Oral Test : English

Oral Test 20 Marks
Listening Skill
Batch 1 30 Students Time 10 Minutes

Objective : 1. Testing students ability of distinguishing contrastive sounds and identifying correct stresses.
2. Testing students ability of listening with understanding short paragraphs / dialogues.
Reading of each sentence twice.

Out of three,  two ways are suggested to conduct oral test of std 12 

Scheme of Marks 

1. Ability to focus on the word. Marks 1

2. Listening for details/Retention Marks 2

3. Accuracy of answers on understanding. Marks 2

Here are examples for the Listening Test:

Example 1: Sentences and Short Paragraph

Section 1: Sentences

Teacher reads:

1. "Knowledge is power."

2. "Hard work pays off in the long run."

Question: Write the sentences you hear.

Section 1: Short Paragraph

Teacher reads:

"The sun was setting behind the mountains, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. Birds were returning to their nests, and the air was filled with the soothing sound of a gentle breeze."

Question: Write the paragraph you heard.

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Example 2: Story or Poem

Story: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"

Story (Teacher Narrates):

"Once, a shepherd boy grew bored while watching his sheep. To amuse himself, he shouted, 'Wolf! Wolf!' The villagers ran to help, but there was no wolf. The boy laughed. He repeated this trick several times. One day, a wolf actually came. The boy cried for help, but the villagers ignored him, thinking it was another trick. The wolf attacked the flock, and the boy learned a hard lesson."

Questions:

1. Theme (2 Marks): What is the theme of the story?

Answer: Honesty is the best policy.

2. Moral/Values (2 Marks): What is the moral of the story?

Answer: Lying breaks trust, and it can lead to serious consequences.

3. Self-Opinion (1 Mark): What did you learn from the story?

Answer: I learned the importance of always telling the truth.

Poem: "Don’t Quit" (Excerpt)

Poem (Teacher Narrates):

"When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,

When the funds are low, and the debts are high,

And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

Rest if you must, but don’t you quit."

Questions:

1. Theme (2 Marks): What is the theme of the poem?

Answer: Perseverance and resilience.

2. Moral/Values (2 Marks): What values does the poem teach?

Answer: Never give up, even in tough times.

3. Self-Opinion (1 Mark): How does this poem inspire you?

Answer: It motivates me to keep going when I face challenges.

1. Listen and write. ( One sentence or more than one) Marks 5

Scheme of Marks

                   Set 1
A. The rich man reached in time .

B. The beautiful scene was seen by all the students.
C. Health is wealth.
D. I ate eight apples yet I am hungry.
E. The goods were stored in the warehouse.

                Set 2
A. Leela/Lila is least worried about her list which is lost.
B. He read the red covered book.
C. Cleanliness is next to Godliness.
D. What a beautiful scene I have seen!
E. I will send a letter little later.

Some More Sentences
1. I wished to see the Arabian Sea.
2. Tell me whether the weather was fine or not that day.
3. The deceased person was suffering from the disease of cancer.
4. The manager accepted the apologies of almost all the employees except of Mr. George.
5. Soles reveal what is there in your soul.
6. The Knight, in great anxiety, passed many sleepless nights.
7. She took pride in serving the guests fried fish.
8. The Chief commissioner was deadly against cheap popularity.
9. Send a car to pick her up from the airport.
10. I am sorry, I am a stranger here.
11. I Change yourself and YOU change the earth.
12. God helps those who help themselves .
1 3. From listening comes wisdom and from speaking, repentance.
14. A happy face is the sign of a good heart.
1 5. The maid had seen her getting some medicine.
1 6. Can you fill petrol in my bike quickly, please?
1 7. Leave me alone and let me live in peace.
1 8. A missed opportunity seldom returns.
1 9. Two days later she received a letter from her aunt.
20. After purchasing commodities from the super market, he reached home at supper time. 21. Our system has to encourage honesty and discourage corruption.
22. If the child is not learning the way you are teaching, then teach him the way he learns.
23. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
24. No gains without pains.
25. Let's start now, or we'll get late.
26. Catches win matches.
27. Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
28. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
29. Making India shine is better than making her whine.

Part 2 

 

2. Listen to a short poem 

Scheme of Marks

 Gist /Paraphrasing/ Meaning.       2

Figures of speech.                            1

Rhyming words                                2

 Poem No. 1

Start where you stand and never mind the past

The past won’t help you in beginning new,

If you have left it all behind at last

Why, that’s enough, you’re done with it, you’re through;

This is another chapter in the book,

This is another race that you have planned,

Don’t give vanished days a backward look,

Start where you stand.

Questions :

1. Write the gist of the poem you

listened.

Ans : Without thinking about past we 

should focus on present to make future bright.

2.Write down the line which is repeated.

Ans : Start where you stand.

3. Write two pairs of rhyming words from the poem.

Ans : past - last ; book-look

Poem No 2. 

I have wished a bird would fly away,

And not sing by my house all day;

Have clapped my hands at him from the door

When it seemed as if I could bear no more.

The fault must partly have been in me.

The bird was not to blame for his key.

And of course there must be something wrong

In wanting to silence any song

1. Write the gist of the poem you listened.

Ans : We should not blame others for our uneasiness or fault. 

2.  Write down a line with repetition of consonantal sound.

Ans : In wanting to silence any song.

3. Write two pairs of rhyming words from the poem.

Ans : door- more ; me -key ; wrong-song.

Or

3. Listen a story and answer the questions. 5 Marks

Scheme of Marks

1. Theme  2

2. Moral/ values 2

3 Self Opinion 1

Once, a fox was very thirsty. He saw a big well nearby and peeped into it. The fox slipped and fell into the well. He tried to come out. But he could not do so. After some time, there came a goat who was also thirsty. He too peeped into the well. The fox saw the goat and said from inside the well, “The water is very sweet. Come and Come to enjoy.” The foolish goat also jumped into the well. The clever fox climbed on the back of the goat and jumped out of the well.

1. Mention the central idea of the story.

Ans : You may be cheated if you trust others blindly.

2. Write about the moral values of the story.

Ans : Look before you leap.

3. Name the character you like .

Ans : I don't like any character of the story. 

Or 

2. Listen and answer the questions. 5 Marks
The tallest bird in the world today is the ostrich. A fully-grown ostrich may stand nearly two and half metres in height and weigh from 100 to 150 kilograms. It relies on its keen eyesight and powerfull legs to escape from its enemies, because it is a primitive bird whose wings have not been developed by flight.
The nest of the ostrich consists of a shallow hole scraped out of the soil by the male bird. The female bird lays half a dozen or more eggs, and both hen and cock take turns in hatching them. The hen sits on them during the day and the cock during the night. The eggs weigh about one and a half kilograms each and take six weeks to hatch.

A. What is this passage about?

Ans : The passage is about the tallest bird.
B. Who makes the nest of the ostrich?

Ans : The male bird makes the nest. 
C. What is the hatching period of ostrich's eggs?

Ans : Six weeks

 

Speaking 10 Marks 10 Minutes for a group of 10
Objectives : Testing students initiative confidence pronunciation, use of appropriate vocabulary and fluency.

 
Teacher will give a topic/ situation to the group for discussion and observe the performance of each student.

Scheme of Marks

Comprehension 2

Preparation        2

Tone/ Vocabulary/ Grammar 2

Context / Novelty / Fluency 2

Communication / Interference/ Summarising 2

Topics for Speaking Skills in oral Test 

1. Group Discussion - Education through mother tongue , online education classroom education 

2. Conducting Interviews - ideal student, ideal teacher, social worker, sportman 

3. Speech - COVID effect among students, Importance of health, 

4. Review - Any Film you watched or book you read

5. Voice Message - Imagine you want tell your friend about the oral test schedule but he didn't pick up the phone. Record a voice message... 

 

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Speak about Seasons in India

India has four seasons: summer, monsoon, post-monsoon (autumn), and winter. The timing and duration of these seasons can vary depending on the region of the country.

1. Summer: The summer season in India lasts from March to June. The temperature during this season can be quite high, with some regions experiencing temperatures above 40°C. The southern parts of India are relatively cooler during summers.

2. Monsoon: The monsoon season in India starts in June and lasts till September. This is a very important season in India as it brings rainfall to the country, which is essential for agriculture. The monsoon winds usually arrive in the southern part of the country by the end of May and gradually advance to other regions.

3. Post-monsoon (Autumn): The post-monsoon season in India occurs from October to November. During this season, the weather is relatively cooler and pleasant, and the skies are clearer.

4. Winter: The winter season in India starts from December and lasts until February. During this season, the northern parts of India can experience very cold temperatures, with some areas even experiencing snowfall. The southern parts of India, on the other hand, have a relatively mild winter.

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