3850-206 SAMPLE PAPER – SET 7

Certificate in English Speaking and Listening – Stage 3

Employability

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barcode label here.

Candidate name (first, last)

First

Last

Candidate enrolment number Date of birth (DDMMYYYY) Gender (M/F)

Assessment date (DDMMYYYY) Centre number Candidate signature and declaration*

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General information
• There are three activities in this test.
• The maximum marks for each question are shown.
• The maximum number of marks for this test is 30.
• Before leaving the test room you must give this book to the Invigilator.

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Candidate instructions
What you have to do
x Check you have put your name and details on the front cover of this test.
x Complete the three activities in this test using a blue or black pen.
o Activity 1 – prepare and deliver a short talk or presentation. Complete the
evaluation form.
o Activity 2 – listen to the recording and answer the questions. You may
listen to the recording up to three times.
o Activity 3 – take part in a group discussion with a minimum of three and
no more than five people.
x Read each question carefully.
x Answer all the questions.
x Write your answers in this answer book.

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Activity 1 (12 marks)

Prepare and deliver a short talk or presentation.
This could be about one aspect of employability /getting a job in the 21st Century
OR
another topic given to you.
The presentation will:
x introduce the topic
x present information and ideas
x give your own point of view
x give instructions to the audience for actions they can take (a call to action)
x make conclusions/recommendations.

The presentation should take about 3-4 minutes.

You will be tested on

x presenting information and ideas clearly
x presenting information and ideas persuasively to others
x responding to peer evaluation.

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Presenter’s name ...................................... Listener’s name …….........................................

Your audience will ask you questions on the topic of your presentation and give
feedback and constructive criticism by completing a peer evaluation form.

Complete the following personal reflection on the presentation.

On reflection
What did the group think about your presentation?

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Using the peer evaluation, identify one positive point and one area you can develop.

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Circle the number that reflects your judgement of the candidate’s presentation.

1 = Excellent 2 = Very Good 3 = Good 4 = Satisfactory 5 = Poor

Spoke with confidence 1 2 3 4 5

Information was sequenced 1 2 3 4 5
Gave clear explanations 1 2 3 4 5
Adapted contributions 1 2 3 4 5
Supported opinions with evidence 1 2 3 4 5
Responded to questions 1 2 3 4 5

What questions did you ask?

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Additional Comments (include information on what you liked about the presentation
and what could have been done differently)

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Activity 2 (8 marks)

Listen to the recording then answer the following questions.

1 Identify three practical steps Kelsey recommends to the audience? 3 Marks

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2 According to Kelsey, an interviewer can form an opinion during

the interview 1 Mark

Tick the correct answer.

a) instantly

b) within minutes

c) half way through

d) at the end.

3 How can an interviewee stop nerves? 1 Mark

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4 What does the Human Resources Director recommend to agency workers? 1 Mark

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After listening to the recording answer questions 5 and 6 using your own
thoughts and ideas.

5 What would be an appropriate question to ask Kelsey? 1 Mark

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6 What would you ask Jamila to cover in the next ‘Employment

Today’ show? 1 Mark

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Activity 3 (10 marks)

In a group, hold a discussion about employability skills: what are they and why they are
important
OR
another topic given to you.

The discussion should take at least 5 minutes.

A group is defined as a minimum of three and no more than five people.

You will be tested on

x listening to complex information
x making relevant contributions appropriate to the purpose and outcomes
x adapting contributions to suit the audience, purpose and situation
x using evidence to support opinions and arguments
x helping to move the discussion forward to reach decisions
x using relevant strategies for interruption, change of topic and reassurance.

You may use this space to plan what you want to say.

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Discussion evaluation questions

Answer the following questions about your discussion.

1 What topic was discussed?

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2 What points did you make in the discussion?

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3 What examples did you give to support your opinions?

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4 How did you demonstrate non-verbal communication (eg gestures, facial

expressions) in the discussion?

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