HOW+TO+EXCEL+IN+ORAL

__HOW TO EXCEL IN ORAL__ __Objectives of Oral Examination:__ To test students' ability to speak fluently and use appropriate vocabulary and proper formal English.

Tips for the students: 1. Speak clearly and loudly such that the examiner can hear you well. 2. Read confidently, using the right tone and pace. 3. Enunciate your words well. 4. Watch your pronunciation, taking note of short and long words and endings of words. 5. Relax but be alert. 6. Be ready to do your best.

__Preparation before the Oral Examination:__ What is this picture all about? Tell me what is happening in this picture.

What is it about? Do not go into details until you have identified the setting and the main 'action'. You should include your reactions to the happenings.

Next, do you see anything that is wrong? Are there issues to address? How should people behave? What is your response?

__Vocabulary to use:__ obstruct the aisle / a public nuisance / hazardous action / show consideration / heed the warning of / in a world of his own __PICTURE 1__ a scene inside a train./quite a lot of people / doing different things/ peak hour / what can be done on a long train journey/ how to occupy your time properly group of girls playing / should not...took up the space/ girl engrossed reading a book/ people in row of seats/ giving up seat/ boys playing on the pole /man listening to music/ old man trying to stop the boy from climbing/ doing something dangerous/ issue - use of public places - proper behaviour /being considerate, being civic-minded

Question for you: What do you have to say about the girl who stands at the door and read? What about the fact that she is not holding on to any strap or pole?

Our Answers: I think that it is very dangerous as if the train jerks to a stop, she might fall out of the train and get seriously injured as she is not holding on to any strap or pole. (CHLOE) I think it is not a good thing to do as she might be too engrossed in reading the book and miss her station. (Shang Wen)



__CONVERSATION:__ 1. Have you taken a train before and seen actions that are inconsiderate? 2. Have you seen people doing kind acts? 3. What do you think is the best way to spend your time on a long MRT journey?

__PICTURE 2__ __AN EXERCISE FOR YOU:__

__Vocabulary to use:__

__CONVERSATION:__

1. What do you think can happen in a class when the teacher is not in?

2. What kind of lessons do you enjoy?