B2 First (FCE) Speaking Questions About The Planet [Part 4]

Practice for part 4 of the speaking paper with these questions all about the Earth. In part 4 of the speaking paper the examiner will ask the candidates questions that are related to the topic of part 3. Candidates should expect to answer questions themselves, discuss with their partner and also comment on what the answers of their partner.

Useful Vocabulary

Beneficial

“Beneficial” is a B2 level adjective that means to be helpful or useful. Being able to use it easily in…read more

Environmentally friendly

“Environmentally friendly” is a B2 level adjective used to describe something that is not harmful to the environment. The topic…read more

Essential

“Essential” is an adjective that is used to talk about something that is necessary. This adjective could come up in…read more

Definitely

“Definitely” is a B1 level adverb that students should be very comfortable using in all parts of the exam as…read more

Personally

‘Personally’ is a an adverb used to emphasise that you are giving your own opinion on a subject and not…read more

Litter

“Litter” is a noun that refers to pieces of paper or other small bits of waste that are left in…read more

In the long run

“In the long run” is another B2 level phrase candidates can use in their exam. It means over a period…read more

Pollute

“Pollute” is a B2 level verb that is used to talk about the action of putting something into the environment…read more

Recycle

Recycle is a great verb to know when talking about environmental issues in your B2 First exam, and it is…read more

Reduce

“Reduce” is a common verb that all candidates should easily be able to use and understand in the B2 First…read more

Restrict

“Restrict” is a C1 level verb that candidates can use in their B2 First exam. It means to limit something…read more

Useful Grammar

Not only…but also

“Not only….but also” requires candidates to use the inverted form of the present tense. It is used to talk about…read more

I would say

“I would say” can be used instead of saying “I think” when giving your opinion on something. This is particularly…read more

Practice Questions

Your answer should be around 20 seconds long, and will usually consist of three or four sentences. You will see a timer when answering the question so you know how long you have been speaking for.

What are the effects of tourism on the environment?

How important do you think it is to recycle household rubbish?

Why do you think some people are so interested in natural disasters in other countries?

What can the government do to help reduce pollution?

Do you think the government should do more to protect the countryside?

How important do you think it is to pick up litter?

Do you think the government should do more to encourage people to recycle?

Do you think that wildlife documentaries make people care more about the environment?

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