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UNIDADES TECNOLOGICAS DE SANTANDER

LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH IV DDI012 – SPEAKING TASK

TALKING ABOUT BOOKS – 20 %

Reading is good for you because it improves your focus, memory, empathy, and communication
skills. It can reduce stress, improve your mental health, and help you live longer. Reading also allows
you to learn new things to help you succeed in your work and relationships.

TASK: Look for a partner in your classroom, create and role-play a conversation in which you are talking
about your favorite books. It can be one you read recently or one you read when you were younger. Tell
the name of the books and who wrote them. Tell what the books are about and details. Finally, tell why
you like them. You two need to interact, ask and answer questions by taking turns. Use proper
expressions and vocabulary studied in class.

Here is some information you may include:

▪ How important are books to you? ▪ Who is its author?


▪ What kinds of books do you like to read? ▪ What is it about?
▪ Do you prefer paper or e-books?
▪ How many books have you read in your life?
▪ How many books have you read in English? ▪ How long did it take you to read it?
▪ Who is your favorite author?
▪ Describe your favorite books.

Take into account the evaluation criteria given below:

• The video must be 3 minutes long. Remember that you have to appear on camera.
• Before starting the speaking, introduce yourselves saying your full name and group. This
is necessary.
• Reading during the video will give you a failing grade. Interaction is necessary.
• You cannot use masks or cover your face during the video.
• You cannot pause or edit the video, remember it is a fluent speaking activity.
• Make sure you record your video in a quiet and illuminated place. Verify the volume.
• Speak fluently and use the right pronunciation of linking sounds and vowel sounds to
develop this task properly.
• Record your video, upload it to Youtube, attach the PDF document with the link in
Atena and submit it individually.
• Make sure your video is available and works perfectly before submitting it.

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