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C1 Speaking Parts 3 and 4

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  • In part 2, when you're comparing your photos, if you think you've said everything you should stop talking.
    False. The examiner must interrupt you before you stop.
  • What should you do if you reach an agreement to the follow-up question very quickly?
    Expand you answer, explain why you don't like the other options, keep talking for the full minute!
  • How many parts of the Assessment Criteria are evaluated in Parts 3 and 4?
    All 5!
  • Does the examiner give you time to think before you start the Part 3 discussion?
    Yes (15 seconds)
  • Who is the Part 4 discussion with?
    Your partner
  • Is it better to be honest about your opinions in part 3 or just agree with everything your partner(s) say(s) to "keep the peace"?"
    Say what you feel. It's more natural and realistic.
  • Is it a good idea to divide the two minutes in Part 3 into two monologues lasting one minute each?
    No!
  • True or false - In part 3, If someone disagrees with a point you make, this will not affect your mark.
    True.
  • How many questions will you be asked in part 4?
    It depends how much you say! The examiner will stop after 4 or 5 minutes, no matter how many questions they've asked
  • Can you help your partner if they are struggling for a word / idea?
    Yes, it's part of maintaining and developing the conversation
  • In the Part 3 follow-up question, are you limited to talking about only the points you previously mentioned in the discussion?
    No!
  • In part 2 when you have to speak for a minute, what's a good structure to keep in mind?=
    Similarity, difference, answer the questions using speculative language.
  • True or False - It's better to give a short answer in part 1 because then you'll make fewer mistakes!
    False. You should give a generous answer with 2 reasons if you have to say why.
  • In the first part of part 3, do you have to talk about how one aspect is more important than another?
    No. That comes in the second part of part 3.
  • Does it matter if you don't reach a conclusion / agree by the end?
    No, it doesn't matter if you don't agree but try to reach a conclusion anyway.
  • Do you have to talk about all of the points in the Part 3 mindmap to do well?
    Nope!
  • What is the time allowed for the discussion and the follow-up question?
    2 minutes for the discussion, 1 minute for the follow-up question
  • True or False - Before you begin part 2, you have to specify which photos you are going to compare.
    False.
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