Part 1 (Interview) Part 1 (Interview) Part 1 lasts three minutes and is a conversation between the examiner and each candidate individually. You will be asked questions about yourself, your family, sports and other leisure activities, your likes and dislikes, your education and where you live. Questions may also be about your past experiences and your future plans. Part 1 lasts three minutes and is a conversation between the examiner and each candidate individually. You will be asked questions about yourself, your family, sports and other leisure activities, your likes and dislikes, your education and where you live. Questions may also be about your past experiences and your future plans. How to do Part 1 How to do Part 1 1. Listen to the questions carefully and give clear, direct answers. If appropriate, include a few extra details, or a reason for an answer you give. 1. Listen to the questions carefully and give clear, direct answers. If appropriate, include a few extra details, or a reason for an answer you give. 2. Try to relax. Look confidently at the examiner and smile a little when you answer the questions. 2. Try to relax. Look confidently at the examiner and smile a little when you answer the questions. 3. Take the opportunity 10 show how fluently you can speak. 3. Take the opportunity 10 show how fluently you can speak. 4. Don', prepare answers before you do the exam, but do make sure that you know the vocabulary you will need 10 talk about the topics that are likely to co me up. 4. Don', prepare answers before you do the exam, but do make sure that you know the vocabulary you will need 10 talk about the topics that are likely to co me up. Introductory questions born in; grow up in/near; be Introductory questions born in; grow up in/near; be Where are you from? brought up in (place) by (pea pIe) small / quite a large / extended family Where are you from? brought up in (place) by (pea pIe) small / quite a large / extended family What do you do here/there? What do you do here/there? How long have you been studying English? Actually, (+ unexpected/surprising information) I've only been leaming English for two years. How long have you been studying English? Actually, (+ unexpected/surprising information) I've only been leaming English for two years. What do you most enjoy about learning English? What I really love about (-ing) is . What do you most enjoy about learning English? What I really love about (-ing) is . The thing I like most of all is .. Leisure time The thing I like most of all is .. Leisure time I'm fanatical about.. What are your main interests and leisure time activities? I'm fanatical about.. I ... whenever I can / get the chance What are your main interests and leisure time activities? I ... whenever I can / get the chance How important are sport and exercise in your life? quite / not terribly important (to me) How important are sport and exercise in your life? quite / not terribly important (to me) What types of TV programmes do you think are worth watching? I'm really keen on . What types of TV programmes do you think are worth watching? I'm really keen on . What kinds of music do you enjoy listening to? I never miss… I love… I can't stand… Learning What kinds of music do you enjoy listening to? Learning I can remember (event) very well/clearly. What is your happiest memory 01 school? Probably…. / I suppose things like.. What were the most useful things you learned at school? I never miss… I love… I can't stand… I can remember (event) very well/clearly. What is your happiest memory 01 school? Probably…. / I suppose things like.. I really like (… / -ing). What were the most useful things you learned at school? I really like (… / -ing). What do you enjoy learning? That's an easy / a difficult question to answer. What do you enjoy learning? That's an easy / a difficult question to answer. If you had the opportunity to learn something new, what would you choose? Let me think.. If you had the opportunity to learn something new, what would you choose? Let me think.. Part 2 (long turn) Part 2 lasts about three minutes altogether. The examiner will give you and your partner a set of three pictures to talk about. You then take turns to speak individually for a minute about two of the three pictures, describing and comparing them, and speculating or expressing opinions about them. After your partner has spoken for a minute, the examiner will ask you to give a brief response to questions about your partner's pictures. How to do Part 2 1. The three pictures will always have a common theme, so talk about the general ideas they illustrate. Don't describe them in detail. 2. You’ll need to choose two of the three pictures and then compare them with each other. If you are not sure what they show, speculate. 3. It is important lo answer the question the examiner asks you. This will be printed on the same sheet as the pictures. 4. Whenever possible, give reasons or explanations for the answers you give. 5. Speak for the whole minute. Don't stop until the examiner says 'Thank you'. 6. When it's your partner's turn to talk about the photos, listen but don't interrupt. The examiner will ask you a question about your partner's pictures at lhe end. You should answer this question quite briefly. Useful Language Comparing Here / In this photo, l can see / someone is / there are ... / .. . whereas in this photo , On the other hand, this picture shows.. Giving Reasons / Explanations The (main) reason tor this is that… I think / I'd say this is because… This can be explained quite easily -. Speculating This person looks as if she's/he's… He seems to be… Perhaps/Maybe they’re… They're probably… He could be / might be… What different methods of shopping do they show? Why might people choose one method rather than the other? Part 3 (Collaborative task) Part 3 lasts four minutes. This part involves a discussion between you and your partner. The key skills being tested are fluency and the ability to participate in and maintain a conversation. The examiner tells you what to do and gives you a set of pictures to discuss. Your task will be to reach a decision by negotiation. During your discussion, you will be expected to exchange ideas, express and justify opinions, agree and/or disagree, suggest, speculate and evaluate. Agreeing and disagreeing I (completely) agree. Yes, and (another thing)… / (total/y) disagree, / can't agree (with you there). You've got a point (there), but (the way / see it)… Reaching a decision Now we have to decide / Okay, let’s make our decision. So, is that agreed? I do we agree on that? Let’s agree to disagree How to do Part 3 1. Listen carefully to the instructions and questions you are given by the examiner. The key questions are also printed on the page you are given. 2. The first question will ask you to discuss what the pictures show. This will be followed by an instruction to make a decision related to the subject of the pictures. Cash Online 3. If you start the conversation, make sure you don't speak for too long. Give a brief opinion, then ask your partner for their thoughts on the subject. 4. When your partner is speaking, show that you're listening. React and respond appropriately. This can include nodding and smiling, as well as speaking. 5. Try to make what you say sound like normal conversation. Calling and giving credit card details 6. Spend roughly the same length of time on each question, but above all, make sure you leave plenty of time to discuss the second question and reach your decision. 7. Try not to reach your decision too quickly. If you do, you’ll still have to keep the discussion going until the examiner tells you to stop by saying 'Thank you'. Useful language Credit card machine (POS machine) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using these payment methods? Cheque Bringing your partner into the conversation What do you think? / Do you have any thoughts on this? Do you agree (with me)? I'd say ... / what about you? Keeping the discussion moving Let's move on to the next picture. So, how about this picture? Shall we go on to second question? Now decide which method is the safest way of paying for something Part 4 (Discussion) Part 4 (Discussion) Part 4 lasts four minutes. This is a discussion between you, your partner and the examiner. The examiner will ask you and your partner questions related to the topic you discussed in Part 3. You are expected to express and justify opinions and to agree or disagree. Part 4 lasts four minutes. This is a discussion between you, your partner and the examiner. The examiner will ask you and your partner questions related to the topic you discussed in Part 3. You are expected to express and justify opinions and to agree or disagree. How to do Part 4 How to do Part 4 3. Listen carefully to the question. The question itself may be preceded by a statement, which you are then asked to agree or disagree with or to express an opinion about. If you don't understand the statement or the question, ask the examiner to repeat it. 1. Listen carefully to the question. The question itself may be preceded by a statement, which you are then asked to agree or disagree with or to express an opinion about. If you don't understand the statement or the question, ask the examiner to repeat it. 4. Answer the question with opinions and reasons. Follow the same guidelines as for Part 3 with regard to including your partner in the discussion and to keeping the conversation moving. 2. Answer the question with opinions and reasons. Follow the same guidelines as for Part 3 with regard to including your partner in the discussion and to keeping the conversation moving. Useful language Useful language Introducing an opinion and giving a reason Introducing an opinion and giving a reason Well, in my opinion…..because… I think / feel… I'm not sure. I think… Well, in my opinion…..because… I think / feel… I'm not sure. I think… Introducing an explanation I mean… You see… Some people say that, in the future, traditional forms of money, coins banknotes, and even cheques will completely disappear within the next few years and be entirely replaced by credit cards and other mechanical or digital methods of paying. What's your opinion? Giving an example For example… For instance… Such as…. Introducing an explanation I mean… You see… Some people say that, in the future, traditional forms of money, coins banknotes, and even cheques will completely disappear within the next few years and be entirely replaced by credit cards and other mechanical or digital methods of paying. What's your opinion? Giving an example What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying solely on credit or debit cards as your method of paying for goods and services? For example… For instance… Such as…. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying solely on credit or debit cards as your method of paying for goods and services? How far do you agree that people who regularly pay for things online risk becoming the victims of fraud or identity theft? How far do you agree that people who regularly pay for things online risk becoming the victims of fraud or identity theft? What can be done to protect people's bank accounts at a time when computer crime is on the increase? What can be done to protect people's bank accounts at a time when computer crime is on the increase? How important is money in today's society? How important is money in today's society?
