Английский язык огэ тренировочные задания устная часть. Что это такое и что изменилось за последние годы

Мильруд В.Р. Устная часть ОГЭ. Тренировочные варианты.

Test 1 FAMILY LIFE

A British family has recently celebrated the birth of their 18th child. It was a girl and her brothers and sisters have welcomed their new sister. Her eldest brother is 26 and the parents already have two grandchildren. The family announced the birth of the child on their family website. They described the girl as “beautiful”. The family owns a bakery and hopes the children will take over the family business. It looks as if the era when the average British family would have only two or three children is over. In Britain there are more families with four children than anywhere else in Europe. Social scientists say that this is the result of immigration into the country of families from Asia and Africa.

Task 1.2

Task 1.3

You are going to give a talk about relationship with friends. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • how people choose friends
  • why friends quarrel sometimes
  • what makes friendship so necessary to everybody

Audioscript for Task 1.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about doing household chores. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous -

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Electronic assistant: What family member are you?

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Electroni с assistant: What household chores do you do regularly?

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Electronic assistant: What technological devices do you use to help you with the household chores?

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Electronic assistant: Why do you think it is important to share household chores among family members?

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Electronic assistant: How would you advise to divide household chores among family members?

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Electronic assistant:

Test 2 APPEARANCE AND LOOKS

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

Everybody knows that our appearance matters in what people think about us. Appearance is important not only in a romantic relationship but also in politics. Appearance is not all about beauty. The moment we see a person our mind starts evaluating their personality according to their looks. What especially matters is the persons face. This means that the impression somebody’s face makes on others can cost the person his or her political career. When we vote for a candidate we think that we are weighing his or her personal qualities. In fact, we are examining their face. Research has shown that if a candidate’s appearance displays competence, power and leadership, but not beauty or good looks, it can cause a political victory or defeat. These findings are really important.

Task 1.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 1.3

You are going to give a talk about the appearance of famous models. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • what appearance of models you like
  • what makes some models more successful than others
  • why models can be a bad example for young people’s lifestyle

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 2.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what kind of appearance is popular among young people nowadays. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, lets get started.

Electronic assistant: How old are you?

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Electronic assistant: What is your favourite item of clothing?

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Electronic assistant: What kind of shoes do you prefer?

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Electronic assistant: What do you think about using perfume every day?

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Electronic assistant: How do you feel about the choice of jewellery among young people?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 3 OCCUPATIONS AND HOBBIES

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

There are some very rare occupations that may seem strange to somebody while in reality they are interesting and even tasty. One such profession is a chocolate engineer. When you hear the word “engineer” what comes up in your mind is perhaps heavy machinery. A chocolate engineer does not have anything to do with either machinery or the heavy equipment industry. Chocolate engineers design chocolates. This profession is chosen by those who love designing things, have a good imagination and a good sense of taste. The job of a chocolate engineer is to create an assortment of delicious chocolate recipes. They taste their products first. Another tasty occupation is a tea taster. Such specialists are very important in the tea industry because tea must be examined for quality.

Task 3.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 3.3

You are going to give a talk about a hobby of one of your parents, relatives or a person you know. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • what this hobby is
  • whether this hobby is popular with people in other countries
  • whether you would like to take up this hobby and why

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 3.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey We need to find out popular hobbies among young people. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: What professions do you find interesting?

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Electronic assistant: What school subjects meet your own life interests?

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Electronic assistant: What hobbies do your friends have?

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Electronic assistant: What hobbies appeal to you most of all?

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Electronic assistant: What is your own favourite hobby?

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Electronic assistant: Why do you enjoy the hobby of your choice?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 4 PURCHASES AND POCKET MONEY

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

Small children can understand money. They get the idea that in order to buy something you have to pay for it. Also, they know that in order to have money you have to earn it. Of course, kids can’t earn their own money yet and that is why parents start giving pocket money to their children at a certain age. Apart from fun, pocket money can be a great tool for teaching children the art of budgeting, saving money and setting goals. Besides, children can be taught how to donate small sums to charity. In other words, pocket money can be used to teach small children decision-making but children should not be paid for obeying their parents or for helping them about the house.

Task 4.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 4.3

You are going to give a talk about managing money. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • why managing your money is important
  • where your own money comes from
  • what goals of spending your money you set for yourself

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 4.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how internet shops are being used. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: Are you male or female?

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Electronic assistant: What do you know about buying things on the internet?

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Electronic assistant: Why do you think people use internet shops for purchasing food and goods?

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Electronic assistant: What do you think are the drawbacks of buying on the internet?

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Electronic assistant: What do people you know buy on the internet?

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Electronic assistant: If you had the chance to buy something on the internet, what would it be?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 5 EMAILING, TEXTING AND CHATTING

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

Mobile phones have become very popular and texting is taking the lead. In many situations sending text messages called SMS via the telephone is more preferable than emailing somebody. Unlike emails, SMS texts are delivered alerting the telephone owner to the arrival of a new message. Not many of us check their email on a regular basis while SMS texts have a sense of urgency and we must answer them at once. Besides, texting is used for personal contacts while emails are often the channel of business communication. A great advantage of SMS texts is that they can be sent from any location thanks to the mobile device in your pocket. You do not have to sit in front of a computer or carry a heavy laptop with you.

Task 5.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 5.3

You are going to give a talk about your mobile phone. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • how you got your mobile phone
  • what you find to be very useful in your mobile phone
  • what you like and don’t like about your mobile phone

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 5.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how you use internet social networks. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: How much time on average do you spend online?

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Electronic assistant: What social networks are your favourite?

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Electronic assistant: What makes the social network of your choice attractive to you?

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Electronic assistant: How does your social network fit in with your daily routine?

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Electronic assistant: How do you find friends in your social network?

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Electronic assistant: What functions of your social network do you use more than others?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Task 6

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

One of the oldest schools in the world is a school in China. It was organized in the year 143 BC and it was the first Chinese public school. Soon after that the building of the school was destroyed in a fire but the school was rebuilt a couple of years later. This was not the end for the tests of life for this school. The school was destroyed by wars many times and only ruins remained but each time it was rebuilt again and again. It survived hurricanes and earthquakes, blizzards and storms. In the twentieth century it was called a model for secondary schools nationwide. For many Chinese students it is a great honour to study at that school. Would you like to study in such a school?

Task 6.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 6.3

You are going to give a talk about your school holiday. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • why you like your holiday time
  • what the holiday of your dream is
  • what good holiday experience you have already had. You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 6.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how to make your school life more interesting for you. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: What grade are you in?

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Electronic assistant: How often do you come to school for extra-curricular activities?

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Electronic assistant: What kind of activities are available for students at school after the lessons?

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Electronic assistant: What activities offered by your school after the lessons do you find most interesting and useful?

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Electronic assistant: What activities offered by your school after the lessons are not to your liking?

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Electronic assistant: What can be done to make your school life after the lessons even better?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 7 CHOOSING A PROFESSION

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

The teaching profession has proved to be one of the most popular careers among school graduates in the UK. The choice was made out of 40 different professions on the list. About a third of the participants were interested in teaching. Other professions that generated interest included those of engineer, psychologist and artist. The medical profession was not as popular as last year and only 10% of those questioned expressed interest in being a doctor. Instead, journalism, police work and social service have risen in popularity. The girls’ preferences were teaching, psychology and social work while boys were more inclined to choose a technical walk of life. The majority of school leavers want to continue their studies in some way while some 10% will work.

Task 7.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 7.3 .2

You are going to give a talk about the role of English in your future career. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • what professions require the knowledge of English
  • how English can be used in your future professional career
  • what you do to achieve a good command of English

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 7.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what professions are most popular among school students. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: How do you assess your school performance in different subjects?

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Electronic assistant: What are your favourite school subjects?

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Electronic assistant: What are the professions of your parents?

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Electronic assistant: What professions are popular among your friends?

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Electronic assistant: Why do you think it is worthwhile to choose the profession of your dream?

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Electronic assistant: What do you need to do to be successful in the profession of your choice?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 8 RUSSIAN TRADITIONS

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

Traditional Russian souvenirs are popular all over the globe. The matryoshka is the best known gift from Russia. It is a set of painted wooden dolls of different sizes that are hidden one inside the other. In some rare cases there can be 50 dolls and even more. Traditionally these dolls are painted dressed in a Russian peasant dress with a headscarf. Khokhloma is another traditional Russian craft which originated in the 17th century near the city of Nizhny Novgorod. It is a style of painting on wooden dishes and on furniture. This beautiful and unique style can be recognized for its red and gold flowers on a dark background. Gzhel is yet another style of painting dishes and cups, clocks and lamps in blue and white.

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

You are going to give a talk about any tradition that you know in your family, your school, your country or elsewhere. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • what tradition seems to you more interesting than others and why
  • whether you know anything about where, when and how this tradition began
  • how the tradition of your choice is observed these days

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 8.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what traditions are known to young people. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: What do you think “a tradition” is?

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Electronic assistant: What traditions does your family have?

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Electronic assistant: What traditions of your parents and grandparents do you know about?

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Electronic assistant: What traditions are observed at your school?

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Electronic assistant: Which traditional event is your favourite?

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Electronic assistant: What traditions do you help to keep?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 9 TRAVELLING AND SIGHTSEEING

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

People who travel through the thick Brazilian jungle may arrive at a shocking place - a small American-style town with streets, houses, a police station and even a golf course. The difference is that here in the middle of the rainforest there are no people. Only monkeys jumping on the rooftops. The town was built in the ’20s

  • and its inhabitants abandoned it in the 1940s. The famous car maker Henry Ford bought this land and wanted to build a factory there to produce rubber for his cars. The workers were moved there from Michigan. The rules of life in the town were very strict and the workers did not like it. Besides, the rubber production was very slow and the project failed.

Task 9.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 9.3

You are going to give a talk about visiting a foreign country. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • what foreign country would you like to visit and why
  • what preparations you need to make before you go
  • what you should bear in mind to make your stay abroad safe and interesting

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 9.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what the most popular travel routes for a holiday these days are. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: Where have you already travelled?

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Electronic assistant: How long do your trips usually last?

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Electronic assistant: What trip do you remember as the best one and why?

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Electronic assistant: What trips are described as very good by your friends?

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Electronic assistant: What place are you going to visit next time and why?

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Electronic assistant: What means of travel will you be using?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 10 FAMOUS PEOPLE

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

If you ask an adult about the most famous clown in the world, everyone will immediately remember their childhood and a circus arena with a comedian on it who can be both funny and sad. If you make a list of names then, perhaps, in the USA the entertainer called Bozo will be at the top of the list. One should know that more than one clown performed under that name. Many actors used to wear the same popular mask for their performance. There are popular clown names in different countries and the children admire their bright caps and baggy trousers, sense of humour, funny jokes, spectacular tricks and friendly personality. Nobody can imagine the circus without a clown making us laugh.

Task 10.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 10.3

You are going to give a talk about a cult figure. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • what a cult figure is
  • why some people become cult figures or role models for others
  • what kind of person may become your role model in life

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 10.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what famous names are most known to young people. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: How important do you think it is to become famous?

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Electronic assistant: Which people achieve popularity among us?

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Electronic assistant: Why do some actors or actresses become famous while others do not?

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Electronic assistant: What makes a scientist famous?

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Electronic assistant: What brings fame to sportsmen?

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Electronic assistant: How can an ordinary person become famous?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 11 TRAVELLING

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

In the past, travelling was a very risky adventure. There were no roads. The transport was very primitive and slow. Many people travelled on foot and faced all sorts of dangers from wild beasts, bad weather and robbers. Only the bravest people dared to set out on a long journey. They preferred to travel in groups. Later travellers learned how to train four-footed animals like the horse or the camel and travelling became a little more comfortable. These days people travel in comfort and nearly every country in the world has a network of railways and air connections. If your business is very urgent you can travel by air and arrive at your destination in no time.

11.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

11.3

You are going to give a talk about the most memorable travel of your life. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • what your destination was
  • what made your trip so memorable
  • who you shared your story with and what the reaction was

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 11.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what means of transport are preferable for you. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: How many times a year do your relatives or friends travel to some distant places?

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Electronic assistant: What transport do they usually choose?

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Electronic assistant: What makes people prefer some kinds of transport to others?

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Electronic assistant: How much does the speed of travel matter for you?

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Electronic assistant: What does “a comfortable journey” mean for you?

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Electronic assistant: How do people entertain themselves on trains or planes?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 12 TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

It is true that many teenagers are carried away by taking selfies, listening to music, messaging or playing games. However, there are talented young people who create something useful and make life better for everyone. Thanks to the invention of a school student it is no longer necessary to wait for hours to charge one’s cell phone. This device was considered the best at an international fair of young scientists. You will agree with this decision of the selection board if you know that with this gadget a telephone can be charged in 20 to 30 seconds. It contains a lot of energy in a very small space. Besides, it can be recharged 10,000 cycles compared with 1,000 cycles for ordinary batteries.

12.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

12.3

You are going to give a talk about the good and bad that you see in modern technological devices. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • what modern technological devices you use
  • how often you use your most favourite gadgets
  • what good and harm modern technology can do

Audioscript for Task 12.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what technological progress means for you personally. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: What modern gadgets do you know?

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Electronic assistant: What advanced technological devices have you been using lately?

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Electronic assistant: How does technological progress help you in your life?

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Electronic assistant: What piece of modern technology would you like to get as a present and why?

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Electronic assistant: What makes an electronic gadget useful for you?

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Electronic assistant: What should young people be mindful of when using electronic gadgets?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 13 GLOBAL PROBLEMS

Over the last 50 years the human population has increased nearly three times and as a result we have been using a lot more water than before. Besides, industrial waste has polluted much of the fresh water resources. Agriculture demands its share of water as well. This means that the water supply is decreasing. Less fresh water on the planet means not only thirst but also hunger. The reason is that human beings depend upon fish and animals for food. If fish and wildlife become extinct, we may face extinction ourselves. A debate is now going on about what causes the shortage of water. Global warming is factor number one. People from different cultures have to work together or face mutual destruction.

Task 13.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 13.3

You are going to give a talk about ecologically friendly technologies of generating electricity. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • what ecologically friendly technologies of generating electricity you know
  • how important these ecologically friendly technologies are
  • whether your family tries to save energy and how

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 13.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what you think about pollution. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: How do you understand the phrase “environmental pollution”?

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Electronic assistant: What do you think causes environmental pollution?

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Electronic assistant: How do you think environmental pollution can be stopped?

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Electronic assistant: What can teenagers do to stop environmental pollution?

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Electronic assistant: What school projects do you know to make the environment cleaner?

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Electronic assistant: What did you do in the project to make the environment cleaner?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 14 MASS MEDIA

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

The mass media has changed over the last decades. The internet has become available and today it brings us the information of our choice at a great speed. The internet is now a platform for news, music, films, talk shows, sports events, advertising, trading, playing games and even doing business. The internet has made the rhythm of our life much faster than before. We now spend much less time sitting down and give more energy to switching over, telephoning, messaging, emailing, contacting, booking, registering, checking in and out. Thanks to the new mass media we keep up to date with news of all kind twenty-four hours a day. When the long-awaited moment to relax comes, we make the most of it in front of the computer again. This is especially true for the younger generation.

Task 14.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 14.3

You are going to give a talk about personal websites. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • about your or somebody else’s personal website
  • what makes you or somebody else create your own website
  • what rules it is important to have in mind for those who have their own website

You have to talk continuously

Audioscript for Task 14.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how young people use the internet these days. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: How much time a day do you use the internet on average?

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Electronic assistant: What are the purposes that you use the internet for?

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Electronic assistant: What kind of information do you get from the internet?

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Electronic assistant: How do you use the internet for your studies?

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Electronic assistant: How do you use the internet for entertainment?

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Electronic assistant: What role do internet social networks play in your life?

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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Test 15 HEALTH

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

Robots start to play an active role in the medical check-ups of patients. They can even do it at a distance if a patient is very far away from the hospital. Robotic technology is very important in telemedicine, but these days robots go one step further. They can now patrol hospital corridors and call on the rooms to check on patients’ health. After the examination of the patient, the robot can put all the results on record for the doctor to see and make further instructions to the medical staff. Medical robots look like a mobile cart with a video screen and medical monitoring equipment. The cart “knows” which way to go and which patients to monitor at a given time. This device frees the doctors’ time.

Task 15.2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 15.3

You are going to give a talk about fitness training. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

  • what fitness groups you or your friends attend
  • what purposes of attending a fitness group you or your friends have in mind
  • the results of attending a fitness group by you or your friends

You have to talk continuously.

Audioscript for Task 15.2

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how health aware young people are. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: How can you assess your own health?

Student:

Electronic assistant: What do you do to keep fit?

Student:

Electronic assistant: How much time a day do you spend outside?

Student:

Electronic assistant: Can you describe your diet as healthy and why?

Student:

Electronic assistant: How much time do you give a day to physical exercises?

Student:

Electronic assistant: How do you deal with stress caused by studies?

Student:

Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.


Задание
You are going to give a talk about keeping fit. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes. Remember to say:
· why a healthy lifestyle is more popular nowadays;
· what you do to keep fit;
· what sports activities are popular with teenagers in your region.

Примерный ответ
Well, now I’m going to give a talk about keeping fit and healthy lifestyle.

Healthy lifestyle is becoming more and more popular nowadays. There is a number of reasons for that but the most important reason is that people live under the press of different problems, such as social, ecological, economic and others. A person should be strong and healthy in order to overcome all difficulties. Healthy lifestyle helps people do that.

As for me, I try to keep fit in different ways. First of all, I do my morning exercises every day. In addition to it, I go to the swimming pool once or sometimes twice a week. Also, I stay away from bad habits, because I’m convinced that cigarettes, alcohol and drugs destroy both body and brain.

Well, as to other teenagers of my region, I should say that they are interested in different sports activities. They often play football and other active games on sports grounds, go to gyms and swimming pools. Besides, more and more young men become interested in martial arts, such as karate, boxing, kickboxing, judo and so on.

In conclusion, I’d like to emphasise the fact that healthy lifestyle is a “must” for modern people.

Монолог “My school”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes. Remember to say:
· what you like most about your school;
· what weekday you find the most difficult, and why;
· what you would like to change in your school life.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ

I like my school very much, but it is my classmates that I like best of all. We are all good friends and get on well with each other. We spend much time together doing sports, playing active games and so on.

As for weekdays, I find Monday the most difficult one because we have six lessons on this day, including Mathematics and Physics. Frankly speaking, I’m not good at these subjects, and I don’t enjoy these lessons.

In my opinion, much can be changed and improved in my school. For example, PE lessons. I’d like them to be more diverse. As a rule, we play volleyball and basketball at the lessons, or simply run on the stadium. It would be better if we had a chance to work out with weights and play games that are more interesting .

Задание (вариант 2)
You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· what your typical school day is like;
· what your favourite subject is, and why;
· what you like most about your school.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
Well, now I’m going to give a talk about my school.

To begin with, I’d like to say that my shool is one of the biggest schools in my city, where more than one thousand pupils get their education.

As far as my typical school day concerned, I should say it is very busy. It usually starts at 8 o’clock in the morning and comes to an end at 2 or 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Every day we have 6 and sometimes 7 lessons. We also have breaks, but they are not very long.

As I have just mentioned, my typical school day involves a number of lessons. Russian, Literature, and Mathematics are the most frequent ones. As a rule, we do a lot of work at these lessons: learn rules, do exercises and tests, write essays, make reports, and so on.

My favourite subject is English. I have been learning it since the 2nd form and I hope to relate my life to it. Chances are good that I will be an interpreter. If not, I can always go to school and be an English teacher.

I like a lot in my school but it is my classmates that I like most. We are all good friends and get on well with each other. We spend much time together doing sports, playing active games, going to the cinema.

In conclusion, I’d like to emphasise the fact that school education is very important for teenagers and should help them build character and develop mind.

Монолог “The place where I live”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about the place where you live. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· what your city, town or village is famous for;
· what your favourite place in your city, town or village is, and why you like it;
· whether you are going to stay in your city, town or village after leaving school or move to another place, and why.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ (на примере г. Кемерово)
Well, I am going to give a talk about my city.

To begin with, I’d like to say that the name of my city is Kemerovo. This is the capital of Kuzbass, the main coal region of Siberia.

In the first place, Kemerovo is famous for its coal producers and chemical industry. Coal mined here is consumed in this country and exported abroad. In addition to coal, different chemicals are produced here. The products of a gigantic plant Azot are in great demand all over the country.

As to me, I like my city very much, because it has lots of beautiful places where you can rest and relax. The embankment of the river Tom is my favourite place in Kemerovo. Here you can sit quietly on the banks and admire wonderful nature. The embankment is also a good place where you can walk alone or with your friends.

Frankly speaking, I haven’t yet decided what to do after leaving school. It depends on many factors. More likely than not, I will stay in my city, because I have all the opportunities to get good education here. I just have no reason of moving to another region. But as the saying is, time will tell.

In conclusion, I’d like to invite everyone to visit Kemerovo and enjoy this city.

Монолог “Foreign languages”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about foreign languages. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· why lots of people learn foreign languages nowadays;
· why you have chosen to do the English exam this year;
· what you did to prepare for your English exam.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
To begin with, I’d like to say that more and more people learn foreign languages nowadays. They do it for a number of reasons. In the first place, people want to understand citizens of other countries and to be understood by them. In addition to it, travelling has become easier, and the Russians have a variety of opportunities for going abroad. If you are fluent in a foreign language, you feel more confident.

It goes without saying that English is established as the most important and popular language. As for me, I have been learning English for 5 years. And this year I have chosen to do the English exam. I regard this exam as a chance to test my language skills. I have always wanted to know my real speaking skills and find out my strengths and weaknesses.

I did much work to prepare for my English exam. First of all, I revised grammar. I learned a lot of rules and consolidated them in doing exercises. In addition to it, I read texts of various genres to enlarge my vocabulary. I also listened to a number of radio programmes and podcasts to make my listening better. And I also made efforts to improve my speaking. I used every chance to speak English at the lessons and at home.

In conclusion, I’d like to emphasize the fact that English is in great demand these days, so I recommend everybody to start learning it as soon as possible and commit to it.

Монолог “Pets”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about pets. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· why people keep pets;
· what pets are most popular in big cities;
· whether having pets is a big responsibility, and why.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
Well, I am going to give a talk about pets.

To begin with, I’d like to say that nowadays more and more people keep pets in their houses: cats, dogs, parrots, hamsters, guinea pigs, and so on. They do it for a number of reasons. In the first place, people seek to make friends, and pets are a kind of friends they can make fast and easily. Besides, pets give positive emotions, that’s why people like to keep them. If you are under stress, you can just stroke your cat and feel somewhat relieved.

As to the most popular pets in big cities, I should say it depends. If you live in a big city, a cat or a small dog would be the best option. Firstly, they don’t need extensive space to live on. Secondly, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on buying pet food. If you live in the country, you can choose whatever you want. There is always plenty of room and food for any pet here.

Anyway, having pets is a big responsibility. Pets are animate objects, and if you don’t take good care of them, they may fall sick and even die.

In conclusion, I’d like to emphasise the fact that pets play an important part in our life and we should be aware of both pluses and minuses of keeping them.

Монолог “The Internet”

Задание

Remember to say:
· why today’s teenagers use the Internet so much;
· how the Internet makes long-distance communication easier;
· what dangers teenagers can face when they use the Internet.
You have to talk continuously.

Задание (вариант 2)
You are going to give a talk about the Internet. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· why using the Internet is so popular;
· how the Internet can help students in their studies;
· whether the Internet can be dangerous, and why.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
To begin with, I’d like to say that we live in the world of modern technologies. We are surrounded by lots of sophisticated gadgets: smartphones, iPhones, notebooks, netbooks, laptops. They are very useful because they have practically unlimited functionality. But it is the connection to the Internet that makes them useful to the max.

Today the Internet is exceedingly popular and used very much, especially by teenagers. They do it for a number of reasons. Firsty, they create their profiles on different social nets such as vkontakte, odnoklassniki, facebook, instagram and others. Young people like communicating with each other, and the social nets give them this opportunity. Secondly, the Internet is a depot of innumerable information, so teenagers use the internet as a source of answers for various questions. So, the Internet helps students in their studies. Whether they need to make a report or prepare for a test, they launch a browser, type in the request and get lots of pages according to the request.

Besides, the Internet makes long-distance communication easier. There are special programs for communcation of this kind. One of them is Skype, which is sure to be the most popular programm. You can see and hear the person whom you are talking to.

Frankly speaking, the Internet is not as safe as you wish it were. Firstly, the spread of information is uncontrolled on the Internet, so teenagers often run into dangerous pages containing information about selling drugs or committing a suicide. I strongly believe that this information must be banned.

In conlcusion I’d like to say that if you follow the safety rules when using the Internet you are not endangered, and you can use the Internet to your advantage as much as possible.

Монолог “Holidays”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about holidays. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· what holidays are most popular in your country;
· what your favourite holiday is and how you celebrate it;
· if you prefer to give presents or to get presents, and why.
You have to talk continuously.

Задание (вариант 2)
You are going to give a talk about public holidays in Russia. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· what public holidays are celebrated in Russia;
· what your favourite public holiday is, and why you like it;
· how your favourite public holiday is celebrated in your city, town or village.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
Well, now I’m going to talk about holidays.

To begin with, holidays play an important part in our life. Holidays give us an opportunity to rest and relax, they also improve our mood and make us happier.

Our country has a number of (public) holidays. The most popular are New Year, the 8th of March (the women’s day), Spring and Labour Day, Victory Day, Russia Day, and others. All these holidays are very important for every citizen of the Russian Federation.

My favorite (public) holiday is New Year because this is a special occasion. It is not only an opportunity to relax but also to think about how you lived the past year and make plans for the next one. In addition to it, New Year is a reunion for the whole family of ours, so we always look forward to it.

My family established its own way of celebrating New Year. In the evening we visit our best friends who live next door and have some time together. Then, at midnight, we come back home and have our celebratory meal. We usually watch TV shows, listen to music, fool around, and, of course, give each other presents.

As for me, I like both giving presents and getting them. Both actions are very enjoying. But honestly speaking, I like getting presents more because now I don’t have enough money for giving them.

Staying at home with your family is not the only way to celebrate New Year. You can visit city celebrations which include fairs, contests, concerts, and fireworks. The culmination of the New Year celebration in our city is setting up fireworks. It is just awesome!

In conclusion, I’d like to emphasise the fact that every holiday is a great time, and I wish there were as many holidays as possible.

Монолог “Travelling”

Задание

Remember to say:
· why most people like travelling;
· which season is the best for travelling in your opinion;
· what means of transport is the best, and why.
You have to talk continuously.

Задание (вариант 2)
You are going to give a talk about travelling. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· why most people enjoy travelling;
· what people like doing while travelling;
· what place you would like to go to, and why.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
Nowadays, people have a great variety to rest and relax: going to the cinema, playing sports, and so on. But the most popular option remains travelling.

People like travelling for a number of reasons. Firstly, travelling is a good way to focus away from work and study and, so to say, to recharge batteries. I mean people can replenish their inner supplies of energy and refresh emotions. Secondly, travelling is a good way to broaden the mind and gain knowledge. If you go to a foreign country, you can learn its customs and traditions, see the sights, make friends with local citizens.

While travelling, people like to do different things. It depends upon the place and purpose of your visit. If you travel to a resort town, you usually swim in the sea and bake in the sun. If you travel on business, you’re supposed to establish contacts, carry on talks, making contracts, and so on. If you travel for educational reasons, you attend lessons, go on excursions, gain knowledge and develop your skills.

In my opinion, summer is the best season for travelling. Most adults are on leave in this period and children have holidays, that’s why summer is the optimal time when you can start on a journey.

As to means of transport, each one has its pluses and minuses. If you travel by train, you can admire beautiful landscapes and you feel safe. But it takes more time to get to the destination. Travelling by plane saves time but deprives you the chance to enjoy the nature outside, and what is more, fills you with misgivings about the flight.

As to me, I have already travelled to many places, but my dream is to visit Tokyo. This is the place I would like to go to because it is one of the world leaders in business, culture, science and technology. Besides, I plan to learn Japanese in the future, so, visiting Japan can help me to do that.

In conclusion, I’d like to emphasize the fact that travelling plays an important part in our life and everybody should travel as much as possible.

Монолог “Career plans”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about your career plans. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· what job you want to do in the future;
· what two subjects you think are the most important for your future job, and why;
· whether your family approve of your career choice or not.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
All people have to work in order to make a living. It is very important that a person has a job according to his or her abilities and wishes.

As for me, I’d like to be an interpreter in the future. I like foreign languages very much, and, frankly speaking, I’m very good at them. Nowadays, I do my best to learn English and Spanish because they are the languages that are widely spoken and popular with lots of people.

I think that English and Geography are the most important subjects for my future job. They are two subjects that help me learn much about other countries, their customs and traditions. English and Geography also help me understand native people of other countries, respect their culture and communicate with them in the most effective way.

All the members of my family approve my career choice because they strongly believe that interpreting is an exciting and well-paid job. Frankly speaking, my family just want me to be happy and they support any decision of mine.

In conclusion, I’d like to emphasize the fact that every teenager shouldn’t procrastinate in deciding about his or her job because a successful career requires much time and efforts.

Монолог “Books”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about books. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· whether reading is still popular with teenagers, and why, or why not;
· what kind of books you like reading;
· why many people prefer e-books to paper books.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
Well, I am going to give a talk about books.

To begin with, I’d like to say that there are a lot of ways to spend free time: doing sports, watching TV, going to the cinema, playing games, and so on. And, of course, you can just read a book.

Frankly speaking, reading books is losing its popularity with teenagers making way for more exciting activities, such as watching blockbusters in 3-D, playing computer games, social networking, arranging parties. If a teenager has to choose between reading a book and playing a brand new computer game, he or she will definitely show preference for the game. Modern games excel books in all aspects. Firstly, modern games make a tremendous visual impact. The game world looks extremely realistic. Secondly, when playing a game, you are not an outsider. You are an active insider participating in everything that happens in the game world.

As for me, I have to confess that I am not only a gamer, but also a regular reader. Yes, I like reading very much! Science fiction is my favourite kind of literature because it gives a different view of our reality. It doesn’t present our world as it is but as it could be. I think that science fiction is much deeper than, say, detective stories. The problems science fiction deals with are more global and serious.

If you take a closer look at reading people, you will notice that they usually read e-books. There is a number of reasons why many people prefer e-books to paper books. The main reason is that you can download unlimited e-books for free from the Internet. In addition to it, e-books are more comfortable to read. There is a variety of devices that can store e-books: computers, tablets, smartphones.

In conclusion, I’d like to say that modern world is full of exciting things like sports, TV, parties and so on. Nevertheless, books shouldn’t be forgotten.

Монолог “School homework”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about your school homework. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· how long it takes you to do your homework;
· what subject you usually start with, and why;
· whether schoolchildren should be given more or less homework, and why.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ

Well, I am going to give a talk about my school homework.

To begin with, I’d like to say that school homework is an essential part of school education. Almost everyone who goes to school is given hometasks.

As for me, duration of doing my homework depends on many factors. For example, our teachers of Literature and History are in the habit of giving a lot of homework, which involves reading many pages of textbooks, writing synopses, making presentations, and so on. If you are not ready with all this stuff, you get a bad mark. As I don’t want to get bad marks, I have to spend long hours to prepare for the lessons. It may take me 3 or even 4 hours to finish the school homework. But to tell the truth, there are teachers who spare pupils’ time and don’t give much work. They organize their lessons so that there is little left for home.

As to sequence of subjects, I usually start with Literature because this is the most voluminous subject including many works of fiction, critique, philosophy, and the like. I prefer to get rid of the most boring subject in the first place and then start doing something that is more interesting.

I strongly believe that schoolchildren should be given less homework. I don’t understand teachers who give their pupils too much homework and are sure that they do them good. Teachers should know that our brain can effectively process a limited amount of information. The rest of information vanishes into thin air. If you keep trying to remember everything you are given by teachers, you will most likely go crazy.

In conclusion, I’d like to appeal to teachers and make them remember their own school life. Teachers should never forget that they were pupils in the past and, like today’s young people, had difficulties with the homework.

Монолог “TV”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about TV. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· whether watching TV is still a popular pastime with teenagers, and why, or why not;
· how many hours a week you watch TV;
· what you dislike most about TV.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
Well, I am going to give a talk about TV.

To begin with, I’d like to say that TV is one of the greatest inventions of all times. It is impossible to imagine days when people lived without TV.

In my opinion, watching TV is losing its popularity with teenagers. The reason is that teenagers prefer the Internet to TV. Not long ago, TV used to be the main source of information and entertainment. It is no longer the case. Now, if you want to know what is happening in the world, you launch a browser, do some clicks and get innumerable quantity of information. If you want to watch something entertaining, you don’t need TV. There are lots of youtube channels providing clips, shows, interviews with celebrities, and the like. You can start watching a video, pause it for any time and then start again. You can’t do the same trick with television.

As for me, I don’t watch TV very often. I usually do it when new episodes of my favourite serials appear. So, I watch TV approximately 3 of 4 hours a week. Sometimes it happens that there are no new episodes of my favourite serials, so I spend no time at all.

There are a lot of things I dislike about TV. But endless blocks of commercials drive me really crazy! It goes without saying that advertising gives money for producing new content, but there should be some limits to advertising.

In conclusion, I’d like to acknowledge great importance of television, but at the same time, I’d like to state the fact that TV gradually abandons its absolute position making way for the Internet.

Монолог “Free time”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about your free time. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· whether you have a lot of free time, and why, or why not;
· what you enjoy doing in your free time;
· what your Sunday afternoons are like.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
Well, I am going to give a talk about my free time.

To begin with, I’d like to say that people have to work more and more in the modern world to make a career, earn a living, and become successful. This also holds true for teenagers, because they have to study a lot. So, both adults and teenagers don’t have much free time.

As for me, I don’t have much free time either, because I am faced with a number of important exams this year. As I don’t want to fail them, I make every effort to learn the necessary material. I read a lot of textbooks and additional articles, do innumerable exercises, attend preparation courses, and so on.

In spite of the fact that I have to work a lot, I try to find some time for recreation and fun. Frankly speaking, I enjoy doing many things in my free time. I like to take walks, come to see my friends, watch TV, surf the Internet, and so on. My favourite pastime is going to a swimming pool. I am keen on having a healthy lifestyle, and swimming helps me to keep fit.

As to my Sunday afternoons, I should confess that they are just for doing nothing active. I usually take my tablet, sink into the sofa, and watch videos on youtube or communicate in social nets. Sunday afternoons are the period when I don’t overload myself with activities, because I need to collect my strength for Monday, which is my busiest weekday.

In conclusion, I’d like to say that it is very important to not only have free time but also give it to your hobbies and interests.

Монолог “Weather and seasons”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about weather and seasons. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· which of the four seasons you like most, and why;
· how the Earth’s climate has changed recently;
· whether you trust the weather forecast, and why.
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
Well, I am going to give a talk about weather and seasons.

To begin with, I’d like to say that there are four seasons in a year: winter, spring, summer, and autumn.

As for me, I like summer most of all, because this is the period when we have vacations. And vacations mean freedom. Absolutely! We have no need to get up early and be in a hurry to leave for school. It is not necessary to spend long hours doing school homework. The only thing we have to do in summer is relaxing to the max. In addition to it, the weather is awesome in summer! As a rule, it is warm and sunny.

By the way, the Earth’s climate has changed recently. If you take a closer look at what’s happening in the world, you see natural phenomena that never took place before. Melting arctic ice is one of numerous examples. It gradually fills the ocean with huge amounts of additional water that makes the water level higher and causes ecological disasters. In addition to it, mass media often give information about disastrous hurricanes and severe droughts that occur in unexpected time and place.

As to the weather forecast, I don’t trust it if it is given for the longer period of time. I don’t believe that man can predict what is going to be in a week or fortnight. Nevertheless, I think that the weather forecast for one or two days is most likely to be correct, and you should trust it.

In conclusion, I’d like to say that weather is an interesting subject, which is worth studying and paying attention to.

Монолог “Photography”

Задание
You are going to give a talk about photography. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
· why people like taking pictures
· why taking photos is more popular today than it was in the past
· what the best photo you have ever taken is
You have to talk continuously.

Примерный ответ
Well, I am going to give a talk about photography.

To begin with, I’d like to say that people have always wanted beautiful moments of life to last forever. Photography helps them to make it happen.

People like taking pictures for a number of reasons. As I have just mentioned, people want to save beautiful moments of life forever. For example, while visiting an exotic country, you see lots of things that don’t exist in your own area. You never see a coconut tree in Siberia and heaps of snow somewhere in the south. Why not to take a picture? In addition to it, people take pictures not only for fun but also for fixing details of an occurrence. It is often the case when pictures help to investigate a crime.

It is really a fact that taking photos is more popular today than it was in the past. The main reason is that taking photos has become much easier today. You just take a smartphone, do a click and that’s it. It has also become easier to share photos with friends. You can upload it
on your profile in a social net and let everyone see it.

As for me, I like taking photos very much. Frankly speaking, I have many good photos, but the best one was taken last year in the Altai Mountains. My friends and I effected an ascent of a mountain and took a picture on the very top of it. The picture is just awesome! When I look at it, I admire wonderful nature and remember my friends.

In conclusion, I’d like to say that taking pictures is a never-ending hobby, which will carry away more and more people.

Английский язык. ОГЭ. Устная часть. Мишин А.В.

М.: 201 6. - 36 с.

Пособие предназначено для подготовки учащихся общеобразовательных организаций и школ с углублённым изучением английского языка к Основному государственному экзамену по английскому языку. Пособие чётко структурировано и содержит демонстрационный вариант устной части экзамена с комментариями и образцами выполнения заданий, советы и рекомендации для успешной сдачи экзамена, таблицы с правилами чтения на английском языке и транскрипцией, а также пять вариантов для самостоятельной подготовки.

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Друзья, по окончании 9 класса вам предстоит сдача Основного государственного экзамена по английскому языку. Экзамен состоит из двух частей - устной и письменной. С 201 б года устная часть сдаётся по новым контрольно-измерительным материалам.
Устная часть сдаётся в отдельный день и представляет собой полностью компьютеризованную версию экзамена. Экзаменуемый заходит в аудиторию для прохождения устной части испытания: там располагается компьютер с гарнитурой (наушники и регулируемый микрофон с шумоподавлением).
На сдачу устной части экзамена по английскому языку отводится 1 5 минут: надев наушники, сдающий должен последовательно выполнить три задания, которые появляются на экране. На задания 1 и 3 даётся 1,5 минуты на подготовку, по 2 минуты для устного ответа, задание 2 (ответы на вопросы) выполняется без подготовки: звучит вопрос, участник экзамена должен в течение 1 минуты дать полный ответ на вопрос. Экзаменуемый может самостоятельно регулировать уровень громкости записи, а в конце ответа прослушать начало своей записи, чтобы убедиться, что она удалась. В аудитории присутствует технический специалист, готовый помочь устранить технические неполадки.
Цель данного пособия - познакомить учащихся с содержательной и организационно-технологической сторонами раздела «Говорение» и выработать стратегии для успешной сдачи устной части Основного государственного экзамена.
Пособие содержит 5 вариантов для подготовки к устной части экзамена, первый из которых подробно разбирается и комментируется автором. В основной части пособия учащиеся смогут получить советы по подготовке к каждому из трёх заданий экзамена, найти и выучить стандартные фразы устного высказывания, а также разобраться с критериями оценки ответов. Во второй части книги представлен полезный справочный материал.

Приветствую, мои дорогие читатели.

Я знаю, что русскоговорящих школьников безумно пугает сдача устных экзаменов. А устная часть ОГЭ по английскому языку кажется совершенно невыполнимой (не говоря уже о ). Но поверьте мне, правильная и своевременная подготовка - все что нужно, чтобы высший балл на тесте вам был беспечен. Поэтому сегодня нас ждет полный разбор устной части, а также примеры заданий с ответами.

Что это такое и что изменилось за последние годы

Устная часть тестирования на занимает всего 6 минут! Но за 6 минут вы должны показать все, на что способны. Вас проверят на все: на произношение и скорость речи, на способность понимать вопросы и давать быстрый и четкий ответ на них, на ваше умение вести неподготовленную речь на протяжении 2 минут.

С 2016 года структура устной части в корне изменилась. Вам придется справляться не с двумя, а с целыми тремя заданиями: нужно будет прочитать текст вслух, ответить на вопросы диалога, а также сделать монолог на основе картинки (а, возможно, и без нее в этом году!). Кажется, все совершенно отличается от того, что было всего 3-4 года назад.

Из чего состоит и как проходит

Устная часть состоит, как я уже говорила, из 3 частей, которые суммарно по времени занимают 15 минут, из которых 6 минут идут непосредственно на ответ, а остальное - на подготовку.

А вы знали, что при регулярных занятиях 2 раза в неделю с толковым репетитором, уровень вашей готовности к экзамену через 8 месяцев возрастает примерно на 20-30%??? Если вам важен высокий балл, то очень рекомендую хорошего репетитора, которого вам помогут подобрать в EnglishDom .

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  • Часть 1 - чтение отрывка текста.

Задание кажется несложным, правда? Особенно, если учесть, что предварительно вам дается 1,5 минуты на прочтение. А после этого - еще 2 минуты на прочтение вслух. Читать вы должны четко, понятно, с корректным произношением звуков и правильными интонациями. И у вас есть всего 5 шансов на ошибку. После этого - баллы снижают (то есть вы получите 1 или 0 баллов из 2 возможных !).

Давайте разберем пример (щелкните мышкой по картинке для увеличения).

В первую очередь, обратите внимание на чтение долгих и коротких звуков. Красным цветом я подчеркнула слова с долгим и коротким [i].

di fferent, li ved, hi dden, — здесь ударные звуки читаются как короткие

peo ple, belie ved, nee ded, — а здесь они читаются как долгие

Синим цветом я подчеркнула слова, в которых есть короткий и долгий [u]

roo m, too ls — здесь звук долгий

coul d, pu t — здесь он короткий

Зеленым цветом я выделила слова, где можно заметить звук [a], но опять же по долготе они будут отличаться:

dar k — долгий звук

hu nters — короткий звук

Очень важным моментом здесь является правильное произношение межзубных звуков (слова в тексте подчеркнуты желтым ), которые дети так часто любят заменять русскими [в, ф] или .

sympath etic, th ey - язык зажали зубами и вперед!

В желтые рамки я поместила фразы на которых хочу показать различия в интонациях. В первом случае мы видим специальный вопрос — а в таких типах вопросов интонация должна быть нисходящей, другими словами, она должна падать. Послушайте

Вторая фраза — вводная конструкция, которую, во-первых, необходимо отделить от остальной части предложения паузой, а во-вторых, прочитать с восходящей интонацией. Послушайте.

Надеюсь, вы услышали разницу! Соблюдайте , дорогие мои, и оценивающие ваш ответ с большим удовольствием поставят вам высший балл!

  • Часть 2 - ответы на вопросы.

Задание этой части - диалог, где вам придется ответить на 6 вопросов . Эта часть теста создана для того, чтобы проверить, насколько быстро, правильно и грамотно студент может использовать иностранную речь.

За каждый ответ на вопрос вы можете получить по 1 баллу . Если же вы отвечаете слишком коротко там, где требуются раскрытые ответы, или делаете много ошибок - вы не получаете свой балл за ответ.

Что я могу вам посоветовать - так это выучить парочку клише для тех ответов, где потребуется выразить свое мнение или дать совет. Например:

In my opinion … - По моему мнению…

From my point of view… - C моей точки зрения

I reckon … - Я считаю …

I advise … - Я советую…

You d better do … — Вам лучше сделать…

You should do. ... Вам стоит делать...

Кроме этого, важно — отвечать четко, не уходя в дебри и соблюдать грамматические правила!

Итак, пример задания в формате вопрос-ответ:

How old are you?

I"m 15 years old.

What"s your hobby and why are you interested in it?

- My hobby is swimming. I"m interested in it because I adore swimming — it makes me cheerful and confident.

How much time a week do you spend on your hobby?

- As a rule, I spend on it about 4 hours a week.

What hobbies are the most popular with teenagers nowadays?

- From my point of view the most popular hobbies with teenagers now are computer games and some extreme sports like snowboarding.

Why do you think people take up hobbies?

- In my opinion people take up hobbies in order to find new friends, to get some new skills and just to feel happier.

What would you advise a person who wants to start a hobby?

You should find a hobby which will give you pleasure. If I were you I would go to the nearest sports club and find out what they offer...

  • Часть 3 - монолог на основе картинки.

На подготовку этого задания вам дадут 1,5 минуты, а на выполнение - 2 минуты. Перед глазами у вас будет картинка (но она нужна лишь для опоры, а не для описания! ), и вопросы, на которые требуется дать ответ. Это задание сложное, скажу честно, но и оценивается оно в целых 7 баллов.

Примечание: в 2018 году картинку планируется убрать и оставить только вопросы.

Давайте посмотрим пример:

-Why people like travelling.

-What way of travelling you prefer and why.

-Whether you prefer to be a package tourist or to be a backpacking traveler. Why.

Мой ответ был бы следующим:

«And now I am going to talk about travelling.

People may travel for different reasons. For one group of people it may be the chance to spend their vacation at a completely different place from the one they are used to. For others it may be the way of living - their lifestyle.

Personally I prefer sight-seeing type of travelling. As I am keen on history I cannot stand the idea of not visiting all the historical places in Europe or Asia. What is more, I prefer travelling by bus as it allows me to spend a lot of time on the road and think about everything I need. Besides, it is much cheaper than travelling by plane.

According to this I may conclude that I am an absolutely backpacking traveler. The idea that you can spend one day in one city and move to another part of the country the following day appeals to me very much.

In the end I would like to say, that travelling broadens our minds and gives us an amazing experience we will never forget. Besides, you will be left with unforgettable memories. What can be better?»

Как готовиться

Подготовка к устному экзамену - дело сложное. Но вот найти тренажер по нему будет не так уж сложно. Могу посоветовать вам следующих помощников:

  • «Английский язык. ОГЭ. Устная часть». Автор - Радислав Мильруд.
  • «ОГЭ-2016. Английский язык». Автор - Ю.А. Веселова.
  • Книги издательства MacMillan, посвященные этому экзамену.

В последнее время большинство пособий и учебников для себя и своих учеников я приобретаю онлайн. Там всегда можно купить выгодно и получить быстро. Полюбившиеся мне магазины:

Тренировочные задания в этих учебниках подобраны специально под уровень, а их количества вам хватит для практики. Что еще важно - так это то, что купить их можно в любом книжном магазине (в том числе и интернет-магазинах).

Еще легче и, на мой взгляд, интереснее — использовать онлайн тренажер ОГЭ (ГИА) от LinguaLeo. Там же можно найти и другие качественные и реально эффективные курсы по английскому языку, которые я рекомендую всем желающим!

Не забывайте, мои хорошие, что я постоянно делюсь новыми советами, как улучшить свой английский и как лучше подготовиться к экзамену. Подписывайтесь на рассылку моего блога и первыми получайте информацию, как преуспеть на тесте. А если у вас возникли вопросы, смело задавайте их в комментариях!

А пока я прощаюсь.

Задание 1. Чтение вслух небольшого текста

Примеры текстов вы можете найти ЗДЕСЬ

Подсказки:

  1. 2 балла
  2. На это задание отводится 5 минут.
  3. Сначала лучше прочитать текст про себя.
  4. Обязательно повторите
  5. Не нужно делать ПАУЗ.

* * *

Задание 2. Условный диалог-расспрос (относится к повышенному уровню сложности)

Вопросы нигде не записаны, их нужно воспринимать на слух!

ПРИМЕР УСТНОГО ЗАДАНИЯ №2 (ОГЭ по английскому языку, 2016), взятого с сайта ФИПИ:

Подсказки:

  1. Количество баллов за задание — 6 баллов .
  2. Нужно ответить на 6 вопросов.
  3. Вопросы задает электронный помощник без зрительной опоры.
  4. На каждый вопрос отводится 40 секунд.
  5. Всего на задание отводится 5-6 минут.
  6. Не надо начинать отвечать сразу, у вас есть время, чтобы собраться с мыслями.
  7. На каждый вопрос нужно дать полный развернутый аргументированный ответ.

Задание 3. Монологическое тематическое высказывание речь (2 мин) со зрительной опорой (картинка)

ПРИМЕР УСТНОГО ЗАДАНИЯ №3 (ОГЭ по английскому языку, 2016), взятого с сайта ФИПИ:

Подсказки:

  1. Сказать нужно 10-12 фраз (НЕ БОЛЕЕ).
  2. Нужно раскрыть все пункты плана.
  3. Всего на задание отводится 1,5 — 2 минуты.
  4. Не надо начинать говорить сразу. У вас есть 1,5 минуты, чтобы собраться с мыслями.
  5. Ваше сообщение должно состоять из вступления, основной части и заключения.
  6. Ваше высказывание должно быть логично, то есть содержать причинно- следственные союзы (because, so, that’s why, as a result и т.п.)
  7. Ваше высказывание не должно выглядеть заученным топиком.
  8. Вы можете получить 7 баллов за это задание.

Пример задания 3 с сайта ФИПИ (2015 год):

В данном задании 3 опции (пункта):

  1. whether it is useful to speak foreign languages and why
  2. what foreign languages you learn at school
  3. how people learn foreign languages

Слово «whether» — означает «ли», а не «погода» , то есть в данном билете вы должны рассказать «полезно ЛИ говорить на иностранном языке» и аргументировать почему.

В чем отличие монологического высказывания в 2016 году от монолога в 2015 году?

  1. При подготовке устного ответа в 2016 году вы не можете ничего записывать.
  2. Электронный помощник не будет задавать вам никаких дополнительных вопросов.

Критерии оценивания задания 3 — монологического высказывания:

  • вы получите 3 балла, если вы раскрыли все опции (пункты задания), то есть дали развернутые ответы (по 2-3 предложения) и привели хорошие аргументы.
  • вы продемонстрировали социально-культурные знания о своей стране или о стране изучаемого языка

2. Организация высказывания- 2 балла

  • ваше высказывание состоит из вступления (вводная фраза), основной части и заключения (заключительная фраза)
  • ваше высказывание логично и вы использовали сложноподчинительные союзы: because, so, that’s why и другие

3. Лексико — грамматическая сторона речи — 2 балла

  • вы продемонстрировали разнообразный словарный запас и употребили в своей речи несколько сложных грамматических структур, типа «пассивный залог», «сослагательное наклонение», «сложное дополнение»
  • вы не допустили ошибок в произношении.

Вы можете получить 0 баллов за задание монолог, если

  • рассказываете заученный топик;
  • говорите не на ту тему;
  • объем высказывание менее 5 фраз;
  • говорите с ошибками (допускается не более пяти лексико — грамматических ошибок, не более четырех фонетических ошибок, ИЛИ более трех грубых ошибок)
  • Примеры заданий устной части вы сможете найти в статье —
  • Как готовиться к экзамену по английскому языку, чтобы получить максимальный балл


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