ROUND IV. Speaking Comprehension Test.

Directions: In this Test you will choose from 20 topics to speak about. Each number corresponds to one topic. The number of your choice is the theme of your oral presentation. Take about a minute to collect your thoughts before you begin to speak on the topic.

1. What does friendship mean to you?

· What roles do your friends play in your life?

· What qualities do you appreciate in friends?

· Do you consider you have a true friend?

2. What do you believe to be the greatest problems in today’s society?

· Describe where you see them.

· How would you suggest to do away with these problems?

3. Celebrities have a lot of influence nationally and internationally.

· What Ukrainian celebrity are you most proud of?

· How does this person bring pride to your nation and culture?

4. Ukraine is the nation made up of different traditions and cultural styles.

· Describe these differences to a person who knows little of Ukraine’s diversity.

· What traditions are you most proud of?

5. What do you think are the keys to a healthy lifestyle?

· How could you present your advice to get people of different ages to follow it?

· Is it important to have a balanced diet?

6. Many people believe that violence on television and in the movies is the cause of many today’s problems.

· What is your opinion on this subject?

· What measures should be taken to minimise the effect of violence on children?

7. It is hard to imagine a world without all the modern conveniences we have become so accustomed to.

· What do you think has been the most influential invention of all times? Why?

· Where would we be without this invention today?

8. You have a choice between living in one city for the rest of your life or moving to a new city every three years.

· Which style of life would you choose?

· Where would you live?

9. What is the biggest problem you think young people face today?

· Why do you choose this problem?

· What do you think you can do about it?

10. A teenager’s life can often be more difficult than their parents suspect.

· What real problems do teenagers face today?

· What can you say about the generation gap between you and your parents?

· Do you feel that teenagers need to show more respect to older generations?

11. Sports are played and televised all over the world.

· Talk about one sport.

· What attracts people to this sport?

· What are its most exciting moments?

12. Do you believe the arts are worth studying and necessary for a complete education?

· How can the arts help in your life?

· What kind of arts are you interested in?

13. You will soon be finishing your studies at school and will continue your education at a higher educational institution.

· What’s your dream profession?

· What qualifications must you have to get this job?

14. You are going on a trip to another country.

· How would you plan your trip?

· Where would you go?

· Would you travel more for adventure, to learn or to see historical sights?

15. A foreign visitor has some days to spend in your country.

· What landmarks would you recommend him to see? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

· Describe the most interesting delights of Ukraine.

· Prove that your country is worth visiting.

16. Mobile phones, chatting on the net and email have changed a lot about how people communicate.

· Describe what forms of modern communication you use.

· What negative impacts has the loss of face-to-face communication had?

17. The Olympic Games are always a show of great skill and talent in sport.

· What do you know about the history of the Olympic Games?

· How are the Olympics different from other sporting events?

18. An American visitor has come to spend six weeks in your town.

· Give the American some information about your town, its history and features.

· Tell the American some good places to shop, to eat, and to relax.

19. What is your favourite thing to do when you are not in school?

· Do you choose physical outdoor activities or things to do inside?

· Do you like to be alone or with friends and family?

· Is it important for people to make sure they have free time? Why?

20. In the age of television and the Internet reading books is not as important as it once was.

· People can learn as much by watching TV and using the net as they can by reading books.

· Do you agree with the statement?

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