EXAM CARDS (The 6-th Form).

CARD #1. The weather forecast.

· Are weather forecasts important for people? Why?

· People of what professions are interested in weather forecasts?

· When and where do weathermen usually collect information about weather?

· What is the usual result of weathermen’s work?

CARD #2. Climate.

· What is climate? Does it change?

· What can you say about the climate in Russia?

· What do you know about the greenhouse effect?

· How can the greenhouse effect influence the climate on the planet in future?

· Do you think our planet needs protection? Why?

CARD#3.Natural world in danger.

· What is a dodo? Could you call it an extinct species?

· What endangered species of plants and animals can you remember?

· Why are rainforests so important for the life on the earth?

· How can wild plants in savannas, deserts and rainforests help to cure people?

CARD#4. This fragile planet.

· What does the word environment mean?

· What are the most serious environmental problems?

· Where does air pollution in the cities mostly come from?

· Why is it not safe to be in direct sunlight in certain places?

CARD#5. Discover Britain: England.

· Where do people usually arrive when they travel to Britain by sea or air? Why?

· What are the principal cities in the Southeast?

· What country is called the “garden of England”?

· Why do people find the Southwest attractive?

· Why is Land’s End called that way?

CARD#6. Royal London.

· Which building is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II?

· How many royal parks are there in London?

· Why is it said that the Queen in Britain reigns but doesn’t rule?

· What places in London are connected with Queen Victoria?

· What do you know about Queen Victoria’s family life?

CARD#7. Shakespeare’s Land.

· When and where did W.Shakespeare live?

· What did he do to earn his living?

· Did he have a family?

· Why did he become famous?

· What famous Shakespeare’s plays have you heard about?

· When and where did he die?

CARD#8. Scotland.

· Into what parts is Scotland divided geographically?

· Where are most of the factories and plants situated in Scotland?

· What big river flows across the country?

· What city is the largest and busiest in Scotland?

· What are the most interesting attractions in Scotland?

CARD#9. Wales.

· Will you call Wales an industrial or an agricultural country? Why?

· What Welsh cities can you name?

· What is the second highest mountain in Britain situated in Wales?

· What holiday do the Welsh celebrate on 1^st March?

· What is the national game of Wales?

CARD#10. The USA.

· Where is the US situated? What is it washed by?

· What is the typical weather of the country?

· What is the scenery of the country?

· What are the most famous places to enjoy the beauty and power of wild America?

· Why do people say that the US is a young country?

CARD#11. Political outlook. Who rules the country?

· What American presidents of the twentieth century do you know?

· Why can the US government be compared with a tree?

· What is the US Congress? How is it divided?

· Who carries out the laws that the Congress makes?

· Who helps the President to make decisions?

CARD#12. The American Presidents.

· Where was George Washington born?

· What did he do during the Revolutionary War?

· When did G.Washington become the first president of the country?

· In what kind of family was A. Lincoln born?

· How did little Abe teach himself?

· Who gave Lincoln an idea to become a lawyer?

· What was happening in the country at the time when Lincoln was President

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CARD#13. Australia.

· In what half of the earth is Australia situated?

· What water bodies wash the continent?

· What places in Australia are least populated and least developed?

· In what way is Australia divided?

· What city is Australia’s capital? Where is it?

CARD#14. Climate and wildlife.

· What is the hottest season in Australia?

· Do all parts of Australia receive enough rain?

· What explains Australia’s small population?

· What extraordinary birds and animals are found only in Australia?

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