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Speaking reference

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Part 4 lasts fi ve minutes and is a discussion between you,
your partner and the examiner. The examiner will ask Well, in my opinion … because …
you and your partner questions related to the topic you I think/feel …
discussed in Part 3. You are expected to express and I’m not sure. I think …
justify opinions and to agree or disagree. From my point of view…
You studied and practised Part 4 in Units 4, 7, 10 and 14. I tend to think …
I would argue that …
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Listen carefully to the question. The question itself may Some people say that …
be preceded by a statement, which you are then asked It is sometimes/often said that …
to agree or disagree with or to express an opinion It can be argued that …
about. If you don’t understand the statement or the One argument often made is that …
question, you can ask the examiner to repeat it.
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Follow the same guidelines as for Part 3 with regard to Having said that, I believe …
including your partner in the discussion and keeping On the other hand, I would argue that …
the conversation moving.
However, I’m not sure I agree. I tend to think that …

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One reason why …
Work through one or more of these typical questions For this reason, …
(related to the topic of Part 3) with a partner. Make sure For example, …
you each speak for approximately the same length of time. For instance, …
t Some people say that in the future traditional jobs, such as …
where you work for an organisation, will disappear and
be replaced by short-term jobs, where you deal with a
particular task. What’s your opinion?
t What are the advantages and disadvantages of working
part-time instead of full-time?
t How far do you agree with the idea that people should
change jobs and careers at regular intervals throughout
their working lives?
t What can be done to protect people’s jobs in times of
great economic change?
t How has the Internet changed the way people work?
t Many people prefer a well-paid job to an interesting
job. What’s your view?

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