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BEC Higher Speaking Part 3
Task Description
What is this task?
Candidates are given a task sheet with a short description which
presents a business-related situation and two discussion points.
Candidates are given time to read through the task and then discuss
the situation together. Finally, the interlocutor will ask one or
more questions which relate generally to the topic.
What is the interaction?
For the discussion part, the candidates talk to each other. At the
end the candidates will be invited to respond to questions asked
by the interlocutor and/or to add their own comments to what their
partner has just said.
How long does this part last?
Candidates have 30 seconds to read the task and then three full
minutes for the discussion (5 minutes for 3 candidates). The question/answer
section at the end lasts between one and three minutes.
What skill is being assessed?
Candidates should be able to initiate discussion and sustain interaction
effectively by asking for and giving opinions, by agreeing and disagreeing
with their partner and by being able to develop their partner's
comments and generate new ideas. They should also be sensitive to
turn-taking.
Understanding the Task
If you have access to a BEC Higher Speaking test video, watch Part
3. If not, you can read a transcript here. Once you are familiar
with this part of the test, think about the questions below.
Sample Task (PDF)
Transcript
Things to consider
Read the following sentences and delete the incorrect part:
- The candidates are given time/aren't given time to read the
prompt.
- The candidates need to/shouldn't assume certain roles for the
discussion.
- The candidates should /don't need to agree with each other
during the discussion.
- The candidates should only refer to the bullet points given/can
introduce additional points to extend the scope of the discussion.
- After the discussion the interlocutor will/won't ask questions.
- At the end of the discussion the candidates need/don't need
to reach a final conclusion.
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