Mid-term Exam Speaking Test Review College English 1 Are you ready?

Tips for the Speaking Test Be on time! Don’t waste time. Say as much as you can – remember the Rule of 5 Speak English only Use the grammar and vocabulary we discussed in class Practice and prepare for every question Be ready for follow-up questions

Unit 1 – Health 1. Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle? Explain why or why not. 2. What is your healthiest habit? 3. What is your least healthy habit? 4. How often do you exercise, and what kind of exercise do you do? 5. How is your stress level, and how do you manage it?

Unit 2 – Energy and the Environment What do you use the most energy for? Explain and give examples. What are some ways that you try to conserve energy? What are some ways you could conserve more energy? What do you think is the most serious environmental problem in the world today, and what should be done about it? What is the most serious environmental problem in Korea today, and what should be done about it? What do you think are the best forms of renewable energy?

Unit 3 - Culture, Traditions, and the Past Continuous What do you think would be the best and worst parts of cowboy life for you? What Korean traditions do you think the world should know about? What are some Korean traditions that are disappearing now, and how do you feel about that? What is your favorite Korean food? How would you describe it in English? What was the most serious injury you’ve ever had? What were you doing when it happened? What were you doing at… …7:30 this morning? …1:00 yesterday afternoon? …10:00 last night? (etc.)

Unit 4 – Water Supplies and Superlatives What is the scariest thing that ever happened to you? What is the most delicious thing you have ever eaten? What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done? What is the most disgusting thing you have ever smelled? What do you drink more often, bottled water or tap water (water from the sink)? What are some ways that you and your family conserve water? What are some ways you could conserve more water? What is the biggest problem with Korea’s water supply? What do you think should be done about it?

Unit 5 – The Brain and Infinitive Expressions How good is your memory? Give examples to show how good (or bad) it is. What are some ways you can improve your memory? Would you like to have a perfect memory? Why/why not? What is something you will never forget? Why is it so memorable for you? What do you hope to do after you graduate? What are you trying very hard to do these days? What do you plan to do this weekend? What do you want you English teacher to do?