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1 вопрос
№3375

Imagine that you are doing a project on what book genres are popular among teenagers in Zetland. 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: 

________

Book genre

Number of respondents (%)

Adventure

55.4

Detective/war/spy stories

55.3

Sports stories

49.2

Animal stories

27.2

Romance

17.6

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 with reading and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving your opinion on the importance of reading for teenagers.
2 вопрос
№3376

Imagine that you are doing a project on what people use their smartphones for in Zetland. 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.

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 with using smartphones and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving your opinion on the role of smartphones in our life.
3 вопрос
№3377

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.

It is very difficult to say when the picture postcards originated. The evolution of the picture postcard reflects the history of the post service in the world. It is also connected with innovations in printing and photography. We may say the history of the picture postcard started with the postal reform in the UK in the 19th century. This reform made the cost of domestic mail delivery very cheap. The person who wanted to send the mail had to pay for it. A stamp was a way to show that you paid for your mail. Sending mail became popular. People were interested in nice paper and envelopes for their letters. That was the time when a scientist from Austria offered to make cards for sending short messages. Everybody liked the idea very much. The first postcards had very simple designs, but now you can buy beautiful cards with various pictures on them.
4 вопрос
№3378

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. You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
5 вопрос
№3379

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 summer holidays. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.

Interviewer: What part of Russia do you live in? What’s the weather like in summer there?

Interviewer: What else would you like our listeners to know about your region?

Interviewer: What can you tell us about your family?

Interviewer: How did you spend your summer holidays when you were a kid?

Interviewer: How would you like to spend your summer holidays in 10 years?

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.

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6 вопрос
№3380

Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Life without gadgets”. 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 books;

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

  • express your opinion on the subject of the project — whether you would like to live without gadgets and why.

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

7 вопрос
№3615

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

From: Oscar@mail.uk 

To: russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Food

…My mom decided that now we have to eat only healthy food, and I totally agree with her! What do you eat for breakfast? What is your favourite food? What do you think about fast food? 

Yesterday I started reading a book about happiness… 

Write an email to Oscar. In your message: - answer his questions; - ask 3 questions about the book. Write 100-140 words. Remember the rules of email writing.
8 вопрос
№3620

Imagine that you are doing a project on why computer games are popular among teenagers in Zetland. 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 are computer games popular among teenagers in Zetland?

Reasons

Number of respondents (%)

Looking for entertainment

46

Making new friends

21

Improving mental skills

13

Developing hand-eye coordination 

11

Seeking relaxation 

9

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 with playing computer games and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving your opinion on the role of computer games in teenagers’ life.
9 вопрос
№3621

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.

A long time ago men learnt how to make structures with walls and roofs to protect themselves from bad weather and wild animals. These ancient structures were quite primitive and very different from modern buildings. Still, they gave people shelter and comfort which they needed. Now there are many types of buildings in the world. They vary in size, shape and function. There are several factors which influence the construction of a building. Firstly, builders need to consider which building materials are available or suit better. Secondly, they must know what a building is going to be used for. Moreover, they should think about land prices and climate in the area where they are going to construct a building. It is not a very good idea to build a house with big windows in the north or construct a lot of detached houses in the city centre where land is very expensive.
10 вопрос
№3623

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

An individual approach to everyone in our clinic!

You are considering going to the clinic and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following: 1) location; 2) public transport; 3) types of doctors; 4) family discounts. You have 20 seconds to ask each question.