Speaking Intro

Name: ___________________________ Class: ________ ( )
Revision on Group Interaction

You should pay attention to the marking scheme in advance.
A. Interaction Strategies
AGREE
I’m with you!
That’s a good idea!
That’s right!
I feel the same!
*You must respond to ideas with REASONS
Eg, I can’t agree more, because……..
DISAGREE
I am afraid I don’t agree with you
It may be true, but
I am reserved about your idea
NEUTRAL
I prefer…
I think we are going off topic, we should be talking about………….
INVITING WEAKER GROUPMATES TO SPEAK UP

What do you think?
Do you think so?/ Do you agree with me?
DRAWING A CONCLUSION (30 seconds left)

To conclude/ To sum up
B. Useful Phrases
- Using examples to support your argument:
Like/ such as
e.g. I love Hong Kong singers such as Joey Yung.
- Making Suggestions:
I suggest +gerund (-ing)
e.g. I suggest going to Stanley
C. Common Ideas
How to promote activities?
-put up posters
-distribute leaflets/flyers, brochures
- make announcement during morning assemblies
-send messages to schoolmates through the social media
How to collect schoolmates’ opinion?

- ask them to fill in online/ printed questionnaires
- conduct interviews during recess
-collect ideas through the social media
How to combat social problems eg. Smoking/ drinking/ taking drugs?

-Schools can organize talks for students to inculcate the right values into them
- The government can make advertisements to spread the message and educate the public.
-The government should enact policies and impose fine on violators
Examples of Activities
-organize a talk/workshop (invite celebrities/professionals)
-hold a talent show/variety show
-do voluntary work
-take part in/ participate in (=join) competitions
Questions to ask a guest speaker

-Successful stories
-difficulties encountered and how to solve the problem/overcome the difficulties/adversities
-give us some advice on…(e.g. how to choose a job)
Purposes
-arouse students’ interest in…
-raise students’ awareness of…
-help students develop confidence/ a sense of belonging/a sense of responsibility
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Queen’s College
Yearly Examination
Secondary 4 English Language
Paper 4 Speaking
Examiner’s Copy
EXAMPLE
PART A Group Interaction
Below is an advertisement for Hot Look fashion magazine:
Hot Look fashion magazine
Summer Internship programme
Hot Look is one of Hong Kong’s longest-running English language fashion magazines, covering all aspects of style and
fashion. We are looking for a number of young people to work as interns this summer in our Causeway Bay office, where
they will gain valuable hands-on experience in the magazine publishing industry.
Duration: July to August
Allowance: $7,800 per month
Entry requirements Job duties
Applicants should: Interns will be required to:
 be at least 16 years of age; (1) carry out general office duties, including filing, typing,
handling of correspondence, data entry and reception
 be interested in a career in fashion or magazine
duties;
publishing;
(2) update and maintain the magazine’s website and social
 have a high level of written and spoken English and
media sites;
Chinese;
(3) assist editors with researching for articles and with
 be proficient in word processing and familiar with
proofreading;
computer applications including Photoshop, MS Excel
and Word. Knowledge of HTML will be an advantage; (4) assist photo editors with indoor and outdoor photo
shoots;
 be well organised and able to work well under
pressure. (5) assist marketing staff with organising promotional
events.
You are looking at an advertisement for a summer internship with Hot Look fashion magazine. Your group
is thinking about whether to apply. You may want to talk about:
 why some teenagers would be interested in working for a fashion magazine

 which job duties in the internship your group would prefer to do
 advantages and disadvantages of the internship compared to other jobs
 anything else you think is important

PART B Individual Response
1. Would you like to apply for this internship?
2. Do you enjoy reading fashion magazines? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think language skills are important for the internship?
4. What other personal qualities do you think would be helpful for this internship?
5. If you were interested in applying for this internship, how would you prepare for the job interview?
6. What do you think are the most important things you would learn from this internship?
7. What do you think would be the most challenging aspects of this internship?
8. How do you think an internship at a fashion magazine could help someone who wants to develop a
career in fashion?
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Individual response (1 min) (+/- up to 2 marks)

In this section, the examiner will ask you a question based on Part A’s discussion topic. You
may, for example, be asked to share your experience (or make things up!)
Even if the examiner asks you a close-ended question, you have to make good use of the 1min by
elaborating your answers. E.g. Have you ever taken part in voluntary work?
For your response, you may use the following structure:

State your viewpoint=>Give reasons (Elaborate your points with 2-3 reasons, signpost words…
First, Second, Third, )=> Give a conclusion
You may ask: Would you repeat your question, please?/ Would you ask another question,
please?

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Name: ___________________________ Class: ________ ( )

Revision on Group Interaction

INVITING WEAKER GROUPMATES TO SPEAK UP

DRAWING A CONCLUSION (30 seconds left)

How to collect schoolmates’ opinion?

How to combat social problems eg. Smoking/ drinking/ taking drugs?

Questions to ask a guest speaker

Below is an advertisement for Hot Look fashion magazine:

Hot Look fashion magazine

Summer Internship programme

Duration: July to August

Allowance: $7,800 per month

Entry requirements Job duties

Applicants should: Interns will be required to:

 why some teenagers would be interested in working for a fashion magazine

 advantages and disadvantages of the internship compared to other jobs

 anything else you think is important

2. Do you enjoy reading fashion magazines? Why or why not?

Individual response (1 min) (+/- up to 2 marks)

For your response, you may use the following structure:

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