Oral test format
- done in pairs or trios
- the teacher evaluates the pair or trio one at a time
- the test has three main parts
- part 1: description, comparison and contrast of pictures
- part 2: comment on general statements related to the topics covered in the book. Each student says if they agree or disagree and why
- part 3: students work together to decide on a picture or an object based on their negotiation skills
The test is applied by the teacher
Things to remember:
Be objective - sometimes less is better
Don’t dominate the conversation
Don’t despair if the teacher interrupts you or tells to stop talking
Try not to focus on the teacher’s note taking during the test. It’s not meant to pick out only mistakes made by the candidates
Some useful language that came up in class:
to be successful in + gerund
achieve/reach/obtain/attain success
bring something forward = anticipate
I think it’s his strong personality that attracts me
I think his strong personality attracts me
Are you absolutely/utterly/thoroughly/definitely/totally/completely sure?
considerate = kind, thoughtful
The guy on the right looks more aggressive
It looks as if she’s in …
I see two people having an argument
Is there anything in common or are they totally different?
Something happened to make their blood boil
hijack the conversation = dominate the conversation
to be in the spotlight = to be the center of attention
I’m working on my attitude = I’m trying to be better
Some more language you can use to talk about yourself:
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