ENGLISH II FIRST PARTIAL ORAL EVALUATION

GUIDELINES

1. Usted debe mantener una conversación de 2-3 minutos con uno de sus
compañeros escogidos al azar utilizando uno de los tres escenarios que se
presentan después de estas instrucciones. Evite pausas.

2. Los ´Phrase Banks´ son ayudas para que su conversación sea más organizada y
concreta, pero usted necesita completarlos con más estructuras y vocabulario
para cumplir con el tiempo requerido. Revise las presentaciones de la clase, los
recursos en Blackboard y el material extra trabajado durante clase para este fin.

3. Es obligatorio preparar los tres escenarios con anticipación. Recuerde que al

momento de su examen cualquiera de dichos escenarios y roles A y B serán
escogidos al azar.

4. Este examen tiene un valor de 10 puntos oro.

5. Durante la evaluación oral es obligatorio habilitar su cámara de vídeo y

micrófono.

6. Los aspectos a tener en cuenta al momento de evaluar su participación serán:

• Fluidez: Habilidad de producir la lengua en tiempo real y hablar por

periodos largos (apropiados a su nivel) sin vacilación.

• Interacción: Habilidad de interactuar y mantener una conversación. Esto

requiere comprensión tanto para responder como para hacer una pregunta
de seguimiento que es apropiada para el comentario del interlocutor.

• Rango Gramatical y Exactitud: Uso apropiado de las estructuras

gramaticales, elección de tiempo gramatical necesario para el
contexto o situación, orden correcto de las palabras en la estructura
gramatical.

• Recurso Léxico: Rango de palabras y frases usadas de manera apropiada.

• Pronunciación y entonación: Inteligibilidad, ritmo, melodía del habla.

 Role-Play #1: Interviewing a celebrity

Student A
You are a famous celebrity (singer, actor, actress, writer, painter, athlete, etc.). You are
a guest at ¨Celebrity Spotlight TV show¨. The TV show’s host (Student B) will interview
you. Answer Student’s B questions about you.

Student B
You are the host of a popular TV show; ¨Celebrity Spotlight¨. Student A is a famous
celebrity (singer, actor, actress, writer, painter, athlete, etc.) and guest in your show.
You will introduce the celebrity to the audience and interview him/her by asking
questions about his/her life.

Phrase Bank Interviewing a celebrity

This is...
S/he is a famous...
Questions
How old are you?
Where are you from?
Are you married or single?
Are you friendly or shy?
Can you speak other languages, or play any musical instruments?
What do you like to do in your free time?

What’s your favorite food?

Who is a person you admire?
Do you like to be a celebrity?
 Role-play #2: At the restaurant

Student A
You are a customer at the popular restaurant ¨Catracho’s Gourmet¨ you are visiting
the restaurant for the first time. Student B is a waiter/waitress at the restaurant.
Look at the menu (make a pause) and then order an appetizer, a main dish, and
something to drink. At the end of your meal you think the food was delicious and
thank the waiter for the excellent service.
Phrase Bank:
Give me a moment please.
Yes, I would like to order…
The food is …
_______ is/are excellent.
No, thanks.
I enjoyed my meal!
Thank you for the excellent service!

Student B
You are a waiter/waitress at the popular restaurant ¨Catracho’s Gourmet¨. Student A
is a customer at the restaurant and he/she is visiting it for the first time. Welcome
Student A to the restaurant, provide him/her with the menu (make a pause) and
then take his/her order. Ask Student A if he/she likes the food and if he/she would
like to order a dessert. After the meal ask Student A if he/she enjoyed his/her visit
to ¨Catracho’s Gourmet¨
You can use the following phrases to complete your questions and ideas.
Phrase Bank:
Welcome to…
Here is your menu.
Are you ready to order?
Do you want an appetizer?
What would you like to….?
What do you think about…?
Would you like some…?
Thank you for your visit.
 Role-play #3: Shopping for a Mother’s Day gift

Student A
You are a customer at ¨Exclusive Jewelry Store¨. You are looking for a Mother’s Day gift.
Student B is a sales associate at the store. Ask him/her about the different items (ask
about two items; earrings and necklace) and their prices. After looking at the options
you decide you are going to buy your mom a necklace. You are going to pay with credit
card, after you leave the store thank Student B for his/her help.

You can use the following phrases to complete your questions and ideas.
Phrase Bank:
Hi, I am looking for a Mother’s Day gift.
I want to see that…
How much are those…?
How much is this…?
What is the price of this…?
Credit card please.
Thank you for your help.
Student B
You work as a sales associate at ¨Exclusive Jewelry Store¨. Student A is a customer at
the store, he/she is looking for a Mother’s Day gift. Welcome Student A to the store
and answer his/her questions about the items in the store and their prices. Help
Student A find the perfect gift. Once

You can use the following phrases to complete your questions and ideas.
Phrase Bank:
Welcome to Exclusive Jewelry Store. How may I help you?
Sure! I can help you with that.
Those… are…
This… is…
This… costs…
That’s a great choice! Your total is….
Are you paying with cash or credit card?
I am happy to help!