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.

• Compare the means of travel in these two pictures.

• Which means of transport would you prefer to travel by?

• What problems might one have while travelling?

• Have you ever travelled by ship/plane?

6. Ralph and Jane Anderson live in Britain and have two weeks’ holiday in summer. They are interested in archaeology and history but they don’t want to spend too much money. In pairs discuss which would be the best holiday destination for them and why.

Speaking test 4 Travelling

Part 1.

We’ll start by talking about yourselves.

• What can we gain from travelling?

• How much of your own country have you seen?

• Do you think it is necessary to learn foreign languages? Why?

• How important is it to visit other countries?

Part 2.

These two pictures show different types of holiday. Compare and contrast these two pictures. Say what is common and different between them and what sort of holiday would you like to go/ why?

You will have 1 minute to think about what you are going to say.

Part 3.

Imagine you and your friend are thinking of holiday. Decide what type of holiday you would like to have. Choose from:

• seaside holiday

• skiing holiday

• safari holiday

• camping holiday

Together discuss positive and negative sides of each option and choose ONE. Find out your partner’s opinion. You will have one minute to think about what you are going to say.

Remember to:

• discuss all the options

• be polite

• take an active part in the discussions:

• come up with your ideas

• express your opinion on each option

• 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

Preparing for speaking test 5 Healthy lifestyle

A. HEALTH PROBLEMS

1. Look at the pictures and say what is good and bad for your health. Give your reasons.

eg. Walking is good for you because you get plenty of fresh air and it helps you keep fit.

2. Use the list of words to complete the vocabulary chart. You may add your own words.

well bronchitis exercise fat chips healthy asthma diet lack of exercise dairy products looking good flu fruit alcohol sun keeping fit cold vegetables cigarettes overweight

ill cancer rash medicine fizzy drinks under the weather virus relaxation aspirin wholemeal bread out of sorts fever yoga fish salt lousy temperature chocolate operation heart attack vitamins sweets ointment

feeling good	feeling bad	things meant to be good for you	things meant to be bad for you	health problems	treatment
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3. Look at the pictures and identify each person’s health problem. Say how each person feels, what may have caused the health problems, how they could have been prevented and what kind of treatment will help.

eg. He is suffering from sunburn. He probably feels very uncomfortable and his skin is very sore. Sunburn is caused by staying out in the sun too long. He should have used sun protection and not have stayed in the sun for so long. Now all he can do is to use lots of moisturizer and after-sun cream.