CONFIDENTIAL 2 LG/MAY 2021/ELC650 (SET2)

Workplace Simulation (Pair Work – 25%)

SITUATION 1

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given three (3) minutes to prepare.
● You are given eight (8) minutes to present.
● Use the appropriate language expressions required in the situation.
● Engage in small talk before you and your partner discuss the main issue.

SITUATION

You have just started working at a company for six months. You notice that you have not been
included to be part of any work-related project. This situation has demotivated you. You
confide in one of your colleagues that you have been missing out on important projects and
how this makes you feel that you are being sidelined. Both of you discuss how to solve this
problem.

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Workplace Simulation (Pair Work – 25%)

SITUATION 2

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given three (3) minutes to prepare.
● You are given eight (8) minutes to present.
● Use the appropriate language expressions required in the situation.
● Engage in small talk before you and your partner discuss the main issue.

SITUATION

Your colleague has been instructed by the head of department to attend an event on his/her
behalf. Unfortunately, your colleague is unable to attend the event due to a doctor’s
appointment scheduled on that day. He/she approaches you to discuss ways to inform the
head of department regarding this matter.

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Workplace Simulation (Pair Work – 25%)

SITUATION 3

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given three (3) minutes to prepare.
● You are given eight (8) minutes to present.
● Use the appropriate language expressions required in the situation.
● Engage in small talk before you and your partner discuss the main issue.

SITUATION

Your company has allowed the staff to work from home and hence, the implementation of an
e-attendance system. The head of the human resource department has received complaints
that some of the staff have not been clocking-in and clocking-out as required. You and your
colleague have been asked to suggest ways to encourage and remind the staff to use this
system effectively.

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CONFIDENTIAL 5 LG/MAY 2021/ELC650 (SET2)

Workplace Simulation (Pair Work – 25%)

SITUATION 4
(This situation is for a group of three.)

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given three (3) minutes to prepare.
● You are given eight (8) minutes to present.
● Use the appropriate language expressions required in the situation.
● Engage in small talk before you and your partner discuss the main issue.

SITUATION

Your head of department has selected you and two other colleagues to handle a project that
could profit the company. However, you and your team members notice that the time given to
complete the project is insufficient. Discuss ways to ensure the project finishes on time.

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CONFIDENTIAL 6 LG/MAY 2021/ELC650 (SET2)

Workplace Simulation (Pair Work – 25%)

SITUATION 5
(This situation is for a group of three.)

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given three (3) minutes to prepare.
● You are given eight (8) minutes to present.
● Use the appropriate language expressions required in the situation.
● Engage in small talk before you and your partner discuss the main issue.

SITUATION

You have just finished a meeting with your human resource management, reviewing your job
performance for the past one year. They mentioned that you have failed to submit a few tasks
on time. However, they did not provide any evidence as proof. This has affected your chance
to be promoted. You approach your colleagues for ideas to deal with this situation.

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Workplace Simulation (Pair work – 25%)

SITUATION 6

(This situation is for a group of three.)

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given three (3) minutes to prepare.
● You are given eight (8) minutes to present.
● Use the appropriate language expressions required in the situation.
● Engage in small talk before you and your partner discuss the main issue.

SITUATION

You and your colleagues are having a break together at the office pantry. One of your
colleagues jokingly body-shames the office secretary who has just walked past you. You and
another colleague disapprove of his/her behaviour. Both of you politely address the issue and
help your colleague understand the effects of his/her action.

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