Frames for the Speaking test Parts 3 and 4 7 minutes (9 minutes for groups of three) Part 3 Improving life Interlocutor: Candidates: Interlocutor: Candidates: Interlocutor: Part 4 Interlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three). Here are some ways that governments could improve life for people living in cities and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. Indicate the text on page C9 to the candidates. Allow 15 seconds. Now, talk to each other about whether these are good ways to improve life for people living in cities. [2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).] Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which of these things would have the greatest long-term benefit for people living in cities. [1 minute (for pairs and groups of three).) Thank you, Use the following questions, in order, as appropriate: ‘© What's good about living in cities in (candidate's country)? (why?) + Which is the best city for people to visit in [ Select any of the following (candidate’s country)? (Why?) prompts, as appropriate: © If you could choose to visit a city you've never been to, which one would you * What do you think? choose? (Why?) © Do you agree? © Would you prefer to live ina modern city | * And you? or a city with lots of history? (Why?) © Are there advantages to living in a small town rather than in a big city? © Do you think it is better for children to geow up in the city or in the countryside? (Why?) Thank you. That is the end of the test. 103