MUET 1:LISTENING
PAPER CODE
800/1
DESCRIPTION
Duration 30 minutes
Weighting 25%
Maximum Score 90
Number of tasks 2
Task format Part 1: Individual Presentation
Individual presentation based on a written prompt
Preparation : 2 minutes
Presentation : 2 minutes
Part 2: Group Discussion
Group discussion based on a written question and 5
prompts in the form of a mind map.
Preparation : 3 minutes
Discussion : 8 to 12 minutes
TOPIC Contemporary Issues
EXAM TIPS
• Practice to control your 2 minutes
and
• Write in point form (keywords)
• Maintain a good eye contact, body gesture and voice
projection
GUIDELINES
The aim of the MUET Paper 2 Speaking Test is
to assess candidates on ability to present
ideas in an individual presentation as well as
to in a small group by exchanging
views and opinions.
The task for Part 1 and Part 2 will be
thematically related.
GUIDELINES
Part 1: Individual Presentation
The candidates
One situation is Each candidate is
given to all the are given 2 given 2 minutes to
candidates. Each minutes(per present his/her
candidate will candidate) to
receive a different prepare (write) opinions.
suggestion/opinion their responses.
/view/solution to TIPS:
the situation
TIPS: *take a deep breath.
*come up with 3 *gain maximum
TIPS: main points/reasons. confident
*put yourself in *write keywords * show an excellent eye
contact, body gesture
the situation .
and voice projection
GUIDELINES
Part 2: Group Discussion
The candidates are
A new situation (in The candidates are given 8 to 12
mind map form) given 3 minutes (per minutes to discuss
with five ideas is group) to prepare the topic and come
given to all the (write) their to a group decision
candidates. arguments/points on the best
suggestion/opinion/
TIPS: view/solution to the
situation.
*put yourself in the
situation. TIPS: TIPS:
* choose the best idea (you *come up with 3 main * maintain an effective eye
can choose more than points/reasons. contact, body gesture and voice
one). projection
*write keywords * take turn- don’t wait
* try to come up with your
own new idea- extra mark * Be in the discussion
*be generous not dangerous
DURING THE EXAM
HOW TO ANSWER: INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION
Read and understand the situation (try to relate to yourself)
- analyse carefully
- find keywords
Plan and prepare the responses (write)- in point form
Provide 3 main points/reasons =TS1-elaboration-supporting detail-example-concluding sentence
=TS2-elaboration-supporting detail-example-concluding sentence
=TS1-elaboration-supporting detail-example-concluding sentence
Deliver a MATURE presentation = greet the audience
=introduction
=TS1
=TS2
=TS3
=conclusion
DURING THE EXAM
HOW TO ANSWER: INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION
• Read and understand the situation (try to relate to yourself)
• analyse carefully
1 • find keywords
•Plan and prepare the responses (write)- in point form
• Provide 3 main points/reasons
• TS1-elaboration-supporting detail-example-concluding sentence
2 • TS2-elaboration-supporting detail-example-concluding sentence
• TS3-elaboration-supporting detail-example-concluding sentence
• Deliver a MATURE
3 presentation
DURING THE EXAM
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION: MATURE PRESENTATION
TS 1 TS 2 TS 3 CONCLUSION
GREET THE AUDIENCE INTRODUCTION (WRAP UP)
DURING THE EXAM
HOW TO ANSWER: GROUP DISCUSSION
Read and understand the situation (diagram)
Choose the best idea (you can choose more than one). You are advised to come
up with your own new idea (extra mark will be awarded)
Plan and prepare the responses (write)- in point form
Provide at least 3 main points/reasons:
TS1-elaboration-supporting detail-example-concluding sentence
TS2-elaboration-supporting detail-example-concluding sentence
TS3-elaboration-supporting detail-example-concluding sentence
Deliver a lively group discussion
Closing-Conclusion- decide the best idea
DURING THE EXAM
GROUP DISCUSSION: LIVELY DISCUSSION
YOUR AGREE
PASS DECIDE
GREET THE AUDIENCE INTRODUCTION STAND AND
TS 1 BATTON APPOSE THE BEST IDEA
Tips: you need to appoint (before hand) one student to start the discussion and one student to end the
discussion (closing) .
DURING THE EXAM
1.2 meter
CANDIDATE A CANDIDATE B
EXAMINER 1 EXAMINER 2
1.2 meter 1.2 meter
CANDIDATE D 1.2 meter CANDIDATE C
THE MUET SPEAKING PAPER
MUET Paper 2 Speaking (800/2) consists of 2 parts.
• Part 1 – Individual Presentation - 2 minutes to prepare, 2 minutes to present.
- stimulus given (a statement of one situation with
different suggestion for each candidate)
• Part 2 – Group Discussion - 3 minutes to prepare, 10-12 minutes to present.
- stimulus given (a diagram with 5 options)
- come up with the best option (group decision)
# Duration of the test is 30 minutes for each group