English Oral Presentation today. The first time I come across an oral exam where we present in front of the class. It's not fair, some will be too nervous to speak properly, like me! I was too soft! And I didn't read my entire script because we couldn't exceed 3 minutes! The purpose I'm writing this is to show my script. I wrote quite a lot actually, but read about only half...and changed some words when I read them too...And we also have to record an audio recording of ourselves reading a passage and send it to the teacher (not yet). And also, there's no staying back after school and reading in front of the teacher. I prefer that actually. There were 7 topics to choose and I chose A New Interest/Hobby. I think you already know what I talked about :D
This is my script. Those in brackets were not written, it's just so you know who I'm talking about. What a pity I didn't read everything... Here is my script! :D
Oral Presentation
Topic: A New Interest
*Ehem!*
Good morning/afternoon everyone. The topic which I'm presenting on is A New Interest. Recently I have a new interest, and that new interest is in Trombone! (The 2 girls in front of me smile because they know I love Trombones, and I smile too) Firstly, let me tell you what a Trombone is. (Because some don't know)
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It all began in February this year, when I joined the school's Concert Band. We were required to try the instruments and our seniors would indicate if we made a good sound or a bad sound by putting a tick in the boxes with the words "Good Sound" and "Bad Sound". After trying the trombone, I found out that my senior (Cai Yan) put 2 ticks under "Good Sound" for me, while only putting 1 tick for my friends, that is, if they even managed to produce a good sound. I knew it meant that she thought my sound was better, she even drew a smiley face! Then, it was time for us to indicate our choices of which instruments we wished to play. Without hesitation, I put the trombone as my first choice, knowing that I was better at it. Next we had to play in front of the teacher and she would decide which instrument we were suitable for. I was the first to go and I was allocated to the Trombone Section!! I was very exhilarated, but I didn't know why. Maybe I was fated to be in the section!
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The following week, we Sec 1s had our very first practice. My senior (Darryl) taught me all 8 notes in the scale (B flat major) when the teacher only asked the seniors to teach us the first 3 notes. However, Senior said I was fast at learning, so he taught me all 8 notes. That day, I kept boasting to people that I was in the trombone section because I was happy. After that first practice, I already liked trombones. It was only one practice, but I guess that one practice must have been a very good one to make me like trombones so much. Next, I will tell you why I love trombones.
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Ever since that first practice, I've been crazy about trombones, as you can already tell. I'm always talking about it to everyone I know. I love the sound it produces and I find it very special as it is longer than other instruments and uses a slide, as mentioned earlier. Another thing is that it can make a unique sound which other instruments cannot make. That is where the trombonist blows into the mouthpiece of the instrument while changing slide positions without stopping or blocking the air. Because of all these things I've mentioned, I find it very interesting and I am very proud of my instrument.
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I am constantly learning from my seniors and trying to improve my playing. Currently, I'm using the Tenor Trombone but I hope to change to a Brass Trombone soon. The difference between the 2 trombones is that the Tenor Trombone is silver whereas the Brass Trombone is gold in colour and more complex than the Tenor Trombone. In my entire life, I have never been happier than now, with my trombone. In other words, trombones bring joy to my life. I will always remember the times I spend with my seniors and trombone who are most precious to me. With that, I end my presentation. Thank you!
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I drew musical notes on my script! :D Unfortunately, it didn't go as well as it looks. But I don't regret doing on trombones, and a little on my seniors :) I love them! Always! :) And I'm happy I did so. Bye!