Adapt Speech to Context and Task Practice Test

Maya has to speak in two settings on the same day.

1. Formal context: She is giving a 2-minute presentation to Principal Nguyen about a school improvement idea (a quieter lunchroom plan). The principal expects formal English: complete sentences, respectful address, and an organized structure.

Maya begins: “Hey Principal! So, like, lunch is kinda wild. We should, um, make it less crazy ‘cause it’s annoying.” She uses slang, fillers, and an overly casual greeting.

1. Informal context: At lunch, her friends ask what she presented. Maya says, “Yeah, I told him lunch is super loud, so maybe we could try zones or something.”

In the formal context (the presentation to the principal), which revision best shows Maya adapting her speech to the task and audience?

In health class, students do two speaking tasks about sleep habits:

• Task 1: Explanation in a small group (can be conversational, but should be clear and step-by-step).
• Task 2: Formal presentation to the class (more formal, organized, fewer fillers).

Sam uses the same speech in both tasks: “Um, like, sleep is important and stuff. You should get more. That’s basically it.” The small group understands him a little, but during the presentation the class seems confused and the teacher asks him to clarify.

Which option best describes how Sam should adapt his speech from Task 1 to Task 2?