English Quiz: Oral Communication

What is the format of the Planned Response part of the Oral Communication exam?

• Candidates engage in a discussion with the Examiners

• Candidates plan and deliver a response to a video clip

• Candidates watch a video and plan their responses

• Candidates write an essay based on a video clip

What is the assessment criteria for Planned Response?

• Pronunciation and Fluency

• Development and organisation of ideas

• Communication of perspective(s)

• Engagement in a discussion

What is the assessment criteria for Spoken Interaction?

• Development and organisation of ideas

• Pronunciation and Fluency

• Communication of perspective(s)

• Engagement in a discussion

What is a key step in tackling the Spoken Interaction questions?

• Use Singlish words

• Use lengthy descriptions

• Avoid personal experiences

• Answer the question directly

What is the purpose of practicing speaking using tongue twisters?

• To recite poetry

• To improve diction and pronunciation

• To learn new vocabulary

• To improve reading speed

What is the main goal of improving English pronunciation according to the text?

• To win a competition

• To communicate clearly

• To memorise vocabulary

• To impress others

What is the format of the Spoken Interaction part of the Oral Communication exam?

• Candidate engages in a discussion a topic of his/her own choice

• Candidate writes response on a piece of paper

• Candidates engage in a discussion on a topic based on the video clip

• Candidate plan and deliver a response to a video clip

How many minutes does a candidate have to watch the video and plan his/her response while preparing for the Oral Examination?

The notes that a candidate writes on the paper for Planned Response will be assessed.

• True

• False

How many minutes does a candidate have to provide their planned responses during the Oral Examination?