Устные темы для проведения экзамена за курс шестого класса.

№10. Mass Media

1. In this picture I can see аn old man in the centre. This is a veteran. In the background there is a part of the Kremlin wall. So I’m sure the action is taking place in Red Square, Moscow. I think it is Victory Day that is celebrated by the Russians on the 9^th of May. On the left I can see a reporter who is interviewing the veteran. The veteran has a military uniform and a cap on. There are a lot of orders and medals on his jacket. The veteran looks like a real hero who loves his country very much. In my opinion this picture is very patriotic. I am proud of the heroic past of my Motherland.

1. Mass Media plays a very great role in modern life. The most important means of media are radio, television, newspapers, magazines and the Internet. The main source of news for millions of people is television. People like TV news because they can see everything with their own eyes. And that's an important advantage. Still, many people prefer radio. It's good to listen to it in the car, or in the open air, or when you do something about the house. Newspapers don't react to events as quickly as TV, but they usually provide us with extra details, comments and background information.

1. As for the Internet, there are “for” and “against” using computers. On the one hand, they are bad for our eyes. Also people get dependence on them. On the other hand, the Internet makes our life easier. E-mail helps in communication, saving time and money.

1. My favourite media resource is the Internet. If I want to get some information or prepare for the lessons, I address the Internet. When I want to listen to music or to watch a new film, I switch on my computer. Computer helps me in my studying and relaxation.

№11. Television

1. In this picture I can see а man sitting in the arm-chair in the centre of the room. He is watching a TV program. The man is a middle-aged person with dark curly hair. He has a grey suit and a blue shirt on; he also has a tie and a watch on his left hand. In his right hand he has a remote to choose the program he wants. In the background there is a big window and I can see another house. I think he likes watching sports programmes very much as I see an advertisement on the screen. As for me, I like watching sports on TV.

1. People started experimenting with television in the 19th century. In England in 1878 John Loggie Baird made the first TV picture visible. Many years ago television was only in black and white; you could not buy a color television until 1953.Vladimir Zworykin optimized television with the help of Kinescope.

1. Many teenagers in Russia like to spend their free time with TV. They watch soup operas, entertaining programmes. Television helps us to "travel" all over the world and to "meet" different people, get news, listen to music and so on. Schoolchildren can learn geography, biology by watching TV programmes such as "The World of Animals".

1. As for me, I like to watch different programmes: for learning, entertaining. I also like watching horror films, soup operas, cartoons.

№. 12 Music

1. In this picture I can see a young girl lying on the grass. In the background there are some trees, so I think it is a park or a bank of the river. She is smiling and listening to music with her headphones. The lady seems to be in her 18 or early twenties. I think she is a student. She’s got long blond hair and a charming smile. It is a warm spring or summer day. She’s wearing a light T-shirt and trousers. She is listening to some lovely music, because she looks happy. In my opinion, the picture is positive and I like it.

1. I would like to tell you about music in GB and in Russia. The BBC Radio 3 programme is devoted mainly to music. Many British orchestras and musical groups have an international reputation. They include the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, and others. Music festivals are held annually. Nowadays almost all schools and colleges have an orchestra. Music is more likely to be listened to than played, but many homes have a piano. In Britain most teenagers listen to rock and pop music.

1. Russian classical music is famous all over the world. Most prominent Russian composers are Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Glinka and some others. Tchaikovsky is the most well-known not only in Russia. He is best-known for ballets like “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker”.

1. As for me, I like all kinds of music. When I am upset I listen to lyrical songs and when everything is OK - dance music. All depends on my mood.

№ 1. Family

1. In this picture I can see a happy family. They are in the autumn forest or park. On the right I can see yellow leaves on the ground. On the left there is a path to the forest. In the middle of the picture we see a mother, a father and two children: a boy and a girl. The parents are about 30-35 years old; children are about 5-7 years old. The woman is wearing a grey coat with a long scarf. The family is making a selfie. They seem to be happy and friendly.

2. I would like to tell you about the British Queen’s family. Today the British royal family is headed by the Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen married Prince Philip in 1947. They have got three sons and a daughter. Charles is the eldest son in the Royal Family. He married Lady Diana Spencer. They have two sons: Prince William and Prince Henry. In 2011 Prince William married Miss Catherine Middleton. They also have 2 children.

3. A typical Russian family consists of a mother, a father and one or two children. A family with 3 children is considered to be a multi-child family. There is a festival – the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. It is on the 8^th of July.

4. As for me, I have got a mother, a father and my elder brother. My elder brother is a student, he is twenty. My mother’s name is Sophia. She is a bank manager. She is forty-two and she looks fine. My father’s name is Boris. He is forty-five. He is a worker. He is a very responsible person. My family is very friendly and united. I love it and I am proud of it.

№ 2. Leisure Time. Hobbies.

1. In this picture I can see a family at the rest. They are sitting on the lawn near the tent. In the background there is a forest. It is summer and the day is wonderful. There are 4 people in the family: a father, a mother and 2 children: a son and a daughter. The parents are about 30-34; their children are about 4-6 years old. It is warm and the people are wearing a summer clothes. The mother has a yellow T-shirt, a brown jacket and white breeches. The father is wearing a grey T-shirt and light shorts. The children are also wearing T-shirts and simmer breeches. They all are smiling and seem to be happy. In my opinion the picture is very positive.

1. I would like to tell you about free-time activities in GB and in Russia. Our lives would be hard without rest. People have quite different ideas of how to spend their spare time.

Young people in Britain generally go out on Friday or Saturday nights to a disco or to a concert. A lot of teens go running, jogging and join different fitness clubs in their spare time nowadays. Aerobics classes and fitness clubs are opened in every town.

1. The same is true for Russia. A lot of teens go in for different kinds of sports. Sports can help them to feel as fit as a fiddle. But the majority of young people still prefer to be spectators. Watching TV is a popular free time activity.

1. Personally, I am fond of swimming. It is a cheap way to rest, to improve your health and to train yourself physically.

№ 3.  Pets

1. In this picture I can see a girl and her pets. These are a dog and a parrot. The girl is wearing a blue-and-white striped dress. The girl has dark and medium hair and turned up nose. She is playing with her pets. It seems to me she is talking to them and they can understand her. I think she loves her pets and takes care of them. In my opinion the picture is very nice.

1. I would like to tell you about pets in GB and in Russia.

The British like pets very much! One in two families in the UK has a pet. People in the UK spend a lot of money on medicines. Luxury foods for pets are fashionable, and include vegetarian dog food, cat's milk with vitamins, sugar-free chocolate drops and yoghurt drops. There are many homes for abandoned dogs in Britain.

1. The Russians are known as pet-lovers, too. Many families keep different pets at home. They take care of their pets and train them. Cats, dogs, guinea pigs, parrots and fish are the most common pets in Russia.

1. As for me, I have got a black dog. Its name is Rex. It is a puppy. He is only 5 months old. Rex is very lively and playful. It is trustful and loves guests. Rex likes to play with his toy – a bone. He prefers meat and cereals. He tries to obey my commands. We are really good friends.

№ 4. Holidays and Festivals

1. In this picture I can see a group of young girls. They are about 18 years old. They are in the open air. The girls are smiling. They are wearing their national Russian costumes in white and red. They also have wreaths of white daisies (camomiles) on their heads. I know this flower is the symbol of Russia and Russian festival – the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. It is celebrated on the 8th of July. My family likes this Day very much

1. I would like to tell you about traditional holidays in GB and in Russia. There are several holidays, which are celebrated in Great Britain every year. One of them, of course, is Christmas Day – on the 25th of December. The 26th of December The British celebrate Boxing Day. The New Year’s Day is not so popular in GB. It is on the first of January. The next holiday of the year is St. Valentine's Day. In June they have Father's Day.

1. The Russians celebrate Christmas on the 7^th of January. On the 6^th of January we have a sacred supper. It begins when the first star lights up. As the legend says, this star announced the birth of the God’s Son. Another religious holiday is Easter. There are lots of festivals in Russia: the Day of Knowledge, Old New Year’s Day, Maslenitsa and so on.

1. My favourite holiday is Victory Day. We celebrate this holiday on the 9^th of May. The day before we take part in the torch-light procession. On the 9^th of May we watch the military parade and lay spring flowers to the bed of honour.

# 5 Meals

1. In the picture I can see traditional Russian meal. As we understand the Russians like to read roast chicken\goose with apples inside. It’s a central food. Besides, we love some pies, bread, sour cabbage, pickled mushrooms, beat salad. I also see some traditional drinks. Maybe, it’s kvas or mors. The table is decorated with a national doll in the traditional costume. The colours of the dress are red, white, yellow and sometimes black. In my opinion, this food looks delicious and tasty.

1. I would like to tell you about the traditional meals in GB and in Russia.

The British people usually eat classic puddings, pies, soups, stew and sandwiches. As for the Scots, they like porridge; the Irish live on potatoes. The traditional English breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, cereal toasts, marmalade, orange juice and coffee. For dinner they eat meat and two vegetables one of which is usually potatoes.

1. As for the Russians, they like to eat home-cooked food. It is very common for the Russian families to have porridge or cereal, a sandwich, cheese or cottage cheese for breakfast. Sometimes the Russians have their lunch when they are at work or at school. A typical Russian dinner is in the noon with soup or borsch, meat and pasta or fish and vegetables; any salad is possible.

1. My family prefers a traditional Russian food with okroshka, pirozhki, vegetable salad. Sometimes we also eat Italian pasta, Tadjik pilaf and Japanese sushi. As for me, I love pizza. And my favourite food is meat dumpling or pelmeni and of course vareniki.

№6. Education

1. In this picture you can see a classroom. There are some students and a teacher there. I think this lesson is History or Geography. In front of the picture I can see students of the 5^th form. Behind the teacher there is a Smart Board. The children are talking about their Motherland – Russia. They are taking part in the discussion about their country. The students are active. In my opinion the lesson is important as it makes them to be patriots.

1. I would like to tell you about education in GB and Russia. The British kids start school at the age of 5. State education is free for children between the ages of 5 and 16. In GB there are also public schools where parents pay the fees. After primary school they move to secondary schools. At the age of 16 the students take a state examination which qualifies them for university preparation.

1. Most Russian children start their education at nursery school at the age of 3. All schools in Russia begin with primary education. Most pupils go to secondary schools, others choose lyceums or gymnasiums.

1. As for me, I study at a lyceum. It is one of the best schools ever. I am in the 6^th form and I study well. My favourite school subjects are maths, English and physical education. Usually I have 5-6 lessons a day. I do not go to school on Saturday and Sunday. I like my classroom, our library and my classmates.

№7. Housing

1. In this picture I can see a private house. It is in the country. On the right there is another house. On the left you can see a gate. In the middle of the picture you see a 2-storied building. It looks like a mansion. Probably in the background you will find so-called Russian bath-house and a kitchen-garden. Maybe, there is a garage in the yard. We see only 9 windows. It is real Russian winter with much snow. I think when it is summer; there are lots of flowers in front of the house. I like this house very much.

1. There are four types of housing in the UK: detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses and flats. A detached house is a house which is not joined to another house. A semi-detached house is joined to another house on one side. A terraced house is a house which is part of a long row of houses which usually look the same. A flat is a living area that takes only a part of a building.

1. In many cities and towns in Russia people live in apartment blocks. These apartments can be 2, 3 or 4 room ones. Most of country-side people live in individual houses. Nowadays it is prestigious to have a so-called “a cottage” that is the British people name “a mansion”.

1. Personally, I live in a flat. It is on the 2^nd floor. Our flat is quite big and cozy. There are 3 rooms: a living room and 2 bedrooms. I like to spend my free time sitting on the balcony reading or listening to music. We also have a big country house and a garage.