In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work together with a partner. You have to do a single task which usually lasts about 3 minutes. One possible task is “problem solving”, which means you have to look at some visual information and then discuss the problem with your partner. You may be shown photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is essential that everyone (631) ______ them carefully. If necessary, check you know exactly (632) ______ the examiner to repeat the (633) ______ or make them clearer.

While you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very little and you should ask your partner questions and (634) ______suggestions if he or she is not saying much. If either of you have any real difficulties, the examiner may decide to step in and help. Normally, however, you find plenty to say, which helps the assessor to give you a fair mark. (635) ______ in doing the task by competing with your partner, which includes taking turns in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to “agree to disagree”.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks