Interlocutor:
Now, in this part; of the test you are going to talk about something together.
• I am going to describe a situation. Here are some ideas to help you.
[Task sheet I is placed in front of the candidates so that they can both see it. Think about the ideas for a few seconds.]
• I will describe the situation again. Your company is moving to a new office with new furniture and equipment. Talk together about things you would put in your office and decide which 3 things would be most suitable.
Now-talk together. Please speak so that we can hear you.
[Candidates have about 2 minutes to complete the task.]
A: Our company is moving to a new office with new furniture and equipment. So new furniture and equipment should be purchased.
B: Yes. Which should be bought?
A: Er, there are lots of items in need. But you know we are having a tight budget. So we have to consider something in greatest need.
B: That's right. That means we must get several sets of desks and chairs for employees to make ready for their work.
A: Yes. In addition, we also should have several fax machines. You see, we have to use them to contact clients and to send and receive information. So they are urgent.
B: I agree with you. I also think we must buy several sets of sofa for guests.
A: We need them, when visitors come.
[Materials are collected.]
[Interlocutor selects one or mere of the following questions as appropriate.]
• How many sets of desks and chairs should be purchased?
• Is it necessary for n whiteboard? (Why?)
• Do you ever think of buying a couple of pots of flowers? (Why?)
• Which brand of fax machines would you like to have? (Why?)