How to approach Speaking Test Part Three&8226;In this part of the test you work with the o

How to approach Speaking Test Part Three

&8226;In this part of the test you work with the other candidate. The examiner gives you a scenario and a task to discuss. You need to have a serious discussion of the task, with the type of interaction which would be appropriate to a work environment.

&8226;You and the other candidate should try to imagine yourselves in a work environment, faced with a real situation to discuss, on which you should try to reach some decisions.

&8226;You have about 30 seconds to prepare your ideas. Use this time to ensure you understand the task. Ask the examiner to explain anything you are unsure of.

&8226;Listen to the other candidate and respond to what they say. Do not just give your own opinions, or simply agree with the other candidate.

&8226;Try to make more than just basic comments.

&8226;Following your discussion with the other candidate, the examiner will ask you questions on the same topic. Develop your answers, and give examples to show what you mean. Listen to what the other candidate says.

1. Practise discussing this task and answering the questions that follow.

Promotional video

The company you work for has decided to produce a promotional video about the company and its activities.

You have been asked to make suggestions about the video. Discuss the situation together, and decide:

&8226;which aspects of the company should be shown in the film

&8226;which members of staff should appear in the film.

Follow-up questions:

&8226;Have you seen examples of effective promotional videos？

&8226;What are the advantages to a company of having a promotional video？

&8226;What other forms of promotion are effective？

&8226;Might there be some forms of promotion which would not be effective？

&8226;Do you think technology is changing the ways companies promote themselves？