What are the instructions regarding interlocutors choice of material for the Speaking and Listening tests?
Interlocutors should use the full range of materials, in as equal proportion as possible given the number of candidates, mixing the combinations of Phase 1 and Phase 2 tasks to ensure maximum security. However, it is part of the interlocutor’s role to familiarise themselves with the materials before the tests to ensure there are no tasks that are inappropriate for any of their particular learners/candidates. Interlocutors should not choose materials which would be unsuitable for candidates, because of either the sensitivity of the topic (e.g. family) or the unfamiliarity of concepts due to the candidates’ backgrounds. Tasks should not be considered ‘inappropriate’ for any other reason.
