If you don't understand a Part 3 question, you should:
AStay silent
BPolitely ask the examiner to repeat or rephraseCORRECT
CSwitch to another language
DWalk out
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Asking 'Could you rephrase that?' is acceptable and doesn't lower your band — silence does.
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