Make sure that you are familiar with all parts of the test and that you know which order they come in.

Practise giving answers that are appropriate in length, especially for Part 2.

Listen to the questions that are asked and make sure you answer them.

Ask for repetition or check if you haven't quite understood the task.

Listen carefully to your partner's presentation in Part 2, so that you can ask a suitable question.

Listen carefully to what your partner says in Part 3, so that you can respond appropriately.

Take the initiative in Part 3 and ask questions, say whether you dis/agree with your partner, and ask for/give reasons during the discussion.

Use the preparation time well in Part 2 to outline the main points you want to make and to organise your talk.

Use the preparation time also to write down any useful words you might be able to incorporate in your one-minute presentation.

Practise brainstorming for ideas on many different topics/situations for Part 2.

Speak clearly and to the appropriate person (the examiner or your partner).

Think in terms of good communication and use strategies such as paraphrasing or substituting if you can't remember a word.

Don't prepare long responses and then learn them by heart before the exam.

Don't try to speak more than your partner or interrupt impolitely while s/he is in the middle of speaking.

Don't interrupt your partner during the one-minute presentation.

Don't start on a long detailed answer to your partner's question at the end of Part 2.

Don't make long pauses or allow long silences to interrupt the test. This is your only opportunity to show what you know, so make the most of it!

Don't worry if the examiner stops you. It means you have spoken enough, and s/he has to keep to the timing of the test.