UNIT 1 TEST

SPEAKING PAPER

TIME: 12 MINUTES

Teacher: Ask the student ONE question from EACH part of the test five questions in total. Mark
each part out of 5 (refer to the Teachers Guide for help). Total the students marks at the end and
divide by 2.5 to give their final mark out of 10.

For each part (15), once the student has spoken one or two sentences, move on.

Important: Ask students to use full sentences and not just give yes/no answers.

Part 1 (Grammar 1, Page 9)

Teacher: Ask the student ONE of these questions, A, B or C.
A What are you studying at school these days?
[Function: revise present tenses the present continuous]
B What extracurricular activities (eg sports, hobby classes and tours) are organised by your school?
[Function: revise present tenses the present simple passive ]
C What do you do most days after school?
[Function: revise present tenses the present simple]

Part 2 (Grammar 2, Page 11)

Teacher: Ask the student ONE of these questions, A, B or C.
A What sports and hobbies had you tried before you left primary school?
[Function: revise past tenses the past perfect simple]
B What were you given on your last birthday?
[Function: revise past tenses understand and respond to the past simple passive]
C When did you last go somewhere on the bus or train? Where were you going?
[Function: revise past tenses the past simple and the past continuous]

Part 3 (Speaking topics from Pages 7, 8 and 10)

Teacher: Ask the student ONE of these questions, A, B or C.
A Why do you need to wear protective clothing when doing extreme sports?
[Function: revisit discussion topics from the Students Book Vocabulary, Listening and Reading lessons]
B Which extreme sport would you most or least like to try?
[Function: revisit discussion topics from the Students Book Vocabulary, Listening and Reading lessons]
C What dream or ambition would you like to achieve?
[Function: revisit discussion topics from the Students Book Vocabulary, Listening and Reading lessons]

Part 4 (Speaking topics from Pages 12 and 14)

Teacher: Ask the student ONE of these questions, A, B or C.
A In what situations can it be positive to take risks?
[Function: revisit discussion topics from the Students Book Language & Beyond and Writing lessons]
B Why do many people avoid taking risks?
[Function: revisit discussion topics from the Students Book Language & Beyond and Writing lessons]
C What sports are popular in your country? Why do you think theyre popular?
[Function: revisit discussion topics from the Students Book Language & Beyond and Writing lessons]

Part 5 (Speaking, Page 13)

Teacher: Ask the student ONE of these questions, A, B or C.
A Imagine were friends. You want ask me if Im interested in sports. Ready? OK, you start.
[Function: start and change topics in a conversation]
B Imagine were friends. Were talking and you want to change topic. Ready? OK, I start. So maths
class was really interesting today, wasnt it?
[Function: start and change topics in a conversation]
C Imagine were friends. You want to see if I know something you found out. Ready? OK, you start.
[Function: start and change topics in a conversation]

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