SMK SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ YEAR END EXAMINATION 2006 MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST PAPER 2 SPEAKING Set

1 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are with the committee members of the English Club of your school. You are discussing the main reason for the drop in English proficiency among secondary students today. Task A : In your opinion, the drop in English proficiency among secondary students is due to the use of Bahasa Malaysia as a medium of instruction. State your opinion and give reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the main reason for the drop in English proficiency among secondary students today: (i) the use of Bahasa Malaysia as a medium of instruction. (ii) students attitude towards English language (iii) students families do not speak or know English (iv) poor teaching of English in class Set 1 Candidate B Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are with the committee members of the English Club of your school. You are discussing the main reason for the drop in English proficiency among secondary students today. Task A : In your opinion, the drop in English proficiency among secondary students is due to students attitude towards English language. State your opinion and give reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the main reason for the drop in English proficiency among secondary students today: (i) the use of Bahasa Malaysia as a medium of instruction. (ii) students attitude towards English language (iii) students families do not speak or know English

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poor teaching of English in class Set 1 Candidate C

Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are with the committee members of the English Club of your school. You are discussing the main reason for the drop in English proficiency among secondary students today. Task A : In your opinion, the drop in English proficiency among secondary students is because students families do not speak or know English. State your opinion and give reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the main reason for the drop in English proficiency among secondary students today: (i) the use of Bahasa Malaysia as a medium of instruction. (ii) students attitude towards English language (iii) students families do not speak or know English (iv) poor teaching of English in class Set 1 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are with the committee members of the English Club of your school. You are discussing the main reason for the drop in English proficiency among secondary students today. Task A : In your opinion, the drop in English proficiency among secondary students is due to poor teaching of English in class. State your opinion and give reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the main reason for the drop in English proficiency among secondary students today: (i) the use of Bahasa Malaysia as a medium of instruction. (ii) students attitude towards English language

(iii) students families do not speak or know English (iv) poor teaching of English in class Set 2 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You sat for the STPM examination last month. You are now discussing with your friends the best way to spend the time while waiting for the results. Task A : In your opinion, you prefer working temporarily for experience. Express your view and give reasons to support your view. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestion is the best way to spend the time while waiting for the examination results: (i) working temporarily for experience (ii) taking up a computer course (iii) going on an overseas trip (iv) improving ones language skills Set 2 Candidate B Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You sat for the STPM examination last month. You are now discussing with your friends the best way to spend the time while waiting for the results. Task A : In your opinion, you prefer taking up a computer course. Express your view and give reasons to support your view.

Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestion is the best way to spend the time while waiting for the examination results: (i) working temporarily for experience (ii) taking up a computer course (iii) going on an overseas trip (iv) improving ones language skills Set 2 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You sat for the STPM examination last month. You are now discussing with your friends the best way to spend the time while waiting for the results. Task A : In your opinion, you prefer going on an overseas trip. Express your view and give reasons to support your view. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestion is the best way to spend the time while waiting for the examination results: (i) working temporarily for experience (ii) taking up a computer course (iii) going on an overseas trip (iv) improving ones language skills Set 2 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You sat for the STPM examination last month. You are now discussing with your friends the best way to spend the time while waiting for the results. Task A : In your opinion, you prefer improving ones language skills. Express your view and give reasons to support your

view. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestion is the best way to spend the time while waiting for the examination results: (i) working temporarily for experience (ii) taking up a computer course (iii) going on an overseas trip (iv) improving ones language skills Set 3 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation The environment is causing much concern to many people. The committee is having a discussion on the best way to keep the environment clean. Task A : In you opinion, to keep the environment clean, we have to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. Express your view and support your view with examples and reasons. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the best way to keep the environment clean: (i) reduce the number of vehicles on the road (ii) take action against owners of factories that discharge a lot of smoke (iii) impose heavy fines on people for throwing garbage in rivers (iv) impose heavy fines for open burning Set 3 Candidate B Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation The environment is causing much concern to many people. The committee is having a discussion on the best way to keep the environment clean.

Task A : In you opinion, to keep the environment clean, we have to take action against owners of factories that discharge a lot of smoke. Express your view and support your view with examples and reasons. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the best way to keep the environment clean: (i) reduce the number of vehicles on the road (ii) take action against owners of factories that discharge a lot of smoke (iii) impose heavy fines on people for throwing garbage in rivers (iv) impose heavy fines for open burning Set 3 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation The environment is causing much concern to many people. The committee is having a discussion on the best way to keep the environment clean. Task A : In you opinion, to keep the environment clean, we have to impose heavy fines on people for throwing garbage in rivers. Express your view and support your view with examples and reasons. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the best way to keep the environment clean: (i) reduce the number of vehicles on the road (ii) take action against owners of factories that discharge a lot of smoke (iii) impose heavy fines on people for throwing garbage in rivers (iv) impose heavy fines for open burning

Set 3 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation

The environment is causing much concern to many people. The committee is having a discussion on the best way to keep the environment clean. Task A : In you opinion, to keep the environment clean, we have to impose heavy fines for open burning. Express your view and support your view with examples and reasons. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the best way to keep the environment clean: (i) reduce the number of vehicles on the road (ii) take action against owners of factories that discharge a lot of smoke (iii) impose heavy fines on people for throwing garbage in rivers (iv) impose heavy fines for open burning Set 4 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Sending the SMS or Short Message Service is getting out of hand among students. A group of you get together to discuss this addiction among young people. Task A : In you view, you feel that it is threatening the correct use of the English Language. State your view and give reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the most damaging outcome of the sending of SMS: (i) threatening the correct use of the English Language (ii) increasing students expenses (iii) using too many abbreviations (iv) taking up too much time Set 4 Candidate B Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation

Sending the SMS or Short Message Service is getting out of hand among students. A group of you get together to discuss this addiction among young people. Task A : In you view, you feel that it is increasing students expenses. State your view and give reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the most damaging outcome of the sending of SMS: (i) threatening the correct use of the English Language (ii) increasing students expenses (iii) using too many abbreviations (iv) taking up too much time Set 4 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Sending the SMS or Short Message Service is getting out of hand among students. A group of you get together to discuss this addiction among young people. Task A : In you view, you feel that it is using too many abbreviations. State your view and give reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the most damaging outcome of the sending of SMS: (i) threatening the correct use of the English Language (ii) increasing students expenses (iii) using too many abbreviations (iv) taking up too much time

Set 4 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation

Sending the SMS or Short Message Service is getting out of hand among students. A group of you get together to discuss this addiction among young people. Task A : In you view, you feel that it is taking up too much time. State your view and give reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the most damaging outcome of the sending of SMS: (i) threatening the correct use of the English Language (ii) increasing students expenses (iii) using too many abbreviations (iv) taking up too much time Set 5 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation The hall in your school needs renovation but there is not enough fund. As a member of the building fund committee, express your views on how to raise funds for the renovation. Task A : In your opinion, one of the ways to raise funds is to have a donation drive from former pupils of the school. Give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the best way to raise funds for the renovation: (i) donation drive from former pupils of the school (ii) jogathon (iii) subscription dinner (iv) food fair Set 5 Candidate B Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively.

Situation The hall in your school needs renovation but there is not enough fund. As a member of the building fund committee, express your views on how to raise funds for the renovation. Task A : In your opinion, one of the ways to raise funds is to have a jogathon. Give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the best way to raise funds for the renovation: (i) donation drive from former pupils of the school (ii) jogathon (iii) subscription dinner (iv) food fair Set 5 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation The hall in your school needs renovation but there is not enough fund. As a member of the building fund committee, express your views on how to raise funds for the renovation. Task A : In your opinion, one of the ways to raise funds is to have a subscription dinner. Give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the best way to raise funds for the renovation: (i) donation drive from former pupils of the school (ii) jogathon (iii) subscription dinner (iv) food fair Set 5 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively.

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Situation The hall in your school needs renovation but there is not enough fund. As a member of the building fund committee, express your views on how to raise funds for the renovation. Task A : In your opinion, one of the ways to raise funds is to have a food fair. Give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the best way to raise funds for the renovation: (i) donation drive from former pupils of the school (ii) jogathon (iii) subscription dinner (iv) food fair Set 6 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation There has been a few dengue cases in your neighbourhood of late. The Residents Association has called for a meeting to find ways to curb the spread of the disease. Give your suggestion. Task A : In your opinion, one of the ways to curb the spread of dengue is to carry out a cleanliness campaign. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which one of the following suggestions is the best in curbing dengue in your neighbourhood: (i) cleanliness campaign (ii) health talk (iii) exhibition (iv) fumigation (fogging) Set 6 Candidate B Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion.

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Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation There has been a few dengue cases in your neighbourhood of late. The Residents Association has called for a meeting to find ways to curb the spread of the disease. Give your suggestion. Task A : In your opinion, one of the ways to curb the spread of dengue is to carry out a health talk. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which one of the following suggestions is the best in curbing dengue in your neighbourhood: (i) cleanliness campaign (ii) health talk (iii) exhibition (iv) fumigation (fogging) Set 6 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation There has been a few dengue cases in your neighbourhood of late. The Residents Association has called for a meeting to find ways to curb the spread of the disease. Give your suggestion. Task A : In your opinion, one of the ways to curb the spread of dengue is to carry out an exhibition. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which one of the following suggestions is the best in curbing dengue in your neighbourhood: (i) cleanliness campaign (ii) health talk (iii) exhibition (iv) fumigation (fogging)

Set 6 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best.

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Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion.

Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation There has been a few dengue cases in your neighbourhood of late. The Residents Association has called for a meeting to find ways to curb the spread of the disease. Give your suggestion. Task A : In your opinion, one of the ways to curb the spread of dengue is to carry out a fumigation (fogging). State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which one of the following suggestions is the best in curbing dengue in your neighbourhood: (i) cleanliness campaign (ii) health talk (iii) exhibition (iv) fumigation (fogging) Set 7 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are a member of the panel in a forum. The topic of the forum is How To Be A High Achiever In Exams. Express your views. Task A : You feel that one of the ways to be a high achiever is to have self-discipline. State your view and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which one of the following suggestions is the best in helping one to become a high achiever in examinations. (i) self-discipline (ii) group discussion (iii) tuition (iv) pay full attention in class Set 7 Candidate B Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best.

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Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion.

Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are a member of the panel in a forum. The topic of the forum is How To Be A High Achiever In Exams. Express your views. Task A : You feel that one of the ways to be a high achiever is to have group discussion. State your view and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which one of the following suggestions is the best in helping one to become a high achiever in examinations. (i) self-discipline (ii) group discussion (iii) tuition (iv) pay full attention in class Set 7 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are a member of the panel in a forum. The topic of the forum is How To Be A High Achiever In Exams. Express your views. Task A : You feel that one of the ways to be a high achiever is to have tuition. State your view and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which one of the following suggestions is the best in helping one to become a high achiever in examinations. (i) self-discipline (ii) group discussion (iii) tuition (iv) pay full attention in class

Set 7 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion

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You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion.

Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are a member of the panel in a forum. The topic of the forum is How To Be A High Achiever In Exams. Express your views. Task A : You feel that one of the ways to be a high achiever is to pay full attention in class. State your view and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which one of the following suggestions is the best in helping one to become a high achiever in examinations. (i) self-discipline (ii) group discussion (iii) tuition (iv) pay full attention in class Set 8 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Many Malaysians would choose a foreign country for their holiday. However, there are many places in our country that are equally attractive if not better, for a holiday. Give your opinion why we should promote domestic tourism in our country. Task A : You feel that spending a holiday in our own country can reduce the outflow of revenue. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the best reason on why domestic tourism should be promoted: (i) reduce the outflow of revenue (ii) encourage cottage industries (iii) provide more job opportunities locally (iv) improve facilities in places of interest Set 8 Candidate B Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B.

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Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Many Malaysians would choose a foreign country for their holiday. However, there are many places in our country that are equally attractive if not better, for a holiday. Give your opinion why we should promote domestic tourism in our country. Task A : You feel that spending a holiday in our own country can encourage cottage industries. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the best reason on why domestic tourism should be promoted: (i) reduce the outflow of revenue (ii) encourage cottage industries (iii) provide more job opportunities locally (iv) improve facilities in places of interest Set 8 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Many Malaysians would choose a foreign country for their holiday. However, there are many places in our country that are equally attractive if not better, for a holiday. Give your opinion why we should promote domestic tourism in our country. Task A : You feel that spending a holiday in our own country can provide more job opportunities locally. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the best reason on why domestic tourism should be promoted: (i) reduce the outflow of revenue (ii) encourage cottage industries (iii) provide more job opportunities locally (iv) improve facilities in places of interest Set 8 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B.

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Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Many Malaysians would choose a foreign country for their holiday. However, there are many places in our country that are equally attractive if not better, for a holiday. Give your opinion why we should promote domestic tourism in our country. Task A : You feel that spending a holiday in our own country can improve facilities in places of interest. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the best reason on why domestic tourism should be promoted: (i) reduce the outflow of revenue (ii) encourage cottage industries (iii) provide more job opportunities locally (iv) improve facilities in places of interest Set 9 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Rude or reckless driving seems to be the norm today in our country. As a member of the law enforcement unit, express your views on how to curb such errant driving. Task A : You are of the opinion that suspending the driving license of the drivers is an effective way of curbing errant driving. State your view with examples and reasons. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the most effective way for curbing rude or reckless driving: (i) suspend driving license (ii) stiff fines (iii) jail imprisonment (iv) close-circuit cameras at strategic points Set 9 Candidate B Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses.

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You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B.

Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Rude or reckless driving seems to be the norm today in our country. As a member of the law enforcement unit, express your views on how to curb such errant driving. Task A : You are of the opinion that imposing stiff fines is an effective way of curbing errant driving. State your view with examples and reasons. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the most effective way for curbing rude or reckless driving: (i) suspend driving license (ii) stiff fines (iii) jail imprisonment (iv) close-circuit cameras at strategic points Set 9 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Rude or reckless driving seems to be the norm today in our country. As a member of the law enforcement unit, express your views on how to curb such errant driving. Task A : You are of the opinion that imposing a jail sentence is an effective way of curbing errant driving. State your view with examples and reasons. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the most effective way for curbing rude or reckless driving: (i) suspend driving license (ii) stiff fines (iii) jail imprisonment (iv) close-circuit cameras at strategic points Set 9 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses.

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You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B.

Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Rude or reckless driving seems to be the norm today in our country. As a member of the law enforcement unit, express your views on how to curb such errant driving. Task A : You are of the opinion that installing close-circuit cameras at strategic points is an effective way of curbing errant driving. State your view with examples and reasons. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the most effective way for curbing rude or reckless driving: (i) suspend driving license (ii) stiff fines (iii) jail imprisonment (iv) close-circuit cameras at strategic points Set 10 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are with a group of environmentalists discussing the solutions to global warming. Express your views. Task A : In your opinion, one of the solutions to global warming is to introduce electric vehicles. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the most effective in solving global warming: (i) introduce electric vehicles (ii) curb deforestation (iii) ban open burning (iv) carry out tree-planting projects

Set 10 Candidate B Instructions to candidates:

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Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are with a group of environmentalists discussing the solutions to global warming. Express your views. Task A : In your opinion, one of the solutions to global warming is to curb deforestation. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the most effective in solving global warming: (i) introduce electric vehicles (ii) curb deforestation (iii) ban open burning (iv) carry out tree-planting projects Set 10 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are with a group of environmentalists discussing the solutions to global warming. Express your views. Task A : In your opinion, one of the solutions to global warming is to ban open burning. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the most effective in solving global warming: (i) introduce electric vehicles (ii) curb deforestation (iii) ban open burning (iv) carry out tree-planting projects

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Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You are with a group of environmentalists discussing the solutions to global warming. Express your views. Task A : In your opinion, one of the solutions to global warming is to carry out tree-planting projects. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following suggestions is the most effective in solving global warming: (i) introduce electric vehicles (ii) curb deforestation (iii) ban open burning (iv) carry out tree-planting projects Set 11 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You and a group of friends are discussing on what makes an ideal life-partner. Express your views. Task A : In your opinion, a very important quality that makes an ideal life-partner is compatibility. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the most important in making an ideal life-partner: (i) compatibility (ii) sense of humour (iii) beauty (iv) caring Set 11 Candidate B Instructions to candidates:

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Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You and a group of friends are discussing on what makes an ideal life-partner. Express your views. Task A : In your opinion, a very important quality that makes an ideal life-partner is sense of humour. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the most important in making an ideal life-partner: (i) compatibility (ii) sense of humour (iii) beauty (iv) caring Set 11 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You and a group of friends are discussing on what makes an ideal life-partner. Express your views. Task A : In your opinion, a very important quality that makes an ideal life-partner is beauty. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the most important in making an ideal life-partner: (i) compatibility (ii) sense of humour (iii) beauty (iv) caring

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Set 11 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation You and a group of friends are discussing on what makes an ideal life-partner. Express your views. Task A : In your opinion, a very important quality that makes an ideal life-partner is caring. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following is the most important in making an ideal life-partner: (i) compatibility (ii) sense of humour (iii) beauty (iv) caring Set 12 Candidate A Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Primary schoolchildren spend an average of four hours daily doing their school homework. Then there are the extra classes and tuition. Express your views on why schoolchildren are given so much pressure to do well. Task A : In your opinion, one of the reasons why there is so much pressure on the children to do well is the examination-oriented system. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following causes the most pressure on schoolchildren to do well: (i) examination-oriented system (ii) parents pushing children to their limit (iii) rat race to do well to be in a premier school (iv) pressure on school to record good results

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Set 12 Candidate B Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Primary schoolchildren spend an average of four hours daily doing their school homework. Then there are the extra classes and tuition. Express your views on why schoolchildren are given so much pressure to do well. Task A : In your opinion, one of the reasons why there is so much pressure on the children to do well is parents pushing children to their limit. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following causes the most pressure on schoolchildren to do well: (i) examination-oriented system (ii) parents pushing children to their limit (iii) rat race to do well to be in a premier school (iv) pressure on school to record good results Set 12 Candidate C Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Primary schoolchildren spend an average of four hours daily doing their school homework. Then there are the extra classes and tuition. Express your views on why schoolchildren are given so much pressure to do well. Task A : In your opinion, one of the reasons why there is so much pressure on the children to do well is the rat race to do well to be in a premier school. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following causes the most pressure on schoolchildren to do well: (i) examination-oriented system (ii) parents pushing children to their limit (iii) rat race to do well to be in a premier school (iv) pressure on school to record good results

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Set 12 Candidate D Instructions to candidates: Task A: Individual presentation Study the stimulus or topic given. You are given two minutes to prepare your responses. You are given two minutes to present. Listen to the others while they are making their presentation and take down notes for the group discussion in Task B. Task B: Group discussion You are given two minutes to prepare points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After you have listened to everyone, try to come to a decision as to which of the four suggestions is the best. Your group is given ten minutes for the discussion. Task A and Task B will be carried out consecutively. Situation Primary schoolchildren spend an average of four hours daily doing their school homework. Then there are the extra classes and tuition. Express your views on why schoolchildren are given so much pressure to do well. Task A : In your opinion, one of the reasons why there is so much pressure on the children to do well is the pressure on school to record good results. State your opinion and give examples and reasons to support your stand. Task B: Discuss which of the following causes the most pressure on schoolchildren to do well: (i) examination-oriented system (ii) parents pushing children to their limit (iii) rat race to do well to be in a premier school (iv) pressure on school to record good results

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