A full-skills MSA practice unit built around one theme — the school talent show. Practise Listening, Reading, and Writing, just like the real Mittlerer Schulabschluss exam.
You will hear each recording twice, just like in the real MSA exam. Listen carefully, then answer the questions below — you won't be able to play a recording more than twice.
1 When will the talent show take place?
2 Where will the show be held?
3 How can students sign up to perform?
4 How long can each act last?
5 What will the money from ticket sales be used for?
6 What does Sophie want to do in the show?
7 Why is Daniel unsure about performing alone?
8 What do they finally decide to do?
Read the texts below, then answer the questions — just like Reading Parts 1 and 2 in the real MSA exam.
The band slot: For groups of musicians who play instruments together and want to fill the stage with live sound.
The comedy slot: For students who love making people laugh with jokes, funny stories, or a short comedy sketch.
The dance slot: For solo dancers or dance crews who want to show off their moves to their favourite music.
The magic slot: For students who can amaze the audience with card tricks, illusions, and clever surprises.
1 Karim and three friends all play instruments and rehearse together every week. They should choose .
2 Nadia has learned some amazing card tricks and loves surprising people. She should choose .
3 Ben is always making his classmates laugh with his funny stories. He should choose .
4 Priya and her crew have made up a routine to their favourite pop song. They should choose .
📝 You must sign up by Friday 14 March. No acts can be added after that date.
👥 You can perform on your own or in a group, but each student may only appear in one act.
🎵 If you need backing music, bring it on a USB stick and give it to Mr Berg before the show.
👏 The winner is chosen by the audience, who vote at the end of the evening.
5 You can still add an act after 14 March.
6 A student is allowed to appear in only one act.
7 Backing music should be given to Mr Berg before the show.
8 The teachers alone decide who wins.
Read the blog post below, then write a reply of about 80–120 words, just like a blog reply in the real MSA exam. This section is graded by your teacher, not automatically.
💬 Jamie writes: "Our talent show is coming up and I would love to take part, but I am really nervous about getting up on stage in front of the whole school. Part of me thinks I should just watch from the audience instead. Has anyone else felt like this? Should I go for it, and how do you deal with nerves? Please reply below!"
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