Question 1

Situation: There are several ways of ensuring the success of group projects. What are some of these
ways?

Task A :
Candidate A: One way is to choose the right person to lead the group. Elaborate.
Candidate B: One way is to distribute the work equally. Elaborate.
Candidate C: One way is to set realistic plan of work for the project. Elaborate.
Candidate D: One way is to have good teamwork amongst the group members. Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most effective way to ensure the success of group projects.
i) Choose the right person to lead the group
ii) Distribute the work equally
iii) Set realistic plan of work for the project
iv) Have good teamwork amongst the group members

Question 2
Situation: Some television programmes can be helpful to us in our daily lives. What are some of these
programmes?

Task A :
Candidate A: Television programmes on travelling can be helpful. Elaborate.
Candidate B: Television programmes on cooking can be helpful. Elaborate.
Candidate C: Television programmes on health issues can be helpful. Elaborate.
Candidate C: Television programmes on current issues can be helpful. Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following programmes is most helpful to us in our daily lives.
i) Television programmes on travelling
ii) Television programmes on cooking
iii) Television programmes on health issues
iv) Television programmes on current issues

Question 3
Situation:
Water shortage is becoming a major problem in this country. What are some possible solutions to this
problem?

Task A :
Candidate A: One possible solution is to impose water rationing. Elaborate.
Candidate B: One possible solution is to look for new sources of water. Elaborate.
Candidate C: One possible solution is to increase the water tariff. Elaborate.
Candidate D: One possible solution is to educate people to use water more responsibly.

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most effective solution to overcome the problem of water
shortage.
i) To impose water rationing
ii) To look for new sources of water
iii) To increase the water tariff
iv) To educate people to use water more responsibly
Question 4

Situation: People should grow their own fruits and vegetables. Why?

Task A :
Candidate A: Growing your own fruits and vegetables is good for the family budget. Elaborate.
Candidate B: Growing your own fruits and vegetables is good for the environment. Elaborate.
Candidate C: Growing your own fruits and vegetables is good for health. Elaborate.
Candidate D: Growing your own fruits and vegetables is good for making use of available land.
Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the best reason for growing your own fruits and
vegetables.
i) Good for the family budget
ii) Good for the environment
iii) Good for health
iv) Good for making use of available land

Question 5
Situation: Happy people often possess certain characteristics. What are some of these characteristics?

Task A :
Candidate A: One characteristic is to be grateful for what you have. Why is this important?
Candidate B: One characteristic is to have a positive attitude. Why is this important?
Candidate C: One characteristic is to maintain good relationships with others. Why is this important?
Candidate D: One characteristic is to be healthy in body and mind. Why is this important?

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most important characteristics of people?

i) Be grateful for what you have

ii) Have a positive attitude
iii) Maintain good relationships with others
iv) Be healthy in body and mind

Question 6
Situation: We should do things that we really enjoy. Give some suggestions.

Task A :
Candidate A: One suggestion is to relax with friends. Elaborate.
Candidate B: One suggestion is to buy a gift as a reward for yourself. Elaborate.
Candidate C: One suggestion is to go on a holiday. Elaborate.
Candidate D: One suggestion is to spend time with your family. Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most enjoyable activity.

i) Relax with friends
ii) Buy a gift as a reward for yourself
iii) Go on a holiday
iv) Spend time with your family
Question 7
Situation: Today’s hectic lifestyle often leaves us feeling tired. What are some of the ways of overcoming
tiredness?

Task A :
Candidate A: One way is to get enough sleep and rest. How can this help?
Candidate B: One way is to balance work and play. How can this help?
Candidate C: One way is to have healthy eating habits. How can this help?
Candidate D: One way is to exercise regularly. How can this help?

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the best way of overcoming tiredness.
i) Get enough sleep and rest
ii) Balance work and play
iii) Have healthy eating habits
iv) Exercise regularly

Question 8
Situation: Your friends are discussing some of the areas which have the best job prospect. What are they?

Task A :
Candidate A: The agricultural sector has the best job prospect. Elaborate.
Candidate B: The business sector has the best job prospect. Elaborate.
Candidate C: The manufacturing sector has the best job prospect. Elaborate.
Candidate D: The entertainment sector has the best job prospect. Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following has the best job prospect.
i) The agricultural sector
ii) The business sector
iii) The manufacturing industry
iv) The entertainment industry

Question 9

Situation: Many less fortunate people deserve out help. Who are these less fortunate people?

Task A :
Candidate A: You think the homeless deserve our help. Elaborate.
Candidate B: You think the handicapped deserve our help. Elaborate.
Candidate C: You think the elderly deserve our help. Elaborate.
Candidate D: You think the homeless deserve our help. Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following is deserve our help the most.
i) The homeless
ii) The handicapped
iii) The elderly
iv) The orphans
Question 10
Situation: What are the characteristics of a good teacher?

Task A :
Candidate A: A good teacher should have effective communication skills. Elaborate.
Candidate B: A good teacher should be able to use the latest technology to teach. Elaborate.
Candidate C: A good teacher should be responsive towards students' needs. Elaborate.
Candidate D: A good teacher should be equipped with the latest knowledge. Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most important characteristic of a good
teacher.
i) To have effective communication skills
ii) To be able to use the latest technology to teach
iii) To be responsive towards students’ needs
iv) To be equipped with the latest knowledge

Question 11
Situation: It is often said that many good things in life are free. What are some of these?

Task A :
Candidate A: One of these is enjoying the beauty of nature. Elaborate.
Candidate B: One of these is having good friends. Elaborate.
Candidate C: One of these is being physically and mentally healthy. Elaborate.
Candidate D: One of these is belonging to a loving family. Elaborate.

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the best thing in life.

i) Enjoying the beauty of nature
ii) Having good friends
iii) Being physically and mentally healthy
iv) Belonging to a loving family