Wednesday 27 December 2017

CONTENTS FOR THE SEMESTER TESTS


Writing test: two texts of approximately 200 words on these topics: 
1What is your opinion on catcalling and complimenting? Is it acceptable or is it the symptom of a male chauvinist mentality? 
2What is your opinion on the current political and social situation in Spain? How would you describe Puigdemont? 
3What do you look for in a partner? How would you describe your soul mate? And how would you describe yourself? 
4What do you think is the best way to find your soul mate, online or face to face?
5Do you think our society is male dominated? What can be done to reduce sexism? 
6What are the pros and cons of living in a small town like Icod? How has Icod evolved in recent decades?
7Do you think stereotypes are based on actual facts or do you think they are simplistic overstatements?
8Are we well informed? Is the news biased or impartial? What can be done to avoid fake or biased news? 

Speaking test:

Monologue: speak for 5 minutes. Preparation time 3 minutes. Notes can be taken and read. The topics are the same as for the writing test.

Debates: speak for 6 minutes. Preparation time 3 minutes. Notes can be taken and read. The topics are these:

1Convince your partner that the city you'd like to visit is the best holiday option.
2Convince your partner that the profile you've chosen is the best match for your friend.
3Convince your that online dating is better/ Convince your partner that face to face dating is better
4Convince your partner that stereotypes are based on actual facts/Convince your partner that stereotypes are overstatements. 
5Convince your partner that catcalling is not always bad/Convince your partner that catcalling is always unacceptable 
6Convince your partner that having children is the best option for a meaningful life/Convince your partner that not having children is the best option