END-OF-TERM EXAMS FOR ENGLISH 6

SPEAKING EXAM: 30% (FIVE TOPICS)

MARKING CRITERIA
Fluency and Coherence: 3 marks
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 3 marks
Lexical Resource: 2 marks
Pronunciation: 2 marks
TOTAL: 10 marks
REQUIREMENTS

1. Each examinee must choose 1 of the 5 given topics by drawing lots at random.

Note: The selected topics cannot be changed.

2. Each examinee has 5 to 7 minutes for preparation.

3. Each examinee must:

- introduce himself or herself, including his or her names, ages, origins, classes,
majors, and hobbies.

- present a short talk about the chosen topics for 1 to 2 minutes.

- answer 3 (three) follow-up questions by the examiners.

4. Marks must be made available before the examinees sign their names.

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 SPEAKING EXAM FOR ENGLISH 6 – 30% (FIVE TOPICS)

TOPIC 1
PART 1
You are asked to introduce yourself, including your name, age, origin, class or faculty,
major of study, and hobbies.

PART 2
You will have to talk about the following topic for one to two minutes. You can refer to
your note at times but you are NOT allowed to read the notes.

Describe a time of the day that you like.

You should say:

what time of day it is

what do you do at that time

who you are usually with

and explain why you like it.

PART 3
You will have to answer THREE of the following questions by the examiner.
1. How do you organize your time?
2. Do you think people organize time in the same way?
3. Do you think it is important to be on time?
4. How do you feel when you are late for an appointment?
5. How do you feel when others are late?
6. Would you say you manage (or, organize) your time well?
7. Do you find it hard to manage your time?
8. How do you think you could better manage your time?
8. If you had more time, what would you do with the extra time?
10. What do you think people would gain if they were better at managing their time?

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 TOPIC 2

PART 1
You are asked to introduce yourself, including your name, age, origin, class or faculty,
major of study, and hobbies.

PART 2
You will have to talk about the following topic for one to two minutes. You can refer to
your note at times but you are NOT allowed to read the notes.

Describe a personal memory that you still remember very clearly.

You should say:

what kind of event it was

what the background to the event was

what the main things that happened were

and explain why you still remember it.

PART 3
You will have to answer THREE of the following questions by the examiner.

1. Do you think it's important to have a good memory?

2. Are there any things that are especially important for people to memorize?
3. Do you think having a good memory is important for students?
4. What is your most vivid childhood memory?
5. Who was your childhood hero?
6. Do you remember the first day you went to your school?
7. What was a typical day in your life when you were a child?
8. What was your favorite toy when you were a child?
9. Do you wish you could return to your childhood?
10. How does a person’s childhood influence what kind of adult they become?

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 TOPIC 3
PART 1
You are asked to introduce yourself, including your name, age, origin, class or faculty,
major of study, and hobbies.

PART 2
You will have to talk about the following topic for one to two minutes. You can refer to
your note at times but you are NOT allowed to read the notes.

Describe an unforgettable trip you have had.

You should say:

when and where you went

who you went with

what you did there

and explain why you think it was enjoyable.

PART 3
You will have to answer THREE of the following questions by the examiner.

1. Which method of travel do you consider safest?

2. Has travel become more expensive in recent years?

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of low-cost air travel?

4. How has travelling changed, compared to several decades ago?

5. Do you think travel can change people’s ways of thinking?

6. Do you think the tourist industry is very important?

7. What benefits does tourism bring to society?

8. Is it important for travelers to carefully plan the trip?

9. Do you think there are any differences between men and women when they plan a trip?

10. What factors would people consider when preparing for a trip?

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 TOPIC 4

PART 1
You are asked to introduce yourself, including your name, age, origin, class or faculty,
major of study, and hobbies.

PART 2
You will have to talk about the following topic for one to two minutes. You can refer to
your note at times but you are NOT allowed to read the notes.

Describe a famous person whom you admire.

You should say:

who the person is

why he/ she is famous

what you would do if you met this person

and explain why you admire this person.

PART 3
You will have to answer THREE of the following questions by the examiner.

1. What are some ways that people have used to become famous in Vietnam?

2. Do you know any popular star who really likes helping other people?

3. Do you think children should imitate their idols?

4. What influences do popular stars have on teenagers?

5. Do you think more is expected from famous people than ordinary citizens?

6. What are the differences between a famous person and an ordinary person?

7. Do you think that famous people are generally happier than ordinary people?

8. What qualities does a person need to have in order to be famous?

9. Is it easier or more difficult to achieve fame today than in your grandparents’ time?

10. Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?

HẾT./.

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 TOPIC 5

PART 1
You are asked to introduce yourself, including your name, age, origin, class or faculty,
major of study, and hobbies.

PART 2
You will have to talk about the following topic for one to two minutes. You can refer to
your note at times but you are NOT allowed to read the notes.

Describe a goal or aim that you hope to achieve in the future.

You should say:

what the goal is

when you hope to achieve it

what you need to do to reach your goal

and explain why this goal is important to you.

PART 3
You will have to answer THREE of the following questions by the examiner.

1. What is your biggest goal in life?

2. What are your short term/ long-term goals?

3. Should parents help their children set goals?

4. Is having a goal in life effective in becoming successful?

5. Is having a goal helpful in motivating a person?

6. Do you think people have fewer goals as they get older?

7. Is it good or bad to be ambitious?

8. Do you think people nowadays are too ambitious?

9. Do you think being ambitious at work is good?

10. What’s your attitude towards hard work?

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