TOPIC FOR MID-TERM EXAMINATION CONVERSATION DHAV

10 - 2016
Topic 1: Two friends talk together about an unusual hobby. Student 1 is
really in favor of that pastime, but student 2 strongly disagree with that.
You talk and give reasons for your idea. Then come up with a conclusion.
Topic 2: Two collegues (three), who are quite close to each other, meet
somewhere outside the office and talk about their high school time ( e.g.
your friends, your study, your teachers, your mistake, your pride, your
dream, happiest or saddest moments, your first love......) and a bad
experience each person had during that time.
Topic 3: Two (three) neighbors are very tired because their children keep
making messes (their toys, food, clothes, even damage some of your
stuff.....). You talk about their children now and compare them to your
childhood, share some good ways to bring them up.
Topic 4: A son (daughter) has recently taken up a new challenging hobby.
Your parent(s) doesnt support that because it is dangerous, takes time
and it is very strange to everyone in that surrounding. You try to persuade
them to let you choose what you want to do.
Topic 5: Two students (three) are from the same village, you are
childhood friends, but then one of you moved to big city with your
parents. One day, you two meet at a confference . all memories from the
good old days come flooding back. You are extremely happy to see each
other and talk about your childhood memories (a happy and a bad
memory) (e.g. your childhood friends, games, hobbies, dream....)
Instruction & requirement:
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Each group prepare your own conversation in 5-6 minutes on your

given topic

You have to use a wide range of vocabulary, correct grammartical

points, suitable language fuctions.

You have to express appropriate facial expressions, body language,

intonation.

You may choose any kinds of clothes, assesories, make-up styles, or

you can change your costumes to make your role more impressive
(this is obviously encouraged)

You have to set a logical situaltion ( greeting, situation & solution or

discussion, and closing)

Your creativity and intelligence are highly appriciated.

Your score will be given basing on:

o The success and accuracy of your conversation (50%)
o Your individual performance (50%)
Critetia for marking your conversation:
1. Lexical range
2. Grammar and accuracy
3. Fluency and coherence
4. Pronunciation and intonation
5. Facial expression and body language

Contact Ms. Hien if you have any querries.

Best regards.
Ms. Hien