MUET PAST YEARS QUESTIONS

MUET SPEAKING PAPER 2-MID 2010

1) A person's character is often influenced by other people around him/her. Who has the
greatest
Influence on a person's character?
Candidate A: You think that parents have the greatest influence on a person's
character.
Candidate B: You think that teachers have the greatest influence on a person's
character.
Candidate C: You think that friends have the greatest influence on a person's
character.
Candidate D: You think that famous personalities have the greatest influence on a
person's character.
Elaborate.

2) If you were given the opportunity to serve as the Prime Minister of Malaysia for one term,
what would be
a great achivement to leave behind?
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A: A great achivement would be to bring about economic prosperity.

B: A great achivement would be to bring about excellence in sports.
C: A great achivement would be to bring about world class education.
D: A great achivement would be to bring about excellent health
facilities.
Elaborate.

3) What do teenagers expect from their parents?

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A : Increase their allowance

B: Give them more freedom
C: Be more understanding
D : Spend more time with them
Elaborate.

4) You and your friends are deciding on the choice of universities and programmes of study
available. You would like to seek the opinion of others before you make your final decision.
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A: You think that it is important to seek the opinion of your parents.

B: You think that it is important to seek opinion of your friends
C: You think that it is important to seek opinion of your teachers
D: You think that it is important to seek opinion of your career
guidance counsellor
Elaborate.

5) You are preparing for your first job interview. There are many things that you should do.
What are some of these?
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A: Get information about the job

B: Obtain information about the organisation
C: Dress appropriately for the interview
D: Improve on your communication skills
Elaborate.

6) Everyone has a role to play in making Malaysia a safer place to live in. Suggest what can be
done at
different levels to achieve this.
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A: Every individual can play a role in maintaining safety.

B: The community
C: The school or college
D: The government
Elaborate.

7) Electronic media such as the mobile phone, computer and electronic games has an impact
on young people of today. What aspects of their lives are affected?
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A: Electronic media can affect the study habits of youths.

B: Daily habits
C: social relationships
D: World view
Elaborate.

8) In today's society, more people arre trying to lose weight. What could be the reason?
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A: For health reasons

B: To be fashionable
C: Because of their job
D: Because of social pressure
Elaborate.

9) What are the costs-cutting measures that can be taken by a family to reduce expenditure?
Give some suggestions.
Candidate A: Use public transport
Candidate B: Spend only on what is needed
Candidate C: Carry out their own repair and maintenance work
Candidate D: Recycle and reuse household items
Elaborate.

10) Who do you regard as a successful person? Give your view.

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A: Someone who is very rich

B: Someone who is very intelligent
C: Someone who is very powerful
D: Someone who is very famous
Elaborate.

11) What factors can influence a student's academic performance?

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A: Study habits
B: Sleeping habits
C: Leisure activities
D: Network of friends
Elaborate.

12) It is important to be a good neighbour. What are some of the qualities needed?
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A: Polite and rescpectful

B: Friendly and caring
C: Helpful and responsible
D: Tolerant and understanding
Elaborate.