In this part of the test, candidates are given a topic to discuss and are allowed 30 secon

ds to look at the prompt card, before talking together for about three minutes. Afterwards, the examiner asks more questions related to the topic if necessary.

For two candidates

Reducing Overheads

You work for a company which supplies parts and accessories to a car manufacturer. You have been asked to suggest ways of reducing operation costs.

Discuss, and decide together:

&8226;how operation costs might be reduced

&8226;who would need to be consulted about any possible changes.

For three candidates

Reducing Overheads

You work for a company which supplies parts and accessories to a car manufacturer. You have been asked to suggest ways of reducing operation costs.

Discuss, and decide together:

&8226;how operation costs might be reduced

&8226;who would need to be consulted about any possible changes

&8226;what risks will you run into during the processing.

Follow-on questions:

&8226;What do you think are the risks for companies if they reduce spending on operation？ (Why？)

&8226;What particular operation problems do you think your company have？ (Why？)

&8226;Do you think companies should review all types of spending regularly？ (Why？ / Why not？)