Communication ranks among the core skill that employers look for today. From interviews to meetings, from debates to presentations, an effective communicator always has an edge. Unicus Global Xtempore Olympiad was designed and launch to enhance this important skill among students- ability to think and speak on the spot. Almost everyone knows and understands simple concepts and pre defined answers but only few can stand up and speak about it in a structured format. At Unicus we undertstand what skills make you ready for life beyond academics! Enroll your child today and provide them with an opportunity to shine globally.
Unicus Global Xtempore Olympiad for Grade 10 consists of three rounds. Warm up round (25 points) helps students get familiar with the pattern with easy going topic to calm their nerves for next round. They get 30 seconds to think and 60 seconds to speak about contemporary topics such as Science and Society. Creative round (35 points) gives a surprise prompt that rewards their imagination and quick thinking. They get 45 seconds to think and 60 seconds to speak. The X factor round (40 points) requires a good structure and flow and carries the maximum weightage. Students will get 60 seconds to think and 60 seconds to speak.
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Round |
Format & skill |
Topic areas (broad) |
A strong response shows |
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1 · Warm-Up |
Systemic & ethical analysis |
Science–society–ethics dilemmas of our time — biotechnology, AI, climate, data, technology & freedom |
Philosophical insight delivered with authority |
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2 · Creative |
Abstract argument & debate |
Sweeping themes and dichotomies (e.g. fear vs hope, individual vs system, reason vs emotion) |
A masterful, commanding argument |
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3 · X-Factor |
Meta-speech / philosophy |
The deepest questions — truth, reality, consciousness, free will, morality, meaning |
The highest analytical depth and original framing |