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Fce Speaking Test Part 3

The document provides guidance for Part 3 of the FCE Speaking test which involves a collaborative discussion task between exam takers. It outlines that exam takers should [1] treat their partner as an equal by giving them equal time to speak and being willing to agree or disagree respectfully, [2] focus the discussion on 3 key topics rather than trying to cover all 5 in 2 minutes, and [3] listen to their partner and engage with their opinions, even if they disagree, showing the ability to have a natural discussion.

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Fce Speaking Test Part 3

The document provides guidance for Part 3 of the FCE Speaking test which involves a collaborative discussion task between exam takers. It outlines that exam takers should [1] treat their partner as an equal by giving them equal time to speak and being willing to agree or disagree respectfully, [2] focus the discussion on 3 key topics rather than trying to cover all 5 in 2 minutes, and [3] listen to their partner and engage with their opinions, even if they disagree, showing the ability to have a natural discussion.

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FCE SPEAKING TEST PART 3

You get about 15 seconds to read everything, then you have to discuss
it with your partner for 2 minutes. When the 2 minutes is over, the examiner
will stop you and he will ask another question. You discuss that question for
another minute.

3. Collaborative task
To collaborate means to work as a team. So - treat your partner like
an EQUAL - give them equal chance to speak and be prepared to agree and
disagree with them in a respectful way.
Have you ever played chess with a clock? You make your move, hit
the button, your clock stops ticking and your partner's clock starts.At the end
you should both have spoken about the same amount of time.
Another way to think of it is like a tennis practice - you hit the ball to
your partner with the goal of playing for as long as possible.
You will get a good grade if you ask questions and react to what the
other student says.
You will get a bad grade if you are selfish, don't listen, or try to
monopolise the conversation.

4. What if my partner is shy or aggressive?


Second, if you do end up with an aggressive speaking partner, you will
have lots of time in parts 1, 2, and 4 to show your speaking skills. In part 3, try
your best to politely interrupt and to be sociable - the examiners will notice
and you will gain points while the other student is losing them.
5. I can't talk about 5 points in detail in 2
minutes!
And you don't have to. You probably shouldn't. It's much better
to have a really good, deep conversation about three of the topics
than to race through and mention five. The good discussions in my
classes tend to hit 3 or 4 topics.

6. Help! We don't agree about anything!


It doesn't matter - it's all about opinions. There are no right or
wrong answers, only good or bad discussions. If you disagree,
explain why. Try to persuade your partner that your way is right.
But also, when your partner says something good, react.
Cambridge are only interested in the quality of the discussion and the
quality of your language (your grammar and vocabulary). You won't
lose points if you say something crazy like:

7. What's the best way to do it?


LISTEN to your partner. Don't just wait for your turn to speak. Be
interested in what they are saying and politely agree or disagree. If
you disagree, try to persuade them to change their idea, but don't spend
too long doing that.
Refer back to things you already said.
Say a couple of sentences then ask a question. Never answer your
own questions!
Try to look at your speaking partner more than the paper.
Some students turn their chair a little bit - towards the other
student. This helps them to remember who they should talk to.

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