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1
DIALOGUE – 1
TASK 2.1
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
In this part of the exam, you are going to take part in a conversation with the
other candidate. You have different information about an imaginary situation.
The conversation will last about 5 minutes.
LEARNING MORE
You and your friend have decided to take a course to improve your English. You
have information about an intensive course in England. Mention the most important
characteristics of your course share the information and decide which of the courses
is the best one.
INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE
Points to consider
 Highly intensive learning in
groups of 5 to 8 students
 Suitable for business and
professional people and other
highly motivated learners
 You can work even more
intensively by choosing extra
One-to-One lessons
 The course also develops your
everyday English, pronunciation
and grammar, together with
reading and writing skills for
work, travel and social situations
Number of lessons per week: 20
Starting Dates: Every Monday
Timetable: 09.00-13.00 Mon-Fri
Price: course £299 per week
Weekly accommodation available
£200

2
DIALOGUE – 1
TASK 2.1
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
LEARNING MORE
You and the other candidate have decided to take a course to improve your
English. You have information about an an online course. Mention the most
important characteristics of your course, share the information and decide which of
the courses is the best one.
ONLINE ENGLISH COURSE
Points to consider
The Spring Online Course offers an
opportunity for students to:
Study with a first class tutor from
the convenience of their own
homes
Have their own UK native English
speaking tutor, who contacts them
online two to three times a week
and marks all of their work
Study English successfully in a
virtual educational world where
they can constantly interact with
other students and have unlimited
opportunities to practise their
reading and writing
Fees: £595
Course begins: October 2009

3
DIALOGUE – 2
TASK 2.2
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
First time buyers
You and your partner have decided to buy your first house together. You would like
to buy a flat in the centre of town near all the shops and amenities and most
importantly near your office, which is right in the centre. You have seen one that
seems perfect. Share the information with your partner and decide which of the
properties is the best one for you.
CENTRAL DUPLEX
Points to consider
 A beautiful modern duplex
apartment situated on the fifth
and sixth floor
 Close to station and city centre
 Accommodation:- Downstairs:
Entrance Hall, Bathroom,
double bedroom and large
lounge
 From the hallway there is a
spiral staircase to the upper
floor: dining room, separate
fitted kitchen; master bedroom,
ensuite bathroom
 Lift and secure undercover car
space.
 Gym facilities
 Remote sea views
Price :€450,000

4
DIALOGUE – 2
TASK 2.2
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
First time buyers
You and your partner have decided to buy your first house together. You would like
to live in the countryside. You have seen a house that seems perfect. Share your
information with your partner and decide which of the properties is the best one for
you.
HOUSE FOR SALE
Points to consider
 Built in 1990, well kept by
previous owners
 Two-storey three-
bedroom house with a
great garden.
 Accommodation two
reception rooms,
spacious kitchen/ dining
space, play room,
private garden
 The first floor offers, three
well-proportioned
bedrooms and a
bathroom with the
additional advantage of
a loft room with lots of
storage space.
 Conveniently located
just 2 km. away from
popular shopping
facilities
 Price :€400,000

5
DIALOGUE – 3
TASK 2.3
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
Buying a car
You and your partner have decided to buy a new car. You love fast cars and have
been looking at buying a second hand sports car .You have done some research
and there are a few models in the market you like. Share your information with your
partner and decide which one to buy.
PEUGEOT 9009
Points to consider
 Great looking
 Fabulous speed
 Top specifications
 Good second hand
opportunities
 Luxury interior
Peugeot 9009=€ 24.000

6
DIALOGUE – 3
TASK 2.3
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
Buying a car
You and your partner have decided to buy a new car. You are a concerned citizen
and would like to buy an eco-friendly hybrid car. You have done some research and
there are a few models in the market you like. Share your information with your
partner and decide which one to buy.
TOYOTA PRIUS
Points to consider
 You love new technologies
 Fuel efficient
 Tax breaks and incentives
 Non-polluting
 Worried about the future of
the planet
 Fun design
Toyota Prius Price:€17.000

7
DIALOGUE – 4
TASK 2.4
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
Evening Classes
You and your partner have decided you should take up an evening class in a
nearby college. You have a sedentary life as you work in an office and sit in front of
the computer most of the time and you would benefit from an active class. There is a
salsa dance you would like to join. Share the information with your partner and
decide which of the courses is the right one.
SALSA DANCING CLASS
Points to consider
 Exercise
 Learn a new dancing style
 Sociable activity
 Love music
 Good skill
Wednesday and Fridays 7.-8pm
Price per month; €40

8
DIALOGUE – 4
TASK 2.4
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
Evening Classes
You and your partner have decided you should take up an evening class in a
nearby college. You would benefit from an intellectual course as your job as a
supermarket assistant is very repetitive. There is Chinese language course you would
like to join. Share the information with your partner and decide which of the courses
is the right one.
CHINESE LANGUAGE LESSON
Points to consider
 Stimulation for the brain
 Good skill to have
 Possibilities for job promotion
 Official qualification
 Great for travelling
Tuesdays 18.30-20.00
Monthly fee € 60

9
DIALOGUE – 5
TASK 2.5
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
After school club
You and your partner are deciding what after school club you should send your child
to. You think a group sport would be the right one and they offer a good football
one. Share the information with your partner and decide which of the courses is the
right one.
FOOTBALL CLUB
Points to consider
 Team spirit
 You can follow
football on TV
 Popular sport
 Good exercise
 Open air sport
Junior football club
Tuesday and
Thursday
17.00-18.00.
Junior League

10
DIALOGUE – 5
TASK 2.5
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
After school club
You and your partner are deciding what after school club you should send your child
to. You think a self-defence sport would be the right one and they offer a good judo
one. Share the information with your partner and decide which of the courses is the
right one.
JUDO CLUB
Points to consider
 Good self defence
skills
 Olympic winner as
teacher
 Concentration skills
 No need for a team to
practice
 Nice atmosphere
Miriam Blasco’s Judo club
Children’s club
Tuesdays 18.30-20.00
Monthly fee € 60

11
DIALOGUE – 6
TASK 2.6
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
GETTING FIT
You have decided with your friends that you all desperately need to get fit as the
summer is here and you live by the seaside. You think the best way to achieve fitness
is by joining a gym. One has just opened near you. Share the information with your
partner(s) and decide which of the options is the right one.
Points to consider
 Membership offer
 Choice of exercise classes
 Sociable atmosphere
 Swimming pool
Fitness club
Membership monthly; €80
June offer, bring up to 2 friends half
price

12
DIALOGUE – 6
TASK 2.6
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
GETTING FIT
summer is here and you live by the seaside. You think the best way is to enjoy open
air activities. Share the information with your partner(s) and decide which of the
options is the right one.
Points to consider
 Best things in life are
free
 Jogging
 Swimming in the sea
 Walking to work
instead of driving
 Play tennis at friends
courts
Anytime anywhere. Cost €0

13
DIALOGUE – 6
TASK 2.6
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE C
GETTING FIT
summer is here and you live by the seaside. You believe that diet is the key to fitness
as well as some gentle exercise. The council organises Tai Chi on the beach and you
know a health shop where they will design a personalised diet. Share the information
with your partner(s) and decide which of the options is the right one.
Points to consider
 Dieting is essential
 Good health shop
with dietician
 Open air Tai Chi
 Relaxation and
concentration as
well as gentle
exercise
 Combining exercise
and diet
On the beach.
Cost Personalised diet €50
Tai Chi on the beach €30

14
DIALOGUE – 7
TASK 2.7
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
In this part of the exam, you are going to take part in a conversation with the other
candidate. You have different information about an imaginary situation.
A trip to remember
You and your partner have decided to go on holiday together. You have both
agreed to look for a destination near the seaside. You have arranged to meet to
discuss where to go after visiting several travel agencies. Lynmouth seems perfect
because you love good food, going for long walks and love nature. Share the
information with your partner and decide which destination is best.
LYNMOUTH (NORTH DEVON)
Points to consider;
 Romantic atmosphere.
 Four-hour drive from London.
 Local Cuisine: fresh salmon,
meat, game and delicious
puddings.
 Rising Sun Hotel: a group of
little cottages with fabulous
views dating from 1350 near the
harbour.
 Natural surroundings: rivers,
valleys and moorland.
 Getting around: on foot, on
horseback or by bike.
 Famous for its delicious cream
teas.

15
DIALOGUE – 7
TASK 2.7
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
A trip to remember
You and your partner have decided to go on holiday together. You have both
agreed to look for a destination near the seaside. You have arranged to meet to
discuss where to go after visiting several travel agencies. Blackpool seems perfect
because you love busy places and exciting nightlife. Share the information with your
partner and decide which destination is best.
BLACKPOOL
Points to consider:
 Biggest holiday resort in
Europe.
 More beds in guest houses
than the whole of Portugal.
 Bed & Breakfast owned by
Lancashire landlady. Good
English breakfast.
 Cheap fast food: hotdogs,
fish and chips, ice-cream…
 Attractions: the pier, lots of
shows, amusement parks.
 Tallest roller coaster in the
world!
 Direct flights to Blackpool
airport.

16
DIALOGUE – 8
TASK 2.8
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
CRUISE OR COACH
You and your partner have decided to go on holiday together. You have arranged
to meet to discuss where to go before you visit a travel agency or start looking on
the Internet. Share the information with your partner and decide which option is the
best for you.
BRODENBACH (GERMANY)
Points to consider:
Luxembourg and France are on either
side of the Moselle Valley, surrounded
by romantic castles, vineyards and
quaint villages.
 DAY 1: One full day of travel
to arrive at destination.
 DAY 2: Explore the beautiful
Moselle Valley and a local
spa.
 DAY 3: Visits to Cologne and
Linz.
 DAY 4: Visit to Rüdesheim,
famous for its castle and its
many little wine bars and
pubs. Delicious locally
produced brandy with
coffee.
 DAY 5: Free local activities
in hotel.
 DAY 6: Return trip
Price: 300 euros: excursions and dinner
at hotel included.

17
DIALOGUE – 8
TASK 2.8
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
CRUISE OR COACH
You and your partner have decided to go on holiday together. You have arranged
to meet to discuss where to go before you visit a travel agency or start looking on
the Internet. Share the information with your partner and decide which option is the
best for you.
JEWELS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Points to consider
7-day cruise. Visit the best of the
Mediterranean:
 DAY 1: Palma (Spain)
 DAY 2: Ship at sea.
 DAY 3: Palermo, the capital of
Sicily (Italy)
 DAY 4: Naples (Italy).
 DAY 5: Olbia (Sardinia).
 DAY 6: Toulon (France)
 Day 7: Barcelona (Spain)
Cabin: fits two to three people
Price: 700 euros per person inclusive
2 restaurants, 5 bars, 2 lounges, casino, 2
swimming pools, library, beauty salon,
Kidzone, video arcade, gymnasium,
saunas, medical centre, Internet access,
air-conditioned throughout, stabilised,
worldwide satellite telephone, telex and
fax.

18
DIALOGUE – 9
TASK 2.9
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
Cookery courses
You and your partner would like to spend your next holidays doing something
different. You are both keen on doing a cookery course abroad but don’t know
where to go yet. You are a fan of traditional cuisine. Share the information you have
with your partner and decide which place is best.
CHEZ GUSTEAU
Points to consider:
 Traditional Gourmet French
Cooking Classes in English
in the beautiful Loire Valley
 One of "The five best Cook-
schools in France"
 Top chefs, luxury
accommodation
 Learn in a supportive, relaxed
& fun atmosphere
 Extensive hands-on time in the
kitchen
 Learn professional style
presentation skills
 Individual attention
guaranteed, four guests to
one chef
Euros € 1595.00 per person for a
one-week course, self-catering
accommodation
included

19
DIALOGUE – 9
TASK 2.9
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
Cookery courses
You and your partner would like to spend your next holidays doing something
different. You are both keen on doing a cookery course abroad but don’t know
where to go yet. You love experimenting with modern cuisine. Share the information
you have with your partner and decide which place is best.
Points to consider
 Central London location
 International reputation as a top
school in modern fusion cuisine
 Holiday courses to improve
cookery skills in an enjoyable
atmosphere
 1-4 week courses
 Fully-equipped demonstration
kitchen with an overhead mirror.
Students can see what is
happening at every cooking stage.
 Free access to a library of cookery
books and food and wine
magazines, Wi-Fi connection and
access to a computer.
 One-week course: € 700 per person
(accommodation not included)

20
DIALOGUE – 10
TASK 2.10
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
Keeping things tidy
You have agreed to share a flat with another student and you would like to
decide what household chores each of you is going to do. You have been
given a grant to study at a college in Glasgow for six months. It’s a great
opportunity but you are going to be a bit pressed for money.
Points to consider
 Save money to spend on other
things
 Flat not too big (80 square metres)
 You’re good at cooking, but don’t
like doing the shopping
 Groceries can be delivered to the
flat
 Eating out every day expensive
 You need a tidy place to
concentrate on studies
 Student hall meals not very
healthy
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21
DIALOGUE – 10
TASK 2.10
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
Keeping things tidy
You are going to study a postgraduate business diploma at a college in
Glasgow for six months. You have agreed to share a flat with another student
but you don’t plan to spend a lot of time in the flat. Your flatmate will bring up
the subject of sharing the housework to see which ones each of you will do.
Points to consider
 Money is not a problem
 Cleaning lady once a week
 Reasonably-priced meals at
student hall
 Keeping your own bedroom
clean and tidy is ok.
 You hate cooking but love
healthy homemade food.
 You need a tidy place to
concentrate on studies
 Back home you never did any
housework

22
DIALOGUE – 11
TASK 2.11
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
A day out
You and your partner have decided to get away from London this weekend. You
have both agreed to look for a nearby destination. You think a day trip to The Black
Forest seems perfect because you are an animal and nature lover. Share the
THE BLACK FOREST FALCONRY & ANIMAL FARM
BED & BREAKFAST
Points to consider
Bed and Breakfast home, a delightfully
maintained 15th century Grade II Listed
National Trust farmhouse In The Black
Forest.
 Easily accessible by road, train or
bus (three hours from London).
 Ideal Weekend break b&b or short
activity holiday.
 Ideal for walking holidays
 Animal activities include horse
riding
 High quality accommodation for
£30 per person per night.
Activities not included in the price.

23
DIALOGUE – 11
TASK 2.11
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
A day out
You and your partner have decided to get away from London this weekend. You
have both agreed to look for a nearby destination. You think a day trip to Bath and
Stonehenge is perfect because you are a history and architecture lover. Share the
STONEHENGE AND BATH
Points to consider:
One-day coach trip includes:
 A visit to Stonehenge, the most
famous prehistoric monument in
the world, and now a UNESCO
world heritage site.
 Lunch stop in the second oldest
pub in Britain.
 Private tour of the Roman baths
followed by the guided coach tour
of the city
 In the afternoon, free time to shop
and explore this beautiful
Georgian city with delightful
terraces and architecture.
 Afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms
while listening to the string quartet.
 Price: £61 adult, £54 child (6-12)

24
DIALOGUE – 12
TASK 2.12
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE A
A memorable evening
You and your partner have decided to go have a nice meal out. You have both
agreed to look for a place in central London so that you can have a drink or two
and use public transport to get back home. You are a sports fan and enjoy joining in
the cheering and shouting of an excited crowd. You like typical British food and
drink. Share the information with your partner and decide which place is best.
THE ESSEX SERPENT
6 Kings Street, Covent Garden, London,
Points to consider
 Sky TV, big screen England rugby
final live on Saturday fans gather
here to watch matches
 Fruit and quiz machines
 Serves a simple yet quality menu
(good steak and kidney pie,
Moroccan salad, battered haddock
and a selection of sandwiches and
burgers)
 A small selection of quality draught
beers and ciders. Fairly large wine
list
 The Essex Serpent has plenty of
charisma and its Saturday rugby
games make it well worth paying a
visit
 In the heart of London

25
DIALOGUE – 12
TASK 2.12
INTERACTION
CANDIDATE B
A memorable evening
You and your partner have decided to go have a nice meal out. You have both
agreed to look for a place in central London so that you can have a drink or two
and use public transport to get back home. You are a theatre lover and wouldn’t
mind seeing a play and eating well on the same evening. Your taste in food is more
sophisticated than your partner’s. Share the information with your partner and
decide which place is best.
SARASTRO’S Drury Lane, London
Points to consider
 Conveniently-located dining
destination near major train
stations. Opposite The Old Vic
Theatre.
 Attracts everyone from nearby
office workers to commuters,
travellers and theatre-goers.
 The menu is mostly French, with an
occasional British twist.
 Prices vary from about £7 to £14 for
starters and mains from about £10
to £20. Desserts are £5.50 and
include nicely sized chocolate
fondant.
 The wine list is long and affordable.
Long-list of reasonably-priced
cocktails as well.
Pre and post theatre menus available.

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