PAPER 3

Advice by task
See these tasks in full from page 58.

Speaking Part 1

THE TASK

w The interlocutor leads a general conversation with each of

the candidates.

w The interlocutor asks questions about their personal details (including

spelling their name), daily routines, likes, dislikes, etc.

w The interlocutor speaks to the candidates in turn.

w Candidates respond directly to the interlocutor – they do not talk to

each other in this task.

HOW TO APPROACH THE TASK

w It’s normal to feel nervous at the beginning of the Speaking test. This
conversation uses everyday, simple language and so is designed to
help to settle candidates into the test.

w Candidates should listen carefully to the questions and give

relevant answers.

w Candidates should avoid giving one-word answers, but try to

extend their answers with reasons and examples wherever possible.
However, they are not expected to give very long answers at
this stage.

ASSESSMENT

w This part of the test assesses the candidates’ ability to take part in
spontaneous communication in an everyday setting.

Speaking Part 2

Speaking Test 1 (Leaving present)

THE TASK
Part 2 (2-3 minutes)

w The interlocutor sets up the task, but does not take part in
Interlocutor
Say to both
candidates:
the interaction.
I’m going to describe a situation to you.

A boy is leaving his school because his parents are going to work in
another country. The students in his class want to give him a present. Talk w The interlocutor reads the instructions twice, setting up the situation,
together about the different presents they could give him and then decide
which would be best.
while the candidates look at the prompt material. The prompt material
Here is a picture with some ideas to help you.
is a set of images which is designed to generate the candidates’ own
Place Part 2 booklet, open at Task 1, in front of candidates.

Pause ideas about an imaginary situation.

The candidates discuss their ideas together, making and responding

I’ll say that again.

A boy is leaving his school because his parents are going to work in
w
to suggestions, discussing alternatives, making recommendations and
another country. The students in his class want to give him a present. Talk
together about the different presents they could give him and then decide
which would be best.

negotiating agreement.
All right? Talk together.

Allow the candidates enough time to complete the task without intervention.
Prompt only if necessary.
w Candidates may bring in their own ideas, and should negotiate turns
Thank you. (Can I have the booklet please?)
and elicit each other’s ideas.
Retrieve Part 2 booklet.

� About 2-3 minutes (including time to assimilate the information)

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