Speaking Tasks (Individual)

Speaking Tasks (Individual)

You're going to do a little individualized speaking.

But first, let's do some warm-ups first.

Speaking Tasks (Individual)

1. Do not speak in phrases (half sentences, Malaysians LOVE shortcut ways of speaking - DO NOT DO THIS --> Dangerous for your marks.

   1. Solution: Speak in simple sentences. (Have. ---> Yes, I have!)

   2. Challenge: Speak in Compound sentences and Complex Sentences.

2. You may write it down in a piece of paper or virtually (Google Docs and etc.) before you speak

   1. But be warned! Do not have the reading tone. --> Extremely unnatural.

Audio Response

Introduce yourself!

• 1. Name

• 2. Age

• 3. School

• 4. Your interests

• 5. Your dreams/aspirations (after that, provide reasons).

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What did you do last week? Please explain and describe the details (especially what you did week). The more the better. Don't assume whatever you say is not interesting or "pretty common" - pick out an event and describe what you did with it.

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What are you planning to do this week? Please explain and describe the details (especially what you are going to do this week). The more the better. Don't assume whatever you say is not interesting or "pretty common" - pick out an event and describe what you did with it.

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Speaking Tasks (Individual)

Alright then! Let's move on to... more challenging ones. Shall we?

These questions involve using your "critical thinking skills".

Audio Response

Which of the following adjectives describes you the best?

1. Confident

2. Brave

3. Hardworking

4. Loyal

5. Intelligent

Pick ONE adjective and explain why. Hint: Use your own experience/story to justify your personality.

Your audio must be at least 1 minute.

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Which of the following adjectives describes you the worst?

1. Lazy

2. Lost / Unmotivated

3. Slow

4. Unpopular

5. Unfriendly

Pick ONE adjective and explain why. Hint: Use your own experience/story to justify your personality.
Your audio must be at least 1 minute.

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Audio Response

A school trip

Your teacher is planning a school trip and has given your class the following two options:

• a visit to a museum

• a visit to a sports and activity centre.

Compare the two options and say which one you would prefer, and why.

You need to elaborate at least 2 reasons and provide examples, if possible.

(Make sure the audio is at least 1 min 20 seconds or more)

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B – Moving house

Your family are planning to move house and are considering the following options:

• an apartment in the city

• a house in the countryside.

Compare the two options and say which one you would prefer, and why.

(Make sure the audio is at least 1 min 20 seconds or more)

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