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visual stimulus
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the photo you are given in the Individual Oral
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Name the five course themes.
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Identities, Experiences, Human ingenuity, Social organization, Sharing the planet.
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to generalise
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to move from one photo to a wider point about society or culture
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cultural reference / example
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a specific real thing from the English-speaking world (a festival, place, campaign, tradition)
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the English-speaking world
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countries and communities where English is widely spoken (UK, USA, Ireland, Australia, Canada…)
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to relate to / to be linked to
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to be connected to something — used to name the theme of a photo
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How do you NAME the theme of a photo?
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"This image relates to the theme of… because it shows…"
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How do you ADD a cultural example?
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"A good example of this is…" + one real, specific reference.
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How do you GENERALISE a point?
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"More broadly, in the English-speaking world…" + a wider trend.
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What is the 4-step IO linking recipe?
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Describe briefly → name the theme → one cultural example → generalise.
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Why is a specific example better than a vague one?
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A precise reference (Notting Hill Carnival, Clean Up Australia Day) shows real cultural knowledge.
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Name the three Individual Oral criteria.
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A Language (12), B Message (12), C Interactive skills (6).
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What is the IO worth in the final grade?
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15% of the final grade for English B SL.
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What does 'engage with the photo' mean?
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Use the photo as a starting point for ideas, not just to describe it.
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