Говорение 9 класс  2016 Wombats are exotic animals that only live in Australia. They have become an unofficial symbol of the country. In 1974 a wombat appeared on an Australian stamp for the first time. Since then it has been regularly used on different Australian stamps and coins. Wombats look like little bears and prefer grass to meat. They also love eating berries, plant roots and mushrooms. Like camels, wombats drink little water because there is enough water in fresh grass. Wombats spend most of their life in holes under the ground. With their   strong arms and long nails they are able to dig very long and complex tunnels. Fortunately, wombats have few enemies in the animal world. Most wombats live around 15 years Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. The word ‘tsunami’ can be translated from Japanese as ‘big wave’. It describes a natural process that can be dangerous for people and their homes. Most of the huge waves appear after earthquakes. Most waves are born in the Indian and the Pacific Oceans where volcanoes are active. The mass of water rises from the bottom of the ocean and moves to the shore. It moves at the speed of a plane and can be up to 40 meters high. The wave is very powerful and dangerous. In 2004, a tsunami happened in the Indian Ocean. It was one of most terrible natural disasters in history. It hit 14 countries bordering the Indian Ocean. Thousands of people were killed or went missing.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales. It is located in a national park. It stands at 1085 metres above sea level, and it is often described as the busiest mountain in Great Britain. Snowdon is very popular with tourists. If you are strong and brave enough to get to the top, you can enjoy wonderful views from there. On a clear day, you can see as far as Ireland! During the summer months there is a café at the top. There, tourists can get a welcome cup of tea, or soup if the weather is cold. If you feel too tired to walk back, you can always take the train down the mountain. The mountain railway was built in 1896. It is safe, and there have never been any accidents on this route.   to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. Nowadays solar energy is widely used as an alternative form of power. Solar panels transform the energy from the sun into electricity. The first plane that does not need fuel was constructed in France, in 2015. It uses only the sun's energy. The panels are placed on the huge wings of the plane. It doesn’t fly very fast. Solar energy can make the plane move at only 140 miles an hour. However, the plane is able to travel round the world. It is safe and can successfully cross areas of bad weather. In the future, engineers hope to construct a model that people can fly in. Our dream of environmentally friendly transport may come true very soon. Would you like to take a flight on the solar plane?  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. Most people enjoy watching the night sky. And the brightest object in the sky is the Moon. Every night the Moon rises in the East and sets in the West. It takes about 27 days to go around the Earth, and it’s an interesting fact that we always see the same side of the Moon. The Moon is the closest object to the Earth. It would take us only 13 hours to get to the Moon by rocket. If we were able to travel at the speed of light, it would take a bit less than two seconds. There is a very thin atmosphere on the Moon. Life is not possible there. In spite of this, the Moon can be used as a base for space exploration and even for space tourism. Some space companies say that they will be able to take tourists to the Moon as soon as in 2020. Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. We are always told that we should clean our teeth regularly to keep them healthy and to have fresh breath. It is believed that people started using a kind of paste to clean their teeth around 5000 years ago. However, the ingredients of these tooth powders were very different from ours. For example, the people of ancient Egypt used salt, mint, dried flowers and pepper to create tooth powder. Later, in the 18th century, in some countries in Europe, people brushed their teeth with burnt bread. The first toothpaste appeared in 1890, in Great Britain. At first it was sold in jars. Then special tubes were designed to make the toothpaste more comfortable to use.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. Do you know why it is hot in the summer and cold in the winter? Most people believe that it is because the Earth is closer to the Sun in the summer and farther from it in the winter. But it is not like this at all! In fact, the distance between the Earth and the Sun is largest in July and smallest in January! Scientists suggest that the reason for different summer and winter temperatures is the angle of the Sun’s rays. In the summer, the rays reach the Earth almost at a right angle. Due to this, the rays are not spread out and a smaller area of the planet's surface gets the energy. In the winter, the angle changes and the Sun’s rays are spread out over a larger area. Besides this, the long nights and short days do not give enough time for the land to warm up.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. A robot is a machine that does work for people. The word ‘robot’ appeared in the 1920s and it was first used in a science fiction story. In real life, the robot was invented later, in 1954. There are different kinds of robots which are used in different industries. Most of them are operated with the help of a computer program. Instead of humans, robots do hard and boring work in unpleasant or dangerous environments. They usually work faster and more accurately than people. They never get tired and do not make mistakes. Nowadays robots are often used for domestic needs – to clean houses or to look after sick and elderly people. Scientists say that soon robots will become a normal part of our life, like mobiles and computers today.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. Nowadays people can’t imagine their kitchen without a refrigerator. The first refrigerators appeared at the end of the 18th century. They looked different: they were just iceboxes. The refrigerators of the past were just wooden boxes, sometimes lined inside with metal. People put ice into the box and then placed the food inside to keep it cool. The refrigerator, similar to the one that we have now, was produced by General Electric in 1911, in France. It was very expensive. In those days, with the same money you could buy two cars. Today, in developed countries almost every family has enough money to buy a refrigerator for their kitchen. It’s hard to imagine how difficult and uncomfortable our lives would be without a refrigerator.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. Without the energy from the Sun, the Earth would have no life at all. Nowadays everyone knows that the Sun is a star. Like all stars, the Sun is a great burning ball of gases. To us, it seems large and red. The other stars look white or light blue because they are much farther from us than the Sun. In the past, many people believed that the Earth was the centre of the universe. They thought that the Sun and the stars went round it. Only in 1543, a great Polish scientist published a book in which he tried to prove a different point of view. According to him, the Earth and the other planets moved round the Sun. Those people who supported the scientist were often imprisoned and even killed.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. The carrot is a root vegetable which consists mostly of water and sugar. The carrots that we eat today originated from the wild ones which grew in Europe and Asia. The vegetable tasted sweet and the people began to use it as food. There are two main types of carrots. There are eastern carrots that have dark purple roots and western carrots with orange roots. In fact, orange carrots first appeared in Europe in 1721. Dutch farmers selected orange carrots because orange is the colour of the Dutch Royal Family. Now orange carrots are widely grown all over the world. In modern households carrots are cooked and eaten in different ways. The vegetable is boiled, fried, baked and eaten raw. People also make juice from it.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. Since 2007 high-speed trains have become a common type of transport in Europe. They make it possible to cut travel times by hours. The trains travel at 350 kilometres an hour, and this is not the limit! The only problem for the engineers is the loud noise the trains produce. People living in the areas the trains travel through suffer from the noise greatly. For the passengers, the situation is different. For their comfort, all the carriages are made sound-proof from the inside. Travelling on high-speed trains is comfortable and pleasant. In the future, a high-speed railroad network could cover most of Europe. For example, a trip from Paris to Rome could take only 3 hours!  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. Venus is one of the hottest planets in the Solar system. The temperature on its surface is 482 degrees. This unfriendly place looks much the same as the Earth 4 billion years ago. Both planets were formed from the same gas cloud but Venus lost most of its water and atmosphere. This happened because the planet turns very slowly. As a result, now it has no magnetic field to protect it from the Sun's winds. The planet has turned into a lifeless desert. Most space modules that were sent to Venus, could not work on the planet more than two hours. The acidic clouds and high pressure quickly made them absolutely useless.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. Studies of the atmosphere first received technical support in 1912. Equipment to measure temperature and pressure was invented in Germany. But the question was how to raise it high into the air. In 1921, Russian engineers suggested using planes. The special equipment was put on planes that made regular flights. Thanks to this, scientists got a lot of new information about the structure of the atmosphere. Nowadays scientists use modern flying laboratories to study the structure of clouds at different levels. Unlike the first planes, these laboratories can work in any weather and are able to predict climate changes.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. People have always wanted to discover new things and new worlds. We have built spaceships to go to other planets and are planning to visit other galaxies one day. Meanwhile, we know very little about our own planet. The oceans, which cover 70 percent of the planet, are an unknown world to us. The Pacific Ocean is the largest one. The lowest point on the Earth is also there. It is called Challenger Deep and it was discovered in 1875. The Pacific Ocean stretches from the Arctic Ocean to the coast of Antarctica, but most of its water is in the warm tropics, which makes it warm. A lot of fish and animals live in the Pacific Ocean. The place is still waiting for researchers to discover its secrets for us.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean of the world. It covers the northern polar region of the Earth. The Arctic region is a very cold place. The lowest recorded temperature there is minus 68 degrees. In spite of the cold, a lot of animals live on the Arctic ice. The polar bear is one of them. Now, due to global warming, the polar bear is in a serious trouble. The thing is that polar bears hunt seals and they need ice to do this. The bears wait for seals on the ice, hunt them in the water and go back to the shore. If the ice is too thin, it breaks under the bears’ heavy bodies and they may drown. The situation is getting worse and some researchers say the ocean may become ice-free as soon as 2050.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. In 1642 a French student invented the first mechanical calculator. He was only 18 and the counting machine was a present for his father. The father worked as a tax collector and the young man wanted to make his job easier. The talented inventor made several machines but nobody was interested. The young man was ahead of his time. Many years passed before people realized how useful these machines could be and started mass producing them. Today most mechanical calculators have been replaced with electronic models. These small devices can perform a lot of mathematical operations. You just need to enter the numbers by pressing the keys and you’ll see the final result on the screen in no time.  Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. One day a young man who lived near the lake in a small American town asked himself, “Why can’t people ski on water if they can ski on snow?” With his brother’s help he constructed several models of skis to test his ideas. He experimented on the local lake for a few days and created skis suitable for the water. This happened in 1922. The young man, who was only 18 at that time, didn’t patent his invention. However, he performed a lot of shows across the country that made him and the sport of water skiing popular. Later, he was recognized as the creator of a new sport – water skiing. Water skiing equipment has been greatly improved since that time, and the number of people who enjoy this sport is growing in many countries.   Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud. The ninth planet of the solar system was discovered not long ago. It happened in 1930. Scientists had been hunting for the planet for a long time. They had calculated its probable position but there was no proof that the planet really existed. It was too far away for the telescopes of that time to find it. It’s worth mentioning that the first photos of the planet were taken by a very young researcher. He was only twenty-four and had no formal education in astronomy. However he was deeply involved in the search for the ninth planet. The planet at the edge of the solar system was called Pluto, after the Roman god. The name for the planet was suggested by an 11-year-old British girl. Конец формы Начало формы Speaking  2023    Speaking 2023  Speaking 2023 1 You are going to give a talk about reading books. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10––12 sentences). Remember to say: whether reading is popular with teenagers, and why, or why not; what kind of books you like reading; why many people prefer e-books to paper books; what your attitude to reading is Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about reading books I share the point that reading is popular with teenagers and they do a lot of it: they read from school books, on the Internet, they read books ( for example Harry Potter series).So, they do different kinds of  reading. Actually, I have some reading preferences. I love fantasy, adventure books, horror, science fiction but I read anything. The last book I read was "Три Мушкетера". I chose the book because I saw the film. It's an adventure book. As for e-books, they are cheaper and more comfortable to use than paper books that is why they are so popular. I  find reading exciting I really like it That's all / I wanted to say about reading   3 Task 3. You are going to give a talk about TV. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10––12 sentences). Remember to say: whether watching TV is a popular pastime with teenagers, and why, or why not; how many hours a week you watch TV; what TV programme is the most popular within your family; what your attitude to TV is. You have to talk continuously. Конец формы       Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about watching television. Television is much spoken about nowadays.  I think watching television is still a popular pastime with teenagers because watching TV  is a break from studies , movies are good fun, they can help relax   As for me, I watch television about seven hours a week. Television programmes I like best are:  sports programmes and educational programmes for example Умники и умницы My parents enjoy watching  а skating show and news programmes Well, I find watching television exciting I really like it          That's all / I wanted to say about watching television/ 4 . You are going to give a talk about travelling. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10––12 sentences). Remember to say: why most people enjoy travelling; what people like doing while travelling; what place you would like to go to, and why; what your attitude to travelling is. Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about travelling.  I think people enjoy it because travelling is a break from daily routine and it can help relax.  Actually, people enjoy sightseeing, making friends while travelling. Most people like eating tasty food while travelling. It’s fun! As for my country, I would like to make journeys to Moscow and St. Petersburg because  I haven't been  there Well, travelling is great fun. I like it. That’s all ( I wanted to say about travelling)  https://cloud.mail.ru/public/zUex/Q8h65AC9D Task 3. You are going to give a talk about travelling. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say: why people like travelling in Russia; what means of transport is the most popular for travelling in Russia, and why; what places in Russia you would like to visit; what your attitude to travelling is.  Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about travelling  in Russia I think people enjoy travelling in Russia since Russia is a beautiful country.  In fact, there’s a lot to see  Actually, the best is bus travel which is comfortable and  relatively  inexpensive. As for my country, I would like to make journeys to Moscow and St. Petersburg   because I haven’t been there yet Well, travelling is great fun. I like it. That’s all ( I wanted to say about travelling)  5291EC Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10––12 sentences). Remember to say: what you like about your school most of all; how many lessons a day you usually have; what school subjects you have chosen for your exams, and why;  what your attitude to the number of subjects you have to learn is.   You have to talk continuously. Конец формы       37A3A9 Well, I'd like to share my thoughts about my school. I think School is O'K. I learn different things and meet my friends there.  That's what I like most about my school. I usually have about six or seven lessons a day. You see, I have chosen IT and English for exams because I am good at these subjects In fact, I think the number of subjects I have to learn is not so big That’s all / I wanted to say about my school   A Talk about school life 1 What is your weekday like? 2  What do you like most about your school? 3 Do you prefer classroom learning or online learning? Why? 4 What is your attitude to your school? Well, I'd like to share my thoughts about my school. I start school at 9 o'clock. A lesson is 40 minutes. We also have double lessons.  Lunch time is at half past twelve in my school. Most kids have school dinners, which are usually nice. After lunchtime we have more lessons like PE for example.  We do different sports there. I love gymnastics because I can do jumps and spins. My school finishes at half past fourteen. Some pupils go to after school clubs.  As for me, I go to music club to play the guitar.  School is O'K. I learn different things and meet my friends there.  That's what I like most about my school.  Well, I prefer online learning because I have more free time. That’s all Task 3. You are going to give a talk about school homework You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say: how long it takes you to do your homework; what subject you usually start with, and why; whether schoolchildren should be given more or less homework, and why; what your attitude to school homework is        Well, I'd like to share my thoughts about doing my homework When at school I go to all the lessons and do my homework. I usually don't spend so much time on doing  homework  because I go to after school music club to play the guitar. I always start doing my homework with the subjects which seem easier to me such as languages and maths then I write essays and do tests. I should do this so that I can go to university when I am older. Teachers say I don't work hard and that is why my results aren't fantastic. However, Now I am good at maths, history, geography music and sport.  I would like to study at a school where the teachers don't give too much homework because homework is boring and makes school education challenging.  That's all / I wanted to say about doing homework/ Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10––12 sentences). Remember to say: ·          what your typical school day is like; ·          what subjects at school you find most useful for your future, and why; ·          what you are going to do when you leave school; what your attitude to school life is.       Well, I'd like to share my thoughts about my school. I start school at 9 o'clock. A lesson is 40 minutes. Actually, I have about six or seven lessons a day.Lunch time is at half past twelve in my school. Most kids have school dinners. After lunchtime we have more lessons like PE for example.  We do different sports there. My school finishes at half past fourteen. Some pupils go to after school clubs  As for me, I go to music club to play the guitar. Actually, I find biology and English most useful for my future as I plan to become a doctor and share experience elsewhere in foreign countries I think school is O’K  I really like it      Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your best friend. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say: what people need friends for; how long you and your friend have known each other; what you enjoy doing together; what your attitude to friendship is.  Well, I'd like to share my thoughts about my best friend. Well, I think people need friends to spend time together and have fun   Besides, friends are really helpful Actually, me and my friend have known each other since childhood In fact, we enjoy doing sports and watching movies  together As for me, I find friendship exciting I really like it          That’s all    Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your free time. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say: whether you have a lot of free time, and why, or why not; what you enjoy doing in your free time; what your Sunday afternoons are like; what your attitude to planning your free time is.  ·         Well, I'd like to share my thoughts about my free time. Actually, I don’t have so much free time because I do sports a lot. I play tennis every day. I spend my free time with my friend. We really enjoy watching movies together. It’s fun. I usually spend Sunday afternoons with my family. I really like it. To plan your free time is nice because you can do much more exciting things then  That’s all Task 3. You are going to give a talk about pets. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10––12 sentences). Remember to say: why people keep pets;  what pets are most popular in big cities; whether having pets is a big responsibility, and why; what your attitude to keeping pets is. Well, I'd like to share my thoughts about keeping pets. I think people keep pets because pets give people much love Sure, cats and dogs are most popular in big cities.  Actually, having pets is a big responsibility because you are responsible for their health As for me, I think keeping pets is fun I really like it That’s all  Monologue Introduction: Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about… Well, I’d like to tell you about my views on… Main part 1.  3 sentences 2.   3 sentences 3.  3 sentences Start a new paragraph with the words: Actually, To be honest, You know, Also, By the way, In fact, Of course  Use linking words : for example, like, or, but, because, that’s why Conclusion To sum up, this topic is really important( interesting, exciting, meaningful, urgent- актуальный) and I believe ( think,) people will keep discussing it  ( will always pay attention to it, will always be interested in it) №1. School  (What is your typical day like ?  What is your favourite subject and why ? What do you like most about your school? )   Well, I' d like to share my thoughts about my typical day at school.   I start school at 9 o'clock. A lesson is 45 minutes. We also have double lessons. My favourite lesson is science because I like to find out how things work. Lunch time is at half past twelve in my school. Most kids have school dinners, which are usually nice. After lunchtime we have more lessons like technology for example. Another lesson is PE. We do different sports there. I love gymnastics because I can do jumps and spins. My school finishes at half past fourteen. Some pupils go to after school clubs. As for me, I go to music club to play the guitar.  School is O'K. I learn different things and meet my friends there.  That's what I like most about my school. To sum up, this topic is really interesting and people will keep discussing it.   №2. Books (Is reading still popular with teenagers and why or why not.What kind of books do you like reading? Why do many people prefer e-books to paper books? )  №2. Books (Is reading still popular with teenagers and why or why not. What kind of books do you like reading? Why do many people prefer e-books to paper books? )  Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about teenagers’ attitude to reading . I share the point that reading is popular with teenagers and they do a lot of it: they read from school books, on the Internet, they read books ( for example Harry Potter series).So, they do different kinds of  reading. Actually, I have some reading preferences. I love fantasy, adventure books, horror,  science fiction, but I read anything. The last book I read was "Три Мушкетера". I chose the book because I saw the film. It's an adventure book. I enjoyed the book more than I expected. I would recommend this book.  As for e-books, they are cheaper and more comfortable to use than paper books that is why they are so popular. In fact, e-books help to increase teen's interest in reading. To sum up, this topic is really interesting and people will keep discussing it.    №3.  About your school ( How long does it take you to do your homework?   What subjects  do you usually  start with and why? Schould schoolchildren be given more or less homework and why  ? Well, I'd like to share my thoughts about doing my homework.When at school I go to all the lessons and do my homework. I usually don't spend so much time on doing  homework  because I go to after school music club to play the guitar. I always start doing my homework with the subjects which seem easier such as languages and maths then I write essays and do  tests.I schould do this so that I can go to university when I am older. Teachers say I don't work hard and that is why my results aren't fantastic. However, I am good at maths, history, geography music and sport.  I would like to study at a school where the teachers don't give too much homework because homework is boring and makes school education challenging.  To sum up, this topic is really interesting and I think peopie will keep discussing it. №4.  My career choice.  what job you want to do in the future; ·         what two subjects you think are the most important for your future job, and why; ·         whether your family approve of your career choice or not. Well,I'd like to share my thoughts about choosing a career. Nowadays there are many kinds of jobs, so there is a lot of choice out there. As for my career choice, being an architect is the most suitable job for me since I am keen on buildings. Besides, I know that there will be many different career opportunities when I get my qualification. As a qualified architect I can design buildings, work as an architectural journalist or even as an architectural historian. The good news is that I can earn a high salary. While at school, I need to study maths. Art courses in drawing, design and photography will also be helpful. Added to that, history, English and computer studies will all be needed if I want to do my job well. My family approve of my career choice since my granddad used to be an architect.  To sum up, this topic is really interesting and I think people will keep discussing it.  №5. A talk about the place where you live. Remember to say: -What is your town famous for? -What is your favourite place in the city? Why do you like it? -Are you going to stay in your city after leaving school or move to another place? Well, I'd like to share my thoughts about the place where I live. Towns and cities come in all shapes and sizes.  I love my hometown Revda – a small town in the Urals region. I guess my hometown is famous for its big and interesting museum- Demidov Centre where you can get to know the unique history of Revda. Kabalinskiye springs is one more favourite place of mine . It is very popular in spring and summer. my family like to go to picnic there. In winter we enjoy cross –country skiing in the forest. I can’t imagine living somewhere in another place that’s why I plan to come back after graduating from the university. I hope living in my native town my entire life will make me happy.   To sum up, this topic is really interesting and I think people will keep discussing it.  №6. About your school   What do you like most about your school? ·         What weekday do you find the most difficult, and why? ·         What would you like to change in your school life? 1.   Well I’d like to share my thoughts about my school. 2.   My school provides many good facilities:  friendly atmosphere and good teaching among them. 3. Then, I like that Gymnasium arranges after- school activities for pupils to learn self- defense and show off all their talents. 4. But what I like most about my school is that I meet my friends there. 5.   Actually, I find Monday the most difficult weekday because it’s  hard to have so many difficult lessons  like science just after the day off.  6. You know, when at school I go to all the lessons and do a lot of homework.  7.  I should do this so that I can go to university. 8. Teachers say I am good at maths, history, geography music and languages because I work hard. 8. To be honest, they are right.  9.  But I would like teachers not to give too much homework because homework is boring and makes school education challenging. 10.That is what I would like to change in my school life. 11. To sum up, this topic is really important and I think people will keep discussing it. №7 Language learning 1.  Why lots of people learn foreign languages? 2.  Why have you chosen to do the English exam this year? 3.  What did you do to prepare for your English exam? Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about language learning.  Actually, lots of people learn foreign languages for different purposes: to study abroad, to work abroad or just for travelling. Besides, children have a foreign language as a school subject that’s why they learn foreign languages.  As for me, I am good at English that is why I am taking the English exam this year.  Indeed, I do a lot to prepare well for my English exam: for example I have read many texts aloud, I have written a big deal of personal letters. Apart from that, I do a lot of reading and listening exercises.  To sum up, the topic is really important and I think people will always pay attention to it. № 8. Keeping pets. 1.Why do people keep pets? 2. What pets are the most popular in big cities? 3.Is having a pet a big responsibility? Well, I’d like share my thoughts about keeping pets. I think people have been keeping pets for so many years because pets give people much love. Sure, cats and dogs make best pets that’s why they are the most popular in big cities. Those who keep dogs and cats in big cities think that people should be allowed to bring well – behaved pets in stores and restaurants. Of course, it is important for a child to have a pet because it encourages children to be responsible. Actually, having a pet is a big responsibility because one should feed a pet at least twice a day. If you have a dog as a pet then you should walk your dog every day in any weather. To sum up, this topic is really interesting and I think people will always be interested in it. Task 3.  You are going to give a talk about TV. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes. 1. Is watching TV still a popular pastime with teenagers and why? ( or why not) 2. How many hours a week do you watch TV? 3. What do you dislike most about TV? Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about watching television. Television is much spoken about nowadays. Sure, it has both good and bad points. I I think watching television is still a popular pastime with teenagers because  television is a break from studies , movies are good fun, they can help relax.  On the other hand, watching TV might cause problems. Watching it too much can harm your eyes.  That is what I dislike most about television. As for me, I watch television about seven hours a week. Television programmes I like best are:             To sum up, this topic is really interesting and I think people will always be interested in it discuss it. 1.  Do you watch television a lot?  2. What television programme do you like best?  3. Does television harm your eyes?                                                                                               1. What is good about television?  2. Is television a break from your studies?  3. Do movies help you relax?  You are going to give a talk about your free time.  Remember to say: ·                 Do you have a lot of free time, and why, or why not; ·                     what do you enjoy doing in your free time; ·                     what your Sunday afternoons are like. Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about free time. I think teens have enough free time and they enjoy different free time activities. As for me, I have some free time because I usually don't spend so much time on doing homework. Teachers say I don't work hard however, I am good at many school subjects.  Sure, sports activities and watching television make best ways to unwind .I am a basketball player,  I play for the school team and attend as many of the team`s games as I can .  I enjoy watching TV since television is a break from studies , movies are good fun, they can help relax. Besides, I and my friends bowl for a few hours at the local bowling alley. We just enjoy ourselves there on Sunday afternoons.    To sum up, this topic is really interesting and I think people will always discuss it. Task 3. You are going to give a talk about keeping fit. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10-12 sentences). Remember to say: ·   Why  is a healthy lifestyle  more popular nowadays? ·   What do you do to keep fit? ·   What sports activities are popular with teenagers in your region? You have to talk continuously. Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about a healthy lifestyle . I think nowadays people seem crazy about having a healthy lifestyle because they are more responsible for their health. As for me, I want to enjoy good health and that’s why I joined a gym to work out and get in shape. To stay in shape I also eat a healthy diet which is not high in sugars and fats so I eat much fruit and vegetables . In the morning I eat porridge for breakfast and feel quite happy. Besides, I try to spend much time outdoors and exercise regularly. You know, such sports activities as playing basketball   and skiing are rather popular with teenagers in my region.   To sum up, this topic is really interesting and I think people will always discuss it. The Internet.  1. Why is using the Internet  so popular 2. How can the Internet help students in their studies? 3.Сan the Internet be dangerous and why? Let me share my thoughts about the Internet. Indeed, the Internet is quite popular nowadays since millions of people use the Internet doing different things online:  they send emails, watch videos online, people have profiles on websites like Facebook to communicate. In fact, people spend o lot of time online. As for our school studies, the Internet is really helpful for doing   projects at school. Sure, you can find information for your project in one second. On the other hand, the Internet can be dangerous because of some harmful sites.Teens can get addicted to them.This addiction affects school studies because teenagers spend more time on sites than do studies. To sum up, this topic is really important and I think people will keep discussing it.  The Internet is the biggest evil of our time Some people support the idea that the Internet is the largest curse ever while others take Internet technology as a nice gift. I personally think that the Internet offers loads of benefits. Indeed, one can do different things online: send emails, watch videos, download music files. Besides, people have profiles on websites to communicate. What is more, the Net is a source of information which you can find there in comfortably short period of time. Finally, Internet technology is really helpful for school studies. However, there are opponents of this view who consider the Internet to be the latest addiction. They also state that this addiction affects teens’ studies as they spend much more time on sites than do studies. Teens, especially gamble gamers simply get caught in the Net. Nevertheless, I can’t agree with this point of view since a big deal of teenagers want to be successful in real world and being addicted to virtual world is not their lifestyle choice. Instead, they expect Internet technology to add to their future success. To conclude, although some people find that the Net is far from being good I believe that the Net is not a bad thing. Bad things can not become so increasingly popular with people of all ages.   Task 3. You are going to give a talk about public holidays in Russia. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes. Remember to say: what public holidays are celebrated in Russia; what your favourite public holiday is, and why you like it; how your favourite public holiday is celebrated in your city, town or village. You have to talk continuously.  Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about public holidays in Russia. There are a number of public holidays in Russia. For example: Victory Day celebrated on May 9, Day of people’s Unity celebrated on November 4, International Women’s day celebrated on March 8. My favorite public holiday is Victory Day because it is celebrated in my town by a great number of people. They walk along the main street of the town carrying portraits of their relatives who used to take part in the Great Patriotic War. I always get impressed. To sum up, this topic is really important and I think people will keep discussing it.  A Talk about school 1 What is your weekday like? 2  What do you like most about your school? 3 Do you prefer classroom learning or online learning? Why? 4 What is your attitude to your school? Well, I'd like to share my thoughts about my school. I start school at 9 o'clock. A lesson is 40 minutes. We also have double lessons.  Lunch time is at half past twelve in my school. Most kids have school dinners, which are usually nice. After lunchtime we have more lessons lik PE for example.  We do different sports there. I love gymnastics because I can do jumps and spins. My school finishes at half past fourteen. Some pupils go to after school clubs. As for me, I go to music club to play the guitar.  School is O'K. I learn different things and meet my friends there.  That's what I like most about my school. Well, I prefer online learning because I have more free time. To sum up, this topic is really interesting and people will keep discussing it.   A Talk about watching television 1 Why do people spend time watching television? 2 What do most teenagers prefer: watching TV or browsing the Internet? 3 Is there a TV program you really like? 4 What is your attitude to watching TV as a way to spend your free time? 1. Is watching TV still a popular pastime with teenagers and why? ( or why not) 2. How many hours a week do you watch TV? 3. What do you dislike most about TV?     Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about watching television.  i I I think watching television is still a popular pastime with people because  television is a break from daily routine , movies are good fun, they can help relax. In fact,  some teenagers still like watching television more than browsing the Internet.  As for me, there is a TV programm I like very much. It is ... Well , watching television is O K. I really like it. I watch television in my free time very often. It is fun.              To sum up, this topic is really interesting and I think people will always be interested in it discuss it. A talk about travelling Task 3. You are going to give a talk about travelling. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say: why do people like travelling? what means of transport is the best for travelling, why? what places in Russia would you like to visit ? what is your attitude to travelling?   You have to talk continuously Well, I’d like to share my thoughts about travelling. I think people like it because travelling is a break from daily routine and it can help relax. Actually, the best is coach ( bus) travel which is comfortable and ( relatively) inexpensive. The Eurolines thirty- day pass for young people allows you to make international journeys between 37 European cities for low prices. As for my country, I would like to make journeys to Moscow and St. Petersburg. Well, travelling is great fun. I like it. That’s all ( I wanted to say about travelling)  You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann. …Oh, my friend is so charming! Everybody in the class is ready to help her. But, you know, I sometimes think she’s just using people to get what she wants… …What kind of person is your best friend? When and where did you meet? How do you spend time together?… Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions. Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann. … My older brother has got a new hobby – he has become a mountain biker. I know that mountain biking is a dangerous kind of sport and I worry about him. I would like him to spend more time at home. I wish he had chosen a safer entertainment… …What indoor sports are most popular with teenagers in your country? Why do teenagers often do extreme sports? What kind of sport is your favourite? … Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions. Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. What’s your attitude towards extreme sports? Extreme sports are dangerous but they are popular with teenagers.I guess BMX,bunjy jumping,skydiving are simply heart -stopping actions.Indeed,I fear for extreme sports but I admire people who can compete like this.I think it makes them proud of themselves.        1.Do you fear for extreme sports? 2.Do you think extreme sports are dangerous? 3.Should extreme sports be banne?  1.Are you an extreme sports fan? 2.How do you find skydiving? 3.Are extreme sportsmen proud of themselves? 16. Some people go in for sports, while others like to watch sports competitions? Which is better to watch or to participate? What is your favorite sport? Sport plays a very important role in the life of every person.It helps to keep fit and healthy. As far as I am concerned my fafourite sport is gymnastics. I started to do it in a sports club in my early childhood.We practised twice a week doing a lot of various exercises.I enjoyed it greatly because i was gradually making progress and my performance improved .i can`t say that i am actively involved in sport and gymnastics in particular, but it is a pleasure for me to watch championships and Olympiads on TV when the best gymnasts of the world both men and women display the perfection of controlling the body.Gymnastics always brings enjoyment to me whether i do it myself or watch it on TV.                     1.What helps you to keep fit and healty?2.Does sport bring enjoyment to you?3.Do you enjoy watching  sports programmes?                                                                                                                     1.Do you attend any sports club?2.What sport do you do? 3.What is your favourite sport?