PART 1

General Questions

This is the part where students answer to some simple questions. e.g. name, age, class, mood, etc.

There should be no mark given from this part. It aims to help student get comfortable when starting the test.

PART 2 (15 marks)
Picture Story
This is a new exposure for our students, students will be assessed in pair but each is given a different picture story to talk about.

How to prepare:

1. As you can see, the pictures are pretty straight forward and we should get our students to get used to some of the languages used in story telling.
2. Learn to notice the little things in the pictures.  Many students would lose the opportunities to use the language if they only talk about 1or 2 things from each little picture.

PART 3 (5 marks)

This part involves two students talking to each other, what they are expected to do:

 make a personal choice

  give reasons

 compare and contrast the pros and cons

 agree or disagree

 conclude

This is harder for most students because it not only needs you to have the language to say the things you want to say, it also requires you to think about what makes your choice better? 

How to prepare:

1. Enough language (words) to form your points/arguments.

2. Enough general knowledge to make a decision. (HOTS)

Speaking all comes down to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Teacher’s job is to guide you through the process but YOU have to be willing to try and make mistakes.

Speaking is where you’re allowed to make so many mistakes and still make sense as long as your message is sent accross. Pay attention to how English speakers form their sentences. Play that
in your mind for many times. And try using them in your everyday life. It works magic.