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Part 2 of the SPM English speaking test is the Individual Long Turn: you get about one minute to prepare and one minute to speak on a given task card. Below are model responses for six of the most common prompts. Each task shows an excellent answer next to a developing one, so you can hear the difference and benchmark your own performance.

Cover all three bullet points on the task card

Aim for roughly 120–160 words; anything under 60 words limits your band.

Give one concrete example or short story per bullet instead of listing ideas.

Minor hesitations and self-corrections are normal in spoken English and are not penalised.

Model answers by task

A Memorable Holiday

Talk about a holiday you will always remember.

  • Where you went and who you went with
  • What you did there
  • Why the holiday was memorable
Band 6 (20–24 / 24)CEFR B2152 words
The holiday I will always remember is the trip I took to Langkawi with my family two years ago. We travelled there during the school break, and honestly, it was the first time all five of us had gone away together. On the first day we took the cable car up to the sky bridge, and although I am quite afraid of heights, the view of the rainforest and the sea below was absolutely worth it. In the evenings we would walk along Cenang Beach, eat grilled seafood at the night market and just talk about anything. What made it memorable was not really the places we visited but the fact that my father, who normally works six days a week, was completely relaxed and present with us. Whenever I look at the photographs now, I remember that feeling of being together with no rush, and I think that is why the holiday still means so much to me.

Examiner note: Fully covers all three bullet points, uses a wide range of vocabulary (‘absolutely worth it’, ‘present with us’), varied tenses, and a clear personal reflection at the end. Minor hesitations would not reduce the score.

A Person You Admire

Talk about a person you admire.

  • Who the person is
  • What qualities the person has
  • How this person has influenced you
Band 6 (20–24 / 24)CEFR B2147 words
The person I admire most is my Form Four English teacher, Puan Aida. At first, most of us were terrified of her because she never accepted half-finished work, but over time we realised how much she genuinely cared. She had this patience that I still find remarkable ; she would stay back after school to help students who were struggling, including me. What I admire most is her consistency; she treated the weakest student in the class exactly the same way she treated the top scorer. Because of her, I stopped seeing English as just another subject to pass. I started reading novels, watching interviews online and speaking English at home even when my siblings laughed at me. Looking back, she did not only teach me grammar, she taught me that improvement comes from showing up every single day, and that lesson has shaped how I study everything else.

Examiner note: Strong communicative competence: natural connectors, self-correction handled smoothly, and a clear cause-and-effect link between the person and the speaker's own growth.

Social Media and Students

Talk about how social media affects students today.

  • How students use social media
  • One benefit and one problem
  • What students should do about it
Band 6 (20–24 / 24)CEFR B2158 words
Social media has become part of almost every student's daily routine. Most of my friends use TikTok and Instagram the moment they wake up, and many of us also rely on WhatsApp groups to share notes and ask about homework. The biggest benefit, I think, is access ; a student in a small town can now watch a free chemistry explanation from a teacher on the other side of the world. However, the obvious problem is time. Scrolling feels harmless, but half an hour easily turns into three hours, and then we study late at night and come to school exhausted. There is also the pressure of comparing our lives to what others post. What students should do is not delete everything dramatically, but set boundaries ; for example, keeping the phone in another room while revising, or using the app timer. Social media is a tool, and like any tool, the result depends on how carefully we use it.

Examiner note: Balanced argument, precise vocabulary, discourse markers (‘however’, ‘for example’), and a confident concluding statement. Ideal length for a one-minute long turn.

Living a Healthy Lifestyle

Talk about what it means to live a healthy lifestyle.

  • What a healthy lifestyle involves
  • Why it is difficult for students
  • What you personally do to stay healthy
Band 5 (14–19 / 24)CEFR B2141 words
To me, a healthy lifestyle is not only about exercising; it is a combination of eating properly, sleeping enough and looking after your mental health. For students, though, it is genuinely difficult. We finish school in the afternoon, go for tuition until night, and by the time we get home the easiest option is instant noodles and another hour on the phone. Personally, I try to keep it simple rather than perfect. I jog around my neighbourhood three times a week, usually after Asar, and I have made a rule for myself to stop drinking sweet drinks on weekdays. I also try to sleep before midnight, although I admit I sometimes fail during exam week. What I have noticed is that when I sleep well, I concentrate better in class, so being healthy actually helps my studies rather than taking time away from them.

Examiner note: Natural, honest and well-organised. Small admissions of imperfection sound authentic and do not lower the score ; accuracy and fluency remain strong.

Doing a Part-Time Job

Talk about whether students should take up part-time jobs.

  • Reasons students take part-time jobs
  • The advantages and disadvantages
  • Your own opinion
Band 6 (20–24 / 24)CEFR B2149 words
Many students in Malaysia take up part-time jobs during the school holidays, usually at fast food outlets, cafés or as online sellers. The main reason is money ; some want their own savings for a phone or a laptop, while others genuinely need to help their family. The advantages go beyond income, though. When my cousin worked as a barista, she learned how to handle difficult customers, manage her time and speak politely in English, which no textbook really teaches. The disadvantage is obvious: if the shifts are long, studies suffer, and a tired student in class is not much better than an absent one. My opinion is that part-time work is valuable as long as it happens during the holidays and does not exceed a reasonable number of hours. The experience of earning your first salary teaches responsibility in a way that is honestly quite hard to replace.

Examiner note: Well-structured argument with a concrete example, balanced evaluation and a clear personal stance ; exactly what the Individual Long Turn rewards.

School Clubs and Activities

Talk about a school club or co-curricular activity you enjoy.

  • The club or activity you joined
  • What you do in it
  • What you have gained from it
Band 5 (14–19 / 24)CEFR B2138 words
I joined the debate club at the end of Form Two, mostly because a friend dragged me along, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made in school. Every Wednesday we meet in the library, research a motion, and then argue it out in front of the teacher advisor, who is quite merciless with feedback. In my first debate I completely froze ; I forgot my second point and just stood there. But after a year of practice, I can now speak for three minutes without notes. What I have gained is not only confidence but also the habit of listening carefully, because in a debate you have to respond to what the other side actually said, not what you assumed they would say. That skill has been surprisingly useful in class discussions and even in arguments at home.

Examiner note: Excellent narrative flow, natural idiom (‘dragged me along’, ‘quite merciless’), and a reflective ending. Fluency and coherence are top band.

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