VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES

FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

GENERAL SPEAKING YEAR 1

FINAL TEST

THE FORMAT
COLLABORATIVE TASK - Conversation with the other student.

Each student is required to pair up with one of his or her classmate on voluntary basis. They will be
then called Student A & B.

Each pair is required to pick one card which asks him or her to have conversation about a particular
topic based on one suggestive question.

The pair will have 3 minutes for conversation.

Both students are expected to participate in the discussion proactively in the most equal manner.

The examiner will quietly observe the conversation and only interrupt with questions if necessary.
 SPEAKING CRITERIA
The student will be evaluated on the 5 main criteria

CRITERIA DEFINITION AND SPECIFICS SCORING

 Demonstrating knowledge and clear point of view on
the topic
1. CONTENT 2 pts
 Able to express logical and critical reasoning in
argumentation (if any)

 Talking at length
 Talking without pauses or hesitations
 Talking without self-correction
2. FLUENCY &  Be assertive and articulated when expressing and
2 pts
COHERENCE discussing ideas, sharing opinions, negotiating
 Able to be understood by others and able to carry on
conversation with others
 Using linking devices

 Using wide range of vocabulary to discuss various

topics at length (from basic & common to specific
3. LEXICAL vocabulary)
2 pts
RESOURCE  Use paraphrases effectively
 Using collocations
 Avoiding errors

4. GRAMMARTICAL  Using a range of sentence structures

RANGE &  Using a range of grammar tenses 2 pts
ACCURACY  Avoiding errors

 Able to be understood throughout the test

 Able to use intonation
5. PRONUNCIATION 2 pts
 Accent does not affect understanding
 Accurate word and sound pronunciation
 TOPIC LIST

No. THE TOPIC

1. Lifestyle
2. Transport
3. Challenges
4. The environment
5. Stages in life
6. Work
7. Technology
8. Holidays
9. History
10. Nature

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