Speaking Task:

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

Task Rationale:
The objective of this task is to give you practice in answering questions based on
a complex topic. This is also to give you an opportunity to practise the units
discussed in this theme, which were:

●Fluency: Stress and Intonation

●Fluency: Discourse Markers
●Fluency: 4-3-2
Instructions:

1. You will be asked to talk on a topic. There are two parts to this task.
2. In Part 1, choose two ‘FOR’ points and two ‘AGAINST’ points to discuss.
3. You will have 2 minutes to prepare your response.
4. You will then have 2 minutes to present ALL your points.
5. In Part 2, you will be given an impromptu question in which you have to
answer immediately. The question will be on the same topic as that of Part 1.
You will have 1 minute to respond.
Remember!

Please set up your recording device and

record and review your performance
as well as a timer.

Are you all set up? Then, let’s continue...

Part 1: Time yourself 2 minutes to read and prepare your response on the
following topic, then time yourself 2 minutes to present your response.

Choose two items from each list and give a balanced argument to represent
both sides of the topic ‘Early Retirement’.
FOR
•You get to spend time doing what you want
•Less stress in life
•Gives opportunity to the younger people to
work/get a promotion

AGAINST
•Loss of experienced workers
•Loss of income for retiree
•Potential negative impact on the job market Next Slide
Part 2: Click to reveal the question. Time yourself 1
minute to respond.

More people are

opting for early
retirement nowadays.
Discuss.
Next Slide
Review:
● How was your overall performance?
● Which part was easy and which was challenging?
● What areas were you happy with and which areas do you need to improve
on?
● You may discuss these reflections with your mentor during the synchronous
sessions, if you wish.
We have come to the end…
(of this assessment)

Thank you.