| Билет №1 |
| 1. Let's talk about your family. What is family for you? |
| 2. Are there any things that you do with your parents together? | There is a very good tradition in our family to have dinner together and chat about the events of the day. We also read books, go for a walk in the evenings and have a picnic. |
| 3. What will you ask your British friend about his/her family? | Is your family big or small?
Have you got a sister or a brother?
Do you get on well with your sister/brother?
What traditions have you got in your family? |
| 4. What can you advise people who want to have a close and happy family? | If you want to have a happy family, try to be patient and understanding. |
| 5. Nowadays an average family has one child or two children. From your point of view, how many children should there be in a family? | I suppose, there should be two or three children in a family. You will never feel lonely having a sister or a brother. |
| Билет №2 |
| 1. Let's talk about family traditions. Why is family important for you? |
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| 2. Are there any family traditions that you follow? | Yes, there are. We usually celebrate family holidays together and it’s a tradition in our family to have dinner together and chat about the events of the day. |
| 3. What will you ask a British teenager about his her relatives? | Have you got any brothers or sisters?
What are their names?
Do your grandparents live with you?
How old are your parents? |
| 4. What can you advise people who want to adopt an unusual family tradition?
| The main thing about any tradition is whether people like it or not. If yes, no recommendations are needed. If no, you should think twice before introducing it. A tradition is no longer a ritual which is essential for survival of those who follow it. |
| 5. Some people consider that old traditions glue families together. Do you agree with them? | Yes, I agree. We have a lot of traditions. We celebrate holidays, spend time together, and have family dinner. These traditions glue my family together.
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| Билет №3 |
| 1. Let's talk about family relationship. What role does family play in each person’s life? |
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| 2. Do you have your own family traditions? | Yes, there are. We usually celebrate family holidays together and it’s a tradition in our family to have dinner together and chat about the events of the day. |
| 3. What will you ask your British friend about his/her family? | Is your family big or small?
Have you got a sister or a brother?
Do you get on well with your sister/brother?
What traditions have you got in your family? |
| 4. What can you advise people who want to have a close and happy family? | If I were you, I would spend more time with my family, love, respect and obey my parents and grandparents. If you want to have a happy family, try to be patient and understanding. |
| 5. Do you think children should help with the housework? Why and how?
| It would be fair if they all helped their parents. Children often turn to their parents when they need help with their homework. Most pupils at elementary school do so. It is time they paid their debt of gratitude to their parents. Some pupils say that they should be paid for doing household chores as it is common practice in Western Europe. They forgot that children there pay for their own clothes and they do earn their pocket money which we get for nothing. |
| 1. Let's talk about friendship and relationship with friends. What's your best friend like? |
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| 2. Is it easier to make friends when you are an adult or a child? Why? | When you're a child, of course easier to make friends. Children have more interests and time. They can make friends on the Playground , in the sandbox , riding on a swing . they just talk about anything , not to a specific topic |
| 3. What questions do you usually ask when you want to get acquainted with someone?
| What’s your name?
Where are you from?
Have you got a lot of friends?
Have you got a hobby? |
| 4. What can you advise a teenager who wants to make friends in a new school?
| Be polite, helpful, attentive and friendly with people, and, I’m sure, they will appreciate this. |
| 5. They say: "Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things". What do you think about this?
| It’s not easy to make friends. It’s also very difficult to stay friends for years. You have to work at it. If you want to be a friend you should think carefully before you say something to people and think twice before you do anything. You should be mindful of how your words may affect people. You shouldn’t criticize anybody or be hypocritical even in thoughts.
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| Билет №5 |
| 1. Let’s talk about education. What can you tell me about your school? |
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| 2. Can you tell me about your favourite teacher at school? |
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| 3. Ask me whether I liked school when I was a pupil. | Did you like to go to school in your childhood?
What was your favourite subject?
Who was your favourite teacher?
Did you have to take your English exam? |
| 4. You are talking with a British student. What would you advise him/her to do to prepare for an exam well?
| If you want to achieve any good results you have to concentrate on it. You should study a subject of your choice more than one hour per day. If you want to know something you should learn it by heart. Read out what you need and write it down. Revision is also important.
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| 5. Today some young people think that having a good education is not very important. Do you agree with them? | It has always been important to have a good education. A person with a good education very often can find a good place in the society. |
| 1. Let’s talk about studying at school. What's your school like? |
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| 2. Do you agree that our school gives a person a good start in life? Why (not)?
| I agree with the statement. Pupils at school are given an opportunity to learn the basics of any science. In addition, children are shown how to get more knowledge. |
| 3. Ask me what kind of pupil I was at school.
| What marks did you get at school? Did you come to school in time? What was your favourite subject? Did you do your homework regularly? Did you respect your teachers? |
| 4. Which school club would you advise your classmate to join?
| If my classmate is sporty I would recommend going in for some physical activity. Our volleyball team is good. If he or she is good at singing or dancing my recommendation will be to become a member of our music club. |
| 5. Today some young people think that having a good education is not very important. Do you agree with them? | It has always been important to have a good education. A person with a good education very often can find a good place in the society. |
| Билет №7 |
| 1. Let’s talk about school traditions. What can you tell me about your school traditions?
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| 2. Does your school differ from any other schools you know?
| No, it doesn’t, it doesn’t differ from any other schools. |
| 3. Ask me about my school life.
| Did you have a lot of friends at school? Were you happy at school? Were you the best pupil in your class? What were you favourite subjects? Did you study on Saturdays? |
| 4. What can you advise your younger school friends to do to make their school life more interesting and memorable? |
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| 5. What are some of the best memories of your school years?
| My best memory from school was the camping with all of students in my class. It was a great trip and I got a lot of memories in there that it makes me never forget. |
| Билет №8 |
| 1. Let’s talk about choosing a career. What kind of job would you like to have in future? |
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| 2. Do you want to have a part-time job, when you are a student? Why (not)?
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| 3. What questions will you ask your future employer about your future job? | What are the working hours? How much is the salary? Do I have to travel on business? Do you provide your employees with accommodation? |
| 4. Give me some advice on what I need to think about when choosing a job.
| Remember that your job is what you are going to do all your life. Think not only about benefits like a good salary and prospects of being promoted but the price you will pay for them. Having less stressful work means that you earn less money but a happier life sometimes is a longer one. |
| 5. Some people think that it is necessary to have good communication skills in order to get a good job. Do you agree with this?
| Being an excellent communicator can help you land that first job in your new career and ensure a positive future. It can separate you from other applicants, help you be a more effective employee and serve as a stepping stone to leadership responsibilities and career advancement. |
| Билет №9 |
| 1. . Let's talk about life in the city and in the country. Tell me about your native city/town/village. |
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| 2. Do you find your city/town/village a comfortable place for living? Why (not)? | Yes, I do. I am happy to live in a village. It’s a comfortable place for living. Our life is less stressful than in a big city. There is everything for living, all conveniences. |
| 3. What questions will you ask your friend about his/her new home?
| Do you live in a house or in a flat? Is there a garden near your house? Do you like your new home? |
| 4. Your friend doesn't know what to choose: to live in a period old house or modern house. Give him/her some advice.
| Period and modern houses are very different. Give advice what house to choose. My choice is to live in a modern house. It is more economical to run and better equipped. As for me, period houses are for boasting about, not living in. Period houses always need fixing since they were built long ago. |
| 5. They say that the place people live in reflects their character and personality. What do you think about this idea?
| I agree. The way people decorate their houses reflects their personality. Calm people paint the walls blue, whereas aggressive ones are in favour of red and orange. |
| Билет №10 |
| 1. Let's talk about different types of houses. Tell me about your dream house.
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| 2. Do you find your flat/house a comfortable place for living?
| Yes, I do. I am happy to live in a village. It’s a comfortable place for living. Our life is less stressful than in a big city. There is everything for living, all conveniences. |
| 3. What questions will you ask your friend who is going to move into his/ her new home? | Is your flat far or close to the centre of the city?
How many rooms are there in your flat?
Is it far from our school?
How much time will it take you to get to your school? |
| 4. If your parents ask for your opinion where to move: to the city or to the country, what would you recommend them to do? | I would recommend my parents to move to the country. Nowadays you can enjoy all modern conveniences in the country too. The ecological situation in the country is better. ИЛИ I would recommend my parents to move to the city. Life in the city is more interesting. It is easier to find a well-paid job in the city. Town life provides all means of entertainment. |
| 5. They say that the room/flat/house you live in reflects your character and personality. What do you think about this idea?
| I agree. The way people decorate their houses reflects their personality. Calm people paint the walls blue, whereas aggressive ones are in favour of red and orange. |
| Билет №11 |
| 1. Let's talk about Belarusian national cuisine. What can you tell me about eating habits in Belarus? |
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| 2. Do you know many recipes? | No, I don’t. But my mother is a very good cook and she taught me to cook pizza, pancakes and roast chicken. |
| 3. Which questions will you ask a friend who has invited you to a pot luck party?
| What dish you are going to cook? Why?
What dish should I cook?
How many people are going to come? |
| 4. Which national dishes can you recommend a tourist to taste in Belarus?
| Draniki with sour cream will be my first choice as the main dish. Beetroot soup can be served as well. As for the drink I would offer a cup of kvas. |
| 5. Can you tell me how to cook one of your favourite dishes?
| My favourite dish is borscht which is a beet soup served hot or cold, usually with sour cream. To start with, you peel potatoes, beet roots, carrots. Then you chop everything and put them into boiling water in a special order. First go beet roots, then go potatoes and finally go carrots. They took different time to cook. At the end you add some flavourings. |
| Билет №12 |
| 1. Let's talk about national cuisine of an English-speaking country. What do people eat in Britain? |
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| 2. Do you know many recipes?
| No, I don’t. But my mother is a very good cook and she taught me to cook pizza, pancakes and roast chicken. |
| 3. What questions can you ask a waiter when you are ordering a meal in a cafe? | What do you recommend? Have you any vegetarian dishes? May I have the bill?
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| 4. My friend wants to know more about national cuisines. Which national dishes would you recommend him to taste? | Draniki with sour cream will be my first choice as the main dish. Beetroot soup can be served as well. As for the drink I would offer a cup of kvas. |
| 5. A lot of pupils refuse to have meals at school. What do you think about it?
| 10. I think a snack in the middle of a school day can do you a lot of good. Unfortunately, school meals leave much to be desired. As for me, I usually ignore the main dish in favour of a cup of tea with a roll. |
| Билет №13 |
| 1. Let’s talk about shopping. Who does the shopping in your family? |
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| 2. Is Minsk a shopper's paradise? Why (not)? | Yes, it is. I am not an expert on shopping but I think our shops lack in variety things on offer. Our goods are of high quality. |
| 3. What questions will you ask your friend who has bought an expensive telephone? | Is it a brand new model? How much is it? What does it have inside? Does it have an access to the Internet? |
| 4. What can you advise a teenager who wants to buy a birthday present for his/her friend? | Buying a good birthday present is not easy. The safest option is to remember what he wanted to buy lately. To my mind, a present shouldn’t be expensive and trendy. It must be useful. |
| 5. Some teenagers think that parents should pay them for doing their household chores. Do you share their opinion? | I usually spend my pocket money on different entertainments, such as going to a cafe or a disco or I also buy sweets, chocolate, ice-cream. |
| Билет №14 |
| 1. Let’s talk about leisure time. What do you do in your free time? |
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| 2. Is cinema still important? Why (not)?
| 7. I think that as an art cinema is still important, but it is not very popular nowadays. People prefer to stay at home and watch TV or serf the Internet. |
| 3. What questions can you ask a British friend about his/her hobbies?
| 8. Have you got a hobby? Do you collect anything? Are you fond of reading? Do you spend much time on your hobby? |
| 4. Can you recommend me to watch one of the films you have seen recently? | 9. If I were you, I would watch something relaxing, such as an old French comedy, for example. |
| 5. Many parents complain that children don't read books. Why do you think children are not interested in reading? | 10. It’s a pity, but children don’t read much these days. They find computer games more interesting. |
| Билет №15 |
| 1. Let’s talk about Belarusian customs and traditions. What can you tell me about your favourite Belarusian holiday? |
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| 2. Are you proud of our national holidays and traditions? | 7. Yes, I am proud of our national holidays and traditions, as they are unique and are a part of our history and culture. |
| 3. What questions can you ask a friend about his/her last New Year celebration? | 8. Did you see the New Year in at home? Did you have a party? What’s your favourite New Year’s dish? What present did you get? |
| 4. What national souvenirs will you recommend a tourist to buy in Belarus? | 9. I would recommend a foreign tourist to buy a straw spider amulet designed to protect the house and ensure the well-being of the family. |
| 5. Do you think it is important to follow our grandparents’ traditions? Why? | 10. Traditions are a part of our culture, so we should carefully observe them to respect our ancestors and feel that we are a nation. |
| Билет №16 |
| 1. Let’s talk about customs and traditions of an English-speaking country. What can you tell me about your favourite holiday in Britain? |
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| 2. Do you find some British customs and traditions special? Why (not)? | 7. I do. Some British customs and traditions are very old and you can find them only in Britain. Take, for example, Changing the Guard or the Beefeaters of the Tower of London. |
| 3. What questions can you ask a British teenager about good manners in their country? | 8. How often do you say «Please» and «Thank you»? Do you stand in line in Britain? Do you shake hands when introduced? Do you open doors for other people? |
| 4. What national souvenirs will you recommend a tourist to buy in Britain? | 9. If I were you, I would buy something connected with the Royal family. |
| 5. Nowadays more and more people are getting interested in customs and traditions of different countries. What do you think about it? | 10. It’s very important to know traditions and customs of different countries. It will help you to understand different people and learn their language. |
| Билет №17 |
| 1. Let’s talk about modern means of communication: TV, newspapers, radio, the Internet. Which of these does your family like? |
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| 2. Is there any means of communication you can’t live without? Why (not)? | 7. Yes, there is. I can’t live without my mobile phone. I use it every day to come in touch with my friends or to get information. |
| 3. What questions will you ask the participants of “What? Where? When?» a famous TV programme? | 8. How much time do you spend preparing for a game? Where do you get information from? Do you think the Internet is a reliable source of information? Do you read in other languages? |
| 4. My cousin spends a lot of time chatting in “Contact» and it makes all the family angry. What can you advise him and the family to do in this situation? | 9. I would advise him to spend more time with his friends outdoors. His parents should demonstrate to him that there are things in life which are more important than the Internet. |
| 5. Can the Internet replace all the other means of mass media? What is your point of view? | 10. Maybe yes, maybe no. The Internet is a great source of information and entertainment for many people. But there are always those who prefer going to the theatre or reading a good book. We’ll live and we’ll see. |
| Билет №18 |
| 1. Let’s talk about a healthy way of life. What influences a person’s health? |
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| 2. Is home-made food better than junk food? Why? | 7. Yes, it is. Home-made food is healthy while junk food is harmful being high in fat, sugar, salt and calories. |
| 3. What questions will you ask a fitness coach? | 8. How long have you been a trainer? What are you qualifications? Can you advise me some exercises for weight loss? Do I have to change my diet? |
| 4. What activities can you advise a person who wants to have a healthy way of life? | 9. Take regular exercises. Eat healthy food. Keep a balance between your work and rest. Be positive in your attitude towards people. |
| 5. Why is a balanced diet important for your health? | 10. A balanced diet is important because it helps you to keep healthy by bringing your body exactly what it needs. |
| Билет №19 |
| 1. Let’s talk about sport. What do you do to keep fit? |
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| 2. Do you agree that bad habits, like smoking, can be dangerous? Why (not)? | 7. I agree. Smoking, drinking or overeating are dangerous as they cause lung cancer, obesity, heart disease and other health problems. |
| 3. What questions will you ask a professional sportsman? | 8. Why did you choose a sport career? Is it difficult to do sports professionally? What competitions did you take part in? What are your plans for the future? |
| 4. What can you advise a person who doesn’t know what kind of sport to take up? | 9. If you ask me, I would recommend you to take up swimming. It helps to be fit and at the same time strengthens your heart, lungs and muscles. |
| 5. Sport develops character and team spirit. Can you add any other points in favour of sport? | 10. Sport keeps you healthy and optimistic. |
| Билет №20 |
| 1. Let’s talk about fashion. What style in clothes do you prefer and why? |
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| 2. Do you follow the latest fashion trends? Why (not)? | 7. I can’t say that I do, but I think that if you follow fashion trends you have more chances to make a good impression on others. |
| 3. What questions would you ask a fashion designer? | 8. What is the difference between fashion and style? What is your favourite trend? What colour is in fashion this season? Is it really important to look stylish? |
| 4. What can you advise a person who wants to change something about his/her style but doesn’t know how to do it? | 9. Be confident in your new style. Move forward to colors that appeal to you. Buy only those clothes that you really like. Change your hairstyle if you are sick of your hair. |
| 5. They say that young people pay a lot of attention to their style and want to be fashionable. What do you think about it? | 10. It is not surprising that young people pay a lot of attention to their style. I think looking stylish and attractive helps young people to stand out of the crowd and feel more confident. |
| Билет №21 |
| 1. Let’s talk about travelling and tourism. What role do they play in your life? |
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| 2. How do you like to travel? | 7. I prefer travelling by car. Travelling by car is convenient. You don’t depend on the timetable. You are free to stop and change the direction whenever you want. |
| 3. What questions should you ask a travel agent to learn more about a tour? | 8. What documents do I need to carry with me when I travel? Do I need a passport or visa? What excursions do you suggest? What is the best time of year to travel to this destination? |
| 4. What can you advise a person who doesn’t know where to spend his/her holiday? | 9. If I were you, I would travel around my own country first and then travel abroad. There are a lot of places to visit in Belarus, such as Mir and Nesvizh castles, Belavezhskaya pushcha, Brest fortress and others. |
| 5. What difficulties can you have when visiting a foreign country? Is it possible to avoid them? | 10. Visiting a foreign country, people usually come in touch with culture, traditions and ways different from their own. To avoid possible difficulties one should get acquainted with this or that country beforehand and then follow the proverb “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. |
| Билет 22 |
| 1. Let’s talk about environment. People say that our planet is in danger. Do you share this opinion? |
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| 2. What do you think people should do to protect the environment? | 6. People should stop wasting paper to save trees and limit unnecessary car journeys to prevent air pollution. 7. People shouldn’t use gas and water carelessly. People should use public transport instead of private cars to reduce air pollution. They should recycle paper and cardboard to save trees.
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| 3. What would you like to ask your British friend about measures that are taken to protect the environment in Britain? | 8. 1. What measures are taken by your government to protect rare animals and birds? 2. Are there any civil societies in Britain that aim at nature protection? 3. What does your government do to protect marine species? 4. Do your mass media share knowledge on nature protection? |
| 4. A friend of yours wants to develop a programme to protect the city where he lives. Give him a piece of advice. | 9. If I were you I would carry out a research on the use of private cars and their bad influence on the atmosphere and then, with the results, I would draw people’s attention to the problem. |
| 5. Green School of the Year contest is held in the country and you want your school to enter it. Give ideas for some ’green events’. | 10. I think shooting a 2-minute video about animals in danger and people’s help to them would be a good idea. |
| Билет №23 |
| 1. Let’s talk about weather and climate. What is happening to weather and climate nowadays? |
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| 2. Do you have a favourite season? | Yes, I do. I like spring best of all. I share the opinion that spring is the season of love, hope and happiness. |
| 3. What questions would you ask a meteorologist? | Is it difficult to forecast weather? Is the climate really becoming hotter? What tools do you use to collect data? Why isn’t the weather always predicted accurately? |
| 4. What can you advise a person who is weather dependent? | In fact, the weather influences not only such people’s mood and emotions, but their physical state. I would advise weather dependent people to follow weather forecasts and take measures beforehand. |
| 5. They say there’s no bad weather, there are bad clothes. What do you think about it? | They also say, “Be thankful together whatever the weather”. If you have proper clothes on, no season and no weather is bad. |
| Билет 24 |
| 1. Let’s talk about the Republic of Belarus. What can you tell me about our Motherland? |
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| 2. What famous Belarusian people do you know? | 7. There are a lot of famous people among Belarusians: writers and poets, politicians and cosmonauts, artists and sportsmen. They are historic figures and our contemporaries. I would like to mention the names of Kolas and Kupala, Masherov and Gromyko, Domrachova and Mirny. |
| 3. What questions about Belarus do you expect to hear from a British teenager? | 8. 1. Where is Belarus situated?
2. What city is the capital?
3. Do people of Belarus speak Belarusian?
4. What places are worth seeing in Belarus? |
| 4. What Belarusian sights would you advise a foreigner to visit? | 9. If I were you I would visit the National Library of Belarus, Mir and Nesvizh castles and Lake Naroch. |
| 5. You are to write a short article about Belarusian people for a foreign newspaper. How would you describe our people? | 10. Our people are talented, hard-working, patient and peaceful. |
| Билет №25 |
| 1. Let’s talk about Great Britain. What do you know about this country? |
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| 2. Would you like to visit Britain? Why (not)? | Of course, I would like to visit Britain. I’d like to see with my own eyes its famous places of interest and to improve my English. |
| 3. What would you ask a British teenager about national holidays in Britain? | 1. What national holidays have you got in Britain? 2. What is your favourite holiday? 3. How do you celebrate Christmas? 4. What are bank holidays? |
| 4. Give me a piece of advice on what sights to see in London. | If I were you, I would first of all have a view of London from the London Eye. Then I would visit Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, the Tower and others. |
| 5. Do the British differ greatly from Belarusian people in character? Why? | We speak different languages, have different customs, traditions and historical development. So, yes, we do, but we have much in common, too. |
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