New Speaking for 7 ECCE Students.pdf

7 PRACTICE EXAMINATIONS FOR THE ECCE NEW SPEAKING FORMAT Student’s Copy ECCE ORAL EXAMINATION 1

Situation

Learn to give advice

I am a friend of yours and I have a

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In my opinion, …

problem. Try to find out what my problem

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Though … , I think … would be

is and offer me some good advice.

better

 Your task

Look at the pictures and ask: •

who the person is

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what the problem is

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what the possible solutions are

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what the advantages and

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It’s true that …, but …

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Given the facts, …

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If I were you/ in your place …

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 According to public opinion …

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I think that …

disadvantages of each solution are

Follow up questions you might be asked:

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What is your favorite way of travel? Why?

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Do you ever order products from the internet? How were they shipped? How long did it take to receive them?

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Do you think there should be taxes for products shipped from other countries? Why/ why not?

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Do you prefer Greek products or foreign products?

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What do you think the expression “you get what you pay for” means? Do you think it’s true? Why/ why not?

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ECCE ORAL EXAMINATION 2

Situation

I am a friend of yours and I have a problem. Try to find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice.

 Your task

Look at the pictures and ask: •

who the person is

•

what the problem is

•

what the possible solutions are

•

what the advantages and disadvantages of each solution are

Follow up questions you might be asked:

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Do you work out? Do you think Greeks exercise?

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Why do you think gyms have become so popular in the last five years?

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What do you think is the best way to meet people?

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Do you have lots of friends? What do you look for in a friend?

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Where do you like to hang out with your friends?

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How often during the week do you go out?

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Do your parents give you an allowance? How much?

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What ways can you think of to make some pocket money to add to your allowance?

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ECCE ORAL EXAMINATION 3

Situation

I am a friend of yours and I have a problem. Try to find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice.

 Your task

Look at the pictures and ask: •

who the persons are

•

what the problem is

•

what the possible solutions are

•

what the advantages and disadvantages of each solution are

Follow up questions you might be asked:

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Do you recycle? What?

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Why do you think recycling has become popular in Greece in the last few years?

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What can each one of us do to help our environment?

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If your school decides to organize a fundraiser, what do you think it should be?

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Have you ever given money to a charity? For what cause?

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Which other causes can people give money to?

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ECCE ORAL EXAMINATION 4

Situation

I am a friend of yours and I have a problem. Try to find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice.

 Your task

Look at the pictures and ask: •

who the person is

•

what the problem is

•

what the possible solutions are

•

what the advantages and disadvantages of each solution are

Follow up questions you might be asked:

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 At what age do you think people should start dating?

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 At what age should people get married?

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Do you think the Greek family structure is in danger?

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Who makes the decisions in your family, your mother or your father?

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Will you do the same in your family? Why/ why not?

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Do you want to have children? Why/ why not? How many do you want?

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Which things would you do different from the way your parents do them?

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ECCE ORAL EXAMINATION 5

Situation

I am a friend of yours and I have a problem. Try to find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice.

 Your task

Look at the pictures and ask: •

who the person is

•

what the problem is

•

what the possible solutions are

•

what the advantages and disadvantages of each solution are

Follow up questions you might be asked:

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Do you think the media distorts the truth? Can you give examples?

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What types of programs do people like to watch on tv?

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Why do you think reality shows are so popular? Do you watch them? Why/ why not?

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Would you ever take part in a reality show? Why/ why not?

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They say that everybody wants to see themselves on tv – do you think this is true? Do we all deserve our 15 minutes of fame?

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ECCE ORAL EXAMINATION 6

Situation

I am a friend of yours and I have a problem. Try to find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice.

 Your task

Look at the pictures and ask: •

who the person is

•

what the problem is

•

what the possible solutions are

•

what the advantages and disadvantages of each solution are

Follow up questions you might be asked:

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How much time do you spend in front of a computer? Which sites do you visit?

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Do you like to “chat”? With who?

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Do you think computers have taken the place of close friends?

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 Are young people becoming anti-social because of technology?

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Which other forms of technology do young people over-use?

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Do you think there is such a thing as computer addiction?

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ECCE ORAL EXAMINATION 7

Situation

I am a friend of yours and I have a problem. Try to find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice.

 Your task

Look at the pictures and ask: •

who the people are

•

what the problem is

•

what the possible solutions are

•

what the advantages and disadvantages of each solution are

Follow up questions you might be asked:

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What motivates you as a student to work harder?

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Which subjects do you enjoy? Why?

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Do you think that girls are better in some subjects and boys in others? Which ones?

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Does getting a good education go hand in hand with getting a good job when you graduate? Why/ why not?

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What do you want to study? Why?

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Do Greek parents pressure students when choosing a career?

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