Instructions to candidates:
This test consists of two parts, Part 1 and Part 2.
Part 1 is carried out first followed by Part 2.
Part 1: Individual Presentation
You have 2 minutes to prepare. You have 2 minutes to talk.
Candidate A
Situation:
Technology helps us in many ways. What are some of these ways?
Candidate A: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about how technology helps us shop online.
Candidate B
Situation:
Technology helps us in many ways. What are some of these ways?
Candidate B: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about how technology helps us make friends.
Candidate C
Situation:
Technology helps us in many ways. What are some of these ways?
Candidate C: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about how technology helps us do housework.
Candidate D
Situation:
Technology helps us in many ways. What are some of these ways?
Candidate D: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about how technology helps us find entertainment.
Part 2: Group Discussion
You have 3 minutes to prepare.
In your discussion, you may support or oppose the other test takers' views.
Some ideas have been provided in the mind map/ points below. You may use these ideas or come up with your own ideas.
Al the end of the discussion, try to decide on the best suggestion.
You have 8 to 10 minutes for the discussion.
Situation:
Technology is an important tool in education today. In your group, discuss the benefits of using technology in education?
What are the benefits of using technology in education?
- Quick
- Economical
- New skills
- Interesting
- Independent learning
At the end of the discussion, try to decide the main benefit of using technology in education.
Question 3
Candidate A
Situation:
Students should take part in sports. What are some benefits of sports?
Candidate A: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about learning teamwork in sports.
Candidate B
Situation:
Students should take part in sports. What are some benefits of sports?
Candidate B: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about keeping fit.
Candidate C
Situation:
Students should take part in sports. What are some benefits of sports?
Candidate C: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about reducing stress.
Candidate D
Situation:
Students should take part in sports. What are some benefits of sports?
Candidate D: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about meeting people.
Part 2: Group Discussion
Situation:
Winning medals in sports event is a dream for many countries. To do this, the standards of sports have to be improved. In your group, discuss how this can be done.
How can the standards of sports be improved in countries?
- Upgrade sports facilities
- Identify talents
- Improve coaching standards
- More sporting events
- Rewards
At the end of the discussion, try to decide the best way to improve the standards of sports in countries.
Question 4
Candidate A
Situation:
There are many important ways to care for the environment. What are some of these ways?
Candidate A: You have to give a presentation to your club. Talk about reducing the use of paper.
Candidate B
Situation:
There are many important ways to care for the environment. What are some of these ways?
Candidate B: You have to give a presentation to your club. Talk about reducing the use of plastic bags.
Candidate C
Situation:
There are many important ways to care for the environment. What are some of these ways?
Candidate C: You have to give a presentation to your club. Talk about reducing the use of fuel
Candidate D
Situation:
There are many important ways to care for the environment. What are some of these ways?
Candidate D: You have to give a presentation to your club. Talk about reducing the use of electricity.
Part 2: Group Discussion
Situation:
There is a growing concern about how waste is being managed in our country. In your group, discuss how the government can manage waste effectively.
How can the government manage waste effectively?
- Better technologies
- Fines
- Recycling centres
- Stop foreign dumping
- Stricter law
At the end of the discussion, try to decide the best way for the government to manage waste effectively in our country.
Question 5
Candidate A
Situation:
Your class would like to celebrate Teacher's Day. What can you do for your teacher?
Candidate A: You have to give a presentation to your classmates. Talk about buying gifts.
Candidate B
Situation:
Your class would like to celebrate Teacher's Day. What can you do for your teacher?
Candidate B: You have to give a presentation to your classmates. Talk about making a video.
Candidate C
Situation:
Your class would like to celebrate Teacher's Day. What can you do for your teacher?
Candidate C: You have to give a presentation to your classmates. Talk about doing a performance.
Candidate D
Situation:
Your class would like to celebrate Teacher's Day. What can you do for your teacher?
Candidate D: You have to give a presentation to your classmates. Talk about making special cards.
Part 2: Group Discussion
Situation:
Teachers play an important role in developing a country. In your group, discuss the contributions of teachers in developing a country.
What are the contributions of teachers in developing a country?
- Knowledge
- Groom future leaders
- Role model
- Instill disciplines
- Develop talents
At the end of the discussion, try to decide the most important contribution of teachers in developing a country.
Question 6
Candidate A
Situation:
There are many fun activities when we get together with friends. What are some of these activities?
Candidate A: You have to give a presentation to your group. Talk about going to the movies.
Candidate B
Situation:
There are many fun activities when we get together with friends. What are some of these activities?
Candidate B: You have to give a presentation to your group. Talk about going shopping.
Candidate C
Situation:
There are many fun activities when we get together with friends. What are some of these activities?
Candidate C: You have to give a presentation to your group. Talk about playing games.
Candidate D
Situation:
There are many fun activities when we get together with friends. What are some of these activities?
Candidate D: You have to give a presentation to your group. Talk about going for meals.
Part 2: Group Discussion
Situation:
Many countries promote happiness among their citizens. In your group, discuss what would make a citizen happy.
What makes a citizen of a country happy?
- Good health
- Better security
- Quality education
- Accessible facilities
- Good governance
At the end of the discussion, try to decide the most important factor that would make a citizen happy.
Question 7
Candidate A
Situation:
Colleges need the right facilities to provide good education. What are some of these facilities?
Candidate A: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about free Wi-Fi.
Candidate B
Situation:
Colleges need the right facilities to provide good education. What are some of these facilities?
Candidate B: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about multimedia lab.
Candidate C
Situation:
Colleges need the right facilities to provide good education. What are some of these facilities?
Candidate C: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about library.
Candidate D
Situation:
Colleges need the right facilities to provide good education. What are some of these facilities?
Candidate D: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about sports centre.
Part 2: Group Discussion
Situation:
Education plays an important part in the development of a country. In your group, discuss why it is important.
Why education is important in the development of a country?
- Job opportunities
- Knowledge
- Develop technology
- Moral values
- Business growth
At the end of the discussion, try to decide the main reason why education is important in the development of a country.
Question 8
Candidate A
Situation:
Many students leave their homes to continue their studies. What are some useful skills that they should have?
Candidate A: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about cooking skills.
Candidate B
Situation:
Many students leave their homes to continue their studies. What are some useful skills that they should have?
Candidate B: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about first-aid skills.
Candidate C
Situation:
Many students leave their homes to continue their studies. What are some useful skills that they should have?
Candidate C: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about driving skills.
Candidate D
Situation:
Many students leave their homes to continue their studies. What are some useful skills that they should have?
Candidate D: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about self-defense skills.
Part 2: Group Discussion
Situation:
Some life skills are not taught in schools. In your group, discuss what life skills that should be taught in schools.
What life skills that should be taught in schools?
- Time management
- Financial planning
- Personal grooming
- Intercultural communications
- Leaderships
At the end of the discussion, try to decide the best life skills that should be taught in schools.
