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Oral Pointers & Topic Notes (3)
Oral Pointers & Topic Notes (3)
I am not one who enjoys going to the dentist at all and I always try to put it off for as long as I can .
Sitting in the dentist chair makes me very nervous and uncomfortable, causing me to break into
cold sweat.
Three weeks ago, I started to feel a slight pain whenever I chewed on my food. I tried to ignore it
and kept the pain to myself because if my mother were to find out, she would make me go to the
dentist. I had gotten so used to ignoring my toothache that I was sure that the toothache had
disappeared!
While at a party, I was happily chomping on a chicken wing when, “Ahhhhh!” I screamed. As I bit
down on the chicken wing, a sharp pain shot up through my mouth.
There was no way out for me, my mother dragged me off to the dentist. As the dentist was
examining my tooth, he said that I should have come in earlier as now he had a bigger cavity to fill!
I squirmed in my seat as the dentist went to work on my tooth.
Oral Pointers – SBC Picture (Question 1)
1. Begin with answering the question asked. Eg. Yes! I would certainly purchase this packet
of biscuits…
2. Continue on by Describing and Interpreting the picture for significance and importance
and effectiveness of the elements. Eg. The inclusion of a game at the side of the box engages
me and keeps me occupied as I eat the cookies…
3. State your opinion. “I think that this product is well packaged because…”.
4. Elaborate on your opinion. “it has an attractive design and contains nutrients which
support a healthy lifestyle…”
5. After you have covered the main points, Suggest areas for improvement/change.
6. Respond to the following questions using the Personal Opinion and Personal
Experience model.
1. Remember that the conversation topic is often related to the picture and passage
2. You may use some of the content from the picture and the passage to help you in
conversation.
3. This component is all about your opinions. Always respond to each question with your
opinion “Yes… because…” or “No… because…”. Always provide reasons for your opinions and
answers. “I feel strongly that…”
4. Form your opinions using phrases like “I think…” or “I believe…”. Eg “I believe that we
should all exercise regularly…”
5. Interact with the examiner (remember, this is a conversation):
a. Eye-contact – look at the examiner as you answer the question
b. Make your responses personal – “I would not do this because…”
c. Feel free to express yourself emotionally – express disbelief, disagreement or
surprise – this will enhance your conversation.
Yes, I think it is important to exercise regularly because regular exercise helps us to keep fit. It
also helps us to stay healthy so we will not fall sick so often. Having a fit and strong body enables
us to do many things better. For example, a fit person can spend longer hours studying without
feeling tired, whereas a person who is not fit may get tired more easily and not be able to
concentrate as long.
Staying fit and healthy is also important as we grow older. People who exercise tend to have
stronger bones and muscles. They are less prone to getting injured as they grow older.
Regular exercise is also a good way to deal with stress. When I am feeling stressed because of the
Common topics for conversation
3. Road Safety
a. Roads can be dangerous places
b. We should not play along roads or at crossings
c. Raise our hands to signal that we are crossing a road
d. Wear clothing that make us more visible to motorists especially at night
e. Cross the road only at designated crossings – do not jaywalk
f. Follow the instructions of traffic wardens at school crossings
g. Watch out for traffic – look to the left and the right
h. Be alert when crossing – do not talk on the phone or send SMSes