HSC Board Oral Exam has had a new pattern since 2019, the new pattern has two parts of 10 marks each. Listening Skills and Speaking Skills,
English Oral Exam is divided into two parts for 10 Marks each.
Marklits for Oral Exam 2025.
Marking Criteria for Speaking Skills.
Marking Rubrics | Marks |
1. Understanding of the Topic/ Comprehension. 2. Presentation/ Participation. 3.Vocabulary/Grammar and Body Language. 4. Content/ Novelty of ideas/ Fluency. 5. Communication/ Inference. | 2 Marks. 2 Marks. 2 Marks. 2 Marks. 2 Marks |
Important Topics for Speaking Skill. Board Oral Exam 2025.
- 1. Climate Change and Sustainable Practices
- 2. Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Society
- 3. Mental Health Awareness and Stigma
- 4. Global Health Challenges and Access to Healthcare
- 5. Cybersecurity in the Digital Age
- 6. Cultural Diversity and Inclusion
- 7. Future of Work: Remote Employment and Technology
- 8. Recent Advances in Space Exploration
- 9. Technology's Role in Education
- 10. Social Media Influence on Society
- 11. The Importance of Renewable Energy Sources
- 12. Addressing Poverty and Economic Inequality
- 13. Ethical Considerations in Biotechnology
- 14. Role of Women in Leadership Positions
- 15. Challenges of Urbanization and City Planning
- 16. The Impact of Fake News on Public Opinion
- 17. Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Practices
- 18. Overcoming Challenges in Public Health
- 19. Innovative Solutions for Clean Water Access
- 20. The Influence of Pop Culture on Society
- 21. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- 22. The Role of Youth in Nation-Building
- 23. Importance of Financial Literacy for Students
- 24. Achieving Work-Life Balance in Modern Times
- 25. The Rise of Electric Vehicles and Their Impact
- 26. India's Role in Global Peacekeeping Efforts
- 27. Climate Activism: Youth as Change Agents
- 28. The Need for Inclusive Policies in Education
- 29. Exploring the Possibilities of Quantum Computing
- 30. Ethics and Responsibility in Journalism.
- Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Society
- Climate Change and Sustainable Practices
- Cybersecurity in the Digital Age.
- Mental Health Awareness and Stigma.
- The Importance of Renewable Energy Sources.
Marking Criteria For Listening Skills.
Marking Criteria | Total Marks |
1) Dictation of Words or Sentences. 1. Ability to focus on words. (1) | 5 Marks for each. |
Please Note:- Any Two Activities from 1, 2, and 3 can be asked for 10 marks to test the Listening Skills of the Students. |
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- They plant the plants in the garden.
- The dove dove into the water.
- He wound the bandage around the wound.
- She presents is a present before me.
- She does what she does best.
- The bass was caught by the bass player.
- A calm sea doesn’t make a skilled sailor.
- He rose early to smell the rose.
- Time flies when you're having fun.
- The principal is a principal figure in the story.
- I lie down where the truth lies.
- The minute details took a minute to discuss.
- She refused to refuse the offer.
- The bow of the ship had a bow tied to it.
- I saw the saw but could not saw.
- I will lead the way with the lead pencil.
- The project is close to being close to perfect.
- The band played a band of melodies.
- They shed tears over the tears in the fabric.
- The drummer beats the beat perfectly.
- The judge tried to judge fairly.
- The fisherman cast his cast carefully.
- I won’t object to your object.
- He was fine with paying the fine.
- I wear what I wear with pride.
- The cook cooked a delicious dish.
- The race was a race against time.
- She can can tomatoes for the winter.
- He will bear the responsibility of the bear encounter.
- The duck ducked under the water.
- The speaker addressed the crowd with a loud speaker.
- The pair looked for a perfect pair of shoes.
- Can you fast while fasting?
- The bowman took a bow after his shot.
- The fly couldn’t fly out of the jar.
- The wind will wind through the valley.
- The present tense keeps you tense.
- The farmer will sow what he wants to sew.
- She read the book before she read the note.
- The maid made a delicious pie.
- Don’t fall into the fall trap.
- The dove dove to grab the bread.
- The metal grate made a great impression.
- A polished surface is polished with care.
- The pupils in the class were attentive pupils.
- He will project a clear image for the project.
- Please excuse the excuse he gave.
- I will train to ride the train.
- The lead actor will lead the team.
- The host was hosting a hosting seminar.
- The choir sang in perfect choir harmony.
- She put the pictures in a picture-perfect frame.
- The bow was used to tie the bow of the dress.
- The sign was designed to sign up visitors.
- The coach will coach the team to victory.
- The ship sailed with a tight sail.
- The fish can swim against the strong current.
- The desert in the desert was surprising.
- Don’t bite off more than you can bite.
- The tense scene made the room tense.
- The cold wind made the night cold.
- The spot on the leopard’s spot was visible.
- She will tailor the tailor-made suit.
- The gardener will plant a plant today.
- The bark of the tree was rough like bark.
- They seal the deal with a seal stamp.
- The pen you pen your thoughts with is new.
- The sailor set sail with a sturdy sail.
- The watchman watched the watch with care.
- The dove in the cage looked peaceful like a dove.
- The brake broke during the ride.
- The file you file contains important files.
- I’ll spell the spell for you.
- The scent of the sent flowers was lovely.
- Don’t mine the mine for gold anymore.
Words for Dictation. 1. Accounting 2. Economics 3.Marketing 4. Finance 5. Business 6. Entrepreneurship 7. Management 8. Taxation 9. Supply Chain 10. Auditing 11. Banking 12. Retail 13. International Trade 14. E-commerce 15. Business Law 16. Human Resources 17. Investments 18. Corporate Governance 19. Stock Market 20. Cost Accounting 21. Business Ethics 22. Microeconomics 23. Macroeconomics 24. Business Communication 25. Market Research 26. Business Statistics 27. Business Analytics 28. Business Strategy 29. Financial Planning 30. Business Mathematics 31. Business Information Systems 32. Risk Management 33. International Business 34. Organizational Behavior 35. Financial Accounting 36. Business Environment 37. Business Policy 38. Public Relations 39. Business Innovation 40. Commercial Law 41. Consumer Behavior 42. Business Negotiation 43. Business Development 44. Business Forecasting 45. Retail Management 46. Brand Management 47. Corporate Finance 48. Business Process 49. Corporate Social Responsibility 50. Business Leadership |
Words for Science
Words for Dictation 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Mathematics 5. Astronomy 6. Geology 7. Environmental Science 8. Genetics 9. Biochemistry 10. Microbiology 11. Botany 12. Zoology 13. Ecology 14. Neuroscience 15. Biotechnology 16. Astrophysics 17. Quantum Mechanics 18. Organic Chemistry 19. Inorganic Chemistry 20. Analytical Chemistry 21. Earth Science 22. Meteorology 23. Computer Science 24. Statistics 25. Biophysics 26. Nuclear Physics 27. Cell Biology 28. Molecular Biology 29. Anatomy 30. Physiology 31. Paleontology 32. Oceanography 33. Bioinformatics 34. Mathematical Physics 35. Physical Chemistry 36. Thermodynamics 37. Genetics Engineering 38. Immunology 39. Astrophotography 40. Microscopy 41. Geophysics 42. Computational Biology 43. Quantum Computing 44. Chaos Theory 45. Entomology 46. Virology 47. Histology 48. Invertebrate Zoology 49. Botanical Illustration 50. Exobiology |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune HSC Board Oral Exam Jan 2025 Listening Skill. Q.1(A) Listen and write the sentences. (5)
(B) Listen the following lines of the poem and answer the questions based on it. (5) Is there aught you need that my hands withhold, Rich gifts of raiment or grain or gold? Lo! I have flung to the East and West Priceless treasures torn from my breast, And yielded the sons of my stricken womb To the drum-beats of duty, the sabres of doom. Q 1. Write the gist of the poem. Q 2. Identify the figure of speech in the line "Rich gifts of raiment or grain or gold." Q3. Write the rhyme scheme of the poem. Expected Answer:- 1. The poem honors India's contribution to World War I, highlighting the sacrifices of Indian soldiers and the country's enduring generosity. 2. The line uses Alliteration, as the repetition of the “g” sound emphasizes India’s wealth and generosity. 3. The rhyme scheme is AABB. |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C. Board Oral Exam. Jan 2025 Listening Skill. Marks: 10 Marks Q.1(A) Listen and write the sentences. (5)
(B) Listen the following lines of the poem and answer the questions based on it. (5) Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. Q 1. Write the gist of the poem. Q 2. Identify the figure of speech in the line “Some say the world will end in fire.” Q 3. Write the rhyme scheme of the poem. Expected Answer: 1. The poem contemplates two potential ends of the world—fire representing desire and ice representing hatred—both equally capable of destruction. 2. The line uses Metaphor, as fire symbolizes intense passion or desire. 3.The rhyme scheme is abaabcbcb |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C. Board Oral Exam. Jan 2025. Listening Skill. Marks: 10 Marks Q.1(A) Listen and write the sentences. (5)
(B) Listen the following lines of the poem and answer the questions based on it. (5)
“My Grandmother’s House” (Excerpt) There is a house now far away where once I received love… That woman died, The house withdrew into silence, snakes moved Among books I was then too young To read, and my blood turned cold like the moon. Q 1. Write the gist of the poem. Q 2. Identify the figure of speech in the line “Snakes moved among books I was then too young to read.” Q 3. Write the rhyme scheme of the poem. Expected Answer: 1. The poet recalls her grandmother’s house as a symbol of love and security, contrasting it with her current feelings of loss and longing. 2. The line uses Imagery, as it vividly describes the eerie and desolate state of the house. 3. The poem is written in free verse, so it does not follow a rhyme scheme.
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Oral Question Paper No 5. For 2025
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C.Board Oral Exam. Jan 2025 Listening Skill. Marks 10 Marks Q.1(A) Listen and write the sentences. (5) 1) The soldiers camouflage themselves.
2) The concept of the pulley is metaphysical.
3) Artificial intelligence can be the biggest threat for the humanity.
4) She sells the sea shells on the seashore.
5) She expects me to accept her without condition.
(B) Listen the following story and answer the questions based on it. (5) One day a hungry fox saw a crow sitting on a tree, with a piece of cheese in his beak. The fox said to himself, I must trick that bird and get the cheese. He came under the tree and said to the crow, what a beautiful bird you are! I am sure you have a very sweet voice, too! Won't you sing a song for me? The foolish crow felt so proud of himself that he opened) The scope is his beak to sing. At once the cheese fell and the clever fox ate it up and ran away, laughing to himself. Questions- 1) Whom did the hungry fox see on the tree? (1) 2) What did the fox want to take from the crow? (1) 3) What did the fox request from the crow? (1) |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C.Board Oral Exam. Jan 2025 Listening Skill. Marks 10 Marks Q.1(A) Listen and write the words. (5) 1. Entrepreneurship 2. Management 3. Taxation 4. Supply Chain 5. International Trade. Q 1 B. Listen the following lines and answers the question given below. O' my Love is like a red, red rose That's newly sprung in June O my Love is like a melody That's sweetly played in tune. So fair art thou, my bonnie lass So deep in love am I; And I will love thee till, my dear, Till a' the seas gang dry. Questions. 1) Write the two pairs of rhyming words from the poem. 2) Find out the line which has the figure of speech 'Repetition'. 3) Write is Gist of the poem. |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C. Board Oral Examination Listening Skill. Marks: 10 Marks Q 1 B. Listen the following lines and answers the question given below. Basketful of Moonlight O moon, give me moonlight, basketful or two baskets full, with seeds of moonlight. From the city to my village, on the sides of the path I want to sow many, small, small moons of light. The whole village goes to the city daily to work. It becomes dark on its way back as my village is quite far. The route is tough and full of snakes and scorpions. Neither bus nor cart plies. When my father returns home. I am asleep. Questions 1) Who is the speaker of the poem? 1 2) Write the line from the poem which has the figure of speech "Repetition"(2) 3) Write the gist of the poem? (2) Expected Answers. 1) The speaker of the poem is small child. 2) "small, small moons of light." Is the line which has repetition as the word small is repeated. 3) The poem is about the request of the small child to the moon asking for the moon to give the basket full of moonlight so that he can sow the seed of moonlight so that his father can get home. |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C. Board Oral Examination Listening Skill. |
A. Sentences for Dictation
A slave, ill-treated by his master, runs away to the forest. There he comes across a lion in pain because of a thorn in his paw. The slave bravely goes forward and removes the thorn lion without hurting him goes away. Some days later, the slave’s master comes hunting in the forest and catches many animals and cages them. The slave is spotted by the master’s men who catch him and bring him to the cruel master. The master asks for the slave to be thrown into the lion’s cage. The slave is awaiting his death in the cage when he realizes that it is the same lion that he had helped. The slave rescued the lion and all other caged animals. |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C. Board Oral Examination Listening Skill. |
A. Sentences for Dictation
O' my Love is like a red, red rose That's newly sprung in June O my Love is like a melody That's sweetly played in tune. So fair art thou, my bonnie lass So deep in love am I; And I will love thee till, my dear, Till a' the seas gang dry. |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C. Board Oral Examination Listening Skill. |
A. Sentences for Dictation
O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done; The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won; The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While following eyes the keel the vessel grim and daring |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C. Board Oral Examination Listening Skill. |
I often wish I were a King, And then I could do anything. If only I were King of Spain, I’d take my hat off in the rain. If only I were King of France, I wouldn’t brush my hair for aunts. I think if I were King of Greece, I’d push things off the mantelpiece. If I were King of Norway, I’d ask an elephant to stay. If I were King of Babylon, I’d leave my button gloves undone. If I were King of Timbuctoo, I’d think of lovely things to do. If I were King of anything, I’d tell the soldiers, “I’m the King! |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C. Board Oral Examination Listening Skill. |
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C. Board Oral Examination Listening Skill. |
A monkey lived on a berry tree on the River Bank. Once he saw a crocodile under the tree who looked hungry and tired. He gave the crocodile some berries, and the crocodile thanked the monkey and became one of his friends.
The monkey would give berries to the crocodile every day. One day the monkey even gave the crocodile extra berries to take to his wife.
His wife enjoyed the berries but told her husband that she wanted to eat the monkey's heart. She was a wicked and cunning woman. The crocodile was upset, but he decided that he needed to make his wife happy.
On the next day, the crocodile went to the monkey and said that his wife had called him for dinner. The crocodile carried the monkey on his back across the river. He told this monkey his wife's plan.
The monkey had to think quickly if he wanted to save himself. He told the crocodile that he left his heart on the berry tree and that they needed to return.
On reaching the monkey climbed the tree and spoke. "I'm not getting down; you betrayed my trust and that means our friendship is over"
Q 1. What is the moral of the story? 2
Q 2 What is your opinion about the behaviour of crocodiles? 1
Q 3 What is the story about? 2
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Topics for Speaking Skills
Prepare and discuss any of the following Topics.
1) Science and spirituality.
2) Teaching moral values is the need of the time.
3) Preservation of the fertility of the land is an urgent requirement for a better future.
4) Roll of Nature in our life.
5) We must follow the old pattern of living to sustain ourselves.
6) Social Networking and youth.
Maharashtra State Board Of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune H.S.C. Board Oral Examination Listening Skill. |
Test Paper No-VII
Dictation
1. God helps those who help themselves.
2. She sells the sea shells on the seashore.
3. I advise you not to take advice from anyone.
4. Service to humanity is service to God.
5. It is not right to write on the benches.
A2 Listen to the following lines of a poem and answer the following questions.
Walk a little slower, Daddy,’ Said a little child so small. ‘I’m following in your footsteps And I don’t want to fall. ‘Sometimes your steps are very fast, Sometimes they are hard to see; So, walk a little slower, Daddy, For you are leading me.’ ‘Some day when I’m all grown up, You’re what I want to be; Then I will have a little child Who’ll want to follow me? ‘And I would want to lead just right, And know that I was true; So walk a little slower, Daddy, For I must follow you. |
1) Pick out any one figure of speech from the poem with an example. 1 mark
2) Write two pairs of Rhyming words from the poem. 2 marks
3) Write the Gist of the poem. 2 marks
1) Gist (2)
2) Rhyming words (2)
3) Figures of speech (1)
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