Written Speech Tests

Speaking and Listening Assessments

Write the answers to these questions on a separate sheet of paper.

1. LIST 3 of the 4 RULES FOR INFORMAL CONVERSATION:

2. Describe the technique in your book to help you "Speak to your audience" when delivering a speech.

3. Explain why you should stand fairly still, unless you are gesturing to make a point, when making a formal speech to a group of people?

4. Why is it important to speak clearly when addressing a group of people?

2. Write a question someone could ask a girl your age to interest her in a conversation:

3. Write a question someone could ask a boy your age to interest him in a conversation:

4. Describe EXACTLY what you will say to a boy or girl your age after you have introduced yourselves to each other.

5. You are hanging out at Hardee's on graduation night, when a drop-dead gorgeous boy/ girl comes up to you and says, "I came to town for my cousin's graduation, but his directions weren't too good. How can I get to the high school from here?" Write EXACTLY what you would say to the boy/girl.

1. Write exactly what you would say to introduce your best friend, Harry Smith to your Aunt, Mrs. Christine Jones:

2. You have just been introduced to your friend's father, Mr. John Smith. Write exactly what you would say to your friend's father after the introduction:

3. Write exactly what you would say to introduce your good friend, Larry Good to your grandfather.

4. You have just been introduced to your friend's lawyer, Mr. Joe Cannon. Write exactly what you would say to your friend's lawyer after the introduction:

5. Write exactly what you would say to introduce your mother and your Aunt Edith (your last name) to the school principal, Dr. Patricia Harris.

6. Write exactly what you would say to introduce one of your state senators to your boss, Mrs. Gertrude Steamer. Your senator is running for re-election and you are a volunteer worker in his campaign.

7. Your teacher, Mr. Brown requested an interview with one of your parents but your grandfather came instead. Write exactly what you would say to introduce your teacher, Mr. Mathew Brown to your grandfather.

8. Write EXACTLY what you would say to introduce your grandfather to your friend, Winston Hanks.

9. You have just been introduced to one of your state Senators. Write EXACTLY what you should say to him after the introduction.

10. Write EXACTLY what you would say to introduce your grandmother to your friend, Rose Skinner.

11. You have just been introduced to the governor of your state. Write EXACTLY what you should say to him after the introduction.

12. You are working on the Governor's Council to prevent high school drop outs and have met the governor. Your father comes with you to a dinner with the Governor. Write EXACTLY what you would say to introduce your father to the Governor of your state.

1. You are a famous scientist and have been given the Nobel Peace Prize for your invention to prevent wars. You must give an acceptance speech at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Describe what you should wear on this occasion.

2. You have been elected to the local Chamber of Commerce, and will preside over your first meeting. Describe what you should wear for this occasion.

3. You are running for President of the (SCA) Student Council at school, and must deliver a speech in the assembly to the whole student body. Describe what you should wear for this occasion.

4. You have just read a really great book, and take your book to a book signing by the author. Write EXACTLY what you will say to the author to compliment the book and ask for his/her signature on the book.

5. You have the flu and are going to the doctor. Write EXACTLY what you will say to describe your symptoms and ask the doctor to treat your illness.

Page created August 12, 2008. Anne Pemberton. Updated: Thursday, September 11, 2008 . AP.

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