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Reading Project Presentation 2016 (Group 4)

READING PROJECT PRESENTATION 2016 (GROUP 1)

MUET SPEAKING TEST PROCEDURE

MUET SPEAKING (800/2)

Test Procedure

Each group of four candidates is assessed by two examiners. Candidates do not get to choose their group members.

Task A- Individual Presentation

Ø  Candidates enter the examination room together.

Ø  Each candidate is given a question paper and writing paper for jotting notes.

Ø  Candidates are given two minutes to read the situation given and prepare for Task A, by making notes.

Ø  After two minutes, Candidate A starts giving his views on the situation and topic given while the rest of the candidates listen to Candidate A and take down notes for the group interaction in Task B.

Ø  Each candidate will speak in turn for two minutes.

Ø  Task A ends.

Task B- Group Interaction

Ø  Candidates are again given two minutes to prepare for the group interaction.

Ø  They read the task, which will be given on the same question paper, and jot down notes.

Ø  When the two minutes are up, the candidates will be told to start their discussion.

Ø  Any one of the candidates can begin the discussion.

Ø  Each candidate should contribute substantially towards the discussion, in order to generate a lively, informative discussion.

Ø  After ten minutes, the examiners will ask the candidates to stop their discussion.

Ø  Task B ends.

                       

Reading Project Presentation 2016 (Group 2)

Zootopia 2016- Meet the Sloth

One of my favourite moments in Zootopia : D
 

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SAMPLE MUET SPEAKING QUESTIONS (NOVEMBER, 2015)

Question 1

Situation: Sometimes young people are also overcome with tiredness. What are some probable causes for feeling tired?

Task A : 

Candidate A: One possible reason is a hectic lifestyle. Elaborate.

Candidate B: One possible reason is their environment. Elaborate.

Candidate C: One possible reason is poor time management. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: One possible reason is unhealthy habits. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most probable cause for feeling tired.

        i)    A hectic lifestyle

        ii)   Their environment

        iii)  Poor time management

        iv)  Unhealthy habits

Question 2
Situation: 

There are some words starting with “L” that can help to improve your life. What are some of them?

Task A :  

Candidate A: Laughing can improve your life. Elaborate.

Candidate B: Learning can improve your life. Elaborate.

Candidate C: Loving can improve your life. Elaborate.

Candidate D: Listening can improve your life. Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following “L” can help improve your life the most .

        i)    Laughing

        ii)   Learning

        iii)  Loving

        iv)  Listening

Question 3 

Situation:

Your friends are talking about how Malaysian hospitals can be improved. Give some suggestions.

Task A : 

Candidate A: You suggest there should be more qualified and well-trained staff. Elaborate.

Candidate B: You suggest there should be more better equipment and latest technology. Elaborate.

Candidate C: You suggest there should be more clean and well-maintained facilities. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: You suggest there should be improved administration and medical services. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most important improvement for Malaysian

               hospitals.

        i)    More qualified and well-trained staff

        ii)   Better equipment and latest technology

        iii)  Clean and well-maintained facilities

        iv)  Improved administration and medical services

Question 4

Situation:

Malaysians can easily gain international fame in many areas. What are some of these areas?

Task A : 

Candidate A: Malaysians can easily gain international fame through sports. Elaborate.

Candidate B: Malaysians can easily gain international fame through fashion. Elaborate.

Candidate C: Malaysians can easily gain international fame through entertainment. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: Malaysians can easily gain international fame through food industry. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the easiest for Malaysians to gain international

                fame.

        i)    Sports

        ii)   Fashion

        iii)  Entertainment

        iv)  Food industry

Question 5

Situation: 

Sometimes we tend to form an opinion of people based on certain criteria. What are some of these criteria?

Task A : 

Candidate A: It could be the person’s appearance. Elaborate.

Candidate B: It could be the person’s way of talking. Elaborate.

Candidate C: It could be the person’s social background. Elaborate.

Candidate D: It could be the person’s educational background. Elaborate.  

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most common criterion in forming an opinion

               of a person.

        i)    The person’s appearance

        ii)   The person’s way of talking

        iii)  The person’s social background

        iv)  The person’s educational background

Question 6

Situation: 

As a new employee, you are trying to impress your employer. How can you impress your employer?

Task A : 

Candidate A: You can be punctual. Elaborate.

Candidate B: You can be innovative. Elaborate.

Candidate C: You can be hardworking. Elaborate.

Candidate D: You can be honest. Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following would most impress your employer.

        i)    Being punctual

        ii)   Being innovative

        iii)  Being hardworking

        iv)  Being honest

Question 7

Situation:

There are advantages of going for a local holiday. What are some of these advantages?

Task A : 

Candidate A: One advantage is the lower cost of transport. Elaborate.

Candidate B: One advantage is the variety of activities available all year round. Elaborate.

Candidate C: One advantage is the ease of communication . Elaborate. 

Candidate D: One advantage is the availability of food that one is used to. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the greatest advantage of going for a local holiday.

        i)    Lower cost of transport

        ii)   Variety of activities available all year round

        iii)  Ease of communication

        iv)  Availability of food that one is used to

 

Question 8
Situation:

There are many factors to consider when buying a house. What are some of these factors?

Task A : 

Candidate A: One factor to consider is the price of the house. Elaborate.

Candidate B: One factor to consider is the availability of public transportation. Elaborate.

Candidate C: One factor to consider is the availability of public amenities. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: One factor to consider is the safety of the neighbourhood. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most important factor to consider when

               buying a house .

        i)    The price of the house

        ii)   The availability of public transportation

        iii)  The availability of public amenities

        iv)  The safety of the neighbourhood

Question 9

Situation:

Good students display certain characteristics. What are some of these characteristics?

Task A : 

Candidate A: A good student comes well-prepared for class. Elaborate.

Candidate B: A good student participates actively in the classroom. Elaborate.

Candidate C: A good student volunteers to help others. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: A good student obeys rules and regulations. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most important characteristic of a good

               student.

        i)    Comes well-prepared for class

        ii)   Participates actively in the classroom

        iii)  Volunteers to help others

        iv)  Obeys rules and regulations

Question 10
Situation: 

Young graduates face many challenges living on their own. What are some of these challenges?

Task A : 

Candidate A: One challenge is adjusting to the change in lifestyle. Elaborate.

Candidate B: One challenge is finding affordable accommodation. Elaborate.

Candidate C: One challenge is choosing suitable mode of transport. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: One challenge is coping with the cost of living. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the biggest challenge for young graduates living on

               their own.

        i)    Adjusting to the change in lifestyle

        ii)   Finding affordable accommodation

        iii)  Choosing suitable mode of transport

        iv)  Coping with the cost of living