Card№20

LISTENING (10 min.)

Task 1.Listen to the text [T.20]–3.4 min. and give T (true) and F (False) answers. (Time for preparation-5 min., time for answering- 1 min.).

№		True	False
1	According to Sally and Adam’s opinion, it was going to be impossible to teach Jessica to be a reporter in a month.
2	She spent the first week learning how to change image.
3	She spent the second week learning how to interview people in front of a camera.
4	While interviewing the politician of the Conservative Party, she said “Labour Party” instead of the “Conservative Party”.
5	She asked the Education Minister about spending money on education.

Task 2. Retell the main idea of the listened text (Time for preparation-2 min., time for answering-2 min.).

SPEAKING(10 min.)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation- 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.).

A burglar broke into your neighbor’s house while they were out for the evening. What would you do in such situation in order to prevent the crime?

Task 2. Speak on the given topic “Our ancestors”. (Time for preparation- 4 min., time for answering- 2 min.).

READING (10 min.)

Task 1. Read the text and translate the 1^st paragraph of the text. (Time for preparation-5 min., time for answering- 2 min.).

World of Jobs

We spend great part of our lives at our jobs, so choosing a right career is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Many students finish high school and begin college without a clear idea of what they want to do in future. Part of the problem is the size of the job market itself. With so many kinds of jobs how can you tell which will interest you? Some of occupations are already overcrowded. In old industries there may be little need for new workers, while new and growing industries will offer jobs now and in the future.

Find out where your interests and talents lie. Postponing a decision is an error people make. "I'll get started tomorrow or next week, or next year," - many people think. These people refuse to face the problem, hoping it will go away. But if you don't take the first step now, how can you plan for the future, how can you take the right way? Such people miss many opportunities. First start with yourself, make a list of your interests, talents and abilities. Most people have a lot of these, but at the beginning they are undeveloped and may not seem outstanding.

Task 2. Read the text and write a suitable heading to each paragraph (Time for preparation- 2 min., time for answering- 1 min.).

WRITING(10 min.)

Task 1. Write an essay to the given situation (60 words), (Time for preparation- 8 min., time for answering- 2 min.).

Inspiration. How can it affect on reaching your target?

Card№21

LISTENING (10 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text [T 21] - 2.11 min., and give T (true) or F (false) answers.(Time for preparation – 5 min., for answer – 1 min)

№		TRUE	FALSE
	Charlotte is bit worried about History.
	Charlotte doesn’t want to plan any celebrations, until she gets the results.
	Charlotte got an A in chemistry and biology.
	Victor would like to take CAE exams in 2 weeks.
5.	Charlotte wants to study at university at Cambridge.

Task 2. Retell the main idea of the listened text. (Time for preparation – 2 min., for answer – 2 min)

SPEAKING (10 min)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation – 3 min., for answer – 1 min)

Discuss these points in groups. Do you have a similar manner in your country?

1. Most South Americans and Mexicans like to stand very close to the person they are talking. You shouldn’t back away.

2. In India and the Middle East, you must never use the left hand for greeting, eating or drinking.

3. In Ireland, social events sometimes end with singing and dancing. You may be asked to sing.

Task 2. Speak on the given topic “Judging people by their appearance.” (Time for preparation – 4 min., for answer – 2 min)

READING (10 min)

Task 1. Read the text and translate the 2^nd paragraph of. (Time for preparation – 5 min., for answer – 2 min)

Education plays a very important role in our life. Human progress mostly depended upon well-educated people. Education develops different sides of human personality, reveals his abilities. We know that science and art belong to the whole world. Before them, the barriers of nationality disappear. So education brings people closer to each other, helps them to understand each other better.

The educational system of Great Britain is extremely complex and bewildering. Schooling for children is compulsory from 5 to 16. The state school system is divided into 2 stages (secondary and primary). They are subdivided into infant schools (ages 5 to 7), and junior schools (ages seven to eleven). There are several types of schools in Great Britain. Grammar schools provide an academic cause for selected pupils from the age of 11 to 18.

Public education at all levels in the USA the responsibilities of individual states. Education is provided to all children from the age 5 to 18 in the school system. Education is compulsory until the age of 16. After 6 years in elementary school children go on to junior high (or middle school) and then to high school for another 6 years. The usual plan for dividing schools is: 6 years of elementary school, 3 years of junior high, 3 years of high school, but this plan may be different in different states.

Task 2. Read the text and write a suitable heading to each paragraph. (Time for preparation – 2 min., for answer – 1min)

WRITING (10 min)

Task 1. Write an essay on the given situation. Write at least 60 words.(Time for preparation – 8 min., for answer – 2 min)

Some music is very inspirational. Other music seems boring and meaningless. Which type of music do you listen to and why do you think some music forms are much more popular than others? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.