Klassenarbeit — Unit 11: Public Speaking: A Short Talk

Track G+M · Klasse 8 · Niveau M · 45 Minuten

Track G+M · Klasse 8 · Niveau M · 45 Minuten

class test ("Klassenarbeit") — Niveau M (45 minutes)
Time. 45 minutes. Total. 45 points.

Task 1 — Listening (10 BE) Link to heading

Listen twice.

“Today I’d like to talk about break time. Firstly, break time is when most school friendships actually happen. Secondly, it is when teachers see what kind of class they really have. Lastly, it is the only time that doesn’t have a goal. So in short, break time matters more than the timetable suggests. Thank you for listening.”

  1. Topic: ___ . 2. Three points: ___ . 3. Closing: ___ . 4. Sign-off: ___ .

Task 2 — Reading (12 BE) Link to heading

Read the sample monologue above. Answer.

  1. Hook: ___ . 2. Three points: ___ . 3. Object: ___ . 4. Closing: ___ .

Task 3 — Use of English (10 BE) Link to heading

Insert the right signpost.

  1. ___ I’d like to talk about my favourite teacher.
  2. ___ , break time matters.
  3. ___ , let me say something obvious.
  4. ___ for listening.

Task 4 — Writing (13 BE) Link to heading

Write a 2-minute talk script (~150 words) using the three movements + one object.

Answer key
T1. break time, friendships happen / teachers see real class / no goal, break time matters more than timetable suggests, Thank you for listening. T2. the green spoon belongs to grandmother; small objects remember / fit in pockets / are honest; the spoon; Thank you for listening. T3. Today / In short / Firstly / Thank you. T4. Open.
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