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SPRINT FOR MUET
SPEAKING
MODULE
2020

Compiled By
SOPHIA MUSTAFFA KAMAL

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TASK A

1. Introduction

• A very good morning/afternoon to the examiners and my fellow candidates
• The situation I’ve been given is ……….
• In my opinion………..

2. Content

• Firstly,………….
• (Give elaboration)…………
• (Give example/s)
• Secondly,…….
• (Give elaboration)
• (Give example/s)

3. Closure

• In conclusion,…….
• My advice/suggestion/recommendation is ………

TASK B

1. Introduction

• A very good morning/afternoon to the examiners and my fellow candidates
again

• We are here to discuss……….
• Let’s begin our discussion

2. Content

• I agree/ disagree with A/B/C/D ideas. This is because …………..
• I would like to maintain with my point. As I mentioned before …………

3. Closure
• As a conclusion……….

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USEFUL PHRASES FOR TASK B

A. To Initiate A Discussion

1. To start a discussion

• I would like to start the discussion by saying that...
• We are here to discuss ...
• I would like to express my view regarding this matter ...
• Let's look at some possible solutions ...
• Let's begin this/our discussion by ...
• Allow me to begin ...
• May I begin by saying ...

2. To ask for an opinion

• What is your opinion?
• What do you think about ...?
• What is your view on ...?
• May I know your opinion regarding ...?
• What do you feel about ...?
• Do you agree that...?
• What do you think we can do to ...?
• Would you like to share your opinion on ...?
• Would you like to offer your comments ...?

3. To give an opinion/state point of view

• I think ...
• I believe ...
• I must say ...
• In my opinion ...
• From my point of view ...
• I would say that ...
• Personally, I feel ...
• I am sure that ...
• As far as I am concerned ...
• I am of the opinion that ...
• I am convinced that ...
• It seems to me that ...
• I must say that ...
• It's clear to me that ...

4.To express strong agreement

• I strongly agree.
• I agree completely.

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• That is certainly true.
• Yes. I am sure you are right.
• Absolutely!
• Exactly! I couldn't agree with you more
• You have hit the nail on the head ...
• You've made your point very clear.
• You have made an absolutely convincing argument. I completely agree ...

5. To express agreement

• I agree with you.
• You are right.
• That is true.
• I share the same view.
• I am of the same opinion.
• 1 am glad you mentioned that.
• I see your point.

6. To express partial agreement

• You could be right but ...
• That is true but ...
• I see your point but ...
• You have a point but...
• That may be so but ...
• Your suggestion is good but ...
• I do not entirely agree with you.
• I agree to a certain extent, but ...
• That's true to a certain extent, but
• I think you are right to say that. However, ...
• It sounds like a good idea, but ...

7. To express strong disagreement

• I disagree completely.
• That can't be true at all.
• That is absolutely untrue.
• That's totally out of the question.
• No. I don't like this suggestion.

8. To express disagreement

• I disagree.
• I don't see it that way.
• I beg to differ.
• I don't think so.
• I am not convinced that your suggestion will work.
• This will give rise to other problems.
• On the contrary, ...

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• I understand what you're saying but I don't think that's practical/the correct solution.
• I would consider ... as more important ...
• I think it would be better if ...
• I think you are mistaken.

9. To signal a contrasting idea

• However, ...
• But ...
• In contrast ...
• On the other hand ...
• From a different point of view ...
• Looking at the other side of the argument

B. Maintaining A Discussion

1.To make a strong suggestion

• We must ...

• There is no other way except ...
• There is no alternative but to ...
• The only solution to this problem is…..

2. To make a suggestion

• I would suggest that ...
• My suggestion is ...
• I recommend that ...
• I would like to propose that ...
• I think we should ...
• How about...?
• I think it is a good idea if ...
• Don't you think we should ...
• My recommendation is ...
• In my opinion, we could ...

3. To ask for a suggestion

• What is your suggestion?
• What would you suggest?
• What do you think?
• What is your opinion?
• What are your views regarding this?
• Do you have any suggestions?
• Is there anything you would like to say about this?
• What is your comment regarding this?
• Would you like to comment on this?

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4. To present solutions

• One solution is to ...
• One possibility is ...
• One way is to ...
• Another solution is ...
• We could either ... or ...
• There are three ways to solve this problem. Firstly ...

5. To contrast and justify choices

• XX has the advantage of ... but ZZ ...
• While XX has some advantages, ZZ is still a better choice because ...
• XX would be able to ... but ZZ ...
• XX sounds good but YY is better because ...
• XX is a better choice because ...
• The best solution is ... because ...

6. To accept ideas/opinions/suggestions

• That's a good idea.
• That sounds great!
• That's fine with me.
• I can't agree more.
• I support your suggestion.
• I have no objection to that.
• Your suggestion is acceptable to me.
• I am in favour of Candidate C's suggestion.
• That's a great suggestion. You've got my support.
• You've made your point very clear.

7. To reject ideas/opinions/suggestions

• I appreciate your opinion but...
• I do see your point but ...
• I understand your concern but...
• That is interesting but...
• You have a good point there but...
• I am sorry, I can't agree with you.
• I am afraid we do not share the same opinion.
• I am sorry, I can't accept what you have just said.

8. To ask for clarification

• What do you mean by ...?
• I am sorry I missed your point. Could you please explain ...
• I am afraid I am not quite sure of what you meant. Could you please clarify ...
• Sorry, 1 don't follow you. Would you mind giving an example?
• Can you please explain further on ...?

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• Do you mean to say that ...
• May I know why ...?
• Do you mind telling me more about ...?
• I'm not sure I understand your point. Could you please explain that to me again?

9. To give clarification

• What I meant was ...
• Sure, I was trying to point out that...
• Certainly, one good example would be ...
• Let me explain how ...
• My point is ...

10. To persuade

• I wonder if you have thought of ...
• Don't you think ...
• Maybe you should consider ...
• Have you considered ...
• I can assure you that...
• Wouldn't it be a good idea to ...

11. To interrupt

• Excuse me, can you please repeat what you have just said?
• Excuse me, can you please clarify that? Allow me to interrupt ...
• Excuse me, but isn't it true that ...
• Sorry to interrupt but I have to say this ... Excuse me, could I just ask you a quick

question?
• I am sorry to interrupt but I think we need to get back to our topic.
• I am sorry I have to stop you. Can we get back to our topic on ...?

C. Closing a Discussion

1. To summarize main points

• In short ...
• To sum up ...
• I will briefly summarize the main points.
• Allow me to go over the key points.
• Let's sum up what has been mentioned so far.

2. To conclude

• In conclusion, ..
• As a conclusion,
• To conclude, ...
• In a nutshell, ...

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3. To state a group discussion

• We all agree that ...
• Our decision is that ...
• We have decided that ...
• We have come to the conclusion that ...
• We have come to an agreement that...

4. To end the discussion

• Does anyone have anything else to say? Otherwise, we shall end this discussion here.
• If you have nothing more to add, we shall stop here.
• It has been an interesting discussion.
• Since we have come to an agreement, I guess it is time to end our discussion.
• As all of you are in agreement, let's bring this discussion to a close.

5. To close the discussion

• Thank you for your contributions to this discussion.
• Thank you for a fruitful and interesting discussion.
• Thank you very much for your attention and participation.
• I hope you have enjoyed this discussion. Thank you.

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WHAT IF NOT EVERYONE CAN AGREE?

3 Agree 'In conclusion, most of us agree that …………………………...
1 Disagree Thank you for your attention.

2 Agree 'To conclude, we are unable to come to a group decision
2 Disagree because some of us believe that …………………… because
…………………….. The rest of us, on the other hand, are of
the opinion that ……………. because
…………………………………….Thank you.'

No one agrees 'We are unable to come to an agreement on
with anyone …………………….. All of us strongly believe in our own views

though we agree with some of the arguments presented.

Thank you for your contribution to this discussion.'

Partial agreement • Most of us agree that ...
or total
disagreement • Two of us agree that ... while the other two of us believe that
...

• We could not reach a group decision because some of us
strongly think that ...while the rest of us believe that ...

• We are unable to come to a solid decision because some of
us strongly believe that ... while the others think that ...

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Fill in the table below using suitable expressions

EXPRESSION FUNCTION
When greeting before starting the
discussion
When opening a discussion

When introducing the subject

When asking for an opinion

When suggesting an advantage

When expressing agreement /
disagreement

When partially agreeing /
disagreeing with the view

After giving your viewpoint in a
discussion

When interrupting a discussion

When asking for repetition

When asking for clarification

When persuading someone to
come for another round of
discussion

When taking leave after the
discussion

When ending the discussion

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PRACTICE 1

People say travelling alone builds characters. What are the advantages of travelling
alone?

A. You learn to be independent
B. You learn to manage to manage your own budget
C. You learn to plan your own itinerary
D. You learn to be safety conscious

PRACTICE 2
There are several factors which contribute to the success of a student association.
What are some of them?

A. Having an efficient committee. Elaborate
B. Having active members. Elaborate
C. Having interesting activities. Elaborate
D. Having sufficient fund. Elaborate

PRACTICE 3

Your college is planning to organise its 20th anniversary. What are ways to raise
money for the event?

A. Sell used items. Elaborate
B. Organise food fair. Elaborate
C. Ask for sponsorship. Elaborate
D. Organise charity shows. Elaborate

PRACTICE 4

Respect has to be earned. What are some ways to earn respect from others?

A. We must be trustworthy. Elaborate
B. We must have strong principle. Elaborate
C. We must be considerate. Elaborate
D. We must lead by example. Elaborate

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PRACTICE 5

People are happy for many reasons

A. Money. Elaborate
B. Health. Elaborate
C. Personal freedom. Elaborate
D. Good friends. Elaborate

PRACTICE 6

Exercising is not as easy as it seems. How can people motivate themselves to
exercise?

A. By rewarding themselves after exercising. Elaborate
B. By having an exercise partner. Elaborate
C. By joining a fitness club. Elaborate
D. By doing different types of exercises. Elaborate

PRACTICE 7

There are many benefits of learning an additional language. What are some of
them?

A. It increases job opportunities. Elaborate
B. It makes travelling easier. Elaborate
C. It provides more entertainment choice. Elaborate
D. It widens the circle of friends. Elaborate

PRACTICE 8

Pollution remain a serious global problem. How can we reduce pollution?

A. Reduce the use of paper. Elaborate
B. Use public transport. Elaborate
C. Reduce the use of plastic products. Elaborate
D. Reduce the use of electricity. Elaborate

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PRACTICE 9

You are discussing the qualities of a good employer. What are the qualities of a good
employer?

A. Being kind
B. Being fair
C. Being disciplined
D. Being responsible

PRACTICE 10

Malaysia is a very popular tourist destination because of its many attractions. What
are some of these attractions?

A. Beautiful beaches
B. Shopping malls
C. Historical places
D. Interesting theme parks

PRACTICE 11

There are some advantages living in a rural area. What are some of the
advantages?

A. The cost of living is low
B. There is not much pollution
C. The pace of life is not hectic
D. The community helps and supports each other strongly

PRACTICE 12

Your family is going to organise a wedding. What are some of the aspects to be
considered?

A. The size of the venue
B. The location of the venue
C. The cost and service provided at the venue
D. The food and entertainment available at the venue

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PRACTICE 13

A developing country may deal with certain problems. What are some of the
problems?

A. Poverty
B. Crime
C. Illiteracy
D. Unemployment

PRACTICE 14

You are planning to get married soon. What do you need to start saving for?

A. The wedding
B. The honeymoon
C. A house
D. A new car

PRACTICE 15

There are many benefits in studying overseas. What are the benefits?

A. It widens or experience
B. It improves our language skills
C. It makes us more independent
D. It increases our job prospects

PRACTICE 16

There are many interesting places in the school. What are some of the places?

A. The classroom
B. The school filed
C. The canteen
D. The library

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PRACTICE 17

Social media has become very popular. What are some of the uses?

A. Helping people to make more friends easily
B. Providing a way to conduct business
C. Enabling the sharing of photo and videos
D. Allowing free expression of view and opinions

PRACTICE 18

As Malaysians, we are proud of many things. What are some of them?

A. Our multicultural identity
B. Our sports achievements
C. Our tourist attractions
D. Our education system

PRACTICE 19

Being a good friend requires certain qualities. What are some of the qualities?

A. Bing patient and understanding
B. Being honest and sincere
C. Being kind and generous
D. Being cheerful and fun to be with

PRACTICE 20

Many factors contribute in making effective presentation. What are some of them?

A. Style of delivery
B. Use of language
C. Choice of topic
D. Use of multimedia

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PRACTICE 21

Rural residents should have access to basic necessities. What are some of these?

A. Clean water
B. Medicals facilities
C. Public transportation
D. Electricity

PRACTICE 22

We should protect our environment. which aspect of our environment should we pay
particular attention to?

A. Sea
B. Forest
C. Rivers
D. Air

PRACTICE 23

Your friend would like to choose a career that would allow him to serve the society.
Suggest a suitable choice of career

A. Becoming a police officer
B. Becoming a firefighter
C. Becoming a doctor
D. Becoming a teacher

PRACTICE 24

You are reaching a point in your life where you want major changes. Suggest some
changes.

A. A change in appearance
B. A change in occupation
C. A change in place of living
D. A change in lifestyle

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PRACTICE 25

Some road accidents are caused by drivers with bad habits. What are some of these
bad habits?

A. Driving recklessly
B. Texting while driving
C. Eating and drinking while driving
D. Paying too much attention to activities along the road

PRACTICE 26

Children today are spending too much time on social media. What are some ways to
solve this problem?

A. Parents can control their children’s use of social media
B. Parents can educate their children about the dangers of spending so much

time on social media
C. Parents can encourage their children to take up other activities
D. Parents can set a good example on proper social media use

PRACTICE 27

A good father has many qualities. What are some of the important qualities a good
father should have?

A. A good father should be patient with his father
B. A good father should be generous to his children
C. A good father should be firm with his children
D. A good father should be able to joke with his children

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