Conversation Task

Conversation task (2 minutes)

In this part of the exam, you and the examiner have a conversation on one of these subject areas. Can you label each of the pictures using the subjects in the box below?

Your examiner will choose one of the subject areas from the list, and will ask you about the subject to start the conversation. It is important to prepare to talk about each area.

Listen carefully and respond naturally to the examiner — you can ask the examiner to repeat what he or she said if you don’t understand. 

 Remember to ask the examiner questions about the subject. 

 The examiner is looking for the language functions (see below), so try to use these. 

 The conversation will last up to 2 minutes

Important

Prepare to talk about all the subject areas. 

— Ask the examiner some questions about the subject. 

— Try to use the language functions (see below). 

 Describing past actions in the indefinite and recent past 

 Describing the future, informing and expressing intention 

 Predicting and expressing certainty and uncertainty 

 Giving reasons, opinions and preferences 

 Expressing obligation 

 Asking for information and opinions