Provided below are some Part 3 and 4 practice questions for B2 First (formally known as FCE).
Before answering the questions, read these important notes about B2 First.

1. In Part 3 of this exam, you’ll be given a prompt with a question and several solutions. You must discuss this with your partner during the exam, so it is important to practice talking about the prompts, but also ask your partner for their opinion. 
2. In Part 4 you must do the same, so after the examiner asks you a question, you must say your answer, but then encourage your partner to answer the question too. 
3. Be sure to listen and respond to your partner. Part of the grade for B2 First is “Interactive Communication.” If you don’t actively listen, respond, and encourage your partner, you may receive a poor mark for this criteria.

NOTE FOR TEACHERS: If you are using these prompts in class, have students ask and answer the questions in partners. Be sure to encourage them to ask questions like, “How about you?” and “What do you think?” If you are teaching this one-on-one with a student, then you should act as a partner for the student, providing your own opinions and interacting like a peer with your student.

Let’s Start!

Part 3: Studying
Discuss this question with your partner

Sample Answer:
“Well, I personally love mind maps. When I draw a mind map, I can organize my thoughts better. How do you feel about mind maps?”

Part 4: Studying
Answer the following questions with your partner

1. Is studying important for you? Why or why not?
   • Sample Answer: “It’s so important for me. Without studying I wouldn’t be able to complete my engineering degree or get a good job. Is studying important for you?”
2. Is it better to study with music or in silence? Why?
3. Do you agree that studying is easier nowadays with the invention of the internet? Why or why not?
4. Do you think children study more or less nowadays? Why?
5. When you are older, do you think you will continue to study? Why or why not?

Let’s try a different topic:

Part 3: Health

Part 4: Health

1. Do you consider yourself healthy? Why or why not?
2. Which sports are popular where you live? Why?
3. Would you want to join a new sport? Why or why not?
4. What effect do cell phones, computers, and TVs have on our health?
5. Do you think people will become more or less healthy in the future? Why?

Let’s try one more:

Part 3: Library

Part 4: Library

1. Are libraries popular in your town/city/country? Why or why not?
2. Do you think we will have more or fewer libraries in the future? Why?
3. Do you read physical books or e-books? Why?
4. What’s your favorite thing to read? Why?
5. Some people say young people are reading less nowadays. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Practice makes perfect:

Part 3: Small Town

Part 4: Small Town

1. What are some advantages of living in a small town?
2. How about the downsides?
3. What kinds of things can you do for entertainment in a small town?
4. Are small towns better for old people or young people? Why?
5. When you retire, where would you prefer to live? Why?

Don’t give up now:

Part 3: Restaurant

Part 4: Restaurant

1. Is it better to eat at home or at a restaurant? Why?
2. Is fast food popular in your country? Why or why not?
3. Would you ever become a vegetarian? Why or why not?
4. What cuisines are most popular in your town? Why?
5. Some people say healthy food is more expensive than cheap food. Is that true? Why or why not?

If you want more B2 First (FCE) practice, then check out our other questions here.