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- •Введение
- •Preparing for speaking test 1
- •2. Fill in the correct verb: match, suit or fit.
- •3. In pairs comment on each picture using the following expressions.
- •Eg . A: The man is dressed in a pair of shorts which doesn’t match his shirt
- •4. First match the words with their definitions, then discuss which styles you like or don’t like giving reasons.
- •5. First read the description of the people’s clothes, then match pictures 1, 2, 3 with the descriptions.
- •6. Look at pictures.
- •Look at the words in the table, then match them with their definitions.
- •Look at the words and their definitions.
- •7. Fill in the gaps with words from the list.
- •9. Look at the words describing the advantages and disadvantages of
- •At an age when it is a period of life when it is a stage when a time when
- •10. Think about an elderly person you know and imagine how his/her life has changed since he/she retired. Describe his/her present situation using the expressions below.
- •11. Look at pictures.
- •1. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •2. Match 1-8 with a-I.
- •3. In magazines you often see questionnaires which help analyse characters. Match the words below with the questions about your flatmate.
- •6. Discussing in pairs topics related to the theme «Living together».
- •Personal identification
- •Imagine you and your friend are thinking of making new friends. Decide where you can find them and who would you like to meet. Choose from:
- •In the Internet
- •In the street
- •Preparing for speaking test 2
- •1. Look at the words in the box related to the topic. Put them into correct places in the table.
- •2. Read and answer the questionnaire. Do it «Always put off until tomorrow what you can do today».
- •3. Look at the useful expressions and activities below. How much time do you usually spend doing them each week?
- •1. Identify the hobbies and pastimes in the pictures, then say what kind of equipment, qualities and skills you need for each one of them.
- •2. Complete the table using words from the list below.
- •3. Write the equipment and qualities that are needed for the hobbies listed in the table. You will need to use some words more than once. You may add ideas of your own.
- •4. Using the words above tell your partner what special equipment and qualities are needed for each hobby.
- •5. Complete the table below with the appropriate forms of the nouns or adjectives.
- •6. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •7. Fill in the words from the list in the table below.
- •Need, must have, require, an advantage, a benefit, of course, obviously, to begin with, at the start
- •I’d like/love to I don’t fancy…. I (don’t/wouldn’t) enjoy
- •I’m (not) keen on… (sth)is not my cup of tea (sth) is right up my street
- •3. Below is a list of adjectives that can be used to describe certain films. With your partner, discuss which boxes the words should go in. Many of the words can be used more than once.
- •4. Use some of the words in the table to describe to your partner a film you have seen recently.
- •5. Fill in the blanks with the words below.
- •6. You see these film reviews in the local paper. Discuss, with your partner, which film you’d both like to see using the following expressions:
- •I’d prefer/would rather… I’m not keen on… That’s a good idea
- •7. Look at these pictures from films. Can films showing scenes such as these have a negative effect on society? Discuss with your partner.
- •1. Look at these book reviews and match the titles with the books. Which of the books appeals most to you? How often do you read books?
- •2. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Then say what type of book you like to read and why.
- •3. Fill in the gaps with a word from the list below.
- •4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with a word from the list below. Then say what books you use at school and what you use them for.
- •5. Look at the titles of the books below. Say a) what you think they are about and b) whether or not you would like to read them and why.
- •I’d choose/like, I don’t think I’d …, I wouldn’t like…, …seems to be about…, …could be about…, Perhaps/maybe…, …is obviously a …, …must be…
- •6. Fill in the gaps in the table with one of the words from the list below. Then say what the advantages and disadvantages of the different places are.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •5. Match the definitions with the words below, then say when you would hear or see them.
- •6. Look at the table and a) discuss the pros and cons of the ways music can be listened to and b) the way in which you prefer to listen to it.
- •7. Underline the odd word out. Then say which of these examples of the music industry exist in your country and how popular they are. Use the expressions below.
- •In my country…, More and more people seem to…,
- •Speaking test 2
- •Imagine some famous singers and bands are flying to your city in 5 days. Your friends and you will have to choose only one concert because of lack of money and time. Choose from:
- •Preparing for speaking test 3
- •1. Match the words with the pictures.
- •2. Match the words with their definitions.
- •3. Imagine your friend lives in one of the following dwellings (eg. Cottage, flat etc). Use the notes and your own ideas to talk about the styles, location, size, features and cost of it.
- •5. Look at these pictures and compare them.
- •5. Imagine you are moving into this flat. Discuss with your partner where you should put each of the items listed below.
- •6. Look at the comments below about what people like or dislike about their rooms. Then choose a word from the list on the right which best describe each room.
- •7. Look at two pictures and compare them.
- •1. Match the pictures with the words, then think of other words to go with each picture.
- •2. Fill in the table using words from the list below.
- •3. Using the table above compare city life with country life as in the example. You may add ideas of your own.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •5. Rearrange the following in order of size:
- •8. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •9. Look at pictures a and b.
- •10. Read the following dialogue and then use the information to fill in the following table.
- •Speaking test 3 Dwellings
- •Imagine you have won a great sum in the lottery, so you can buy your own house. Where would you like to live? Try to choose one place. Choose from:
- •Preparing for speaking test 4 travelling
- •1. Which of these words do you associate with a good holiday?
- •2. Look at the two adverts for holidays below and compare them.
- •3. Look again at the two adverts in exercise 2 and with your partner decide which holiday you would prefer and why.
- •4. Underline the items you don’t think you would need on the following types of holiday.
- •I’d definitely, I might, It’d be a good idea, I’d consider, I wouldn’t bother, I definitely wouldn’t, I might not, I don’t think I’d, I’d also
- •6. Look at two pictures.
- •8. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme «Holidays»
- •1. Look at the picture of various landmarks. How many of these landmarks do you recognize? Which of these would you like to visit? Do you enjoy travelling? Which places have you visited?
- •2. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Then cover the text and say what the process of choosing a holiday is.
- •Choosing a holiday
- •3. First match the words below with their definition. Then form sentences with them as in the example:
- •4. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •5. Fill in the gaps below with one of the words from the list below.
- •6. Look at the types of holidays in exercise. Then say where you would like to go. Use the expressions listed below:
- •I’d like/love to… I’ve always wanted… Since On the other hand I’d prefer… But However
- •7. Match the problem you might face on holiday with its solution. Then say how the problems should be tackled.
- •8. Read the following article and fill in the table below. Then working in pairs discusses what the advantages and disadvantages of tourism is. Tourism
- •1. Read the following short texts and fill in the table below with the information given. Then say what the advantages and disadvantages are as in the example:
- •2. Look at the different forms of transport in the below. Discuss with your partner the reasons for the adjectives describing each. Report back to your teacher using the expressions provided.
- •3. Which of the transportation problems would be reduced by the following measures? Discuss in pairs using the expressions below. Report back to your teacher.
- •4. Here are various means of transport. Compare them (advantages - disadvantages), then say how you would prefer to travel. Give reasons.
- •5. Look at pictures.
- •Speaking test 4 Travelling
- •Imagine you and your friend are thinking of holiday. Decide what type of holiday you would like to have. Choose from:
- •Preparing for speaking test 5 Healthy lifestyle
- •1. Look at the pictures and say what is good and bad for your health. Give your reasons.
- •2. Use the list of words to complete the vocabulary chart. You may add your own words.
- •4. Look at the list below, then complete the table that follows with the advantages and disadvantages of doing the following:
- •5. Use your notes from exercise 4 and the expressions below to talk about the good and the bad things about sunbathing, eating junk food, eating salads, smoking and drinking.
- •7. Look at pictures a and b.
- •2. Match the words below with their definitions.
- •3. Place these foods in the appropriate column in the table below. You may add ideas of your own.
- •5. Use the words below to fill in the gaps.
- •7. Fill in the gaps with the correct word from the list below.
- •Very effective quite effective not very effective
- •Speaking test 5 Healthy lifestyle
- •Imagine that you have two evenings a week to care of your health. What will you do?
- •Preparing for speaking test 6 The Natural World
- •1. Look at the areas indicated. What kinds of weather do you think are characteristic of these areas? What is the weather like in your country?
- •2. Match the weather types to the descriptions, then make sentences with them.
- •2. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below:
- •3. Read the text and underline the words describing people’s moods. Then say how people feel in different weather conditions.
- •4. Look at the pictures below, then talk about a) the weather conditions as shown in the pictures and b) how the weather affects people’s moods.
- •1. What has caused the oil spillage in the picture? Mention some causes of pollution.
- •2. Go through the following pollution problems with their solutions. You can also suggest alternative solution.
- •3. Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the pollution problems and solutions as in the example:
- •4. Use the list of words to fill in the gaps in the table below.
- •5. Use the table above and your own ideas to talk in pairs, about the causes, the consequences and the solutions of the above types of pollution as in the example below.
- •3. Read the text first, then answer the questions that follow.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •«How people can help with recycling»
- •5. Read the following texts, then fill in the gaps with one of the words from the lists.
- •4. Read the following short texts, then fill in the gaps with one of the words from the lists.
- •5. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below
- •6. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Some words can be used more than once.
- •7. Use the ideas above and the useful expressions below to describe your pet or a pet you would like to have.
- •8. Compare the following pairs of animals as in the example:
- •9. Look at pictures a and b.
- •1. Underline the odd one out.
- •2. Read the following texts and discuss the questions with your partner: Why are some animals in danger? How can humans be seen as a threat? What threats does wildlife face? How can we save wildlife?
- •Environment
- •Ecosystem
- •Endangered Species
- •Extinction
- •Steps to help save wildlife
- •3. Match the animals with their habitats, then say the reason these animals are hunted.
- •4. Look at the animal in the pictures, then talk about them. Mention their habitat, what they eat and what they are threatened by.
- •5. Talk about how the following affect animals and the environment.
- •Animals in captivity
- •3. Look at the table below. Then with your partner discuss the problems animals’ face, their consequences and means of prevention using the expressions below.
- •4. Read the following texts and then use the information to fill in the table below.
- •5. Look at the table above. In pairs, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the places where animals are kept. Use the expressions below to help you.
- •In my opinion, I am definitely in favour of/against…,
- •I do(not) believe…, Animals should (not)…,
- •6. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •7. Discuss with your partner the following questions:
- •8. Look at the four ways of keeping animals in captivity. In pairs, discuss these different ways and the advantages or disadvantages of each.
- •9. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme in exercise 8.
- •1. Underline the odd one out.
- •2. Fill in the short texts with the words from the list, then say what type of disaster is described in each text.
- •3. Look at the following pictures, then suggest how each of the disasters may have started and what happened as a result.
- •Speaking test 6 The Natural World
- •Is your country among those which have recycling schemes?
- •Imagine that you’ve joined a conservation group and you can choose what to do. Choose from:
- •Preparing for speaking test 7 mass media
- •1. Do you read newspapers and magazines?
- •2. Fill in the blanks with the words below.
- •3. Here is a list of people who are involved with newspapers. Match each word to its definition.
- •4. The list below shows some of the different sections a newspaper can have. Discuss with your partner what each section would cover.
- •5. Use the words below to fill in blanks.
- •3. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •4. Find suitable headings for the following news stories. You should decide where you would find them.
- •5. Fill in the table with words from the list below.
- •6. Discuss in pairs the similarities and differences in the way news is presented on tv and in newspapers. Use information and ideas from exercises 3, 4 and 5.
- •Both, on the other hand, in the same way, likewise, alternatively
- •7. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •Influence reflect controlled opinion unbiased
- •3. Using the table below discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computers with your partner.
- •4. Discuss with your partner the following questions:
- •3. Look at the picture below. With your partner discuss the questions below to construct your own marketing campaign.
- •It’s probably… It’s probably I would advertise in/on…
- •It must be… I think it’s targeting… I would place an advertisement in...
- •It could be… It may be…
- •4. Look at the advertisement below, and then discuss the following questions with your partner.
- •5. Can you think of any other negative aspects of advertising?
- •6. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme.
- •Speaking test 7 Mass Media
- •Information at present?
- •Imagine you need to know the latest news. Decide which type of media you would prefer and try to choose one for getting information. Choose from:
- •Preparing for speaking test 8
- •Inventions and Technologies
- •2. Match the words below to the appropriate definitions. Then close your books and say what these devices are used for:
- •3. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •4. Read the following articles, then fill in the table below using the information given.
- •3. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •4. Look at the list of words then fill in the table below. Add any ideas of your own.
- •5. In pairs, use the words from exercise 4 and the useful expressions below to discuss the benefits and the drawbacks of some human achievements as in the example:
- •7. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme.
- •Speaking test 8
- •Inventions and Technologies
- •Preparing for speaking test 9 education
- •1. The words in the box below can be used to describe the British or the American education systems. Put the names of the schools in the correct order in both.
- •2. Put the subjects in the box below under three headings: primary school, secondary school, university.
- •1. Can you think of any problems, faced by schools and their pupils? Would you prefer to study at home and go to school only to take exams? Would you prefer to go to a state or private school? Why?
- •2. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •3. Match the words with the definitions.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
- •5. Try and list as many possible solutions as you can to the following problems, then say how each solution would work.
- •6. Which of the problems in exercise 5 is most important? Use the expressions below to discuss what changes should be made to overcome this problem. How would the changes work?
- •It would be a good idea to…, It would be best to…, This would lead to…,This would result in…, This would cause…, This would give us…,
- •7. Look at these pictures.
- •8. Look at the pictures below. You are the new headteacher of the school where educational standards are low. Discuss the problems in the school and make suggestions to improve the situation.
- •9. Discuss in pair topics related to the theme.
- •Speaking test 9 Education
- •Imagine you want to improve your English on your summer holidays.
- •Preparing for speaking test 10 Work and Job
- •1. Look at the following list of jobs, then fill in the gaps with your own examples.
- •2. In pairs, label the photo with an appropriate profession. Report back to the teacher using the following expressions as in the example:
- •3. Below is a box of personal qualities considered necessary for certain occupations. Then complete the table by filling in the appropriate form of the word.
- •4. Underline the best item that fits in the sentences.
- •5. Fill in the gaps in the text below with the following words:
- •6. Choose a word from the list to complete the following sentences. Negative and positive features of certain jobs
- •7. Say what qualities and qualifications are necessary for each job and why.
- •8. Use the expressions below to complete the sentences.
- •9. Use the advantages and disadvantages listed below and the useful expressions to say which job appeals to you the most and which the least. You can also use your own ideas.
- •10. Look at pictures a and b.
- •1. Look at these newspaper cuttings. Compare the jobs and lifestyles they describe.
- •2. Use the words below to complete the table. Then talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each job as in the example:
- •3. Read the newspaper article and fill in the gaps with words from the list below.
- •4. Match the words with the explanations.
- •5. Discuss in pairs the pros and cons of these people’s jobs.
- •6. Read the following dialogue, then fill in the table below using the information.
- •3. Look at the list of places of further education and match them with the corresponding profession.
- •Guidelines for Choosing a Career
- •Speaking test 10 Work and Jobs
- •Imagine you and your friend are looking for a job for the summer.
- •Список используемой литературы
4. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.
conductor song writers musician soloist record producer lead singer buskers composer backing singers
John Jeavous, the……………………………., wrote the theme music to many films.
Paul McCartney and John Lennon were superb…………………….. , whose songs are still popular 30 years later.
The band sent their demo tape to a……………………………
There are always a lot of……………………………on the streets of London, playing songs and begging for money.
The only performer on the stage was the…………………………….Louise Merriman.
During the rehearsal, the ………………………………shouted at the orchestra because they were not following his lead properly.
The lead singer sings the main tune, while the…………………………….accompany her for the chorus.
I have always wanted to be a …………………………….and have learned to play several instruments.
The band «Get This» broke up when their………………………………..left, because none of the others had a good enough voice.
5. Match the definitions with the words below, then say when you would hear or see them.
1. national anthem a) the accompanying music to a film
2. musical b) a play/film in which singing plays an
important part
3. sing-song c) the official song of a country
4. jingle d) people sing their favourite songs
together
5. soundtrack e) a short melodious piece of music
6. tune f) a simple song/tune used for advertising
purposes
eg. You can hear a national anthem at the beginning of a sporting event such as a football match or athletic meeting.
6. Look at the table and a) discuss the pros and cons of the ways music can be listened to and b) the way in which you prefer to listen to it.
Listening to music: |
Pros |
Cons |
-at home |
convenient, relaxing |
need to have the necessary equipment |
-at concerts |
exciting, good atmosphere |
Expensive, very loud |
-live in bars |
creates atmosphere, uplifting |
can be annoying |
-on the radio |
convenient, variety of music |
Often poor reception, music interrupted by D.J./adverts |
-on TV (video clips) |
image and sound combined together, promotes the songs |
emphasis on video rather than music |
-on a walkman |
portable, not disturbing to others |
may be unaware of surroundings |
eg. I quite like listening to music at home as it helps me relax but unfortunately I don’t have a very good stereo.
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