EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF SWAZILAND
in collaboration with
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE
Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education
6873/04
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 4 Oral Assessment A
October/November 2010
Approx. 15 minutes
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No Additional Materials are required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
For the first part of this oral your Examiner will ask you a few questions about yourself. This section will not be
marked.
Your Oral Assessment marks will be based on the task outlined on the back of this card. The whole test should
take about fifteen minutes.
This document consists of 2 printed pages.
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A
POLITICS
More and more people including youths are getting involved in politics. For some, this is a true
calling, for others it is just a way of earning a living.
Discuss with the Examiner your thoughts and feelings about politics and the character of people
involved in it.
You may wish to consider such things as:
•
your experiences, if any, of National Elections
•
whether you feel you could be successful in politics
•
qualities a person needs to become a politician
•
some of the more pleasant aspects of being a politician
•
the difficulties and disadvantages politicians face.
You are free to consider any other ideas of your own.
You are not allowed to make any written notes.
Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every
reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.
University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge.
© ECOS 2010
6873/04/O/N/10
EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF SWAZILAND
in collaboration with
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE
Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education
6873/04
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 4 Oral Assessment B
October/November 2010
Approx. 15 minutes
No Additional Materials are required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
For the first part of this oral your Examiner will ask you a few questions about yourself. This section will not be
marked.
Your Oral Assessment marks will be based on the task outlined on the back of this card. The whole test should
take about fifteen minutes.
This document consists of 2 printed pages.
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B DECISION MAKING
Decisions are a part of life. No matter how difficult it is to make some decisions, they, however,
must be taken.
Discuss this idea with the Examiner.
You may wish to consider such things as:
•
a difficult decision you have had to make
•
when do you consult with others
•
who can be relied on to always give good advice
•
the advantages/disadvantages of making decisions as a group
•
whether one person making decisions can be dangerous.
You are free to consider any other ideas of your own.
You are not allowed to make any written notes.
Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every
reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.
University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge.
© ECOS 2010
6873/04/O/N/10
EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF SWAZILAND
in collaboration with
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE
Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education
6873/04
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 4 Oral Assessment C
October/November 2010
Approx. 15 minutes
No Additional Materials are required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
For the first part of this oral your Examiner will ask you a few questions about yourself. This section will not be
marked.
Your Oral Assessment marks will be based on the task outlined on the back of this card. The whole test should
take about fifteen minutes.
This document consists of 2 printed pages.
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C BELIEF IN THE SUPERNATURAL
There is a growing concern that towards exams, some students do not study but rely on
supernatural powers to pass.
Discuss this topic with the Examiner.
You may wish to consider such things as:
•
have you ever had an experience of the supernatural
•
what you understand by the supernatural
•
what some students do as examinations approach
•
what are the effects of this practice
•
advice you would give to students who completely rely on these.
You are free to consider any other ideas of your own.
You are not allowed to make any written notes.
Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every
reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.
University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge.
© ECOS 2010
6873/04/O/N/10
EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF SWAZILAND
in collaboration with
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE
Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education
6873/04
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 4 Oral Assessment D
October/November 2010
Approx. 15 minutes
No Additional Materials are required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
For the first part of this oral your Examiner will ask you a few questions about yourself. This section will not be
marked.
Your Oral Assessment marks will be based on the task outlined on the back of this card. The whole test should
take about fifteen minutes.
This document consists of 2 printed pages.
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D POLYGAMY
Polygamy has become a sensitive issue of debate these days.
Discuss with the Examiner your ideas on this subject.
You may wish to consider such things as:
•
any experience of a polygamous situation
•
your understanding of polygamy
•
causes of polygamy
•
advantages and disadvantages of polygamy
•
how other cultures or countries view polygamy in society.
You are free to consider any other ideas of your own.
You are not allowed to make any written notes.
Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every
reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.
University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge.
© ECOS 2010
6873/04/O/N/10
EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF SWAZILAND
in collaboration with
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE
Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education
6873/04
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper 4 Oral Assessment E
October/November 2010
Approx. 15 minutes
No Additional Materials are required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
For the first part of this oral your Examiner will ask you a few questions about yourself. This section will not be
marked.
Your Oral Assessment marks will be based on the task outlined on the back of this card. The whole test should
take about fifteen minutes.
This document consists of 2 printed pages.
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© ECOS 2010
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E HAIR STYLES
People, both young and old, feel the pressure to be seen sporting good-looking and fashionable
hair styles. As a result, great amounts of money and time are spent on hair styles.
Discuss with the Examiner your opinion on this topic.
You may wish to consider such things as:
•
what type of hair style you prefer
•
some common hair styles you know
•
why hair styles are important
•
time and financial implications (e.g. maintenance)
•
how hair styles have become unisex and your views on this.
You are free to consider any other ideas of your own.
You are not allowed to make any written notes.
Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every
reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.
University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge.
© ECOS 2010
6873/04/O/N/10