Form 9 Term 1.
Speaking Test, 22nd November
Card 1. ( Unit 11.
)
1.What environmental problems endanger our precious planet?
2.What would you do to reduce air pollution if you were the leader of your country?
3.Why is air pollution dangerous?
4.What would you do to save rare or endangered species?
Card
1
1. The Earth is very
fragile and a lot of environmental problems endanger our precious planet
nowadays. The most serous ones are pollution in its many forms such as air and
water pollution, destruction of wildlife and shortage of natural resources such
as water and different kinds of fuel.
2. Most pollution in
big cities comes from cars and buses. If I were the leader of my country, I
would ban cars …
3. Air pollution is
very dangerous because it causes acid rain which kills trees and plants. Not so
long ago, most of the dry land on our planet was covered with forests. Today,
most of these forests, as well as many plants and animals which used to live in
them, have disappeared.
4. What is more, rare
and endangered animals are hunted for their valuable fur, meat, horns and
tasks. If I were the leader of my country, I would allow hunters to…
All in all, people
should behave in the way which is less damaging for the ecology of our planet.
If they did, this would help to reduce pollution and save life on our planet.
Card 1.Question 1.(Sample 1)
There are a lot of environmental problems which endanger our planet. For example, pollution of land is caused by chemicals from factories and power stations. As a result, the land is poisoned and when farm animals eat poisoned grass, people can get serious illnesses, drinking milk or eating meat. Then, global warming causes changing of the climate. There are a lot of fires and floods nowadays because of it. So, the Earth needs our care and help. If we don’t do it, our planet will turn into dirty rubbish.
Card 2.( Unit 11.
)
1. What environmental problems especially need our attention? Why?
2. What would you do to save rare or endangered animals if you were the leader of your country?
3.What happens when trees disappear?
4. How could rainforests be saved?
Card 2
Question 1.(Sample 1)
1. There are many problems which
threaten our environment and can easily bring us to a global disaster. To my
mind, the most serious environmental problem is the extinction of plants and
animal life. Many animals find it difficult to survive as their natural habitat
is destroyed. What’s more, illegal hunting threatens some rare species to
become extinct.
Card 3.(Unit 11).
1. What do we use water for in our daily life?
2. What parts of the world suffer from water shortages? Why?
3. How can we save water at home?
4. What measures should be taken in order to save our planet’s water supplies?
Card 4 (Unit 11).
1. What ecological problems do big cities suffer from?
2. What could be done to improve air pollution in big cities?
3. How could the governments solve the problem of litter in the streets?
4. Would it be a good idea to create more parks in big cities? Why?
Card 4 (Unit 11).
Sample1.
Big cities have a lot of ecological problems. The most serious ones are overpopulation, lack of drinking water, the problem of rubbish, traffic noise and air pollution.
Air pollution is a serious problem as many people in big cities suffer from different illnesses because of it. We could help the situation if the governments improved public transport. Then people would leave their cars at home. Also, if people used bicycles, the cities would be less polluted. Finally, if we had more trees and green areas, we would have more oxygen to breathe.
The streets of big cities are covered with litter and look untidy. The governments could solve the problem if they put bins on every street corner. Then people would not drop litter everywhere. What is more, it would be a good idea to collect and recycle paper to save trees and forests.
There are many accidents on the roads of big cities when children are seriously injured or killed. It happens because they often play in the streets. If we created more parks, children would be able to play safely. What is more, they could spend more time in the fresh air and be close to nature.
All in all, our cities should be planned more carefully. Better public transport and rubbish collection, along with more parks and other green areas would make our cities more environmentally friendly and healthier places to live in.
Card 5.(Unit 12.)
1. Why is the Alton Towers Hotel popular in Britain?
2. What impresses its guests first?
3. Why is nobody bored at the Alton Towers Hotel?
4. Would you recommend the hotel to your friends? Why/Why not?
Card 6 (Unit 12.)
1. When is the best time to go to the Ice Hotel? Why?
2. What makes it extraordinary?
3. Why is staying in it extreme?
4. What is there to have an active rest?
Card 7.( Unit 13
)
1. When and why is the Hamamatsu Kite Festival held?
2. What are the preparations for the festival?
3. What happens during the celebration?
4. Why is the festival popular with tourists?
Card 8. ( Unit 13.)
1. What kinds of entertainment are popular with teenagers? Why?
2. When and where did you go to the rock concert last? Why?
3. Did you enjoy that concert? Why/Why not?
4. How did you feel after the concert? Why?
Question 1. Sample.
There is a wide choice of places where people can entertain themselves. They are theatres, cinemas, concert halls, restaurants and nightclubs. As to teenagers, they prefer places where they can feel adrenaline rush and have fun in a good company. So, they often choose a funfair where they take a risky ride on a roller –coaster or walk through a haunted house. Also, rock concerts are for them as at the concerts they are a part of a fan-team that gives them a chance to express their emotions freely, dancing and singing their favourite songs.
. Card 9 (Unit 14)
.
1. Do you agree that dogs are perfect pets?Why?
2. What are main arguments for having dogs as pets?
3. What are the arguments against having dogs as pets at home?
4. What is your conclusion on the topic?
