Устный зачет по английскому языку
состоится 26 ноября 2013г.
Темы:
- Choosing a Career
·
What
jobs can people do and what prospects can jobs offer?
·
Why
is choosing a career not always easy?
·
What
can influence the choice of a job?
·
What
job would you like to do? Why?
- Education in Russia
·
What
does educational system in Russia
consist of?
·
What
education is compulsory in Russia?
Describe it.
·
What
division does a general secondary school have?
·
What
examinations do students have to pass after the 9th and 11th
Form?
- People’s appearance and character
·
Why
is the face-reading gaining popularity?
·
What
kind of people do you like? Why?
·
Do
you agree that people with thin lips are determined? Why/ Why not?
·
What
kind of people don’t you like? Why?
- Friendship
·
Why
is it important to have a friend?
·
What
does your best friend look like?
·
What
is your best friend like?
·
Do
you have much in common? Why/ Why not?
- Daryl Hannah
·
What
is Daryl Hannah famous for?
·
What
does she look like?
·
What
is Daryl Hannah like?
·
What
does she think about the environment and what views does she have on life?
- Being Famous
·
Why
do people believe that rich and famous people are happy?
·
What’s
good about being famous?
·
What’s
bad about being famous and rich?
·
Would
you like to be famous? Why/ Why not?
Frankly speaking, I’m a bit
sceptical about using this idea of face
reading to determine personality simply because people cannot change and have
no control over their physical features while our personality changes over time
and is developed throughout life.
Appearances are deceptive. It is a
common truth; practically everyone has met at least someone whose character and
appearance differ radically.
When one sees a tall,
broad-shouldered youth, one expects him to be strong-willed and brave. One
thinks: 'A model to follow!' How often a good-looking individual turns out to
be petty, weak-willed or even cowardly.
At the same time everyone knows that
a lot of great people were of a poor build: short and fragile. It did not stop
them from displaying intelligence and courage. Ingenuity does not depend on
one's complexion or constitution.
For myself I actually don’t believe
in face reading but body language is a completely different thing as scientists
claim that 50 percent of information on a person’s character is conveyed
through non-verbal communication. Changes in your body position and movements,
your mime and gestures can show what you are feeling or thinking. For instance,
people who look to the sides a lot are nervous, lying, or distracted. A fast
foot tapping, shifting of weight will most often mean that the person is
impatient, excited, scared or intimidated.
So if you have an important meeting
or an interview you should think carefully how to behave. When we meet someone,
we make decisions based on our first impression and, as you know, first
impressions are the most lasting.
Friendship
There is no denying the fact that a person can`t live
in isolation. It is essential for the human being to have a friend with whom
one can be sincere and outspoken. It helps a lot when you know that there is
someone thoughtful of you and not indifferent to you in this vast world.
It`s great to think that there is someone who will stand by you in any
situation, someone to turn to for help and advice, who will tell you the bitter
truth, if necessary.
The more we love our friends, the less we flatter them. Remember the old
saying: “A friend`s frown is better than an enemy`s smile”. True friend is
someone we cherish greatly. But true friends are not so easy to come by.
More often we make friends with people with whom we have a lot in common.
It`s pleasant to spend time with someone who shares your opinion, who has the
similar interests. But sometimes friends greatly differ in character. No wonder
extremes meet, as they say and they combine well to form a balanced whole.
The description of a friend.
1) My best friend’s name is …..
I’ve known … since my first day at school when we were only seven years old.
2) Now he/she is in his/her mid-
teens, …..
He/she always looks well-dressed whether he/she is wearing an expensive
suit/dress or casual clothes.
3) PERSONALITY (3 POSITIVE + 2
NEGATIVE QUALITIES)
4) He is full of energy and spends every minute of his free time Ving.
He enjoys Ving.
Bob and I spend our free time together. He likes the same things as I do
such as music, sports and books and we both enjoy the same TV shows.
Ann hasn’t got much free time as
she attends Art/music school. She is good at Ving…
Ann and I have much in common.
For instance, we both like Ving…
Nick enjoys different sorts of
activities. He likes Ving, Ving….
5) There is nothing better than to have smb who
True friend:
·
Can give you comfort
advice and support whenever you need it;
·
Listen to you when you want to talk about your
problems;
·
Will never betray you;
·
Is always there for you in good and bad times;
·
You never feel bored/ lie is never dull, when he (she)
is around;
·
Someone you can share
your hobbies/ interests with;
·
You have much in common;
·
Ready to help when you are in need;
·
Someone you can always rely on.
She has always been one of
my best and most trusted friends.
I feel lucky/ fortunate to
have her for a friend.
I’m sure we’ll be friends
for life.
After all, that’s what friends
are for, isn’t it?
Sample answer
My best friend’s name is ….. I’ve
known him/her since my first day at school when we were only seven years old.
Now he/she is in his/her mid- teens,
quite tall and well-built/slim. He's got an oval face, short straight fair
hair, dark brown eyes, and a small mouth with full lips. He/she always looks
well-dressed whether he/she is wearing an expensive suit/dress or casual
clothes.
.... is an energetic person who
likes participating in a lot of activities. He/she has got an out-going
personality and makes new friends easily. He/she is also very decisive and
makes decisions quickly. However, he tends to be a bit stubborn at times,
refusing to admit that he can be wrong about something. ...... can also be
rather bossy as he likes telling other people what to do.
Bob and I spend our free time
together. We have much in common. He likes the same things as I do such as
music, sports and books and we both enjoy the same TV shows..... is good at
playing basketball and he is fun to be
with due to his sense of humor.
I'm sure there is nothing better
than to have a friend who can share my hobbies and interests and who will never
betray or let me down. I hope we’ll be
friends for life.
Form
9.Card 1.Topic"Choosing a job"
1. What jobs can people do
and what prospects can jobs offer?
2. Why is choosing a career
not always easy?
3. What can influence the
choice of a job?
4. What job would you like
to do ? Why?
Sample 1.
Choosing a job has always
been very important because it can determine one’s future life. If the chosen
career is right it can make a person happy and successful for the rest of his
life. There is a great variety of jobs to choose from. They can be full-time
and part-time jobs, regular and odd jobs. You can work for the company or be
freelance. Jobs can offer you promotion or financial reward as well as bonuses
and good job opportunities.
Sample 2.
Choosing a career is not
always easy. The choice can be influenced by certain people or events or you
can follow you parents or friends’ advice. Teachers can also encourage you to
choose a job you are well-suited for. It is very important as different jobs
require special qualities, training, experience as well as talent and hard
work. Also, there are many attractive and well-paid jobs which are prestigious
and rewarding. That is why it takes a long time to make up your mind what to
choose.
Sample 3.
Your choice of a job can be
influenced by the things you are good at. For example, an economist should be
good at Maths while a painter has to draw well. What is more, your choice can
be influenced by the qualifications needed. If you want to be a doctor you have
to graduate from a Medical Institute and have a special diploma. You can’t be a
hairdresser if you haven’t finished special training courses as well. Finally,
the choice depends on your interests and ambition.
Sample 4.
As to me, I would like to
do a job which meets my demands because future prospects to have good standards
of living and promotion prospects are important for me. I’d like to be a ……I
believe I have the necessary personal traits which my future profession
requires. I am reliable and punctual, responsibility is one of my strong
points. I hope people would respect me and my future job can bring me happiness
and satisfaction.
Russia’s Educational System
Citizens of Russia have the
right to education which is guaranteed by the Constitution. The public
educational system in our country incorporates pre-school, general
school, specialized secondary and higher education.
Pre-school includes creches[1] and kindergartens. Children there learn
numbers, letters, colours. But pre-school education isn’t compulsory -
children can get it at home.
Compulsory education is for
children from 6(7) to 17 years of age. The main link in the system of
education is the general school which prepares the younger generation
for life and work in modern society. There are various types of schools:
general secondary schools, schools specializing in a certain subject,
lyceums and others. Tuition in most of them is free of charge, but some
new types of schools are fee-paying.
The term of study in
a general secondary school is 11 years and consists of primary, middle
and upper stages. Children are accepted to the first grade at the age of
6 or 7. They are taught, ideally, by a single teacher through all four
elementary grades (except for physical training and foreign languages).
At the middle stage of a secondary school the children learn the basic
laws of nature and society at the lessons of History, Algebra,
Literature, Physics and many others. The school year extends from
September 1 to the end of May and is divided into three or four terms.
The Study Programme in schools is fixed. Students are graded on a 5-step
scale, ranging in practice from 2 ("unacceptable") to 5 ("excellent"); 1
is a rarely used sign of extreme failure.
After 9th
form pupils have to sit for examinations. Also, they have a choice
between entering the 10th grade of a general secondary school and
enrolling in a specialized secondary or vocational school. After
finishing the 11th form of a secondary school all pupils have to take
Unified State Examinations. One, who finishes the secondary school,
receives a Secondary Education Certificate, giving the right to enter
any higher educational establishment.
