Task 2 (2-3 minutes)
You play the part of a student in an international language school. In the school j corridor you see Nicolas / Nicole, a student from another group. You are writing an end-of-course test tomorrow at 9 am. You aren't very worried about it as you think you are well prepared.
— Find out if he / she has already taken the test.
— Explain to your schoolmate about how you feel about oral and written exams.
— Answer your schoolmate's question about school subjects.
— Do not accept any invitations for the evening as you think you need a good sleep before the exam.
You begin the conversation. The examiner will play the part of your classmate.
Remember to:
— sk for information;
— answer the questions;
— accept / reject the invitation;
— be polite.
SAMPLE CONVERSATION
Student: Hello, Nicolas / Nicole. It's nice to see you.
Interlocutor: Hi! I'm glad to see you, too.
Student: Have you taken the end-of-course test yet?
Interlocutor: Yes, I have. But I don't know my grade yet. And have you taken yours?
Student: Not yet. We are taking it tomorrow, at nine o'clock sharp.
Interlocutor: I see. I actually prefer oral exams to taking written tests. And you?
Student: I prefer taking written tests.
Interlocutor: Why?
Student: I usually feel very nervous when I have to talk in an exam. I often forget everything I know and that's why I usually get lower grades than I actually deserve. But when we take written tests, I have enough time to calm down and to remember everything.
Interlocutor: Yes, I see your point. And what school subject do you find the most difficult?
Student: Physics and Maths. I'm not very good at remembering figures and I make mistakes in calculations. It's also difficult to understand and remember some processes in Physics.
Interlocutor: And how do you feel about tomorrow's test? Are you very worried?
Student: No, not really. I think I'm ready for it.
Interlocutor: How about a little party then? We want to celebrate the end of the course. Will you come?
Student: Thank you, but not tonight. I want to get to bed early and have a good sleep before the test.
Interlocutor: OK, I understand. Good luck with the test.
Student: Thank you. See you tomorrow.
Interlocutor: See you.