SPEAKING TASK A2-B1 – FREE TIME AND DAILY ROUTINES (CAMBRIDGE STYLE)
Objective: Practice speaking in the format of the Cambridge A2 Key exam. Focus on daily routines,
giving full answers with connectors, expressing preferences, and using exam-style sentence structures.
PART 1 – INTERVIEW STYLE QUESTIONS (EXAM PRACTICE)
Instructions for the student: Answer the following questions in full sentences. Always try to include
extra information using words like because, and, but, then, after that.
Examiner's Question Model Answer with Exam Structures
What time do you usually wake up? I usually wake up at 7 o'clock because I go to work early.
In the morning, I take a shower and then I have
What do you do in the morning?
breakfast.
What do you do after school or work? After work, I go home and relax. Then, I cook dinner.
Do you like watching TV? Yes, I do. I like watching TV because it helps me relax.
What do you usually do at the On weekends, I usually meet my friends or go
weekend? shopping.
Structures to remember: - I usually… / I don’t usually… - In the morning / evening / on weekends… - I
like / I prefer… because… - Then… / After that… - I wake up at… / I go to bed at…
PART 2 – DISCUSSION TASK (CAMBRIDGE TASK)
Instructions: Talk with your partner or teacher about your daily routine and preferences. Use the
questions below and answer using full sentences. Always try to extend your answers.
Question Model Answer
I usually get up at 7 o’clock because I start work
What time do you usually get up?
early.
What do you do in the evening? I relax, watch TV and sometimes read a book.
What do you usually do on Saturdays? I usually go shopping and meet my friends.
Do you prefer watching TV or reading?
I prefer reading because it’s quiet and interesting.
Why?
What activity don’t you like doing? I don’t like cooking because it takes a lot of time.
Use these sentence frames: - I usually… / I always… / I sometimes… - I don’t like… because… - I prefer…
because… - After that, I… / Then I… / In the evening, I…
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PART 3 – QUESTION TENNIS (FLUENCY PRACTICE)
Instructions: You and your partner (or teacher) take turns asking and answering questions about daily
life. After answering, ask a new question. Try to keep the conversation going.
Examples with answers: - A: What time do you go to bed? - B: I go to bed at 10. And you, what do you
do in the evening? - A: I usually watch Netflix. Do you cook dinner? - B: Yes, I do. I cook at 7. What time
do you get up?
Extra questions to ask and answer (write your own answers): - What time do you get up? - What do
you eat for breakfast? - Do you take a shower in the morning or in the evening? - What do you do after
lunch? - Do you go out on weekends? - What time do you have dinner? - Do you like reading in the
evening? - What do you do before bed? - What do you usually do on Sunday?
Useful phrases to include in your answers: - I usually… - I don’t usually… - I prefer… because… -
Then… / After that… - In the morning / evening / afternoon…
PART 4 – MINI PRESENTATION (EXAM TASK PRACTICE)
Instructions: Prepare to speak for 30–45 seconds about your daily routine. Use at least 5 full
sentences. Use connectors, time expressions, and vocabulary about your day.
Presentation Model: First, I wake up at 7 o’clock. Then I take a shower and have breakfast. After that, I
go to work. In the afternoon, I finish work and go home. In the evening, I cook dinner and watch TV. I
go to bed at 10.
Structure to follow: - First, I… - Then… - After that… - I usually… / I sometimes… / I don’t like… - I prefer…
because…
Connectors you should use: - and, but, because, then, after that, also, so
PART 5 – USEFUL LANGUAGE BOX (FOR EXAM SUCCESS)
Function Useful Language Examples
Talking about time at 7 o’clock, in the morning, in the evening, on Sundays
Talking about habits I usually…, I sometimes…, I never…
Giving opinions I think…, In my opinion…, I prefer…
Adding reasons because…, so…, that’s why…
Connecting ideas and, but, then, after that, also
EXTRA PRACTICE TIP: Choose 3 of the questions from Part 1 or Part 2 and record yourself answering
them. Try to speak for at least 20 seconds for each question. Focus on using full sentences, connectors,
and vocabulary from the language box.
