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and listening.
This test is to evaluate the students fluency as well as their level of command in the English language.
Exam paper code: 800/2
Exam duration: 30 minutes
Total weightage: 15%
Unlike the other tests, the MUET speaking test is the only one which will require you to interact with three other
students. It is aimed at testing your ability to:
Think critically
Below is a sample question obtained from I Like English, to help you practice your speaking skills.
Sample question:
A person's character is often influenced by other people around him/her. Who has the
greatest influence on a person's character? Discuss which of the following has the
greatest influence on a person's character:
Candidate A: Parents
Candidate B: Teachers
Candidate C: Friends
Candidate D: Famous Personalities
Task A Individual presentation
Given the situation, you now have:
2 minutes to prepare your responses
2 minutes to present
Tips:
Study the scenario or topic given carefully
Double check which candidate you are (A, B, C, D) to make sure you dont prepare another candidates speech
Make sure you dont run out of topic
Prepare 2 to 3 points to present on
You MUST agree with the point that is given to you (you can disagree or favor another point in Task B)
Make full use of the 2 minutes that you have. Dont go less than 1 minute 45 seconds / more than 2 minutes.
If you dont have as many points to speak about, talk slower.
Dont relax after your turn! Keep an attentive ear to what the other candidates are talking about.
Write down the other students answers as they present their 2-minute speech (to prepare yourself for Task B)
Tips:
NEVER keep silent
It is a plus point when you initiate the discussion. (Example: To kick start the discussion, after listening to all of
the other candidates answers I still stand by my own point that parents can influence a persons character the
most.)
Ask other candidates questions to keep the discussion alive (Example: How about you, Candidate B? What do
you think? What do you mean by that, Candidate C? Could you elaborate more on that point?)
If you want to interrupt when someone is speaking, do it politely. (Example: Im sorry, may I interrupt?)
Overall Tips:
Speak loudly and clearly so that the examiners can hear you.
Dont be too nervous up to the point where you cant speak properly. Take a deep breath, and speak slowly and
clearly.
Make eye contact with the examiners and the other candidates especially during Task B as it is a group
discussion.
Use good language. Good choice of words and sentence structure are plus points.
Dont be rude. Always say excuse me when you wish to interrupt, and thank you after giving your speech in
Task A.