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I (completely) agree. Yes, and (another thing) …
Part 3 lasts four minutes altogther and involves a I (totally) disagree. I can’t agree (with you there).
discussion between you and your partner. The key skills You’ve got a point (there), but (the way I see it) …
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t The examiner gives you a set of written prompts in So, is that agreed? / do we agree on that?
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minutes. During your discussion, you will be expected
to exchange ideas, express and justify opinions, agree Work through this sample task with a partner. Make sure
and/or disagree, suggest, speculate and evaluate. you each speak for approximately the same length of time.
t The examiner then asks you and your partner to reach a This should take you two minutes.
decision by negotiation, taking about one minute.

You studied and practised Part 3 in Units 3, 6, 8, and 12.
Now I’d like you to talk about something
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some different ways of fi nding a fi rst job and a
You are given 15 seconds to read and think about the question for you to discuss. First you have some
task before you start. Use this time to read the question time to look at the task.
and the fi ve options carefully. (After 15 seconds) Now talk to each other about
Remember: the most important thing is to have an in- how effective these ways of fi nding a fi rst job
depth discussion, not to cover all the options. might be.
Keep your focus on the question during your
conversation – try not to stray away from the topic.
If you start the conversation, make sure you don’t speak
for too long. Give a brief opinion, then ask your partner a university
for their thoughts on the subject. a jobs website careers advice
When your partner is speaking, listen carefully. React service
and respond appropriately. This can include nodding How effective
and smiling, as well as speaking. might these ways
Try to make what you say sound like normal of fi nding a fi rst
conversation. job be?
When you are asked to decide between the options, try
not to reach agreement too quickly. If you do, you’ll still an employment sending CVs to
have to keep the discussion going until the examiner agency employers
tells you to stop by saying ‘Thank you’. a newspaper
advertisement

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What do you think? Do you have any thoughts on this?
Do you agree (with me)? I’d say … What about you? Now follow the examiner’s next instruction.

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Let’s move on to … Shall we go on to next one?
So, how about …? Now you have about a minute to decide which
way of fi nding a fi rst job is the most effective.

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