English Language and Study Skills for Science (EAP 103) 2023-24R

Java Python English Language and Study Skills for Science (EAP 103) 2023-24

Resit Speaking Exam

Speaking test time:                          Resit Period, August 2024 (TBC)

PPT submission deadline                 TBC

Classroom to be announced:          The location of your exam will be posted on e-Bridge.

Assessment weighting:                    30% of Resit mark

Module outcomes assessed:           C and E (see module specifications in the Module Handbook)

TASK:                  An individual presentation followed by Q & A

	Description of task	Duration	Weight
Presentation	You will deliver a presentation first comparing and contrasting two items followed by recommending which option is better. Choose one of the following topics for your presentation: 1.   genetically modified food vs organic food 2.   traditional Chinese medicine vs Western medicine 3.   using a diet or weight loss drugs to lose weight	5 min.	50%
Q&A	Answer 3 questions, which may involve clarifying ideas from   your presentation, elaborating on your topic, and reflecting on the process of preparing and delivering the presentation.	3.5 min.	50%

Core Task Requirements

●    You must deliver a presentation on one of the three topics above. ●     Presentation duration: 5 minutes (+/- 30 seconds) ●     Include the following in the presentation: o  Compare the two items to show how they are similar. o  Contrast the two items to show how they are < English Language and Study Skills for Science (EAP 103) 2023-24R u>different. o  Recommend which is a better option and why. ●    You must use information from at least 3 academic sources which you must find yourself. ●     Respond to all of the examiner’s questions.

PowerPoint requirements

●     File format: .ppt/.pptx ●     File name: Your name in pinyin and ID number, e.g., Lei Wang 1901234 ●     First slide: Include your name and student ID number ●    Last slide: Include a reference list, using Harvard or RSC, for all sources used in your presentation. ●    You must upload your PPT to the LM drop box by the deadline.  If not, you will not be able to   use a PPT.  This will negatively impact your grade under Task (see the descriptors on the last two pages).

Other task information

●     Bring your student ID card (or a government-issued photo ID).

●    Arrive on time for the assessment. You will not be allowed to take the test if you are late. You are recommended to arrive at least ten minutes early at your test room.

●    The test will be audio recorded.

●    The examiner will signal to students when 1 minute remains in the presentation.

●    You may not bring notes (e.g. a presentation script) to the assessment.

●    In the Q&A, you may ask the examiner to rephrase or repeat a question, but you may not ask for a new question.

Marking and feedback

●    Tests will be marked according to the Year 2 Resit Speaking Coursework Descriptors (see the last two pages).

●    Students will receive an email when marks are released