SPEAKING MID-TERM

SPEAKING MID-TERM

The speaking mid-term will be a 5 minute, one-on-one interview. You will be asked five of the following groups of questions listed below, one from each unit. You will be judged according to the following criteria:

(1) comprehension of the questions asked 5%

(2) clear pronunciation with proper intonation 5%

(3) correct grammar and variety of vocabulary 5%

UNIT 1

1. What is your favorite hobby? Why do you enjoy doing this hobby? How long have you been doing it?

2. What have you been studying these days? What else have you been doing recently? How else have you been spending your free time?

3. Name an activity you have been doing for a long time. How long have you been doing it? Why do you do it? Do you still enjoy it?

4. What are the most popular hobbies in your country? How many people do these activities? How long have they been popular? Why are they so popular?

UNIT 2

1. Name a popular television show in your country. What kind of show is it? How long has it been on television? Why do you think it is so popular?

2. What kinds of TV shows are popular for people your age? Why do you think these shows are popular with people your age? What do you think about these shows?

3. Do you know what’s on TV tonight? What time is it on? What kind of show is it? Do you usually watch it? Why or why not?

4. Name a soap opera from your country. Do you watch this soap opera? Why or why not? What type of person watches this show?

UNIT 3

1. Name a famous icon in your country. What do you think it symbolizes? Why is it so famous?

2. What is your favorite style of art? How would you describe this type of art? Why do you think you like it?

3. Name a famous city in your country. Where is it located? Why is it famous? What is your opinion of this city?

4. What style of art would you consider complicated? Why do you think this style is complicated? Do you prefer complicated art? Why or why not?

UNIT 4

1. What type of person are you? What do you think is your most positive characteristic? What is your most negative characteristic?

2. Who is your best friend? What kind of a person are they? Why do you think the two of you are close friends?

3. Do you think you are similar to other members of your family? Why or why not? What family member do you have the most in common with?

4. Name a friend or family member who is very different from you. How is his or her personality different from your own? Is there anything positive about your differences?

UNIT 5

1. Do you have a cell phone? Where did you buy it? When did you buy it? Why did you get it?

2. What is your favorite possession? What do you use it for? Could you live without it?

3. What technological devices do you use for entertainment? What do you use them for? Which is your favorite? Why?

4. What technological devices do you use for getting information? What do you use them for? Which is your favorite? Why?