Cambridge B2 First Speaking Test 1 Practice 2026 | NEW (With Answers)

#cambridgeenglish #cambridgetest #cambridgeb1 #cambridgespeaking 0:00 Introduction 0:13 Part 1 - Interview 0:27 Part 1 Q1 - Do you prefer cooking at home or eating out? 1:20 Part 1 Q2 - How important is it for you to eat healthy food? 2:13 Part 1 Q3 - What do you do to keep fit? 3:04 Part 1 Q4 - Is there a new activity or habit you would like to try in... 3:56 Part 2 - Long turn 4:16 Part 2 - Candidate A's photographs: People taking part in cultural events 6:35 Part 2 - Candidate A's photographs: follow-up question 7:38 Part 2 - Candidate B's photographs: People dealing with challenging weather 10:05 Part 2 - Candidate B's photographs: follow-up question 11:13 Part 3 - Collaborative task 11:26 Part 3 - Discussion (2 minutes) 16:21 Part 3 - Decision (1 minute) 18:30 Part 4 - Discussion 18:43 Part 4 Q1 - Some people say that major sporting events should spend... 20:13 Part 4 Q2 - Do you think spectators are willing to pay more for greener... 21:44 Part 4 Q3 - Should governments force organisers of big sports events to... 23:11 Part 4 Q4 - Is it more important for sports teams and athletes to win,... 24:44 Part 4 Q5 - Some people believe environmental measures at sporting... Answers: Part 1 Interview- Answer, then add a reason or example (cheaper, more energy, posture and stress).- Two or three natural sentences, not one word or a speech.- Link ideas: 'On the whole', 'Having said that', 'partly because'. Model answers (after each question) in the video at 0:27 · 1:20 · 2:13 · 3:04 Part 2 Long turn: Candidate A's photographs- Compare, don't describe: both cultural events, but a lively street festival vs a calm outdoor film.- Answer the question for each photo: closeness to the musicians; a relaxed evening with friends.- Follow-up: pick one (the street festival) and say why it is more memorable. Model answers (after each question) in the video at 4:16 · 6:35 Part 2 Long turn: Candidate B's photographs- Contrast the situations: storm clean-up (physical, possibly risky) vs office workers avoiding rain (inconvenience).- Speculate: 'might be', 'could still be some danger', 'probably'.- Follow-up: choose the volunteers and give a reason. Model answers (after each question) in the video at 7:38 · 10:05 Part 3 Collaborative task- Go through the prompts and react to your partner ('That's a good point', 'True, although...').- Give reasons and weigh drawbacks (cost, specialist staff).- Decision: agree on two - disability sport and low-cost family sessions - and say why. Model answers (after each question) in the video at 11:26 · 16:21 Part 4 Discussion- Clear opinion, then a reason and an example (renewable power, free buses).- Show both sides: 'However', 'On the other hand' - greener events vs ticket prices.- End with a balanced view: firm rules, introduced gradually; check claims are real. Model answers (after each question) in the video at 18:43 · 20:13 · 21:44 · 23:11 · 24:44