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1 вопрос
№3640

Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project  “Communication”. You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. 

In 2.5 minutes be ready to:

  • explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;

  • mention the advantages (1–2) of the two types of communication;

  • mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two types of communication;

  • express your opinion on the subject of the project — which way of communication you prefer and why.

You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

       

2 вопрос
№3643

You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.


Tapescript for Task 3

Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Teenagers Round the World Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss teenagers’ attitude to sports. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.

Interviewer: Do you know any outstanding Russian sportsmen? What are they famous for? 

Interviewer: How are children encouraged to do sports in schools? 

Interviewer: What sports events have you participated in? What are your impressions about it? 

Interviewer: Do you prefer to watch sports events on TV or live? Why? 

Interviewer: What sport would you like to take up in the future? 

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.

3 вопрос
№4159

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Peter who writes:

From: Peter

To: russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Reading

…Reading books is my favourite pastime. Is reading important to you? Why? How do you like to spend your leisure time? What is your parents’ attitude to your hobbies and interests? 

Yesterday was my father’s birthday … 

Write an email to Peter. In your message: - answer his questions; - ask 3 questions about his father’s birthday. Write 100-140 words. Remember the rules of email writing.
4 вопрос
№4160

Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

Birds live everywhere. They vary from pigeons in big cities to penguins in the Antarctic. However, all birds have similar features. For example, they all have wings. Still, not all of them can fly. All birds also have feathers. In fact, birds are the only living animals that have feathers. Birds build nests, in which female birds lay eggs.  Birds are warm-blooded. It means that their body temperature stays about the same. It doesn’t depend much on the temperature of their surroundings. Mammals, including humans, are also warm-blooded.  Birds have always fascinated people. Many people keep birds as pets. We also enjoy watching them in the wild or at zoos. In addition, farmers raise chickens, ducks and geese for their meat and eggs. Also, some people are quite fond of bird hunting.
5 вопрос
№4161

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

The best bicycle trip! 

You are considering going on a bicycle trip and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are going to ask four direct questions to find out about the following: 1) minimum age; 2) preparation; 3) number of people in the group; 4) accommodation for the night; 5) duration of the trip. You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
6 вопрос
№4210

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Patrick who writes:

From: patrick@mail.uk

To: russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: A lesson to remember


…At school we talked about the events in the history of our country that we can be proud of. What is the event in the history of Russia that you are most proud of? What historical person do you think best represents the values of your country? Why is it important to know the history of your country? 


During the holidays my friends and I always help our local environment protection organizations… 

Write an email to Patrick. In your message: - answer his questions; - ask 3 questions about the local environment protection organizations. Write 100-140 words. Remember the rules of email writing.
7 вопрос
№4213

Imagine that you are doing a project on why some Zetlanders refuse to do sports regularly. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey (see the table below).

Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project.

The survey question: 

Why do you refuse to do sports regularly?

Reasons

Number of respondents (%)

No pleasure 

48

No motivation 

18

Too expensive

13

No time for it

11

Nobody to share it with 

10

Write 200-250 words. Use the following plan: — make an opening statement on the subject of the project; — select and report 2-3 facts; — make 1-2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments; — outline a problem that can arise if a person does not do sports regularly and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving your opinion on how to motivate people to do sports.
8 вопрос
№4214

Imagine that you are doing a project on how Zetlanders choose a place for their holidays. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey (see the pie chart below).

Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project.

The survey question: 

What is the most important factor for you when choosing a place for your holidays?

Write 200-250 words. Use the following plan: — make an opening statement on the subject of the project; — select and report 2-3 facts; — make 1-2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments; — outline a problem that one can face when choosing a place for one’s holidays and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving your opinion on how to choose a place for your holidays.
9 вопрос
№4216

Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

Polar regions are often dark with freezing winds, and they receive little rain. Only the toughest can survive in such unwelcoming conditions. Polar animals have developed various mechanisms to protect themselves from the harsh climate. Penguins, for instance, huddle together to stay warm. The ones on the outside of the huddle aren’t so well protected from the cold, so they take turns standing in the middle. A lot of animals have got thick coats or long feathers, like the snowy owl, whose feathers are long enough to cover its legs. Larger animals lose heat more slowly than smaller ones, so many Arctic animals are quite big. A male polar bear can weigh up to 800 kilos. It’s not only animals that need to wrap up warm – plants do too. They have a lot of tiny overlapping leaves that completely cover the short stem. Plants can also stop growing if it’s too cold and start growing again when the weather becomes better.
10 вопрос
№4217

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Enjoy an exciting sea trip!

You are considering taking a trip and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are going to ask four direct questions to find out about the following: 1) duration of the trip; 2) type of sailboat; 3) price for one; 4) special equipment needed. You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
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