Cambridge B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 3: Choosing a Leaving Present for a Teacher

Now, in this part, you're going to talk together.

Your English teacher is leaving the school,

and your class wants to buy her a present.

Talk about these ideas and decide which one is best.

Okay? You have about two minutes. Please start now.

Shall I start? What do you think about flowers?

Hmm, flowers are nice, but they don't last very long.

That's true. They'd be dead in a week!

What about a book? She loves reading, doesn't she?

Oh, she does! But what if she's already read it?

Wait, I've got it! A photo album of our class!

Wow, that's a lovely idea!

Everyone could write a message next to their photo.

Exactly. It would help her remember us.

Well... it might take a long time to make, though.

Then what about cinema tickets? That's quick and easy.

Hmm, I'm not sure. It's not very personal, is it?

No, you're right. Anyone could give that.

And we don't know if she likes films.

Ha, actually, I've seen her at the cinema twice!

Really? Okay, maybe it's not a bad idea.

What about a plant for her new office?

Ha, a plant? What if she forgets to water it?

Oh, come on! Plants are easy to look after.

Not for me... mine always die.

Okay, thank you. So, which present do you think is best?

I think the photo album is best, because it's personal.

I agree. It'll take time, but it's worth it.

And we could put a cinema ticket inside it!

Ha, perfect! Then everyone's happy.

Thank you both. That's the end of this part.