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It will not be shown to the candidates.  \n• 3 minutes Phase 1a  \nHello. My name is   (Examiner) .  \n[Ask Candidate A and Candidate B in turn questions about name and nationality (see below).]  \n\n| Name | What’s your name?\u003Cbr>Can you spell it for me? |\n| --- | --- |\n| Nationality | Where do you come from?\u003Cbr>How long have you lived here? |\n\nThank you. Could I have your marksheets? [Collect marksheets.] Thank you.  \nNow you are going to ask each other some questions. I want you to find out from each other about the work you do now and the work you’d like to do in the future. You can talk about the work you do at college, at home or outside the home. You have two minutes to talk to eachother.  \n[Withdraw eye contact to signal that candidates should start. Allow two minutes. Prompt candidates with questions from the box below, or others suitable for the level, if necessary (e.g. if interaction breaks down or if language remains below B1 level).]  \nPrompt questions:  \nDo you have a job at the moment? (Do you like it?) (Why?/Why not?)  \nWhich do you think is more important – doing work you enjoy or earning a lot of money? (Why?) Would you prefer a job working inside, for example in an office, or outside? (Why?)  \nWhat would be the perfect job for you? (Why?)  \nThank you.  \n• 7 minutes Phase 1b  \nIn this part of the test, you are each going to talk for about one and a half minutes. While you are talking, your partner will listen to you. Your partner will then ask you three questions about what you have said.  \n  (Candidate A) , you’re going to tell   (Candidate B) about a good friend you’ve made and why he or she is such a good friend.  \n  (Candidate B) , you’re going to tell   (Candidate A) about what you like to do to relax and where you like to go.  \nYou both have one minute to think about what you want to say. You can make notes if you want to. [Indicate paper and pencil.] If there’s anything you don’t understand, please ask me.  \n[Withdraw eye contact to signal start of preparation. Allow 1 minute for preparation.]  \n  (Candidate A) , are you ready? Please tell   (Candidate B) about a good friend you’ve made and why he or she is such a good friend.   (Candidate B) , listen, and ask three questions at the end. [Allow 1½ minutes.]  \nThank you.   (Candidate B) , please ask   (Candidate A) your questions now.  \nThank you.  \n  (Candidate B) , are you ready? Please tell   (Candidate A) about what you like to do to relax and where you like to go.   (Candidate A) , listen, and ask three questions at the end. [Allow 1½ minutes.]  \nThank you.   (Candidate A) , please ask   (Candidate B) your questions now.  \nThank you.  \n• 5 minutes Phase 2a  \nIn this part of the test, you are going to listen to two recordings and answer some questions. You can make notes [indicate paper] if you want to.  \nYou hear two answerphone messages about events. [Hand each candidate the booklet open atthe correct page.] What event is each message about? A day out, a party, or a concert?  \nListen to the information. [Play CD.]  \nListening script 1:  \nHello. It’s Daniela. I’m just ringing about next Friday. I was going to go, but I can’t now because I’m going to the dentist. Would you be able to take Sally with you? She’ll be good company for your daughter as they seem to get on really well, don’t they? They certainly did at the celebration for Ben’s birthday last week!  \nDo you know where you’re going yet? I heard it was either the beach or the park. Sally hopes it’s the park because she loves the little café near the swimming pool.  \nAs the coach leaves the school at 9.00, I could drop Sally off at your house at, say, 8.30 if you want. Anyway, let me know what you think.  \nListening script 2:  \nHi. It’s Tim. 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