Устная часть на ЕГЭ по английскому языку при правильном выполнении принесет 20 баллов. Это 1/5 всех баллов, которые можно получить за экзамен. В этой книге предлагаю теорию и систему упражнений, которая поможет ученику сдать на максимум
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- Четкую и логичную схему подготовки
- Разбор критериев оценивания
- Частые ошибки
- Упражнения, подготавливающие к ответу
- 10 тренировочных заданий в новом формате
- Аудиотреки к заданию 3
- Примеры ответов
- Ключи с ответами
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- Для преподавателей, которые начинают готовить к ЕГЭ и хотят с самого начала сделать все правильно, а не ставить эксперименты на своих учениках
- Для опытных учителей, которым нужна структурированная информация и практические задания для её закрепления, которые ученик может делать на уроке и дома
- Для учеников, которые хотят научиться писать письмо самостоятельно. Книга написана на русском языке и к ней прилагаются ключи, в которых можно проверить правильность выполнения упражнений
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Task 4/1
Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
● give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
● say what the pictures have in common
● say in what way the pictures are different
● say which of the ways of reading a book presented in the pictures you’d prefer
● explain why
You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.
ВАРИАНТ ОТВЕТА:
ВВЕДЕНИЕ:
I am going to compare and contrast two pictures.
1. give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
In the first picture there is a woman sitting on the sofa probably at home and reading an e-book. In the second picture there is the same woman I guess in a train standing and reading a printed book.
2. say what the pictures have in common
These pictures have a few things in common. First of all, judging by the lady’s look it is the same person is in both pictures. Secondly, in each picture this woman is reading. The woman also is alone and she is slightly smiling.
3. say in what way the pictures are different
There are some differences as well. First, the woman is dressed differently in each picture. In the first picture she is wearing a bathrobe and in the second one she’s wearing a T-shirt. She’s reading an e-book in one picture, while a printed book in the other. Also, in the left picture she’s at home, whereas in the right one she’s on a train. Moreover, the color of her hair is different too, black in picture one and light in picture two.
4. say which of the ways of reading a book presented in the pictures you’d prefer
Personally, I would prefer reading e-books.
5. explain why
As for me, I like reading a few books at the same time. Because, having one e-book reader allows a person to have all the books they want in one place. It’s like a personal library. It’s not comfortable for me to carry a couple kilos of regular books in my bag.
ЗАКЛЮЧЕНИЕ:
That’s all I wanted to say.
Read by George William Dole
Task 4/2
Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
● give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
● say what the pictures have in common
● say in what way the pictures are different
● say which kind of life you’d prefer
● explain why
You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.
ВАРИАНТ ОТВЕТА:
ВВЕДЕНИЕ:
I am going to compare and contrast two pictures.
1. give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
In the first picture there is a big city, probably Moscow, with a bridge, river and skyscrapers. In the second one there is I guess a countryside view with a hill, road, village houses and trees.
2. say what the pictures have in common
These pictures have a few things in common. First of all, these are obviously two kinds of settlements, a city and village. Secondly, in both pictures one can see houses. In each pictue, it looks like early morning. Perhaps, the season is summer.
3. say in what way the pictures are different
There are some differences as well. First, the settlements are different. The first picture shows a city, whereas the second displays a village. In the left picture we can see a river, bridge and a lot of big buildings, while in the righ one can see small houses the road and hill. The colors of the trees are different. It seems that the seasons are different too, perhaps summer and autumn.
4. say which kind of life you’d prefer
Personally, I would prefer city life.
5. explain why
In my opinion, big cities give a lot of opportunities and I like it. A lot of new and interesting events take place in big cities and I like taking part in them. In addition, I’ve been living in a big city for a long time and I feel quite comfortable there.
ЗАКЛЮЧЕНИЕ:
That’s all I wanted to say.
Read by George William Dole
Task 4/3
Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
● give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
● say what the pictures have in common
● say in what way the pictures are different
● say which kind of life you’d prefer for wild animals
● explain why
You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.
ВАРИАНТ ОТВЕТА:
ВВЕДЕНИЕ:
I am going to compare and contrast two pictures.
1. give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
In the first picture there is a bear sitting on a rock, probably in a zoo or a national park. In the second one there is a bear in wild nature holding a piece of a tree in its paws.
2. say what the pictures have in common
These pictures have a few things in common. First of all, these are two bears. Secondly, their bodies are in a vertical position. It seems to me that it’s daytime. The bears look cute and pleasant.
3. say in what way the pictures are different
There are some differences as well. Firstly, in the left side picture the bear is in a place that people built, whereas in the right side one the bear is in wild nature surrounded by some flowers and dry pieces of trees. Secondly, the first picture depicts a bear sitting on the rock with its back turned to us, while the second one presents a bear showing his front torso and trying to lift something heavy. It seems to me that it’s autumn in the first picture and summer in the second one.
4. say which kind of life would be better for the bears
Personally, I think that it would be better for bears to live in the wild rather than at a zoo.
5. explain why
In my opinion living in the wild is for wild animals. I believe they would feel better there and much happier.
ЗАКЛЮЧЕНИЕ:
That’s all I wanted to say.
Read by George William Dole
Критерии оценки, рекомендации и полезные советы.
Task 4/4
Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
● give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
● say what the pictures have in common
● say in what way the pictures are different
● say which of the activities presented in the pictures you’d prefer
● explain why
You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.
ВАРИАНТ ОТВЕТА:
ВВЕДЕНИЕ:
I am going to compare and contrast two pictures.
1. give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
In the first picture there is a woman is in her kitchen, cooking something. She has a pail of vegetables on the left and she’s stirring something in the frying pen. In the second picture the woman is snowboarding down a hill in the open air. It looks like she’s trying to keep her balance.
2. say what the pictures have in common
These pictures have a few things in common. First of all, these are two women. Secondly, their age is approximately the same. Also, they are both smiling. Their bodies are in the vertical position.
3. say in what way the pictures are different
There are some differences as well. First, the woman in the left picture is inside of a building, whereas the second woman is outside. Second, the woman in the left picture is wearing a t-short and shorts, whereas the woman on the right is wearing a sport-winter suit. Also, the woman on the left is cooking while the other woman is snowboarding. Their body positions are different as well. The woman in the left picture is standing with her left side to us while the woman in the right picture is facing us with the front of her body.
4. say which kind of life you’d prefer
Personally, I would prefer snowboarding.
5. explain why
In my opinion, it suits me better because I’ve been snowboarding for 5 years and I think that I am pretty good at it. I am not really a “stay at home” person.
ЗАКЛЮЧЕНИЕ:
That’s it, thank you for listening. ( обязательная фраза для экзаменатора, говорящая о завершении ответа)
Read by George William Dole
Task 4/5
Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
● give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
● say what the pictures have in common
● say in what way the pictures are different
● say which of the activities presented in the pictures you’d prefer
● explain why
You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.
ВАРИАНТ ОТВЕТА:
ВВЕДЕНИЕ:
Let me tell you about these two pictures. I am going to compare and contrast them.
1. give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
Well, in the first picture you can see two women, a baby and a man wearing Christmas hats and posing for a photo. In the second picture we can see, I guess, parents kissing their son on both of his cheeks simultaneously and who is sitting in front of his birthday cake while smiling.
2. say what the pictures have in common
These pictures have a few things in common. First of all, these are both families. Second, they are celebrating something. Also they are wearing some hats, looking happy and smiling.
3. say in what way the pictures are different
There are some differences there as well. First, in the left picture there are 4 people, whereas in the right one, there are only 3. It looks like in one picture they are celebrating New Year or Christmas, while in the other picture, it seems that they are celebrating a birthday party.
4. say which kind of life you’d prefer
Personally, I like New Year celebration more than the birthday.
5. explain why
In my opinion, New Year celebration is considered to be the main holiday in Russia. People have a lot of hopes and expectations for the next year. They make a wish when the clock strikes 12. I like the happy emotions and vibes of this event.
ЗАКЛЮЧЕНИЕ:
That’s it, thank you for listening. ( обязательная фраза для экзаменатора, говорящая о завершении ответа)
Read by George William Dole
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В наушниках отвечать на вопросы компьютера в одной аудитории с несколькими выпусниками? Да, именно так проходит говорение на ЕГЭ по английскому. Шумно, страшно и очень нервно — но это решаемо. Разбираемся, как сдать устную часть на английском и не поседеть от стресса.
Говорение на ЕГЭ по английскому: к чему готовиться на устной части?
Тем, кто решил сдавать ЕГЭ по английскому языку, стоит подготовиться не только к самим заданиям, но и знать об особенностях проведения устной части экзамена. Если формальные процессы более-менее схожи с другими экзаменами, то сама сдача сильно отличается.
Во время говорения на ЕГЭ по английскому в аудитории вместе с вами будут находиться еще 3 человека, не считая организаторов. Несмотря на наушники, вы все равно будете слышать, что они говорят. Будьте готовы к этому и потренируйтесь выполнять задания в шумных местах: например, на перемене в школе или фуд-корте торгового центра.
Все задания устной части организованы в одной программе, которую организаторы настроят на компьютерах перед вашим приходом в аудиторию. В этой же программе будет таймер, чтобы вы следили за оставшимся для ответа временем.
Не бойтесь поднять руку и попросить организаторов помочь вам, если вы не уверены, как начать или продолжить выполнение заданий. Перед началом устной части и после выполнения всех заданий у вас будет возможность послушать свой ответ и убедиться, что все записалось корректно.
Помните, во время устной части нельзя делать заметки, поэтому нет смысла брать с собой ручки. Лучше возьмите воду, ведь ожидание своей очереди может быть дольше одного часа.
Обо всех этих особенностях я рассказываю своим ученикам во время подготовки к ЕГЭ по английскому. Мы также обязательно проводим пробный экзамен в формате настоящего ЕГЭ, чтобы каждому было понятно, с чем он столкнется в день сдачи. После пробного экзамена мы индивидуально разбираем ошибки и подсказываем, как их избежать на реальном ЕГЭ. Такое погружение в экзамен и помогает нашим ученикам ежегодно сдавать ЕГЭ по английскому на 80+.
Задание 1 из говорения на ЕГЭ по английскому
Задание 1 не кажется сложным: нужно прочитать небольшой текст вслух. ФИПИ также относят его к заданиям базового уровня сложности.
Однако эта простота — обманчива. В задании оценивается правильное произнесение не только отдельных звуков, но и фраз в целом, а также интонирование. Естественно, в задании могут быть ловушки с словами, которые русскоговорящие типично произносят неверно. Обычно это так называемые слова на минимальные пары. Например: bin и been, thought и though, wet и vet.
Как готовиться к заданию 1 устной части?
В первую очередь, нужно понять, нет ли у вас проблем непосредственно с произношением отдельных звуков. Если есть, нужно это исправить и только после переходить к работе с произношением слов. На этом этапе вы будете плотно работать с онлайн-словарями, в которых есть возможность послушать произношение слов.
Возьмите любой текст задания 1 из банка ФИПИ и посмотрите, как читается каждое слово в словаре. Вы удивитесь, что некоторые слова читаются совсем не так, как вы привыкли. Запишите, как вы читаете этот текст, но послушайте только на следующий день. Отметьте ошибки и запишите этот же текст слова.
Помните, чем больше слов вы встретите в текстах и отработаете их произношение, тем меньше вероятность, что на экзамене встретится слово, которое вы не знаете.
Задание 2 из устной части ЕГЭ по английскому
В задании 2 на говорение дается определенная коммуникативная ситуация. Например, вы хотите прийти на занятие танцами и вам нужно узнать дополнительную информацию. Даны 4 опорных пункта, информацию о которых нужно узнать, задав подходящий вопрос. Задание относится к базовому уровню сложности и большинство учащихся отлично с ним справляется.
Как готовиться к заданию 2?
В этом задании требуется задать прямые вопросы, поэтому для начала повторите эту тему. Для практики можно использовать любой текст — можно тот же самый, что использовали при работе с заданием 1. Придумайте минимум 10 вопросов к разной информации в тексте: людям, местам, времени. Не забудьте про вопросы к подлежащему.
На экзамене нужно уметь задавать вопросы в том числе о стоимости, наличии или отсутствии скидки и специальных предложениях — убедитесь, что вы знаете, как это сделать.
Задание 3 из говорения на ЕГЭ по английскому
С 2022 года это задание стало похоже на одно из заданий ОГЭ: нужно ответить на вопросы интервьюера. Всего будет 5 вопросов и 40 секунд для ответа на каждый из них. Вопросы могут быть абсолютно любыми, но обычно объединены одной темой.
Как готовиться к заданию 3?
Чтобы справиться с этим заданием, нужно научиться полно и точно отвечать на заданный вопрос. Для практики подойдут вопросы из раздела Speaking любого учебника по английскому. Найдите их в своем учебнике и попробуйте составить ответ. Если сразу же не получается составить хороший ответ, запишите его, затем проговорите. Закройте глаза и попробуйте еще раз дать ответ на вопрос, не подсматривая в свой ответ.
Если ваш уровень английского уже довольно хорош, попрактикуйте отвечать на вопросы вместе с известными людьми. Найдите на YouTube видео, в которых зарубежные звезды отвечают на вопросы интервью, и отвечайте вместе с ними. Например, вот как Адель отвечает на 73 вопроса журнала Vogue.
Задание 4 из устной части ЕГЭ по английскому
В этом задании вам нужно отправить своему другу голосовое сообщение, в котором вы расскажете о фотографиях для вашего совместного проекта. Всего будет 4 пункта, которые вам нужно раскрыть в своем монологе.
Как готовиться к заданию 4?
Так как задание относится к высокому уровню сложности, подготовка к нему будет серьезнее. Нужно не только научится связно говорить больше двух минут, но и использовать грамматику и лексику соответствующего уровня. И для этого потребуется время.
Придумайте любую тему проекта, какая вам нравится, и найдите к ней подходящие картинки в интернете: они должны различаться, но при этом иметь что-то общее. Посмотрите на план ответа на задание (можно найти на сайте ФИПИ) и найденные картинки, попробуйте тезисно записать свой ответ по каждому пункту плана. Когда план готов, попробуйте составить полноценный ответ, письменно или сразу устно. Запишите себя на аудио, оцените, насколько хорошо вы раскрыли каждый пункт плана, можно ли что-то добавить. Запишите улучшенную версию ответа. Не забудьте включить разнообразные грамматические структуры и интересную лексику по теме. Тренируйтесь, пока не почувствуете, что сможете легко говорить о любой теме проекта.
Несколько общих советов для сдающих устную часть ЕГЭ по английскому
Говорение на ЕГЭ по английскому очень часто пугает учеников, это факт. Но стоит только разобраться в особенностях заданий и стратегиях подготовки к ним, как страх уйдет. Постоянная практика принесет уверенность в своих силах, и тогда никакой вариант экзамена будет не страшен.
Чтобы практика действительно приносила пользу, она должна быть системной. Несколько раз в неделю вам нужно отрабатывать произношение, придумывать вопросы и отвечать на них, описывать фотографии. Важный навык для успешной сдачи устной части: уметь быстро составлять грамматически верные и лексически разнообразные предложения. Для этого пригодятся устойчивые шаблонные фразы, уверенное знание грамматики и широкий словарный запас.
Приходите на курсы подготовки к ЕГЭ по английскому в MAXIMUM Education, и за оставшееся до ЕГЭ время вы закроете все пробелы в английском. Приятный бонус: обучаясь на наших курсах, вы подготовитесь не только к устной, но и к письменной части — то есть закроете абсолютно все темы экзамена. Итог: на обе части ЕГЭ вы придете полностью подготовленными и уверенными в себе. Здорово, правда?
ВАРИАНТ 1
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
The first human carrying flight technology was the hot air balloon. While unmanned balloons have been around in some form for thousands of years, the first flight with people aboard was in 1782. The large balloon on top is called an “envelope”. It holds hot air created by a heat source known a burner. The burner creates an open flame by burning a mix of propane and air. Hot air balloons are capable of floating because the hot air inside the envelope has a lower density than the colder air outside. The top of the balloon usually has a vent which allows the pilot to control the speed of ascent or descent. Passengers typically stand in a basket beneath the envelope. While most envelopes have a standard balloon shape, others are designed to look like animals, cartoon characters and other fun objects.
Task 2. Study the advertisement. You are considering celebrating your birthday at a restaurant and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- location
- music choice
- price per person
- discounts for students
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Future Career Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss his future career. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: What two school subjects are the most important for your future job?
Student: _________________________________________
Interviewer: What job would you like to have in the future?
Student: _________________________________________
Interviewer: Do your relatives approve of your career choice?
Student: __________________________________________
Interviewer: What job did you use to like when you were younger?
Student: __________________________________________
Interviewer: Would you like to follow in your parents’ footsteps in choosing a career? Why?
Student: __________________________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for the interview!
Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Types of Shopping” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages (1-2) of the two types of shopping;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two types of shopping;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which type of shopping you would prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
Photo 1 
Photo 2
ВАРИАНТ 2
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Many lands that had once been swamps were drained or filled in. There are different reasons why people drained swamplands. Some were drained to fight diseases caused by insects that lived in them. Because swamps were considered unpleasant places in which to live and harmful to health, many people thought that unless they were drained the land was worthless.
Other swamps were drained to make new land. As the population grew and more land was needed, people drained swamps or filled them to make room for more farms and factories, more roads and airports.
Few people thought that it might be harmful to get rid of swamps. As swamps disappeared, other things happened. There were both more floods and more droughts than before. There were also more fires, for swamps had acted as firebreaks. Hunters noticed that there was less wild game. Wild life that once lived in the swamps was dying out, because it had no place to live.
Task 2. Study the advertisement. You are going to visit a natural history museum and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- opening hours
- special exhibitions
- transport to the museum
- ticket price
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Holidays and Celebrations Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss holidays and celebrations in Russia. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: What public holidays are celebrated in Russia?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: What is your favourite public holiday? Why?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: Do you like public celebrations? Why?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: How did you celebrate last Christmas?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: Where would you like to spend the best New Year holidays in your life? Why?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for the interview!
Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Best Ways of Sightseeing” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages and disadvantages (1-2) of the two ways of sightseeing;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two ways of sightseeing;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which way of sightseeing you prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
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ВАРИАНТ 3
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
People have always told stories and legends to explain natural, but mysterious, occurrences such as the Northern Lights. The Vikings believed the Northern Lights were caused by the shining weapons of warriors. The Alaskan people thought the lights were the souls of salmon, deer and other animals. The Indians told the stories of giants living in the North and thought the lights were their torches.
The Northern Lights are actually caused by electrons from solar winds. They are attracted to the poles by the magnetic fields found there. They mix with gases in the atmosphere, which causes the gases to glow. The Northern Lights are most visible in the far north. They are typically green, purple, red or blue.
Task 2. Study the advertisement. You are considering renting a bike and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- location of rentals
- documents accepted
- price per hour
- opening hours
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s School Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss school uniform. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: Do you have to wear school uniform?
Student: ___________________________________________
Interviewer: Why is it important to wear school uniform? Why?
Student: ___________________________________________
Interviewer: What clothes do you usually wear to school?
Student: ___________________________________________
Interviewer: Did your parents use to wear school uniform in the past?
Student: ___________________________________________
Interviewer: Should all school students wear uniform in the future? Why?
Student: ___________________________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for the interview!
Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Best Places to Live for a Teenager” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages (1-2) of the two places for living;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two places for living;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which place for living you would prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
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ВАРИАНТ 4
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Japan is an island nation in East Asia, located in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Asian continent. Japan comprises the four main islands in addition to numerous smaller islands. Tokyo is the country’s capital and largest city. Mountains dominate Japan’s landscape, covering 75 to 80 per cent of the country. Historically, the mountains were barriers to transportation, limiting the economic development of isolated areas. However, with the development of tunnels, bridges, and air transportation in the modern era, the mountains are no longer an obstacle. The Japanese have long celebrated the beauty of their mountains in art and literature, and today many mountain areas are preserved in national parks. Most of Japan’s people live on plains and lowlands found mainly along the lower courses of the country’s major rivers, on the lowest slopes of mountain ranges, and along the sea coast. This concentration of people makes Japan one of the world’s most crowded countries.
Task 2. Study the advertisement. You are considering buying a new smartphone and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- price
- battery life
- image and video quality
- number of cameras
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Languages Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss foreign languages. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: Do you like studying foreign languages? Why?
Student: _____________________________________
Interviewer: Why is it important to speak a foreign language?
Student: _____________________________________
Interviewer: How can you improve your language skills?
Student: _____________________________________
Interviewer: Could you speak English when you were five?
Student: ______________________________________
Interviewer: What foreign language would you like to learn in the future? Why?
Student: ______________________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for the interview!
Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Zoos” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages (1-2) of zoos;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of zoos;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – should zoos exist in the future and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
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ВАРИАНТ 5
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Since ancient times, humans have loved and cherished cats as their pets. Today more than 80 million cats reside in US homes, with an estimated three cats for every dog on the planet. Yet there is still a lot we don’t know about our feline friends – including what they think of their owners. After observing pet cats for several years, scientists have come to an intriguing conclusion: cats don’t really understand people the way dogs do. They tend to feel it is they who own their masters, not vice versa. On the contrary, dogs perceive people as being very different from themselves. As soon as they see a human, they change their behaviour. The way a dog plays with a human is completely different from the way it plays with a dog. Cats are independent creatures and they can easily change their owner without changing their habits.
Task 2. Study the advertisement. You are considering going on a bus tour and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- price for a person
- audio guide in English
- starting point
- duration of the tour
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s IT Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss the Internet. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: How often do you use the Internet?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: What do you usually use the Internet for?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: Can the Internet be dangerous? Why?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: Did you use the Internet for studying last year?
Student: ________________________________________
Interviewer: Would you like to study online instead of attending classes at school?
Student: ________________________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for the interview!
Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Ways of Spending Leisure Time” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantagesc(1-2) of the two ways of spending leisure time;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two ways of spending leisure time;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which way of spending your leisure time you would prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
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