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177 SPM Bahasa Inggeris Focusmykuale-228-276
177 SPM Bahasa Inggeris Focusmykuale-228-276
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Introduce oneself
Express ideas, opinions, thoughts and feelings
Ask about and explain causes and consequences of actions, events and simple processes
Ask about and explain advantages and disadvantages of ideas, plans and arrangements
Explain and justify plans and ambitions
Keep interaction going in discourse-level exchanges by paraphrasing and rephrasing
appropriately
General information : The Speaking Test is a paired format, i.e., you will take the test with your
partner. Therefore, it is best if these practices are carried out with a partner. In the actual examination,
the instructions will be given verbally by the interlocutor.
PART 1: INTERVIEW
The questions in Phase 1 are for the candidates to introduce themselves
Preparation tips
Understanding questions
What Apakah
Where Dimanakah
When Bilakah
Why Mengapakah
Who Siapakah
Whose Kepunyaan siapakah
How do Bagaimanakah
How long Berapa lamakah
How much Berapa banyakkah/Berapakah harga
How many Berapa banyakkah
Do you Adakah awak
Which Yang mana satu
Let’s practice
Answer all questions
Phase 1
Phase 2
PRACTICE 1
PRACTICE 2
PRACTICE 3
PRACTICE 4
PRACTICE 5
Preparation tips :
You must be able to talk about the topic independently for about a minute
You must listen attentively to your partner’s topic
You must be able to answer questions about your partner’s topic
I’d like you to talk about a family celebration. First you have some time to think about
what you are going to say.
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Candidate A : ……………………………………………………………………………………….
1 minute
A family celebration
Just recently, I celebrated my parents’ 17th wedding anniversary with my siblings. On the day,
we did many activities. The celebration began with cake cutting. It was a two – tier red velvet cake,
which was both our parent’ favourite, made by all of us a day before. Then, we presented a surprise
gift which was their portrait painted by my little brother who was good at arts. My parents were
so touched. After that, few hours before we went to bed, we decided to play a board game. I
enjoyed myself because we got to spend time together as most of us are always busy with our own
schedule. Both my parents are working so we rarely have time together. In my opinion, family
celebrations are important because it creates an opportunity for family to spend time together.
Also, it helps to maintain good relationship and build stronger family bond.
Candidate B : …….……………………………………………………………………………………
approx.
20 seconds
A family celebration
Just recently, I celebrated my younger sister’s 13th birthday. I had so much fun during the
celebration because my parents brought us to eat at a famous western restaurant in the town and
treated all of us with the most delicious beef steak and spaghetti carbonara.
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PRACTICE 1
Candidate Booklet 2A
A school event
Talk about a school event you had recently participated in
*The question below will be addressed to your partner (Candidate B). It will not appear in the speaking booklet.
What was the last school event you took part in? What was it and what did you learn from it?
Candidate Booklet 2B
Dream vacation
Talk about your dream vacation
*The question below will be addressed to your partner (Candidate B). It will not appear in the speaking booklet.
If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would you go? Why do you want to go
there?
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A school event
My school had a ______________________________________________________________
We prepared many activities for __________________________________________________
There was ___________________________________________________________________
Also, there was _____________________________________________________________
I thoroughly enjoyed the ______________________________________________________
because ___________________________________________________________________
The benefits of participating in the event is _______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
A school event
The last school event that I took part was __________________________________________
In the event, I ________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
The event taught me ___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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My dream vacation
My dream vacation would be in ________________________________________________
There are so many things I wish I could there.
The first would be ____________________________________________________________
Secondly, I want to ___________________________________________________________
I would like to go there with ____________________________________________________
The place is __________________________________________________________________
and I really want to go there a second time
My dream vacation
I would love to go to ___________________________________________________________
The main reason is because _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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PRACTICE 2
Candidate Booklet 2A
*The question below will be addressed to your partner (Candidate B). It will not appear in the speaking booklet.
What movie do you like the most and why?
Candidate Booklet 2B
A memorable book
Talk about a memorable book you read
*The question below will be addressed to your partner (Candidate B). It will not appear in the speaking booklet.
What is a book you find memorable? How did you feel when you read it?
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My favourite movie
My favourite movie is _________________________________________________________
The reason I like the movie very much is because ___________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
The movie also is _____________________________________________________________
I managed to learn a lot from the movie such as _____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
My favourite movie
My favourite movie is _________________________________________________________
The reason I like the movie very much is because ___________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
The movie also is _____________________________________________________________
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A memorable book
The most memorable book I read is entitled _________________________________________
It is about ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book as the book ___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
I would definitely recommend others to read it because _______________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
A memorable book
The most memorable book I read is entitled _________________________________________
It is about ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book as the book ___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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PRACTICE 3
Candidate Booklet 2A
*The question below will be addressed to your partner (Candidate B). It will not appear in the speaking booklet.
What is the most special birthday present you received? Why is it so special?
Candidate Booklet 2B
A best friend
Talk about your best friend
*The question below will be addressed to your partner (Candidate B). It will not appear in the speaking booklet.
What is your best friend like? What do you do together?
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A best friend
My best friend is ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
We both first met _____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
We both have similar _________________________________________________________
During free time, we __________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
A best friend
My best friend is ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
During free time, we __________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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PRACTICE 4
Candidate Booklet 2A
Your hobby
Talk about your hobby
*The question below will be addressed to your partner (Candidate B). It will not appear in the speaking booklet.
What do you do for fun? Who do you do it with?
Candidate Booklet 2B
*The question below will be addressed to your partner (Candidate B). It will not appear in the speaking booklet.
What sports do you play? Why do you play that sport?
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My hobby
My hobby is _________________________________________________________________
I _____________________________________with _________________________________
I first started my hobby when ___________________________________________________
I was inspired to start the hobby when / since_______________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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PRACTICE 5
Candidate Booklet 2A
A memorable outing
Talk about a memorable outing
*The question below will be addressed to your partner (Candidate B). It will not appear in the speaking booklet.
Do you remember an outing you enjoyed? Why did you enjoy it?
Candidate Booklet 2B
*The question below will be addressed to your partner (Candidate B). It will not appear in the speaking booklet.
What is your ambition? Why do choose that ambition?
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A memorable outing
A memorable outing I had was about _______________________ ago
I went outing to _______________________________ with ___________________________
There were things I did there. ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
The reason why that outing is memorable is because __________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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My dream job
I have always wanted to be a ____________________________________________________
The reason is ________________________________________________________________
I was inspired to be a _______________________ when / since ________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
The step I have taken to achieve my dream job is ____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
My dream job
My ambition is to become a _____________________________________________________
The reason is ________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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Preparation tips :
You must be able to talk about the topic assigned with your partner
You must listen attentively to your partner’s ideas so that you can keep the turn – taking
in the conversation going by adding more ideas to what has been said by your partner
You must use all the information given to keep the conversation alive and ongoing
It is important to manage your stress well. Here are some ways for students to
manage their stress and a question for you to discuss. First, you have some time to
look at the task.
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Candidate A: So, a) let us start our discussion on what we can do to a) Initiate the
manage our stress. In my opinion, I would say that exercise is a great discussion
way to manage our stress as a student. Studying in the bedroom all day
can take a toll on us. Thus, going out for a jog or getting some fresh air
is beneficial to our well-being. b) What do you think? b) Asking for opinion
Candidate B: Yes, I agree with you. Deep breathing exercise can help
us cope with day-to-day stress, especially for students. Another way to
manage stress is by getting enough sleep. j) I believe this is the most j) Expressing opinion
crucial element in managing stress. Getting enough sleep helps us
concentrate well in our studies.
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Candidate B: a) We need to decide the most effective way to manage a) Initiating the
stress. I believe that getting enough sleep is the best way to deal with discussion
our stress. Not having enough sleep will make us feel tired, and that
contributes to our stress. b) What do you think about that? b) Asking for opinion
Interlocutor : Thank you. You’ve been talking about why people shop online, now let’s hear your
opinion on this. Do you think taking a break or rest stops you from being productive?
Candidate A: a) Let's talk about how taking a break or resting stops a) Initiating the
us from being productive. b) Do you agree with that? conversation
b) Asking for opinion
Candidate B: c) No. d) I think taking a break is a crucial element in c) Expressing
our productivity. Also, it is vital for our mental health. An overworked disagreement
brain can only lead to more stress and reduced level of concentration. d) Expressing opinion
e) I do believe that being hardworking is important as it helps us to e) Making an
strive for what we want out of life. But, taking a break is equally emphasis,
important as it helps us to perform well in our studies or work. expressing opinion
f) What do you think? f) Asking for opinion
g) Expressing
Candidate A: g) I agree with you. h) Not only that, getting adequate agreement
rest has its own benefits. In the fast-moving world that we currently h) Adding ideas
live in, taking a break or rest are demonized by other so-called high
achievers. To me, not doing something is also productive as it gives
time for our brain to rest. i) After all, all work and no play makes Jack
a dull boy. i) Making an
emphasis
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Interlocutor: Thank you, [candidate A and candidate B]. That’s the end of the Speaking test.
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PRACTICE 1
Talk about the following topic with your partner for about three minutes. The task will have two parts.
In the first part you will discuss something with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second
part, you will have another minute to make a decision together.
gain
information
advertising entertainment
Why do
people go
on the
Internet?
online
write blogs
shopping
connect
with friends
3. What do you think will happen if the world lost the internet?
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PRACTICE 2
Talk about the following topic with your partner for about three minutes. The task will have two parts.
In the first part you will discuss something with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second
part, you will have another minute to make a decision together.
counselling
problematic
students
encourage
extracurricular stricter rules
activities
How to
improve
school
discipline?
warnings
parental
participation for breaking
the rules
punishements
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PRACTICE 3
Talk about the following topic with your partner for about three minutes. The task will have two parts.
In the first part you will discuss something with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second
part, you will have another minute to make a decision together.
exercise
regularly
How to
maintain a
healthy
lifestyle?
avoid
unhealthy sleep well
habits
stay
hydrated
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PRACTICE 4
Talk about the following topic with your partner for about three minutes. The task will have two parts.
In the first part you will discuss something with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second
part, you will have another minute to make a decision together.
set
priorities
plan
set goals expenditure
What are
ways to
save
money?
enjoy free or
cheap
buy items
entertainment on sale
record
expenses
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Candidate A: I think you're right. Not only that, _________________ Practise this speaking
_________________________________________________________ activity with your
_________________________________________________________ partner using correct
Do you agree with me? intonation and
pronunciation
Candidate B: Yes, of course! ________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
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PRACTICE 5
Talk about the following topic with your partner for about three minutes. The task will have two parts.
In the first part you will discuss something with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second
part, you will have another minute to make a decision together.
1. Talk to each other about ‘What are the benefits of technology in education?’
improves
engagement
increases
saves time information
recollection
provides encourages
many individual
resources learning
encourages
collaboration
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Candidate A: I think you're right. Not only that, _________________ Practise this speaking
_________________________________________________________ activity with your
_________________________________________________________ partner using correct
Do you agree with me? intonation and
pronunciation
Candidate B: Yes, of course! ________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
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