Усне мовлення, 10 клас. ROUND IY. Speaking Comprehension Test.

Directions:

In this Test you will choose from 20 topics to speak about. Each number corresponds to one topic. The number of your choice is the theme of your oral presentation. Take about a minute to collect your thoughts before you begin to speak on the topic.

 

1. A lot of outstanding personalities have made great contributions to Ukraine.

· What Ukrainian famous people are you most proud of?

· What are some of his or her accomplishments?

· How does this person bring pride to your nation and culture?

 

1. Tastes in reading differ as in everything else.

§ Is it important to read nowadays in the time of high technologies?

§ Why do you read?

§ What kinds of books do you prefer?

§ What makes a book exciting to read - its plot, its author’s style, love theme in it, characters taken from real life or something else?

 

1. There are 192 countries in the world. How can people from different countries communicate?

§ What languages are considered to be the languages of international communication?

§ What criteria does an international language have?

§ Do you think the world should adopt a universal language? Do you think a universal language will help international communication?

 

1. Many teenagers love listening to music.

§ Why does music play important role in the life of teenagers?

§ What kinds of music are the most favourite among teenagers and why?

§ What band or singer evokes your admiration?

 

1. Ukraine is a nation made up of different traditions and cultural styles.

§ Describe these differences briefly to a person who knows little of Ukraine’s diversity.

§ What traditions are you most proud of?

§ Please describe them and explain why they are important to you.

 

1. The 20^th century was dominated by advances in technology, most notably the invention of the computer and its widespread use across the planet.

· What do you think about technology and modernization?

· What advantages and disadvantages of modernization do you see and foresee?

 

1. Foreign language learning is compulsory.

§ What makes studying a foreign language interesting?

§ Is it easy or difficult for you to learn English? Why?

§ Do you like learning English individually or at school?

 

1. Nowadays a lot of people travel on different purposes.

§ Why do people travel?

§ What means of travelling is the most convenient and popular with travellers?

§ Describe your most memorable journey.

 

1. Drugs, cigarettes and alcohol are among the biggest killers in Europe. Does this concern our country?

§ How do bad habits affect young generation?

§ What steps are made to improve the situation?

 

1. The world has greatly changed in the last 100 years.

· What do you think the world will be like 100 years from now?

· Do you think it will be a better place or a worse place than it is today? Use examples to support your opinion.

 

1. The Olympic Games are always a show of great skill and talent in sports.

· How are the Olympics different from other sporting events?

· How has recent steroid use affected the image of the games?

· Why is it important to do sport and take exercises?

 

1. Many people disagree about the secret of having a healthy body. Different food diets, exercise routines and vitamins are just some of the things that are recommended.

· What do you think are the keys to a healthy lifestyle and a long life? Why?

· How could you present your advice to get people to follow it?

 

1. Many people believe that violence on television and in the movies is the cause of many of today’s problems.

· What is your opinion on this subject?

· What effects does violence have on viewers?

· What measures should be taken to minimise the effect of violence on children?

 

1. Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain.

· Which type of movie do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

· What is the movie you were impressed by?

· Why is that movie worth seeing?

 

1. How important is friendship to you?

· Describe the character of your best friend.

· Can people be happy without friends? Why or why not?

· Which is more important to you: love or friendship?

 

1. Some people think students should have one long vacation each year, while others believe students should have several short vacations throughout the year.

· What are the advantages of each approach?

· What are their disadvantages?

· Do you think students would enjoy school more if they had a choice in their vacations?

 

1. You have won a tour to one of the English-speaking countries.

· What country would you choose and why?

· What sights would you like to see?

· What traditional celebration would you like to take part in?

 

1. A foreign visitor has some days to spend in your country.

· What landmarks would you recommend him to see? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

· Describe the most interesting delights of Ukraine.

· Prove that your country is worth visiting.

 

19. An American visitor has come to spend six weeks in your town.

· Give the American some information about your town, its history and features

· Tell the American some good places to shop, to eat, and to relax.

· Tell the American about the ways your town is different from his home in America.

 

20. Pollution is one of the major problems in the whole world.

· Describe any problems with pollution in the area where you live

· Talk about the effects of pollution on the people, the crops and the animals

· Tell what you think should and could be done to make your community a better place to live in.