SPM Cefr Speaking Task Sample Script
SPM Cefr Speaking Task Sample Script
SPM Cefr Speaking Task Sample Script
Speaking
Component
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR
CANDIDATES
Candidate A : Good morning, teacher. My name is Nordiah Binti Samsiah. You can call
me Nordiah or Nor, in short, where my family and friends use to address
me.
Candidate B : Good morning, teacher. I am Nicholas Leong. You can call me Nicholas. I
am fine if you call me “Nick”.
OR
My name is Kabilan a/l Ramasamy, but everyone calls me Kabilan.
OR
My name is Richard, Richard Lim Seng Chan. I preferred to be called Lim.
Interlocutor : [Main question] Where are you from? Where do you come from?
[Prompt] Do you live in…?
Candidate A : I hail from Negeri Sembilan. My family moved to Penang when I was
eight years old. Now, I am living in Gelugor (town).
(High band : candidate uses good vocabulary and have a mixed of tenses)
(hail meaning : have one’s home or origins in…)
Candidate A : I take public bus everyday. I have been using this mode of transportation
for the past five years.
Candidate B : Yes, teacher. My house is very near to the school. It is not a problem
walking to school because I have been doing that for a long time.
OR
Yes, teacher. However, my father fetches me sometimes to school during
rainy days.”
OR
No, teacher. I take private bus to school. The school is quite a distance
away from my house.
OR
Sometimes. Whenever my brother is free and if he is able to wake up, he
will fetch me to school with his motorcycle.
Interlocutor is to select one or more questions from list to ask the candidates.
Use candidates name’s throughout.
Example 1
Candidate : After I wake up, the first thing that I’ll do is to tidy my bed. This is because
it has been a practice for me since young, where my mother instills in me.
Example 2
Candidate : I will drink a glass of water and stretch my body. Sometimes, I feel numb
on my hands because I might sleep at a wrong position and a simple
stretching will ease all the numbs.
Example 3
Candidate : I will brush my teeth with a electronic tooth-brush my father bought me
from Singapore. It won’t bleed my gums like the conventional toothbrush
which I used before this.
Example 4
Candidate : The normal morning routine like brushing my teeth, washing my face and
easing myself in the washroom are the things that I usually do every day
after I wake up. However, this morning, I was in a rush, hence, I missed my
early morning snacks.
Example 5
Candidate : It is a must for me to answer nature’s call in the morning after I wake up,
especially after having a cup of my favourite milk with Milo. I dislike
visiting other washroom, especially the school’s toilet.
(answer nature’s call : To urinate or defecate, to go to the bathroom)
Example 7
Candidate : Normally, I do not have much time to do anything because I will be rushing
to get myself ready before my school bus arrives. If I have to answer that
question, I would say having breakfast is the first thing I would do after
waking up.
Exercise 8
Candidate : As usual, I will perform my early morning prayers first. After that, I will
perform my morning routines such as brushing my teeth and washing up.
Example 1
Candidate : When I come back from school, the very first thing which I will do is to
have my lunch. I will be home at around 2.30 p.m. and my school breaks at
10.30 a.m. By the time I reach home, I normally experience hunger pangs
where it is necessary to fill my stomach with some food to soothe some of
the hunger reactions.
Example 2
Candidate : The first thing I will do is to complete my homework after changing my
clothes and taking my lunch. That is because I will usually have my futsal
game at 5.00 p.m. and my mother would not let me go if I could not
complete my homework.
Example 5
Candidate : Nothing is more important than a cold cup of honey drink and get a light
snack before continuing my school work in the afternoon.
Example 6
Candidate : I need to help my parents in the shop because my parents operate a grocery
stall and they need to take a rest after working for the whole morning. I
need to look after the shop for about two to three hours before they come
back from their usual afternoon nap.
Example 1
Candidate : During my leisure time, I will hang out with my friends at the nearby park
under the gazebo. Sometimes, sitting around and play online games are
something that make us relax after a hard day work in school.
Example 2
Candidate : Sports will be my top priority. I play badminton, basketball and football. If I
am alone, I will go jogging or have a brisk walk in a park nearby my house.
Example 1
Candidate : My weekends are filled with tuition commitments. I will be busy rushing to
tuition centres but seriously, I enjoy the time with my tuition friends
because I feel that we are improving every day through learning and
discussions.
Example 3
Candidate : Weekends….Let me see….I would walk my pet cat to the garden…..water my
plants in the garden…watch television….and study, I suppose. But seriously,
I have a sense of regret when I don’t help my mother doing the house
chores, which I think I should. [Giggle a little]
Example 4
Candidate : I precious my weekend the most. I can do whatever I want at home and
enjoy all the freedom I want. However, I make use of every hour I have to
revise my studies these days. I segregate my time accordingly to each
subject and now, I am doing my Form 4 revision during weekends. That is
what I do during weekends now.
Example 1
Candidate : My favourite subject is English. I believe English can help me to
communicate well and feel confident. Teachers and friends praise me for
speaking fluently and one day, I hope to stand in front of a hall to give my
own talk show.
Example 2
Candidate : My main interest is in drawing and I like performing art. I plan to be an
artist when I grow up, having a painting gallery of my own.
Currently, I score pretty well in my Visual Art Education and I will
pursue my studies in Arts, most probably in Lim Kok Wing University.
Example 4
Candidate : Science is my favourite subject in school. I find it interesting because on the
course of learning, I discover the wonders of the world and how things
happen. Science helps me to think strategically and I believe Science is the
only way to lead us to better life. Another thing, it is a fun experience to do
experiments in the lab.
Example 5
Candidate : If I have to choose…I will choose History. History enables us to understand
our culture and heritage. We can learn the success stories of the leaders and
the failures from others too. It is kind of a mirror to let us know the past.
For example, during the World War I and II, I learn that war brings massive
suffering to the people and should not be repeated.
Example 2
Candidate : I like to eat “Satay” a lot, especially when they are placed over a charcoal
fire. I like to dip it into a kind of sauce made from peanuts and eat it with
the rice cake or popularly known as “ketupat”.
Example 4
Candidate : I like to eat nasi lemak. When it is served with tiny anchovy fish (ikan bilis),
spicy prawns,boiled eggs and cucumber, my mouth cannot stop drooling!
Besides, I like to eat with lots of sambal or curry gravy to make the food
more delightful.
Speaking Component
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR CANDIDATES
Part 2 : ( 3 to 4 minutes )
Interlocutor : In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a topic and I’d like you
to talk about it on your own for about a minute. You also need to answer a
question briefly about your partner’s topic.
TECHNIQUE :
DON’T KEEP THINKING OF GIVING FACTS, NARRATE AN EXPERIENCE
* Interlocutor may use back-up prompts if necessary. Use the prompts below
[the oblique “/” is included to make it as a choice]
What can you say about this point? / Tell me about….. / Tell me about this point…..
Candidate A : [1 minute]
What the event was :
The event, which I had recently, was a family celebration on my youngest sister’s first
birthday. [Narrate an experience] She came to our life last June and her cute chubby
little baby face enlightens the whole family whenever she chuckles.
Interlocutor : Thank you, (Candidate A). Can I have the booklet, please?
English Panel SMK Mutiara
WP Labuan
PAPER 3 (1119/3) : Part 2 : Candidate B
* Interlocutor retrieves Part 2 booklet. Place Part 2 booklet and open Task 2B in front of
Candidate B.
Interlocutor : Now, (Candidate B), here’s your task. I’d like you to talk about a person
you admire. First, you have some time to think about what you’re going to say.
Candidate B
TECHNIQUE :
DON’T KEEP THINKING OF GIVING FACTS, NARRATE AN EXPERIENCE
Candidate B : [1 minute]
Who this person is :
The person that I admire most is my neighbour whom I called Mr Leong. [Narrate an
experience] He moves in approximately two months already. What impresses me the most
is his heart of gold and a fatherly figure to his family.
If you think it is imp0rtant for people to have good role models (why / why not?)
Of course! Having a role model can inspire oneself to achieve success. Take me as an
example. [Narrate an experience] Mr. Leong’s successful life inspires me to improve my life
and my attitude towards him. His every action serves as a example to follow and you know
what is right and wrong to do. Emulating a person’s actions and values will serve as a guide
to achieve for bigger goals in life.
Part 2 : ( 3 to 4 minutes)
Interlocutor : In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a topic and I’d like you
to talk about it on your own for about a minute. You also need to answer a
question briefly about your partner’s topic.
TECHNIQUE :
DON’T KEEP THINKING OF GIVING FACTS, NARRATE AN EXPERIENCE
* Interlocutor may use back-up prompts if necessary. Use the prompts below
[the oblique “/” is included to make it as a choice]
What can you say about this point? /Tell me about….. /Tell me about this point…..
Candidate A : [2 minutes]
Would you recommend the place to your friends and family members? (why / why
not?)
Of course I would recommend! It is not only the temple itself that is recommended. At
the foot of the hill, there are so many food that will make you drool. [Narrate an
experience] My whole family had the best laksa and Char Koey Teow there.
Candidate B :
Yes, and the place is also in Penang too. The place is Penang Hill, the highest point on the
island. [Narrate an experience] I went there 2 years ago and the furnicular train going
up was mesmerising and fascinating. It was about 40 minutes ride and once we are on
top, I was like being transported to another place with cool breeze and marvelous
panoramic view. I went to “The Habitat Penang Hill”and spent a night on Starlight
Camping. The experience was unforgettable.
Interlocutor : Thank you, (Candidate B). Can I have the booklet, please? * Interlocutor
retrieves Part 2 booklet.
* Interlocutor retrieves Part 2 booklet. Place Part 2 booklet and open Task 2B in front of
Candidate B.
Interlocutor : Now, (Candidate B), here’s your task. I’d like you to talk about your
ambition. First, you have some time to think about what you’re going to say.
Candidate B
Your ambition
TECHNIQUE :
DON’T KEEP THINKING OF GIVING FACTS, NARRATE AN EXPERIENCE
* Interlocutor may use back-up prompts if necessary. Use the prompts below
[the oblique “/” is included to make it as a choice]
What can you say about this point? /Tell me about….. /Tell me about this point…..
Candidate B :
What is your ambition :
I have always dreamt to be a teacher when I was a child. I fancied taking up a chalk or
marker pen and acted like a teacher in my room when I was a kid. [Narrate an
experience] I was being taught by a few great teachers in my school and ever since then,
I have set my mind to become a teacher.
Candidate A :
My ambition is to become a doctor. Looking at the pandemic and the sacrifice of the
frontliners, I want to contribute in fighting diseases and help those who are suffering
from illnesses. [Narrate an experience] I remembered very well when I was admitted
to the hospital 3 years ago for high fever and bacteria infection, the doctors and nurses
who attended me gave their full commitment to reduce my sufferings. That inspires me
to become a good doctor in future.
Interlocutor : Thank you, (Candidate A). Can I have the booklet, please? * Interlocutor
retrieves Part 2 booklet.
English Panel SMK Mutiara
WP Labuan
English Language SPM KSSM
CEFR Paper 3 (1119/3 )
PART 3 : Discussion
Topic-based
4 - 5 minutes
Speaking Component
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR CANDIDATES
Content
Interlocutor : Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes.
The task will have two parts. In the first part, you will discuss something
with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second part, you will
have another minute to make a decision together. All right? Let’s begin
with the discussion task.
Interlocutor : Online shopping is gaining popularity in our country. Here are some
reasons why people shop online and a question for you to discuss. First,
you have some time to look at the task.
Interlocutor : Now, talk to each other about the reasons why people shop online.
Back-up prompts to be used if necessary :
What do you think (candidate’s name)? What about this ? (pointing to
option)
Interlocutor : What do you think [candidate name]? What about this [pointing to
option]?
Candidate B : I agree with you. However, I have some other pointers to highlight. Online
shopping provides a wide variety of products to buy, from electronic
gadgets to groceries. I can basically buy anything from online, with better
price too. I used to look out for promotions, discount vouchers and special
rebates. Obviously, the price is cheaper than the market and physical
stores. Besides, it is so convenient. Whenever you forget to buy something,
you can return to the platform or application and purchase again.
Candidate A : Yes, I agree with that. Other than that, goods and services online are of
better prices. That is because you can expect to have promotions every
week and after the discounts, the prices can be better than purchasing at
retail stores.
Candidate B : Another point that I would like to highlight is people will be exposed to
various things online, either locally or overseas. The wide variety options
will enable customers to make comparison and pick the best choice
specifically.
Candidate A : True. Furthermore, like I said before, convenient is something that people
are looking out for these days as you can easily buy things by clicking on a
few icons while staying at home.
Candidate B : Lastly, online shopping is following the trend and recommend items for
customers to decide what to purchase.
Interlocutor : Thank you. Now, you have about a minute to decide together which is the
most popular reason people shop online.
Candidate A : In my opinion, the better price factor is the puller [the main factor]. I feel
everyone hopes to get the best deal whenever we buy something and with
the application, we can compare price and usually, the prices offered on
online shopping is cheaper. This is because they do not have to pay rental
or hire people to look after the store. When I get the best deal, I am proud
to share with others my great experience and keep doing it.
Candidate B : What do you think about convenience? I agree with you on the price but I
think convenience is more attractive. People can avoid all the hassle and
get things which are not available in their own place. Besides, ordering is
safe and the delivery is fast. Hence, I opine that convenience is the most
popular reason people shop online.
You’ve been talking about why people shop online, now let’s hear your
opinion on this. In what ways does advertising on social media
influence people’s buying behaviour?
Candidate A : Nowadays, many people uses social media such as Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and Telegram in their daily life. Companies use this
opportunity to showcase their products and services in these platforms
via advertisement. Hence, people are made aware and it influences the
people’s buying behaviour.
Candidate B : I agree with that. Many companies use ambassadors like celebrities and
sportsperson to promote their products via social media. What we need
to do is to click on the link and we will be introduced to the product page
and order information. It is so convenient and it has influenced a lot of
people’s buying behaviour nowadays.
Interlocutor : Thank you (candidate A and candidate B). That’s the end of the Speaking
test.
Candidate A&B : Thank you, teacher, and have a nice day ahead.
English Panel SMK Mutiara
WP Labuan
PAPER 3 (1119/3) : Part 3
Interlocutor : Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes.
The task will have two parts. In the first part, you will discuss something
with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second part, you will
have another minute to make a decision together. All right? Let’s begin
with the discussion task.
Concentrate
in online
classes
Make short
notes Do more
exercises
Ask when
have
questions!
Interlocutor : During pandemic, we need to know how to improve our exam results.
Here are some ways how students can improve in the exam result and a question for you
to discuss. First, you have some time to look at the task.
Interlocutor : Now, talk to each other about the ways to improve your exam results
during pandemic.
Back-up prompts to be used if necessary :
What do you think (candidate’s name)? What about this ? (pointing to
option)
Interlocutor : What do you think [candidate name]? What about this [pointing to
option]?
Interlocutor : Thank you. Now, you have about a minute to decide together which is the
most effective way to improve in your exam.
Candidate A : After listening to [candidate B], I have to agree with him/her that doing
more exercises will help me improve in our exams. There are drawbacks
on online classes and sometimes, it restricts us from asking questions.
Besides, I can make short notes if I don’t understand a topic.
Candidate B : Yes, you are perfectly right. Whatever we learn, we need to practise on
papers, as the proverb says, “Practice Makes Perfect.” It doesn’t guarantee
us a good grade by understanding a topic. We need to do, practise and
correct our mistakes in order to understand better.
You’ve been talking about how to improve in your exam, now let’s hear
your opinion on this. In what circumstances that you think is the best
environment to study?
Interlocutor : Thank you (candidate A and candidate B). That’s the end of the Speaking
test.
Candidate A&B : Thank you, teacher, and have a nice day ahead.
English Panel SMK Mutiara
WP Labuan
PAPER 3 (1119/3) : Part 3
Interlocutor : Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes.
The task will have two parts. In the first part, you will discuss something
with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second part, you will
have another minute to make a decision together. All right? Let’s begin
with the discussion task.
Practise 3R,
Reduce,
Reuse and
Recycle
Reject the
use of
plastics Reforestation
Interlocutor : Due to the climate change, we should protect our environment. Here
are some ways how we can protect the environment and a question for you
to discuss. First, you have some time to look at the task.
Interlocutor : Now, talk to each other about the ways to protect the environment.
Back-up prompts to be used if necessary :
What do you think (candidate’s name)? What about this ? (pointing to
option)
Candidate B : Yes, and now, we should actively practise another “R”, which is reject.
Whenever we are offered a plastic bag, we should refuse to take it and
reject the use of plastics. Some of the instances are to say “No” to plastic
straws and use only paper cups and plates.
Candidate A : Trees also play a part in protecting the environment. The government
should actively initiate the efforts of reforestation due to indiscriminate
logging.
Candidate B : Talking about saving the environment, each individual should play their
part too. We should bring our own food container to school and recycle
shopping bags to hypermarkets. We should “walk the talk” and set it as a
habit for others to follow.
Candidate A : That’s a good phrase..”walk the talk”. We should reduce the number of
cars on the road which emit carbon dioxide and fumes that harms the
environment by car pooling or walking to schools or work.
Interlocutor : Thank you. Now, you have about a minute to decide together which is the
most effective way to protect the environment.
Candidate B : What do you think about carbon emission to the environment? Not only
plastic that we should be getting rid of, we should mitigate the issue on
carbon emission. We should reduce cars on the road and carpool or take
more of the public transportation.
You’ve been talking about ways of protecting the environment, now let’s
hear your opinion on this. Do you think that there is still time to reverse
the current situation?
Candidate A : Of course there is still time. However, it has to be a joint effort for large
corporations and governments of different countries to improve the
current patterns of production and consumption. Besides, we need to live
moderately so that we are able to give a better life to our next generation.
Candidate B : I agree with you 100%. We cannot be pessimistic and think that global
warming and environment issues are irreversible. Whatever we have done,
we have to correct them now. Stop pollution and play our part for the
better future.
Interlocutor : Thank you (candidate A and candidate B). That’s the end of the Speaking
test.
Candidate A&B : Thank you, teacher, and have a nice day ahead.
Interlocutor : Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes.
The task will have two parts. In the first part, you will discuss something
with each other for about two minutes. Then, in the second part, you will
have another minute to make a decision together. All right? Let’s begin with
the discussion task.
Take balance
food
A regime of
workout Sufficient
sleep
Annual
hospital
checkup Stay active
Take
supplements
Interlocutor : To hinder chronic diseases, we need to lead a healthy lifestyle. Here are
some ways how we can lead a healthy life and a question for you to discuss. First, you
have some time to look at the task.
Interlocutor : Now, talk to each other about the ways to lead a healthy life.
Back-up prompts to be used if necessary :
What do you think (candidate’s name)? What about this ? (pointing to
option)
(1 point)
Candidate B : Yes, exercise is crucial and I go swimming every weekend. For me, staying
active is very important to lead a healthy life. I like to wake up with a
morning walk and stretching. During the evening, I will never miss my
visit to the park, to take sips of fresh air and bathing the late sunshine. Do
you know our skin needs sunlight to produce vitamin D?
(1 point)
Candidate A : Yes, you are right. As for me, taking supplement is also important such as
fish oil, multivitamins and minerals. Fish oil is rich in Omega 3 which
helps to prevent heart diseases. On the other hand, vitamins and minerals
support our body by repairing and building healthy cells in our body.
(2 points)
Candidate B : Personally, I think everyone should have sufficient sleep. Nowadays, due to
busy schedule and habit of sleeping late, a lot of people are deprived from
quality sleep, which can be harmful over the long run. Insomnia can lead to
anxiety disorder and depression. In addition, visiting the clinics or hospitals
to have the annual hospital checkup is compulsory for those who started
working.
Interlocutor : Thank you. Now, you have about a minute to decide together which is the
most effective way to lead a healthy life.
Candidate A : In my opinion, I staunchly believe that taking a balance diet is the most
effective way to lead a healthy life. There is a famous saying of, “We are
what we eat”. The food we eat literally becomes who we are and
influences our physical, mental and emotional. If we eat healthily, our
body will have sufficient antibodies to fight whatever sickness and hinder
any chronic diseases.
Candidate B : What do you think about exercising and workout? I opine that having a
good workout will keep us as fit as a fiddle and flush out all the toxic from
our body. Many researches have been conducted about the benefits of
exercising and a good workout will keep all the diseases at bay.
You’ve been talking about how to lead a healthy life, now let’s hear your
opinion on this. Awareness on health for teenagers is not really
important because they are active, fit and young. Do you agree?
Candidate B : I agree with you, Candidate A. I understand that a lot of teenagers are taking for
granted on their health as they think that they are young. One example is that they
like to drink sweet soda drinks which is a killer as it will lead to exhaustion and
diabetes in the long term. I have witnessed a lot of cases where teenagers are
admitted to hospitals in their 30s for chronic diseases and that should not be
happening. Hence, awareness on health is important as “An apple a day keeps the
doctor away”.
Interlocutor : Thank you (candidate A and candidate B). That’s the end of the
Speaking test.