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TOPICS FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER ORAL EXAMINATION

Grade 9
(2023 – 2024)

Introduction
Name / Age / Class

TOPIC 1. TALK ABOUT DRAWBACKS OF LIVING IN THE CITY

1. What they are ( 2 drawbacks)
2. How they affect people’s life
Questions
1. What are some liveable cities in the world that you know?
2. Do you like to live in a city ? Why ?

TOPIC 2. TALK ABOUT STRESS AND PRESSURE

- What kinds of stress and pressure do you have ? ( study, family, friends, physical
changes,…)
- What do you often do to reduce stress and pressure?
Questions:
1. How do you feel when you have stress and pressure?
2. Do you have any problems with classmates / teachers at school?
 TOPICS FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER ORAL EXAMINATION
Grade 9 (2023 – 2024)
Introduction
Name / Age / Class
TOPIC 1. TALK ABOUT DRAWBACKS OF LIVING IN THE CITY
Today, I’d like to talk about drawbacks of living in the city such as air pollution and
traffic jams. The first problem is the air pollution which has a bad impact on human
health. Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as asthma, coughing, or sore
throat. Another big drawback is traffic jams. It is an unavoidable problem in big cities
everyday. This problem is even worse in the rush hour when so many people run out to
work and are stuck on streets for hours. If people don’t go to work or school early, they
may be late.To sum up, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenging to
its dwellers.
Questions
1. What are some liveable cities in the world that you know?
Some livable cities are Melbourne, Sydney, Vancouver ,…
2. Do you like to live in a city? Why?
Yes , I like to live in a city because it’s very convenient.

TOPIC 2. TALK ABOUT STRESS AND PRESSURE

Today, I’d like to talk about stress and pressure. Teenagers have stress in everyday
life and school is the main cause of stress. I have to study hard in order to complete
lots of housework of different subjects. I also have to take many types of tests.
Then, there is also the stress of having high expectation from my parents. There are
many ways to reduce stress. I go to bed early to get enough sleep. Besides, the air
is good for the soul, so I go outside and get fresh air. Thirdly, I share with my
teacher about difficult problems. We have to face up to the pressure and find out
the ways to deal with tress in order to study better.
Questions:
1. How do you feel when you have stress and pressure?
I feel exhausted and upset
2. Do you have any problems with classmates / teachers at school?
No, I don’t.