Give a talk about the kind of career you are interested in.
Student Card № 1
Task 1
Give a talk about holidays
Remember to say:
· what holidays your family celebrate
· what your favourite holiday is, why
· what you like more: giving presents or getting presents
I’d like to tell you about holidays. There are many holidays in our country. They are: New Year's Day, Christmas, Women's Day, Victory Day, May Day and others. I like New Year's Day, it is my favourite holiday. The weather is usually fine and there is a lot of snow everywhere. My father buys a New Year's tree. I like to decorate it with toys, little coloured lights and a beautiful star on the top. My mother and grandmother prepare our holiday supper. I make a cake. At 12 o'clock we are sitting at the table and we are glad to see the New Year in. The New Year's Day is always connected with our new hopes and dreams. It is a pleasant moment to get presents on the New Year's Eve. I like to get many nice useful things from my parents and relatives. My parents put their presents under the New Year's tree. We don't go to bed till morning, we watch TV, dance, eat tasty things. I enjoy this holiday very much. That’s all I’d like to tell you about holidays.
Student Card № 2
Тask 1
Give a talk about England
Remember to say:
· general information
· Romans in Britain
· Beefeaters
I’d like to tell you about England. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. It consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. England is a political and economical center of Great Britain. The official language of the country is English. Saint George is the patron saint of England and the flower of England is the rose. British Isles were conquered several times. The most famous conquers were Romans. The Romans were in England from 55 BC to 410 AD. They built roads and many important cities. There are many Roman remains in England such as temples, amphitheatres and villas. London is the capital of England and the UK. It has got a long and magnificent history, many customs and legends. One of significant sight of London, the Tower is guarded be Beefeaters. They are the guardians of the Crown Jewels. They usually wear the uniform of dark blue and red. The Beefeaters care for the ravens which live in the Tower. There is a legend that Britain is while these black birds live in the Tower.
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STUDENT CARD № 3
Task 1
Give a talk about Great Britain
Remember to say:
× general information
× Saints and emblems, Union Jack
× British food
I’d like to tell you about Great Britain. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. It consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The capital of the country is London. The official head of the state at the moment is Queen Elizabeth II. She is also the monarch of many other states in the world. The official language of the country is English. Every part of Great Britain has got its symbol and patron. Saint George is the patron saint of England and the flower of England is the rose. Scotland’s patron saint is Saint Andrew and the symbol is the thistle. The patron saint of Wales is Saint David and Welsh symbol is daffodil. Union Jack is the name of British flag. The flag is the symbol of unity. It is a combination of saints’ patrons flags. There are many different types of food from different parts of Britain. For example Bara brith is a sweet bread with raisins from Wales. That’s all I’d like to tell you about Great Britain.
STUDENT CARD №4
Тask 1
Give a talk about TV
Remember to say:
· why TV is important in modern society
· what your favourite TV programme is
· what you prefer: watching TV or reading a book, why
I’d like to tell you about TV. I would like to tell you about TV. TV is real popular way for people to learn about what’s happening in the world. There are so many programmes on TV that you can always choose the one that you like. I watch TV every day. It has already become a part of my life. I usually watch it after school. Unfortunately, I watch TV very often and for a long time. But I just watch it while I do my homework. At the weekends I watch TV in the evening with my family. If I had to choose between reading a book and watching TV I would prefer watching. Watching is really enjoyable for me. I get lots of new impressions. And, of course, I learn a lot about our life now, life in the past and our future life. I also think that watching is useful for studying. It makes people think and develop the imagination. And it’s obvious that books are available part of our cultural heritage. So that’s why I think that watching is better I try to watch them as often as I have free time. That’s all I’d like to tell you about TV.
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STUDENT CARD № 5
Task 1
Give a talk about Russia
Remember to say:
· what places of interest you know in Russia
· what famous Russians you know
· what attracts you in this country
I’d like to tell you about Russia. Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. Its total area is over 17 (seventeen) million square kilometres. Russia is washed by seas and oceans. The Urals is the longest mountain chain. It separates Europe from Asia. There are different types of climate on the territory of the country. There are many rivers in Russia and deep lakes. The longest rivers are the Volga in Europe (3690 km), the Yenisei and the Ob in Asia. The deepest lakes are the Baikal and the Ladoga. Russian Federation is very rich in mineral recourses, such as coal, oil, natural gas, gold, nickel and others. Moscow is the capital of our country. It was founded in 1147. It’s a wonderful city. There are many sights in Moscow. You can see many museums, art galleries, theatres, churches and monuments in our capital. The population of Russia is about 150 (one hundred and fifty) million people. I’m proud of my country. That’s all I’d like to tell you about Russia.
STUDENT CARD №6
Task 1
Give a talk about learning foreign languages
Remember to say:
· whether it is useful to speak foreign languages, why
· what foreign languages you learn at school
· how people learn foreign languages
I’d like to tell you about learning foreign languages. Today English is the language of the world. It is only in the course of the last hundred years that English has become a world language. Nowadays over 300 million people speak it. English is the official language of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the USA, of Australia and New Zealand. English is also spoken as a second language in the former British and US colonies. English is the international language of communication in such areas as science, technology and business. It is the language of literature, education, modem music, and international tourism. It is one of the official languages of the United Nation organization and other political organizations. There is a big problem of spelling in English, of the large number of exceptions to any rule. You will be able to speak to people from other countries, to read foreign authors in the original. To know English today is absolutely necessary for every educated man, for every good specialist. That’s all I’d like to tell you about learning foreign languages.
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STUDENT CARD № 7
Task 1
Give a talk about Wales
Remember to say:
· general information
· Welsh castles
· musical Wales
I’d like to tell you about Wales. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. It consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Wales is primarily an agricultural country. There aren’t many big cities in Wales. The capital of the country is Cardiff. There are two official languages in Wales - Welsh and English, both of which are taught in schools. The symbols of the country are leeks and daffodils. St. David is the patron saint of Wales. The country has its own national game called rugby. Wales is the land of castles. The biggest castle, Conwy, built by English king, Edward I in 13th century, is in North Wales. People call Wales the land of song. Traditional folk music is very important in the country and people sing traditional songs and play instruments such as the harp. Every August in Wales people celebrate the National Eisteddfod which is the national festival of music, literature and poetry. The festival is eight days long and people speak only Welsh. That’s all I’d like to tell you about Wales.
STUDENT CARD № 8
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Task 1
Give a talk about a famous person
Remember to say:
· introduce him/her and say who the person is
· describe what the person looks like and what the person’s character is like
· say why you have chosen that person
I’d like to tell you about a famous person. The role of Russian scientists, writers, musicians, painters and other outstanding people is important in the development of modern world. They have influenced almost all human spheres of life. Today everybody knows Pushkin, Tolstoy, Lomonosov, Gagarin and so on. It is impossible to name a scientific branch in Russian scientists. For example, Dmitri Mendeleev, who was the creator of the Periodic System of Elements. Another important scientist, who made important contributions to literature, education and science, was Mikhail Lomonosov. World literature was largely influenced by Russian writers and poets. Perhaps the most famous names are Pushkin, Lermontov, Dostoevsky, Turgenev, Gogol, Tolstoy, Marshak, Mayakovsky. Works of these writers have been translated into many languages. One of my favourite figures is a prominent Russian composer Mikhail Glinka. He lived and created his overtures in the 19th century. Glinka is often regarded as the father of Russian classical music. His famous pieces included many piano concerts. There are other Russian composers who deserve respect. That includes Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Modest Mussorgsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and others. That’s all I’d like to tell you about a famous person.
STUDENT CARD №9
Task 1
Give a talk about free time.
Remember to say:
· what you enjoy doing in your free time;
· whether you prefer spending your free time with your friends or alone, why;
· what you would do if you had more free time.
I’d like to tell you about my free time. Each person has his hobby and little free time to do something we like doing most of all. I also have many hobbies. As I am a pupil I haven’t got much free time during the school days. I’ve got only one day off. It’s Sunday. In my free time I usually spend with my friends or surf the Net. If it is summer I don’t use the computer much and have a great time outside. But in autumn, winter and spring I have to use computer more because sometimes we can’t do our homework without using the Internet. And I usually chat with my friends because I don’t see some of them for a long time. On Saturdays or Sundays I usually help my mum with the housework, watch TV, meet my friends and often play the guitar because I’m mad about music. But sometimes if the school days were busy and I had to study much harder I simply relax. I think we must do something interesting in our free time because we become bored and tired after doing homework and studying so hard. That’s all I’d like to tell you about my free time.
STUDENT CARD №10
Тask 1
Give a talk about Australia
Remember to say:
× general information;
× Aborigines;
× Uluru
I’d like to tell you about Australia. Australia is one of the continents and the world’s largest inhabited island. Canberra is the capital of the country. The population of the country is about 20 m people. English is an official language. Australia’s native people, the Aborigines, have lived in the area for 50 000 years. There are 600 Aboriginal tribes speaking different dialects and languages. There is no written Aboriginal language. Inspite of the fact, that there are 11 deserts in Australia and 30% of the country is desert, there are some nature miracles. Uluru is a rock formation in the Northern Territory. It’s English name is Ayers Rock and it’s a World’s Heritage Site. The rock appears to change color at different times of the day – at sunset it appears to be red. Uluru is scared to the Aborigines of the area. That’s all I’d like to tell you about Australia.
STUDENT CARD № 11
Тask 1
Give a talk about New Zealand
Remember to say:
· general information;
· kiwis;
· Maori.
I’d like to tell you about New Zealand. New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean. It is separated from Australia by the Tasman Sea. It consists of two main islands: the South Island, the North Island, and a number of smaller islands. New Zealand has many springs and geysers. New Zealand has more than 50 volcanoes, some are still active today. The first settlers of New Zealand were Maoris. The Maori named New Zealand Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as ‘The Land of the Long White Cloud’. The Maori are famous for their wooden carvings. Every piece tells a story – only some people can read the stories. The official languages are English and Maori. New Zealand has extraordinary flora and fauna. Kiwi is a flightless bird only found in this country. It is an endangered species. The kiwi is a national symbol of New Zealand. That’s all I’d like to tell you about New Zealand.
STUDENT CARD № 12
Give a talk about Ireland
Remember to say:
· general information
· leprechauns;
· Saint Patrick
I’d like to tell you about Ireland. Ireland is an island on the west side of Europe. The capital of Ireland is Dublin. There are about 5 million people in the Republic of Ireland. It is a small country but a lot of people know about it. People left Ireland to find work in those countries and they stayed there. All over the world there are people with Irish blood. The country is in two parts. The larger part, the Republic of Ireland, is in the south. The smaller part of Ireland, Northern Ireland, is part of the United Kingdom and its big city is Belfast. There are two official languages in Ireland - Gaelic and English. Ireland is famous for myths and legends. The most popular myth is the leprechaun. People say that the leprechauns live in the countryside in Ireland and work as shoemakers. They wear a emerald green coat and they carry a pot of gold. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. The shamrock is a famous symbol of Ireland. It has three leaves and it’s the symbol of good luck. That’s all I’d like to tell you about Ireland.
STUDENT CARD № 13
Task 1
Give a 1.5-2 minute talk on travelling
Remember to say:
· why many people like travelling
· how young people travel nowadays
· where you will go if you have a lot of money, and why
I’d like to tell you about traveling. People on our planet can’t live without travelling now. Tourism has become a highly developed business. There are a lot of means of travelling: by sea, by plane, by car, on foot. Tastes differ. All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their plans. Travelling by car is also very popular among teenagers in Russia. They don’t need to buy tickets, book hotels and so on. They can stop whenever they wish, rest, take a walk and stay at the same place as much time as they want. Hiking is very popular, but not as popular as abroad. Generally, young people prefer this kind of travelling. Walking tours are very exciting. As for me, I prefer travelling by plane. To my mind, it is the most comfortable and fast means of transportation. And finally, it is commonly known that travelling is a great thing! Nothing can give you so many positive emotions and memories as travelling to any wonderful country or city. That’s all I’d like to tell you about traveling.
STUDENT CARD № 14
Тask 1
Give a talk about the Internet.
Remember to say:
· why the Internet is important in modern society;
· what you use the Internet for;
· whether the Internet can be harmful for users, why.
I’d like to tell you about the Internet. The Internet has entered into our life. Now people cannot live a day without checking of mail and visiting their favourite sites. People can travel to different cities, visit tourist places, communicate with people. I think that the Internet is a very good and useful thing. And on the other hand it has many negative functions: dependence, the waste of time, money, health. Certainly, the Internet can be the excellent assistant in information search. But if we spend a lot of time on the Internet we’ll have some problems. We lose a touch with the real world, get in a full dependence on a computer. I think that it is important to learn to distinguish a side between a real life and a life on the Internet. For that it is necessary to understand, what is really important on the Internet and what is not. And then the Internet will be not the terrible enemy, but the indispensable assistant. That’s all I’d like to tell you about the Internet.
STUDENT CARD № 15
Тask 1
Give a talk about the place where you live (about your country).
Remember to say:
· what your country looks like;
· whether you have some favorite places in your country, what they are;
· what you would do for your country if you were the President of our country.
I’d like to tell you about our country. Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. Its total area is over 17 (seventeen) million square kilometres. Russia is washed by seas and oceans. The Urals separates Europe from Asia. There are different types of climate on the territory of the country. There are many rivers in Russia and deep lakes. The longest rivers are the Volga in Europe (3690 km), the Yenisei and the Ob in Asia. The deepest lakes are the Baikal and the Ladoga. Moscow is the capital of our country. It’s a wonderful city. There are many sights in Moscow. My favourite places are Red Square and State Moscow University. It’s one of the highest buildings in Moscow. It was founded in 1755 (seventeen fifty-five) by the great scientist Mikhail Lomonosov. I’m proud of my country. If I was president, I would try to make world peace. I f I was president I would stop animal abuse. I f I was president I would stop racism. I would create better plans to help the environment, help homeless people and improve crime prevention and others. I will probably never become president though,
That’s all I’d like to tell you about our country.
STUDENT CARD № 16
Task 1
Give a talk about inventions
Remember to say:
· what invention have you chosen and why
· what are its advantages? Are there any disadvantages?
· why is it important to you? Give your personal opinion
I’d like to tell you about inventions. It is not a secret that today many people feel quite helpless if they have left their mobile phones at home. First of all cell phones give us an opportunity to keep in touch with people in any place and in any time. Besides, modern mobile phones are multi-function: they provide access to the Internet, have various games, cameras, memory sticks and so on. But we can’t deny that mobile phones provoke a range of problems. People have started to see each other less frequently. Mobile communication requires quite a lot of money and people have to control the amount of money on their accounts constantly. But the greatest disadvantage of cell phones is certainly their harmful influence on people’s health. In my opinion at the present time mobile phones are an integral part of life of any person and we can’t stop it. I personally need it everyday for my education and to keep in touch with my friends and relatives, though I’m aware of its deleterious influence on my health. We lose a touch with the real world, get in a full dependence on a cell phones. That’s all I’d like to tell you about inventions.
STUDENT CARD № 17
Task 1
Give a talk about your school.
Remember to say:
· what your school is like;
· things you like most about your school;
· things you dislike about your school, what you would like to change.
I’d like to tell you about my school. The number of my school is 30 (thirty). I study in the 7th form. My school is not very new and modem but it is very conformable and all the pupils like it very much. Our school has got three floors. The classrooms are light and high. There are classrooms for practically all the subjects - English, History, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Literature and so on. There is a computer class in our school. There is a dining-room in my school. I like to go to it with my friends. There is a school hall in our school, too. Our school has a gym and a sports ground. Many pupils are fond of sport. I interest P.E. most of all because I like to play football with my classmates. The teachers in my school are very kind and clever, they give all their knowledge and all their love to the pupils. I'll never forget my school, my favourite teachers and my classmates. But I wouldn’t like to go to school on Saturday. That’s all I’d like to tell you about my school life.
STUDENT CARD №18
Тask 1
Give a talk about Scotland
· general information;
· traditional clothes
· Highland games;
I’d like to tell you about Scotland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. It consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Scotland consists of three main parts: Lowlands, Uplands and Highlands with their Grampian Mountains, where the tallest mountain peak, Ben Nevis is located. The biggest and the most beautiful lake in Scotland is Loch Lomond, but the most famous one is Loch Ness with its mysterious monster Nessie. But what can be more attractive for tourists than a man in the kilt, playing the bagpipes? The Celts of Scotland made the pattern of tartan the national dress of the country. The earliest Scots formed themselves into clans (family groups) and the tartan became a symbol of the sense of kinship. There are about 300 different clans in Scotland, and each has its own color and pattern of tartan together with the motto. Scottish people celebrate the Highland Games in summer all over Scotland. The Games include sport and cultural activities. People take part in different traditional sports such as tossing the caber and throwing the hammer. That’s all I’d like to tell you about Scotland.
STUDENT CARD №19
Task 1
Give a talk about sport
Remember to say:
· whether teenagers should do sports, why
· whether you prefer doing or watching sports
· what you do to keep fit
I’d like to tell you about sport. Teenagers all over the world are fond of sports and games. Sport makes them healthy, keeps them fit, more organized and better disciplined. Teenagers do sports on their personal initiative. They go in for skiing, skating, table tennis, swimming, volley-ball, football, body-building and so on. All necessary facilities are provided for them: stadiums, sport grounds, swimming pools and others. Sport is paid much attention to in our educational establishments. Physical culture is a compulsory subject at schools. Professional sport is also paid much attention to in our country. There are different sporting societies in our town. Practically all kinds of sports are popular in our country. As for me, I go in for table tennis (ping-pong). It needs mobility, liveliness and much energy. It keeps a person in a good form. I have been playing tennis for five years, but the more I play, the more I like it. I get a real joy taking part in competitions or simply playing with my friends. Certainly, there's a great distance between my manner of playing and such favourites but I do my training with great pleasure and hope to play as well as our best players do. That’s all I’d like to tell you about sport.
STUDENT CARD №20
Task 1
Give a 1,5-2 minute talk about the role of English language in modern world.
Remember to say:
· what foreign languages you study at school;
· what you think about your success in English;
· how you will use English in your future life;
· what the ways of studying English can you suggest.
I’d like to tell you about the role of English language in modern world. Today English is the language of the world. English is the official language of the UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the USA, of Australia and New Zealand. Nowadays over 300 million people speak it. English is the international language of communication in such areas as science, technology and business. It is the language of literature, education, modem music, and international tourism. It is one of the official languages of the United Nation organization and other political organizations. There is a big problem of spelling in English, of the large number of exceptions to any rule. You will be able to speak to people from other countries, to read foreign authors in the original, which makes your outlook wider. To know English today is absolutely necessary for every educated man, for every good specialist. That’s all I’d like to tell you about the role of English language in modern world. That’s all I’d like to tell you about learning languages in the 21st century.
STUDENT CARD №21
Тask 1
Give a talk about your school uniform
Remember to say:
· whether you wear school uniform in school or not
· what the advantages of wearing school uniform are
· what the disadvantages of wearing school uniform are
I’d like to tell you about our school uniform. Pupils all around the world have been wearing school uniform for many years. I think that school uniform helps to unite pupils at school. The first advantage of wearing uniforms is fact that everyone looks the same. As a result students cannot boast about their clothes. In addition, school uniform saves time in the mornings because you don’t have to think about what to wear. On the other hand, some pupils claim that wearing a school uniform hurts their individuality and self-expression. There is a uniform in our school. It’s a red jacket with emblem of our school and trousers or skirts. But I don’t like to wear it. Wearing school uniform has advantages and disadvantages. But I dislike uniforms. Kids want to express their feelings through clothing and the uniforms aren't very suitable. For Example: Kids want to wear more comfortable and cuter clothing. That’s all I’d like to tell you about our school uniform.
STUDENT CARD №22
Тask 1
Give a 1,5-2 minute talk on science and technology.
Remember to say:
· why science and technology play an important part in our life;
· without what people can’t live;
· what great inventions you can name.
I’d like to tell you about science and technology. I think that science and technology play an important part in our life. For example, the Internet has entered into our life. Now people cannot live a day without Internet. People can travel to different cities, visit tourist places, communicate with people. I think the Internet is a very good and useful thing. And on the other hand it has many negative functions: dependence, the waste of time, money, health. Certainly, the Internet can be the excellent assistant in information search. But if we spend a lot of time on the Internet we’ll have some problems. We lose a touch with the real world, get in a full dependence on a computer. I think that it is important to learn to distinguish a side between a real life and a life on the Internet. For that it is necessary to understand, what is really important on the Internet and what is not. And then the Internet will be not the terrible enemy, but the indispensable assistant. That’s all I’d like to tell you about science and technology.
STUDENT CARD № 23
Task 1
Give a talk about sport you like
Remember to say:
· what you need to do this sport
· how you do this sport
· why you like this sport
I’d like to tell you about my favourite sport. Teenagers all over the world are fond of sports and games. Sport makes them healthy, keeps them fit, more organized and better disciplined. Teenagers do sports on their personal initiative. They go in for skiing, skating, table tennis, swimming, volley-ball, football, body-building and so on. Physical culture is a compulsory subject at schools and colleges. Professional sport is also paid much attention to in our country. There are different sporting societies, clubs and complexes in our town. Practically all kinds of sports are popular in our country, but football, gymnastics and tennis enjoy the greatest popularity. As for me, I go in for table tennis (ping-pong). It needs mobility, liveliness and much energy. It keeps a person in a good form. I have been playing tennis for five years, but the more I play, the more I like it. I get a real joy taking part in competitions or simply playing with my friends. Certainly, there's a great distance between my manner of playing and such favourites but I do my training with great pleasure and hope to play as well as our best players do. That’s all I’d like to tell you about my favourite sport.
STUDENT CARD № 24
Task 1
Give a talk about tourism.
Remember to say:
· what tourists can see and do in your country;
· what souvenirs you can buy;
· what country you would like to visit as a tourist and why.
I’d like to tell you about travelling. People on our planet can’t live without travelling now. Tourism has become a highly developed business. There are a lot of means of travelling: by sea, by plane, by car, on foot. Tastes differ. All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their plans. Travelling by car is also very popular among teenagers in Russia. They don’t need to buy tickets, book hotels and so on. They can stop whenever they wish, rest, take a walk and stay at the same place as much time as they want. Hiking is very popular, but not as popular as abroad. Generally, young people prefer this kind of travelling. Walking tours are very exciting. As for me, I prefer travelling by plane. To my mind, it is the most comfortable and fast means of transportation. And finally, it is commonly known that travelling is a great thing! Nothing can give you so many positive emotions and memories as travelling to any wonderful country or city. I like to buy nice magnets from another countries. I’d like to visit Paris because there are a lot of attractive sight and lovely places. That’s all I’d like to tell you about traveling.
STUDENT CARD № 25
Task 1
Give a 1,5 – 2 minute talk about your daily routine.
Remember to say:
· what time you get up and go to bed;
· how long it takes you to do your homework;
· how you prefer to spend your spare time.
I’d like to tell you about my daily routine. I’m thirteen years old and I study in the 7th form of school. I usually get up at 7 (seven) o’clock because the lessons start at 8 (eight) o’clock. At school we have many interesting subjects but my favourites are English and PE (Physical education). I’m really good at these subjects. I do my homework about 1-2 (one-two) hours. And then I go for a walk with my friends. I like to play football and ride a bike with my friends. I go to bed at 10 (ten) o’clock. My hobbies are swimming. I’ve been going in for swimming since my childhood and each year I’m getting even more experienced in this sport. Last year I took part in the regional competition and won the first prize. My parents are very proud of me. So at weekends. We go for a walk together, we listen to the music, we share recent news, and we play some games on the computer. I try to relax and I meet my best friends. I also sometimes visit my grandparents at weekends. They have a large garden with trees and plants and when it’s summertime I help them to do some work in it. That’s all I’d like to tell you about my daily routine.
STUDENT CARD № 26
Task 1
Give a 1,5 – 2 minute talk about the USA
Remember to say:
· general information;
· Native Americans;
· Thanksgiving day.
I’d like to tell you about the United States of America. It is situated on the North American continent and is washed by three oceans: the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Arctic. The USA borders only on two countries — Canada and Mexico.
America has fifty states and one federal District of Columbia where the capital of the country is situated.
The capital of the USA is Washington. The main cities are located on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. New-York is the largest city of the country. There are no official languages in the USA. The USA is a country with great holidays, customs and traditions. Many native American tribes lived in America before the Europeans arrived. Some of the most famous tribes were the Sioux, the Apache and the Cherokee. American Indians weren’t citizens of the country until 1924. Now there are three million Native Americans living in the USA. People all over the USA celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday in November. Families and friends give thanks for all the good things from the year. Thanksgiving Day dinner is a special meal of roast turkey and vegetables. Pumpkin pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dessert. That’s all I’d like to tell you about the USA.
STUDENT CARD № 27
Task 1
Give a talk about Canada
Remember to say:
· general information
· maple tree
· Mounties
I’d like to tell you about Canada. Canada is an independent federative state. It is one of the most developed countries.
Canada consists of ten provinces and two territories. It is situated on the North American continent. In size Canada is the second in the world after Russia. The capital of Canada is Ottawa, which is situated on the bank of the Ottawa River. It is famous for its beautiful parks. It is also known as the city of bridges. Official languages of Canada are English and French. Ice hockey is the most popular sport in the country. Mounties are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are called Mounties because in the past they rode on horses. They are the symbol of Canada and easy to recognize because they wear cowboy hats and a bright red uniform called Red Serge. Maple trees are grown all over Canada and there is a maple leaf in the middle of the Canadian flag. Canadians make maple syrup with the sap or juice from maple tree. That’s all I’d like to tell you about Canada.
STUDENT CARD № 28
Task 1
Give a talk about the kind of career you are interested in.
Remember to say:
· jobs are popular with teenagers nowadays and why
· what you like about your future career
· why you think you will be a good specialist
I’d like to tell you about my future career. Nowadays the most popular jobs among teenagers are IT-jobs. Our life becomes more and more computerized, we use IT technologies everywhere. As for me I'd like to become a dentist. Every person has teeth and everyone sooner or later has some dental problems. Doctors say that many health problems start because of rotten teeth. I'd like to help people to remain healthy, help them to obtain the snow-white smile. Scientists develop new technologies in the dental medicine. And maybe one day the dental care will become painless and even enjoyable. I think I'll become a good specialist, because I really care about people, I want to help them and I want them to be healthy. That’s all I’d like to tell you about my future career.
STUDENT CARD № 29
Task 1
Give a 1,5 – 2 minute talk on reading.
Remember to say:
· why people read books and what sort of books;
· what your favourite book is;
· why you think people will never stop reading (or books will soon disappear).
I’d like to tell you about reading. There is a saying: " People stop to think, when they stop to read." And it is certainly true. I think that we can’t live without them. I consider that books are with us during all our life. My mother says that books help us in self-education. The book teaches the "culture of the mind", trains attention, memory and fills disciplined mind. We learn a lot of interesting things from books. I like to read books about travels. I travelled with the heroes of the stories. I saw many interesting places and learned a lot of important facts about other countries and people. In ancient times books were written by hand. It was difficult to write a book with a pen. Then printing came into our life. Printing played an important role in the development of literature and culture. Now there are a lot of books in the shops, there are many books in our flats. But it is difficult to buy all books which we want to read. That’s why we buy books in online-shop. Last year I read a very interesting book "An American Tragedy" by Theodore Dreiser. This novel was published at the beginning of the 20th century. The novel describes the tragic fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta by name. It is a sad story. This novel was written many years ago, but it is popular nowadays. There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult to solve them. I think that books can help us. Books must be our friends during all our life. That’s all I’d like to tell you about reading.
STUDENT CARD № 30
Task 1
Give a 1,5 – 2 minute talk on learning languages in the 21st century.
Remember to say:
· why more and more people learn foreign languages nowadays;
· how many languages a successful professional should know. Why?
· if language learning helps you understand other cultures and your own culture better.
I’d like to tell you about learning languages in the 21st century. Today English is the language of the world. Nowadays over 300 million people speak it. English is the official language of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the USA, of Australia and New Zealand. English is also spoken as a second language in the former British and US colonies. English is the international language of communication in such areas as science, technology and business. It is the language of literature, education, modem music, and international tourism. It is one of the official languages of the United Nation organization and other political organizations. If you learn English you will be able to speak to people from other countries, to read foreign authors in the original. To know English today is absolutely necessary for every educated man, for every good specialist. That’s all I’d like to tell you about learning languages in the 21st century.
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