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Unicus Global Xtempore Olympiad for Grade 7 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 their society, environment and global issues. 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 |
Social / current-affairs fact |
Society, the environment and global issues, discussed with evidence |
Critical analysis backed by supporting evidence |
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2 · Creative |
Debatable opinion |
Contestable social and personal questions — technology, choices, values |
A strong argument in a confident, professional tone |
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3 · X-Factor |
Proverb / saying |
A well-known proverb or saying to interpret |
The saying connected to real-world examples |
