| DAY | VIDEO | 2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE | 2023 O-LEVEL – SPOKEN INTERACTION | TOPIC |
| 1 | National servicemen doing push-up and team bonding activities. A crowd of NSmen cheering as they did pushups and there was a crowd surrounding them taking video and smiling. There is an audience watching the NS men doing all these activities. | Who are the people watching the event, and what could they be thinking? What do you think the people watching the video are feeling? | How could school and family contribute to a teenager’s character development? What do you think parents and schools can do to teach their child good morales? What can schools and parents do to cultivate a child’s character?Should students join uniform groups? Do you think everyone can join uniform groups? Do you think that all students should join uniform groups as their CCA? | Singapore (patriotism) – New topic Education |
| 2 | A group of elderly women laughing and chatting happily. Next scene, it zoomed into one elderly woman making wigs. Finally, it showed an elderly woman helping a young lady try on a wig. | Are the elderly women making good use of their time? Why or why not? | How do you encourage elderly to hone their skills and interests? Is it difficult to bridge the generational gap between young and old? | Elderly |
| 3 | Video was panning across the field and it shows the grass area at Marina Barrage. People flying kites and having picnics. There are families and joyful children. | Do you think there should be more open spaces like the one in the video? Why or why not? | What suggestions do you have to improve your neighbourhood? Singapore is a city in a garden. Do you agree it is important to have greenery in your environment? | Parks / Environment |
| 4 | Video opens with a heading: “This video shows Singapore experiencing high levels of Haze” Video shows Singapore skyline & landmarks with observable haze. The Merlion and Esplanade bride are visible. There is a person wearing a mask and riding an electric unicycle on the bridge. A wide view of Clarke Quay and other nearby landmarks are also shown. | How has haze affected people living in cities? | Are environmental issues important to you and others around you? Why or why not? Are environmental issues important to you and others in Singapore? Why or why not? Human activities are often carried out at the expense of the environment. What is your opinion? Do you agree that human activities are carried out at the expense of the environment? Why or why not? | Environment |
| 5 | Students are doing chemical practical science experiments in a lab. | Do you and your friends prefer hands-on learning? Why or why not? | What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in groups? What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with friends? Some people say that academic grades are not as important as what you learn in school. What do you think? | Education |
| 6 | Robots are performing at a robot exhibition. There are 2 robots singing. Next, there are other robots interacting with the attendees. Finally, there was another cute-looking robot holding out flowers. | Does the video change your opinions of robots? Why or why not? | Can technology replace teachers? Technology has greatly improved teaching and learning in schools. What are your views? What problems does technology bring to teaching? | Science & Tech Education |
| 7 | Video shows one teenage boy playing table tennis. Next, it zooms out to show two boys playing table tennis with each other. The boys look like they are sparring in a sports hall. Next, there are sounds of other players playing table tennis in the background too but the video only showed the 2 young boys. | Do you think training makes table tennis less enjoyable for these boys? | Do you think it is beneficial to play competitive sports? We place too much emphasis on academic achievements compared to sporting talents. What are your views? | Sports |
| 8 | Video shows kids playing a game (One kid has to bend down with one arms up, then the other kid has to throw a ball between his body) | Do you think that the activity in the video has value for the kids? Why or why not? | Are there opportunities for you to learn to work with others? Why or why not? Do you think schools should focus more on team or individual achievements? Why do you say so? | Values & Character – Teamwork |
| DAY | VIDEO | 2022 O-LEVEL ORAL QUESTIONS | TOPIC |
| 1 | Children playing around in a playground | 1. What do you think the people are feeling in the video? 2a. Tell me about a game that you didn’t enjoy playing 2b. Tell me a game you played during your childhood 3b. The best part about playing games is winning. Do you agree? 3c. Do you agree that winning and losing is all there is to games? | Play / Leisure |
| 2 | The video today is about a group of people exercising. (people in a mall participating in an event with an aerobic exercise demonstration) | 1. What do you think the people are feeling while doing the exercise? 2. Do you prefer to exercise alone or in a group ? 3. Do people care too much about physical fitness and how they look? 4. Some people are too obsessed with their physical fitness and appearance. What are your views? | Sports / Health |
| 3 | The video was about traditional performing arts where 2 people are dancing a Hokkien traditional dance. | 1. How do you think the people watching are feeling? 2. What is your opinion on traditional performances? 3. Would you want to learn or take part in such traditional performances? | Performing arts |
| 4 | The video showed 2 adults and 1 boy taking care of birds in a bird cage. A woman is feeding the bird using a syringe, and the man is helping her. The boy at the back is watching the woman and cautiously petting the birds. | 1. What do you think the people in the video are feeling? 2. Would you be interested in working with wildlife when you grow up? 3. “Animals should not be kept in captivity” What are your views? | Animals / Career |
| 5 | The video showed a group of senior citizens doing tai chi at a HDB void deck near a park. | 1. Would you like to take part in the activity like the one shown in the video? 2. What are some ways elderly can keep fit? 3. People say that finding time to exercise in our busy life is getting harder? What are your views? 4. Modern lifestyles have made people unable to exercise regularly. What are your views? | Elderly / Sports |
| 6 | The video showed a male Japanese chef making pancake / takoyaki. | 1. If you were in the video, what is difficult and easy about making pancakes? 2. What are your favourite street foods, and what do you enjoy about them? 2. Would you consider being a street food seller in future? Why, or why not? 3a. Do you prefer eating at home or outside? 3b. Do you agree that eating at home is the best? | Food / Family |
| 7 | The video showed children fishing in a man-made fish farm. | 1. What do you think the children are feeling? 2. How do you feel rewarded during your leisure time? 2. How do you spend your free time? 3. “Some people say the best way to spend their free time is by doing nothing” What are your views? 3. Some people think that lazing around is the best way to relax. Do you agree? | Leisure |
| 8 | The video showed children competing in speedcubing(solving a Rubik’s Cube or related puzzle as quickly as possible) competition | 1. How were the children in the video feeling? 2a. Tell me about a competition you have competed in 2b. Do you think people should be competitive? 3. “Competitive people are winners, and non competitive people are losers” Do you agree? 4. What do you think is an achievement? | Competition |
| DAY | VIDEO | 2021 O-LEVEL ORAL QUESTIONS | TOPIC |
| 1 | Video showed a people queuing to board a bus | 1. How would you feel if you were in that queue? 2. What do you like or dislike about public transport in Singapore? 3. Do you think that public transport should be the only mode of transport for now and in the future? | Transport |
| 2 | Video showed a bunch of cyclists cycling together | 1. How do you think the people in the race are feeling? 2. Would you like to be in a competition? 3. Do you think all children should participate in competitions? | Exercise & Health |
| 3 | Video showed children playing at a playground in a park | 1. How do you think the people are feeling? 2. What games did you play when you were younger? 3. How far do you agree that children nowadays have less opportunity to play games? | Science & Technology |
| 4 | Video showed elderly people hanging up songbirds and watching them | 1. How do you think the people in the video are feeling? 2. Would you enjoy having a hobby like this one? Why, or why not? 3. How far do you agree that it is important to preserve traditions and customs? Why, or why not? | Arts & Culture; National Identity |
| 5 | Video showed people having a massage at an open area of the shopping mall | 1. Why do you think the people in the video are receiving a massage? 2. Would you like to receive a massage as shown in the video one day? Why or why not? OR 2. Would you like to have a job in a shopping mall? Why or why not? 3. Some people say that there are too many shopping malls in Singapore. Do you agree? | Shopping in Singapore |
| 6 | Video showed a person busking and people watching | 1. What do you think the people in the video were thinking of? 2. Would you like to busk/perform in the streets as well? 3. Performances in public or in theatres are not beneficial to anyone. Do you agree? | Arts & Culture |
| 7 | Video showed children taking a carousel | 1. What do you think the people in the video are feeling? 2. Talk about a theme park you visited or you would like to visit. 3. Some say that people can have a good time without money. Do you agree? | Tourism; Human Qualities and Values |
| 8 | Video showed scenes of people running at various stages of a running race | 1. What do you think the people in the video are thinking? 2. Tell me about a sport competition you’ve participated in or watch a competition or something 3. How far do you agree that competing with others can allow one to achieve great things in life? | Exercise and Health; Human Qualities and Values |
| DAY | VIDEO | 2020 O-LEVEL ORAL QUESTIONS | TOPIC |
| 1 | The video showcased a few Indian chefs cooking some Indian food of sort. One man is cracking eggs, then another guy is cooking some hot pot of curry and the last chef is using 2 cookie cutters to chop out some bread like thing on a hot pot. There was also an Indian waiter entertaining some Indian customer. | 1. How do you think the people in the video might be feeling about the work they are doing? 2. Tell me about a job you think would be exciting to do. 3. Some people think it’s more important that you focus on your studies and not worry about what job to do in the future. What do you think? | Human Qualities and Values |
| 2 | The video showcased a family playing air hockey at an arcade. | 1. How do you think the people in the video are feeling about playing this game together? 2. What do you think is a good way of spending time with family or friends and why? 3. Some people say that playing any game is a waste of time. What do you think? | Science and Technology |
| 3 | The video showcased 3 elderly sitting on a bench (2 female and 1 male). the 2 females are talking to one another and drinking some sort of drink. | 1. How do you think the three people are feeling about sitting in the park together? 2. Tell me about an occasion when you spent time with someone much older than you. 3. Would you agree with the view that old and young people can never really understand each other because their lives are so different? Why or why not? | Human Qualities and Values |
| 4 | The video showcased a café. | 1. Why do you think the people in the video are using their laptops? 2. Where do you prefer to do your homework, and why? 3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet for doing homework and studying? | Education |
| 5 | The video showcased a group of people producing music. | 1. How do you think the people in the video are feeling about making music? 2. Describe an event you have been to where music played an important part. 3. Some people think it is better to listen to music from other countries than to listen to music from their own country. What do you think? | Arts & Culture |
| 6 | The video showcased a group of foreign children (about 50 of them) playing at the playground in a park. | 1. What do you think the children in the video enjoy about playing in this park? 2. Do you often spend time in parks with friends? Why or why not? 3. Some people think it’s better for children to do organised leisure activities rather than play in parks. What do you think? | Human Qualities and Values |
