CPE part 3b Speaking
Here are follow up questions for Part 3 of the CPE Speaking Test, where candidates are asked discussion questions based on the topic of the prompt cards they have talked about. They will be updated on a regular basis.
Cars and Transport
How far do you think car culture influences the way cities are designed?
Do you believe electric vehicles will fully replace petrol and diesel cars in the near future? Why or why not?
In what ways might people’s reliance on private cars affect their quality of life?
What are the main challenges governments face when trying to reduce car use in urban areas?
To what extent do you think advertising shapes people’s attitudes toward cars and driving?
How might attitudes to car ownership differ between younger and older generations?
Cars and modern society
What role do cars play in shaping people’s sense of independence or identity?
How has the widespread availability of cars changed the way communities function?
Do you think society’s dependence on cars is sustainable in the long term?
How do car-related issues reflect broader social inequalities?
In what ways might future transport developments affect traditional car ownership?
Should the right to own and use a car be considered a basic freedom in modern life?
The future of transport
How might developments in transport technology affect social interaction and human behaviour?
What are the potential risks of relying too heavily on automated or AI-controlled transport systems?
In what ways could future transport systems help reduce environmental damage?
Do you think future transport will be equally accessible to everyone, regardless of income or location?
How might changing transport habits influence where and how people choose to live?
Should governments prioritise investment in public transport over innovations like flying cars or hyperloops?
Relationships
Do you think long-term friendships are harder to maintain in today’s fast-paced world?
How have digital communication tools changed the way people form and maintain relationships?
In what ways do cultural differences influence the way people approach relationships?
How important is emotional intelligence in building strong personal or professional relationships?
Can relationships survive without regular face-to-face contact?
To what extent should people compromise in a relationship to make it work?
Study and learning
How has technology changed the way people approach learning new skills or subjects?
Do you think formal education is still the most effective way to gain knowledge today?
What role does curiosity play in successful lifelong learning?
In what ways can learning with others be more effective than studying alone?
How important is failure in the process of learning something new?
Should education systems place more emphasis on developing critical thinking rather than memorisation?