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✅ 20 Common Questions for Cambridge PET (B1)

Part 1 – Personal Information

  1. What do you like to do in your free time?
  2. Tell me about your family.
  3. What do you usually do at weekends?
  4. Do you prefer studying alone or with friends? Why?
  5. What kind of music do you enjoy?
  6. What sports do you like playing or watching?
  7. What’s your favourite place in your town?
  8. Do you enjoy travelling? Why or why not?
  9. What subjects do you like at school?
  10. What do you normally eat for breakfast?

Part 2 – Describing a Picture / Photo

  1. Describe what you can see in this picture.
  2. Where do you think the people are? Why?
  3. What are the people doing?
  4. How do you think the people feel?
  5. Would you like to be in this situation? Why or why not?

Part 3 – Discussion with a Partner

  1. Which of these activities would be most enjoyable for a school trip?
  2. What is the best way to stay healthy?
  3. What things are important when choosing a holiday?
  4. What are the advantages of learning English?
  5. What can young people do to help the environment?

✅ 20 Common Questions for Cambridge FCE (B2)

Part 1 – Personal and General Topics

  1. Do you think learning foreign languages is important? Why?
  2. How has technology changed the way we study or work?
  3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?
  4. Do you prefer travelling alone or with others? Why?
  5. What qualities make a good friend?
  6. What do you think is the biggest challenge for young people today?
  7. How do you usually deal with stress?

Part 2 – Comparing Two Photos

  1. What are the main similarities between these two photos?
  2. What are the differences between the two situations?
  3. Which situation do you think is more enjoyable? Why?
  4. Which of these activities do you prefer? Explain.

Part 3 – Collaborative Task

  1. Which of these ideas would be the best way to improve your school?
  2. What things are important when choosing a job?
  3. What can people do to live a healthier lifestyle?
  4. Which of these activities is most useful for learning English?
  5. What is the best way for cities to reduce traffic problems?
  6. How can people reduce pollution in their daily lives?

Part 4 – Opinion Discussion

  1. Do you agree that social media has more disadvantages than advantages?
  2. Should schools teach financial skills such as budgeting? Why or why not?
  3. Do you think people today read fewer books than in the past? Why?