Question 49
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Outline a two‑minute oral presentation on the topic "The impact of social media on teenage communication". Your outline should include: (i) a brief introduction, (ii) two main points with one supporting example each, (iii) a conclusion, and (iv) indicate where you would use rising intonation for a question and where you would pause for emphasis.
Answer Options
A.
Introduction (≈30 s):
- Greet audience and state the topic. "Good morning - today we examine social media's impact on teenage communication."
Main Point 1 (≈45 s):
- Positive effect: broader cultural exposure. Example: Teens discover music from other countries.
- Pause for emphasis after "broader cultural exposure" (short pause).
Main Point 2 (≈45 s):
- Negative effect: privacy concerns. Example: A survey shows 70 % of teens feel unsafe sharing personal info.
- Insert rhetorical question with rising intonation: "Should we limit what they post?"
Conclusion (≈30 s):
- Summarise points, call for parental guidance.
- End with a call to action: "Let's monitor usage together. Thank you."
Missing the cue for a pause after the second main point.
B.
Introduction (≈30 s):
- Welcome listeners and introduce the subject. "Good afternoon - exploring how social media changes teen talk."
Main Point 1 (≈45 s):
- Benefit: quick news sharing. Example: A teen can tweet breaking news instantly.
- Pause for emphasis after "quick news sharing" (short pause).
Main Point 2 (≈45 s):
- Drawback: shortened attention spans. Example: Studies indicate teens read texts for an average of 5 seconds.
- Insert rhetorical question with falling intonation: "What does this mean for deep conversation?"
Conclusion (≈30 s):
- Summarise advantages and disadvantages, propose balanced usage.
- End with a call to action: "Let's use social media wisely. Thank you."
Intonation cue uses falling intonation incorrectly.
C.
Introduction (≈20 s):
- Greet audience and state the topic. "Hello everyone - today we discuss social media's role in teenage communication."
Main Point 1 (≈50 s):
- Positive effect: increased self‑expression. Example: Teens post daily stories to share feelings.
- Insert rhetorical question with rising intonation: "Is sharing every moment helping them grow?"
- No pause cue provided.
Main Point 2 (≈40 s):
- Negative effect: cyberbullying rise. Example: Reports show a 30 % increase in online harassment.
- Pause for emphasis after "cyberbullying rise" (long pause).
Conclusion (≈30 s):
- Recap points, suggest stricter regulations.
- End with a call to action: "Let's enforce rules now. Thank you."
Intonation cues are misplaced.
Correct Answer
D.
Introduction (≈30 s):
- Greet audience and state the topic. "Good morning - today we explore how social media reshapes teenage communication."
Main Point 1 (≈45 s):
- Positive effect: instant connectivity. Example: A teenager can video‑call a friend across the globe within seconds.
- Pause for emphasis after "instant connectivity..." (short pause).
Main Point 2 (≈45 s):
- Negative effect: reduced face‑to‑face skills. Example: Studies show a 20 % drop in eye‑contact during conversations among frequent Instagram users.
- Insert rhetorical question with rising intonation: "What does it mean for empathy when we stare at screens rather than each other?"
Conclusion (≈30 s):
- Summarise benefits and drawbacks, call for balanced use.
- End with a call to action: "Let's harness the good and teach mindful interaction. Thank you."
Intonation & pause cues are highlighted in the outline.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Introduction (≈30 s):
- Greet audience and state the topic. "Good morning - today we explore how social media reshapes teenage communication."
Main Point 1 (≈45 s):
- Positive effect: instant connectivity. Example: A teenager can video‑call a friend across the globe within seconds.
- Pause for emphasis after "instant connectivity..." (short pause).
Main Point 2 (≈45 s):
- Negative effect: reduced face‑to‑face skills. Example: Studies show a 20 % drop in eye‑contact during conversations among frequent Instagram users.
- Insert rhetorical question with rising intonation: "What does it mean for empathy when we stare at screens rather than each other?"
Conclusion (≈30 s):
- Summarise benefits and drawbacks, call for balanced use.
- End with a call to action: "Let's harness the good and teach mindful interaction. Thank you."
Intonation & pause cues are highlighted in the outline.
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