END OF YEAR EXAMS Fourths > Speaking Exam
SPEAKING EXAM
What is in the exam?
> you give a presentation of 1-2 minutes on a topic of your choice
> You answer questions on your presentation, and on that topic for 3 minutes
> You then answer questions on another 2 topics, for 5 minutes
> You answer questions on your presentation, and on that topic for 3 minutes
> You then answer questions on another 2 topics, for 5 minutes
How long does the exam last in total?
10 minutes
What can my presentation be on?
Examples include: A holiday; A hobby; A hero of yours or a person you admire; A Festival; Where you live; Your school life; Your healthy lifestyle; Future plans & ambitions; Shopping (favorite shops, etc); A special family occasion
How long should it be?
It should be about 200 words and contain conjugated verbs in at least 2 or 3 different tenses. It does not have to be true, but it will be easier to learn and remember if it is.
What language should I include for a top mark?
You should include adjectives, adverbs, and linking words. Give details, vary your vocabulary and give opinions. Start each sentence differently.
What sort of questions will I be asked?
First you will be asked questions about some of the things you said in your presentation (explain something in more detail, justify an opinion, etc).
Then you will be asked random questions on 2 other topics.
Then you will be asked random questions on 2 other topics.
What are the topics?
Depending on which class you are in, they will be different.
They can be any of the following: SELF,FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS; LEISURE; HOUSE & HOME LIFE; SCHOOL LIFE; HOLIDAYS; TOWN & LOCAL AREA; HEALTHY LIVING
They can be any of the following: SELF,FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS; LEISURE; HOUSE & HOME LIFE; SCHOOL LIFE; HOLIDAYS; TOWN & LOCAL AREA; HEALTHY LIVING
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