Задания на основе экзаменов прошлых лет

Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Seasons”. 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 seasons; — mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two seasons; — express your opinion on the subject of the project – say which of the seasons presented in the pictures you preferred as a child and why. You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously. [рис.] Foto 1 [рис.] Foto 2

Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “To make or to buy — that is the question”. 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 these two ways of getting new clothes; — mention the disadvantages (1–2) of these two ways of getting new clothes; — express your opinion on the subject of the project — which way of getting new clothes you prefer and why. You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously. [рис.] Photo 1 [рис.] Photo 2

Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project "Communication." You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. 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. [рис.] Photo 1 [рис.] Photo 2

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.

Study the advertisement. Join our roller skating club! [рис.] You are considering joining the roller skating club 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) minimum age; 2) special clothes; 3) roller skates rental; 4) competitions. You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Study the advertisement. Seaside Hotel: Stay with us and enjoy the best service! [рис.] You are considering staying at the Seaside Hotel 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) average price for one night; 2) location; 3) student discounts; 4) time of payment. You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Study the advertisement. Join our fitness club! [рис.] You are considering going to the fitness club 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. Programmes for beginners. 3. Special equipment needed. 4. Qualified coaches. You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

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. Acid rain is a serious environmental problem these days. Basically, we have acid rain when water in the atmosphere mixes with dangerous gases and then falls onto the ground. It can fall as rain, snow, dust or even fog. When it comes into contact with animals, plants and even buildings or cars, it does a lot of harm to them. It also damages the soil. If it gets into a river or a lake, water creatures there suffer, too. It is obvious that acid rain is caused by air pollution. Factories and plants send smoke into the air. People burn fossil fuels to produce energy. They also drive their cars or use public transport instead of using their bikes or walking. Sometimes acid rain happens because of volcanic activity or other natural causes, but in most cases, it is man-made. We should consider our environmental footprint seriously and start doing everything we can to stop acid rain.

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. Horses are beautiful and powerful animals that can be found in almost every country in the world. They have oval-⁠shaped hooves, long tails, short hair and long, slender legs. Horses have long been domesticated by people. In the past, they were the most common means of travelling and transportation. Farmers also used them as a source of motive power. Today, horses still serve in work roles. However, they are just as common for sport, recreation and hobby. Domestication of horses has led to wide variations in the characteristics of breeds of horses. They vary from very slim to massive. Some horses are built for speed, strength or steadiness. The most valuable ones are certainly a combination of these important qualities. Horses are highly social herd animals. They prefer to live in a group. There is always a dominant horse in the herd, while others obey it. The dominant horse directs the behaviour of others.

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.

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. Thanks to their industries, British towns grew into cities in the late 1800s. Many people became much better off, and their standards of living improved greatly. Rich families even had houses with bathrooms. At that time the British took advantage of new railway lines built to carry people and goods from one part of the country to another. For the first time people could travel long distances quickly and cheaply. Steam engines were used to power locomotives as well as boats. One more improvement was the setup of a cheap postal service. Streets were lit by gas lamps, so they became safe. Special men lit the lamps every evening. People could also travel around the city cheaply using the horse-⁠drawn buses. Some people, even women, started to ride bicycles. So, Great Britain and the British people were celebrating their wealth.

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. People all over the world love Christmas. In English-⁠speaking countries it is the 25th of December. It is a time for buying and giving presents, having parties and being with family. People start to get ready for Christmas in late October or early November. Shop keepers decorate their shops with lights. They do it because shoppers start to look for presents. Shops are very busy at this time and stay open late. People with family and friends in other countries often send them cards and presents. Everyone begins to make plans for the coming holiday. Most people buy Christmas trees and put them inside the house. They put colourful decorations on them. They also sing carols. Children enjoy Advent calendars with little doors for each day until Christmas. Every day they open a new door and see a picture or a chocolate inside.

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. People all over the world love Christmas. In English-⁠speaking countries it is the 25th of December. It is a time for buying and giving presents, having parties and being with family. People start to get ready for Christmas in late October or early November. Shop keepers decorate their shops with lights. They do it because shoppers start to look for presents. Shops are very busy at this time and stay open late. People with family and friends in other countries often send them cards and presents. Everyone begins to make plans for the coming holiday. Most people buy Christmas trees and put them inside the house. They put colourful decorations on them. They also sing carols. Children enjoy Advent calendars with little doors for each day until Christmas. Every day they open a new door and see a picture or a chocolate inside..

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. When you look at a coffee bean, it’s really hard to believe that such a small thing is so important for so many people. Coffee is the world’s second most traded thing. It is by all means one of the most popular drinks ever. Statistics says that the major part of the planet population drink coffee. Some prefer black coffee, that is coffee served without milk. Others like white coffee — coffee with milk. However, few people know enough about coffee beans. First of all, coffee beans are actually not beans. They are the pits of a fruit. In fact, coffee comes from coffee cherries and they are only called beans because they look a bit like other beans. Secondly, most of the world’s coffee comes from one country. Brazil is by far the largest producer of coffee in the world selling nearly a third of all the coffee drunk in the world.

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 tree is a woody plant of a big size, usually over 20 feet high. It grows with a single trunk with branches on the upper part. The parts of a tree are the leaves and needles, buds, cones and flowers, branches and twigs, a trunk or a stem and roots. The world’s tallest tree is situated in California, the USA. The world’s oldest tree is also in California. It is more than 4600 years old. Trees have many important functions. For example, they help prevent erosion. They also provide building materials. Many trees are grown by people because of their edible fruits and nuts. Without trees it would be difficult for people to breathe. Trees keep our air supply fresh. They take in harmful gases and produce oxygen. In fact, this is the way trees and other plants make their food. One large tree can provide a day’s oxygen for up to four people.

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. People have enjoyed sports for thousands of years. Children, men and women play sports both for pleasure and for challenge. Every sport involves physical skill. Every sport has a set of rules that the players of the sport follow. In some sports one person competes against other individuals. Examples of these sports include boxing, tennis and so on. In many games one team competes against the other team. People can go in for winter and summer sports. Summer sports are typical for warmer countries. Those who live in regions that experience cold winters have long enjoyed ice skating, skiing, and sledding. These activities have grown immensely in popularity over the years. Today thousands of resorts cater to the winter tourist trade, and millions of people each year take winter sports vacations.

38.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on how Zetlanders help raise awareness about the environment. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey conducted among Zetlanders (see the table below). Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project. The survey question: How do you help raise awareness about the environment? Choose one option Options | Number of respondents (%) Participate in local clean-up events | 37 Reduce my own waste | 20 Support environmental organisations | 16 Educate friends and family | 14 Share information online | 13 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 related to neglecting environmental issues and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of protecting our planetʼs ecology. 38.2. Imagine that you are doing a project on school clubs. You have found some data on the subject – the results оf a survey conducted among Zetland school students (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 your priority in reading and discussing the news in social networks? [рис.] Write 200–250 words. Usе thе 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 related to school club attendance and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of attending school clubs.

38.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on how teenagers in Zetland spend their summer. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey (see the table below). Comment on the data in the table and give your opinion on the subject of the project. The survey question: What is your favourite summer activity? Summer activity | Number of respondents (%) Going to the beach | 35 Swimming in the lake | 24 Fishing | 21 Biking | 11 Hiking | 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 one can face when planning their free time during the summer and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of staying active in the summer. 38.2. Imaginе that you arе doing a projеct on the role of modern technology in the lives of the teenagers in Zetland. You havе found somе data on thе subjеct — thе rеsults of a survеy (sее thе piе chart bеlow). Comment on the data in the pie chart and give your opinion on the subject of the project. The survey question: What kind of modern technology do you use the most? [рис.] 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 using modern technology and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of using modern technology.

38.1. Imagine that you are doing a project on why some Zetlanders move to big cities. You have found some data on the subject — the results of the opinion polls (see the table below). Comment on the data in the table and give your opinion on the subject of the project. Reasons | Number of respondents (%) To get a new job | 34 To develop one’s business | 27 To get a better education | 26 To have more entertainment | 8 To make new friends | 5 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 moving to a big city and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on living in a big city. 38.2. Imaginе that you arе doing a projеct on what school project topics are popular among Zetland teenagers. You havе found somе data on thе subjеct — thе rеsults of thе opinion polls (sее thе pie chart bеlow). Comment on the data in the pie chart and give your opinion on the subject of the project. School project topics popular among Zetland teenagers [рис.] Write 200−250 words. Usе thе 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 doing a school project and suggest a way of solving it; — conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of school projects.

You have received an email message from your English-⁠speaking pen-⁠friend Simon: From: Benjamin@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@ege.ru Subject: City Day ...I’m doing a project on “Holidays in Different Countries of the World.” I’ve heard that many Russian cities celebrate a special holiday called City Day. Do you have it in your region? What events typically take place on this day? What do you and your family usually do on this day? ...Last week I took part in a photo competition ... Write an email to Benjamin. In your letter: — answer his questions; — ask 3 questions about the photo competition. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of email writing.

You have received an email message from your English-⁠speaking pen-⁠friend Adam: From: Adam@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@ege.ru Subject: Films ...Last week I went to the cinema with my friends. Do you like going to the cinema and why? How often do you go to the cinema and who do you go with? What kinds of films do you like to watch in the cinema? By the way, I have started taking swimming lessons... Write a letter to Adam. In your letter: — answer his questions; — ask 3 questions about the swimming lessons. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of email writing.

You have received an email message from your English-⁠speaking pen-⁠friend Harley: From: Harley@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@ege.ru Subject: Family … For the first time in my life, I’ve participated in a school swimming competition, and my family supported me so much! What’s the best thing about your family? What do you usually talk to your parents about? Do you prefer spending your free time with family or friends and why? I’m going to a summer arts camp in August… Write an email to Harley. In your message: — answer his questions; — ask 3 questions about the summer arts camp. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

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

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