This document outlines topics for an oral examination for Grade 9 students, including discussing drawbacks of living in cities and stress/pressure. For the first topic, it provides examples of drawbacks like air pollution and traffic jams, and how they affect people's health and daily lives. For the second topic, it mentions how schoolwork, tests, and high expectations can cause stress for teenagers, and recommends reducing stress through sleep, exercise, and sharing problems with teachers. It also provides sample responses to questions about livable cities, preferences for city living, and feelings of stress and pressure.
This document outlines topics for an oral examination for Grade 9 students, including discussing drawbacks of living in cities and stress/pressure. For the first topic, it provides examples of drawbacks like air pollution and traffic jams, and how they affect people's health and daily lives. For the second topic, it mentions how schoolwork, tests, and high expectations can cause stress for teenagers, and recommends reducing stress through sleep, exercise, and sharing problems with teachers. It also provides sample responses to questions about livable cities, preferences for city living, and feelings of stress and pressure.
This document outlines topics for an oral examination for Grade 9 students, including discussing drawbacks of living in cities and stress/pressure. For the first topic, it provides examples of drawbacks like air pollution and traffic jams, and how they affect people's health and daily lives. For the second topic, it mentions how schoolwork, tests, and high expectations can cause stress for teenagers, and recommends reducing stress through sleep, exercise, and sharing problems with teachers. It also provides sample responses to questions about livable cities, preferences for city living, and feelings of stress and pressure.
TOPIC 1. TALK ABOUT DRAWBACKS OF LIVING IN THE CITY
1. What they are ( 2 drawbacks) 2. How they affect people’s life Questions 1. What are some liveable cities in the world that you know? 2. Do you like to live in a city ? Why ?
TOPIC 2. TALK ABOUT STRESS AND PRESSURE
- What kinds of stress and pressure do you have ? ( study, family, friends, physical changes,…) - What do you often do to reduce stress and pressure? Questions: 1. How do you feel when you have stress and pressure? 2. Do you have any problems with classmates / teachers at school? TOPICS FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER ORAL EXAMINATION Grade 9 (2023 – 2024) Introduction Name / Age / Class TOPIC 1. TALK ABOUT DRAWBACKS OF LIVING IN THE CITY Today, I’d like to talk about drawbacks of living in the city such as air pollution and traffic jams. The first problem is the air pollution which has a bad impact on human health. Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as asthma, coughing, or sore throat. Another big drawback is traffic jams. It is an unavoidable problem in big cities everyday. This problem is even worse in the rush hour when so many people run out to work and are stuck on streets for hours. If people don’t go to work or school early, they may be late.To sum up, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenging to its dwellers. Questions 1. What are some liveable cities in the world that you know? Some livable cities are Melbourne, Sydney, Vancouver ,… 2. Do you like to live in a city? Why? Yes , I like to live in a city because it’s very convenient.
TOPIC 2. TALK ABOUT STRESS AND PRESSURE
Today, I’d like to talk about stress and pressure. Teenagers have stress in everyday life and school is the main cause of stress. I have to study hard in order to complete lots of housework of different subjects. I also have to take many types of tests. Then, there is also the stress of having high expectation from my parents. There are many ways to reduce stress. I go to bed early to get enough sleep. Besides, the air is good for the soul, so I go outside and get fresh air. Thirdly, I share with my teacher about difficult problems. We have to face up to the pressure and find out the ways to deal with tress in order to study better. Questions: 1. How do you feel when you have stress and pressure? I feel exhausted and upset 2. Do you have any problems with classmates / teachers at school? No, I don’t.