Sample answer: Candidate A

Hi, a very good morning to the examiners and my fellow friends. As we are
talking about how a persons character can be influenced by another person, the
persons whom I think have the most influence in a persons life are parents.
There are three reasons why I think so.
Firstly, parents are the people whom know us since birth. We become like the
person whom we spend the most time with. Parents are the people whom we see
every day from the moment we are born, till the day we are adults. Hence, very
naturally, they become the people whom we look up to and start imitating the
way they talk, act, and even think.
My second reason is because parents are the first educators to their child
before anybody else. Table manners and basic etiquettes are taught at home, by
the parents. This gives an influence so vast that we ourselves fail to recognize it
sometimes
Thirdly, parents are the ones who impart values into our lives. Values are
assets which we hold on to for the rest of our lives and this is the greatest
influence of all. Values are what we make our decisions upon, and it is what
shapes our character.
In conclusion, I think that though there may be many others who can influence
a persons character ultimately, parents are the greatest influencers of all. With
that, I conclude my speech. Thank you very much.

Set 1
Task A:
Discuss ways to ensure the success of a group project.
Candidate A: Choose the right team
Candidate B: Distribute the work equally
Candidate C: Set a realistic plan
Candidate D: Have good teamwork among members.
Task B:
Discuss which of the ways can best ensure the success of a group project.
Set 2
Task A:
Discuss television programmes that are useful in our daily lives.
Candidate A: Television programmes on travelling
Candidate B: Television programmes on cooking
Candidate C: Television programmes on health issues
Candidate D: Television programmes on current issues
Task B:
Discuss which type of television programmes are the most useful in our daily
lives.
Set 3
Task A:
Discuss effective resolutions for water shortages.
Candidate A: Water rationing
Candidate B: Other sources
Candidate C: Water bill tariff
Candidate D: Educate people
Task B:
Discuss which of the resolutions for water shortages is the most effective.
Set 4
Task A:
Discuss the best reasons why people should grow their own fruits and
vegetables.
Candidate A: Good for the family budget
Candidate B: Good for the environment
Candidate C: Good for health
Candidate D: Good for making use of available land
Task B:
Discuss which is the best reason why people should grow their own fruits and
vegetables.
Set 5
Task A:
Discuss characteristics that make people happy.
Candidate A: Be grateful
Candidate B: Have a positive outlook
Candidate C: Have a good relationship with others
Candidate D: Have a goal
Task B:
Discuss which of the characteristics above will most likely make people happy.

Set 6
Task A:
Discuss ways to overcome tiredness.
Candidate A: Have a good sleep and rest
Candidate B: Have a balance between work and play
Candidate C: Have healthy eating habits
Candidate D: Exercise regularly
Task B:
Discuss which is the best way to overcome tiredness.
Set 7
Task A:
Discuss sectors or industries that have the best job scope.
Candidate A: Agriculture sector
Candidate B: Business sector
Candidate C: Manufacturing industry
Candidate D: Entertainment industry
Task B:
Discuss which of the sectors or industries above has the best job scope.