Transcript GEPT 中高級預試 口說能力測驗 GEPT—High

Hi, study pals, the Reading-and-Listening Test is over. How was it? Have you thought
over where you need improvements? Whether you will pass or not, stay with us and
let’s do more practice of the Speaking-and-Writing Test. Here’s something for fun (only)
first.
GEPT—High-Intermediate Level
Speaking Test Preparation
GEPT Study Group
Outline
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High-Intermediate Speaking –general introduction
General Suggestions
The Official Mock Test
What the group and the tutors can do …
How to make practice by yourselves or with a partner?
GEPT 中高級複試—題型以及時間限制
複試
測驗項目
寫作能力測驗 口說能力測驗
總題數
2題
10題
總作答時間
50分鐘
約20分鐘
測驗內容
中譯英
引導寫作
回答問題
看圖敘述
申述
總測驗時間
（含試前、試後說
明）
約需1小時
約需1小時
Intermediate 中級
Part I: 閱讀短文
Part II: 回答問題
Part III: 看圖敘述
Grading criteria
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考試標準與注意重點
級分
標準：答題適切、發音流利度、字彙語法、組織能力—溝通有效度
5
Task -- answer adequate and to the point, organized,
articulation – fluent, pronunciation clear,
language usage -good command of vocabulary, usage correct (though
with occasional errors)
Communication–efficient communication
4
answer mostly adequate and to the point,
pronunciation generally ok;
vocabulary and usage good enough for communication,
capable of responding to general questions; occasional errors does not
affect communication
3
Can respond to familiar topics, not very fluent, with basic concept of
grammar and command of vocabulary, occasional errors in
pronunciation; the errors can affect communication;
2
can only respond to simple topics; many errors in pronunciation and
intonation; serious lack in grammatical concepts and vocabulary; limited
abilities in communication
0
no answer
一般注意事項
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Timing: Watch your time carefully. Answer the questions
completely and finish your answers. This is what we can
practice together. (download a timer here; 用滑鼠右鍵選擇Always on top.)
Part
Things to note
Part I-1
1. pay attention to the question types (what, why, how, yes/no
question) and the tense used in them.
2. Don’t give too complicated answers; 2-3 sentences is
enough.
3. Don’t just say—”No, I don’t.”
Part I-II
1. Question types—situation, opinion expression
2. About 5-8 sentences—you need to watch time, though, as
sometimes you may pause and think a bit.
Part II
1. time for thinking—0.5 mins – find the answers to the first 3
questions, and an idea for describing the details on the
pictures)
2. Use present tense unless you want to tell a story.
一般注意事項
Part III
1. (time for thinking—1.5 mins—find a main point and
a few sentences for elaboration.)
2. Remember to not deal with too complicated or
controversial issues which you cannot explain well
in 1.5 mins. Talk about what you know and have
experienced.
In this oral test you are expected to
-- respond to questions promptly about yourself, or in certain
situations;
-- describe an image and respond to questions related to it;
-- discuss current issues, some of which may be topics (e.g.
internet shopping, environmental protection, the aging of
population, etc.) for a book.
Don’t be nervous!!! Remember this is a test of your English
communication abilities, but not knowledge. Talk about
what you can manage within the time limit.
Constant Practice will help you improve your communication.
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GEPT—High-Intermediate Level
Speaking Test –instruction for Part I and
Q’s 1 and 2.
Form Code: HS
Self-introduction:
My registration number is (准考證號碼)
, and my seat number is
(座位號碼) .
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Part I
Answering Questions
For questions 1 to 5, you will have 15 seconds to answer each
question.
For questions 6 to 10, you will have 30 seconds to answer each
question.
Questions 1 – 2
Answers to Q 1 and 2
1. How often do you wash your clothes and how do you wash
them?
A: I usually wash my clothes once a week, and I hand-wash them.
Alternative answer: I don’t do my own laundry. Usually my mom
does it, and she does it twice a week with the washing
machine.
2. When was the last time your family went out together. What
did you do?
A: The last time my family went out together was last Sunday.
We went to an Italian restaurant for dinner.
Alternative answer: It was three years ago and before I came to
Taipei. My family went to see a movie together, and we all
enjoyed it very much.
More tips for Part I-I
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Question type 1: about your own experience; when, what
and how-- Usually there are two short questions in this
part.
Don’t get into too complicated issues; for instance, the
fact that you don’t have a family or don’t speak to your
family for a long time.
questions 3 to 5, each 15 seconds
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About 2-3 sentences if you speak fast.
Answers to Q 3 and 4
3. How many pairs of shoes did you buy last year? Where did
you buy them?
A. I bought about three pairs of shoes last year. I bought them in
department stores.
Alternative answer: I didn’t buy any shoes last year, because I
thought I had enough. Now I feel like buying one. If I do so, I’ll
go to a department store.
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machine? How is it useful?
A/ Yes, I do own an answering machine. It's very useful because
when I'm out, people can leave a message and I know that
people have called.
Alternative answer: I don’t have an answering machine.
Nowadays, telephones usually don’t come with an answering
machine. But that’s fine, because my cell phone takes messages.
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Answers to Q 5 and some more tips
5. If someone invites you to a restaurant, but you don’t like to
go. How can you politely refuse?
A: I’d really love to, but I have an important appointment to go
to.
Alternative answer: Oh, bad timing. I have to go to my dentist.
I’m sorry; I’d really love to go with you.
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Tips:
 Question type 2: about your opinion;
 Question type 3: about a proper response in some situations
(e.g. invitation; request)
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to give a polite refusal— I'd like to, but I can't make it”.
How to make a polite request: I’m wondering if…
http://www.eng.fju.edu.tw/~eng/con&com_databank/Nash/page5.htm
Qs 6 and 10
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Explanation & Qs 6-7:
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Qs 8 and 10
Answers to Q’s 6-7
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6. Do you watch your weight? What could a person do to lose
weight?
Yes, I watch my weight. I think the best way to lose weight is to
exercise regularly and to eat less. Exercise and a balanced diet are the
keys to good health.
7. Explain why some people in Taiwan call wedding invitations red
bombs, or “紅色炸彈.”
Why are wedding invitations called red bombs? Well, the color red in
Chinese culture is associated with happiness. It’s good news when
people get married. When friends or relatives receive wedding
invitations, no matter whether they will go or not, it is considered
polite to give presents, usually money, to the people who are about to
marry. Because wedding invitations might arrive in your mailbox at
any time, people call them red bombs.
(note– It is considered a bomb because sending money may be a
burden on some people, especially when there are a lot of red bombs.)
Answers to Q’s 8-9
8.You hear that a school near your home is offering some
English courses at night. Call the school, and ask a few
questions.
A. I’ve heard that English courses in the evening are provided at
your school. When do the courses begin? At what times do
classes meet? What levels of courses are available? What
textbooks are the students using and how much do the
courses cost?
 9. What do you think is an ideal job? Please explain.
A. To me, an ideal job means opportunities for personal growth
and achievement. It must also be something I’m interested in.
Of course the job must pay well too since an employee who
works hard deserves a good salary.
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Answers to Q 10
10. Should movies be rated? Please explain.
I think movies should be rated because it gives parents an
idea of the content of the movie and whether or not they
would want their children to watch the movie. Parents
don't have time to see all the movies before their children
see them, so it gives general guidelines by which an adult
can decide whether or not their child can see the movie.
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Part II explanation
(解釋含思考30 sec)
Look at the picture, think about
the questions below for 30
seconds, and then record
your answers for 1½
minutes.
(含答題時間1.5 mins)
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What is the woman doing?
Why is she doing this?
Do you do this? Why or why
not?
If you still have time, please
describe the picture in as
much detail as you can.
Answers to Part II
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(1)The woman is throwing a plastic bottle into a public
trashcan. In her right hand, she is holding a cola can. She
might throw it into the trashcan as well. (2) She is doing this
because when trash is recycled, the materials taken out during
recycling can be used to make other useful products.
Recycling can also reduce the amount of garbage we throw
out and at the same time keep the environment from being
overloaded with trash.
(3) I also recycle garbage because I want a clean and safe
environment too.
(4) Behind the woman there is a bike. Maybe it belongs to the
woman. There are more bikes in the background, and it is very
likely that the picture was taken on a campus or in a park.…
More Tips to Part II
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直接回答問題；有剩下時間在描述。
If you don’t know what to say, try to think of your
experience of the place or event. For instance, if you
don’t know detailed reasons for recycling, mention the
general idea (to recycle is to turn garbage into useful
things) and then talk more about how you do it and
where.
In a 1.5 min answer, usually some parts can be short
answers, while you provide your opinions on one issue
(e.g. recycling, internet) and you should give about 2-4
related ideas/examples. In other word, in expressing an
opinion, don’t just give a short one-sentence answer. Try
to elaborate on your idea a bit.
Part III
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Discussion
Read the questions, think about your answers to the
questions for 1½ minutes, and then record your answers
for 1½ minutes. Explanation
(解釋含思考1.5 分)
(答題，1.5 分）
The Internet has become very popular these days. (Q 1)
Do you use it? (Q 2-3) What can we do with the Internet
and what problems might it cause? Please explain.
Answer to Part III Discussion
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(Q 1) I use the Internet every day. (Q 2—4 examples) With
the Internet, I can access the information I want instantly. I can
find out what’s happening around the world in just a few
minutes. I can also contact friends through e-mail on the
Internet, and they can get back to me within, again, just a few
minutes. With the Internet, the distance between people is
less than it used to be. (Q 3—3 examples) But there are some
problems as well. People sometimes post violent or
pornographic pictures on the Internet. Young children, who
like to browse the Internet, are very likely to see them. In
addition, gangsters can use the Internet to buy and sell arms
and drugs without getting caught. These are problems we
really don’t want to see because the society is forced to put a
lot of effort into dealing with them.
More Tips to Part III Discussion
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Mark the questions, and don’t miss any part of them.
Take notes when you consider your answer.
Don’t go too long in each part; make sure that you have
enough time to cover each part.
What the group and the tutors can do …
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The group:
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Speak-and-Respond:You can always practice responding to a
question immediately within a time limit (15 seconds for 30
seconds). Then your group members (or partner) can suggest
other ways of answering the questions. Together you can
correct each other’s errors.
Think-and-Respond: In a group of 3, each gets a slip of paper
with a Part II, or Part III, question, and then think for 30 second
(Part II), or 1.5 mins (Part III). You then take turns answering
the questions, while the other two take notes of the good
(ideas), and the areas for improvement (errors).
The tutors
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In a 15-min session, the tutor gives
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Two of part I-I, and I-II; (2-3 mins)
One of Part II; (2 mins)
One of Part III. (3 mins)
Then s/he will correct a few of your errors, and help you
elaborate on the answers to Part II and Part III.
Areas for Improvement and Practice
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Pronunciation Correctness and Fluency
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Some can be fixed within a short time, while some cannot (depending on
your pronunciation habits). You have to determine if they can be fixed or
not: e.g. “m” sound; easily confused sounds—long and short vowels ([i]),
[e])
You need to practice your jaw muscle and tongue movement, so reading
out loud regularly helps. You can read out loud an article, and then
respond the issues expressed in the article.
Sufficient Language For Self-Expression –keeping expanding your
vocabulary (with usage) by reading and thinking in English (see
examples)
Responsiveness (Be attentive to what is asked)
Grammatical Correctness
[if you have time] memorize some expressions to use in some
situations. (Here’s one page for instance -http://www.eng.fju.edu.tw/con&com_databank/ec-conversation.htm )
However, there don’t seem to be too many questions for situation
as far as I know.
Practice by yourselves (or with a partner)
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1. Vary the test samples you are given.
2. Use some pictures and make questions yourselves.
3. Read some essays/news articles, select words to learn,
and then make Q’s for yourselves.
See the attached Word file as an example.
For Fun --Ten Days in Manchester
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(Needs realplayer; the video transmission can be slow, but you
can read the text while waiting.)
This lesson is a bit like the lessons in LiveABC we have on
campus, but it’s free. Come and learn!
This is good for business majors and preparing for TOEIC, too.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/business/ten
days/intro.shtml
2. Small Talk -- http://www.englishclub.com/speaking/smalltalk.htm