PAPER 5: Speaking - Part 4 - Three-way Discussion - Preparation

PAPER 5: SPEAKING (14 MINUTES) 4 parts in total to speak on – 40 points in total

PAPER 5: Speaking - Part 4 - Three-way Discussion - Preparation for the exam

Preparation for the exam

Part 4: THREE-WAY DISCUSSION - 4 minutes

- You will need to give some reaction on a variety of themes/social issues in this final area of the exam.

- This means you must be well prepared to talk about as many themes/issues on which you will be expected to express your own ideas and reactions.

- This means you must be well prepared to talk about as many themes/issues on which you will be expected to express your own ideas and reactions. It is not about agreeing with your partner.  

- It is about demonstrating that you are an independent speaker at this level.

- It is about you and how you develop your ideas based on the examiner’s follow-up questions stemming from Part 3.

- Learns to talk about yourself, your hobbies, studies, family, etc. (see list below), without errors.

- This will make a lasting impression.

- This is where you demonstrate your speaking ability as an independent user at this level.

- Having pre-prepared an oral presentation on many similar themes is essential now when giving you opinion and expressing your ideas touching on as many areas as possible.  

E.g. Personal information, My family, Friends and Relationships, Daily activities, Food and Drink (favourite type to cook and how to make it), Sports (types / equipment / locations / players / etc.), Favourite day of the week, Free time activities (hobbies and interests), Listening to English music/the radio in English, Reading books in English, Your Home (items and locations around the house), Where you live (what you like about living in your neighbourhood!), Places of interest in your home town/city (art galleries / museums / exhibitions / fairs / festivals / etc.), Town and Country (pros and cons of living in each place), Possessions (watch / glasses / hand bag / etc.), Science, Technology and Gadgets (video games / mobile phones / etc.), Material World (house / car / holidays / etc.), Describing things (objects and their usefulness) (what is worn – clothes / what they do – actions), Describing people (what they wear – clothes / what they do – actions), Working and Professions, The world of work, Money (how to spend it and how to save it), Education (learning languages), Past experience and stories, The News (current events), Travel and Tourism (travelling abroad), Consumer society (sustainability and recycling), Health and Fitness (types of activities and frequency), Social issues (education / poverty / transport / anorexia-obesity / etc.), Environmental issues (rainforest / wildlife / etc.).

- When the examiner has finished asking the required number of questions and the time has come to a satisfactory end, the examiner will indicate by saying, “That is the end of the test. Well done both/all of you.” Once this happens, you should thank the examiners and bid them farewell. Then leave the room quietly. No talking or muttering to each other until you’re well outside the exam room.