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writing, 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
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:
Candidate
B:
Candidate
C:
Candidate D: Famous Personalities
Parents
Teachers
Friends
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)
Example: I think that parents play a big part in influencing their childs character, but
after listening to Candidate D I would have to agree that famous personalities have more
influence in a persons character. The reason is because (add on one point to Candidate
Ds answers).
The entire group is given 10 minutes for this discussion
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.