English For Careers I 2015-2016 S1 Speaking Test
INSTRUCTION TO EXAMINERS
∙ Run the procedure of speaking test as indicated below
∙ Prepare hard copies of question list and prompt cards
∙ U a timer during a test
拉大剧∙ Provide pencils and paper for students to write notes on for part 2
∙ Follow the attached rubric for marking
周作人作品Collaborative task / Interactive communication | 4-5 minutes ∙ Describe a business scenario for the students and ask them to generate a discussion bad on some written prompts. ∙ Give students 1 minute to read through the prompt card before describing the business situation again. ∙ Allow students 3 minutes for discussion and preparation for the actual interactive communication. *NB: During the 3-minute preparation time, students are ALLOWED to speak in Chine and look up their e-dictionary to check new words if they wish. |
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(COLLABORATIVE TASKS)
Set 1
⏹ Scenario: Planning A Party
Now, you are going to talk about something together. I’m going to show you a card with a situation on it.
The head of your department is leaving the company in a month’s time. Your department plans to hold a farewell party. Discuss with 2 of your colleagues where will the party be. at work, in a restaurant, or at another location? Talk together for 2 minutes. U the phras below to help you prepare.
I’ll describe the situation again.
The head of your department is leaving the company in a month’s time. Your department plans to hold a farewell party. Discuss with 2 of your colleagues where will the party be. a
t work, in a restaurant, or at another location? Talk together for 下雨天气2 minutes. U the phras below to help you prepare.
Now you will have 3 minutes to prepare this and you can make notes if you want. During the 3-minute preparation time, you are ALLOWED to speak in Chine and look up their e-dictionary to check new words if they wish.
[Now talk together. Plea speak so that I can hear you.]
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
Set 2
⏹ Scenario: Declining Invitations
Now, you are going to talk about something together. I’m going to show you a card with a situation on it.
You are having dinner with a business contact who tries to persuade you to try a type of f
ood you do not like. Refu politely and ask what el you should try. Talk together for 2 minutes. U the phras below to help you prepare.
I’ll describe the situation again.
You are having dinner with a business contact who tries to persuade you to try a type of food you do not like. Refu politely and ask what el you should try. Talk together for 2 minutes. U the phras below to help you prepare.
Now you will have 3 minutes to prepare this and you can make notes if you want. During the 3-minute preparation time, you are ALLOWED to speak in Chine and look up their e-dictionary to check new words if they wish.
[Now talk together. Plea speak so that I can hear you.]
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
Set 3
⏹ Scenario: Socialising
Now, you are going to talk about something together. I’m going to show you a card with a situation on it.
苹果越狱有什么好处You meet a business contact in a foreign country. Find out the information below. Also, tell them about yourlf using the same questions as a guide. Talk together for 2 minutes. U the phras below to help you prepare.
I’ll describe the situation again.
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You meet a business contact in a foreign country. Find out the information below. Also, tell them about yourlf using the same questions as a guide. Talk together for 2 minutes. U the phras below to help you prepare.
Now you will have 3 minutes to prepare this and you can make notes if you want. During the 3-minute preparation time, you are ALLOWED to speak in Chine and look up their e-dictionary to check new words if they wish.
[Now talk together. Plea speak so that I can hear you.]
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
Set 4
⏹ Scenario: Negotiations
Now, in this part of the test you are going to talk about something together. I’m going to show you a cart with a situation on it. 一个人发呆
黑白手机壁纸One day staff find that prices have rin by over 50% in the staff canteen (员工食堂). This is becau the company has stopped subsidising (或offering fund给津贴、补贴、资助) all the drinks and meals. Their union reprentative (工会代表) meets the general manager to discuss the situation.
Talk together for 2 minutes. U the phras below to help you prepare.
晚礼I’ll describe the situation again.
One day staff find that prices have rin by over 50% in the staff canteen (员工食堂). This is becau the company has stopped subsidising (或offering fund给津贴、补贴、资助) all the drinks and meals. Their union reprentative (工会代表) meets the general manager to discuss the situation.
