Speaking:

Task Fulfilment (20) + Language & Organisation (20) + Communicative Ability (20) = 60 marks

For each band:

B1: 0-6
B2: 7-9
B3: 10-12
B4: 13-15
B5: 16-18
B6: 19-20

Use your hands to gesture and explain your points. Marks will be awarded for 3 categories:
1. Task fulfillment - Did you understand the question and give a relevant and mature response?
2. Communicative ability - Did you have good eye-contact, body posture, gestures, cooperation?
3. Language - Do you have good command of the language with extended vocabulary?
Marks are given for Task A and Task B then added and divided to find the average.

Task A
During preparation for 2 minutes, divide into 4 sections. Write in your section only.

Introduction

Greet examiners and fellow friends. (Good morning to the examiners and all my fellow candidates.)

Repeat situation (today we are talking about)

Mention main point (the point I would like to discuss about is)

First point

Second point

Third point

Conclusion

Say thank you.

When not speaking, listen and write main points of other speakers. Rank which points from best to
worst.
Sample Questions
1. What is the most important habit a student must have in their studies?
A. Be punctual
B. Be hardworking
C. Be careful
D. Be motivated
Task B: Which is the most important habit?
2. Some students face homesickness when they stay far away from their families. How can they deal
with being homesick?
A: Make new friends
B: Keep busy
C: Travel
D: Keep in touch with family
Task B: Which is the best way to deal with homesickness?

3. We should learn to control our anger. What are the benefits of controlling our anger?
A: To maintain a good relationship with others.
B: To think rationally.
C: To become successful.
D: To improve mental and physical health.
Task B: What is the best way to control our anger?
4. Students should cultivate good habits in order to perform well in studies.
A: Be punctual
B: Be hardworking
C: Be careful
D: Be motivated
Task B: Which is the best way to cultivate good habits among students to perform well in studies?

5. What are the factors to ensure someone's success at work?

A: Strong family support
B: Good education
C: Making the right choice of career
D: Choosing the right role model
6. Your brother has been given the opportunity to study in England on a government
scholarship. You and your family are very proud of him. Decide on a special gift for him
to prepare for his trip abroad.
Task A: Suggest that they give him cash. Say why.
Task B: Discuss which of the following would be most useful.
i. cash
ii. a computer
iii. some suitable clothing
iv. some Malaysian foodstuff

7. what is the most effective ways to handle problem of cases babies being abandoned'

choices
 - places to left the baby safely

- launch educational campaign to inform about the consequences

- support groups

- impose law
8. what are the most important decisions that young adult should seek advice from their parents
a) choosing life partner
b)moving into new house
c)studying abroad
d) buy a car
9. what is most urgently needed by flood victims"
1.food and water
2. tents and blanket
3. clothes and shoes
4. toiletries and medicine
10. What is the best reason for the increasing popularity of social networking?
a) Instant access for information
b) Stay connected with people all the time
c) It provides variety of entertainment
d) Facilitates buying and selling online
11. The best present for a friend who about to graduate :
A) cash
B) laptop
C) smartphone
D) holiday package
12. Why people from oversea come back to Malaysia:
A food
B family and friend
C cost of living
D social and culture heritage
13. People love to watch television for various reason.
a)relationship with family and friends
b)cheap from other entertainment
c)more comfort at home
d)gain many experience
14. People often wasting time at a bus terminal. Suggest interesting ways to avoid it
1) watching tv
2) read
3) making new friends
4) looking at the shop
15. which is the most important quality of a good friend
a. can accept who you are
b. generous
c. good listener
d. offer help anytime anywhere
16. Why ppl not do exercise?
No time
 No sport facilities
No self-discipline
No health conscious
17. How you help poor families?
Provide food
household item
financial aid
Job
18. The useful way of mobile phone
1. can take it everywhere
2.can take the photo
3, Cheap way to advertise ur business.
4.easy access to music and information
19. who can help student in their study ?
a. school teacher
b. good student
c. tuition teacher
d. family members
20. factor that cause generation gap
a. interest
b.experience
c. way to communicate
d.....
21. Task A:
Discuss ways to ensure the success of a group project.
Candidate A: Choose the right team
Candidate B: Distribute the work equally
Candidate C: Set a realistic plan
Candidate D: Have good teamwork among members.
Task B:
Discuss which of the ways can best ensure the success of a group project.
22. Task A:
Discuss television programmes that are useful in our daily lives.
Candidate A: Television programmes on travelling
Candidate B: Television programmes on cooking
Candidate C: Television programmes on health issues
Candidate D: Television programmes on current issues
Task B:
Discuss which type of television programmes are the most useful in our daily lives.
23. Task A:
Discuss effective resolutions for water shortages.
Candidate A: Water rationing
Candidate B: Other sources
Candidate C: Water bill tariff
Candidate D: Educate people
Task B:
Discuss which of the resolutions for water shortages is the most effective.
24. Task A:
Discuss the best reasons why people should grow their own fruits and vegetables.
Candidate A: Good for the family budget
Candidate B: Good for the environment
Candidate C: Good for health
Candidate D: Good for making use of available land
Task B:
Discuss which is the best reason why people should grow their own fruits and vegetables.

25. Task A:
Discuss characteristics that make people happy.
Candidate A: Be grateful
Candidate B: Have a positive outlook
Candidate C: Have a good relationship with others
Candidate D: Have a goal
Task B:
Discuss which of the characteristics above will most likely make people happy.

26. Task A:
Discuss ways to overcome tiredness.
Candidate A: Have a good sleep and rest
Candidate B: Have a balance between work and play
Candidate C: Have healthy eating habits
Candidate D: Exercise regularly
Task B:
Discuss which is the best way to overcome tiredness.

27. Task A:
Discuss sectors or industries that have the best job scope.
Candidate A: Agriculture sector
Candidate B: Business sector
Candidate C: Manufacturing industry
Candidate D: Entertainment industry
Task B:
Discuss which of the sectors or industries above has the best job scope.
28. What Characteristic to be Happy People ?
A. Be Grateful
B. positive outlook
C. good relationship with others
D. have a goal
29. How do we overcome tiredness?
A: have a good sleep and rest
B: balance work and play
C: healthy eating habits
D: exercise regularly
30. who deserve to help :
a. homeless
b. handicapped
 c. elderly
d. orphans
31. Set 1: Young graduate biggest challenge
32. Set 2: Characteristic of good student
- well prepared for class
- actively participate in class
- helping others
- obeys rules and regulations
33. Factor to consider when buying a house
1.cost
2.public transportation
3.amenities/public facilities
4.safety of neighbourhood
34. There are many advantages of travelling locally. What are the advantages?
A: Lower cost of transportation
B: variety of activities available
C: Ease of communication
D: Food (?) (something to do with food)
35. how to improve the quality of malaysian's hospital?
1. well maintained staff
2. better equipment and facilities
3. clean environment
4. good administration
36. 'To have success in your work, which factor is the most important one'

a) having family support

b) having good education
c) having a good career choice
d) having a good role model
37. What do you expect from a good taxi driver.
A. courteous
B. responsible
C. have a good sense of direction
D. taxi in good condition
38. What is the best reason for the increasing popularity of social networking?
A.) instant access for information
B.) stay connected with all people
C.) it provides variety of programme
d.) facilitates buying and selling online
39. Advantages of living in the city
1)Public transport
2)job opportunities
3)variety entertainment
4)modern medical facilities
40. GIVE ADVICE TO HIM FOR STUDYING OVERSEAS
candidate A: keep in touch with family and friends
Candidate B: stay focus study
Candidate C: keep your self
Candidate D: select a good friends
41. Scholarship advertisements list selection criteria wanted by sponsors. Discuss one criterion.
Task A:
Candidate A: Candidates must have excellent academic results
Candidate B: Candidates must be selected for programmes required by sponsors
Candidate C: Candidates must be all-rounders
Candidate D: Candidates must perform well in the interview
Task B:
Discuss which of the following is the most important criterion for awarding scholarships.

42. Session 2
Task A:
In life, people face many challenges. Discuss one of the challenges.
Candidate A: Preparing for final exams
Candidate B: Handling a death in the family
Candidate C: Deciding on a career
Candidate D: Learning to be independent
Task B:
Discuss which of the following is the greatest challenge in life.

43. Session 3
Task A:
In the rural areas, local coffee shops are still popular. Discuss the reason for their popularity.
Candidate A: People can easily catch up with local news
Candidate B: The prices of food are affordable
Candidate C: The food suit local tastes
Candidate D: A relaxed and friendly atmosphere
Task B:
Discuss which of the following is the main reason for the popularity of local coffee shops.

44. Session 4
Task A:
Your friend is going to stay away from home for the first time in a college hostel. Suggest how he
can cope with hostel life.
Candidate A: He should obey the hostel rules
Candidate B: He should take part in hostel activities
Candidate C: He should make friends with others staying at the hostel
Candidate D: He should learn to be independent
Task B:
Discuss which of the following is the best way to cope with hostel life.

45. Session 5
Task A:
If you were a parent, what would you want your children to have?
Candidate A: A good education
Candidate B: A love for reading
Candidate C: A kind heart
Candidate D: A healthy lifestyle
Task B:
 Discuss which of the following is the most important aspect for your children to have.

46. Session 6
Task A:
There is a new town council in your area. Offer some suggestions for improvement to be carried
out in your area.
Candidate A: You suggest better maintenance of roads
Candidate B: You suggest improving the welfare of senior citizens
Candidate C: You suggest better public facilities
Candidate D: You suggest improving security
Task B:
Discuss which of the following is the best improvement to be carried out.

47. Session 7
Task A:
There are many memorable moments in life. Offer some examples of memorable moments.
Candidate A: First day at school.
Candidate B: A birthday party
Candidate C: A trip to a special place
Candidate D: Meeting a special person
Task B:
Discuss which of the following is the most memorable moment in life.

48. Session 8
Task A:
Children should show their appreciation towards their parents. What is the best way for them to
do so?
Candidate A: Send them on holidays
Candidate B: Help them to do household chores
Candidate C: Buy them valuable gifts

Candidate D: Spend quality time with them

Task B:
Discuss which of the following is the best way for children to show appreciation towards their
parents.
49. If you were a parent what is the most important aspect you would want your children have.

Good education
Love reading
Kind heart
Healthy lifestyle
50. what is the most memorable moment in life''
1.1st day at school
2.birthday party
3.a trip to special place
4.to meet a special person
51. "Children should show their appreciation towards their parents. What is the best way for them to
do so?"
 A - Send them on holidays
B - Help them to do household chores
C - Buy them valuable gifts
D - Spend quality time with them
52. What is the most suitable job for the retired parent??
Candidates A: Home-catering business
Candidates B: Baby-sitting services
Candidates C: Opening the direct selling
Candidates D: Opening the tuition class
53. Task A:
If you were a parent, what would you want your children to have?
Candidate A: A good education
Candidate B: A love for reading
Candidate C: A kind heart
Candidate D: A healthy lifestyle
Task B:
Discuss which of the following is the most important aspect for your children to have.
54. suggest the best way to improve the standard of sport in your collage .
a. employ more profesional trainers
b. provide more incentive to all athletes
c. increase and improve sportsfacilities
d. send athletes abroad for training
55. How to attain happiness?
A. have a goal
B. good relationship with others
C. good health
D. positive outlook
56. what can help a country's economic growth
A. education
B. natural resources
C.man power
D.health care
57. which is the most important form of respect
A. law
B. elders
C. belief
D. opinion
58. how to attain happiness
A. have goal
B. good relationship with others
C. good health
D. positive outlook
59. where should we practice good manners
A. at home
B. at school
C. at public places
D. in public transport
60. if an event happen, who u will contact first
a. Family members
 b. Emergency hotline
c. Friends
d. Neighbour
61. Main factors that caused accidents (30/10)- Morning session
A. condition of the road
B. wheather
C. the condition of the vehicles
D. driver
62. In the rural areas, local coffee shops are still popular. Discuss the reason for their popularity.
A) People can easily catch up with local news
B) The prices of food are affordable
C)The food suit local tastes
D) A relaxed and friendly atmosphere
63. Electronic media like mobile phone, computer and electronic games has an impact on young
people of today. What aspects of their lives are affected?
-Discuss what aspects of a young person's life is most affected by electronic media
(i)Study habits
(ii)Daily habits
(iii)Social relationship
(iv)World view
64. which of the following gives you happiness:
a. Having a loving family
b. Having a lot of money
c. Having a successful career
d. Having many good friends
65. "You are opening a small restaurant. Which of the following is the most important factor to be
taken into consideration?"
a. prices must be reasonable
b. food must be delicious
c. service must be good
d. location must be strategic
66.

SET 1

Some people make a very meaningful contribution to society. Who are they?

Task A

Candidate A:
You think that garbage collectors make a very meaningful contribution to society. Elaborate.

Candidate B:
You think that toilet cleaners make a very meaningful contribution to society. Elaborate.

Candidate C:
You think that road sweepers make a very meaningful contribution to society. Elaborate.

Candidate D:
You think that gardeners make a very meaningful contribution to society. Elaborate.

Task B

Discuss which of the following people contribute most to society.

(i) Garbage collectors

(ii) Toilet cleaners
(iii) Road sweepers
(iv) Gardeners

SET 2

Students face many challenges when studying abroad. What are some of these challenges?

Task A

Candidate A: You think that homesickness is one of the challenges. Explain.

Candidate B: You think that language barrier is one of the challenges. Explain.

Candidate C: You think that financial aid is one of the challenges. Explain.

Candidate D: You think that cultural differences are one of the challenges. Explain.

Task B

Discuss which of the following is the greatest challenge students face when studying abroad.

(i) Homesickness
(ii) Language barrier
(iii) Financial aid
(iv) Cultural differences

SET 3

The welfare club of your college plans to help sick children in a hospital. What would be a good
way to help them?

Task A

Candidate A: A good way to help them would be to read to the children regularly. Elaborate.

Candidate B: A good way would be to organise games and activities for the children. Elaborate.

Candidate C: A good way would be to assist the children with their studies. Elaborate.
Candidate D: A good way would be to collect things like toys and books for the children. Elaborate.

Task B

Discuss which of the following would be the best way to help sick children in a hospital.

(i) Read to the children regularly.

(ii) Organise games and activities for the children.
(iii) Assist the children with their studies.
(iv) Collect things like toys and books for the children.

SET 4

Sex education should be taught to the young. Who should impart this knowledge?

Task A

Candidate A: You think teachers are suitable for this task. Justify.

Candidate B: You think parents are suitable for this task. Justify.

Candidate C: You think friends are suitable for this task. Justify.

Candidate D: You think the mass media is suitable for this task. Justify.

TASK B

Discuss which of the following is the most suitable to impart sex education to the young.

(i) Teachers
(ii) Parents
(iii) Friends
(iv) The mass media

SET 5

There are some things that many people think are important in life. What are some of these?

Task A

Candidate A: Health is important in life. Elaborate.

Candidate B: Friendship is important in life. Elaborate.

Candidate C: Education is important in life. Elaborate.

Candidate D: Family is important in life. Elaborate.

Task B

Discuss which of the following is the most important in life.

(i) Health
(ii) Friendship
(iii) Education
(iv) Family

SET 6.

The career club in your college plans to invite someone to give a talk to pre-university students
on life in the university. Who should be invited to give the talk?

Task A

Candidate A: A university lecturer should be invited to give the talk on life in the university. Elaborate.

Candidate B: A university student should be invited to give the talk on life in the university. Elaborate.

Candidate C: A university counsellor should be invited to give the talk on life in the university. Elaborate.

Candidate D: A successful university graduate should be invited to give the talk on life in the university.
Elaborate.

Task B

Discuss which of the following is the most suitable person to give a talk to pre-university
students on life in the university.

(i) A university lecturer

(ii) A university student
(iii) A university counsellor
(iv) A successful university graduate

SET 7

Certain qualities are necessary to make relationships stronger and better.

Suggest some of these qualities.
Task A

Candidate A: You think that relationships should be based on respect. Elaborate.

Candidate B: You think that relationships should be based on honesty. Elaborate.

Candidate C: You think that relationships should be based on generosity. Elaborate.

Candidate D: You think that relationships should be based on tolerance. Elaborate.

Task B

Discuss which of the following is the most important quality in any relationship.

(i) Respect
(ii) Honesty
(iii) Generosity
(iv) Tolerance

SET 8

Sometimes teenagers and their parents have different opinions on many issues.
What are some of these issues?

Task A

Candidate A: Choice of friends is one of these issues. Elaborate.

Candidate B: Choice of career is one of these issues. Elaborate.

Candidate C: Extent of freedom is one of these issues. Elaborate.

Candidate D: Lifestyle is one of these issues. Elaborate.

Task B

Discuss which of the following issues teenagers and parents differ most in opinion on.

(i) Choice of friends

(ii) Choice of career
(iii) Extent of freedom
(iv) Lifestyle

SET 9
Youths now have many ways to express their feelings. What are some of these ways?

Task A

Candidate A: You think that face-to-face communication is a way to express ones feelings. Elaborate.

Candidate B: You think that the short message system (SMS) is a way to express ones feelings.
Elaborate.

Candidate C: You think that social networking sites is a way to express ones feelings. Elaborate.

Candidate D: You think that a telephone call is a way to express ones feelings. Elaborate.

Task B

Discuss which of the following would be the best way to express ones feelings.

(i) Face-to-face communication

(ii) The short message system (SMS)
(iii) Social networking sites
(iv) A telephone call

SET 10

What kind of movies appeal to the Malaysian audience?

Task A

Candidate A: You think that horror movies appeal to the Malaysian audience. Elaborate.

Candidate B: You think that comedies appeal to the Malaysian audience. Elaborate.

Candidate C: You think that animation appeal to the Malaysian audience. Elaborate.

Candidate D: You think that action movies appeal to the Malaysian audience. Elaborate.

Task B

Discuss which of the following types of movies appeal most to the Malaysian audience.

(i) Horror movies

(ii) Comedies
(iii) Animation
(iv) Action movies

SET 11

Some professions deserve to be paid a high salary. What are some of these professions?

Task A

Candidate A: You think that a football player should be paid a high player. Justify.

Candidate B: You think that a singer should be paid a high player. Justify.

Candidate C: You think that a nurse should be paid a high player. Justify.

Candidate D: You think that a policeman player should be paid a high player. Justify.

Task B

Discuss which of the following should be paid the highest salary.

(i) A football player

(ii) A singer
(iii) A nurse
(iv) A policeman

SET 12

What are the qualities of a good team player?

Task A

Candidate A: A good team player respects different points of view. Elaborate.

Candidate B: A good team player shows commitment. Elaborate.

Candidate C: A good team player cooperates with others. Elaborate.

Candidate D: A good team player communicates well. Elaborate.

Task B
1.
Discuss which of the following qualities makes an effective team player.
(i) Respects different points of views
(ii) Shows commitment
(iii) Cooperates with others
(iv) Communicates well
Sample answer
People who give the most meaningful contribution to society
a)garbage collectors
b)toilet cleaners
c)road sweepers
d)gardeners
Candidate A:

Good morning to the examinerS and my fellow candidateS. There are many people in this world who
contribute meaningfully to society. Some sit in high positions while those who do menial tasks are no less
worthy. Likewise, garbage collectors have a significant contribution to our society as not many would
voluntarily do this 'stinky' but necessary job.
First and foremost, I think garbage collectors deserve merit because they are the ones who maintain the
cleanliness of our neighbourhood. This is because, without them, there would be rubbish strewn around
everywhere which is a sight for sore eyes. Moreover, the stench itself would cause unease among citizens
who need to go about their daily business. For example, rotten food, soiled diapers and so on would be an
unbearable sight if not collected and disposed of properly.
Secondly, garbage collectors should be held in high esteem as their job of maintaining the hygiene of
society is a crucial one. This means that without them, diseases would spread rampantly. In addition, the
overall health of society would suffer as garbage that is uncollected is an excellent breeding ground for
bacteria and insects. For instance, piles of uncollected rubbish is the perfect place for dengue and malaria
carrying mosquitos and many more.
Last but not least, a garbage collector's job is very meaningful to society because in this modern era,
humans have managed to produce so much rubbish per day that without them, the sheer amount would
drown the whole city in a week! Imagine how much plastic packaging each of us throws away within a day.
Take for example all the empty plastic bottles, Maggi mee wrappers, plastic packaging from the
supermarket and even paper products like cigarette boxes and newspapers among others.
In short, society would be seriously crippled if garbage collectors did not do their job. Therefore, I truly
believe that garbage collectors provide a very meaningful contribution to today's society. Thank you.

Candidate B: Toilet Cleaners.

A very good morning I bid to one and all. Everyone has a role to play in society no
matter how high or low their profile is. We should be thankful that we have toilet
cleaners because they are the people who give the most meaningful contribution to
society. I would like to discuss three reasons for this. (15 secs)
First and foremost, it is the main duty of the toilet cleaners to maintain the
cleanliness and hygiene of public toilets. Quite often, we have come across toilets that
are in dire need of cleaning where the smell is putrid and there is urine and faeces
everywhere, disgusting, right? Without toilet cleaners, people would completely avoid
public toilets unless they are so desperate they are willing to endure the horrid stench.
These unhygienic toilets are also a toxic zone for bacteria and diseases such as Hepatitis
and so on. Thus, toilet cleaners do us a grateful service of maintaining the public toilets
so they are safe to use.
Secondly, toilet cleaners are also instrumental in maintaining the facilities in the
public toilets. This is because it is quite common for public property like toilets to be
vandalised by irresponsible people. Some trash the place and spray graffiti on the walls,
while there have also been cases of breaking toilet bowls, sinks and others. If the toilet
cleaners are around, these incidences can be reduced greatly and society can enjoy a
better and cleaner image. Therefore, toilet cleaners have a very meaningful job because
they help maintain a good impression of our country especially to international tourists.
Last but not least, being a toilet cleaner is an extremely meaningful contribution
to society because not many people want to do this menial task. The responsibility of
cleaning toilets is not a glamorous job, in fact, people may be embarrassed to tell others
that their occupation in life is a toilet cleaner. However, I completely believe that
without them, public toilets would hazardous to our health and they provide us a service
that is crucial and necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Hence, we should be thankful to
them for their commitment in their profession.
In essence, the most meaningful contribution to society is by toilet cleaners
because they help maintain hygiene, our countrys image and it is a thankless job. Thank
you and have a nice day.

How to attain happiness?

A. have a goal
B. good relationship with others
C. good health
D. positive outlook

Task A
Candidate A

A very good morning to one and all. The issue at hand today is how to attain happiness.
I believe that this issue has been on the forefront for as long as man existed. In fact, I
believe even animals and other beings strive to achieve this wonderful state of happiness
and contentment. It is therefore my honest opinion that in order to achieve happiness
we must have a concrete and measurable goal. Let us analyse a few reasons to justify
this point.
First and foremost, to aspire towards happiness is not enough. Just wanting is only half
the battle won. To attain it there must be some kind of action involved and this most
certainly begins with setting goals. The most important reason for setting aims or goals
is to provide a way to measure if you have achieved it or not. For example, my aim is to
be happy. In order to be happy I must have enough money and job security as well as a
stable and happy family. Therefore the next logical step is to provide a timeframe to
achieve this goal. If we set a goal based on a timeframe, happiness will be more easily
achievable. A young person could aim to get his degree before he turns 25, get a stable
high paying job by 30 and get married before he/she is 35. Thus, having a goal or goals
will help discern the level of our happiness.
Secondly, we can attain happiness when we have a goal because it gives us something to
work towards or aim for. However, please note that the beauty of having goals is that it
can be modified to suit ourselves and our situations. And once we have achieved it, we
can create new goals. Conversely, if we cannot attain it, we can modify them to be more
realistic. For instance, Mahatma Ghandi's goal in life was to achieve peace through
peaceful means. Furthermore, he was happiest when there are no wars and people can
live in peace. Even when he was sent to jail, he still held on to his goal which was to
solve things through peaceful means, not war. And even in jail, he could attain
happiness - Ghandi is a truly inspirational man.
As time is running out, let me reinstate that a key method to attain happiness is to set
reachable goals for ourselves. It also brings to mind a quote, 'Aim for the sun so that if
you fail, you will still be amongst the stars'. Thank you for listening.

Candidate B
A very good morning I bid to the examiners and my fellow candidates. As the saying
goes, 'No man is an island'. Therefore we thrive on good relationships with others in
order to attain happiness. It would be quite strange to achieve ultimate happiness yet
have no one of consequence with whom to share it with. Hence, good relationships with
others are some of the fundamentals of achieving true happiness. Allow me to describe
this issue further by presenting a few points.
On the one hand, happiness is maximised when happiness is shared. In general,
everyday we interact with the people closes to us be they family members, spouse,
children, best friends or colleagues. In fact, sometimes, happiness comes from external
sources and we may not even know them personally. But it is these very relationships
with others that will build the foundation of happiness brick by brick. When we need
help, and a friend offers it, or when we just need to spend some quality time with our
family and every member of the family shows up, well, these instances feed happiness to
our souls. Imagine if you received really good news like a scholarship to study abroad
but had no one to tell. Indeed, our happiness would fade a little, or we might even end
up depressed!
On the other hand, happiness diminishes when we have few or no good relationships
with others. In times of need, it is human nature to reach out for help especially from
our closest and dearest. As a child, when we fell and hurt our knees, we would call out
for our mom or dad. When a friend backstabs you with nasty gossip, we call our best
friend to unload our unhappiness. In the workplace, when our colleagues treat us
unfairly, we go home to our spouses and use them as sounding walls to express our
anger or disappointment. Thus, the human race is fragile, and we depend on good
human relationships to keep our happy odometer high.
In short, it would be pointless to attain happiness yet be so lonely with no one to share
the good times with. Hence, each of us should work on improving and bettering our
relationships in order to attain unlimited happiness in life. Thank you and have a nice
day.

Candidate C

A marvelous morning I bid to one and all. As the popular saying goes, 'Health is Wealth'.
There is indeed a whole lot of truth to this age old adage as I am sure everyone will
admit that without health, we would live a poor quality and even substandard life hence
marring our ability to attain true happiness! Allow me to further elaborate by providing
a few different perspectives on this issue.
First and foremost, the level of our health will determine how happy we are. Surely there
is not a single soul out there who rejoices in being unhealthy and unwell. Basically,
being healthy is crucial to our happiness because if we cannot do even the simplest of
things such as brushing our own teeth and going to the toilet unassisted then it would be
a very sad day indeed. There can be nothing joyful about waking up every morning to
face blood transfusions or chemotherapy or surgery after surgery. In fact it would be
downright depressing and it isn't any wonder that these people would suffer depression
and even contemplate committing suicide.
Conversely, when we have optimum health, happiness is easily attained. When you wake
up in the morning and stretch and take big lungfuls of fresh air, it makes us ready to face
the challenges in the day ahead. We are able to play our role in society well be it as a
student with a sharp mind to study better, or a worker in this industrious world, doing
our job well. Or when our health is maximised, athletes all around the world break
records and cry in jubilation as when Usain Bolt does when he literally flies down the
track or when Micheal Phelps or even Lin Dan lifts the Olympic gold medals high in
victory.
Needless to say, in conclusion, happiness is easily attainable when we are healthy
because it is one of the pillars of the basic necessities in life in order to truly achieve a
state of bliss. Thank you.

Candidate D

To the examiners and my fellow candidates, a wonderful morning I bid you. The topic
given today is rather interesting as it brings to mind a commonly asked question, "Is the
glass half empty or it is half full?" A person with a positive outlook would surely answer
'half full' and this colours his or her life with positive energy therefore making happiness
truly easily attainable. Allow me to elaborate what I mean about a positive outlook.
Firstly, a positive outlook gives us a means of inventing options. What does this mean
exactly? Well, people who are positive do not give up easily, in fact, they make it a point
to inspect every avenue and come up with innovative ways to overcome any obstacle.
For instance, after studying so hard a student fails due to a death in the family during
exam time and she could not concentrate. Rather than surrender to her fate, she takes it
as a challenge to get back up on the horse and find a job. After a few years of working,
she collects enough money to do her degree on a part time basis and after 3 or 4 years,
she finally graduates. This is because she has a positive outlook and looked hard for
other options to change her fate. At the end, she has managed to attain happiness when
her goals are achieved.
In addition, a person with a positive outlook seem to draw positive energy into her
radius and somehow good things start to happen to her. Even when bad things happen,
like an accident that messes up her car, she would still find the silver lining in the sense
that she is thankful to be alive and more grateful still for not having harmed anyone else.
Therefore, a positive outlook is crucial in attaining happiness because it is a wonderful
ability to find the good in any bad situation.
In short, people with a positive outlook with find happiness under every stone, at every
corner because they are better able to be happy and content with their lot in life. Thank
you for lending me your ears.
A person's character is often influenced by other people around him/her. Who
has the greatest influence on a person's character? Discuss which of the
following has the greatest influence on a person's character:

Candidate A: Parents
Candidate B: Teachers
Candidate C: Friends
Candidate D: Famous Personalities

Sample answer: Candidate A

Hi, a very good morning to the examiners and my fellow friends. As we are talking about how a
persons character can be influenced by another person, the persons whom I think have the most
influence in a persons life are parents. There are three reasons why I think so.
Firstly, parents are the people whom know us since birth. We become like the person whom we
spend the most time with. Parents are the people whom we see every day from the moment we are
born, till the day we are adults. Hence, very naturally, they become the people whom we look up to
and start imitating the way they talk, act, and even think.
My second reason is because parents are the first educators to their child before anybody else.
Table manners and basic etiquettes are taught at home, by the parents. This gives an influence so
vast that we ourselves fail to recognize it sometimes
Thirdly, parents are the ones who impart values into our lives. Values are assets which we hold on
to for the rest of our lives and this is the greatest influence of all. Values are what we make our
decisions upon, and it is what shapes our character.
In conclusion, I think that though there may be many others who can influence a persons
character ultimately, parents are the greatest influencers of all. With that, I conclude my speech.
Thank you very much.

Task B Group discussion

You are given:
2 minutes to prepare your points to either support or oppose the other candidates views
Decide on which of the 4 points you think is the best (Note: it is perfectly fine to agree with another
candidates points just as long as you explain why and how it is the best point)
Example: I think that parents play a big part in influencing their childs character, but after listening
to Candidate D I would have to agree that famous personalities have more influence in a persons
character. The reason is because (add on one point to Candidate Ds answers).
The entire group is given 10 minutes for this discussion
Flavor enhancers
Introduction:
It is often said that...
Many people claim that..
In this day and age of (topic)..
We live in an age where many of us...
(Topic) is a hotly-debated topic that often divides opinion.
(Topic) is often discussed yet rarely understood.
It goes without saying that (topic) is one of the most important issues facing us today.
The following essay examines both sides of the coin, its advantages as well as disadvantages.
In this essay, I will focus on ____________, ________________ and ____________.
There are many facets to this issue, namely ___________, ________________ and
_____________.

Expressing Opinion:
In my opinion,../From my point of view,../From my perspective,../Personally speaking,../In my humble
opinion,../If I may be so bold as to state that../
As far as I am concerned, I truly/totally/absolutely/completely/wholly
agree/disagree/think/believe/feel/consider that...
I agree that../I am in agreement with this issue../I concur that...
I disagree that../I am in disagreement with this issue because../I beg to differ that..
I can consider that../consider both sides of the coin../I partially agree../ I agree to a certain extent../I
somewhat agree but have obvious misgivings about..

Introducing Points:
Firstly, let us take a look at...
To start with...
First of all, it is worth considering that..
Secondly,.. Thirdly,.. Next... Another point is... Another contributing factor is..
In addition/Additionally/Moreover/Furthermore / What is more../On top of that
Another point worth noting is../Another factor to consider is...
Lastly,..Finally,.. Last but not least,...

Presenting Ideas & Giving Examples

According to experts/the website/the author of the article/book/journal etc...
Based on the research/survey/study/case study by (who) in (year) on (what)...
he/she/it/they found/discovered that...
Research has found that...
The study concluded that...
There are those who argue that..
When it comes to this issues.../In terms of this issue../With respect to this issue../ With regard to this
issue..
For example,../For instance,../As an example,../To illustrate,../As an illustration,../
..such as.. /..namely../..which are../..in terms of it is..
..and so on./..and so forth./..and many more./..and others.

Contrasting:
However,../In contrast,../On the contrary,../Conversely,../Even though...
To counter that argument.../Despite../In spite of that../On the other hand,..
..but../..although../..while..

Expressing Reason & Result:

As a result,../ As a result of this study/research/finding..
This theory/result/finding/study/case study has led to.../has resulted in...
This means that.../This is because../This could be due to../This can be attributed to../This could result
in../This proves that../This is concrete evidence that..
In lieu of this../Consequently,../Subsequently,../Therefore,../Thus,../Hence,..

Concluding:
In conclusion,../To conclude,../Conclusively,../In a nutshell,../To sum up,../
In short,../In other words,../In summary,../All things considered,..
Taking everything into consideration,..
After weighing up both sides of the argument,..
The benefits of (topic) far outweighs the drawbacks of..
The advantages of (topic) far outweighs the disadvantages of..
The pros and cons are quite balanced and it is up you to decide which side of the fence to lean on.
LIST OF USEFUL LANGUAGE
TASK A:
1. Good morning to everyone.
2. Good morning I bid to one and all.
3. Good morning to the examiners and all my
fellow candidates.
4. A very good morning I wish to all examiners
and fellow candidates.
5. Today we are talking about
6. The situation I have been given is
7. According to the situation
8. Based on the situation given
9. I have 3 reasons to justify my point.
10. First and foremost,
11. Firstly,
12. Secondly,
13. My second point is
14. Another reason is
15. Finally,
16. Lastly,
17. Last but not least,
18. Moreover,
19. In addition,
20. Furthermore,
21. Therefore,
22. Hence,
23. Thus,
24. However,
25. Other than that,
26. On the other hand,
27. Conversely,
28. Consequently,
29. Subsequently,
30. In contrast,
31. For example,
32. For instance,
33. Take for example,
34. and so on.
35. and many more.
36. and others.
37. In conclusion,
38. As a conclusion,
39. In short,
40. In a nutshell,
TASK B:
1. Lets kickstart this discussion by starting with..
2. Allow me to begin
3. May I begin by saying
4. I agree with you. (NOT:IM agree)
5. Thats a great idea!
6. I see your point!
7. Thats an interesting perspective.
8. I like your suggestion.
9. Indeed!
10. I concur with your point of view.
11. Im sorry but I disagree.
12. Im afraid I have to disagree with your idea.
13. I dont see eye to eye with you.
14. Thats not a good idea/suggestion.
15. I beg to differ.
16. Im sorry for interrupting but
17. Excuse me, may I interrupt please.
18. Pardon me for interrupting but..
19. Id like to add something please.
20. May I say something?
21. Could you please hear me out?
22. So what do you think, Candidate X?
23. How about your point of view?
24. Candidate X, what is your opinion?
25. Does anyone agree with me?
26. Why dont we consider the other points?
27. I dont understand, can you please repeat?
28. Im sorry I dont understand, can you please elaborate again?
29. In conclusion, ALL OF US agree that
30. To conclude, MOST OF US agree that
31. In a nutshell, SOME OF US agree that while the rest prefer
32. As time is running out, it seems that ALL OF US cant seem to agree on a single point so
33. Thats the end of this discussion, thank you.
Useful Expressions

Various Expressions used in asking for and expressing opinions

Function Expressions
Asking for an opinion Whats your opinion on Do you have anything to add?

What do you think of Dont you think that

What are your views on

Giving opinions I believe that.. From my point of view ..

I am certain that.. In my opinion..

I must say.. I think that

It is quite clear that.. I would say that

I maintain that .. It seems to me that

I am sure that I think it would be fair to say that

As far as I am concerned .. I guess..

I suppose . ..
Agreement Disagreement
Complete I totally agree with you Direct Im sorry, I beg to differ
Agreement Disagreement
I see your point of view I absolutely disagree with you

Thats true/right/brilliant Im sorry but I have to disagree

Thats good/splendid idea I disagree

True. I am glad you say that I am afraid that I dont agree

Yes, I feel the same way. I agree I dont think so

Yes, Im sure you are right I dont see your point

Absolutely/ Definitely I dont get it

I couldnt agree with you more

Yes, I think that is a wonderful idea

Tentative I agree with you to a point Indirect Are you sure?
Partial Disagreement
Agreement I agree with you to a certain extent I could be wrong but

I think you are right but I see your point but I think it would
 Youve got a point there but be better if ..

Well, perhaps you are right Really?

I agree that.but Oh, I dont know about that

That may be so but Im not sure about that

I will take that into considerations I do not think that is always true
because

Some expressions used in making suggestions, recommendations and some possible responses.

Suggestion Positive Yes, thats a good idea

response
Wouldnt it be a good idea to That would be nice

Shall we Okay

I think we should
Negative I think that is out of the question
I feel that we should response
I can foresee problems
Perhaps we could
Im not convinced that this will work
Why dont we
The suggestions will give rise to other problems
What about
Id rather not
How about
No. I dont really like the idea
Lets
No, I really dont think so
It might be a good idea to

Have you ever thought of

Maybe we should

If I were you, I would

Dont you think we should

Recommendation Positive I fully support
response
I strongly recommend that I am in favour of

I strongly advise that I totally agree with

I propose that I approve of

I would like to put forward a proposal that I see no objection to that

I would certainly endorse

Negative I am totally opposed to the proposal
response
I think that is out of the question

I can foresee problems

Im not convinced that this will work

This will give rise to other problems

Various expressions that may be used in persuading someone

Persuassive Have you considered I encourage you to

expressions Do you realize that I am very sure there is no harm

Dont you think I feel you should

Wouldnt it be a good idea to I persuade you to

I wonder if you have thought of

Maybe you should consider

It would be in your own interest to

I can assure you that

You have no need to fear

USEFUL PHRASES FOR MY SPEAKING TEST II

TASK A

You need to organize your speech so that there is a smooth glow of ideas.
INTRODUCTION BODY CONCLUSION
- Introduce topic -Include major points and elaborate -Reinstate your opinion
on them
-Highlight main points of task -Summarize main points of the topic
-Talk about the most important point
-Give definition (if any) first -Give advice or recommendations

-Use transition signals to connect

ideas

Some expressions you may use when presenting information.

 INTRODUCTION
Let me enlighten you on I would like to begin by

Today, I would like to talk on The reason I am here is to talk about

I have been asked to talk on

BODY
I would like to mention briefly To begin with

I would like to comment on The next issue is

There are several points I would like to make Furthermore/Moreover/ In addition

My first point is Let me give you an example

Firstly / First of all Let us consider

CONCLUSION
In general Let me conclude by saying

All in all I would like to conclude by

In a nutshell Finally

TASK B

When managing a discussion, you will

- Thank people for coming and then start a discussion

- introduce the subject or problem

- have to invite people to speak

- need to encourage group participation

- close/ conclude the discussion

Some expressions that you can use in managing a discussion.

OPENING A DISCUSSION
Good morning, thank you for coming Shall we start?

Thank you all for coming Right, lets begin

Thanks for being here May I have your attention please

INTRODUCING A SUBJECT
First, lets tackle the issue of Lets talk about the problem of

Today we are meeting to discuss Were here to talk about

 MUET SPEAKING PRACTICE

A
Good morning to the examiners and all my friends.

Firstly, I would like to suggest .

My main point is .. (explain/give example)

My next point is .. (explain/give example)

The next point I would like to make is ( )

However / But / Nevertheless . Etc

I have mentioned earlier that .

Therefore / Thus / Hence .. etc

In short

Thank you.

B
Good morning

First of all, I propose .

The most important factor is (explain/give

example)

Next, lets look at . ( )

Another suggestion is( )

 However / But / Nevertheless ..etc

Therefore / Thus / Hence / As a result .etc

Those are the suggestions ..

Thank you.

C
Good morning..

As a start, I would like to suggest ..

It is important to (explain/give example)

The next issue is .( )

Another point I would like to emphasize is ( )

However / But / Nevertheless ..

Therefore / Thus / Hence / As a result .

In summary, I would suggest .

Thank you.

D
Good morning .

I would like to begin by suggesting

One important reason is .(explain/give example)

 Next, I would like to highlight ( )

Moving on to my next point, which is .. ( )

However / But / Nevertheless ..

Therefore / Thus / Hence / As a result .

As a conclusion, I would say..

Thank you.
Template for Task B
Task B: Discuss which of the following would be most useful.
i. Cash

ii. A computer

iii. Some suitable clothing

iv. Some Malaysian foodstuff

* Work together in your respective groups and complete the following discussion.

A: Good morning once again to everyone. We are here to focus on the issue at hand which is
__________________________________________________________. I would like to invite
anyone of you to kickstart this discussion by giving us your point of view.

B: Allow me to begin. First of all, Im happy that our brother has won the scholarship to study in England.
Therefore, we must decide what would be the most useful gift for him. In my opinion, I strongly
believe that _______________
_________________________________________________________________. This is because
I think he can _________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.

For example, ______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________.

C: I see your point but how about getting him ______________________________. In this way, he can
use it to ___________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.

D: I dont quite agree with you because ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________. I think it would
be more useful if we bought _______________________ for him. Does anyone agree with me?

A: Yes, I agree with you. To add to your point, I feel that ______________________
_________________________________________________________________.

This is so he will ___________________________________________________.

C: Im afraid I dont see eye to eye with both of you. Buying that as a present for him is not the most
useful gift because __________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.

Moreover, ________________________________________________________.

Can you all understand what Im trying to say?

B: Indeed, I do see your point of view but I still feel that the most useful gift is __________________
because it can ___________________________________. Another reason is
___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________. For instance,
_______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.

D: Thats an interesting perspective and I agree with you that ___________________

_________________________________________________________________. However, I
think we should consider other points. We should also think about buying him
_______________________________________________________.

If he gets this as a present, he can ______________________________________ and

____________________________________________. Wouldnt you agree?

A: Im not sure I understand what you are saying. Can you explain it again, please.

D: What I mean is we should buy him _____________________________________ because it will me

more useful for him when he is studying in England. This is because
___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.

A: Aaah I see. Yes, I think it would be a very useful gift too. This way, he can
_________________________________________________________________.

C: Thats a good point, but dont you think if we gave him _____________________ it will be the most
useful for him as a student. I still believe that this is the most useful because
_____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.

Remember, we need to think of the best and most useful choice.

B: I agree with you, Candidate C. In addition, he can use this gift to _____________
______________________________________________________________________________
_______________. So candidates A & D, what do you guys think?

D: Now that youve explained it like that, I also agree that it will be the most useful. In fact, he could also
use it to _________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.

A: As for me, I feel that it is also the most useful. When he arrives at his university in England, he will be
able to ____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.
C: Thats right. Well, after listening to all the points on the four choices we have, I think it is time to
make a conclusion.

D: Yes, I think so too. Does everyone agree that we should give our brother
_______________________________________ as a special going away present?

All: Yes, I agree.

B: In a nutshell, we all agree that _______________________________ is the best choice because firstly,
he can _________________________________________, secondly,
________________________________________________ and finally
_________________________________________________________________.

Thank you.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The End~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

What to conclude if after 10 minutes of discussion.

A) AGREE = 3, DISAGREE = 1
Conclusion: To conclude, MOST OF US agree that ______________________

is the best choice because ________________________________.

___________________________________________. Thank you.

B) AGREE = 2, DISAGREE = 2
Conclusion: In conclusion, we were unable to make a solid decision because

SOME OF US stongly believe that the best choice is __________ because

_______________________________________________ while THE REST OF
US think that giving him _______________ is the most useful because
_________________

___________________________________________. Thank you.

C) ALL DISAGREE
Conclusion: In a nutshell, we were unable to come to an agreement on which of the four options
is the best choice. It seems ALL OF US strongly believe in our own points so as
we have run out of time, we think that we should each buy him a gift
individually. Thank you.