Cambridge English Legal Ilec Speaking Part 4

ILEC Speaking Part 4 – Teacher’s Notes
Description
This activity focuses on getting students to actively listen to what their partner has said on a
topic and developing their responses to questions accordingly.
Time required: 30 minutes

Materials Student’s Worksheet
required: Sample Task
Aims: To focus on the importance of actively listening

To encourage candidates to relate what they say to what has already
been said on a topic
To practise dealing with Part 4 questions
Procedure
1 Ask students what they know about Part 4 of the Speaking test, and how it relates to
Part 3. [Part 4 is an extension of the collaborative discussion that they did in Part 3 of
the test. The interlocutor joins the discussion and asks the candidates questions.
Point out to students that they may be asked for their views on any of the questions,
that is the same or a different question to the one asked to their partner.]
2 Ask students to look at Exercise 1, which focuses them on giving short ‘open’
answers in response to the questions allowing them time to think more about the
detail of their answer. When students have matched their answers, check possible
responses (see Key to Student’s Worksheet).
3 Ask students to look at Exercise 2, which is an extension of Exercise 1. In this
exercise students have to continue in an appropriate way from the short response
given by another student. Monitor, and give brief feedback when students have
finished.
4 Now ask students to do Exercise 3 in which they use the Sample Task (hand out
copies). Ask students to work in groups of three, with one student acting as
interlocutor and the other two as candidates. The task requires students to listen
carefully to what their partner says about a question and then to begin their answer
by making reference to something their partner said. Monitor, and give brief feedback
when students have finished.
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ILEC Speaking Part 4 – Answer Keys
Key to Student’s Worksheet

Exercise 1
Possible answers:
1 A/I
2 A/E/F/H
3 A/C/G/I
4 A/E/F/I/J
5 A/C/E/G/I
6 A/C/D/E
7 A/D/E
8 A/B/E
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ILEC Speaking Part 4 – Student’s Worksheet
Exercise 1
Look at the questions [1-8] below and match one of the short responses [A-J] to each
question that would allow you develop/extend your answer how you would want to.
1 What is the most effective way to run meetings?

2 How effective is the legal aid system in your country?
3 What qualities make a good trial lawyer?
4 How important is it to socialise with colleagues from your firm?
5 Apart from knowledge of the law, what types of skill training do lawyers need?
6 How are personal injury/accident cases usually resolved in your country?
7 How does the jury system work in your country?
8 Are there equal opportunities for men and women in the legal profession today?
A It depends. B Yes and no. C ...mainly. D It’s quite complicated/simple.

E It varies. F Not very. G All kinds H It’s quite good/poor actually
I ... is essential, I suppose J It matters a lot.
Exercise 2
Work in groups of three. One student asks a question from Exercise 1, another gives a short
response and the third extends the answer. Change roles after two or three questions.
Exercise 3
In an interview situation with a partner, you need to listen carefully to your partner’s
responses because this may well influence how you begin your turn. For example, you may:
refer to something they said: As Kim said ...
show you feel the same way: Like Kim, I feel it is really a question of ...
show you feel differently: For me, X is much more important ...
change focus / topic: I think the real issue is ... I think the problem is
more specific.
Look at the Sample Task. Work in groups of three again. One student should act as
interlocutor and the other two as candidates. Candidates should try to use the language
above.
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ILEC Speaking Part 4 – Sample Task
PART 4
Interlocutor Select any of the following questions as appropriate.
• What other important issues should people consider when they are
thinking of investing in another country?
• Do investors from other countries have to worry about restrictions when

buying real estate in your country?
• How important is Government and currency stability when considering

investing in another country?
• What can investors do to protect their investments in another country?
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
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ILEC Speaking Part 4 – Teacher’s Notes

Time required: 30 minutes

Aims: To focus on the importance of actively listening

Key to Student’s Worksheet

1 What is the most effective way to run meetings?

A It depends. B Yes and no. C ...mainly. D It’s quite complicated/simple.

Interlocutor Select any of the following questions as appropriate.

• Do investors from other countries have to worry about restrictions when

• How important is Government and currency stability when considering

• What can investors do to protect their investments in another country?

Thank you. That is the end of the test.

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