 'I think is more better to do exercise.'
• 2. 'What do you thinking about eating fruit?'
• 3. 'Yes, I am agree with you.'
• 4. 'Let’s we choose sleeping well.'
• 5. 'That’s true, but I not sure.'
ACTIVITY 4:
PRACTICE PROMPTS
• Work in pairs. Discuss and decide:
• 1. Best ways to learn English
• - Reading books, Watching films, Speaking with friends, Taking classes,
Using apps
• 2. Best leisure activities
• - Playing sports, Watching TV, Going out with friends, Travelling, Playing
video games
• 3. Best uses of technology
• - Studying, Working, Shopping, Communicating, Entertainment
ACTIVITY 5:
DECISION TASK
• In pairs:
• - Discuss the options for 2 minutes
• - Decide which one is the best in 1 minute
• Prompt: 'Here are some ways to help the environment. Talk about how useful they
are and decide which is the most effective.'
• Options:
• - Recycling
• - Using public transport
• - Reducing plastic
• - Planting trees
• - Saving energy
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
• - Don’t dominate – share the conversation
• - Ask your partner questions
• - Use linking words and polite phrases
• - Don’t worry about mistakes – focus on fluency
• - Always reach a decision
FINAL SIMULATION
• Work in groups of three:
• - Candidate A & B: Discuss options for 2 minutes, then
decide
• - Candidate C: Acts as examiner and times the task
• - Rotate roles so everyone practices
• Remember: keep talking, interact, and reach a decision!