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LESSON 79: FINAL TEST – ORAL PRESENTATION

LESSON 79: FINAL TEST – ORAL PRESENTATION

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B1 English - Lesson 79: The Spotlight (Final Test)

THE GRAND FINALE

The Spotlight

Final Test: Preparing your 3-Minute Oral Presentation

🎬 Warm-Up: The Movie Trailer of Your Life

If your life was a movie, how would you pitch it?

Discuss with your partner: If Hollywood made a movie about your life right now...

The Genre Would it be an action movie, a romantic comedy, a drama, or a sci-fi adventure?

The Lead Actor/Actress Which famous actor or actress would play YOU in the movie?

"Today, you are the director, the writer, and the star. It's time to tell your story!"

🧰 The Presenter's Toolkit (Vocab)

Tap the cards to learn professional vocabulary to describe yourself.

Background 🕰️
/ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/

Orígenes / Pasado
Let me tell you a little bit about my background.

Milestone 🏆
/ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/

Hito / Gran logro
Graduating from university was a huge milestone for me.

Passionate about ❤️
/ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/

Apasionado por
I am deeply passionate about music and technology.

To Overcome 🧗
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʌm/

Superar (un reto)
I had to overcome many challenges to get here.

⏱️ Strategy: The 3-Minute Blueprint

How to talk for 3 minutes without getting nervous or running out of things to say.

For your Final Test, you will present your life, interests, and experiences using photos or slides. Do not memorize a script! Use this 3-part structure:

Minute 1: The Past Background & Origins Start with a Hook! Tell the class where you are from, what your childhood was like, and an important milestone. (Use Past Simple / Used to).

Minute 2: The Present Passions & Work What do you do now? What are you passionate about? Talk about your current hobbies, studies, or work. (Use Present Simple / Present Perfect).

Minute 3: The Future Dreams & Conclusion Where are you going? Talk about a dream you want to achieve. End with a strong closing sentence. (Use Will / Going to / Conditionals).

🚨 GOLDEN RULE: Do NOT read your slides!
Your photos or PowerPoint presentation are just visual aids for the audience. If you read everything from the screen, the audience will get bored. Look at the people, not the screen!

🎧 Audio: The Perfect Introduction

Listen to how this student starts their presentation. Notice the energy!

READY

"Hello everyone. Have you ever wondered how one small decision can change your entire life? Well, my name is Alex, and today I want to share my journey with you.

To give you a little background, I was born in a small town where everyone knew each other. Growing up, I used to spend hours taking apart radios and old computers just to see how they worked. That curiosity became my biggest passion.

Currently, I am working as a junior developer, and I have learned so much over the last two years. However, if I had to name my biggest dream for the future, it would be to create an app that helps students learn faster. Thank you for listening to my story."

✅ Practice 1: Stage Presence (Quiz)

Do you know the rules of public speaking? Let's test your knowledge.

Skills Mastered: 0 / 4

1. You created a beautiful PowerPoint with lots of text. During the presentation, you should:

2. How should you start your presentation (The Hook)?

3. When talking about your FUTURE dreams, which grammar should you use?

4. If you get nervous and forget a word, what is the best strategy?

✍️ Practice 2: The Storyboard

It's time to plan your presentation. Draft your ideas below.

Instructions: Write bullet points for the 3 parts of your life. Do NOT write full sentences to memorize.

🗣️ Practice 3: The Dress Rehearsal

Practice makes perfect. Time for a speed run!

🎤 The Star

Work with a partner. You have exactly 1 minute to give them a "Trailer" of your presentation. Try to include your Past, Present, and Future.

🎬 The Director

Listen to your partner's 1-minute trailer. Give them feedback! Did they speak clearly? Did they smile?

"Your hook was great, but try to speak a little louder!"

🏆 Break a Leg!

You are completely ready for your Final Test.

Final Advice:

When you stand in front of the class, remember: everyone in the room wants you to succeed. Have fun, show your photos, and be proud of your English journey!
(See you at the Premiere!)

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