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GENERAL INFORMATION

August 24th, 2007 · No Comments

“To say a little is often to tell more than to say a great deal”
T. Hardy
TYPES OF TESTS AND GRADING
about 14 minutes

There are two candidates and two examiners. One examiner (the interlocutor) will ask the questions to yuo and the other (the assessor) will listen and evaluate your performance, but will not interact with the [...]

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GENERAL HINTS

August 24th, 2007 · No Comments

Take an active part in the test. You should not speak only during the other candidate’s short presentation [Part 2] or when he/she is asked a question directly.
Ask for clarification if you do not understand the instructions for the task. It will not lose you marks unlike incorrect performance of the task.
Make [...]

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PART 1 - SOCIALISING

August 24th, 2007 · No Comments

SUGGESTED APPROACH AND HINTS
Task procedure:

Listen carefully to the interlocutor’s questions.
When answering, don’t just say “Yes” or “No” - be prepared to give extra information.
Don’t interrupt your partner or don’t try to answer the other candidate’s questions - you work individually at this point.

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PART 2 - SHORT PRESENTATION

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SUGGESTED APPROACH AND HINTS
You will give a one-minute presentation ona topic chosen from three alternatives. Each alternative has two points given for you and two blanks for you to make notes in.You have 1 minute to prepare your short presentation. After delivering your presentation, your partner will ask you one question on the same topic.
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PART 3 - TWO-WAY CONVERSATION

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SUGGESTED APPROACH AND HINTS
Both candidates will be given the same card with points to discuss. You will have ca. 30 seconds to prepare some ideas about this topic. Then you will have about 3 minutes to discuss this topic.
Task procedure:

Read the card carefully in order to be clear about the situation and points you [...]

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