B2.1 Exam practice

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🔁 Grammar Revision Carousel – 10 Sentences

  1. Me and my friends are planning a trip for next summer.
  2. This is the more interesting photo I’ve ever taken.
  3. That suitcase is their, not ours.
  4. I was living in Madrid since 2018.
  5. When I was younger, I would use to play outside every day.
  6. She was packing her bag when the phone rings.
  7. He described his childhood in a very detail way.
  8. We arrived to the airport too late to check in.
  9. There isn’t many information about the service.
  10. I took a photo of my parents which are in the living room.

✍️ Correct or Incorrect? – Genitive saxon. 

I took a photo of my parents living room.

This is my sister’s camera.

My friends car is parked outside.

I like my grandparents’ house.

That is the childs’ bedroom.

We met at my cousin’s wedding.

The photographers studio is very modern.

🗣️ MONOLOGUE 1: An important stage of my life

  1. What stage of life are you talking about and when was it?
  2. What was your life like at that time?
  3. How has this stage influenced who you are today?

🗣️ MONOLOGUE 2: A photo that is important to me

  1. What does the photo show and when was it taken?
  2. Why is this photo meaningful for you?
  3. What feelings or memories does it bring back now?

🗣️ MONOLOGUE 3: How shopping or travelling has changed

  1. How did people use to shop or travel in the past?
  2. How is it different nowadays?
  3. Which situation do you prefer and why?

🧱 GENERAL SKELETON FOR B2.1 MONOLOGUES (WITH CONNECTORS)

Paragraph 1 – Introduction

I’m going to talk about…
It happened when…

Paragraph 2 – Development

At that time / In the past…
For example / Moreover…

Paragraph 3 – Conclusion / Opinion

Nowadays…
In my opinion / Overall…


🗨️ DIALOGUE PROMPT 1: Planning a day out in a city

Situation:
You and your partner are visiting a city for the weekend and planning what to do today.

Roles:

  • Student A: You want an active day and to see famous places.
  • Student B: You prefer something relaxed and cheap.

You must use:

  • At least 2 suggestions (e.g. Why don’t we…? / How about…?)
  • At least 1 agreement (That sounds like a good idea / Yes, let’s do that)
  • At least 1 disagreement or hesitation (I’m not sure about that / I don’t really fancy…)
  • At least 1 piece of advice or recommendation (You should… / I’d recommend…)

Goal:
Agree on one plan for the day.

🗨️ DIALOGUE PROMPT 2: Choosing what to do this evening

Situation:
You are deciding what to do together this evening after a long day.

Roles:

  • Student A: You feel tired and don’t want to go out much.
  • Student B: You want to do something social or fun.

You must use:

  • At least 1 expression of preference (I’d rather… / I don’t feel like…)
  • At least 2 suggestions (Shall we…? / We could…)
  • At least 1 strong agreement or disagreement (Absolutely / I don’t agree at all)
  • At least 1 reaction (That could work / That’s a great idea / I see what you mean, but…)

Goal:
Decide together what to do in the evening.


🗨️ DIALOGUE PROMPT 3: Choosing a name for a baby

Situation:
You and your partner are expecting a baby and need to choose a name together.

Roles:

  • Student A: You prefer traditional names and names with family meaning.
  • Student B: You prefer modern or unusual names.

You must use:

  • At least 1 expression of preference
    (I prefer…, I’d rather…, I like … better)
  • At least 2 suggestions
    (What about…? / How about…? / Why don’t we…?)
  • At least 1 agreement
    (That sounds like a good idea / That could work / Absolutely)
  • At least 1 disagreement or hesitation
    (I’m not sure about that / I don’t really like… / I see what you mean, but…)

Goal:
Agree on one baby name and give a reason for your final choice..

🗨️ DIALOGUE PROMPT: Choosing photos for an exhibition

Situation:
You and your partner are organising a small photography exhibition and must choose which photos to include.

Roles:

  • Student A: You prefer portraits and close-ups with people in them.
  • Student B: You prefer landscapes and artistic photos.

You must use:

  • At least 1 expression of preference
    (I prefer…, I like … better, I’d rather…)
  • At least 2 suggestions
    (Why don’t we…? / How about…? / We could…)
  • At least 1 agreement
    (That sounds like a good idea / That could work / Absolutely)
  • At least 1 disagreement or hesitation
    (I’m not sure about that / I don’t really like… / I see what you mean, but…)
  • At least 1 recommendation or advice
    (You should… / I’d recommend… / It’s probably best to…)

Goal:
Agree on three photos to include in the exhibition and explain why.


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