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PAST YEARS O LEVEL ORAL QUESTIONS

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Year 2026

Day 1 The video showed a group of people wakeboarding on a body of water. They were standing on boards while holding onto handles attached to overhead cables, which pulled them across the water.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Would most people enjoy this activity?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What are some sports popular among young people?

2

People say that Singapore has too little land to build facilities for exercise. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Day 2 The video showed monkeys at a residential area.

PLANNED RESPONSE

What do you think of living near nature with wildlife?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What are the joys and pains of living in your neighbourhood?

2

What would you like to change and preserve in your neighborhood?

Day 3 The video showed a street barber’s shop.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Who would want to go here for a haircut?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What is the importance of keeping appearances?

2

Young people do not want to pick up skills like barbering, tailoring and carpentry anymore. Do you agree?

Day 4 The video showed young adults playing together (with an orange ball).

PLANNED RESPONSE

What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing sports in mixed groups?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you think some people are better at sports than others?

2

Sports have the ability to unite people. Do you agree?

Day 5 Video showed a cycling race.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Why do you think such events are organised?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you think the positives of setting up roadblocks for these types of events outweigh the disadvantages?

2

To what extent is cycling a viable option of transport?

Year 2025

Day 1 Video showed a boy playing with his father, using a zip-line toy to launch a dice into a LEGO box.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think the activity shown in the video is meaningful? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

How can schools help students develop problem solving skills?

2

How can skills learnt in schools be applied in the workplace?

Day 2 Video showed young children participating in a guided gymnastics session in a gym, with instructors leading the class and parents observing.

PLANNED RESPONSE

What are some considerations when working with young children? Why do you say so?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you think the attitude/behaviour of adults affect how children around them develop? Why or why not?

2

Do you think teaching or coaching well is hard? Why or why not?

Day 3 Video showed a rainy day with heavy traffic. Several people are waiting at a crowded bus stop, trying to stay dry as they wait for public transport.

PLANNED RESPONSE

How do you think people’s plans may be affected by the weather?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

How do you think the different weather can affect the different moods of people?

2

Should climate change be a concern for young people today?

Day 4 Video showed cleaning robots in action at Changi Airport, highlighting how automation is used in public maintenance.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think machines like the one shown in the video are useful?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

How have people’s attitudes or behaviours changed with the rise of technology or machines?

2

Do people prefer handmade or machine-made items? Why or why not?

Day 5 Video showed two teenagers doing pottery together

PLANNED RESPONSE

Who will be attracted to this activity? Why do you say so?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What are some emotional and physiological emotions you might feel when doing arts?

2

Are young people creative but lack the opportunity to express it?

Year 2024

Day  1 Video showed people skating at an outdoor skate park. One boy fell down a slope while skating

PLANNED RESPONSE

Would you recommend such a recreational activity for young people? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

If you were to design a recreational area for young people, what would it look like and why?

2

People have less time for recreation nowadays. How far do you agree?

Day 2 Video showed an interior of a shopping mall (Jewel Changi’s Rain Vortex)

PLANNED RESPONSE

Should there be more of such nature-themed spots as shown in the video? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What can be done to encourage teenagers to spend more time in nature?

2

Do you agree that young people can do more to protect nature? Why do you say so?

Day 3 Video showed children and parents in the Children’s Corner of a library

PLANNED RESPONSE

Does this part of the library appeal to visitors? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What suggestions do you have to improve your school library? Why do you say so?

2

People are reading less as they grow older. What is your opinion?

Day 4 Video showed a rubbish truck with workers clearing waste from a rubbish bin

PLANNED RESPONSE

Is this a good way to collect and manage waste? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What can people do to reduce waste?

2

Why do you think we should be concerned about waste reduction? Explain your views.

Day 5 Video showed a seller preparing a fruit juice using a manual press fruit juicer. The setting is in another country.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Should we have such street hawkers in Singapore? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you agree that people are eating out more often these days? Why or why not?

2

Few young people are interested in becoming hawkers. How far do you agree with this view?

Year 2023

Day  1  Video shows national servicemen doing push-up and team bonding activities. A crowd of NSmen cheering as they did pushups and there was a crowd surrounding them taking video and smiling. There is audience watching the NSmen doing all these activities. (T.Faiz – could be NS Men cohesion day, personnel doing activities during their reservist cycle)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Who are the people watching the event, and what could they be thinking?

What do you think the people watching the video are feeling?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

How could school and family contribute to a teenager’s character development?

1b

What do you think parents and schools can do to teach their child good morales?

1c

What can schools and parents do to cultivate a child’s character?

2a

Should students join uniform groups?

2b

Do you think everyone can join uniform groups?

2c

Do you think that all students should join uniform groups as their CCA?

Topic

Singapore (patriotism) – New topic Education

Day 2  Video showed a group of elderly women laughing and talking happily. Next scene, it zoomed into one elderly womn making wigs. Finally, it showed an elderly woman helping a young lady to try on a wig. (Could be cancer volunteers or salon)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

The elderly woman are making good use of their time? Why, or why not?

What do you think the people watching the video are feeling?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

How can we encourage life long learning for elderly?

1b

What are some things you can do to encourage the elderly to learn new things?

2a

Do you think we can bridge the generation gap?

2b

Do you think it is difficult to bridge the gap between the older generation and the young?

Topic

Elderly / Family

Day 3  Video was panning across the field and it shows the grass area at Marina Barrage. People flying kites and having picnics. There are families and joyful children.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think there should be more open spaces like the one shown in the video? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

Spoken interaction:

1a

Should there be more greenery in Singapore why or why not?

1b

What could be done to improve your neighbourhood?

2a

Greenery is important in Singapore. What is your opinion?

2b

People say Singapore is a Garden City, do you think greenery makes our country a more positive place to live in?

Topic

Parks / Environment

Day 4  Video opens with a caption / heading: “This video shows Singapore experiencing high levels of Haze” Video shows Singapore skyline & landmarks with observable haze. The Merlion and Esplanade bride are visible. On the birdge there is a person, wearing a mask,riding an electric unicycle. A wide view of Clark Quay and other nearby landmarks are also shown.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

How has the haze affected people living in the city?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

Spoken interaction:

1a

Are environmental issues important to you and others around you? Why or why not?

1b

Are environmental issues important to you and others in Singapore? Why or why not?

2a

Human activities are often carried out at the expense of the environment. What is your opinion?

2b

Do you agree that human activities are carried out at the expense of the environment? Why or why not?

Topic

Environment

Day 5  Video shows students doing chemical practical science experiements) in a lab

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Would you and your friends prefer hands on learning?
Do you and your friends like hand-on learning? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with friends?

1b

What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing group work?

1c

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in a group?

2a

Some people say that academic grades are not as important as what we learn in school. Do you agree?

2b

Academic grades are more important than soft skills that we learn in school. Do you agree?

Topic

Education / Youth Issues

Day 6  Video: Robots performing at a robot exhibition. There are 2 robots singing. Next, there are other robots interacting with people (the robots were clapping hands with a lady). Finally, there was another cute-looking robot holding out flowers.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Did the video change your opinion of robots?

Has the video changed your opinion of robots? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

Can robots replace teachers?

1b

Do you think robots can take over the role of teachers?

1c

Robots will one day replace teachers. Do you agree? why or why not?

2a

Technology has brought positive changes to learning at school. Do you agree?

2b

“Technology has greatly improved teaching and learning.” Do you agree with the statement?

2c

How can technology improve education?

2d

What problems does technology bring to teaching?

Topic

Education / Technology

Day 7  Video shows one young boy (around Sec 1) playing table tennis. Next, it zooms out to show two boys playing table tennis with each other. The boys look like they are sparring in a sports hall. Next, there are sounds of other players playing table tennis in the background too but the video only showed the 2 young boys.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think training has removed the fun element from playing table tennis for the two boys?

Do you think training makes table tennis unenjoyable for these boys?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

Do you think competitive sports is beneficial?

1b

What can you learn from doing competitive sports?

1c

Is competitive sports beneficial?

2a

Do you think that we have placed less emphasis on academic results but more on sports?

2b

Do you think the society prioritizes academic achievements over sporting achievements?

Topic

Sports / Competition

Day 8  Video shows kids playing a game (One kid has to bend down with one arms up, then the other kid has to throw a ball between his body)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think the activity shown in the video has any value for the kids?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What opportunities do you have to work together with others?

2

Should schools emphasize on team efforts or individual efforts?

Topic

Games / Education

Year 2022

Day  1  The video was about children playing in a playground

Topic

1

What do you think the people are feeling in the video?

2a

Tell me about a game that you didn’t enjoy playing

2b

Tell me a game you played during your childhood

3b

The best part about playing games is winning. Do you agree?

3c

Do you agree that winning and losing is all there is to games?

Topic

Play / Leisure

Day 2  The video today is about a group of people exercising. (people in a mall participating in an event with an aerobic exercise demonstration)

Topic

1

What do you think the people are feeling while doing the exercise?

2

Do you prefer to exercise alone or in a group ?

3a

Do people care too much about physical fitness and how they look?

3b

Some people are too obsessed with their physical fitness and appearance. What are your views?

Topic

Sports / Health

Day 3  The video was about traditional performing arts where 2 people are dancing a Hokkien traditional dance.

Topic

1

How do you think the people watching are feeling?

2a

What is your opinion on traditional performances?

2b

Would you want to learn or take part in such traditional performances?

Topic

Performing arts

Day 4 The video shows 2 adults and 1 boy taking care of birds in a bird cage. A woman is feeding the bird using a syringe, and the man is helping her. The boy at the back is watching the woman and cautiously petting the birds.

Topic

1

What do you think the people in the video are feeling?

2

Would you be interested in working with wildlife when you grow up?

3a

Do you think it is rightful to keep animals in captivity?

3b

Some people believe that all animals should not be kept in cages. Do you agree?

3c

“Animals should not be kept in captivity” What are your views?

Topic

Animals / Career

Day 5 The video shows a group of senior citizens doing tai chi at a HDB void deck near a park.

Topic

1

Would you like to take part in the activity like the one shown in the video?

2a

What are some ways elderly can keep fit?

2b

Tell me about an elderly who does exercise.

3a

People say that finding time to exercise in our busy life is getting harder? What are your views?

3b

Modern lifestyles have made people unable to exercise regularly. What are your views?

Topic

Elderly / Sports

Day 6 The video shows a male Japanese chef making pancake / takoyaki.

Topic

1

If you were in the video, what is difficult and easy about making pancakes?

2a

What are your favourite street foods, and what do you enjoy about them?

2b

Would you consider being a street food seller in future? Why, or why not?

3a

Do you prefer eating at home or outside?

3b

Do you agree that eating at home is the best?

Topic

Food / Family

Day 7 The video shows children fishing in a man-made fish farm.

Topic

1

What do you think the children are feeling?

2a

How do you feel rewarded during your leisure time?

2b

How do you spend your free time?

3a

“Some people say the best way to spend their free time is by doing nothing” What are your views?

3b

Some people think that lazing around is the best way to relax. Do you agree?

Topic

Leisure

Day 8 The video shows children competing in speedcubing competition

Topic

1

How were the children in the video feeling?

2a

Tell me about a competition you have competed in

2b

Do you think people should be competitive?

3a

“Competitive people are winners, and non competitive people are losers” Do you agree?

3b

What do you think is an achievement?

Topic

Competition

Year 2021

Day  1  (video showed people queuing to board a bus)

Topic

1

How would you feel if you were in that queue?

2

What are your likes or dislikes about public transport in Singapore?

3

Some people think cities only need to have public transport. What are your views?

Topic

Public transport

Day 2 (video showed a bunch of cyclists cycling together)

Topic

1

How do you think the people (spectators and competitors) are feeling?

2

Would you like to take part in a race?

3

Do you agree that students should be made to go to competitions?

Topic

Sports / Competition

Day 3 (video showed children playing at a playground in a park)

Topic

1

How would you feel if you are one of the people (maids and children) in the video?

2

Tell me about some games that you played when you were younger.

3

Children nowadays don’t get enough fun or play time. How far do you agree with this statement?

Topic

Play / Park

Day 4 (video showed elderly people hanging up songbirds and watching them)

Topic

1

What do you think the people (elderly) in the video were feeling?

2

Would you like to have a hobby like this (keeping songbirds)?

3

Do u think it is important to preserve traditions? / Would you like to keep your traditions?

Topic

Elderly / Hobby

Day 5 (video showed people having a massage at an open area of the shopping mall)

Topic

1

Why do you think the people in the video are having a massage?

2

Would you like to have a job at a shopping mall? Why or why not ?

2

There are too many shopping malls in Singapore. Do you agree ?

Topic

Shopping / Career

Day 6 (video showed a person busking and people watching)

Topic

1

What do u think the people are feeling when the person is busking?

2

Would you like to busk? Why or why not ?

3

People feel that performing in public or theatre brings no benefit to society. Do you agree ?

Topic

Performance / Entertainment

Day 7 (video showed children taking a carousel)

Topic

1

How do you think the children in the video are feeling?

2

Tell me a time when you went to a carnival or a theme park. / What is one amusement park that you’ve been to or want to go to, and why?

3

Do you think it is possible to have fun without spending money? / “Money can buy happiness”. Do you agree? / You don’t need money to have a good time, do you agree?

Topic

Theme park / Leisure / Tourism

Day 8 (video showed scenes of people running at various stages of a running race)

Topic

1

What do you think the people in the video are thinking about?

2

Tell me about a sport competition you have taken part in or watched.

3

Do you agree with the view that people only achieve great things if they compete with each other?

Topic

Competition / Sports

Year 2020

Day  1 The video showcased a few Indian chefs cooking some Indian food of sort. One man is cracking eggs, then another guy is cooking some hot pot of curry and the last chef is using 2 cookie cutters to chop out some bread like thing on a hot pot. There was also an Indian waiter entertaining some Indian customer.

Topic

1

What is an exciting job that you would like to have?

2

What jobs do you think will never be replaced by technology?

3

Do you think it is more important for students to focus on studies or think about your career? What are your views?

Topic

Work / Education

Day 2 The video showcased a family playing air hockey at an arcade.

Topic

1

What other ways can you spend time with your friends and family?

2

Some people say that “playing any games are a waste of time”. Do you agree?

Topic

Play / Family

Day 3 The video showcased 3 elderly sitting on a bench (2 female and 1 male). the 2 females are talking to one another and drinking some sort of drink.

Topic

1

Talk about an experience speaking to someone from a much older generation.

2

Do you agree with the view that there is a lack of understanding between the older and younger generations?

Topic

Elderly

Day 4 The video showcased a café.

Topic

1

Do you think it is lonely to studying by yourself at home? Why, or why not?

2

What are the advantage and disadvantages using the Internet and doing homework in cafes?

Topic

Education

Day 5 The video showcased a group of people producing music.

Topic

1

Describe an event where music played an important role.

2

Some people prefer to listen to music from other countries than their own country. What are your opinions?

3

Tell me about a place you went to where music plays an important role.

4

What is your favourite song and how has this song influenced / affected you?

5

How do you think the people in the video feel about producing music?

Topic

Music / Entertainment

Day 6 The video showcased a group of foreign children (about 50 of them) playing at the playground in a park.

Topic

1

Why do you think the children will enjoy the park?

2

Do you go to the park with your friends now?

3

Do you think it is better for children to go for organised leisure activities or to go for parks?

Topic

Park / Leisure

Year 2019

Day  1 Peranakan museum dance troupe ending / starting pose

Topic

1

Why do you think this picture was taken?

2

Are you interested in history? Why, or why not?

3

Do you agree with the view that we no longer need museums because we can find out everything we need to know from the internet? Why, or why not?

Topic

Arts & Culture

Day 2 Gym and men / boys working out

Topic

1

How do you think the people in the picture are feeling about their training?

2

Tell me about something you do to keep fit and healthy.

3

Some people say that going to a gym in an expensive waste of time. What do you think?

Topic

Sports and health

Day 3 Science experience workshop for children

Topic

1

What might the children in the picture be thinking?

2

Which school subject do you find exciting and why?

3

How far do you agree with the view that science is the most important subject for students to study?

Topic

Science & education

Day 4 Teenagers reading newspaper at a bus-stop / public place

Topic

1

What do you think the students in the picture might be reading about?

2

Tell about something you have read recently in a newspaper, magazine or blog

3

Do you think it is better for people to read from books than to read online? Why, or why not?

Topic

Reading / Internet

Day 5 Students cooking competition

Topic

1

Do you think the students in the picture enjoy taking part in the cooking competition? Why, or why not?

2

Describe for me a competition that you have taken part in at a school or elsewhere.

3

Do you agree with the view that it is good for students to compete against one another? Why, or why not?

Topic

Competition / sportsmanship

Day 6 Children at a playground

Topic

1

How would you describe the children’s feelings in the picture here?

2

Which game did you like playing when you were a child, and why?

3

Some people say that young people should be encouraged to do activities outside rather than stay indoors playing computer games or watching television. What is your opinion?

Topic

Leisure pursuits / play

Day 7 Cycling at Coney Island

Topic

1

Why do you think the people in the picture are visiting Coney Island?

2

Tell me about another place in Singapore you think tourists should see.

3

How far do you agree with the view that tourism is always a good thing?

Topic

Tourism

Day 8 CPR workshop in a hall

Topic

1

Why do you think this photograph was taken?

2

Tell me about a useful course outside school that you have taken or would like to take.

3

How far do you agree with the view that students should focus on their main school subjects and should not take courses outside school?

Topic

Lifelong learning / education

Day 9 Primary school children out on a learning journey excursion

Topic

1

Would you enjoy going on a school trip like the one in the picture? Why, or why not?

2

Tell me about a useful course outside school that you have taken or would like to take.

Topic

Education

Year 2026

Day 1 The video showed a group of people wakeboarding on a body of water. They were standing on boards while holding onto handles attached to overhead cables, which pulled them across the water.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Would most people enjoy this activity?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What are some sports popular among young people?

2

People say that Singapore has too little land to build facilities for exercise. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Day 2 The video showed monkeys at a residential area.

PLANNED RESPONSE

What do you think of living near nature with wildlife?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What are the joys and pains of living in your neighbourhood?

2

What would you like to change and preserve in your neighborhood?

Day 3 The video showed a street barber’s shop.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Who would want to go here for a haircut?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What is the importance of keeping appearances?

2

Young people do not want to pick up skills like barbering, tailoring and carpentry anymore. Do you agree?

Day 4 The video showed young adults playing together (with an orange ball).

PLANNED RESPONSE

What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing sports in mixed groups?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you think some people are better at sports than others?

2

Sports have the ability to unite people. Do you agree?

Day 5 Video showed a cycling race.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Why do you think such events are organised?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you think the positives of setting up roadblocks for these types of events outweigh the disadvantages?

2

To what extent is cycling a viable option of transport?

Year 2025

Day 1 Video showed a boy playing with his father, using a zip-line toy to launch a dice into a LEGO box.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think the activity shown in the video is meaningful? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

How can schools help students develop problem solving skills?

2

How can skills learnt in schools be applied in the workplace?

Day 2 Video showed young children participating in a guided gymnastics session in a gym, with instructors leading the class and parents observing.

PLANNED RESPONSE

What are some considerations when working with young children? Why do you say so?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you think the attitude/behaviour of adults affect how children around them develop? Why or why not?

2

Do you think teaching or coaching well is hard? Why or why not?

Day 3 Video showed a rainy day with heavy traffic. Several people are waiting at a crowded bus stop, trying to stay dry as they wait for public transport.

PLANNED RESPONSE

How do you think people’s plans may be affected by the weather?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

How do you think the different weather can affect the different moods of people?

2

Should climate change be a concern for young people today?

Day 4 Video showed cleaning robots in action at Changi Airport, highlighting how automation is used in public maintenance.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think machines like the one shown in the video are useful?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

How have people’s attitudes or behaviours changed with the rise of technology or machines?

2

Do people prefer handmade or machine-made items? Why or why not?

Day 5 Video showed two teenagers doing pottery together

PLANNED RESPONSE

Who will be attracted to this activity? Why do you say so?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What are some emotional and physiological emotions you might feel when doing arts?

2

Are young people creative but lack the opportunity to express it?

Year 2024

Day  1 Video showed people skating at an outdoor skate park. One boy fell down a slope while skating

PLANNED RESPONSE

Would you recommend such a recreational activity for young people? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

If you were to design a recreational area for young people, what would it look like and why?

2

People have less time for recreation nowadays. How far do you agree?

Day 2 Video showed an interior of a shopping mall (Jewel Changi’s Rain Vortex)

PLANNED RESPONSE

Should there be more of such nature-themed spots as shown in the video? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What can be done to encourage teenagers to spend more time in nature?

2

Do you agree that young people can do more to protect nature? Why do you say so?

Day 3 Video showed children and parents in the Children’s Corner of a library

PLANNED RESPONSE

Does this part of the library appeal to visitors? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What suggestions do you have to improve your school library? Why do you say so?

2

People are reading less as they grow older. What is your opinion?

Day 4 Video showed a rubbish truck with workers clearing waste from a rubbish bin

PLANNED RESPONSE

Is this a good way to collect and manage waste? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What can people do to reduce waste?

2

Why do you think we should be concerned about waste reduction? Explain your views.

Day 5 Video showed a seller preparing a fruit juice using a manual press fruit juicer. The setting is in another country.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Should we have such street hawkers in Singapore? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you agree that people are eating out more often these days? Why or why not?

2

Few young people are interested in becoming hawkers. How far do you agree with this view?

Year 2023

Day  1  Video shows national servicemen doing push-up and team bonding activities. A crowd of NSmen cheering as they did pushups and there was a crowd surrounding them taking video and smiling. There is audience watching the NSmen doing all these activities. (T.Faiz – could be NS Men cohesion day, personnel doing activities during their reservist cycle)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Who are the people watching the event, and what could they be thinking?

What do you think the people watching the video are feeling?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

How could school and family contribute to a teenager’s character development?

1b

What do you think parents and schools can do to teach their child good morales?

1c

What can schools and parents do to cultivate a child’s character?

2a

Should students join uniform groups?

2b

Do you think everyone can join uniform groups?

2c

Do you think that all students should join uniform groups as their CCA?

Topic

Singapore (patriotism) – New topic Education

Day 2  Video showed a group of elderly women laughing and talking happily. Next scene, it zoomed into one elderly womn making wigs. Finally, it showed an elderly woman helping a young lady to try on a wig. (Could be cancer volunteers or salon)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

The elderly woman are making good use of their time? Why, or why not?

What do you think the people watching the video are feeling?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

How can we encourage life long learning for elderly?

1b

What are some things you can do to encourage the elderly to learn new things?

2a

Do you think we can bridge the generation gap?

2b

Do you think it is difficult to bridge the gap between the older generation and the young?

Topic

Elderly / Family

Day 3  Video was panning across the field and it shows the grass area at Marina Barrage. People flying kites and having picnics. There are families and joyful children.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think there should be more open spaces like the one shown in the video? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

Spoken interaction:

1a

Should there be more greenery in Singapore why or why not?

1b

What could be done to improve your neighbourhood?

2a

Greenery is important in Singapore. What is your opinion?

2b

People say Singapore is a Garden City, do you think greenery makes our country a more positive place to live in?

Topic

Parks / Environment

Day 4  Video opens with a caption / heading: “This video shows Singapore experiencing high levels of Haze” Video shows Singapore skyline & landmarks with observable haze. The Merlion and Esplanade bride are visible. On the birdge there is a person, wearing a mask,riding an electric unicycle. A wide view of Clark Quay and other nearby landmarks are also shown.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

How has the haze affected people living in the city?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

Spoken interaction:

1a

Are environmental issues important to you and others around you? Why or why not?

1b

Are environmental issues important to you and others in Singapore? Why or why not?

2a

Human activities are often carried out at the expense of the environment. What is your opinion?

2b

Do you agree that human activities are carried out at the expense of the environment? Why or why not?

Topic

Environment

Day 5  Video shows students doing chemical practical science experiements) in a lab

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Would you and your friends prefer hands on learning?
Do you and your friends like hand-on learning? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with friends?

1b

What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing group work?

1c

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in a group?

2a

Some people say that academic grades are not as important as what we learn in school. Do you agree?

2b

Academic grades are more important than soft skills that we learn in school. Do you agree?

Topic

Education / Youth Issues

Day 6  Video: Robots performing at a robot exhibition. There are 2 robots singing. Next, there are other robots interacting with people (the robots were clapping hands with a lady). Finally, there was another cute-looking robot holding out flowers.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Did the video change your opinion of robots?

Has the video changed your opinion of robots? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

Can robots replace teachers?

1b

Do you think robots can take over the role of teachers?

1c

Robots will one day replace teachers. Do you agree? why or why not?

2a

Technology has brought positive changes to learning at school. Do you agree?

2b

“Technology has greatly improved teaching and learning.” Do you agree with the statement?

2c

How can technology improve education?

2d

What problems does technology bring to teaching?

Topic

Education / Technology

Day 7  Video shows one young boy (around Sec 1) playing table tennis. Next, it zooms out to show two boys playing table tennis with each other. The boys look like they are sparring in a sports hall. Next, there are sounds of other players playing table tennis in the background too but the video only showed the 2 young boys.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think training has removed the fun element from playing table tennis for the two boys?

Do you think training makes table tennis unenjoyable for these boys?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

Do you think competitive sports is beneficial?

1b

What can you learn from doing competitive sports?

1c

Is competitive sports beneficial?

2a

Do you think that we have placed less emphasis on academic results but more on sports?

2b

Do you think the society prioritizes academic achievements over sporting achievements?

Topic

Sports / Competition

Day 8  Video shows kids playing a game (One kid has to bend down with one arms up, then the other kid has to throw a ball between his body)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think the activity shown in the video has any value for the kids?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What opportunities do you have to work together with others?

2

Should schools emphasize on team efforts or individual efforts?

Topic

Games / Education

Year 2022

Day  1  The video was about children playing in a playground

Topic

1

What do you think the people are feeling in the video?

2a

Tell me about a game that you didn’t enjoy playing

2b

Tell me a game you played during your childhood

3b

The best part about playing games is winning. Do you agree?

3c

Do you agree that winning and losing is all there is to games?

Topic

Play / Leisure

Day 2  The video today is about a group of people exercising. (people in a mall participating in an event with an aerobic exercise demonstration)

Topic

1

What do you think the people are feeling while doing the exercise?

2

Do you prefer to exercise alone or in a group ?

3a

Do people care too much about physical fitness and how they look?

3b

Some people are too obsessed with their physical fitness and appearance. What are your views?

Topic

Sports / Health

Day 3  The video was about traditional performing arts where 2 people are dancing a Hokkien traditional dance.

Topic

1

How do you think the people watching are feeling?

2a

What is your opinion on traditional performances?

2b

Would you want to learn or take part in such traditional performances?

Topic

Performing arts

Day 4 The video shows 2 adults and 1 boy taking care of birds in a bird cage. A woman is feeding the bird using a syringe, and the man is helping her. The boy at the back is watching the woman and cautiously petting the birds.

Topic

1

What do you think the people in the video are feeling?

2

Would you be interested in working with wildlife when you grow up?

3a

Do you think it is rightful to keep animals in captivity?

3b

Some people believe that all animals should not be kept in cages. Do you agree?

3c

“Animals should not be kept in captivity” What are your views?

Topic

Animals / Career

Day 5 The video shows a group of senior citizens doing tai chi at a HDB void deck near a park.

Topic

1

Would you like to take part in the activity like the one shown in the video?

2a

What are some ways elderly can keep fit?

2b

Tell me about an elderly who does exercise.

3a

People say that finding time to exercise in our busy life is getting harder? What are your views?

3b

Modern lifestyles have made people unable to exercise regularly. What are your views?

Topic

Elderly / Sports

Day 6 The video shows a male Japanese chef making pancake / takoyaki.

Topic

1

If you were in the video, what is difficult and easy about making pancakes?

2a

What are your favourite street foods, and what do you enjoy about them?

2b

Would you consider being a street food seller in future? Why, or why not?

3a

Do you prefer eating at home or outside?

3b

Do you agree that eating at home is the best?

Topic

Food / Family

Day 7 The video shows children fishing in a man-made fish farm.

Topic

1

What do you think the children are feeling?

2a

How do you feel rewarded during your leisure time?

2b

How do you spend your free time?

3a

“Some people say the best way to spend their free time is by doing nothing” What are your views?

3b

Some people think that lazing around is the best way to relax. Do you agree?

Topic

Leisure

Day 8 The video shows children competing in speedcubing competition

Topic

1

How were the children in the video feeling?

2a

Tell me about a competition you have competed in

2b

Do you think people should be competitive?

3a

“Competitive people are winners, and non competitive people are losers” Do you agree?

3b

What do you think is an achievement?

Topic

Competition

Year 2021

Day  1  (video showed people queuing to board a bus)

Topic

1

How would you feel if you were in that queue?

2

What are your likes or dislikes about public transport in Singapore?

3

Some people think cities only need to have public transport. What are your views?

Topic

Public transport

Day 2 (video showed a bunch of cyclists cycling together)

Topic

1

How do you think the people (spectators and competitors) are feeling?

2

Would you like to take part in a race?

3

Do you agree that students should be made to go to competitions?

Topic

Sports / Competition

Day 3 (video showed children playing at a playground in a park)

Topic

1

How would you feel if you are one of the people (maids and children) in the video?

2

Tell me about some games that you played when you were younger.

3

Children nowadays don’t get enough fun or play time. How far do you agree with this statement?

Topic

Play / Park

Day 4 (video showed elderly people hanging up songbirds and watching them)

Topic

1

What do you think the people (elderly) in the video were feeling?

2

Would you like to have a hobby like this (keeping songbirds)?

3

Do u think it is important to preserve traditions? / Would you like to keep your traditions?

Topic

Elderly / Hobby

Day 5 (video showed people having a massage at an open area of the shopping mall)

Topic

1

Why do you think the people in the video are having a massage?

2

Would you like to have a job at a shopping mall? Why or why not ?

2

There are too many shopping malls in Singapore. Do you agree ?

Topic

Shopping / Career

Day 6 (video showed a person busking and people watching)

Topic

1

What do u think the people are feeling when the person is busking?

2

Would you like to busk? Why or why not ?

3

People feel that performing in public or theatre brings no benefit to society. Do you agree ?

Topic

Performance / Entertainment

Day 7 (video showed children taking a carousel)

Topic

1

How do you think the children in the video are feeling?

2

Tell me a time when you went to a carnival or a theme park. / What is one amusement park that you’ve been to or want to go to, and why?

3

Do you think it is possible to have fun without spending money? / “Money can buy happiness”. Do you agree? / You don’t need money to have a good time, do you agree?

Topic

Theme park / Leisure / Tourism

Day 8 (video showed scenes of people running at various stages of a running race)

Topic

1

What do you think the people in the video are thinking about?

2

Tell me about a sport competition you have taken part in or watched.

3

Do you agree with the view that people only achieve great things if they compete with each other?

Topic

Competition / Sports

Year 2020

Day  1 The video showcased a few Indian chefs cooking some Indian food of sort. One man is cracking eggs, then another guy is cooking some hot pot of curry and the last chef is using 2 cookie cutters to chop out some bread like thing on a hot pot. There was also an Indian waiter entertaining some Indian customer.

Topic

1

What is an exciting job that you would like to have?

2

What jobs do you think will never be replaced by technology?

3

Do you think it is more important for students to focus on studies or think about your career? What are your views?

Topic

Work / Education

Day 2 The video showcased a family playing air hockey at an arcade.

Topic

1

What other ways can you spend time with your friends and family?

2

Some people say that “playing any games are a waste of time”. Do you agree?

Topic

Play / Family

Day 3 The video showcased 3 elderly sitting on a bench (2 female and 1 male). the 2 females are talking to one another and drinking some sort of drink.

Topic

1

Talk about an experience speaking to someone from a much older generation.

2

Do you agree with the view that there is a lack of understanding between the older and younger generations?

Topic

Elderly

Day 4 The video showcased a café.

Topic

1

Do you think it is lonely to studying by yourself at home? Why, or why not?

2

What are the advantage and disadvantages using the Internet and doing homework in cafes?

Topic

Education

Day 5 The video showcased a group of people producing music.

Topic

1

Describe an event where music played an important role.

2

Some people prefer to listen to music from other countries than their own country. What are your opinions?

3

Tell me about a place you went to where music plays an important role.

4

What is your favourite song and how has this song influenced / affected you?

5

How do you think the people in the video feel about producing music?

Topic

Music / Entertainment

Day 6 The video showcased a group of foreign children (about 50 of them) playing at the playground in a park.

Topic

1

Why do you think the children will enjoy the park?

2

Do you go to the park with your friends now?

3

Do you think it is better for children to go for organised leisure activities or to go for parks?

Topic

Park / Leisure

Year 2019

Day  1 Peranakan museum dance troupe ending / starting pose

Topic

1

Why do you think this picture was taken?

2

Are you interested in history? Why, or why not?

3

Do you agree with the view that we no longer need museums because we can find out everything we need to know from the internet? Why, or why not?

Topic

Arts & Culture

Day 2 Gym and men / boys working out

Topic

1

How do you think the people in the picture are feeling about their training?

2

Tell me about something you do to keep fit and healthy.

3

Some people say that going to a gym in an expensive waste of time. What do you think?

Topic

Sports and health

Day 3 Science experience workshop for children

Topic

1

What might the children in the picture be thinking?

2

Which school subject do you find exciting and why?

3

How far do you agree with the view that science is the most important subject for students to study?

Topic

Science & education

Day 4 Teenagers reading newspaper at a bus-stop / public place

Topic

1

What do you think the students in the picture might be reading about?

2

Tell about something you have read recently in a newspaper, magazine or blog

3

Do you think it is better for people to read from books than to read online? Why, or why not?

Topic

Reading / Internet

Day 5 Students cooking competition

Topic

1

Do you think the students in the picture enjoy taking part in the cooking competition? Why, or why not?

2

Describe for me a competition that you have taken part in at a school or elsewhere.

3

Do you agree with the view that it is good for students to compete against one another? Why, or why not?

Topic

Competition / sportsmanship

Day 6 Children at a playground

Topic

1

How would you describe the children’s feelings in the picture here?

2

Which game did you like playing when you were a child, and why?

3

Some people say that young people should be encouraged to do activities outside rather than stay indoors playing computer games or watching television. What is your opinion?

Topic

Leisure pursuits / play

Day 7 Cycling at Coney Island

Topic

1

Why do you think the people in the picture are visiting Coney Island?

2

Tell me about another place in Singapore you think tourists should see.

3

How far do you agree with the view that tourism is always a good thing?

Topic

Tourism

Day 8 CPR workshop in a hall

Topic

1

Why do you think this photograph was taken?

2

Tell me about a useful course outside school that you have taken or would like to take.

3

How far do you agree with the view that students should focus on their main school subjects and should not take courses outside school?

Topic

Lifelong learning / education

Day 9 Primary school children out on a learning journey excursion

Topic

1

Would you enjoy going on a school trip like the one in the picture? Why, or why not?

2

Tell me about a useful course outside school that you have taken or would like to take.

Topic

Education

Year 2026

Day 1 The video showed a group of people wakeboarding on a body of water. They were standing on boards while holding onto handles attached to overhead cables, which pulled them across the water.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Would most people enjoy this activity?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What are some sports popular among young people?

2

People say that Singapore has too little land to build facilities for exercise. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Day 2 The video showed monkeys at a residential area.

PLANNED RESPONSE

What do you think of living near nature with wildlife?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What are the joys and pains of living in your neighbourhood?

2

What would you like to change and preserve in your neighborhood?

Day 3 The video showed a street barber’s shop.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Who would want to go here for a haircut?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What is the importance of keeping appearances?

2

Young people do not want to pick up skills like barbering, tailoring and carpentry anymore. Do you agree?

Day 4 The video showed young adults playing together (with an orange ball).

PLANNED RESPONSE

What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing sports in mixed groups?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you think some people are better at sports than others?

2

Sports have the ability to unite people. Do you agree?

Day 5 Video showed a cycling race.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Why do you think such events are organised?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you think the positives of setting up roadblocks for these types of events outweigh the disadvantages?

2

To what extent is cycling a viable option of transport?

Year 2025

Day 1 Video showed a boy playing with his father, using a zip-line toy to launch a dice into a LEGO box.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think the activity shown in the video is meaningful? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

How can schools help students develop problem solving skills?

2

How can skills learnt in schools be applied in the workplace?

Day 2 Video showed young children participating in a guided gymnastics session in a gym, with instructors leading the class and parents observing.

PLANNED RESPONSE

What are some considerations when working with young children? Why do you say so?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you think the attitude/behaviour of adults affect how children around them develop? Why or why not?

2

Do you think teaching or coaching well is hard? Why or why not?

Day 3 Video showed a rainy day with heavy traffic. Several people are waiting at a crowded bus stop, trying to stay dry as they wait for public transport.

PLANNED RESPONSE

How do you think people’s plans may be affected by the weather?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

How do you think the different weather can affect the different moods of people?

2

Should climate change be a concern for young people today?

Day 4 Video showed cleaning robots in action at Changi Airport, highlighting how automation is used in public maintenance.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think machines like the one shown in the video are useful?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

How have people’s attitudes or behaviours changed with the rise of technology or machines?

2

Do people prefer handmade or machine-made items? Why or why not?

Day 5 Video showed two teenagers doing pottery together

PLANNED RESPONSE

Who will be attracted to this activity? Why do you say so?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What are some emotional and physiological emotions you might feel when doing arts?

2

Are young people creative but lack the opportunity to express it?

Year 2024

Day  1 Video showed people skating at an outdoor skate park. One boy fell down a slope while skating

PLANNED RESPONSE

Would you recommend such a recreational activity for young people? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

If you were to design a recreational area for young people, what would it look like and why?

2

People have less time for recreation nowadays. How far do you agree?

Day 2 Video showed an interior of a shopping mall (Jewel Changi’s Rain Vortex)

PLANNED RESPONSE

Should there be more of such nature-themed spots as shown in the video? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What can be done to encourage teenagers to spend more time in nature?

2

Do you agree that young people can do more to protect nature? Why do you say so?

Day 3 Video showed children and parents in the Children’s Corner of a library

PLANNED RESPONSE

Does this part of the library appeal to visitors? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What suggestions do you have to improve your school library? Why do you say so?

2

People are reading less as they grow older. What is your opinion?

Day 4 Video showed a rubbish truck with workers clearing waste from a rubbish bin

PLANNED RESPONSE

Is this a good way to collect and manage waste? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What can people do to reduce waste?

2

Why do you think we should be concerned about waste reduction? Explain your views.

Day 5 Video showed a seller preparing a fruit juice using a manual press fruit juicer. The setting is in another country.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Should we have such street hawkers in Singapore? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you agree that people are eating out more often these days? Why or why not?

2

Few young people are interested in becoming hawkers. How far do you agree with this view?

Year 2023

Day  1  Video shows national servicemen doing push-up and team bonding activities. A crowd of NSmen cheering as they did pushups and there was a crowd surrounding them taking video and smiling. There is audience watching the NSmen doing all these activities. (T.Faiz – could be NS Men cohesion day, personnel doing activities during their reservist cycle)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Who are the people watching the event, and what could they be thinking?

What do you think the people watching the video are feeling?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

How could school and family contribute to a teenager’s character development?

1b

What do you think parents and schools can do to teach their child good morales?

1c

What can schools and parents do to cultivate a child’s character?

2a

Should students join uniform groups?

2b

Do you think everyone can join uniform groups?

2c

Do you think that all students should join uniform groups as their CCA?

Topic

Singapore (patriotism) – New topic Education

Day 2  Video showed a group of elderly women laughing and talking happily. Next scene, it zoomed into one elderly womn making wigs. Finally, it showed an elderly woman helping a young lady to try on a wig. (Could be cancer volunteers or salon)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

The elderly woman are making good use of their time? Why, or why not?

What do you think the people watching the video are feeling?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

How can we encourage life long learning for elderly?

1b

What are some things you can do to encourage the elderly to learn new things?

2a

Do you think we can bridge the generation gap?

2b

Do you think it is difficult to bridge the gap between the older generation and the young?

Topic

Elderly / Family

Day 3  Video was panning across the field and it shows the grass area at Marina Barrage. People flying kites and having picnics. There are families and joyful children.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think there should be more open spaces like the one shown in the video? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

Spoken interaction:

1a

Should there be more greenery in Singapore why or why not?

1b

What could be done to improve your neighbourhood?

2a

Greenery is important in Singapore. What is your opinion?

2b

People say Singapore is a Garden City, do you think greenery makes our country a more positive place to live in?

Topic

Parks / Environment

Day 4  Video opens with a caption / heading: “This video shows Singapore experiencing high levels of Haze” Video shows Singapore skyline & landmarks with observable haze. The Merlion and Esplanade bride are visible. On the birdge there is a person, wearing a mask,riding an electric unicycle. A wide view of Clark Quay and other nearby landmarks are also shown.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

How has the haze affected people living in the city?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

Spoken interaction:

1a

Are environmental issues important to you and others around you? Why or why not?

1b

Are environmental issues important to you and others in Singapore? Why or why not?

2a

Human activities are often carried out at the expense of the environment. What is your opinion?

2b

Do you agree that human activities are carried out at the expense of the environment? Why or why not?

Topic

Environment

Day 5  Video shows students doing chemical practical science experiements) in a lab

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Would you and your friends prefer hands on learning?
Do you and your friends like hand-on learning? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with friends?

1b

What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing group work?

1c

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in a group?

2a

Some people say that academic grades are not as important as what we learn in school. Do you agree?

2b

Academic grades are more important than soft skills that we learn in school. Do you agree?

Topic

Education / Youth Issues

Day 6  Video: Robots performing at a robot exhibition. There are 2 robots singing. Next, there are other robots interacting with people (the robots were clapping hands with a lady). Finally, there was another cute-looking robot holding out flowers.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Did the video change your opinion of robots?

Has the video changed your opinion of robots? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

Can robots replace teachers?

1b

Do you think robots can take over the role of teachers?

1c

Robots will one day replace teachers. Do you agree? why or why not?

2a

Technology has brought positive changes to learning at school. Do you agree?

2b

“Technology has greatly improved teaching and learning.” Do you agree with the statement?

2c

How can technology improve education?

2d

What problems does technology bring to teaching?

Topic

Education / Technology

Day 7  Video shows one young boy (around Sec 1) playing table tennis. Next, it zooms out to show two boys playing table tennis with each other. The boys look like they are sparring in a sports hall. Next, there are sounds of other players playing table tennis in the background too but the video only showed the 2 young boys.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think training has removed the fun element from playing table tennis for the two boys?

Do you think training makes table tennis unenjoyable for these boys?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

Do you think competitive sports is beneficial?

1b

What can you learn from doing competitive sports?

1c

Is competitive sports beneficial?

2a

Do you think that we have placed less emphasis on academic results but more on sports?

2b

Do you think the society prioritizes academic achievements over sporting achievements?

Topic

Sports / Competition

Day 8  Video shows kids playing a game (One kid has to bend down with one arms up, then the other kid has to throw a ball between his body)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think the activity shown in the video has any value for the kids?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What opportunities do you have to work together with others?

2

Should schools emphasize on team efforts or individual efforts?

Topic

Games / Education

Year 2022

Day  1  The video was about children playing in a playground

Topic

1

What do you think the people are feeling in the video?

2a

Tell me about a game that you didn’t enjoy playing

2b

Tell me a game you played during your childhood

3b

The best part about playing games is winning. Do you agree?

3c

Do you agree that winning and losing is all there is to games?

Topic

Play / Leisure

Day 2  The video today is about a group of people exercising. (people in a mall participating in an event with an aerobic exercise demonstration)

Topic

1

What do you think the people are feeling while doing the exercise?

2

Do you prefer to exercise alone or in a group ?

3a

Do people care too much about physical fitness and how they look?

3b

Some people are too obsessed with their physical fitness and appearance. What are your views?

Topic

Sports / Health

Day 3  The video was about traditional performing arts where 2 people are dancing a Hokkien traditional dance.

Topic

1

How do you think the people watching are feeling?

2a

What is your opinion on traditional performances?

2b

Would you want to learn or take part in such traditional performances?

Topic

Performing arts

Day 4 The video shows 2 adults and 1 boy taking care of birds in a bird cage. A woman is feeding the bird using a syringe, and the man is helping her. The boy at the back is watching the woman and cautiously petting the birds.

Topic

1

What do you think the people in the video are feeling?

2

Would you be interested in working with wildlife when you grow up?

3a

Do you think it is rightful to keep animals in captivity?

3b

Some people believe that all animals should not be kept in cages. Do you agree?

3c

“Animals should not be kept in captivity” What are your views?

Topic

Animals / Career

Day 5 The video shows a group of senior citizens doing tai chi at a HDB void deck near a park.

Topic

1

Would you like to take part in the activity like the one shown in the video?

2a

What are some ways elderly can keep fit?

2b

Tell me about an elderly who does exercise.

3a

People say that finding time to exercise in our busy life is getting harder? What are your views?

3b

Modern lifestyles have made people unable to exercise regularly. What are your views?

Topic

Elderly / Sports

Day 6 The video shows a male Japanese chef making pancake / takoyaki.

Topic

1

If you were in the video, what is difficult and easy about making pancakes?

2a

What are your favourite street foods, and what do you enjoy about them?

2b

Would you consider being a street food seller in future? Why, or why not?

3a

Do you prefer eating at home or outside?

3b

Do you agree that eating at home is the best?

Topic

Food / Family

Day 7 The video shows children fishing in a man-made fish farm.

Topic

1

What do you think the children are feeling?

2a

How do you feel rewarded during your leisure time?

2b

How do you spend your free time?

3a

“Some people say the best way to spend their free time is by doing nothing” What are your views?

3b

Some people think that lazing around is the best way to relax. Do you agree?

Topic

Leisure

Day 8 The video shows children competing in speedcubing competition

Topic

1

How were the children in the video feeling?

2a

Tell me about a competition you have competed in

2b

Do you think people should be competitive?

3a

“Competitive people are winners, and non competitive people are losers” Do you agree?

3b

What do you think is an achievement?

Topic

Competition

Year 2021

Day  1  (video showed people queuing to board a bus)

Topic

1

How would you feel if you were in that queue?

2

What are your likes or dislikes about public transport in Singapore?

3

Some people think cities only need to have public transport. What are your views?

Topic

Public transport

Day 2 (video showed a bunch of cyclists cycling together)

Topic

1

How do you think the people (spectators and competitors) are feeling?

2

Would you like to take part in a race?

3

Do you agree that students should be made to go to competitions?

Topic

Sports / Competition

Day 3 (video showed children playing at a playground in a park)

Topic

1

How would you feel if you are one of the people (maids and children) in the video?

2

Tell me about some games that you played when you were younger.

3

Children nowadays don’t get enough fun or play time. How far do you agree with this statement?

Topic

Play / Park

Day 4 (video showed elderly people hanging up songbirds and watching them)

Topic

1

What do you think the people (elderly) in the video were feeling?

2

Would you like to have a hobby like this (keeping songbirds)?

3

Do u think it is important to preserve traditions? / Would you like to keep your traditions?

Topic

Elderly / Hobby

Day 5 (video showed people having a massage at an open area of the shopping mall)

Topic

1

Why do you think the people in the video are having a massage?

2

Would you like to have a job at a shopping mall? Why or why not ?

2

There are too many shopping malls in Singapore. Do you agree ?

Topic

Shopping / Career

Day 6 (video showed a person busking and people watching)

Topic

1

What do u think the people are feeling when the person is busking?

2

Would you like to busk? Why or why not ?

3

People feel that performing in public or theatre brings no benefit to society. Do you agree ?

Topic

Performance / Entertainment

Day 7 (video showed children taking a carousel)

Topic

1

How do you think the children in the video are feeling?

2

Tell me a time when you went to a carnival or a theme park. / What is one amusement park that you’ve been to or want to go to, and why?

3

Do you think it is possible to have fun without spending money? / “Money can buy happiness”. Do you agree? / You don’t need money to have a good time, do you agree?

Topic

Theme park / Leisure / Tourism

Day 8 (video showed scenes of people running at various stages of a running race)

Topic

1

What do you think the people in the video are thinking about?

2

Tell me about a sport competition you have taken part in or watched.

3

Do you agree with the view that people only achieve great things if they compete with each other?

Topic

Competition / Sports

Year 2020

Day  1 The video showcased a few Indian chefs cooking some Indian food of sort. One man is cracking eggs, then another guy is cooking some hot pot of curry and the last chef is using 2 cookie cutters to chop out some bread like thing on a hot pot. There was also an Indian waiter entertaining some Indian customer.

Topic

1

What is an exciting job that you would like to have?

2

What jobs do you think will never be replaced by technology?

3

Do you think it is more important for students to focus on studies or think about your career? What are your views?

Topic

Work / Education

Day 2 The video showcased a family playing air hockey at an arcade.

Topic

1

What other ways can you spend time with your friends and family?

2

Some people say that “playing any games are a waste of time”. Do you agree?

Topic

Play / Family

Day 3 The video showcased 3 elderly sitting on a bench (2 female and 1 male). the 2 females are talking to one another and drinking some sort of drink.

Topic

1

Talk about an experience speaking to someone from a much older generation.

2

Do you agree with the view that there is a lack of understanding between the older and younger generations?

Topic

Elderly

Day 4 The video showcased a café.

Topic

1

Do you think it is lonely to studying by yourself at home? Why, or why not?

2

What are the advantage and disadvantages using the Internet and doing homework in cafes?

Topic

Education

Day 5 The video showcased a group of people producing music.

Topic

1

Describe an event where music played an important role.

2

Some people prefer to listen to music from other countries than their own country. What are your opinions?

3

Tell me about a place you went to where music plays an important role.

4

What is your favourite song and how has this song influenced / affected you?

5

How do you think the people in the video feel about producing music?

Topic

Music / Entertainment

Day 6 The video showcased a group of foreign children (about 50 of them) playing at the playground in a park.

Topic

1

Why do you think the children will enjoy the park?

2

Do you go to the park with your friends now?

3

Do you think it is better for children to go for organised leisure activities or to go for parks?

Topic

Park / Leisure

Year 2019

Day  1 Peranakan museum dance troupe ending / starting pose

Topic

1

Why do you think this picture was taken?

2

Are you interested in history? Why, or why not?

3

Do you agree with the view that we no longer need museums because we can find out everything we need to know from the internet? Why, or why not?

Topic

Arts & Culture

Day 2 Gym and men / boys working out

Topic

1

How do you think the people in the picture are feeling about their training?

2

Tell me about something you do to keep fit and healthy.

3

Some people say that going to a gym in an expensive waste of time. What do you think?

Topic

Sports and health

Day 3 Science experience workshop for children

Topic

1

What might the children in the picture be thinking?

2

Which school subject do you find exciting and why?

3

How far do you agree with the view that science is the most important subject for students to study?

Topic

Science & education

Day 4 Teenagers reading newspaper at a bus-stop / public place

Topic

1

What do you think the students in the picture might be reading about?

2

Tell about something you have read recently in a newspaper, magazine or blog

3

Do you think it is better for people to read from books than to read online? Why, or why not?

Topic

Reading / Internet

Day 5 Students cooking competition

Topic

1

Do you think the students in the picture enjoy taking part in the cooking competition? Why, or why not?

2

Describe for me a competition that you have taken part in at a school or elsewhere.

3

Do you agree with the view that it is good for students to compete against one another? Why, or why not?

Topic

Competition / sportsmanship

Day 6 Children at a playground

Topic

1

How would you describe the children’s feelings in the picture here?

2

Which game did you like playing when you were a child, and why?

3

Some people say that young people should be encouraged to do activities outside rather than stay indoors playing computer games or watching television. What is your opinion?

Topic

Leisure pursuits / play

Day 7 Cycling at Coney Island

Topic

1

Why do you think the people in the picture are visiting Coney Island?

2

Tell me about another place in Singapore you think tourists should see.

3

How far do you agree with the view that tourism is always a good thing?

Topic

Tourism

Day 8 CPR workshop in a hall

Topic

1

Why do you think this photograph was taken?

2

Tell me about a useful course outside school that you have taken or would like to take.

3

How far do you agree with the view that students should focus on their main school subjects and should not take courses outside school?

Topic

Lifelong learning / education

Day 9 Primary school children out on a learning journey excursion

Topic

1

Would you enjoy going on a school trip like the one in the picture? Why, or why not?

2

Tell me about a useful course outside school that you have taken or would like to take.

Topic

Education

Year 2024

Day  1 Video showed people skating at an outdoor skate park. One boy fell down a slope while skating

PLANNED RESPONSE

Would you recommend such a recreational activity for young people? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

If you were to design a recreational area for young people, what would it look like and why?

2

People have less time for recreation nowadays. How far do you agree?

Day 2 Video showed an interior of a shopping mall (Jewel Changi’s Rain Vortex)

PLANNED RESPONSE

Should there be more of such nature-themed spots as shown in the video? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What can be done to encourage teenagers to spend more time in nature?

2

Do you agree that young people can do more to protect nature? Why do you say so?

Day 3 Video showed children and parents in the Children’s Corner of a library

PLANNED RESPONSE

Does this part of the library appeal to visitors? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What suggestions do you have to improve your school library? Why do you say so?

2

People are reading less as they grow older. What is your opinion?

Day 4 Video showed a rubbish truck with workers clearing waste from a rubbish bin

PLANNED RESPONSE

Is this a good way to collect and manage waste? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What can people do to reduce waste?

2

Why do you think we should be concerned about waste reduction? Explain your views.

Day 5 Video showed a seller preparing a fruit juice using a manual press fruit juicer. The setting is in another country.

PLANNED RESPONSE

Should we have such street hawkers in Singapore? Why or why not?

SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

Do you agree that people are eating out more often these days? Why or why not?

2

Few young people are interested in becoming hawkers. How far do you agree with this view?

Year 2023

Day  1  Video shows national servicemen doing push-up and team bonding activities. A crowd of NSmen cheering as they did pushups and there was a crowd surrounding them taking video and smiling. There is audience watching the NSmen doing all these activities. (T.Faiz – could be NS Men cohesion day, personnel doing activities during their reservist cycle)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Who are the people watching the event, and what could they be thinking?

What do you think the people watching the video are feeling?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

How could school and family contribute to a teenager’s character development?

1b

What do you think parents and schools can do to teach their child good morales?

1c

What can schools and parents do to cultivate a child’s character?

2a

Should students join uniform groups?

2b

Do you think everyone can join uniform groups?

2c

Do you think that all students should join uniform groups as their CCA?

Topic

Singapore (patriotism) – New topic Education

Day 2  Video showed a group of elderly women laughing and talking happily. Next scene, it zoomed into one elderly womn making wigs. Finally, it showed an elderly woman helping a young lady to try on a wig. (Could be cancer volunteers or salon)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

The elderly woman are making good use of their time? Why, or why not?

What do you think the people watching the video are feeling?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

How can we encourage life long learning for elderly?

1b

What are some things you can do to encourage the elderly to learn new things?

2a

Do you think we can bridge the generation gap?

2b

Do you think it is difficult to bridge the gap between the older generation and the young?

Topic

Elderly / Family

Day 3  Video was panning across the field and it shows the grass area at Marina Barrage. People flying kites and having picnics. There are families and joyful children.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think there should be more open spaces like the one shown in the video? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

Spoken interaction:

1a

Should there be more greenery in Singapore why or why not?

1b

What could be done to improve your neighbourhood?

2a

Greenery is important in Singapore. What is your opinion?

2b

People say Singapore is a Garden City, do you think greenery makes our country a more positive place to live in?

Topic

Parks / Environment

Day 4  Video opens with a caption / heading: “This video shows Singapore experiencing high levels of Haze” Video shows Singapore skyline & landmarks with observable haze. The Merlion and Esplanade bride are visible. On the birdge there is a person, wearing a mask,riding an electric unicycle. A wide view of Clark Quay and other nearby landmarks are also shown.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

How has the haze affected people living in the city?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

Spoken interaction:

1a

Are environmental issues important to you and others around you? Why or why not?

1b

Are environmental issues important to you and others in Singapore? Why or why not?

2a

Human activities are often carried out at the expense of the environment. What is your opinion?

2b

Do you agree that human activities are carried out at the expense of the environment? Why or why not?

Topic

Environment

Day 5  Video shows students doing chemical practical science experiements) in a lab

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Would you and your friends prefer hands on learning?
Do you and your friends like hand-on learning? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with friends?

1b

What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing group work?

1c

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in a group?

2a

Some people say that academic grades are not as important as what we learn in school. Do you agree?

2b

Academic grades are more important than soft skills that we learn in school. Do you agree?

Topic

Education / Youth Issues

Day 6  Video: Robots performing at a robot exhibition. There are 2 robots singing. Next, there are other robots interacting with people (the robots were clapping hands with a lady). Finally, there was another cute-looking robot holding out flowers.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Did the video change your opinion of robots?

Has the video changed your opinion of robots? Why or why not?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

Can robots replace teachers?

1b

Do you think robots can take over the role of teachers?

1c

Robots will one day replace teachers. Do you agree? why or why not?

2a

Technology has brought positive changes to learning at school. Do you agree?

2b

“Technology has greatly improved teaching and learning.” Do you agree with the statement?

2c

How can technology improve education?

2d

What problems does technology bring to teaching?

Topic

Education / Technology

Day 7  Video shows one young boy (around Sec 1) playing table tennis. Next, it zooms out to show two boys playing table tennis with each other. The boys look like they are sparring in a sports hall. Next, there are sounds of other players playing table tennis in the background too but the video only showed the 2 young boys.

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think training has removed the fun element from playing table tennis for the two boys?

Do you think training makes table tennis unenjoyable for these boys?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1a

Do you think competitive sports is beneficial?

1b

What can you learn from doing competitive sports?

1c

Is competitive sports beneficial?

2a

Do you think that we have placed less emphasis on academic results but more on sports?

2b

Do you think the society prioritizes academic achievements over sporting achievements?

Topic

Sports / Competition

Day 8  Video shows kids playing a game (One kid has to bend down with one arms up, then the other kid has to throw a ball between his body)

Topic

2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE

Do you think the activity shown in the video has any value for the kids?

2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION

1

What opportunities do you have to work together with others?

2

Should schools emphasize on team efforts or individual efforts?

Topic

Games / Education

Year 2022

Day  1  The video was about children playing in a playground

Topic

1

What do you think the people are feeling in the video?

2a

Tell me about a game that you didn’t enjoy playing

2b

Tell me a game you played during your childhood

3b

The best part about playing games is winning. Do you agree?

3c

Do you agree that winning and losing is all there is to games?

Topic

Play / Leisure

Day 2  The video today is about a group of people exercising. (people in a mall participating in an event with an aerobic exercise demonstration)

Topic

1

What do you think the people are feeling while doing the exercise?

2

Do you prefer to exercise alone or in a group ?

3a

Do people care too much about physical fitness and how they look?

3b

Some people are too obsessed with their physical fitness and appearance. What are your views?

Topic

Sports / Health

Day 3  The video was about traditional performing arts where 2 people are dancing a Hokkien traditional dance.

Topic

1

How do you think the people watching are feeling?

2a

What is your opinion on traditional performances?

2b

Would you want to learn or take part in such traditional performances?

Topic

Performing arts

Day 4 The video shows 2 adults and 1 boy taking care of birds in a bird cage. A woman is feeding the bird using a syringe, and the man is helping her. The boy at the back is watching the woman and cautiously petting the birds.

Topic

1

What do you think the people in the video are feeling?

2

Would you be interested in working with wildlife when you grow up?

3a

Do you think it is rightful to keep animals in captivity?

3b

Some people believe that all animals should not be kept in cages. Do you agree?

3c

“Animals should not be kept in captivity” What are your views?

Topic

Animals / Career

Day 5 The video shows a group of senior citizens doing tai chi at a HDB void deck near a park.

Topic

1

Would you like to take part in the activity like the one shown in the video?

2a

What are some ways elderly can keep fit?

2b

Tell me about an elderly who does exercise.

3a

People say that finding time to exercise in our busy life is getting harder? What are your views?

3b

Modern lifestyles have made people unable to exercise regularly. What are your views?

Topic

Elderly / Sports

Day 6 The video shows a male Japanese chef making pancake / takoyaki.

Topic

1

If you were in the video, what is difficult and easy about making pancakes?

2a

What are your favourite street foods, and what do you enjoy about them?

2b

Would you consider being a street food seller in future? Why, or why not?

3a

Do you prefer eating at home or outside?

3b

Do you agree that eating at home is the best?

Topic

Food / Family

Day 7 The video shows children fishing in a man-made fish farm.

Topic

1

What do you think the children are feeling?

2a

How do you feel rewarded during your leisure time?

2b

How do you spend your free time?

3a

“Some people say the best way to spend their free time is by doing nothing” What are your views?

3b

Some people think that lazing around is the best way to relax. Do you agree?

Topic

Leisure

Day 8 The video shows children competing in speedcubing competition

Topic

1

How were the children in the video feeling?

2a

Tell me about a competition you have competed in

2b

Do you think people should be competitive?

3a

“Competitive people are winners, and non competitive people are losers” Do you agree?

3b

What do you think is an achievement?

Topic

Competition

Year 2021

Day  1  (video showed people queuing to board a bus)

Topic

1

How would you feel if you were in that queue?

2

What are your likes or dislikes about public transport in Singapore?

3

Some people think cities only need to have public transport. What are your views?

Topic

Public transport

Day 2 (video showed a bunch of cyclists cycling together)

Topic

1

How do you think the people (spectators and competitors) are feeling?

2

Would you like to take part in a race?

3

Do you agree that students should be made to go to competitions?

Topic

Sports / Competition

Day 3 (video showed children playing at a playground in a park)

Topic

1

How would you feel if you are one of the people (maids and children) in the video?

2

Tell me about some games that you played when you were younger.

3

Children nowadays don’t get enough fun or play time. How far do you agree with this statement?

Topic

Play / Park

Day 4 (video showed elderly people hanging up songbirds and watching them)

Topic

1

What do you think the people (elderly) in the video were feeling?

2

Would you like to have a hobby like this (keeping songbirds)?

3

Do u think it is important to preserve traditions? / Would you like to keep your traditions?

Topic

Elderly / Hobby

Day 5 (video showed people having a massage at an open area of the shopping mall)

Topic

1

Why do you think the people in the video are having a massage?

2

Would you like to have a job at a shopping mall? Why or why not ?

2

There are too many shopping malls in Singapore. Do you agree ?

Topic

Shopping / Career

Day 6 (video showed a person busking and people watching)

Topic

1

What do u think the people are feeling when the person is busking?

2

Would you like to busk? Why or why not ?

3

People feel that performing in public or theatre brings no benefit to society. Do you agree ?

Topic

Performance / Entertainment

Day 7 (video showed children taking a carousel)

Topic

1

How do you think the children in the video are feeling?

2

Tell me a time when you went to a carnival or a theme park. / What is one amusement park that you’ve been to or want to go to, and why?

3

Do you think it is possible to have fun without spending money? / “Money can buy happiness”. Do you agree? / You don’t need money to have a good time, do you agree?

Topic

Theme park / Leisure / Tourism

Day 8 (video showed scenes of people running at various stages of a running race)

Topic

1

What do you think the people in the video are thinking about?

2

Tell me about a sport competition you have taken part in or watched.

3

Do you agree with the view that people only achieve great things if they compete with each other?

Topic

Competition / Sports

Year 2020

Day  1 The video showcased a few Indian chefs cooking some Indian food of sort. One man is cracking eggs, then another guy is cooking some hot pot of curry and the last chef is using 2 cookie cutters to chop out some bread like thing on a hot pot. There was also an Indian waiter entertaining some Indian customer.

Topic

1

What is an exciting job that you would like to have?

2

What jobs do you think will never be replaced by technology?

3

Do you think it is more important for students to focus on studies or think about your career? What are your views?

Topic

Work / Education

Day 2 The video showcased a family playing air hockey at an arcade.

Topic

1

What other ways can you spend time with your friends and family?

2

Some people say that “playing any games are a waste of time”. Do you agree?

Topic

Play / Family

Day 3 The video showcased 3 elderly sitting on a bench (2 female and 1 male). the 2 females are talking to one another and drinking some sort of drink.

Topic

1

Talk about an experience speaking to someone from a much older generation.

2

Do you agree with the view that there is a lack of understanding between the older and younger generations?

Topic

Elderly

Day 4 The video showcased a café.

Topic

1

Do you think it is lonely to studying by yourself at home? Why, or why not?

2

What are the advantage and disadvantages using the Internet and doing homework in cafes?

Topic

Education

Day 5 The video showcased a group of people producing music.

Topic

1

Describe an event where music played an important role.

2

Some people prefer to listen to music from other countries than their own country. What are your opinions?

3

Tell me about a place you went to where music plays an important role.

4

What is your favourite song and how has this song influenced / affected you?

5

How do you think the people in the video feel about producing music?

Topic

Music / Entertainment

Day 6 The video showcased a group of foreign children (about 50 of them) playing at the playground in a park.

Topic

1

Why do you think the children will enjoy the park?

2

Do you go to the park with your friends now?

3

Do you think it is better for children to go for organised leisure activities or to go for parks?

Topic

Park / Leisure

Year 2019

Day  1 Peranakan museum dance troupe ending / starting pose

Topic

1

Why do you think this picture was taken?

2

Are you interested in history? Why, or why not?

3

Do you agree with the view that we no longer need museums because we can find out everything we need to know from the internet? Why, or why not?

Topic

Arts & Culture

Day 2 Gym and men / boys working out

Topic

1

How do you think the people in the picture are feeling about their training?

2

Tell me about something you do to keep fit and healthy.

3

Some people say that going to a gym in an expensive waste of time. What do you think?

Topic

Sports and health

Day 3 Science experience workshop for children

Topic

1

What might the children in the picture be thinking?

2

Which school subject do you find exciting and why?

3

How far do you agree with the view that science is the most important subject for students to study?

Topic

Science & education

Day 4 Teenagers reading newspaper at a bus-stop / public place

Topic

1

What do you think the students in the picture might be reading about?

2

Tell about something you have read recently in a newspaper, magazine or blog

3

Do you think it is better for people to read from books than to read online? Why, or why not?

Topic

Reading / Internet

Day 5 Students cooking competition

Topic

1

Do you think the students in the picture enjoy taking part in the cooking competition? Why, or why not?

2

Describe for me a competition that you have taken part in at a school or elsewhere.

3

Do you agree with the view that it is good for students to compete against one another? Why, or why not?

Topic

Competition / sportsmanship

Day 6 Children at a playground

Topic

1

How would you describe the children’s feelings in the picture here?

2

Which game did you like playing when you were a child, and why?

3

Some people say that young people should be encouraged to do activities outside rather than stay indoors playing computer games or watching television. What is your opinion?

Topic

Leisure pursuits / play

Day 7 Cycling at Coney Island

Topic

1

Why do you think the people in the picture are visiting Coney Island?

2

Tell me about another place in Singapore you think tourists should see.

3

How far do you agree with the view that tourism is always a good thing?

Topic

Tourism

Day 8 CPR workshop in a hall

Topic

1

Why do you think this photograph was taken?

2

Tell me about a useful course outside school that you have taken or would like to take.

3

How far do you agree with the view that students should focus on their main school subjects and should not take courses outside school?

Topic

Lifelong learning / education

Day 9 Primary school children out on a learning journey excursion

Topic

1

Would you enjoy going on a school trip like the one in the picture? Why, or why not?

2

Tell me about a useful course outside school that you have taken or would like to take.

Topic

Education

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