Discussion
Topic: Regional Poverty
Now, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of causes for regional poverty. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)
Causes for Regional Poverty:
· lack of natural res
· disorganization of the economy
· out-of-date conventions
· climate
· geographical position
· poor leadership
· overpopulation
· lack of education
(For candidate)
What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? Choose three from the list and tell each other why.
Causes for Regional Poverty:
· lack of natural re
· disorganization of the economy
· out-of-date conventions
· climate
· geographical position
· poor leadership
· overpopulation
· lack of education
Part C: Presentation (This part will take about 8 minutes.)(For examiner)
Interlocutor: Now, in this part of the test I’m going to give each of you a list of three different topics. I’d like you to select one of the topics and give a short presentation of about 2 minutes.
When (say the name of Candidate A) has finished talking, I’d like you, (say the name of Candidate B), to ask him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking.
All right? Here are your topics.
Hand over the Topic Card, A & B, and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate.
Now you’ll have 2 minutes to prepare.
The candidates are given 2 minutes.
All right. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your
presentation, please?
Listen to the presentation of Candidate A.
Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate A) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2
questions by Candidate B, followed by the interlocutor.)
Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?
Listen to the presentation of Candidate B.
Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate B) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2
questions by Candidate A, followed by the interlocutor.)
CLOSURE
The interlocutor winds up the oral test by referring to the topics of both candidates.
a. Health
What is the relationship between health and personal wealth?
b. Hobbies
How can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation?
c. Pollution
What are the main causes of pollution?
Topic Card B (For examiner)
a. Discipline
How do you deal with the relation between order and your personal interests?
b. Lifestyle
What are the differences in and your parents?
c. Environment
What is the relationship between man and environment?
Topic Card A (For candidate)
a. Health
What is the relationship between health and personal wealth?
b. Hobbies
How can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation?
c. Pollution
What are the main causes of pollution?
Topic Card B (For candidate)
a. Discipline
How do you deal with the relation between order and your personal
interests?
b. Lifestyle
What are the differences in and your parents?
c. Environment
What is the relationship between man and environment?
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