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When are they graded?

All four criteria are judged throughout all 3 parts of the speaking test – so

it is important to concentrate from beginning to end. Although your test will be

recorded, you will almost certainly be graded in real time in the test by the

examiner sitting in front of you.
Exercise 3. Focus students attention to the title of the text “Vocation

in Line with the Country’s Needs”. Let them guess the meaning of the text from

the title. Have them enough time to read the passages.
Exercise 4. Put students in small teams and let them discuss the

text. Ask them what skill of critical thinking they can use during the discussion.

Exercise 5. Let students stay in their teams. Ask them to find out who

has the skills as “Habits or traits of mind” in critical thinking. They may refer to

the following hints:

a) Evidence through reality

b) Context skills to isolate the problem from context

The habits of mind that characterize a person strongly disposed toward

critical thinking include a desire to follow reason and evidence wherever they

may lead, a systematic approach to problem solving, inquisitiveness, even-

handedness, and confidence in reasoning.

According to a definition analysis by Kompf & Bond (2001), critical thinking

involves problem solving, decision making, metacognition, rationality, rational

thinking, reasoning, knowledge, intelligence and also a moral component such

as reflective thinking. Critical thinkers therefore need to have reached a level

of maturity in their development, possess a certain attitude as well as a set of

taught skills.

Exercise 6. Draw students’ attention to the title of the text “A Serious

Case”. They should guess the meaning of the text from the title. Give students enough time to read the text and discuss the meaning in pairs.

Check if their guesses about the plot of the text have been correct.