TIPS & QUESTIONS Compiled & Prepared by Ms Amyra Allysha 1119/3 SPEAKING
The speaking test is taken by all Form 5 students and constitutes 25% on their overall grade. The test is paired format - 2 candidates take the test together. The duration of the test is approximately 13 minutes. 3 parts Phase 1 (General Questions) Phase 2 (Background & Daily routine) Individual Response Individual Long Turn Discussion
Part 1 (Individual Response) – Phase 1 (General Questions) QUESTIONS ON YOUR BACKGROUND / BIODATA QUESTIONS RESPONSES Good morning/afternoon/evening. Good morning/afternoon/evening, teacher/sir/ ma’am/teacher. What’s your name? My name is… and you can call me.. I am… and you can call me… Where do you live? Where do you come from? Where are you from? I live at… I come from.. How do you come to school? Do you come to school by…? I come to school by.. How old are you? I’m …. Part 1 (Individual Response) – Phase 2 (Daily Routine) • Candidates answer individual everyday questions – background & daily routine. QUESTIONS ON YOUR DAILY ROUTINE – THINGS THAT YOU ALWAYS DO QUESTIONS RESPONSES What do you normally do after you wake up? After I waking up, I always/normally… (wash my face/check my phone/drink water) How do you spend your leisure time/free time?/What do you usually do on weekends? During my leisure time/free time, I always.. What is the best activity you can do with friends? The best activity I can do with friends is.. (playing online games because…) Do you have a special skill? Yes, I do. My special skill is… What is your favourite food? My favourite food is… How often do you eat your favourite food? I usually eat my favourite food at least (twice/thrice a week). What is your favourite teacher’s name? My favourite teacher’s name is… What do you like about him/her (your teacher)? I like him/her because of.. (his/her passion in teaching. He/She makes it easier for me to understand the lesson in a short period of time). 3 – 4 mins
Part 2 (Individual Long-turn) • Individual long turn with a listening candidate response question. • Candidate A talk about the topic, Candidate B listens then answer HOTS question. • After that, Candidate B will talk about another topic, Candidate A listens then answer HOTS question. • You only have 20 seconds to prepare – no writing down notes allowed! • Cannot bring any paper • Organise your points properly – follow the points given. HELPFUL TIPS FOR PART 2 • Look at the sentence used – past tense or present tense? • Must talk about ALL the points – follow the sequence • For a point that use ‘why?’, you must use because to provide reason(s) Example: If you enjoyed yourself (why/why not?) Repeat the sentence and use I / my / myself I enjoyed myself because . . . • Better to use sequence connectors/cohesive devices - First, - After that, / Moreover, / Then, / Next, - Lastly / Finally, • End your talking with That’s all, teacher. Thank you. 3 – 4 mins
Your dream job Talk about your dream job. You should say: • The name of the job • The skills you need for the job • If you prefer to work in a small company (why/why not?) • If you prefer working in a team (why/why not) Your favourite device Talk about your favourite device. You should say: • What the device is • What you can do with the device • How the device helps you in your life • If you would be able to go without it for a week (why/why not?) Your future plans Talk about your future plans. You should say: • What your plans are after the SPM • Reasons for your plans • Who inspires you to have such plans • What you will have to do to fulfil your plans Your favourite music Talk about your favourite music. You should say: • The type of music that you like • The origin of the music • Why you like that particular type of music • Why music is important to you Your favourite part of the day Talk about your favourite part of the day. You should say: • Which part of the day you enjoy (morning/afternoon/evening/night) • Why you like this part of the day • What you do at this time • If you think it is important for people to take a break during their favourite part of the day (why/why not)
Your biggest fear Talk about your biggest fear. You should say: • What you consider to be your biggest fear • Why you feel that way • Why you can do to overcome your fear • If you think it is important for people to face their fears (why/why not?) A family celebration Talk about a family celebration you had recently. You should say: • What the event was • What you did there • If you enjoyed yourself (why/why not?) • Why family celebrations are important in Malaysia A person you admire Talk about a person you admire. You should say: • Who this person is • What this person looks like • Why you admire this person • If you think it is important for people to have good role models (why/why not?) Technology in education Talk about the use of technology in education in recent times. You should say: • What technology is used • How the technology improves learning • What the drawbacks of the technology are • If the technology is suitable for all students (why/why not?) Environmental pollution Talk about one type of environmental pollution. You should say: • What causes this environmental pollution • What effects this environmental pollution has • Who should be held responsible • If current efforts to solve the pollution are working (why/why not?)
Shopping Talk about your shopping experience. You should say: • Where you normally shop • Who you shop with • If you enjoy it (why/why not?) • Why shopping is a popular activity Your favourite movie Talk about your favourite movie You should say: • What title of the movie is • What you like about the movie • The lessons found in the movie • Why movies are important to society A memorable book Talk about a memorable book you read You should say: • What the title is • What is it about • How you felt when you read it • If you would recommend others to read it (why/why not) Best birthday present Talk about the best birthday present you ever received You should say: • What the present was • Why it was special • Who gave you the present • If you like to receive a present (why/why not) A best friend Talk about your best friend You should say: • What your best friend looks like • How you met • What you have in common • What activities you do together
Part 2 (Individual Long-Turn): Sample (Candidate A) Talk about a family holiday you had recently. • Where you went First, I went to… - Genting Highlands. It’s located in Pahang. • What you did there After that, my siblings/family and I (did). . . . . . - rode gondola at Awana SkyWay to go to Genting SkyWorlds. - We had the best moments there as we got to see breath-taking view on the top of the hills while enjoying cold breeze. • If you enjoyed yourself (why / why not?) Then, I also enjoyed myself because . . . . . . . . . . . (You can give 2 reasons if you want) - I finally got to release my stress due to online learning for almost a year. - Besides, I had the chance to experience snowfall at Genting Winter Wonderland although it’s just man-made snow. • Why family holidays are important Lastly, I think that/ In my opinion, family holidays are important because . . . . . . . . . . . . . (You can give 2 reasons if you want) - we were able to strengthen the bond with my family members especially my parents who were always busy with their work. - Moreover, we get to explore new attractions and places in this country. That’s all from me. Thank you. After Candidate A has finished, Candidate B has to answer a few questions related to Candidate A’s topic. Interlocutor: What was the last holiday you had? Did you have a good time? Why? Candidate B: The last celebration I had was during my . . . . I had a good time because . . . . . . . (give a reason)
Part 3 (Discussion) ✓ You must be able to talk about the topic assigned with your partner. ✓ You must listen attentively to your partner’s ideas so that you can keep the turn – taking in the conversation going by adding more ideas to what has been said by your partner. ✓ You must use all the information given to keep the conversation alive and ongoing. Interlocutor: Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes. The task will have two parts. In the first part, you will discuss something with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second part, you will have another minute to make a decision together. All right? Let’s begin with the discussion task. It is important to manage your stress well. Here are some ways for students to manage their stress and a question for you to discuss. First, you have some time to look at the task. Interlocutor: Now, talk to each other about ways for students to manage their stress. 4 – 5 mins What are the ways for students to manage stress? exercise talk about the problem have a hobby mindfulness activity get enough sleep take a break
PART 3 DISCUSSION (PAIRS) A Hello, ____________________________ ✔ Greet your friend B Hi, _______________________________ ✔ Greet your friend A Let’s talk about ________________________________ . * Use the question from the bubble map ✔ State the topic ✔ Give some background context B I think ________________________________ is a good idea because _________________________________________ Do you agree (with me)? ✔ Give opinion ✔ Give reason ✔ Ask if your friend agrees A I agree. / I don’t really agree. Well, I think _____________________________ is a better idea because ________________________________________ Do you think so, too? ✔ Agree/Disagree ✔ Give opinion ✔ Give reason ✔ Ask if your friend agrees B I think you are right. / I’m afraid I don’t agree. Well, I think _____________________________ is a better idea because ________________________________________ Would you agree with that? ✔ Agree/Disagree ✔ Give opinion ✔ Give reason ✔ Ask if your friend agrees A Yes, I totally agree with you. / I don’t think that is a very good idea. It would be better if you ______________________________ because ________________________________________ How do you think? ✔ Agree/Disagree ✔ Give opinion ✔ Give reason ✔ Ask if your friend agrees B I think both of us agree that ____________________________ is the best idea because _____________________________ Do you agree? ✔ Conclude with a choice ✔ Conclude the reason A Yes, I agree with you. _________________________ is the best choice. ✔ Agree with the choice
PART 3 DISCUSSION (PAIRS) Steps Useful Expressions 1 Greet your partner Hi! / Hello, (name of partner)! Good morning, (name of partner)! 2 State the topics / Open discussions Let’s talk / discuss about (topic). Let’s begin / start by looking at (topic). Let’s move on to (topic). Today, we are going to talk about (topic). How do you think about (topic)? Shall we start with this (topic)? To begin with, shall we talk about (topic) now? 3 Give opinion + reasons My opinion is … If I were him, I would … For me, I think that … To be honest, I’d … About (topic), I think … We should (also) … Perhaps we should … then we … It is great if we can … It is a good idea that we … I really think it’s best to … because … I think … is a good idea because … I think it would be better to … because … 4 Ask if your partner agrees How about you? What / How do you think about … ? What is your opinion about … ? So, what do you do to… ? Do you think it is important to … ? Would you agree that … ? Do you agree (with me)? Do you think so, too? 5 Agree/Disagree AGREE I agree. Yes, I totally/quite agree with you. I think you’re quite/absolutely right. Yes, I think … would be a good idea because … Actually, I think you are right … Yes, that’s a good point, I hadn’t thought of that. DISAGREE Actually, I don’t really agree. I’m afraid I don’t agree. I don’t think that is a very good idea because … Well, I don’t think you should … Are you sure about that? Do you really think that … ? I’m sure … is better because … 6 Conclusion / Decision related to topic (Choose from the options that have been discussed) So, we agree that … Right, let’s make a decision … I think we will choose … Do we think that the best one is … In the end we think … because … So, to sum up, the best choice is … So, do we agree that … is the best option?
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SINCE 2021) BAHASA INGGERIS (1119) KERTAS 3 (1119/3) – SPEAKING TEST FORM 4 MODULES – SET 1 PART 2 A Means of Communication [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 1a] A Social Networking Site [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 1a] Talk about a way you usually communicate with your friends. You should say: what the means of communication is why you prefer it if you can live without it for a day (why / why not) why we need to always keep in touch Talk about a social networking site you prefer. You should say: what the social networking site is what you use the social networking site for if it is suitable for all ages (why / why not) why social networking sites should be used carefully PART 3 [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 1a & 4b] Benefits of team activities enhance teamwork skills develop social skills learn problemsolving share different opinions receive social support improve selfconfidence
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SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SINCE 2021) BAHASA INGGERIS (1119) KERTAS 3 (1119/3) – SPEAKING TEST FORM 4 MODULES – SET 3 PART 2 An Extreme Activity [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 2a] A Charity Activity [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 2a] Talk about an extreme activity you would like to try. You should say: what the extreme activity is what you do if it is dangerous/exciting/scary (why /why not) why we should take risks sometimes Talk about a charity activity you would like to organise. You should say: what the charity activity is what programmes you have who this charity activity is for (why) why it is important to encourage young people to raise money for charities PART 3 [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 1b] Things that interest teenagers online games electronic gadgets music books fashion extreme sports
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SINCE 2021) BAHASA INGGERIS (1119) KERTAS 3 (1119/3) – SPEAKING TEST FORM 4 MODULES – SET 4 PART 2 A Film [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 2a] A Profession [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 2a & 3b] Talk about a film you like. You should say: what the film is what the film is about how this film make you feel (why) why making good films is important Talk about a profession you would like to take up. You should say: what the profession is what you do in this profession if this profession is important for the society what characteristics you need for this profession / how you can achieve your dream profession PART 3 [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 1b] Why do people prefer desktop computer? larger memory difficult to steal easier to repair bigger keyboard and screen electricity powered cheaper
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SINCE 2021) BAHASA INGGERIS (1119) KERTAS 3 (1119/3) – SPEAKING TEST FORM 4 MODULES – SET 5 PART 2 A Person You Admire [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 2a] A Common Crime in Your City [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 2b] Talk about a person you admire. You should say: who this person is what this person looks like why you admire this person if you think it is important for people to have good role models (why / why not) Talk about the most common crime in your city. You should say: what the crime is who the common victims are why such crime happens if it is a good idea for the public to try to stop a criminal (why / why not) PART 3 [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 2a] Useful things for charity books clothes money food shelter medicine
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SINCE 2021) BAHASA INGGERIS (1119) KERTAS 3 (1119/3) – SPEAKING TEST FORM 4 MODULES – SET 6 PART 2 An Accident [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 2b] A Place to Shop [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 3a] Talk about an accident you had read / heard / witnessed /encountered before. You should say: what the accident was what the cause of the accident was how you felt about it if accidents can be prevented (why / why not) Talk about your place to shop. You should say: what the place is what you buy why you choose to shop there if it is important to choose the right place to shop (why / why not) PART 3 [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 3a] Why do people shop online? no crowds timesaving better prices convenient wide variety follow the trend
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SINCE 2021) BAHASA INGGERIS (1119) KERTAS 3 (1119/3) – SPEAKING TEST FORM 4 MODULES – SET 7 PART 2 An Unforgettable Shopping Experience [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 3a] My Ideal Job [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 3b] Talk about an unforgettable shopping experience you had. You should say: what the unforgettable shopping experience is what you do if it you enjoyed yourself (why/why not?) why choosing the right place to shop is important Talk about your ideal job. You should say: what the ideal job is what you do why you choose this job if we should be choosy in deciding the job available for us (why / why not) PART 3 [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 3a] Good shopping habits stick to strict budget keep credit card at home wait for sales go to second hand stores use a budgeting app buy after 30 days
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SINCE 2021) BAHASA INGGERIS (1119) KERTAS 3 (1119/3) – SPEAKING TEST FORM 4 MODULES – SET 8 PART 2 A Part-time Job [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 3b] A Careless Mistake [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 4b] Talk about a part-time job you would like to try. You should say: what the part-time job is what you do why you choose it if working experience is important (why / why not) Talk about a careless mistake you ever made. You should say: what the mistake is what happened if it changes your life why making mistakes is important in life PART 3 [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 3b] Ways retailers make buyers shop more gigantic sales signs extra-large carts or shopping bags maze-like store layouts moodcalming music limited time offers freebies
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SINCE 2021) BAHASA INGGERIS (1119) KERTAS 3 (1119/3) – SPEAKING TEST FORM 4 MODULES – SET 9 PART 2 An Unused Item [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 3a] An Overspending [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 3b] Talk about an item you bought but unused. You should say: what the item is/was why you bought it what you do/did with it if impulsive purchase brings more harm than good (why / why not) Talk about a time when you overspent money. You should say: when the time was what happened how you felt about it if overspending should be avoided (why / why not) PART 3 [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 3b] Things to consider when choosing a career interests / passion skills attitude to work job availability financial goals experiences
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SINCE 2021) BAHASA INGGERIS (1119) KERTAS 3 (1119/3) – SPEAKING TEST FORM 4 MODULES – SET 10 PART 2 A Change in Life [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 4a] A Challenge as a Teen [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 4a] Talk about a change you experience being a teen. You should say: what the change is how you adapt to the change what you have gained/lost from the change if it is important to experience changes in our lives (why / why not) Talk about the biggest challenge you experience as a teen. You should say: what the challenge is how it affects you what you have done to face the challenge if challenges are important in our lives (why / why not) PART 3 [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 4a] Which is suitable for educational purposes? the Internet e-books interactive whiteboard CDs / DVDs virtual reality social media
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SINCE 2021) BAHASA INGGERIS (1119) KERTAS 3 (1119/3) – SPEAKING TEST FORM 4 MODULES – SET 11 PART 2 A Family Celebration [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 4b] A Missing Item [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 4a] Talk about a family celebration you had recently. You should say: what the celebration was what you did there if you enjoyed yourself (why / why not) why family celebrations are important in Malaysia Talk about a time when you lost someone’s belonging. You should say: what belonging it was how it happened what you did to solve the problem if trusting someone with our belongings is easy (why / why not) PART 3 [Full Blast! Plus 4, Module 4a] Importat elements of a good school clear goals and directions honourable values conducive learning environment quality leadership ongoing evaluation parent and community support