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Communication Day 1

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Oral

CANDIDATE'S COPY
No Additional N4aterills are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST The oral test you are about io take will consist of the following parts:

Part

l - Reading Aloud

You will be required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2.

You will be asked to discuss the picture printed on page 3.

Part 2 - Picture Discussion Part 3 - Conversation

You will engage in a conversation with the Examiners on a topic given by them.

You may now study the passage and the picture. You have

l0 minutes to do so.

This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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to smile for the media

ln this passage, a protessiona! golfer makes an eflort

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Manuel' keep smiling, Anton, at least until we get out of the arrival area," said

years Most of-that time had been good' Manuel had been Anton's personal assistant for ihe past three was hired lt h"O-t*, given hii professionat-Fiayer caro only a few.months before Mandel personal assistant' *"" n"i"" f"tn"i aso a piofessional golfer, who had advised Anton to employ a " had thought this was unnecessary' Originally, Anton

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of media people and ihe public' However, it was quite clear today' as he walked through the crowds a green course' that there was more to playing golf than iust hitting a white ball around
right at the end?" shouted one "Anton, how do you feel about getting so close to victory but failing journalist.
ii?" asked another' "lt was such a short putt, Anton How on earth did you manage to miss to keep on smiling l\.Ianuel moved closer to Anton and told him to keep on walking' and
Anton was raging inside

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he had been he had been so close to winning his first maior tournament and he stood over that final putt He didn't leel at all conlident now' thoush'

them away from the "l'm glad that's all overl'said Anton as they got into the car.which would take juit Oon t realise the pressure we are under these days l airoort. and lrom'| the media. "Some peopte ; ;r"v"JJ" rnv tutl"." nme. when there was no sale ire tetevision. A mistake made over againl' in"n r"" proo"orv tirgotten oy ihe next day our mistakes are shown over and

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"Antonl'replied Manuel, "you can stop smiling now"

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3 Oral Communication Day 1

EXAMINER'S COPY
No Additional Materials are requhed.

READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oral test will consist oi the following parts:

Partl-ReadingAloud
Candidales will be required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2 of their paper.

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Picture Discussion

Candidates will be asked to discuss lhe picture printed on page 3 oftheir paper. You should use the prompts ovealeal to;nitiate discussion. Part 3

- Conversation

You will engage in a conversation with the candidale according to the prompts and quidance overleaf.

DETACH THIS SHEET BEFORE HANDING THE HEADING PASSAGE AND PICTURE
TO THE CANDIDATE.

This document consisls of 2 printod pages.

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PART 2 _ PICTURE DISCUSSION

POINTS FOR DISCUSSION should engage them in a discussion of ln eliciting candidates' interpretation of the picture, Examiners the following Points:

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Where do you think this picture was taken and why? Wnut tigni O" tne thoughts of the two men who are smiling? men? wnv i" i"" tni"t peopl; from the media are filming these two

to encourage candidates to respond Examiners can raise other relevant points at iheir discretion
wrcng answets' requied here are reasonable suggestions There are no right or

Note: What is

PART 3

CONVERSATION

Examinersshouldengagecandidatesinaconversationonpointsl)and2)givenbelow:
than usual Tell me about a time when you were feeling less contident

What are you usually contident about? What can a person do lo make himseltherself confident?

Do you think being tamous is always a good thing?

public? How do you think famous people should behave in What are some ol the advantages of fame?

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No Additional Matdriats are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST The oral test you are about to iake will consjst of the following parts:

Partl-ReadingAloud
You will be required to read aloud the passage printed on paqe 2.

Pan2Pad 3

Picture Discussion
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You will be asked io discuss the picture printed on page

- Conversalion

You will engage in a conversation wjth lhe Examiners on a topic given by them. You may now study the passage and the picture. you have 10 minutes to do so

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ln this passage, fout young childrcn take patt in a lashion show.

"Oh, doesn't she look sweet?,,said Angie,s mother to her husband.
"Yes, but who is the boy she is holding hands with?,, he enquired.

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he's just a school friend. He's just tooking after her

it is her big day after a ,,,she

ln truth. Angie didn t want lo be oart of the show. She had made this verv clear lo Mr Smith, lhe teacher who was organisino evervihing, sh" rr"o nir?r'i'ii,,i"'i'notning 'straightforward ,o oo ,iln o"ing nervous. Her reason was much more 'tnat ""pr"i*oi" _ ]Lrt tashion shows ontv usednoders who had perrect bodies. Angi; "n" ""iV ,noughtlh"iihi" "iro"ju ;iJn'g;n?"n" n"o *"nred to make

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views and he had tord her thar at onrv seven vears or

On the day ot the show. Anqie decided to befriend Martin. She had jt all planned. Martin was always being leased because he was so rell _ much taler than ar schoot. tn fact, Mr smith had not been able to incrude tvtartin in rhe show, ;;ffirdn,t find anythins ro fit

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Just as the music started for Anqie,s turn, she grabbed Martin by the hand and led him onto ihe staqe. Evervone could see how haopv he wa1.13.9e io stil wearing his schoor ctothes. Angie held hjs hand tighfly and whisperedlrere to nim not to

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LANGUAGE
Communication
Day 2

1127i03
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Oral

EXAMINER'S COPY
No Additional Materials are requhed.

READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oraltest willconsist ofihe lollowing parts:

Parll-ReadingAloud
Candidates will be required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2 oftheir paper.

Part 2-Pictuae Discussion

Candidates will be asked to discuss the picture prjnted on page 3 ol their paper. You should u6e lhe prompts overleaf to initiate djscussion. Part 3

You will engage in a conversation with the candidale according to the prompts and guidance overleaf.

- Conversation

DETACH THIS SHEET BEFORE HANDINGTHE READING PASSAGE AND PICTURE

TO THE CANDIDATE.

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PICTUBE DISCUSSION

POINTS FOH DISCUSSION ln eliciting candidates' interpretation of the picture, Examiners should engage them in a discussion of the following points:

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Why do you think the four children are up there on the stage? Say what you think the girl on the left wearing white shoes is thinking. What might the audience be ieeling?

Examiners can raise other relevant points at their discretion to encourage candidates to respond.
Note: What is requied here are reasonable suggestions. There are no

ight or wrong answers.

PART 3

CONVERSATION

Examiners should engage candidates in a conversation on points 1) and 2) gjven below:

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Tell me about a time when you wete on stage, or how you would feel about being on stage.

How would you prepare for a performance?

Do you think you would enjoy a career as a performer or an actor?

How do you feel about fashion nowadays?

Why are some clothes very expensive? Should we all make an effort io buy and wear more second-hand clotlres?

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No Additional Materials are requked_

BEADTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oral test you are about to lake will consist ol the following parts:

Partl-HeadingAtoud
You will be required lo read aloud the passage printed on paqe 2.

Pait

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Piclure Discussion
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You vl/ill be asked to discuss lhe picture printed on page

Part 3

Conversation

You will engage in a conversation with the Examiners on a topic given by them. You may now study the passage and the picture. you have 10 minutes to do so.

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READING ALOUD
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ln this passage, two trave erc talk about

ditfercnt tifestytes.

Stewart didn't quite know what to say. ln truth, he hadn't completed any particularly interesting work assignments since he left his home country seven months ago. in Australia, Sdwart had been a tr.tinee erectrician, untir the day when he was tord by a senior manager ihat he re;ty ;ion't rrave tne stitts ano attitude to become a qualilied electrician. Stewart was painfully aware of that lact, and he had been looking for an alternative career path when his sister, of all people, suggested that he travel around a lit e to-think things over. Hed spent the first few months in lndonesia, getting occasionalwork in hotels and restauranb,lnd heh then moved on to Singapore.
He was in Singaiore when he met Dan.

Dan had carved out a role for himself as a ,spokesperson for the lgrh century,. Hed become rather a hislory expert, and he had collected quite an array of suitably historic costumes. His.knowledge of famous people from history and his ability to dress up as them and deliver speeches anlTliy: a number or organisations. Hed fou;d very inte;estins work with tourist centres l]11p:y:! lo tocat scnoots, and enterlainment venues. "Wll actually, Dan, l've only been getting mundane, ordinary jobs. Nothing like what you have been doing," explained Stewart, after hearing about Dan's exploits.
Vou .9l; l^1::_*:1,: 14"'century you know. duet "r"

busy tonight? I coutd do with a partner t,ve been asked to conduct a typicat a fight to the death with pistols. Are you up for it?..

It would make a nice change from clearjng dining tables,

thouqht Stewart.

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No Additionat [/aterials are requred.

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Partl-ReadingAloud
Lidndidales wrll be requ{ed to read aloud the passage orrnled on oage 2 or lnetr paper.

Paft

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Picture Discr-tssion

Candidates will be asked to discuss the oictr on oage 3 ol lheir paper you shourd use lne pronpts oveaeat ro rni,iai! opilrnted Part 3
You willengage in a conversation with the candidate according to the prompts and gujdance overteaf.

- Conversation

DETACH THIS SHEET BEFORE HANDINGTHE READING PASSAGE AND PICTURE

TO THE CANDIDATE.

This document consjsts of 2 prjnted pages.

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POINTS FOR DISCUSSION ln eliciting candidates' interpretation of the picture, ExamineIS should engage them in a discussion the following points: Who might the man leading the children be? Say what you think the children might be feeling. What might happen next? Examiners can raise other relevant points at their discretion to encourage candidates to respond.

Note: What is requircd here are reasonable suggestions. Therc are no right ot wrong answers.

PART 3

CONVERSATION

Examiners should engage candidates in a convercation on points 1) and 2) given below:

Tell me about the kind of liie you would like to have when you get a little older

Would you like to have a job that involves history and/or dressing up? Does work that involves travel appeal to you?

ls it important to learn about the past?

Do you find the future more interesting than the past?

What changes do you think might happen in the way we live over the next ten years?

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Partl-ReadingAtoud
You will be required to read aloud the passage prinled on page 2.

Pan2- Picture Discussion

You will be asked to discuss the picture printed on page 3.

Pan 3 Conversation YoL will engage in a conver$ation wirh rhe Fxaminers on a topic given by them.

You may now study the passage and the pjcture_ you have 10 minutes to do so.

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ln this passage, a seniot managet considets his ttip to work by train'

Mr Benn hardly ever travelled bytrain.This was quile surprising, as he had held the position of Manage

of the Eader; Rail section for almost seven years. ln that time, he had taken a few long-dislanc( journeys by train to attend meetings when travelling by car would have made him overtired. But h( rarely travelled short distances by train. Until today, that is.

"Excuse me, sir," said Mr Benn to the passenger sitting next to him, "do you make this particular tril often?" "Why do you ask, sir?" replied the man.

Mr Benn found himself in a difficult position.The reason he was taking the train today was to investigat a series ol complaints from the public about this particular service into town'

"Well, I have to admit, this is my first time on this service' and I'm wondering whether I should sta using it regularly to get to my office in lownl' he said.

"l see. Today is fine. But this is unusual. Yesterday, I had to stand all the way to work - it was just to crowded. And also, the train arrived 1B minutes late, which is not helpfuil' answered the man'

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service. And it's such an unhealthy experience, packed in like sardines, sitting too close to people wh have all sorts of little illnesses," she added Mr Benn wondered why some of these people didn't cycle to work' as he usually did'

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EXAMINER'S COPY
No Additiond Materiats are required.

October/November 2006

FEADTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oral tesi will consist of the following parts:

Part

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Reading Atoud

Candidates will be required to read atoud the passage printed on page 2 of iheir paper.

Part

Picture Discussion

Candrdales will be asked lo discuss the picture prinred on page 3 ol their paper You should use the prompts overteal to inttiale discussion.

Part 3 - Conve6ation You willengage ir a conversation wilh the candidale according io the prompts and guidance overleaf.

DETACHTHIS SHEET BEFORE HANDINGTHE READING PASSAGE AND PICTUHE TOTHE CANDIDATE.

This document consists of 2 pinted pages.

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POINTS FOH DISCUSSION ln eliciting candidates' interpretation of ihe picture, Examiners should engage them in a discussion of the followino points:

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Where might some of these passengers be going? Say what tou think the man to the right, touching his cheek, might be thinking. How do you ihink some of the passengers might be feeling and why?

Examiners can raise other relevant points at their discretion to encourage candidates to respond Note:What is required here arc reasonable suggestions. There are no right ot wrong answers'

PART

3'CONVERSATION

Examiners should engage candidates in a conversation on points 1) and 2) given below:

Tell me how you travel to school every day.

What might you think about while travelling to and from school? What is your favourite mode of transport?

What makes a good transport service?

Which should come first, being on time or lhe standard of service? Are some forms of transport safer than others?

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READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oral test you are about to take will consist of the following parts:

Partl-ReadingAtoud
You will be required to read aloud the passage printed on paqe 2.

Part

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Picture Discusslon Conversalion

You will be asked to discuss the picture printed on page 3.

Part 3

You will engage in a conversation with the Examiners on a topic given by them.

You may now study the passage and the picture.you have

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minutes to do so.

This document consists of3 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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In this passage, a woman fotgets that she had agreed to cook dinnet lot her parents.

Carly had been so busy at work that she had completely forgotten that her parents were coming dinner that evening. She had planned to cook a variety of dishes, mainly with rice. Her parents usual insisled on freshly cooked food and Carly just didn't have time at the end ol her working day to buy i the ingredients and prepare them.
"What shall I do?" she asked a colleague.

"l have an idea. I know a couple who will cook and deliver meals to the workplace. l'll get their numb and you can grder some dishes from them.Your parents will never know;'he replied.
Carly proceeded to order a variety of dishes from Mr and Mrs Chan - the owners oi Chan's Quicktot Service. lt all seemed very easy and convenient, and Carly was able to focus again on her work.

As she took the bus home, carrying the evening meal, she wondered why she didn't buy ready-ma( meals more often. She didn't like eating in fast food restauranis. But this was different - the food sl had bought was fresh, made that afternoon.

She arrived home about half an hour before her parents arrived. In that time, she laid the dinner tab wjth three places, re-heated some of the food, and leftthe kitchen a little messy-to give the impressi( that she had been rather busy in there.

Carly welcomed her parents with a smile, until she noticed thal her parents had brought along tv friends.
"Carly, dear. I hope you don't mind;'said her mother, "but we've brought along our new friends, Ce and David Chan. They've just opened a new food delivery service in townl'

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Communication

October/November 2006 EXAMINER'S COPY

No Additional

Mrlerials are required.

READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oraltest willconsist of the following partsi

Partl-ReadingAloud
Candidates will be required to read aloud the passage prinled on page 2 of iheir paper.

Part

2-

Piclurc Discussion

Candidates will be asked to discuss the picture printed on page You should use lhe prompts ovedeaf to initiate discussion_

of their paper.

Part 3

You will engage in a conversation with the candidate according to the prompts and ouidance overleaf_

- Conversation

DETACH THIS SHEET BEFOBE HANDINGTHE READING PASSAGE AND PICTURE

TOTHE CANDIDATE.

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POINTS FOR DISCUSSION should engage them in a discussion ln eliciting candidates' interpretation of the picture, Examiners the tollowing Points:

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happening here' Talk about some of the clues which tell you what might be gloves? is wearing left Why do you think ihe person on the wnit migm tne aaily lives of the two people on the left be like?

to encourage candidates to respond' Examiners can raise other relevant points ai their discretion
There are no right ot wrong answers' Note: What is rcquired herc are rcasonable suggestions

PART 3

EONVEBSATION

Examinersshouldengagecandidatesinaconversationonpointsl)and2)givenbelow:

Tell me about some of your favourite places to eat'

go? Why there? lf vou took a friend for a meal, where would you

How might eating at a restaurant turn out to be a bad experience?

Would you prefer to work for yourself or for an employer?

Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of both situations

person need? What characteristics and/or qualities mighi a seli-employed

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Day 6

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3 Oral Communication

CANDIDATE'S COPY
No Additional lvlaterials are required.

READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oraltesl you are about to take willconsist of lhe following parts:

Part
You

l - Reading Aloud willbe required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2.
2- Plclure Dlscussion willbe asked to discuss the picture printed on page 3.

Parl
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Part 3 - Conversatlon You will engage in a conversation with the Examiners on a topic given by them.
You may now study the passage and the picture.You have 10 minutes to do so,

This document consisls ol 3 pflnled pages and

blank page.
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READING ALOUD

ln this passage, some schoolchildren take part in a new activity.

The 'Heart Wall' was the brainchit.J of the new. Head Teacher at Melissa,s schoot. ln her fjrst wee the schoot, Mrs Tanking had been we' received by the Howeve( to foste ongoing atmosphere of frtendliness and sharr"s,

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"l really canat think of anything to write,'said lvlelissa.

"Just say something nice about friends;, replied Hannah..you know, like friends are people who lhere when you need them.. she added. "A triend in need is a friend indeed _ rhat kind of thing?' enquired lvelissa, thinking at the same ti that lhis was hardly oriqinat.

As the week passed, the Hea( wa oraduafiy filred up. ot rhe i 0o hearts, 99 had been written on. r\ Tanking was very pteased with the resulls, and she was pi;;i;g"rh;'end_ot-week assem using the theme of frjendship. She was very "ir;"d; curious,

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3 Oral Communication

October/November 2006 EXAMINER'S COPY

No Additional lvlalerials are required.

READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oral test will consist of ihe following parts:

Partl-ReadingAloud
Candidates will be required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2 oftheir paper.

Part2- Picture Discussion

Candidates will be asked to discuss the picture printed on page 3 of their paper You should use the prompts overleaf to initiate discussion.

Part 3

- Conversation

You will engage in a conversation with the candidate according to the prompts and guidance overleaf.

DETACH THIS SHEET BEFORE HANDING THE READING PASSAGE AND PICTURE

TOTHE CANDIDATE,

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POINTS FOR DISCUSSION

ln eliciting candidates' interpretation of the picture, Examiners should engage them in a discussiol the following points:

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What do you think is happening here? Say whal you think the litile girl at the front of the picture might be thinking. What might the students learn trom this activiiy?

Examinerscan raise other relevant points at their discretion to encourage candidates to respond.

Note: What is

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PAFT 3

CONVERSATION

Examiners should engage candidates in a conversation on points 1)and 2) given below:

Tell me about one or two of your friends, and why you like them as friends'

What are the quatities of a real friend?

Should you always support friends even il they are wrong? Why do you think this?

Do you prefer studying on your own or in a group?

How can a group of people work together on a project?

Do you think it is more important to learn practical skills or academic subjects?

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LANGUAGE
Day 7

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3 Oral Communication

CANDIDATE'S COPY
No Additional l\4aterials are required.

READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oral test you are about to take will consist oj the follo\,ving parts:

Partl-ReadingAloud
You will be required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2.

Part2- Picture Discussion

You

willbe asked to discuss the picture printed on page 3.

Part 3

You will engage in a conversation with the Examjners on a top;c given by them.

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In this passage, an old lady tries out a new exercise machine.

Sue.Paruaniiad been looking forward to today for a few weeks. One ol her oldest patients, Mrsparn.

had been suffering from shoulder pain for some years and Sue had not been able to help nei ease

acupuncture. Nothing seemed to have any effect.

sue was.one.of the team of physiotherapists visiting a number of retirement homes in the district. nao rred various treatments on Mrs Tim gen e massage, ultrasound, laser treatment, and

The diagnosis hadn't been straightforward eitherThat was one ot the most frustrating things about l Parwani's job - not being able to feet the pain that her patients w"," t""iing. it *r" ott"n gr""i game. and usually worked best by Irial and error. "

'That's it,..Mrs Tim. Just push genfly and then ret the machine take over. The idea is that once establish the movement, the machine will maintain the momentumi, e*pfaineJ iue.
"lt is quite easy," replied l\4rs Tim, .much njcer than those needles you stuck in me last week.,,
"You need to do this exercise for about 15 minutes _ and if it works, you should use the machine times a day," said Sue.

lvlrs Tim was not listening, however. This action had reminded her of something she used to do wl she was much younger.

'This.reminds me of those things we had in the old days to squeeze all of the water out of the wash I think we'called them mangles. Come to think of it, it also ieminds me of how got I these shout pains in the first placel'

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Oral

Communication

October/November 2006 EXAI\iIINER'S COPY

No Addilional lvlaterials are required.

READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oraltest will conslst of the following parts:

Part

l2-

Reading Aloud

Candidates will be required to read aloud ihe passage printed on page 2 oi their paper.

Part

Picture Discussion

Candidates will be asked lo discuss the picture printed on page 3 ol their paper. You should use the prompts overleafto initiate discussion.

Part 3

You will engage in a conversaiion with the candidate according to the prompts and guidance overleaf.

- Conversation

DETACH THIS SHEET BEFORE HANDINGTHE READING PASSAGE AND PICTURE

TOTHE CANDIDATE.

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PICTURE DISCUSSION

POINTS FOR DISCUSSION

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Examiners can raise other relevant points at their discretion to encourage candidates to respond.

Note: What is required here arc reasonable suggestions. Therc are no right ot wrcng answers.

PART 3 _ CONVERSATION

Examiners should engage candidates in a conversation on points

i)

and 2) given below:

Tell me aboul any exercise that you take.

Do you lhink it's best to exercise on your own or with other people?

Apart from getting fit, how else might exercise help you?

Do you think society looks after its very old people well?

How can we help to make old people's lives better?

What do you think of this statemeni, "you are never too old to learn"?

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Oral Communication

CANDIDATE'S COPY
No Additional N4aterials are required.

October/November 2006

FEAD THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST The oral test you are about to iake will consisl of the iollowing

Partl-ReadingAtoud
You will be required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2.

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You will be asked to discuss the picture printed on page 3.

Part 3

Conversation

You will engage in a conversation with the Examiners on a topjc given by ihem.

You may now study the passage and the picture.you have 1O minutes to do so.

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ln this passage, a local politician surpises a waiting crcwd.

Ben Chou thoroughty enjoyed his iob ir mrngs got a titfle dult. He reatisedihal l::?,1-politics Howevet there were limes, he would adm people in lormal situations lrked lo make some engug"r"n," was a oig part ris u rinill?#lg

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All of a sudden, there was a loud noise round-the corner came a sleeflng rt, and on his way, ne nao molorbike. Ben cho oict.,l.Tiling a couple or studenls and askerl thcm three oi them were ia-uffid ro ride with h o aner a minute or two. *"a uu"ryonl "o "And what am r supposed "1"u. to learn from that performance?,, said Danny to himserf.

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October/November 2006

EXAMINER'S COPY
No Additional Nlaterials are required.

READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oraltest will consist oi the following parts:

Partl-ReadingAloud
Candidates will be required to read aloud ihe passage prinied on page 2 oftheir paper.

Part 2 - Plcture Discussion Candidates will be asked to discuss the picture prinled on page 3 of their paper
You should use the prompts overleaf to injliate discussion.

Pad 3

You will engage in a conversation with lhe candidate according to the prompts and guidance overleaf.

- Conversation

DETACH THIS SHEET BEFORE HANDINGTHE READING PASSAGE AND PICTURE

TOTHE CANDIDATE.

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PICTUFE DISCUSSION

POINTS FOF DISCUSSION ln elici ng candidates' interpretation of the picture, Examiners should engage them in a di
the followinq points:

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What do you think the man wearing the straw hat is doing? Why might the tuvo girls in the back of the vehicle be laughing? What might happen next?

Examiners can raise other relevant points at their discretion to encourage candidates to respond.

Note: What is required here are reasonable suggestions. There are no ight or wrong answers.

PART 3

CONVERSATION

Examiners should engage candidates in a conversation on points 1) and 2) given below:

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Do you enjoy being surprised? What are your usual reactions?

How might other people react to surprises?

Should we try to have more tun in life?

Do you think that sometimes we are all too formal? Which times?

Should people in positions of power be more relaxed and friendly with others?

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October/November 2006

CANDIDATE'S COPY
No Additional N4at;rials are required.

FEADTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oraltest you are about to take will consist of lhe tollowing parts:

Partl-ReadingAloud
Part2

You will be required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2

You will be asked to discuss the picture printed on page 3-

Picture Discussion

Part 3 - Conversation You will engage in a conversation with the Examiners on a topic given by them
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ln this passage, a family talk about changing times.

"l never imagined that we would muster so many generations of the family for an event like this,, Sheila Wong.
"No, it's amazing," replied her husband, David. "l must admit, I didn't think great-grandmother come," he added.

The organisers of the eveni had been advertising locally for a lew weeks using the slogan . the family'. They had been given some money by the government to improve the state ot the n health. Tonighfs family fitness event was the first in a number that would be happening across country. The Wong family had all decided to attend the event together. When David Wong had contacied organisers and said that he had rather a large family, the organisers had said thatthis would be peri all right and had assumed that he would be bringing lots of children.
When only one child arrived - and a baby at that - the organisers were a litfle taken aback. after David explained the situation, the organisers asked him jf they could make a briel annou during the event. He agreed, but decided to keep it allto himself. "Am I doing OK?" asked great-grandmother.

"Youte doing pretty well for an 8s-year-oldi replied Sheila, who had reached the not-so-young 50 herself.
"And look at baby Daniel, he's having so much fun too;'contjnued great-grandmother.

And then the announcement came: "Tonight, ladies and genflemen, we would like to Wong family. All iour generations of them: David and Sheila, with their grown-up son and daugl
law and their little baby Daniel, together with great-grandmotherWong. lf litfle Daniel can stay as healthy as great-grandmother, then there's hope tor us all in the future."

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper

1127tO3
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Oral

Communication Dayg

EXAMINER'S COPY
No Additional l\,,laterial3 are requlred.

READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The oral test will consist of the following parls:

Partl-ReadingAloud
Candidates willbe required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2 oftheir paper.

Part2

- Picture Discussion

Candidates will be asked to discuss the picture printed on page 3 of their paper. You should use the prompis overleaf to initiate discussion.
Part 3
You

willengage in a conversaiion with the candidate according to the prompts and guidance overleaf.

- Conversation

DETACHTHIS SHEET BEFOFE HANDING THE READING PASSAGE AND PICTUHE TO THE CANDIDATE.

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PICTURE DISCUSSIOI\|

POINTS FOR DISCUSSION ln eliciting candidates' interpretation of the picture, Examiners should engage them in a discussion of the following points:

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Why do you ihink lhese people are there? Say how you think the little child might be feeling. What might have been happening in the hours leading up to the event?

Examiners can raise other relevani points at their discretion to encourage candidates to respond.

Note: What is required here are reasonable suggestions. There are no

ight or wrong answerc.

PART 3

CONVERSATION

Examiners should engage candidates in a conversation on points l) and 2) given below:

Tell me aboul an aclivity in which you have taken part in your neighbourhood.

What sort of events would you like to see taking place in your neighbourhood?
How would you persuade people to 90 io these events?

How important is family in your society?

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What contribution can ihe younger generation make to society?

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Oral Communication

CANDIDATE'S COPY
No Additional Materials are required.

READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

The orallest you are about to lake will consist of lhe following parts:

Partl-ReadlnqAloud
You

will be required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2.

Part2- Picture Discussion

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will be asked to discLrss the picture prinied on page 3.

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Conversation
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lo do so.

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ln this passage, a woman tells het husband about her day spent at the shops.
"l can't believe it, it's so embarrassing," said Jenny to her husband.
"Well, yes, but it's funny as well.You must find it a little amusing?" suggested Tom. Tom had lived with his wife's forgetfulness for many years, and he had got so used to reminding her of all sorts of things that he just accepted the task as part of being with Jenny.

Jenny knew that she was forgetful. Only last week, she had driven to see a friend and parked in a small car park, near the {epartment store where they had arranged to meet. After a pleasant wander round the shop, Jenny had said goodbye to her friend and had called into a pharmacy to buy some ointment ior her daughter, who had developed a minor rash on her back. Jenny was feeling happy that she had remembered to buy the ointment been sure she would forget-

earlier lhat morning she had

What she had forgotten, however, was exactly where she had parked her car. She spent the next hour trying to find it. ln the end, she iound it when she bumped into the friend she had just been shopping with, who took her to the right car park.

What Tom had found amusing was that Jenny had gone shopping for the sole purpose of buying a purse, to replace the one she had lost the day belore. She had iound a purse she liked, and had asked the shop assistant to put it in a large bag for her - which she had then left in another shop.
"Never mind. l'm sure we can find the purse. l'm just happy that you've never managed to lose me;' added Tom.

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3 Oral Communication

EXAI\i]INER'S COPY
No Additional Malerials are required.

READTHESE INSTBUCTIONS FIRST

The oraltest will consisl of the following parts:

Part

Candidates will be required to read aloud the passage printed on page 2 of their paper

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Reading Aloud

Part2

Piciure Discussion

Candidates will be asked to discuss the picture printed on page 3 of their paper. You should use the paompts overleaf to initiate discussion. Part 3

- Conversation

You will engage in a conversaiion with the candidate according to the prompts and guidance overleaf.

DETACHTHIS SHEET BEFORE HANDINGTHE READING PASSAGE AND PICTURE TOTHE CANDIDATE.

This doc!menl consisis of 2 printed pages.

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POINTS FOR DISCUSSION ln eliciting candidates' interpretation of the picture, Examiners should engage them in a discussjon of the following points:

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Why do you think ihese two people are smiling? Say what you think the person wearing the spectacles might be thinking. Where do you think these two people will go next? What might they do?

Examiners can raiseolher relevant points at their djscretion to encourage candidates to respond.

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PART 3 _ CONVERSATION

Examiners should engage candidates in a conversation on points 1) and 2) given below:

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me about the last time you went shopping.

Whal are the items you usually buy and why?

Do you prefer to shop on your own, or with triends, or with family?

What's your view about shopping? Do we shop too much?

lsn't ittue that lots of different people benefit from shoppino?

Whal are some of the negative aspects of shopping?

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dayJream house key
bus seat
searaeed

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after the letters 'd' and 't' as in 'wented'

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Everylanguage hx its own set of sounds (phonerics) to formulate wor&. Not all sounds appear in all lar:guages. For example, the French 'oi' sound as in 'voila' and 'boite' @ox) rarely appears in spoken English- Therefore, this sor.nd can be difficult for English speaken to pronource.
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Pressure Pleasure Potatoes Penelope

Abolition
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Abalone A.mbience

Biology
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Salmon Sample Saturday Schedule Shallots Southem Tomatoes

Tuition Their
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Monopoly Monosyllabic Market Monk

Mercedes

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life

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p,b,m,v
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Tip of tongue and upper teeth

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Tip of tongue and bony ridge behind the teeth t, d, s, z, l,n Front.(behind the tip) of the tongue and the roof of the mouth J, 3, u, d3, j, r Back of the tongue and the roof of the mouth (a bit further back)

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Parts of the mouth are not brouqht toqether

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'1. How far front or back the tongue is in the mouth

The vowels in sweet, sip, pet, grey and cat are produced Mth the ongue tn the tront part of the mouth The vo$rels in food, look, boat and law are produced with the tongue pushed to the back of the mouth

TASK 1:

1.

Do the following and feel your tongue. Can you describe what it is doing in each case? sound in see)and then..ae" (the vowei sound in cat), :1y.,-1". !,.f-1)/9y, movrng your longue quickly between these two sounds. Say "oo'(the vowel sound in food)and then'avl' (the vowel sound in

raw,,, movtng your tongue quickly between these two sounds.

sounds. Say "ae' and then "aw". moving your tongue quickly behveen these two sounds

Say 'ee" and then'oo", moving your tongue quickly btween these two

Now repeat the four exercises above and describs what your lips do while You are making these sounds.
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STRESS WMHIN WORDS NOUN 'c'onducl 'import 'record

VERB con'duct im'port re'cord

This is not true of all nounlvetb pairs. Eg. "measure" can be both a noun and a verb and the stress is on the first syllable in both cases. The tendency for stress to go at the beginning of a noun and at the end of a verb shows up in another way in compounds. Compound nouns have the stress on the Jirst element. 'White House 'greenhouse 'bluebenies
'blackboard 'makeup 'peanut butter

tn phrasal verbs the slress goes af lhe end of the phrase :

gei'up give'in
tum 'up Stress shifts
'educate 'object 'photograph 'present
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turn 'on

make'up take 'off

edu'cation ob'jection pho'tography presen'tation

Frnd more exampres of stress shifts

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lbl

rope : He gave her a rope robe : He gave her a robe.

lap : lt \,vas in her lap. lab : lt was in her lab.

/U vs /d/
coal : lt was coated wilh paint. code : lt was coded with paint. seat : They were seated in the garden. seed : They were seeded in the garden.

/k/ vs /g/
ache : She had an ache in her hand. egg : She had an egg in her hand. lake : They grabbed him bv the takeleg : They grabbed him byihe teg.

lpl vs lfl
file : Put it in the file.
pile : Put it in the pile.

pole : There's a pole under the tree. foal : There's a foal under the tree-

lA vs lel
tin : There's the tin man. Thin : There's the thin man. taught : That's what I taught. thought : That's what I lhought. tie : She gave him a tie. thigh : She gave him a thigh.

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sew : Sew her lhe dress. show : Show her the dress.

sip : Theyre going to to sip the wine. ship : They're going to ship the wine. save : You're going to have to save. shave : You're going to have to shave. /n/ vs /n / sin : lt may lead us to sin. sing : lt may lead us to sing. ban : His speech was followed by an immediate ban. bang : His speech was followed by an immediate bang. ran : As soon as she heard it she ran. rang : As soon as she heard it she rang.

lll vs ltl
rice : They eat a lot of rice. lice : They eat a lot of lice. rake : She looked out the window and saw a rake. lake : She looked out the window and saw a lake. raw : He received a raw degree. law : He received a law degree.

wine : We need to procure some wines. vine:We need to procure some vines. whale : She's wearing a whale. (On her T-shirt) veil :She's wearing a veil.

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vs

lll

seek : Seek him, sick : Sick him, (Rover!) reef : They broke up over the reef. riff : They broke up over the riff. scene : It was a remarkable scene. sin : lt was a remarkable sin.

/el vs /eY
red : That group was in the red last year. raid : That group was in the raid last year-

led : They led the mice before us. laid : They laid the mice before us. med : They sign said "Club Med in Japan". made : The sign said "Club made ln Japan".

!^l vs b:l
bud : Look at the bud on that branch b:rd : Look at the bird on that branch. cull : They culled information to suit their purposes. cud : They curled information to suit their purposes.

fun : The fun can be seen in the park. fern : The fern can be seen in the park.

,/oui vs /i/
sew : Could you sew this leg for me? saw : Could you saw this leg for me?

flow : We have to modify the flow. flaw : We have to modify the flaw. clothes : I need some new clothes claws : I need some new claws.

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bee : Look! There's a bee on the counter. beer : Look! There's a beer on the munter.

teas : We hadn't planned for teas at that point. tears : We hadn't planned for tears at that point. fees : We plan to reduce your fees. fears : We pldn to reduce your fears.
cue : Wait till they give us a cue. cure : Wait till they give us a cure.

two : He'll take the two with you. tour : He'll take the tour with you.