Task 2 (2-3 minutes)
You play the part of an exchange student in Britain. You have a free afternoon and you've seen the advertisement for an exhibition in an art gallery nearby. You see your classmate Andy / Angela.
- Suggest going to the exhibition together.
- Explain to your classmate about your hobby and why you find it interesting.
- Answer your classmate's question about keeping fit.
- Feel free to accept or reject any invitations for the weekend; if rejecting, invent some excuse.
You begin the conversation. The examiner will play the part of your classmate.
Remember to:
- make suggestions;
- answer the questions;
- accept / reject invitations;
- be polite.
SAMPLE CONVERSATION
Student: Hello, Andy / Angela. It's nice to see you.
Interlocutor: Hi. It's nice to see you, too.
Student: I heard there's an exhibition in the art gallery not far from here. How about going there together? If you have time, of course.
Interlocutor: Oh, no. Art exhibitions aren't for me, sorry. I'm not interested in art. I like sports; skiing and snowboarding are my favourites.
Student: I see. Sorry then.
Interlocutor: It's OK. And what do you do in your free time? What's your hobby?
Student: I like photography. I take my camera with me almost everywhere. I take pictures of people, nature and animals.
Interlocutor: Do you find it interesting?
Student: Yes, it's very interesting. The camera helps me notice amazing details. I can remember the places I've seen and I can show them to other people. I've got lots of themed photo albums.
Interlocutor: It sounds interesting, but how about sport? What's your favourite? And what do you do to keep fit?
Student: I like volleyball and I play for our school volleyball team. We have training sessions twice a week — on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sometimes we play at weekends, too. Frankly speaking, I don't do anything else to keep fit.
Interlocutor: Look, I'm going to the skating rink this Sunday. How about joining me? It'll be fun.
Student: Thanks, Andy / Angela, but I'd rather not. I can't skate well and I've already promised to help my roommate with his / her essay. I'm sorry.
Interlocutor: It's OK. Never mind.
Student: See you later, then.
Interlocutor: See you.