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Oral examination

9th form 2013

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1. Choosing a career is not always easy. A lot of people are encouraged by their teachers, parents, friends. Some of  them are influenced by certain events. Say what job you would like to try in future, what jobs can be attractive, what unusual jobs you know.

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

Card 2

1. Great Britain has a very interesting system of education. There is state and private education in Great Britain. Speak about the system of secondary education in Britain and various types of schools.

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

Card 3

1. What would you tell your foreign friends about traditional Russian holidays and celebrations? What do you think your British friends will tell you about their traditional holidays and celebrations?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

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1. You are going to spend a month with an American or British family. What do you think will be interesting for your host family to learn about you?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

Card 5

1. A modern shopping centre often looks like a city under one roof. They are ideal places to spend your money. Advise your friend who knows nothing about English shops where to go to buy food, clothes, presents and souvenirs in London.

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

Card 6

1. Some people believe that inventions occur as the need arises. Why are the scientists called makers of the modern world? What famous people from Russia would you tell your foreign friends about? Which famous British and American people do you admire? What made/makes them famous?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

Card 7

1. Virtual reality is the technology that allows users to interact with computer-simulated images. Say how computers and the Internet are going to affect our lives. Say what advantages a computer gives to a user.

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

Card 8

1. Thousands of people travel every day. As a rule, people travel for pleasure or on business and they want to see countries and continents, modern cities and ancient towns. Speak about different ways of travelling. What countries are popular among tourists and why?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

Card 9

1. If you have chosen a hobby according to your character and taste you are lucky because your life becomes more interesting. What are the most popular free time activities for British and Russian teenagers? What activities do you like? Why?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

Card 10

1. It’s common knowledge that newspapers report the news. They also interpret events behind the news. Speak about British newspapers.

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

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1. Probably the most popular of the mass media nowadays is television. There are many advantages and a lot of disadvantages of having it. Can you name some? What programme on TV would you try not to miss? Why?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

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1. The official name of our homeland is the Republic of the Russian Federation. Its capital is the city where a lot can be seen and much can be done. Prove that Russia is the largest country in the world.

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

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1. You are a part of environment. Say what environment is; whether people nowadays understand how important it is to solve the environmental problems that endanger people’s lives; what the most serious environmental problems are and comment on them.

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

Card 14

1. Growing up can cause problems. Some people think that school years are the happiest days in people’s lives. Can you say that you have been happy at school? Why? Do you have any problems with your friends, your parents and other people around you? How do you cope with these problems?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

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1. It goes without saying that sport helps people to keep fit, to be healthy and strong. It  also helps to cope with stress and gives a break from work and studying. But we shouldn’t forget about healthy food and good sleep too. How do you look after your health?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

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1. The UK is constitutional monarchy. The Head of State is the Queen. But she doesn’t rule. The British Parliament consists of two chambers. Speak about this interesting country, about its climate and weather, about its traditions and sights.  

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

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1. Young people are fond of different styles of music. What kinds are popular now? What kind of music do you like? Why?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

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1. What are traditional British kinds of sports? Are they popular in Russia? What kinds of sport is your family interested in? Do you like to watch sports competitions? Which is better: to watch or to participate?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

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1. Books not only teach us, they stir our imagination, expand the boundaries of the familiar world, and fill our life with great expectation of joy and happiness. They give us a unique chance to link up with authors lived hundreds of years ago. Prove that books play a very important role in our life.  

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.

Card 20

1. English is taught in almost all the countries of the world. Learning English is becoming more popular in Russia. Why do people learn English? Do you think you can do without English in your future life?

2. Read the text and do the following tasks:

1) Read the first passage aloud and translate it;

2) Read the whole text and make its short summary expressing your personal opinion on it.