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Харчос Анастасія I місце (9-а)

Данилко Дарина II місце (9-а)

 Конкурс "Іноземні мови - шлях до успіху"

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Speaking Comprehension Test  for the 9^th Form Students

Directions:

In this Test you will select three task slips from those before you. After selecting three choose one you feel you are most capable to speak about and return the other two to the table face down. Then take about a minute to collect your thoughts before you begin to speak on the topic. You may refer to the topic as needed.

1.     Should the Olympic Games be held only in Greece or should they change between different countries? Where would you like to see them held next time?

2.     What transport do you think we’ll be using in 50 years time?

3.     Imagine you are an explorer and have the opportunity to make a big journey. Which continent would you visit? Where would you go? What would you hope to see?

4.     Is organised travel the best way of learning about the world?

5.     What would happen if there were no television? Why would this be good? bad?

6.     What kind of program do you enjoy most on TV--detective shows, comedies, game shows--and why?

7.     Should there be a dress code in places such as school, restaurants, and places of business? Why or why not?

8.     Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums?

9.     Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved.

10.      Try to discuss the points about Your Hometown:

·             Describe your hometown.

·             What are your local industries?

·             Is your hometown famous for anything?

·             What changes have happened recently in your town and what do you think will happen in the future?

11.      Describe a family celebration that you once attended. You should say:

·              Where it took place.

·              Why it was held.

·              How you felt about it.

12.      Try to discuss the points about Tourism:

·              What are the most interesting places in your country/city

·              Do you have a favourite (least favourite) building in your town? Which? Why? Why it was built?

·              Do you prefer the town or the countryside? Why?

·              How would you recommend a foreigner to spend time on holiday in Kyiv?

13.      Try to discuss the points about Family life:

·              Tell about your upbringing

·              What activities did you do with your grandparents as a child?

·              What does family life mean to you in general?

·              How different is your life from the lives of your parents/grandparents

·              Have these roles changed recently?

14.      Try to discuss the points about Travel by air:

·        Where/when did you last travel by air

·        Tell about usual procedure at an airport from arrival to take off

·        What are advantages/disadvantages of travelling by air compared with travel by car/bus/train

·        How safe (frequent) is air travel in Ukraine?

15.      Try to discuss the points about Pollution:

·        Which kinds of pollution do you think are most harmful

·        How important to you is it to be 'green'

·        What should be done to tackle pollution

·        Is it the responsibility of the government or the individual to prevent pollution

·        How aware do you think people are nowadays about environmental issues?

·        How ecologically friendly is the region you live in? (crowded buildings/parklands/green belt)

16.            Does travel help to promote understanding and communication between countries?

17.           Will modern technology, such as the internet ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?

18.           What is the most popular transport system in use? Talk about its reliability, frequency and fare. Do you have any problems using the public transport?

19.           Which country/place would you most like to visit?

20.           Describe the social and professional activities that give you the most opportunity to speak English.

21.           Talk about the time of day, the day of the week, and the season of the year you enjoy most. Describe the kind of natural environment you enjoy best or would like to live in.

22.           What are some of the activities you value most in life, and how do you find the time to pursue them?

          Writing Test for the 9^th Form Students

1.          Mobile telephones have become very popular nowadays. 

However, some people say that their use should be restricted.

What can you say for and against using a mobile telephone?

Write not less than 250 words.

2.          Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family.

                 Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

                 Write not less than 250 words.

3.          Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts.

Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.

Write not less than 250 words.