Exam topics

Speak on the topic "The British Character"

Remember to say:

·        what your stereotypes of the British are;

·        how  you can  describe the British character;

·        how the British prefer to spend their free time;

·        what British personalities you admire, why

·        if the British are modern or conservative, why

·        if you would like to go to Britain, give your reasons

 

Speak on the topic "The Price of Fame"

Remember to say:

·        why people want to become famous; 

·        what kind of person can become famous;

·        what disadvantages of being famous are;

·        what Nobel Prize winners of the world you know;

·        if celebrities can influence people and the world, give your reasons;

·        if you want to be famous, why/why not

Speak on the topic "Celebrations"

Remember to say:

·        why celebrations are important in our daily life;

·        if there are any holidays common for different countries of the world, give examples;

·        which festivals of English-speaking countries seem important to you, why;

·        in which social events each person participates and what ways of celebrating are;

·        which traditions and celebrations are important in your family;

·        which festivals of Russia are important

Speak on the topic "Eating Habits"

Remember to say:

•  what types of food you know;
•  what is meant by the term  ‘healthy eating’;
•  what your attitude to genetically modified food is; 
•  which type of food you prefer: organic or genetically modified, give your reasons;
•  how eating habits have changed in Russia over the years;
•  about your personal eating habits.

Speak on the topic "Money Matters"

Remember to say:

·        about the role of money in our life;

·        if a lot of money makes people happy, why/why not;

·        if you would like to be a millionaire, why/why not;

·        how a teenager gets money for his daily life;

·        which you think is more important – material or non-material values, give your reasons;

·        how people can pay for goods they buy or service they get.

Speak on the topic "Mass Media"

Remember to say:

·        what is meant by the term  ‘mass media’;

·        about the role of mass media in your life;

·        about  sources of information you use to be well-informed, why;

·        which stations produce broadcasting for young people, what attracts teenagers to these stations;

·        why the Internet has become so popular;

·        why mobile telephones have become popular

Speak on the topic "Television"

Remember to say

•  what makes people watch TV
•  when watching TV is harmful for a person, give your reasons
•  what your favourite programmes are, why
•  what your favourite TV programme is, why
•  if you think TV is good in our country, why/why not
•  if TV plays an important role in your life, why/why not

Speak on the topic "Computers"

Remember to say

·        about the role of computers in our life;

·        what is meant by the term ‘the Internet’;

·        why the Internet is important in modern society;

·        if there are any drawbacks of using computers;

·        what your personal reasons to use computers are;

·        if you are a good user, why/why not

 Speak on the topic "English-speaking Countries"

Remember to say:

·        what English-speaking countries you know;

·        about the geographical position of New Zealand;

·        about population and main cities of New Zealand;

·        about the national symbols of New Zealand;

·        why wildlife of New Zealand can be called unusual and unique;

·        what places of the county seem the most attractive to you, give your reasons.