Writing Comprehension Test for 11th Form Students

For 11th Form Students

 

 

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Writing Comprehension Test for 11th Form Students

 

1.          Science and technology are going in many different directions: human beings are exploring space, finding new medical technology, studying ocean depths, improving communication, and finding ways to make people's lives easier. In your opinion, what is the most exciting aspect of scientific exploration? What is the most practical for our lives? What technologies should governments be spending their money on? What specific development do you hope to see science achieve in your lifetime?

 

2.          Body piercing is becoming more accepted in Ukraine. Why do you think some people are attracted to this fashion? What are the dangers of piercing? Are there any parts of the body that you think are unacceptable for piercing? Do you think this fashion will remain popular, or will it quickly lose its appeal?

 

3.          Imagine that the fountain of youth has been discovered, giving eternal life to those who drink from it.

-           If you could choose one notable living person to live forever, who would it be?

-           Why would you choose this person? How would their eternal presence influence the future?

-           What would be the positive and negative effects on society as a whole?

 

 

ROUND IV

Speaking Comprehension Test

For 11th Form Students

1. You can choose to have one supernatural ability or gift. What do you choose? Why will you choose this? How do you think others will treat you because of your gift?

2. Some people trust their first impressions about a person's character because they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people do not judge a person's character quickly because they believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which attitude do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples.

3. People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read, some exercise, others work in the gardens. How does it affect society as a whole and the individuals making up that society? How would you propose to do away with this problem?

4. It has been said that "not everything that is learned is contained in books".

*Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with
knowledge gained from books.

* In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?

* What is one skill you have learned without books? Describe a time when it helped you.

5. Journalism is a vital and challenging profession.

* Why is journalism important?

* If you were a journalist, what kinds of news would you enjoy reporting about?

* Who would be the first person you would interview and why?

 

6. Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home country.

* Why do some students study abroad?

* How could studying abroad be viewed as a waste of time?

* How can a student make the most out of his or her time abroad?

7. Choosing a career path can be a difficult decision.

* What should be one's motivation in choosing a career path?

* When you have a family to support, is it fair to choose a job that gives you personal satisfaction even if the salary is lower than other available jobs?

*How can people balance their professional and personal lives?

8. Many families in Ukraine grow their own food, but in many parts of the world people buy the majority of their food from supermarkets.

* What are the benefits of growing your own food?

* Why do some people prefer to buy all their food from stores?

* If you had a garden and could only plant three things, what would they be and why?

9. Globalization means the process by which regional economics, societies, and cultures get connected through communication, transportation, and trade. This process has sped up greatly over the last two decades.

* What advances in communication have caused globalization to speed
up?

* What roles have travels played in the globalization of world
economies?

* How can globalization positively affect different countries? How can it
negatively affect them?

10. With all the pressures of the modern world, time is an important factor in our life today. How does time impact your life?

* Do you have enough time to do all the things you'd like to do in your life?

* How do you prioritize your time to accomplish the things that are the most important to you?

* Do you follow a strict schedule and calendar, or do you "take life as it comes"? What are the advantages and disadvantages of your approach?

 

11. Franklin D. Roosevelt declared, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

* What do you think of this quote?

* What phobias do you have?

* How do you handle fear?

12. "Don't judge a book by its cover" is a popular English idiom.

* How do you interpret this phrase?

* Describe a time when you misjudged someone or something based on appearances.

* What value do you think our culture places on appearances, and is it appropriate? Explain.

13. Tattoos and body piercings are becoming more and more popular. Many people with tattoos and piercings believe that such body art helps them express their inner personalities.

* What are some arguments against tattoos and body piercings?

* Do you like tattoos and body piercings? Why or why not?

* If you had to choose one body art to express your personality, what would it be and why?

14. What is more important: fame and money or strong character and good values? Explain your point of view, and how you define "good values". Use examples of real people who have followed either fame or money, or pursued a strong character. How do people normally act? Do they aim for moral character or for money? Why? Is it impossible to have both?

15. You are going to start a new business. You have the money, you have the space, and you have the workers. What product will you sell? What types of people would be interested in your product? How will you advertise this product? Give a sample advertisement motto.

16 . How fashion conscious are you? Do you give time and thought to what you wear each day? How much does this affect your daily routine? How would it be different if you didn't care about fashion? Why?

 

17. Imagine you have a magic mirror that allows you to see anything in the world.

* What would you choose to see?

* What would you do with this information?

* What could be dangerous about someone having access to such a powerful tool?

18. Imagine that you are a newspaper reporter. You have the opportunity to interview any person in the world.

* Who would you choose to interview?

* How has this person influenced people's lives?

* What three questions would you ask first?

19. Imagine you have the power to see the future.

* What advantages and disadvantages accompany this gift?

* What responsibilities come with this gift ?

* Would you make the knowledge of your ability public?

20. Imagine that someday you will have a career as an actor or actress.

* What kind of character would you play? What types of production would you be in?

* If you could play any character in a theatre performance or movie that you have seen, who would it be and why?

*Do you think you would enjoy this career?

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

Donetsk Regional State Administration

Donetsk Regional Institute of Postgraduate Education

Stage IІІ regional Students Olympiad in the English Language

 

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