МАТЕРИАЛЫ ПО ЕДИНОМУ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОМУ ЭКЗАМЕНУ Раздел «ГОВОРЕНИЕ»
материал по английскому языку (11 класс) по теме

  МАТЕРИАЛЫ  ПО  ЕДИНОМУ  ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОМУ  ЭКЗАМЕНУ

  Секция  «АНГЛИЙСКИЙ  АЗЫК»              Раздел  «ГОВОРЕНИЕ»

ВАРИАНТЫ ПЕРВОГО ЗАДАНИЯ «ВЫСКАЗЫВАНИЕ ПО ТЕМЕ»

(STUDENT CARDS)

TASK 1.1  (3-3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk about food and eating habits.

Remember to say:

what type of food you like and don’t like to eat;

how many meals you usually have, what they are;

who cooks most of the food you eat;

if you can cook yourself, what it is;

if you prefer eating at home or eating out, why.

You have to talk for 1.5-2 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then she/he will ask you some questions.

TASK 1.2  (3-3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk on music.

Remember to say:

what your favourite type of music is

if your taste in music has changed over the years, why/why not

where you like to listen to music

if you like to listen to music with or without your friends.

You have to talk for 1.5-2 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then she/he will ask you some questions.

TASK 1.3  (3-3.5 minutes)

Give a talk on the topic: What do you like or dislike about living in your city (town, village)?

Remember to speak about:

its beauty (sights);

places to go to;

transport;

ecological situation;

possibilities of getting education;

possibilities of getting a good job.

You have to talk for 1.5-2 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then she/he will ask you some questions.

TASK 1.4  (3-3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk on the problem of good health.

Remember to say the following:

why it is important to think about your health when you are still young;

what people should/should not do to be healthy;

what healthy food is;

why it is necessary to see the dentist twice a year.

You have to talk for 2 minutes. The teacher will listen to you until you have finished. Then she/he will ask you some questions.

TASK 1.5  (3-3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk on your school.

Remember to say the following:

the school you study at;

classrooms for different subjects;

your favourite subjects and why you like them;

the subjects you don’t like;

clubs at your school.

You have to talk for 2 minutes. The teacher will listen to you until you have finished. Then she/he will ask you some questions.

TASK 1.6  (3-3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk on the role of the English language in your life.

Remember to say:

what countries English is spoken in;

why it is so popular;

when you begin studying English;

what your English classes were like;

what you can do at home to know English better.

You have to talk for 2 minutes. The teacher will listen to you until you have finished. Then she/he will ask you some questions.

TASK 1.7  (3-3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk about your friend.

Remember to describe:

your friend;

what you like in him/her;

why you think friends are important in your life.

You have to talk for 2 minutes. The teacher will listen to you until you have finished. Then she/he will ask you some questions.

TASK 1.8  (3-3.5 minutes)

Give a 2-minute talk on nature protection.

Remember to speak about:

changing the climate;

air and water pollution;

the ecological situation in your area;

what you can do to protect nature.

You have to talk for 1.5-2 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then she/he will ask you some questions.

TASK 1.9 (3-3.5 minutes)

Give a talk on traveling.

Remember to discuss the following:

why people like traveling;

what the most popular places are and why;

why people prefer different ways of traveling;

where you have traveled to.

You have to talk for 1.5-2 minutes. The teacher will only listen to you first. When you have finished talking she/he will ask you some questions.

(INTERLOCUTOR CARDS)

TASK 1.1  (3-3.5 minutes)

 Let the student talk for 1.5-2 minutes.

        Ask only those questions which the student has not covered while giving a talk.

1. What type of food do you like to eat?

2. What type of food don’t you like to eat?

3. How many meals a day do you usually have? What are they?

4. Who cooks in your family?

5. Can you cook? What is it?

6. Do you prefer eating out or eating at home? Why?

All these ideas should be covered.

Finally, you should ask each student the following question:

        Do you agree the best cooks in the world are men? Why/Why not?                

                                SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student has to demonstrate her/his abilities to:

speak at length elaborating on the topic;

produce coherent utterances;

give reasons;

use accurate grammar structures and a good range of vocabulary appropriate to the context and function.

TASK 1.2  (3-3.5 minutes)

Let the student talk for 1.5-2 minutes.

        Ask only those questions which the student has not covered while giving a talk.

1. What is your favourite type of music?

2. Has your taste in music ever changed over the years? Why/Why not?

3. Where do you like to listen to music?

4. Do you like to listen to music with or without your friends?

All these ideas should be covered.

Finally, you should ask each student the following question:

        Why do many teenagers like to listen to music?

                                SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student has to demonstrate her/his abilities to:

speak at length elaborating on the topic;

produce coherent utterances;

give reasons;

use accurate grammar structures and a good range of vocabulary appropriate to the context and function.

TASK 1.3  (3-3.5 minutes)

Let the student talk for 1.5-2 minutes.

        Ask only those questions which the student has not covered while giving a talk.

1. What makes a place you live in beautiful?

2. Do people have a chance to get good education here? Why?

3. What helps people to get a good job?

4. What are the negative points of living in your place? Why are they negative?

                a) Is there much pollution? Why?

                b) Is there much traffic? Is it good or bad?

                        All these ideas should be covered.

Finally, you should ask each student the following question:

                Would you like to live in another place? Why? Why not?

                                SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student has to demonstrate her/his abilities to:

speak at length elaborating on the topic;

produce coherent utterances;

give reasons;

use accurate grammar structures and a good range of vocabulary appropriate to the context and function.

TASK 1.4  (3-3.5 minutes)

Let the student talk for 1.5-2 minutes.

        Ask only those questions which the student has not covered while giving a talk.

1. Why is it important to think about your health when you are still young?

2. What should people do to be healthy?

3. What shouldn’t people do to be healthy?

4. What is healthy food?

5. Why is it necessary to see the dentist twice a year?

All these ideas should be covered.

Finally, you should ask each student the following question:

        What sports are popular with teenagers in Russia? Why do you think so?

                                SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student has to demonstrate her/his abilities to:

speak at length elaborating on the topic;

produce coherent utterances;

give reasons;

use accurate grammar structures and a good range of vocabulary appropriate to the context and function.

TASK 1.5  (3-3.5 minutes)

Let the student talk for 1.5-2 minutes.

        Ask only those questions which the student has not covered while giving a talk.

1. What school do you study at?  

2.  Are there many classrooms in your school?

3.  What are your favourite subjects? Why do you like them?

4. Are there any subjects you don’t like?

5. Are any clubs at your school? What do you do there?

All these ideas should be covered.

Finally, you should ask each student the following question:

        What subjects should be studied at school? Why?

                                SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student has to demonstrate her/his abilities to:

speak at length elaborating on the topic;

produce coherent utterances;

give reasons;

use accurate grammar structures and a good range of vocabulary appropriate to the context and function.

TASK 1.6  (3-3.5 minutes)

Let the student talk for 1.5-2 minutes.

        Ask only those questions which the student has not covered while giving a talk.

1. What countries is English spoken in?

2. Why is English so popular?

3. When did you begin studying English?

4. What were your English classes like?

5. What can you do at home to know English better?

All these ideas should be covered.

Finally, you should ask each student the following question:

                        Which country would you like to go the USA or Great Britain? Why?

                                SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student has to demonstrate her/his abilities to:

speak at length elaborating on the topic;

produce coherent utterances;

give reasons;

use accurate grammar structures and a good range of vocabulary appropriate to the context and function.

TASK 1.7  (3-3.5 minutes)

Let the student talk for 1.5-2 minutes.

        Ask only those questions which the student has not covered while giving a talk.

1. What does your friend look like?

2. What do you like doing together?

3. Is it easy for you to make friends? Why/Why not?

4. Can you say that your best friend is a true friend? Can you prove it?

5. Do your parents like your friends? Why do you think so?

All these ideas should be covered.

Finally, you should ask each student the following question:

                                SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student has to demonstrate her/his abilities to:

speak at length elaborating on the topic;

produce coherent utterances;

give reasons;

use accurate grammar structures and a good range of vocabulary appropriate to the context and function.

TASK 1.8  (3-3.5 minutes)

Let the student talk for 1.5-2 minutes.

        Ask only those questions which the student has not covered while giving a talk.

1. Why is the climate on the Earth changing?

2. What do you know about air and water pollution on the planet?

3. What are the most serious ecological problems in area where you live?

4. What can you do to protect nature? Why should you do this?

All these ideas should be covered.

Finally, you should ask each student the following question:

                        What can we do to make people think more about nature protection? Why do you think so?

                                SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student has to demonstrate her/his abilities to:

speak at length elaborating on the topic;

produce coherent utterances;

give reasons;

use accurate grammar structures and a good range of vocabulary appropriate to the context and function.

TASK 1.9  (3-3.5 minutes)

Let the student talk for 1.5-2 minutes.

        Ask only those questions which the student has not covered while giving a talk.

1. Why do people like traveling?

2. What are the most popular places to go when they travel? Why?

3. Why do people prefer different ways of traveling?

4. Where have you traveled?

All these ideas should be covered.

Finally, you should ask each student the following questions:

                        Is it better for to travel on your own or with friends/family? Why?

                        What would you recommend to people who want to go traveling?

                                SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student has to demonstrate her/his abilities to:

speak at length elaborating on the topic;

produce coherent utterances;

give reasons;

use accurate grammar structures and a good range of vocabulary appropriate to the context and function.

ВАРИАНТЫ  ВТОРОГО ЗАДАНИЯ «РОЛЕВАЯ ИГРА»

(STUDENT CARDS)

TASK 2.1  (1.5-2 minutes)

You’d like to take part in the International Youth Music Festival. Phone the organization committee office to ask about:

period of time it lasts;

age of the participants;

activities to take part in;

place to stay;

money to pay.

The teacher will speak first.

Remember to:

be active and polite

get all the information you need

decide to take/not to take part in the Festival.

TASK 2.2  (1.5-2 minutes)

You would like to go to an international youth camp in Russia in July to practice English.

Before choosing the camp you will go to ask the youth camp agent about:

camp location (place);

meals provided;

language spoken in the camp;

month you can stay in the camp.

The teacher will play the part of the agent and will speak first.

Remember to:

be active and polite;

get all the information you need;

decide on the camp you will go to.

TASK 2.3  (1.5-2 minutes)

You have come to a foreign country on holiday. Now you are at a hotel and want to stay in it for 3 days. You need a single room. Unfortunately, you haven’t booked it.

Ask the receptionist the following questions:

if the rooms are available;

about the room:

a) (if) comfortable;

b) TV set;

c) telephone;

about the price.

You have to decide if you are going to take the room or not.

The teacher will play the role of the hotel receptionist and will start the conversation.

Remember to:

be polite and active;

ask all the questions to get the necessary information;

decide if you take the room or not.

TASK 2.4  (1.5-2 minutes)

You are in a shop. You need a notebook. Ask the shop assistant about:

the size;

the colour;

the prices of the notebooks they have.

In the reading room think over the notebook you would like to have.

In the exam room you will have 1-1.5 minutes to decide to buy/not to buy a notebook.

The teacher will be the shop assistant and will start the conversation.

Remember to:

be polite and active;

ask all the questions to get the necessary information;

decide if you buy the notebook or not.

TASK 2.5  (1.5-2 minutes)

Today is your last day in London. You have ₤15 left to buy a T-shirt for your friend as a souvenir from the country. Ask the shop assistant about:

colour;

picture on it;

price.

The teacher will play the role of the shop assistant and speak first.

Remember to:

be polite and active;

ask all the questions to get the necessary information;

decide if you buy the T-shirt or not.

TASK 2.6  (1.5-2 minutes)

Your friend is asking you to meet her/his cousin Ann. You have not seen her before, so you need some information about her:

age;

height;

hair (2 questions);

clothes.

Be sure you remember the details and can describe Ann.

The teacher will play the role of your friend and speak first.

Remember to:

be polite and active;

ask all the questions to get the necessary information;

describe Ann.

TASK 2.7  (1.5-2 minutes)

You need to get to a sport center very quickly.

Ask a passer-by questions about:

transport;

time to get there;

where the stop is.

Use the teacher’s information to decide on the quickest kind of transport.

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of a passer-by ask her/him all the questions.

Remember to:

be active and polite;

ask all the questions;

choose the quickest kind of transport;

talk for 1-1.5 minutes.

TASK 2.8 (1.5-2 minutes)

You have won the first prize in the quiz show “Lucky Day”. You are phoning the TV station to find out about the prize you have won and how to get it.

The kind of the prize;

Its size;

The time you can get it;

The place where you can get the prize.

The teacher will play the part of the booking-office clerk and will speak first.

Remember to:

be active and polite;

get all the information you need;

make the necessary arrangements.

TASK 2.9  (1.5-2 minutes)

You would like to buy a ticket for the Saturday performance of “Hamlet”. You need a seat in the front but can spend 50 roubles only.

Ask the box-office attendant questions about:

the ticket price;

the time of the performance.

The teacher will play the part of the box-office attendant and will speak first.

Remember to:

be polite and active;

get  all the information you need;

buy a ticket in the front.

(INTERLOCUTOR CARDS)

TASK 2.1  (1.5-2 minutes)

You are a secretary at the office of the International Youth Music Festival. You begin the conversation.

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

elicit the needed factual information by asking questions;

maintain and conclude the conversations;

be polite;

make a decision.

TASK 2.2  (1.5-2 minutes)

You are a youth camp agent. You begin the conversation by saying: "Hello! Can I help you?"

This is the information you have:

NOTE: When the student asks you about the camp location, tell her/him only about the first two. After she/he elicited all the information about them, tell her/him that there is one more camp.

If the student asks about

the price, tell her/him: "It's the same for all the camps, 6000 rbls, tickets are not included."

courses to practise English, tell her/him: "Courses are not available. You can practise English socializing with people from different countries."

accommodation, tell her/him: "You will stay in cottages."

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

elicit the needed factual information by asking questions;

maintain and conclude the conversations;

be polite;

make a decision.

TASK 2.3  (1.5-2 minutes)

You are a hotel receptionist. You start the conversation.

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

elicit information by asking questions;

respond in an appropriate manner;

make decisions;

initiate, maintain and conclude conversation.

TASK 2.4  (1.5-2 minutes)

You are a shop assistant. You begin the conversation.

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student will have to demonstrate her/his ability to:

ask questions;

use politeness conventions;

maintain the conversation in order to find out factual information and get things done.

TASK 2.5  (1.5-2 minutes)

You are a shop assistant. You begin the conversation.

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

elicit information by asking questions;

respond in an appropriate manner;

make decisions;

initiate, maintain and conclude conversation.

TASK 2.6  (1.5-2 minutes)

You ask your friend to meet your cousin. You begin the conversation.

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

elicit information by asking questions;

respond in an appropriate manner;

make decisions;

initiate, maintain and conclude conversation.

TASK 2.7  (1.5-2 minutes)

You are a passer-by. The student will begin the conversation. Give her/him directions on getting to a sports centre.

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student will have to demonstrate her/his ability to:

ask questions;

maintain the conversation in order to get some factual information;

make a decision.

TASK 2.8 (1.5-2 minutes)

You are a secretary at the TV station. You are answering the questions of the "Lucky Day" game show winner and the conversation.

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

elicit the needed factual information by asking questions;

maintain and conclude the conversations;

be polite.

TASK 2.9  (1.5-2 minutes)

You are a box-office attendant. You begin the conversation.

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student will have to demonstrate her/his ability to:

ask questions;

use politeness conventions;

maintain the conversation in order to find out factual information and get things done.

ВАРИАНТЫ ТРЕТЬГО ЗАДАНИЯ «МОДЕЛИРОВАННАЯ СИТУАЦИЯ»

(STUDENT CARDS)

TASK 3.1  (4-5 minutes)

You are going to stay with your friend who lives in the UK. You would like to travel across the country together. Discuss the following options and choose one kind of transport that appeals to both of you:

train;

boat;

bicycle;

coach.

You begin the conversation and have to choose one kind of transport only. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

discuss all the options

take an active part in the conversation and be polite

come up with ideas

give good reasons

find your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

invite your friend to come up with suggestions

come to an agreement.

TASK 3.2  (4-5 minutes)

You are going to eat out with your friend. Discuss with her/him where you would like to go and choose one place you'll both enjoy visiting.

Here is the list of possible places:

a fast food restaurant

a café

a Chinese restaurant

a pizza restaurant

You begin the conversation and have to decide on one place only. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

discuss all the options

take an active part in the conversation and be polite

come up with ideas

give good reasons

find your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

invite your friend to come up with suggestions

come to an agreement.

TASK3.3 (4-5 minutes)

You and your classmate are discussing the best place for a school leaving party. There are three options to choose from. You have to decide on one of them:

at school;

in a café;

in the countryside near the lake.

You begin the conversation. The teacher will do the role of your classmate.

Remember to:

discuss all the options

take an active part in the conversation and be polite

come up with suggestions

give good reasons

find your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

invite your friend to come up with suggestions

come to an agreement.

TASK 3.4 (4-5 minutes)

You and your twin sister/brother are discussing your birthday party. There are four options to choose from. You have to decide on one or two of them:

home party with relatives;

home party with your friends;

going to a disco bar;

a barbecue party in the countryside.

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the role of your brother/sister.

Remember to:

discuss all the options

take an active part in the conversation and be polite

come up with suggestions

give good reasons

find you’re his/her attitudes and take them into account

invite your brother/sister to come up with suggestions

agree/disagree with your brother/sister

come to an agreement.

TASK 3.5 (4-5 minutes)

You and your friend are looking through tonight's TV guide in order to decide on three programs you will watch together: one at 6 pm, one at 7 pm and one at 8 pm.

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

discuss all the options

take an active part in the conversation and be polite

come up with suggestions

explain your reasons

find your friend’s attitudes 

take into account your friend’s reasons

come to an agreement.

TASK 3.6 (4-5 minutes)

You and your friend are thinking about where you could go for a summer holiday together. Discuss the four following options and choose one or two of them you would both like to do:

seaside;

camping;

mountain resort;

sightseeing tour.

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

discuss all the options

take an active part in the conversation and be polite

come up with ideas

give good reasons

find your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

invite your friend to come up with suggestions

come to an agreement.

TASK 3.7 (4-5 minutes)

You and your friend are asked to arrange some out of school activities. Discuss all the options and decide which one you would both like to be responsible for. You can choose from:

a disco;

a football match;

a hike;

a musical.

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

discuss all the options

take an active part in the conversation and be polite

come up with ideas

give good reasons

find your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

invite your friend to come up with suggestions

come to an agreement.

TASK 3.8 (4-5 minutes)

You and your friend are going to take a language course in London. You would like to stay at the same place. Discuss all of these possibilities and agree on the one that suits both of you.

a host family

a youth hostel

a hotel

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

discuss all the options

take an active part in the conversation and be polite

come up with suggestions

explain your reasons

find your friend’s attitudes 

take into account your friend’s reasons

come to an agreement.

TASK 3.9 (4-5 minutes)

You and your friend are going to Ann's birthday party. Ann is your classmate. You want to buy her a present together with your friend. Discuss all of the following things and decide which present your friend and you will give Ann.

a book;

a compact disc;

a video cassette tape;

a toy;

a pop concert ticket.

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

 be active and polite

 discuss all the things, explaining why you think so

 ask your friend's opinion and agree or disagree with her/him

 decide on the present

TASK 3.10 (4-5 minutes)

There is a group of students from Great Britain and the USA at your school. You and your classmate are asked to take them to see one of the following:

a ballet;

Russian folk dancing;

a classical music concert;

a pop music concert.

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

discuss all the options

take an active part in the conversation and be polite

come up with suggestions

explain your reasons

find your friend’s attitudes 

take into account your friend’s reasons

come to an agreement.

(INTERLOCUTOR CARDS)

TASK 3.1  (4-5 minutes)

TASK 3.2  (4-5 minutes)

You are discussing with your friend (a student) where to go out.

The student begins the conversation.

This is you think about each option:

Note: Make sure all the options have been discussed.

When discussing each option first use the information that is contrary to what the student says. You may choose to make use of some ideas only.

Do not speak first all the time but ask the student what she/he think about the options.

Invite the student to come up with her/his suggestions, especially if she/he readily agrees with the things you say.

If student says all the time: "What do you think about it?" without expressing her/his own opinion, say: "Sorry, I don't know" or "I'm not sure. How do you feel about it?"

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

initiate and maintain conversation;

come up with suggestions;

give good reasons;

find out her/his partner's attitudes;

invite the partner to come up with suggestions;

agree or disagree with her/his partner's opinion;

reach an agreement by taking into account the partner's attitudes.

TASK3.3 (4-5 minutes)

You are discussing with your friend where to have a school-leaving party.

This is what you think about different options:

All the options must be discussed.

You shouldn't say everything at once. Use the information throughout the discussion to encourage the student to say as much as possible.

Use the information contrary to what the student has said first.

In case the student invites you to come up with your suggestions all the time say: "Sorry, I'm not sure" or "I really don't know. What you think?"

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

initiate and maintain conversation;

suggest ideas;

give good reasons;

find out partner's attitudes;

invite your partner to make suggestions;

agree or disagree with the partner;

reach an agreement.

TASK 3.4 (4-5 minutes)

You and your brother/sister are discussing the arrangements for the coming birthday party. There are several options and you have to come to an agreement.

*Student or the Interlocutor (depending on the situation) may say, "By cars or by train."

Note: Make sure all the options have been discussed.

When discussing each option first pick the information that is contrary to what the student says. You may choose to make use of some ideas only.

Do not speak first all the time but ask the student what she/he think about the options.

Invite the student to come up with her/his suggestions, especially if she/he readily agrees with the things you say.

If student says all the time: "What do you think about it?" without expressing her/his own opinion, say: "Sorry, I don't know" or "I'm not sure. How do you feel about it?"

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

initiate and maintain conversation;

come up with suggestions;

give good reasons;

find out her/his partner's attitudes;

invite the partner to come up with suggestions;

agree or disagree with her/his partner's opinion;

reach an agreement by taking into account the partner's attitudes.

TASK 3.5 (4-5 minutes)

TASK 3.6 (4-5 minutes)

You and your friend are discussing different possibilities for a summer holiday. This is what you think about each of them:

Note: Make sure all the options have been discussed.

When discussing each option first use the information that is contrary to what the student says. You may choose to make use of some ideas only.

Do not speak first all the time but ask the student what she/he think about the options.

Invite the student to come up with her/his suggestions, especially if she/he readily agrees with the things you say.

If student says all the time: "What do you think about it?" without expressing her/his own opinion, say: "Sorry, I don't know" or "I'm not sure. How do you feel about it?"

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

initiate and maintain conversation;

come up with suggestions;

give good reasons;

find out her/his partner's attitudes;

invite the partner to come up with suggestions;

agree or disagree with her/his partner's opinion;

reach an agreement by taking into account the partner's attitudes agree or disagree with her/his partner's opinion.

TASK 3.7 (4-5 minutes)

You and your friend are asked to arrange some out of school activities. You are discussing all the options to decide which one you would both like to be responsible for.

The student begins the conversation.

Note: Make sure all the options have been discussed.

When discussing each option first use the information that is contrary to what the student says. You may choose to make use of some ideas only.

Do not speak first all the time but ask the student what she/he think about the options.

Invite the student to come up with her/his suggestions, especially if she/he readily agrees with the things you say.

If student says all the time: "What do you think about it?" without expressing her/his own opinion, say: "Sorry, I don't know" or "I'm not sure. How do you feel about it?"

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

initiate and maintain conversation;

come up with suggestions;

give good reasons;

find out her/his partner's attitudes;

invite the partner to come up with suggestions;

agree or disagree with her/his partner's opinion;

reach an agreement by taking into account the partner's attitudes

TASK 3.8 (4-5 minutes)

You are discussing different accommodation possibilities in London.

These are your ideas about each of them:

You don't have to say everything at one go. You should use this information throughout the discussion to encourage the student to say as much as possible. To keep the conversation going you should first say the part that would be contrary to what the student has said. Finally you'll have to come to an agreement but only after you have discussed all the three options. In case the student invites you to come up with your suggestions all the time without sating what she/he thinks, you may say: "Sorry, I'm not sure about it." or "I don't really know. What do you think about it?"

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student will have to demonstrate her/his ability to:

initiate and maintain conversation;

suggest ideas;

express her/his own point of view providing reasons;

express her/his feelings;

find out her/his partner's attitudes and take them into account;

reach an agreement.

TASK 3.9 (4-5 minutes)

The student begins the conversation.

You are talking about a present you would both like to give your friend Ann for her birthday. Make sure that you discuss all the things on the list.

This  is what you think about each option:

When discussing each option first use the information that is contrary to what the student says. You may choose to make use of some ideas only.

Do not speak first all the time but ask the student what she/he think about the options.

Invite the student to come up with her/his suggestions, especially if she/he readily agrees with the things you say.

If student says all the time: "What do you think about it?" without expressing her/his own opinion, say: "Sorry, I don't know" or "I'm not sure. How do you feel about it?"

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

initiate and maintain conversation;

come up with suggestions;

give good reasons;

find out her/his partner's attitudes;

invite the partner to come up with suggestions;

agree or disagree with her/his partner's opinion;

reach an agreement by taking into account the partner's attitudes.

TASK 3.10 (4-5 minutes)

You and your friend are discussing where to take a group of students from GB and the USA.

The student begin the conversation.

When discussing each option first use the information that is contrary to what the student says. You may choose to make use of some ideas only.

Do not speak first all the time but ask the student what she/he think about the options.

Invite the student to come up with her/his suggestions, especially if she/he readily agrees with the things you say.

If student says all the time: "What do you think about it?" without expressing her/his own opinion, say: "Sorry, I don't know" or "I'm not sure. How do you feel about it?"

SKILLS TO BE TESTED:

The student is expected to demonstrate her/his ability to:

initiate and maintain conversation;

come up with suggestions;

give good reasons;

find out her/his partner's attitudes;

invite the partner to come up with suggestions;

agree or disagree with her/his partner's opinion;

reach an agreement by taking into account the partner's attitudes.