Part 2 (10 minutes)

　　Examiner:

　　Now let's move on to something more specific. The topic for our discussion today is “City Traffic”. You'll have a picture (some pictures) showing two different types of transport. I'd like each of you to give a brief description of each type and then compare the two types. You'll have one minute to prepare and each of you will have one and a half minutes to talk about the picture(s). Don't worry if I interrupt you at the end of the time limit. Now here are your pictures.

　　[1 minute later]

　　Now, [ C1 ], would you please start first? [ C2 ] and [ C3 ], please put your pictures aside and listen to what [ C1 ] has to say.

　　[1.5 minutes later] OK. [ C2 ], now it's your turn.

　　[1.5 minutes later] OK, [ C3 ], and now it's your turn.

　　Right. Now we all have some idea of various kinds of city transport. I'd like you to discuss this topic further and see if you can agree on which is the best type of transport for a big city like Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …). During the discussion you may argue with each other or ask each other questions to clarify a point. You will have about four and a half minutes for the discussion. Your performance will be judged according to your contributions to the discussion.

　　[If one candidate talks too long]

　　Sorry, I'll have to stop you now. Let's listen to what [ C? ] has to say.

　　[If one candidate keeps silent for a long time] / [If the group is silent for some time, then ask one of the candidates to start the discussion.]

　　Now, [ C? ], could you please say something about your view of …?

　　[4.5 minutes later]

　　All right, that's the end of the discussion.

　　Part 3 (5 minutes)

　　Examiner:

　　Now I'd like to ask you just one last question on the topic of “City Traffic”.

　　[Select a question from the following list to ask each of the candidates.]

　　[ C1 or C2 or C3 ]