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UNIT
11 Oral English

SMART
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1 The SPM oral examination consists of two papers: Paper 3 and Paper 4.
2 Paper 3 is a test on speaking while Paper 4 a test on listening.

11.1 Paper 3: Speaking

Introduction

1 Paper 3 consists of the following components:

Paper 3 – Speaking

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Four (4) questions for One (1) question for Three (3) questions for
each candidate each candidate each candidate

2 The candidate will be tested on the various aspects of speaking skills. They include skills in
understanding, application, analysis and evaluation.
3 The duration of the test is 13 minutes and the allocation for marks is 24.

Tips on speaking skills

1 Oral exams require careful listening and direct responding with concise or specific answers to the
questions asked.

2 Your oral exam begins the moment you walk in the door. Walk towards the examiner with a
smile and confidence.
3 You may greet the examiners with a “Good morning/Good afternoon!” Most probably the
examiners will greet you first and you must reciprocate.

UNIT E.g. Examiner : Good morning!
11 Answer : Good morning, Sir/Madam.

4 Although the test is on speaking, it requires good listening and intelligent talking. Make sure to
listen, pay attention and stay focused throughout the entire test.
5 Listen attentively to questions and follow instructions given. If a question is unclear, ask your
teacher for clarification with “I beg your pardon, Sir/Madam”. If you don’t know the answer,
say so.

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