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The standard of English among students in Malaysia is a cause for concern. This is
reflected by the low academic achievement of students in the public examinations.
The percentage of passes for the English Language subject in the said examination
has always been around 60%. As compared with the other subjects, the percentage
of English Language passes has always been the lowest. There has bee a hue and
cry among members of the public over the issue.
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The Ministry of Education has been sensitive about the matter. Various steps have
been taken to arrest the situation and these include activities carried out in the
classroom as well as outside the classroom. Various Division of the Ministry of
Education and State Education Department implement their own projects and
programmes to help raise the standard of English among students. Schools too
conduct their own activities for the purpose.
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In this context the Schools Division of the Ministry of Education also carries out a
number of support programmes to help the students achieve better results in the
English Language Subject. Some of the activities carried out by the said Division
are debate, choral speaking, story-telling, English-in-camp and essay writing
competition. However, it is felt that more activities are needed for students to get
better and more exposure to the language.
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Starting this year ( 2000) School Division, Ministry of Education has decided to
introduce public speaking competition for students in the primary as well a the
secondary schools. Speaking is one of the four main language skills for students to
be proficient in. As we advance into the new millennium students are expected to
be able to master at least two languages, namely Bahasa Melayu and English
Language. This would make it easier for them to function as they are able to play a
more relevant and functional role in their daily life. In the new millennium too, the
world becomes smaller and more global in nature. Technology too gets more
advanced. Thus, proficiency in the English Language becomes a necessity, as one
needs to interact with one another and keep abreast with the latest developments in
technology. One who does not master the English language in the new millennium
will be at the losing end.
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OBJECTIVE
2.1
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PARTICIPATION
3.1
3.2
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PRIZES
4.1
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First
Second
Third
COMPETITION FORMAT
5.1
5.2
Prepared Speech
Section 2
Impromptu Speech
any topic
For section 1 ( Prepared Speech ) contestants are to observe the following rules:
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For section 2, ( Impromptu Speech ) contestants are to observe the following rules:
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Contestants are given a topic four ( 4 ) minute before they are due to
present the speech.
All contestants speak on the same topic
The time allowed for the impromptu speech is three ( 3 ) minutes
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6.2
THE IMPROMPTU
The impromptu talk requirement for this competition sometimes causes
unnecessary anxiety for the students.
Hints on how to approach the impromptu
Draw on life's experience and knowledge.
Brainstorm the topic on a sheet of paper.
Relationhip
2.
Dream
3.
Friendship
4.
Love
5.
Environment
6.
Social Issues
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Patriotism
Each participant is to choose his/her own topic based on any of the above themes.