MUET
Useful
Phrases For Speaking Test 1
What happens during a MUET
Speaking Test (Paper 2)
· Enter
the examination hall
· Check
your identification with the examiner by presenting your identity card and your
examination slip
· Sit down
as instructed by the examiner (Candidate A,B,C or D)
· Read the question ONLY when you are allowed to
do so. DO NOT write anything on the
question paper
· You can
ask the examiner if you do not understand your task ONLY after the one minute
reading time
· You are
given 2 minutes to prepare for your individual presentation (Task A). DO NOT
discuss with other candidates
· Individual presentation (Task A) starts (2 minutes each) with Candidate
A, followed by Candidate B, C and D.
· You are
given 2 minutes to prepare for your group discussion (Task B). DO NOT discuss
with other candidates
· Group
discussion (Task B) starts. Anyone can start the discussion. You are given 10
minutes to discuss.
· Leave
the examination room quietly. DO NOT take anything out of the examination room
except your IC and exam slip.
Tips and Techniques
Preparation – 2
minutes
§ read the
given situation carefully to ensure you understand the situation and task at
hand
§ write
down the key words and aspects you have to deal with in the situation
§ write
down all your ideas using short notes or mind maps
§ DO NOT
attempt to write down all you want to say
§ number
or sequence your ideas in logical manner so that it shows good cohesion and
maturity of thought
Individual Presentation
§ begin by
greeting your audience
§ speak
clearly and loud enough for those in the exam room to hear you
§ aim for
grammatical accuracy and speak in complete sentences
§ if you
get stuck, rephrase what you want to say in simple language. If still cannot
continue, leave that idea and move on to the next point that you want to talk
about
§ make eye
contact with the examiner and other candidates
§ DO NOT
read from the script
§ You are
only allowed slight hand movements but do not go overboard
Group
Discussions
§ Listen
attentively
§ Remember
to talk about the task at hand and DO NOT
go out of point
§ Be a
team player and DO NOT monopolise the discussion
§ Help,
prompt and encourage others to contribute to the discussion
§ Show
that you value what others had said by using appropriate expressions
§ If you
disagree with someone, express your disagreement politely and give your
reasons
§ Display
your ability to manage a discussion by indicating, maintaining and concluding a
discussion
When listening to
others
§ listen
attentively
§ take
down short notes
§ DO NOT
write everything that is being said
§ DO NOT
do your own work
§ DO NOT
interrupt the speaker or pass comments
§ Show
interest in what your friends have to say by using appropriate body language
like nodding your head
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