考生應該講足1分鐘嗎？解開DSE英文個人短講6大疑問
雖然DSE英文口試的個人短講部分只有一分鐘，但過去有不少考生因為不了解考試技巧而被大減印象分。其實這短短的一分鐘主要是讓考官用來調整分數，也是考生表現實力的最後機會。
考生發言時需注意什麼？
注意咬字要清晰，語速不宜太快或太慢，經常有考生為求短時間內說出所有論點，因而語速會很快，而且發言時沒有停頓位，令考官難以理解考生的說話，因而減低分數；
另外，有許多考生因為太緊張或思考時會慣性說出”er er er”這類口頭禪，建議大家多用”like”, “hmm/emm”, “cuz” 等較順耳的口頭禪去改善印象。
考生需要多謝考官提問嗎？
許多考生為免出現空檔，都會習慣先說 “Thank you for your question”。考評局的報告就指出這類句子為 “formulaic expression”，即是罐頭句子，甚至以 “wasted time” （浪費時間）來形容此行為，所以報告建議同學聽到問題後，應該直接回應。
考評局鼓勵考生專注於一個中心思想，並利用經驗或想像力去回應。若是遇上 Yes/No question，考生應以 Yes/No 直接回應，之後加以解釋。不過當考生的回答過於簡短，考官將會視內容為 “incomprehensive response”（未能全面回應）。
聽不明白題目該怎辦？
每位考生的確有一次轉問題的機會，但如果你的表現讓考官覺得你沒有嘗試去思考、沒有心去進行溝通，印象分就會大減。再者，考官不會保證新問題會比較簡單，所以建議考生盡力回應。
但同學要留意，如果要求考官更換問題或重覆問題，一分鐘的回應時間並不會重新計算，所以同學更應把握餘下的時間，重點回應，展示出 “high-order thinking”（高階思維）及 “initiative to elaborate on the response”（主動並詳細回應）。
其實口試主要考核考生的英語程度，即使觀點與組織的部份(IO)未能得分，也有機會在其他部份加分。反正考官無論如何都不會重新開始計時，儘管你只明白部份內容，都應按你的理解講述你的立場、解釋、舉列並總結。
如何辨別問題的性質？
一、選擇
Would you like to apply for a summer internship?
Would you rather win an argument or maintain a friendship?
Would you pay HK$100 to ride a ferris wheel to see Hong Kong’s harbor?
二、假設
How would you persuade your parents to let you be an intern?
How would you feel if your parents did not allow you to have Facebook accounts?
If someone stayed in your home, what do you think they would learn about life in Hong Kong?
If you were an employer, what qualities would you look for in a trainee?
三、發表意見
Do you find advertising entertaining?
Do you think it is important to maintain traditions like the giving of mooncakes?
Do you think caring for a pet and looking after a young child are similar?
Do you think the Airport Ambassador Programme would be popular with young people?
四、解釋
Why do some people like to read comic books?
Why do you think writing comments on YouTube is popular?
Why are some people unhappy even though they have good health?
五、議論
In what ways would going on a study tour help you become more sociable?
How effective is the use of technology in teaching English?
What are the advantages of alternative modes of transport other than a car?
Aside from the health benefits, what other benefits are there to exercise?
What are the disadvantages of owning a car in Hong Kong?
六、建議
Apart from using video games, what else can teachers do to enhance students’ interest in learning English?
What advice would you give a family member who wanted to have plastic surgery?
In what ways could the media be used to publicize the dangers the dolphins face?
What other ways can you save money apart from using coupons?
七、個人經歷
How do you celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival?
Have you ever been to the airport?
Have you shared your passwords with anyone before?
Do you still have toys or games from when you were a child?
Do you know of someone who is in a job that they don’t like?
考生需要講足一分鐘嗎？
口試其中一個重點是考驗同學的交流能力，所以聽到考官的題目，考生的肢體、表情、回應內容，都會被考官觀察，所以並不是用盡60秒就為之一個好回應。
考評局的報告就建議，考生回答問題應該更深思熟慮，做到言之有物，而非旨在一分鐘裡做到滔滔不絕，內容卻空洞無物。
個人短講該怎樣做才可奪得高分？
對比內容的多少或用字的深淺，這部份更重視考生表達時的流暢度，基本上大家只要主要圍繞主題，簡單表達己見便可。
簡單而言，大家聽到問題後，可以花2-3秒去思考一個重點，粗略組織內容，並與考官保持眼神交流，甚至看一看身邊的同學，像正在跟他們交流的樣子。大家也可以善用小組討論中的內容，為自己建立新的論點，同時避免答非所問。最後，以自信的態度去完結整個個人短講，即使餘下數秒亦沒有所謂，因為你已經向考官展示到你的溝通能力。
