• discuss all the options

• take an active part in the conversation and be polite

• come up with ideas

• give good reasons

• find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

• Invite your friend to come up with suggestions

• come to an agreement

STUDENT CARD 12

Task 1 (2-2,5 minutes)

Give a short talk on “holidays and celebrations”.

Remember to discuss the following:

• what holidays people celebrate in Russia and in Britain

• why people like holidays

• what your favourite holidays are and why

• how you celebrate holidays in your family

You have to talk for 2-3 min. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then s/he will ask you some questions.

Task 2 (3-4 minutes)

You and your friend are dreaming to continue your education together. Discuss with him/her where to study after school.

Here is the list of possible places to continue your education:

• a university in Moscow

• a university in some other city in Russia

• a university in a foreign country

You begin the conversation and you both have to decide on one hobby only. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

• discuss all the options

• take an active part in the conversation and be polite

• come up with ideas

• give good reasons

• find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

• Invite your friend to come up with suggestions

• come to an agreement

STUDENT CARD 13

Task 1 (2-2,5 minutes)

Give a short talk on “public holidays”.

Remember to discuss the following:

• what public holidays there are during the year

• what people do on different public holidays

• which holiday is your favourite and why

• what you enjoy about other public holidays and why

You have to talk for 2-2,5 min. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then s/he will ask you some questions.

Task 2 (3-4 minutes)

You and your friend are planning to start a new hobby. Discuss with him/her what hobby you would prefer.

Here is the list of possible hobbies:

• photography

• collecting coins

• dancing

• playing golf

You begin the conversation and you both have to decide on one hobby only. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

• discuss all the options

• take an active part in the conversation and be polite

• come up with ideas

• give good reasons

• find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

• Invite your friend to come up with suggestions

• come to an agreement

STUDENT CARD 14

Task 1 (2-2.5 minutes)

Give a short talk on “famous people”.

Remember to discuss the following:

• who the person is and why you have chosen him/her

• how s/he became successful

• the effect success has/had on him/her, why

• why you admire or respect him/her

You have to talk for 2-2.5 min. The teacher will listen untill you have finished. Then s/he will ask you some questions.

Task 2 (3-4 minutes)

You and your friend are going to take a language course in London on your school holidays. Discuss with him/her what places in London you would like to visit in your free time and choose one you’ll both enjoy.

Here is the list of possible trips:

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower

• Trafalgar Square

• Westminster Abbey

You begin the conversation and you both have to decide on one place only. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to: