2.11. Weather. Climate

1. What is weather / climate? What is the difference between weather and climate?

2. How does weather affect people’s lives?

3. What is a weather forecast? Why is it necessary to know the weather forecast for aviation specialists?

4. What weather elements make up a weather forecast?

5. Where can people get information about weather?

6. Do you always try to look at / listen to / read the weather forecast? Why? / Why not?

7. What is your favourite weather? Why do you like it?

8. What is the weather like in your country in summer / autumn / winter / spring?

9. What is the weather / climate like in the UK?

10. Why do different countries have different weather?

11. What kinds of extreme weather do you know?

12. When was the last time the weather destroyed your plans?

13. How has the weather / climate in your country changed over the past decades?

14. Do you agree that the environment is in danger? Why? / Why not?

15. What can people / humanity do to protect the environment?

2.12. Sports. Healthy way of life

1. What sports and games are you fond of? Why have you chosen this kind of sport?

2. Do you go in for sport? If yes, how often? If no, why?

3. Do you prefer team games or individual kinds of sports? Why?

4. What kind of sports are you more interested in - summer sports or winter sports? Why?

5. Have you ever taken part in any sport competition? If yes, when, where? Did you win?

6. What is the most popular kind of sport in our country? In Britain? In the world?

7. What are the advantages / disadvantages of being a professional sportsman?

8. When and where did the Olympic Games begin?

9. Why do think they are so popular?

10. What are the main problems the international sport is facing nowadays?

11. What habits make a person healthy?

12. Why is it important to lead a healthy lifestyle?

13. Is sport important for you future job? Why?

14. How do you feel about extreme sports? Would you like to try any of them?

15. Comment on the following statement: “Winning is not important. It’s taking part that counts”.

2.13. At the doctor’s

1. Why do people go to see doctors?

2. How often do you visit doctors?

3. What are common diseases? What are their symptoms?

4. What do you usually do if you have high temperature?

5. In what situations do we usually call the doctor in / call an ambulance?

6. What does the doctor have to do before diagnosing the illness?

7. What kind of person makes an exellent doctor?

8. Remember the last time you were ill. What symptoms did you have? What doctor treated you? What did he / she prescribe?

9. How long were you ill? Did you follow all the instructions? Who took care of you?

10. How often do you have a medical check up? What for?

11. Why is it necessary to have a regular medical check up?

12. What factors contribute to good health? What do you do so as not to get ill?

13. What do you think of National Health Service in your country?

14. What are the advantages / disadvantages of private healthcare?

15. Comment on the saying: ‘Many illnesses come from our mind’.