Information for the future school-leavers (Year of Study 11 - 2020-2021)


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Speaking Topics (Semester I)

Place: You know where to find meJ

Deadline: 1/12/2020

1. Some people believe that some professions are more important than others within a society. Identify and describe the criteria for what determines the importance of a profession.  Is it necessary to have so many different professions in the world? Explain. (EC № 46 / Speaking) 

2. “Nowadays people do not have a healthy way of life”. Speak about the following aspects: sedentary jobs; unhealthy diet; polluted environment and health problems. (EC № 48 / Writing) 

3. The event in your life you will always remember. Speak about the following: what was the event? How did you feel that day? What were your impressions of the event? (EC № 52 / Writing) 

4. Many people say that television promotes violence. Do you agree? Watching violence on TV doesn’t mean people will be violent in real life. Watching violence on TV is bad because in real life people copy what they have seen on TV. (EC № 62 / Speaking) 

5. Talk about advantages of going to the cinema instead of watching DVDs at home.  Include this information: bigger screen, popcorn and other snacks at the cinema. Communicating with friends before and after watching a film. The newest films cannot be found on DVD. No distractions that stop you paying attention to the film at home. (EC № 66 / Speaking)  

6. “All teenagers should have a part-time job”. Express your own opinion. Include the following: a job teaches you how to become responsible; working teenagers learn how to spend money responsibly; a job can help teenagers to prepare themselves for their future career; having a job could have a negative effect on their studies. (EC № 67/ Writing) 

7. Art, literature, poetry, music, and theatre are among some of the most popular ways for people to express their emotions. In which of the previously mentioned ways do you best express yourself? Explain. Is it any different from how your friends express themselves? In which other ways do you express your emotions? (EC № 69 / Speaking) 

8.  Imagine you were invited to speak to American students about Ukrainian culture. What aspects of your culture would you be most proud to share? What do you think the students would be most surprised by? (EC № 72 / Writing) 

9. Many people dream about the perfect vacation. Describe your trip to London.  Who would you take with you? How long would your vacation there last? What places of historic interest would you like to see? (EC № 74 / Speaking) 

10. Our parents greatly influence our personalities. Which personality traits do you share with your mother and father? What makes you different from them? Who has had more of an impact on you, your mother or father? Explain. (EC № 75 / Speaking) 

Speaking Topics (Semester II)

Place: You know where to find meJ

Deadline: 1/05/2021

1. In an effort to help others, many people donate their time and money to different organizations and causes. Which of the two do you think is more valuable? Do you think it is better to contribute locally or internationally? Which organization or cause do you feel is most important? (EC № 76 / Speaking)

2. How to make your city a better place to live in. (EC № 79 / Writing)

3. The problem of smoking. Express your opinion if smoking should be banned. Include the following: arguments for / against banning smoking.  Give your personal opinion. (EC № 80 / Writing)

4. Friendship is a very important part of life. But many teenagers find it difficult to build friendly relationships. Give some advice to those who have such a problem. Include the following: don’t forget to smile and show a genuine interest in the other person; don’t experience any anxiety when meeting new people. (EC № 84 / Speaking)

5. Your last visit to the theatre. Include the following: do you enjoy going to the theatre? What theatre did you visit last time? Have you ever done any acting? Would you like to? Why / Why not? (EC № 88 / Writing)

6. Your friend is interested in extreme sports, explain why people are in favour of them / against them. Include the following: extreme sports make you get to test your limits; give your own opinion about extreme sports. (EC № 89 / Writing)

7. You want to get a job for the summer holidays. You’ve seen an advertisement for a job as an assistant in a music shop. Write a letter to get some information. Explain that you are writing about the job advertised in the newspaper. Ask what the wages are and if you need experience. Ask the person to send you an application form. Thank the person for their help. (EC № 93 / Writing)

8.  Talk about living in town or in the country. Consider the following points: the advantages and disadvantages of living in town and in the country. Human relationships in town and in the country. The problems of big cities. Where do you think it’s better to live – in town or in the country? Why? (EC № 94 / Speaking)

9. Write a ‘thank you’ letter to the host family you were staying with during your language course abroad. State how grateful you are for their hospitality, express your respect and appreciation. (EC № 97 / Writing)

10. A review on a film you have recently watched. Talk about: the title / actors / director of the film; your description of the plot; your comments on the music / atmosphere etc; your positive or negative opinion. (EC № 99 / Speaking)

11. Imagine that the principal of your school has recently suggested putting CCTV cameras at your school. Some students and teachers are happy about this, others are not. Express your opinion on the topic including the following: it is unfair to place CCTV cameras in school because people’s basic rights to privacy and freedom are infringed; CCTV cameras are not necessary if students and teachers are treated with dignity and respect. (EC № 100/ Writing)