Speaking Comprehension Test For 9th Form Students

Directions:

In this test you will select three task slips from those before you. After selecting three, choose the one you feel you are most capable to speak about and return the other two to the table face down. Then take about a minute to collect your thoughts before you begin to speak on the topic. You may refer to the topic as needed. Take a deep breath and begin.

1.Think up some mysterious animal.

- Describe it mentioning its weight, size, places of living, tell about its way of life.

- How do people feel about the animal? What stories do they tell?

- How did people come to know about this animal?

2. Explain how to survive in the wild if you are in a group of three, and you need to survive two weeks in a forest. Take into consideration

- the maximum temperature is 25 C, the minimum is 8 C,

- equipment knife, fish hooks, cooking pot, first aid kit, matches, water bottle,

- food for one day.

Add your details.

3. One of your friends wants to do some voluntary work .

- Suggest an activity that he | she could do.

- Explain the importance of the service provided by this activity.

- Decide whether you want to help out. Explain why you made your decision.

4. Which of these things would you like to do. Give your grounds.

- meet the islanders,

- live abroad for a while,

- write a travel book,

- learn another language ( not English ).

5. Speak about the greatest teacher you have ever had.

- Why did you choose him or her ?

- How did he\ she influence your life ?

- How can you use what he\ she taught you to help others ?

6. Describe the most exciting day in your school life.

- Explain why it is so important for you.

- Say what things you were doing.

- Speak about people who helped you to make that day interesting.

7. Imagine that you want to organize an end-of-year party at school. Describe your planning the party and think of the following:

- number of people to invite, where and when to hold the party, what you want people to wear, food and drinks,

- entertainment ( music, games, karaoke singing, etc. )

- how long the party is going to be, how to inform people about it,

- other problems.

8. Do you agree with the statement that being an only child in one's family is a disadvantage? Give your grounds.

- What family are you from?

- Would you like to be the only child?

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being the only child?

- How many children would you like to have? Explain your point of view.

9. Imagine that you've joined the expedition to a distant place, e.g. a tropical jungle, a desert , the South Pole or any other interesting place on the Earth. After you've reached your destination, you call your friend or parents to tell them how things are going. Include the following information :

- weather conditions, location, landscape, nature,

- accommodation and living conditions,

- people and relationships ,daily activities, difficulties and dangers,

- clothes and equipment used, other information.

10. Do you agree with this statement that computers will replace teachers one day ? Justify your opinion.

- Do you think computers can be better teachers?

- What subjects can be taught by computers?

- How will school life change if computers replace teachers one day?

11. You are describing the most characteristic features of Ukrainians to your British or American friend. Speak about

- our character, likes and dislikes,

- our traditions and holidays,

- things we are proud of,

- things we would like to change

12. You are an organizer of a one-day event to raise money for a local charity. Describe your ideas, preparations, etc. Use the plan:

- what the charity is for, how much money you need to raise, how to raise money,

- where and when the event will take place,

- who to invite, what attractions to have,

- who to contact in advance, what to prepare in advance, add your own ideas

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13. Imagine you are starring in a movie. Give details about

- what type of film it is,

- who your partner is, than describe your partner,

- where the film takes place, what period of time it covers,

- what your mission is.

14. What is the most important quality a friend can have?

- Why is this quality so important?

- Do your best friends have this quality? Do you?

- How can you work to improve on this quality?

15. What activities do you find enjoyable when you are by yourself?

- Why is this activity so enjoyable to you?

- How often do you spend time by yourself? Do you think it is important to have time alone? Why?

- What kind of people like to spend more time in this way?

16. Introduce a new school holiday.

- Explain why it is necessary to celebrate it?

- Describe its traditions.

- Demonstrate how it will influence your life.

17. Do you think that money can buy happiness?

- When has money made your life easier?

- When has money made your life more difficult?

- Some people think that it is impossible to be rich and to have morals. What is your point of view? Give your grounds.

18. You have just won 10,000 dollars, and have decided to take a trip around the world.

- What countries would you like to visit?

- What places would you like to see? Why are they important for you to see?

- Who would you take with you to see the world?

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19. What is the role of education in our society?

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of educational system in Ukraine?

- What would you like to change and to improve?

- Who can help to solve the problems in the sphere of education?

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20. You are writing a research paper.

- What is the research paper devoted to? Explain your choice.

- How will you find the information and analyze it?

- What category of people will be interested in your research paper?

Date: 2015-12-18; view: 1722