You are expected to react verbally (in at least 15 coherent, logically arranged, and grammatically correct sentences) to the situations, opinions and questions given below.

Module 1. Speaking assignments – 2012.

1. Kay Stepkin, US banker, once said: “Work is an essential part of being alive. Your work is your identity.” Agree or disagree with this statement, provide the necessary arguments to prove your point of view.

2. Some people say that good professional skills and qualifications are still the key success factors in finding a good job. Others argue that your social networks are more important than professional training. Which side do you take?

3. Are there purely male and female occupations? Which are the stereotypes spread in our society? Are they justified? Support your pinion with the arguments.

4. In our country many people think that teaching as a career isn’t suitable for men. Agree or disagree with the opinion, support your pinion with the arguments.

5. Your friend has recently been offered a job of a child minder / waiter abroad and is hesitating whether to take it up. Talk to you friend pointing out the advantages and possible threats of working abroad.

6. Helping youngsters in their career choice is an essential part of the teacher’s job. As a teacher speak to the pupils of the 10^th form about dangerous professions, choose one to describe in detail and explain why people would take up the risks.

7. A terrified young boy walks into the headmaster’s office and receives six strokes of the cane – as a punishment for talking in class Ten years later the same boy, a young man now, walks into the courtroom and receives a 15-year prison sentence – as a punishment for a vicious assault. Have you ever wondered how different your life might have been if you’d gone to a different school? Have your teaches helped you to catalyse your thirst for knowledge, creativity and will power?

8. In today’s world sophisticated computers pilot aircrafts, control the operation of electric power plants; perform microsurgery operations on human eye. Do you think they will be able to substitute a teacher in a classroom one day?

9. Can you imagine your alumnae meeting in 10 years? Recollect the best/worst lecture or tutorial you had in the university, mention its merits and the drawbacks in detail.

10. You are very dissatisfied with the medical service you have experienced during your last visit to your local hospital. Talk to your friend describing the ordeal and complaining about the bad service.

11. You have been out of class for nearly a month because of the serious illness. Give a detailed account of what was wrong with you and what treatment you were given.

12. You’ve been taking a strong medicine to treat one of your health problems which had a number of side effects on you body. Talk to your doctor, complain and describe the problems in detail.

13. As a school teacher of the 10^th form, prepare the speech you are to give to your pupils concerning the harm of smoking and alcohol.

14. As a high school teacher prepare the speech you are to give to your 10^th form pupils on the threats of HIV and give recommendations on how to prevent being infected.

15. You are a British journalist working in Ukraine. Prepare a brief report to your editor on how the health care system works in Ukraine. Give a reasonable balance of positive features and objective criticism.

16. You are a high school teacher. Prepare the speech you are to give to the parents at the forthcoming parent-teacher meeting concerning the significant role of sports and physical culture in the up-bringing of their children.

17. KNLU is hosting a visiting group of students from the USA who are as a rule very keen on sports and games. Tell them about the most popular sports in Ukraine. Choose one of famous Ukrainian sportsmen and talk about his/her achievements in sports and why this personality appeals to you.

18. As a teacher of English tell your 10 year old pupils about sports and games popular in England. Explain the rules of playing soccer, golf, tennis or squash.

19. As a teacher of English tell your 11 year old pupils about sports and games popular in the USA. Explain the rules of playing basketball, hockey or rugby.

20. Speak on the book you’ve read this term. Give some brief information about the author. Dwell upon the plot, main characters and express your opinion on the book.

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