Customs and traditions of belarus and great britain, holidays

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1. Now let's talk about customs and traditions. What can you tell me about your favourite holiday?

2. Do you find some British holidays and traditions special? Why (not)?

3. What questions-can you ask a British teenager about his/her birthday celebration?

4. Which holiday celebration in Belarus will you recommend your British friend?

5. Do you think it is important to follow our grandparents' traditions? Why?

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1. Now let's talk about customs and traditions. What can you tell me about your favourite holiday in Belarus?

2. Would you like to take part in a British holiday celebration? Why?

3. What questions can you ask a British teenager about his/her best school celebration?

4. What good manners will you recommend a British tourist to follow in Belarus?

5. Do you think it is easy to organize a good party? What mistakes do people sometimes make?

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1. Now let's talk about customs and traditions. What can you tell me about your favourite holiday in Britain?

2. Are you proud of our national holidays and traditions?

3. What questions can you ask a British teenager about good manners in their country?

4. What national souvenirs will you recommend a British tourist to buy?

5. Nowadays more and more people are getting interested in customs and traditions of different countries. What do you think about it?

YOUTH AND SOCIETY

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1. Today young people take an active part in the social life of the country. What youth organizations do you know?

2. Have you ever joined a youth organization? Why (not)?

3. What questions would you like to ask a person who has joined a new international organization?

4. What issues would you recommend to discuss at a monthly meeting of a debate club?

5. A lot of young people in Europe work in hospitals and kindergartens as volunteers. What do you think attracts them to this kind of work?

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1.There are many ways for young people to be involved in social life. Tell me about some of them.

2.Have you ever joined a youth organization?

3.What questions can you ask about the campaign Education Free for Everybody? 4.What issues would you recommend to discuss at a monthly meeting of a debate club?

5.A lot of young people think that there is nothing better than having money. Do you agree with them?

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1. Today many young people take an active part in social life. What issues are important for them?

2. Have you ever taken part in an interesting international event? Why (not)?

3. What would you like to learn about the activities of cheerleaders in Minsk?

4. Which youth organization would you recommend to join and why?

5. If you had a chance to start a campaign, what kind of campaign will it be? What would you campaign for?

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1. Today young people take an active part in social life. How do they do it?

2. Would you like to join any of the organizations you've heard about? Why (not)?

3. What questions can you ask about the recent event organised by the BRSM?

4. What campaign would you recommend to start? Why?

5. Not all young people in Belarus have joined youth organizations. What stops them?

ART

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1. Let's talk about art. What kind of art do you enjoy most? Why?

2. Are Belarusian artists, composers and musicians well-known in the world?

3. Ask me some questions about a theatre performance I have seen recently.

4. Give me some advice on how to use creative skills in everyday life.

5. Do you want to see more graffiti around town? Why (not)?

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1. Let's talk about art. Our country is world famous thanks to its artists, composers, etc. How can you prove this?

2. Are you good at painting, dancing or singing?

3. I like painting. Ask me some questions about the exhibition I have visited recently.

4. My niece is very good at drawing. Can you give her a piece of advice on what career to choose?

5. Are you proud of any photos you've taken? What makes a good photograph?

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1. Let's talk about art. What art do you enjoy most? Why?

2. Can our country be proud of our creative people? Why?

3. What questions will you ask a British teenager about the latest trends in British art?

4. Give me some advice on what exhibition to visit (play/film to see).

5. A lot of people don't understand modern art. Do you?

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MODERN

COMMUNICATIONS

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1. Now let's speak about science. What scientific achievements do you find very important?

2. Would you like to be a scientist? Why (not)?

3. Give me some of advice on how to become a good scientist.

4. What would you like to know about a new gadget — iPad?

5. Parents think that the internet influences negatively the development of teenagers' thinking skills. Children, on the contrary, believe that it's impossible to imagine our modern world without the internet. What is your point of view?

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1. Now let's speak about science. What science are you interested in? What makes it special for you?

2. Would you like to be a scientist? Why (not)?

3. What questions would you ask an outstanding scientist?

4. Give me a piece of advice on how to convince my parents of the necessity of a mobile phone for every teenager.

5. Why do you think cloning was banned in some countries?

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1. Now let's speak about science. What is the role of science in our fast-moving world?

2. Do you use many gadgets and devices at home? Why (not)?

3. What questions can you ask about a new high-tech device for music fans?

4. My niece is not very good at science at school. Tell her how to achieve better results.

5. People are becoming more dependent on high-tech devices. Is it good or bad?

EDUCATION, SCHOOL

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1. Let's talk about education. What can you tell me about your school?

2. Do you agree that Belarusian secondary school provides a person with good knowledge? Why (not)?

3. Ask me whether I liked school when I was a pupil.

4. What ideas from Belarusian school can you advise a teacher from Great Britain to use in British school?

5. Today some young people think that having a good education is not very important. Do you agree with them?

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1. Let's talk about education. What's your school like?

2. Do you agree that our school gives a person a good start in life? Why (not)?

3. Ask me what kind of pupil I was at school.

4. Which school club would you advise your classmate to join?

5. Today some young people think that having a good education is very important. Do you agree with them?

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1. Let's talk about education. What can you tell me about the system of education in Belarus?

2. Does your school differ from any other school you know?

3. Ask me what problems I had when I was a student.

4. You are talking with a British student. What would you advise him/her to do to prepare for an exam well?

5. Today some young people want to study abroad because they believe that the level of education is higher there. Would you do the same?

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1. Let's talk about education. What can you tell me about the place where you study?

2. Does your school have any traditions?

3. Ask me about my school life.

4. What can you advise a student who is not very good at languages to do to achieve better results?

5. Nowadays some young people complain that they have lots of problems at school. Do you agree with them?

LIVING IN THE COUNTRY VS LIVING IN THE CITY, TYPES OF HOUSES

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1. Let's talk about different types of houses. Tell me about the house/flat you live in.

2. Where would you like to live: in a city or in the country? Why (not)?

3. What questions will you ask your parents about the flat/house your family is going to move into?

4. Your friend wants to decorate his/her room. Give him/her some advice on how to furnish it.

5. They say that the room in which you live reflects your character and personality. What do you think about this idea?

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1. Let's talk about different types of houses. Describe your place.

2. Does the place where a person lives reflect his/her personality? Why (not)?

3. Ask me what my flat/house looks like.

4. Your friend doesn't know what to choose: to live in a city or in the country. Give him/her some advice.

5. How do you see an ideal house/flat?

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1. Let's talk about different types of houses. Tell me about your dream house.

2. Do you find your city/town/village a comfortable place for living?

3. What questions will you ask your friend who is going to move about his/her new home?

4. If your parents ask for your opinion where to move: to the city or to the country, what would you recommend them to do?

5. What type of house would you prefer to live in? Why?

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1. Let's talk about different types of houses. Tell me about the house/flat you would like to live in.

2. Do you like the place where you are living now?

3. Your family is going to move. What questions will you ask your parents about your new flat/house?

4. Your relative wants to decorate his/her flat. Give him/her some advice on how to furnish it.

5. They say that living in the country is better than living in a city. What do you think about this?

BELARUS

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1. Let's talk about our country. What can you tell me about our Motherland?

2. What parts of Belarus have you visited?

3. What questions about Belarus do you expect to hear from a British teenager?

4. What Belarusian sights would you advise a foreigner to visit?

5. They say that Belarus is at the crossroads of Europe. Explain why.

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1. Let's talk about Belarus. What do you know about the history of our country?

2. Do you know any symbols of our country?

3. What questions will you ask a zoologist who works in the Belavezhskaya Pushcha?

4. What Belarusian festivals would you advise a foreigner to attend?

5. They say that the Belarusian language is losing popularity. Do you agree with this? Why (not)?

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1. Let's talk about Belarus. What do you know about our country?

2. Do you know any places that belong to our cultural heritage?

3. What questions about Belarus do you expect to hear from a professor of History from the UK?

4. What can you advise teachers to do to promote Belarusian culture?

5. They say that Belarus is at the crossroads of Europe. Explain why.

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1. Let's talk about our country. What do you know about the activities of our country on the international arena?

2. Which parts of Belarus would you like to visit? Why?

3. What questions will you ask a zoologist who works in the Belavezhskaya Pushcha?

4. What can you advise to do to promote the popularity of the Belarusian language?

5. What sights in our country belong to world heritage?

GREAT BRITAIN: STATE SYSTEM AND SIGHTS

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1. Let's talk about Britain. What do you know about this country?

2. Would you like to visit Britain? Why (not)?

3. What would you ask a British teenager about national holidays in Britain?

4. Give me a piece of advice on what sights to see in London.

5. Do the British differ greatly from Belarusian people in character? Why?

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1. Let's talk about Great Britain. What do you know about the history of this country?

2. What are the state symbols of Great Britain?

3. What would you like to ask a British teenager about Britain?

4. What sights in England would you advise me to visit?

5. They say it's important for a person to speak English nowadays because it is popular all over the world. What is your opinion?

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1. Let's talk about Britain. What can the British be proud of?

2. What part of Great Britain would you like to visit? Why?

3. What would you ask a person who works at Buckingham Palace about the Royal family?

4. What British festivals would you advise your friends to visit?

5. Do British traditions and customs differ from Belarusian ones?

HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE, SPORT

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1. Let's talk about sport and a healthy way of life. What do you do to keep fit?

2. Do you agree that bad habits, like smoking, can be dangerous? Why (not)?

3. What questions will you ask a professional sportsman?

4. What can you advise a person who wants to lose weight?

5. What is the best way to promote a healthy way of life among young people? Why is it important to stay healthy?

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1. Let's talk about sport and a healthy way of life. What influences a person's health?

2. Is home-made food better than junk food? Why?

3. What questions will you ask a fitness coach?

4. What activities can you advise a person who wants to have a healthy way of life?

5. Why is a balanced diet important for your health?

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1. Let's talk about sport and a healthy way of life. What can you do to become a healthier person?

2. Do you agree that smoking is an unhealthy habit? Why (not)?

3. What questions will you ask a person who keeps to a slimming diet?

4. What can you advise a person who doesn't know what kind of sport to take up?

5. What health problems does fast food lead to? What should you do to avoid them?

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1. Let's talk about sport and a healthy way of life. What steps do you follow to stay healthy?

2. Does smoking lead to serious health problems? What are they?

3. What questions will you ask a dietitian?

4. What can you advise a person who cannot give up a bad habit?

5. If you had an opportunity to open a health centre what would it be like? What would you offer to the visitors?

APPEARANCE AND CHARACTER, NATIONAL

CHARACTER

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1. Let's talk about appearance and character. What kind of appearance appeals to you?

2. What traits of character do you value most of all? Why?

3. What questions will you ask about the specific qualities of the British national character?

4. Your friend has got acquainted with a girl/boy and wants to know her/his character better. Give him/her a piece of advice on how he/she can do it.

5. What stereotypes connected with the British do you know? What do you think about them?

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1. Now, let's talk about appearance and character. Describe your close relative.

2. Do you find some type of appearance especially attractive? Why?

3. What questions will you ask about the specific qualities of the Belarusian national character?

4. A girl/a boy wants to change something about the way she/he looks like. Give her/him a piece of advice on how she/he can do it.

5. You have to write a short article about Belarusian people for a foreign newspaper. How would you describe our people?

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1. Let's talk about appearance and character. Describe a person you know well.

2. What traits of character do you dislike in people? Why?

3. Ask a British teenager what British people are like.

4. A girl/a boy wants to change something about the way she/he looks like. Give her/him a piece of advice on how she/he can do it.

5. Foreign people usually admit that Belarusian people seldom smile. Do you share this point of view?

CLOTHES, FASHION

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1. Let's talk about clothes and fashion. What style in clothes do you prefer and why?

2. Do you follow the latest fashion trends? Why (not)?

3. What questions would you ask a fashion designer?

4. What can you advise a person who wants to change something about his/her style but doesn't know how to do it?

5. They say that young people pay a lot of attention to their style and want to be fashionable. What do you think about it?

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1. Let's talk about clothes and fashion. What clothes do you prefer to wear in different situations?

2. Do you try on clothes before buying them? Why (not)?

3. What questions would you ask a fashion show organiser?

4. What can you advise a person who wants to pay a compliment to his/her friend but doesn't know how to do it?

5. A famous person once said: "Fashions come and go, style is forever." What do you think about it?

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1. Let's talk about clothes and fashion. What role does fashion play in your life?

2. Do you prefer fashionable clothes to comfortable ones? Why (not)?

3. What questions can you ask a shop assistant in a big shop?

4. What would you advise your friend who wants to buy some new clothes?

5. A famous person once said: "Style is knowing who you are and what you want to say." Do you agree with this? Why (not)?

WEATHER AND CLIMATE

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1. Now let's talk about environment. People say that our planet is in danger. Do you share this opinion?

2. What do you think people should do to protect the environment?

3. What would you like to ask your British friend about measures that are taken to protect the environment in Britain?

4. A friend of yours wants to develop a programme to protect the city where he lives. Give him a piece of advice.

5. Green School of the Year contest is held in the country and you want your school to enter it. Give ideas for some 'green events'.

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1. Now let's talk about weather and climate. What is happening to weather and climate nowadays?

2. Are you weather dependent?

3. What questions would you ask a meteorologist?

4. What can you advise a person who wants to become a meteorologist?

5. They say there's no bad weather, there are bad clothes. What do you think about it?

TRAVELLING

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1. Let's talk about travelling. What role does it play in your life?

2. How do you like to travel?

3. What questions should you ask a travel agent to learn more about a tour?

4. What can you advise a person who doesn't know where to spend his/her holiday?

5. What difficulties can you have when visiting a foreign country? Is it possible to avoid them?

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1. Let's talk about travelling. Do you like travelling? Why?

2. What means of transport do you prefer and why?

3. What questions would you ask a tour guide on a tour of London?

4. You've visited some foreign countries. Which of them did you like most and would recommend your friend to visit?

5. Today people are tired of exotic countries and prefer to spend holidays in the countryside in Belarus. What can attract people to it?