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@) Work in pairs. Match each of these 'openers' (1-5) c describe what X looks like
with their function (a-e). d use words that have a similar meaning to X
e explain how X makes you feel
1 That's an interesting question. d
f describe what X is used for or does
2 Let me see ... it's hard to remember ...
g give a definition of X
3 I'm sorry, could you repeat the question?
4 It depends on what you mean by ... If you mean ~ (1i\ Listen to some students paraphrasing words
... ,then ... they have forgotten or do not know and answer
5 Generally speaking, I ... these questions.
a needs some thinking time 1 Which picture shows what each student is
b can interpret the question in different ways paraphrasing?
c wants to talk about what usually happens or 2 Which strategy/strategies from Exercise 7 does
what he/she usually does/feels each student use to paraphrase?
d likes the question or is amused by it
e hasn't fully understood the question

() Look at these Part 1 questions. Which one(s) can
you answer quickly without needing an opener?
Which 'openers' from Exercise 3 could you use
with the other questions?

1 Do you come from a large or small family?
2 When did you last visit relatives?
3 What don't you like about visiting relatives?
4 Who in your family has been most successful?
5 Do you think you're similar to this person?

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0 ~ Listen to Dominic answering the questions in
Exercise 4. Which 'openers' does he use?

0 Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer
these questions on friendship using openers.

1 Are friends important to you? Why? I Why
not?
2 How often do you go out with friends?
3 How do you communicate with friends?
4 What makes someone a special friend?
5 Did you have a lot of friends when you were
a child?
0 Work in pairs. Take turns to interview each other
using the questions in Exercise 4.
0 ~ Listen again to Dominic.
Exam advice Speaking Part 1
1 Which of these words does Dominic not know?
a park c suburbs • Use openers to avoid hesitation and repetition.
b underground d countryside • Paraphrase when you can't think of the word (s).
2 Dominic uses other language to express the • Use stress to emphasise points or make a
~
word that he doesn't know (X). Which two of contrast.
these paraphrasing strategies does he use?
• If you don't understand a question, ask the
a state what X is not
examiner to repeat it.
b explain what X is made of
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