ASIGNATURA Lengua Inglesa III / Oral Interview

CARRERA Pedagogía en Inglés / Traducción Inglés Español

SECCIÓN 1, 2 and Vespertino FECHA June-July 2011
PROFESOR María Antonieta Hidalgo, Adriana Pineda, Paul Dissington, Daniela
Prieto, Paola Lisperguer

PRUEBA ACUMULATIVA Nº 7
1. Personal Information (2 minutes)
2. Talking about two pictures (3 minutes)
3. Pairwork (3 minutes)
4. Follow-up questions (2 minutes)
10 MINUTES

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION (for tests 1, 2, 3, 4)

Transport
How do you usually travel around town?
What’s public transport like in Santiago?

Travel
How often do you go on holiday? Where do you usually go?
What part of the world would you most like to visit?

Technology
How often do you use a computer? What do you use it for?
Do you try to keep up with the latest technological advances?

Crime
Is there a lot of crime in the area where you live?
Have you, or any of your family or friends, ever been robbed?

TEST 1
2. TALKING ABOUT TWO PICTURES
I’m going to give each of you two different pictures and I’d like you to talk about them on your own
for about a minute.

Pictures 1A / 1B
(Student A), here are your two pictures (1A / 1B). They show people studying. Please let
(Student B) see them. (Student B), I’ll give you your pictures in a moment.

(Student A), I’d like you to compare and contrast these pictures, saying how you would feel
about studying in similar places. Remember, you only have about a minute for this, so don’t worry
if I interrupt you.

(Student B), could you tell us which place (1A / 1B) you would prefer to study in?

Pictures 1C / 1D
(Student B), here are your two pictures (1C / 1D). They show two other people studying. Please
let (Student A) see them.

(Student B), I’d like you to compare and contrast these pictures and say which place you think it
would be easier to concentrate in. Remember, you have only about a minute for this, so don’t
worry if I interrupt you.

(Student A), could you tell us which of these places (1C / 1D) you’d find it easier to concentrate
in?

3. PAIRWORK

(Student A and B) Now, I’d like you to discuss something together.

Picture 1E
Here is a town plan. I’d like you talk to each other and decide which of the three locations A, B, or
C would be the best site for a new hospital and why. Think about the other buildings near each site
and also about transport and traffic. You have only about 3 minutes for this, so don’t worry if I stop
you.

4. FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS

Do people use private cars too much in your city?

What can be done to reduce traffic jams in cities?
How important is a good public transport system?
Apart from the location, what other factors are important in making a hospital good?
Is the public health system good in your country?
 TEST 2
2. TALKING ABOUT TWO PICTURES

I’m going to give each of you two different pictures and I’d like you to talk about them on your own
for about a minute.

Pictures 2A / 2B
(Student A), here are your two pictures (2A / 2B). They show different places where you can eat.
Please let (Student B) see them. (Student B), I’ll give you your pictures in a moment.

(Student A), I’d like you to compare and contrast the places shown in these pictures and say how
you would feel about eating in similar places. Remember, you only have about a minute for this, so
don’t worry if I interrupt you.

(Student B), could you tell us which of these places (2A / 2B) you would prefer to eat in?

Pictures 2C / 2D
(Student B), here are your two pictures (2C / 2D). They show people eating in different
situations. Please let (Student A) see them.

(Student B), I’d like you to compare and contrast these pictures and say what the advantages
and disadvantages of eating in each place are. Remember, you have only about a minute for this,
so don’t worry if I interrupt you.

(Student A), could you tell us which of these places (2C / 2D) you would prefer to eat in?

3. PAIRWORK

(Student A and B) Now, I’d like you to discuss something together.

Picture 2E
Here is a page from a gift catalogue and pictures of four people. Talk together about what these
people might be like and decide which of the presents would be most suitable for each person and
why. You have only about 3 minutes for this, so don’t worry if I stop you.

4. FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS

Would you like a holiday abroad as a birthday present or would you prefer something else?
Do you enjoy buying people presents or do you find it difficult? Why?
When do people give presents in Chile?
Should you open a present immediately when you are given it? Why / why not?
Do people spend too much money on unnecessary things nowadays?
 TEST 3
2. TALKING ABOUT TWO PICTURES

I’m going to give each of you two different pictures and I’d like you to talk about them on your own
for about a minute.

Pictures 3A / 3B
(Student A), here are your two pictures (3A / 3B). They show people who are travelling. Please
let (Student B) see them. (Student B), I’ll give you your pictures in a moment.

(Student A), I’d like you to compare and contrast these pictures and say how you’d feel about
travelling in these ways. Remember, you only have about a minute for this, so don’t worry if I
interrupt you.

(Student B), could you tell us which of these ways of travelling (3A / 3B) you would prefer?

Pictures 3C / 3D
(Student B), here are your two pictures (3C / 3D). They show two different forms of transport.
Please let (Student A) see them.

(Student B), I’d like you to compare and contrast these pictures and say which form of transport
you think it might be more enjoyable to use. Remember, you have only about a minute for this, so
don’t worry if I interrupt you.

(Student A), could you tell us which form of transport (3C / 3D) you would prefer to use?

3. PAIRWORK

(Student A and B) Now, I’d like you to discuss something together.

Picture 3E
Look at the illustration ‘Success in Sport’ and read the list of factors for success at the bottom.
Discuss how important each factor is and decide which of the factors given are most important in
making people successful in sport and which don’t matter so much. You have only about 3 minutes
for this, so don’t worry if I stop you.

4. FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS

Do you think it is better to watch sport on television or live? Why? What are the advantages of
each?
Are famous sports people in Chile good role models for young people to follow? Why (not)?
Why do you think successful sports stars earn so much money?
Do people attach too much importance to sports?
Do you think it is important for schools to encourage pupils to play competitive sports?
 TEST 4
2. TALKING ABOUT TWO PICTURES

I’m going to give each of you two different pictures and I’d like you to talk about them on your own
for about a minute.

Pictures 4A / 4B
(Student A), here are your two pictures (4A / 4B). They show different types of houses. Please let
(Student B) see them. (Student B), I’ll give you your pictures in a moment.

(Student A), I’d like you to compare and contrast these pictures and say how you’d feel about
living in such places. Remember, you only have about a minute for this, so don’t worry if I interrupt
you.

(Student B), could you tell us which of these places (4A / 4B) you would prefer to live in?

Pictures 4C / 4D
(Student B), here are your two pictures (4C / 4D). They show houses in different locations.
Please let (Student A) see them.

(Student B), I’d like you to compare and contrast these pictures and say how you’d feel about
living in such places. Remember, you have only about a minute for this, so don’t worry if I interrupt
you.

(Student A), could you tell us which of these areas (4C / 4D) you would prefer to live in?

3. PAIRWORK

(Student A and B) Now, I’d like you to discuss something together.

Picture 4E
Look at the photograph. This young woman wants to get a job looking after elderly people. She’s
going for her interview tomorrow and she needs some advice. Discuss what you should tell her and
decide what you think the three most important changes to her appearance should be, giving your
reasons. You have only about 3 minutes for this, so don’t worry if I stop you.

4. FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS

Do you think it’s important to dress smartly for work?

Have you ever had problems with your teachers or parents about the clothes you wear?
Why do some young people wear very unusual clothes?
Do people’s clothes tell you anything about their personalities?
How much do you care about being in fashion?
LENGUA INGLESA III
Pedagogía en Inglés / Traducción Inglés Español
Evaluation Criteria: Oral Interview

MARK DESCRIPTOR
7  Grammar and vocabulary
Shows a good degree of control of simple verb tenses and makes use of some
complex grammatical forms. Uses appropriate vocabulary to complete tasks related
to familiar topics.
 Fluency and pronunciation
Occasional pauses may produce strain on the listener. The pronunciation of
individual sounds and word stress of familiar words is appropriate.
 Discourse management
Produces coherent speech related to everyday language. Uses various cohesive
devices. Contributions are appropriate in extent despite some repetitions.

6  Grammar and vocabulary

Shows frequent control of simple verb tenses and some complex grammatical
forms. Often uses appropriate vocabulary to complete tasks related to familiar
topics.
 Fluency and pronunciation
Some pauses may produce strain on the listener. The pronunciation of individual
sounds and word stress of familiar words is mostly appropriate.
 Discourse management
Produces mostly coherent speech related to everyday language. Uses several
cohesive devices. Contributions are mostly appropriate in extent despite some
repetitions.

5  Grammar and vocabulary

Shows control of simple verb tenses and some complex grammatical forms. Uses
the necessary vocabulary to complete tasks related to familiar topics.
 Fluency and pronunciation
Pauses can produce strain on the listener. The pronunciation of individual sounds
and word stress of familiar words is generally appropriate.
 Discourse management
Produces mostly coherent speech related to everyday language. Contributions are
generally appropriate in extent despite some repetitions.

4  Grammar and vocabulary

Shows some control of simple grammatical structures; there are a few attempts to
use complex grammatical forms which can be erroneous. Restricted use of
vocabulary to complete tasks related to familiar topics.
 Fluency and pronunciation
Several pauses may produce strain on the listener. Mispronunciation of individual
sounds and word stress can obscure meaning.
 Discourse management
Produces some coherent speech related to everyday language. Uses few cohesive
devices. Contributions can be appropriate in extent despite repetitions.
 3  Grammar and vocabulary
Presents limited simple grammatical structures with frequent mistakes; there are
hardly any attempts to use complex grammatical forms. Shows lack of vocabulary
to complete tasks related to familiar topics.
 Fluency and pronunciation
Frequent pauses can affect the completion of the task. Mispronunciation of
individual sounds and word stress obscure meaning.
 Discourse management
Tends to produce incoherent speech related to everyday language. Infrequent use of
cohesive devices. Contributions are limited in extent and repetitions are frequent.

2  Grammar and vocabulary

Presents basic simple grammatical structures with frequent mistakes. Uses
extremely limited vocabulary to complete tasks related to familiar topics.
 Fluency and pronunciation
Frequent pauses affect the completion of the task. Mispronunciation of individual
sounds and word stress obscure meaning.
 Discourse management
Recurrent digressions affect coherence and ideas tend to be too simple.

1  Grammar and vocabulary

Uses very little language regarding both grammar structures and vocabulary.
 Fluency and pronunciation
Hardly any display of language.
 Discourse management
Contributions are not enough to minimally complete the task.

CONTENTS COVERED IN UNITS 6,7,and 8

Grammar Vocabulary Pronunciation

Unit 6 The future: going to, will, present simple, present Travel
continuous. Travel atrrangements
Holidays
Unit 7 Verbs followed by gerund or infinitive Inventors and inventing
Robots
Technology
Unit 8 Defining and non-defining relative clauses Crime and criminals
Crime and punishment