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Public domain Oral exam Please arrive 10 minutes early for the exam. Duration - about 20 minutes (25 minutes for groups of 3 people). Format - the test consists of 2 parts. Part 1 (Oral expression). It can last up to 4 minutes . Each student is required to present a topic . Your partner will listen to you but won't speak. You will be given up to 3 minutes to read the instructions and take a few notes on a separate piece of paper if you feel you need to. This part of the exam tests your ability to speak at length coherently and your ability to give your opinion on a topic. You will keep the card with instructions with you during the exam. Part 2 (Oral interaction) It can last up to 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of 3 people). All the candidates will have the same card with the same instructions. You will be given up to 2 minutes to read the instructions but won't be allowed to write any notes. This part of the exam tests your ability to agree or disagree, to neg...