Test

Speaking exercise.

The speaking exercise which you have to hand in in week 22 consists of two parts. You will hand in a video of ± 6 minutes long.

The first part:

In the first part, you have to introduce yourself. You talk about your hobbies, your family, your favourite film, etc. This part should last about 2 minutes.

The second part:

For the second part, you can choose between two exercises. No matter whether you choose option 1 or option 2, this part should last 3-4 minutes. Read through the two options below and make a choice. State in your video whether you’ll do option 1 or option 2.

Option 1:

Choose one of the following statements and talk about your opinion on the statement. Make sure you use arguments and examples to support your opinion.

1. Students should be able to study different subjects on different levels.
2. Clothing is the most important way to express yourself.
3. Everyone should spend at least one year abroad.
4. The world would be better if everyone earns the same salary.
5. Phones should be banned in the classroom.
6. A child always needs a mother and a father.
7. It is important that a country has nuclear weapons.
8. Torture can be used when a criminal has very important information.
9. Climate change is more political than scientific.
10. Men and women are equal.
     

Option 2:

Give a speech about a subject of your own liking. Make sure the speech has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Try to engage your audience while speaking. Use arguments and examples to support your opinion. Use convincing language in your speech. You can use the ‘Addressing’ page in your preparation.

The speech can be about a favourite tv-show, sport, book, etc.

Rubric speaking b1