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7. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme.

  • Do you think travel to other planets is really possible? Explain why.

  • Do you think there is intelligent life elsewhere in the galaxy? Explain why.

  • If you met a being from another planet, what would you do?

  • What do you think are the most important personal qualities in an astronaut?

  • Is it right to spend so much money on space research when people on earth are starving? Explain why.

Speaking test 8

Inventions and Technologies

Part 1.

We’ll start by talking about yourselves.

  • Do you think electricity is an important achievement in our life?

  • Would you be able to live without electricity?

  • Do the electrical goods we use in the home make us lazy?

  • Are there any alternatives to the use of electricity?

Part 2.

These two pictures show different use of technologies. Compare and contrast these pictures. Say what is common and different between them and what changes has technology brought to traditional jobs. Does technology play a big part in your life?

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

Part 3.

You and your friend are asked to decide what technology will continue to dominate in the 21st century. Choose from:

  • computer

  • mobile phone

  • solar power

  • robot

Together discuss positive and negative sides of EACH option and choose ONE. Give your reasons.

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 9 education

A. MAKING THE GRADE

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.

Britain and the USA.

kindergarten, grade, grade school, elementary school, primary school, junior high school, middle school, secondary school, high school, comprehensive school, public school, boarding school

British………………………………………………………………………… American…………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Put the subjects in the box below under three headings: primary school, secondary school, university.

art, geography, history, music, physical education, science and technology, maths, languages, chemistry, physics, car repair, economics, computer studies, reading, writing, law, medicine, philosophy, typing

Are there any subjects which you can’t study at school or university, but you think you should?

eg. I wish I had studied economics instead of computer programming.

B. PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION