All right? Here are your topics.
(Hand over the Topic Card, A & B, and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate1.)
Now you’ll have 2 minutes to prepare.
(The candidates2 are given 2 minutes.)
All right. Now.... (say the name of Candidate A), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation,please?
(Listen to the presentation of Candidate A.)
Thank you. Now ...(say the name of Candidate B), would you like to ask...(say the name of Candidate A) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the interlocutor)
Now...(say the name of Candidate B), would you begin by telling us which topic you have c hosen3 and then give your presentation, please ?
(Listen to the presentation of Candidate B)
Thank you. Now... (say the name of Candidate A),would you like to ask... (say the name of Candidate B) some questions ? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate A, followed by one more question by the interlocutor)
CLOSURE
(The interlocutor winds up the oral test by referring to the topics of both
candidates.)
(For examiner)
Topic Card A
a. Health What is the relationship between health and personal wealth?
b. Hobbies How can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation4?
c. Pollution What are the main cause of pollution?
Topic Card B
a. Discipline How do you deal with the relation between order and your personal interests?
b. Lifestyle What are the differences in lifestyle between you and your parents?
c. Environment What is the relationship between man and environment?
2. For Candidates
Causes for Regional Poverty:
What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty?
Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.
•lack of natural resources
•disorganisation of the economy
•out-of-date conventions5
•climate
•geographical position
•poor leadership
•overpopulation
•lack of education
(For candidates)
Topic Card A
a. Health What is the relationship between health and personal wealth?
b. Hobbies How can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation?
c. Pollution What are the main cause of pollution?
Topic Card B
a. Discipline How do you deal with the relation between order and your personal interests?
b. Lifestyle What are the differences in lifestyle between you and your parents?
c. Environment What is the relationship between man and environment?