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MUET Speaking Paper Past Years Questions
MUET Speaking Paper Past Years Questions
June 2001
There has been an increase in burglaries in your neighbourhood and the residents are very
worried about their safety. A committee has been set up to look into this matter. As a
member of the committee, suggest ways to make the neighbourhood a safer place.
Task 1 Individual
A. You suggest the residents improve safety features of neighbourhood. Give reasons for your suggestion.
B. A police officer be invited to talk on security measures
C. Residents be taught to defend themselves against intruders.
D. Rukun Tetangga teams be set up to patrol the neighbourhood at night
Task 2 Group Discussion
Discuss the best way to make the neighbourhood a safer place.
May 2002
As members of the Neighbourhood Watch, you and your friends are concerned about the
increase in the number of petty crimes (handbag snatching, stealing of shoes, and breaking
into cars) in your neighbourhood. You suggest one reason for this increase.
Task 1 Individual
A. In your opinion, the rise in petty crimes is caused by the increase in the number of drug addicts. Give
reasons to support your opinion. B. the increase in the number of illegal immigrants C. the lack of interest
shown by the public D. the increase in the number of unemployed
Task 2 Group Discussion
Discuss which one of the following reasons is the main cause for the increase in petty crimes.
October 2002
Lately there have been several break-ins and vandalism on your school premises. There is
a great need to improve security. Your School Board welcomes suggestions from anyone.
You would like to recommend a security measure.
Task 1 Individual
A. You feel that the school authorities should employ security guards for the school. Justify your opinion.
B. Install an alarm system
C. Install grills on all doors & windows
D. Get police to make regular patrols.
Task 2 Group Discussion
Discuss which is the most effective measure to improve security in school.
October 2007
Crimes against children, such as kidnapping, assault and abuse, are on the increase. The
Social Welfare Department invites suggestions from the public on what can be done to
protect children from such crimes.
Task 1 Individual
A. You suggest that children should be taught how to protect themselves. Elaborate.
B. The school authorities should take safety measures to protect children while they are at school
C. The government should impose more severe punishment on those who commit crimes against
children.
D. Parents should take greater responsibility in ensuring the safety of their children.
Task 2 Group Discussion
Which is the most effective suggestion to protect children against crimes?
5. You are preparing for your first job interview. There are many things that you should do.
What are some of these?
A)Get information about the job
B)Obtain information about the organisation
C)Dress appropriately for the interview
D)Improve on your communication skills
6.Everyone has a role to play in making Malaysia a safer place to live in. Suggest what can
be done at different levels to achieve this.
A)Every individual can play a role in maintaining safety.
B)The community
C)The school or college
D)The government
7.Electronic media such as the mobile phone, computer and electronic games has an
impact on young people of today. What aspects of their lives are affected?
A) Electronic media can affect the study habits of youths.
B)Daily habits
C)social relationships
D)World view
8.In today's society, more people arre trying to lose weight. What could be the reason?
A)For health reasons
B)To be fashionable
C)Because of their job
D)Because of social pressure
9.What are the costs-cutting measures that can be taken by a family to reduce expenditure?
Give some suggestions.
A) Use public transport
B)Spend only on what is needed
C) Carry out their own repair and maintenance work
D)Recycle and reuse household items
10.Who do you regard as a successful person? Give your view.
A)Someone who is very rich
B)Someone who is very intelligent
C)Someone who is very powerful
D)Someone who is very famous