Ситуации к экзамену от Зубрилиной И.В.

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III. Let’s talk about accommodation.

1)        Let’s talk about accommodation. Tell about the house/flat you live in.

2)        Do you agree that living in a flat is better than living in a house? Prove your point of view.

3)        Ask me what my flat/house looks like.

4)        Most newlyweds have some doubts whether to build their own house or buy a spacious flat. What can you advise them?

5)        Explain why people want to make their houses more environmentally friendly.

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III. Let’s talk about the education.

1) Let’s talk about education. Does school provide young people with knowledge and experience they need in life?

2) Do you agree that “teachers open the door but you must enter it by yourself”? Prove your point of view.

3) Ask me about my school life.

4) What ideas from Belarusian school can you advise a teacher from Great Britain to use in British schools?

5) Imagine that you are working as a teacher at our school. Would you find this job interesting?

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III.     Let’s talk about the environment.

1) Let’s talk about the environment. What can people do to protect nature?

2) Do you agree that everybody must take care of nature? Prove your point of view.

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

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

5) Comment on the saying “Think globally, do locally”.

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III.     Let’s talk about Belarus.

1) Let’s talk about Belarus. Are you proud of your Motherland?

2) Do you agree that Belarus is worth being visited? Prove your point of view.

3) What questions about Belarus can puzzle you?

4) Give advice to a foreigner who wants to spend an unusual weekend in Belarus.

5) They say that Belarus is at the crossroads of Europe. Explain why.

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III. Let’s talk about Great Britain.

1)             Let’s talk about Great Britain. Would you like to visit Britain?

2) Do you agree that Great Britain is a country of traditions? Prove your point of view.

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

4) Give me a piece of advice on what sights to see in London.

5) Explain why Britain is so popular among tourists.

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III.     Let’s talk about science and modern technologies.

1)   Let`s talk about science and modern technologies. What is the role of science in our fast-moving world?

2)   Do you agree that technological achievements are changing our life?

3)   What would you ask a famous scientist about?

4)   Advise me what gadget to buy.

5)   Explain why people are becoming more dependent on high-tech devices.

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III. Let’s talk about art.

1) Let`s talk about arts. What kind of art do you enjoy most?

2) Do you agree that people of different age prefer different kinds of art?

3) Ask me about the performance or the concert I have visited recently.

4) Give me some advice on what museum or exhibition to visit.

5) Explain why a lot of people don`t understand modern art.

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III.     Let’s talk about your future career.

1) Let’s talk about your future career. What is your idea of an ideal job?

2) Some people think that it is necessary to have a good command of a foreign language to get a good job. Do you agree with this?

3) Imagine that you are an employer at the job interview. What questions would you ask a person applying for the job?

4) What would you advise a person who is about to go to a job interview?

5) Explain what things people should take into consideration when choosing a career?

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III.     Let’s talk your family.

1)   Let’s talk about family. What is family for you?

2)    Do you agree that family ties are the strongest?

3)   What will you ask your British friend about his\her family?

4)   What can you advise people who want to have a close and happy family?

5)   They say parents and children have difficulties in understanding each other because of the generation gap. What is your attitude to this problem?

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III. Let’s talk about youth and society.

1) Let’s talk about youth and society. Do many young people in Belarus take an active part in the life of modern society?

2) Not all Belarusian teenagers have joined youth organizations. What stops them?

3) What would you ask a leader of a youth organization about?

4) What Belarusian youth organization would you recommend your friend to join?

5) Explain why young people organize clubs and societies?

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III. Let’s talk about the mass media.

1)   Let’s talk about the mass media. What is implied under the term «mass media»?

2) Do you agree that thanks to mass media the whole world has become a «global village»? Prove your point of view.

3) Ask me about the mass media I prefer and their role in my life.

4) Convince me that a mobile is a necessity for every teenager.

5) Explain why many people say that newspapers, radio and TV will lose their popularity and importance soon.

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III.     Let’s talk about the mass media.

1) Let’s talk about the mass media. What is the role of mass media in the life of contemporary society?

2) Do you agree that all means of communication are very effective? Prove your point of view.

3) What can you ask a British teenager about the mass media in his\her country?

4) My cousin spends a lot of time chatting online; it makes all the family angry. What can you advise in such a situation?

5) Can the Internet replace other mass media? What is your opinion?

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III.     Let’s talk about international cooperation.

1) Let’s talk about international cooperation. Why do people create international organizations?

2) Do you agree that our republic has contributed a lot to the resolution of global issues and builds up mutually beneficial relations with other countries? Prove your point of view.

3) Ask me about the activities of our country on the international arena.

4) Which cultural event held in Belarus would you recommend your foreign friends to visit?

5) Explain why contacts between countries are necessary for their development.

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III. Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes.

1)                 Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes. Do you have any associations with “a typical British”, “a typical American”, “a typical Belarusian”?

2) Do you agree that stereotypes give a true picture of a national character? Prove your point of view.

3) Ask a British teenager what British people are like.

4) Your friend is going to visit the USA, advise him\her how to behave and treat the Americans.

5) How would you describe Belarusian people?

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III.     Let’s talk about outstanding people.

1)   Let’s talk about outstanding people. Would you like to be famous?

2) Do you agree that nowadays a lot of teenagers want to become famous? Prove your point of view.

3) What would you ask a well-known person about?

4) What can you advise a person who wants to get success and become famous?

5) Society has a special attitude to great and famous people. How can you comment on it?

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III.     Let’s talk about tourism.

1) Let’s talk about tourism. What role does it play in modern life?

2) Do you agree that travelling with friends is much more interesting than travelling with parents? Prove your point of view.

3) Imagine you are going to another country on holiday. What would you ask a travel agent about?

4) What can you advise a person who doesn’t know where to spend his/her holiday?

5) What opportunities does tourism around Belarus give to foreign tourists?

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III. Let’s talk about accommodation.

1)                 Let’s talk about different types of housing. What type do you like most?

2)                 East or West, home is best. Do you agree with this proverb?

3)                 Imagine that you are going to rent a flat. What would you ask your landlord about?

4)                 People want to make their houses cozier and more comfortable. Advise them what to start from.

5)                 Explain why young people prefer living in a flat to living in a house.

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III.     Let’s talk about your family.

1) Let’s talk about family. What role does it play in each person’s life?

2) Do you agree that family traditions make family ties stronger? Prove your point of view.

3) What questions would you ask a family psychologist?

4) What can you advise people who want to get on well with their parents?

5) Comment on the saying "Blood is thicker than water"

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III. Let’s talk about your future career.

1)                 Let’s talk about your future career. Is it easy to make the right choice?

2)   Do you agree that it is necessary to have a good command of a foreign language to get a good job?

3)   What questions will you ask your future employer at a job interview?

4)   Give some advice to a school leaver on what he\she needs to think about while choosing future career.

5)                 Would you rather take up a challenging but not very well-paid job or a monotonous well-paid job? Explain your choice.

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III. Let’s talk about Belarus.

1) Let’s talk about Belarus. What is our republic famous for?

2) Do you agree that Belarus has a glorious past? Prove your point of view.

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

4) What sights in our country belonging to the world heritage would you advise a foreigner to visit?

5) You are asked to write an article about Belarus for an international student magazine. What will you write about?

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III. Let’s talk about any English-speaking country.

1)       Let’s talk about the USA/Canada/Australia. What do you know about this country?

2)       Do you agree that this country is worth visiting? Explain why.

3)      What would you ask a teenager from this country about?

4)      Advise me what places of interest to visit in this country.

5)      Explain why this country is so popular among tourists.

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III.     Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes

1)   Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes. Do you follow any stereotypes or prejudices?

2)   Do you agree that people belonging to one nation have a lot in common? Prove your point of view.

3)   Ask an American teenager what American people are like.

4)                 Your friend is going to visit Great Britain, advise him\her how to behave and treat the British.

5)             What stereotypes connected with the Belarusians do you know?

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III.     Let’s talk about youth and society.

1) Let’s talk about youth and society. Do you belong to any youth organization?

2) Do you agree that active social activities make the life of young people more interesting? Prove your point of view.

3) What would you ask a British teenager about youth movement in Great Britain?

4) What would you advise a person who is going to join a youth organization?

5) Explain what makes young people join youth organizations.

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III.     Let’s talk about education.

1)        Let’s talk about education. What can you tell about your studying at school?

2)        Do you agree that our school gives a person a good start in life? Prove your point of view.

3)        Ask a British teenager about his/her school.

4)        What would you advise a primary school pupil who doesn't want to study?

5)        People often come back to school and meet their teachers and former classmates. Explain why.

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III. Let’s talk about tourism.

1)                 Let’s talk about tourism. Is modern life possible without travelling?

2)                 Do you agree that changing places is a good rest? Prove your point of view.

3)                 What questions would you ask a guide on a tour around London?

4)                 Advise me which type of tourism to take to.

5)                 Explain why tourism is so important for many countries.