Learning objectives

6.2.7.1 (6.L7) Recognise the opinion of the speaker(s) in supported extended talk on a limited range of general and curricular topics

6.3.5.1 (6.S5) Keep interaction going in longer exchanges on a range of general and curricular topics

6.3.7.1 (6.S7) Use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about a limited range of general topics, and some curricular topics

Assessment criteria

• Identify the position of speakers in an extended talk with support

• Communicate with others in longer conversation on familiar topics

• Apply topic related vocabulary in speech appropriately arranging words and phrases into well-formed sentences

Level of thinking skills

Application

Higher order thinking skills

Duration

20 minutes

Listening

Task 1.Listen to the talk twice and circle the correct answer.

Go to this link to listen: https://listenaminute.com/h/health.html.

Transcript can be found after the rubrics.

1. When he was twenty he______________.

A) worried about his health

B) trained a little

C) wasn’t ill

2. Now he gets ___________.

A) a lot of aches and pains

B) a cold

C) more exercises

3. He is too busy__________.

A) to eat healthily food

B) to go to the doctor

C) to sleep more

4. Now he eats ___________________.

A) fast food

B) healthier food

C) seven or eight times a day

5. One of the best things for health is _____________.

A) to sleep 7 or 8 hours every night

B) to read for 8 hours every night

C) have midnight snacks

Speaking

Task 2. The learners are arranged in pairs.

It is a two-way conversation. You have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to talk on the topic.

You should:

• Give own opinion (agree/disagree)

• Ask and answer questions (at least two questions)

• Use topical vocabulary

• Explain your answers

The following questions will help you organize the speech:

• What is your favourite sport? Why?

• What types of sport are popular among your friends?

• How do you try to keep fit?

• What do you think are the best tips for a long and healthy life?

Learner’s possible answer:

- My favourite sport is football. I like football since my childhood because it is a team work. Going in for sports helps me to be sporty and keep fit. Also in my opinion, it is important to have healthy food and be active. What about you?

Assessment criteria

Task

Descriptor

Mark

A learner

Identify the position of speakers in an extended talk with support.

1

1. circles C;

1

2. circles A;

1

3. circles B;

1

4. circles B;

1

5. circles A;

1

Communicate with others in longer conversation on familiar topics. Apply topic related vocabulary in speech appropriately arranging words and phrases into wellformed sentences.

2

asks grammatically correct questions;

1

answers 2 questions appropriately;

1

expresses agreement/disagreement;

1

uses topic related words accurately;

1

pronounces words clearly.

1

Total marks

10