Sample Speaking Questions (MUET, July 2015)

Question 1

Situation: There are several ways of ensuring the success of group projects. What are some of these 

                 ways?

Task A : 

Candidate A: One way is to choose the right person to lead the group. Elaborate.

Candidate B: One way is to distribute the work equally. Elaborate.

Candidate C: One way is to set realistic plan of work for the project. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: One way is to have good teamwork amongst the group members. Elaborate.  

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most effective way to ensure the success of

               group projects.

        i)    Choose the right person to lead the group

        ii)   Distribute the work equally

        iii)  Set realistic plan of work for the project

        iv)  Have good teamwork amongst the group members

Question 2

Situation: Some television programmes can be helpful to us in our daily lives. What are some of these programmes?

Task A :  

Candidate A: Television programmes on travelling can be helpful. Elaborate.
Candidate B: Television programmes on cooking can be helpful. Elaborate.
Candidate C: Television programmes on health issues can be helpful. Elaborate.
Candidate C: Television programmes on current issues can be helpful. Elaborate.
   

Task B : Discuss which of the following programmes is most helpful to us in our daily lives.

        i)    Television programmes on travelling

        ii)   Television programmes on cooking

        iii)  Television programmes on health issues

        iv)  Television programmes on current issues


Question 3 
Situation:

Water shortage is becoming a major problem in this country. What are some possible solutions to this problem?

Task A : 

Candidate A: One possible solution is to impose water rationing. Elaborate.

Candidate B: One possible solution is to look for new sources of water. Elaborate.

Candidate C: One possible solution is to increase the water tariff. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: One possible solution is to educate people to use water more responsibly. 

                        Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most effective solution to overcome the problem

                of water shortage.

        i)    To impose water rationing

        ii)   To look for new sources of water

        iii)  To increase the water tariff

        iv)  To educate people to use water more responsibly

Question 4

Situation: People should grow their own fruits and vegetables. Why?

Task A : 

Candidate A: Growing your own fruits and vegetables is good for the family budget. Elaborate.

Candidate B: Growing your own fruits and vegetables is good for the environment. Elaborate.

Candidate C: Growing your own fruits and vegetables is good for health. Elaborate.

Candidate D: Growing your own fruits and vegetables is good for making use of available land. 

                        Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the best reason for growing your own fruits and

               vegetables.

        i)    Good for the family budget

        ii)   Good for the environment

        iii)  Good for health

        iv)  Good for making use of available land

Question 5 

Situation: Happy people often possess certain characteristics. What are some of these characteristics?

Task A : 
Candidate A: One characteristic is to be grateful for what you have. Why is this important?

Candidate B: One characteristic is to have a positive attitude. Why is this important?

Candidate C: One characteristic is to maintain good relationships with others. Why is this 
                        important?
Candidate D: One characteristic is to be healthy in body and mind. Why is this important?

 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most important characteristics of happy

               people?

        i)    Be grateful for what you have

        ii)   Have a positive attitude

        iii)  Maintain good relationships with others

        iv)  Be healthy in body and mind

 

Question 6

Situation: We should do things that we really enjoy. Give some suggestions.

Task A : 

Candidate A: One suggestion is to relax with friends. Elaborate.

Candidate B: One suggestion is to buy a gift as a reward for yourself. Elaborate.

Candidate C: One suggestion is to go on a holiday. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: One suggestion is to spend time with your family. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most enjoyable activity.

        i)    Relax with friends

        ii)   Buy a gift as a reward for yourself

        iii)  Go on a holiday

        iv)  Spend time with your family

Question 7

Situation: Today’s hectic lifestyle often leaves us feeling tired. What are some of the ways of overcoming tiredness?

Task A : 

Candidate A: One way is to get enough sleep and rest. How can this help?

Candidate B: One way is to balance work and play. How can this help?

Candidate C: One way is to have healthy eating habits. How can this help?
Candidate D: One way is to exercise regularly. How can this help?
  

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the best way of overcoming tiredness.

        i)    Get enough sleep and rest

        ii)   Balance work and play

        iii)  Have healthy eating habits

        iv)  Exercise regularly

Question 8

Situation: Your friends are discussing some of the areas which have the best job prospect. What are they?

Task A : 

Candidate A: The agricultural sector has the best job prospect. Elaborate.

Candidate B: The business sector has the best job prospect. Elaborate.

Candidate C: The manufacturing sector has the best job prospect. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: The entertainment sector has the best job prospect. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following has the best job prospect.

        i)    The agricultural sector

        ii)   The business sector

        iii)  The manufacturing industry

        iv)   The entertainment industry

Question 9

Situation: Many less fortunate people deserve out help. Who are these less fortunate people?

Task A : 

Candidate A: You think the homeless deserve our help. Elaborate.

Candidate B: You think the handicapped deserve our help. Elaborate.

Candidate C: You think the elderly deserve our help. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: You think the homeless deserve our help. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is deserve our help the most.

        i)    The homeless

        ii)   The handicapped

        iii)  The elderly

        iv)  The orphans

Question 10

Situation: What are the characteristics of a good teacher?

Task A : 

Candidate A: A good teacher should have effective communication skills. Elaborate.

Candidate B: A good teacher should be able to use the latest technology to teach. Elaborate.

Candidate C: A good teacher should be responsive towards students' needs. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: A good teacher should be equipped with the latest knowledge. Elaborate. 

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

               teacher.

        i)    To have effective communication skills

        ii)   To be able to use the latest technology to teach

        iii)  To be responsive towards students’ needs

        iv)  To be equipped with the latest knowledge

Question 11

Situation: It is often said that many good things in life are free. What are some of these?

Task A : 

Candidate A: One of these is enjoying the beauty of nature. Elaborate.

Candidate B: One of these is having good friends. Elaborate.

Candidate C: One of these is being physically and mentally healthy. Elaborate. 

Candidate D: One of these is belonging to a loving family. Elaborate. 

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the best thing in life.

        i)    Enjoying the beauty of nature

        ii)   Having good friends

        iii)  Being physically and mentally healthy

        iv)  Belonging to a loving family