They say that young people pay a lot of attention to their style and want to be fashionable. What do you think about it?

I think looking stylish and attractive helps young people to stand out of the crowd and feel more confident.

 

CARD № 21

Let’s talk about travelling and tourism. What role do they play in your life?

I must admit that nowadays tourism has become very popular and turned into a prosperous business. More and more people travel every year though the motivation for this is different. If you want to experience a whole new environment, to see new places and meet new people, travelling is the right way. Travelling on business allows people to get more information about achievements of other companies and helps them to make their own business more successful. Some people travel for educational purposes, or they visit their distant relatives and friends. As for me, I don’t travel much, but I hope to travel a lot in future.

How do you like to travel?

I prefer travelling by car. Travelling by car is convenient. You don’t depend on the timetable. You are free to stop and change the direction whenever you want.

What questions should you ask a travel agent to learn more about a tour?

What documents do I need to carry with me when I travel?

Do I need a passport or visa?

What excursions do you suggest?

What is the best time of year to travel to this destination?

You’ve visited some foreign countries. Which of them would you recommend visit and why?

I would recommend visit Spain. Warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the unique architecture of this country give pleasure to everyone who visits it.

What difficulties can you have when visiting a foreign country? Is it possible to avoid them?

Visiting a foreign country, people usually come in touch with culture, traditions and ways different from their own. To avoid possible difficulties one should get acquainted with this or that country beforehand and then follow the proverb “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”.

CARD № 22

1. Let’s talk about ecology. People say that our planet is in danger. Do you share this opinion? Environment is the nature around us: air, water, trees, flowers, animals, birds and insects. Nature has served people for many years, but people’s interference in nature has increased and the results are dramatic. Nowadays mankind faces numerous problems which threaten our environment. The most serious ecological problems are: noise from cars and buses; destruction of wildlife and countryside beauty; shortage of natural resources; the growth of population; pollution in its many forms. People understand that the planet needs their immediate help if they want to survive and they take measures to protect nature.

What do you think people should do to protect the environment?

People should stop wasting paper to save trees and limit unnecessary car journeys to prevent air pollution. People shouldn’t use gas and water carelessly.

What would you like to ask your British friend about measures that are taken to protect the environment in Britain?

What measures are taken by your government to protect rare animals and birds?

Are there any civil societies in Britain that aim at nature protection?

What does your government do to protect marine species?

Do your mass media share knowledge on nature protection?

A friend of yours wants to develop a programme to protect the city where he lives. Give him a piece of advice.

If I were you I would carry out a research on the use of private cars and their bad influence on the atmosphere and then, with the results, I would draw people’s attention to the problem.

What must the government do to reduce the pollution?

The government must propose the idea of effective tree planting, days without cars and building more special bicycle traces.

 

 

CARD № 23

Let’s talk about weather and climate. What is happening to weather and climate nowadays?

Climate is the weather a certain place has over a long period of time. Some scientists think that nowadays the world is becoming hotter. The term “global warming” has been introduced to describe the changes in the world’s climate. Man’s activities result in producing a lot of carbon dioxide and this, in its turn, leads to the greenhouse effect. The atmosphere becomes warmer and we no longer have severe winters, we have rain and mud instead of snow. Such changes can be dangerous for our planet, because to a certain degree our life depends on the climatic conditions we live in. Scientists from different countries are working to understand the processes in the atmosphere and to reduce the harm being done to nature.

Are you weather dependent?

I think that weather can influence the mood and state of many people but I’m not a weather dependent person.

What questions would you ask an Englishman about the climate in Britain?

What is the weather like in Britain?

Does it often rain in Britain?

Was last winter frosty?

Is it very hot in summer in Britain?

What can you advise an Englishman who is going to come to Belarus in winter?

I can advise him to have warm clothes and boots in order not to catch a cold.

They say there’s no bad weather, there are bad clothes. What do you think about it?

They also say, “Be thankful together whatever the weather”. If you have proper clothes on, no season and no weather is bad.

 

CARD № 24

Let’s talk about the Republic of Belarus. What can you tell me about our Motherland?

Belarus is my Homeland. Officially it is called the Republic of Belarus, a sovereign independent state with its own government, constitution, state emblem, flag and anthem. Belarus borders on Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and the Ukraine. The territory of Belarus is 207.6 thousand square kilometres. Its population is about 10 million people. The largest cities are Minsk, the capital, Gomel, Vitebsk, Mogilev, Grodno and Brest. Belarus is a country of rivers, lakes and forests. The longest river is the Dnieper. The largest lake is Lake Naroch. The largest forest is Byelovezhskaya Pushcha. The climate of Belarus is temperate and mild. My country is a developed industrial state. Its produces tractors and automobiles, bicycles, fridges, washing machines and many other goods. Beautiful Belarusian scenery and unique history attract a lot of tourists.

2. Do you know any symbols of our country?

The symbols of our country are the state emblem, the flag and the anthem.

What questions about Belarus do you expect to hear from a British teenager?

Where is Belarus situated?

What is the capital of Belarus?

Do people of Belarus speak Belarusian?

What places are worth seeing in Belarus?

What Belarusian sights would you advise a foreigner to visit?

If I were you I would visit the National Library of Belarus, Mir and Nesvizh castles and Lake Naroch.

They say that the Belarusian language is losing popularity. Do you agree with this?

Yes, I do. I think that little attention is paid to Belarusian language, its literature, history and culture.

 

 

Билет №25

Let’s talk about Great Britain. What do you know about this country?

The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is situated on the British Isles and includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The climate of the country is mild and changeable. Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country. The biggest industrial cities are London, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool. The capital of the country is London. The United Kingdom is a parliamentary monarchy with Queen Elizabeth at the head, but in fact the country is ruled by the Prime Minister. Great Britain is a country with old cultural traditions and customs. Two intellectual centres of Europe, Oxford and Cambridge Universities, are situated there.

Do you know state symbols of Great Britain?

They are the national flag, the national emblem and the national anthem.

What would you like to ask a British teenager about Britain?

What national holidays have you got in Britain?

What are the British people?

What is Britain famous for?