Промежуточная аттестация

 

(5 класс)

 

 

 

Апрель 2020

 

 

Устная часть КИМ ОГЭ по английскому языку включает в себя  3 задания:

 

Задание 1  предусматривает чтение вслух небольшого текста. Время на подготовку – 1,5 минуты.

 

В задании 2  предлагается принять участие в условном диалоге-расспросе: ответить на шесть вопросов.

 

В задании 3 необходимо построить законченное связное монологическое высказывание на определённую тему с опорой на план, представленный в виде косвенных вопросов. Время на подготовку – 1,5 минуты.

 

Общее время ответа одного участника ОГЭ (включая время на подготовку) –

10 минут. 

 

 

 

 

В контроль говорения включены:

 

•              задание 1 – чтение вслух небольшого текста;

 

•              задание 2 – условный диалог-расспрос;

 

•              задание 3 - тематическое монологическое высказывание с вербальной      опорой в тексте задания

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Britain is home to the world’s oldest school. The King’s School was established in 1567 and it is still open. It has a long history. Many famous people have been educated at this old school. Nowadays The King’s School is an independent secondary school for boys and girls from 13 to 18. More than 800 pupils study at the school. Though The King’s School is located in old buildings, it has up-to-date technical equipment and provides a full modern education. The King’s School is also famous for its festival of music, drama and arts. It is held during the last week of the summer term and attracts a lot of people from different parts of the country.

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Card 1

Task 1. You need to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

 

 

 

Task 2. Take part in a survey. You have to answer six questions.

Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your flat. 

You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2

minutes.

Remember to say:  

•   if you live in a house or a flat;  

•   how many rooms there are in your house\flat;  what there is in your bedroom.

 

You have to talk continuously.

 

 

Hi! My name’s Sam. I’m twelve years old and I’m from London. I’ve got a great coin collection. My album has got thirty-five coins. They are from England, France, the USA, Canada and Australia. I like coins because I can learn a lot about other countries. I’m proud of my coin collection. Coin collecting is interesting. It makes me happy and brings memories.

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Card 2

 

 

 

Task 2. Take part in a survey. You have to answer six questions.

Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school. 

You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2

minutes.

 

Remember to say:  

-         when your school was founded;

-         what clubs and sports facilities the school has; - whether there is anything special about your school.

 

You have to talk continuously.

 

 

 

Television plays a very important role in people's lives. It's a wonderful source of information and one of the best ways to spend free time. Television viewing is the most popular leisure pastime. Everything you need to do is just set yourself comfortably on a sofa and turn on your telly. Millions of families spend their evenings in front of the blue screen. People watch TV shows or news, musicals or comedies, westerns or detectives, horror films or science-fiction. Television is a reflection of the modern world. It gives you an opportunity to travel all over the world, to see different people and to learn about their customs and traditions.

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Card 3

 

 

Task 2. Take part in a survey. You have to answer six questions.

Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

 

 

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your hobby. 

You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say: 

•               what hobbies you know;

•               what your favourite hobbies are and why;  

•               whether members of your family have any hobbies.

 

You have to talk continuously.

Hi! I’m John. I’m eleven years old. This is a picture of my family. They are all very nice people. My father’s name is Jason. He’s an architect. He is tall and slim with short straight red hair and a moustache. He can speak two languages, English and French. Ann is my mum. She is 34 and she is a very kind person. She is a teacher and she works at school. This is my sister Mary. She’s 9. She can be very naughty and noisy but deep down she’s very caring. She likes playing the guitar. My family is great and I’m so lucky to have them!

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Card 4

 

 

Task 2. Take part in a survey. You have to answer six questions.

Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

 

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your daily routine.  You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

 

Remember to say:  

•    what your weekday mornings are like

•    how many lessons you usually have

•    whether your weekday afternoons are busy, and why

 

You have to talk continuously.

 

 

Card 5

 

Do you like your bedroom? I do! My bedroom is great! It’s not very big and there is not much furniture in it. My bed is next to the window and there’s a desk with a lamp next to the bed. In front of the desk there is a window with a great view of the park. There is a wardrobe in the corner of my room. I’ve got a TV on the wall between the wardrobe and the bookcase. There are a lot of books in my bookcase. I like my bedroom very much.

 

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Task 2. Take part in a survey. You have to answer six questions.

Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

 

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Task 3. You are going to give a talk about clothes and fashion.  You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:  

•      why people buy expensive clothes; 

•      what style of clothes you and your friends prefer; 

•      whether you approve of the idea of school uniform or not and why.

•      You have to talk continuously.

 

My name is Roy. I usually get up at a quarter to seven every weekday. I have a shower at about seven. Then I get dressed and take my dog for a walk. I have breakfast at about seven forty and after that I walk to school. I get home from school at about three o’clock and have dinner. After that, I do my homework. In the evening, I often read a book, sometimes I go to the cinema. I go to bed at half past ten.

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Card 6

 

 

Task 2. Take part in a survey. You have to answer six questions.

Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about weather and seasons.  You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

 

Remember to say:  

•      what the weather is like where you live 

•      how weather changes during the year 

•      what kind of weather is your favourite, and why

 

You have to talk continuously.

 

The mobile phone has become an important part of our everyday life. We can’t imagine our lives without this gadget. Thanks to the mobile phone we can keep in contact with our relatives and friends at any time. We use them to text and to send emails, to share photos and videos. We can use the Internet and listen to music and do lots of other things. Around 80 percent of the world’s population has a mobile phone. The mobile phone industry is the fastest growing industry in the world. The mobile phone is a very useful in our life.

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Card 7

 

 

Task 2. Take part in a survey. You have to answer six questions.

Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

 

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your family. 

You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:  

•      if your family is big or small and how many people there are in it    

•      what your mother and father look like \ are like and what they do

•      if you have any sisters or brothers and what they are like   You have to talk continuously.

 

 

 

10   Card 8 1   Task 1. You need to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.   There are four seasons in the year. Each of them brings different weather and different clothes. When it is hot people wear T-shirts and shorts, blouses and skirts, sandals and shoes. In cold weather people usually put on warm clothes: jeans and trousers, sweatshirts and jackets, coats and hats. In winter they wear fur coats, high boots, gloves and scarves. The proverb says: everything is good in its season. When you think what to wear, choose the right clothes. When you don`t know what to wear, think what is good at the sports ground and what is good at the party. When you shop for clothes, try them on, make sure that they are your size, that they suit you well, match your personality and that you like their colour. Then, I guess, you’ll have a great success.   2 Task 2. Take part in a survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
3	Task 3. You are going to give a talk about holidays. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes. Remember to say: ·         what holidays are most popular in your country;  ·         what your favourite holiday is and how you celebrate it; ·         if you prefer to give presents or to get presents, and why. You have to talk continuously.

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Task 1. You need to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

 

Everyday shopping is rather traditional. When you want to buy something you go to a shop or market. There are many kinds of food shops. At the baker’s you can buy loaves of brown and white bread. At the grocer’s you can buy sugar or flour, tea or coffee, pasta or salt. At the greengrocer’s you can buy all kinds of vegetables and fruit: tomatoes, oranges, onions, cabbage and others. At the butcher’s you can buy meat, chicken and sausages. At the dairy’s you can buy dairy products like milk, butter or yoghurt. But nowadays supermarkets are becoming more and more popular. They use the self-service system. It means you walk round the shop and choose what you want. Supermarkets usually offer products at low prices. But some products such as beef, salmon or cold meats are sold at bargain prices at the market. It’s the cheapest place to buy food and drinks.

 

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Task 2. Take part in a survey. You have to answer six questions.

Give full answers to the questions.

Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

 

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Task 3. You are going to give a talk about pets. 

You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:  

• what are the most popular pets;  why people keep pets;

• if it’s difficult to keep a pet and why.

 

You have to talk continuously.

 

 

12   Card 10 1   Task 1. You need to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.   People in every culture celebrate holidays. There are a lot of public holidays in Russia, when people all over the country do not work and have special celebrations. Russian people celebrate Easter, Christmas and New Year but they have their own special traditions. One of them is Maslenitza (Shrovetide). This fun festival takes place at the end of February and celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It includes cooking and eating pancakes, watching a parade and a fireworks display, dancing and playing music in the streets, lighting bonfires and open-air events. Children love this holiday very much.    2 Task 2. Take part in a survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
3	Task 3. You are going to give a talk about films.  You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. Remember to say: •      what kinds of films modern teenagers enjoy;   •      where you prefer watching films: on TV, on the Internet or in the cinema, and why; •      what your favourite film is and what it is about.   You have to talk continuously.

Критерии оценивания выполнения заданий устной части

(максимум 15 баллов за весь раздел)

 

Задание 1 (чтение текста вслух) – максимум 2 баллa

 

	Фонетическая сторона речи
2	Речь воспринимается легко: необоснованные паузы отсутствуют; фразовое ударение и интонационные контуры, произношение слов практически без нарушений нормы; допускается не более пяти фонетических ошибок, в том числе одна-две ошибки, искажающие смысл
1	Речь воспринимается достаточно легко, однако присутствуют необоснованные паузы; фразовое ударение и интонационные контуры практически без нарушений нормы; допускается не более семи фонетических ошибок, в том числе три ошибки, искажающие смысл
0	Речь воспринимается с трудом из-за значительного количества неестественных пауз, запинок, неверной расстановки ударений и ошибок в произношении слов, ИЛИ допущено более семи фонетических ошибок, ИЛИ сделано четыре и более фонетические ошибки, искажающие смысл

 

Задание 2 (участие в условном диалоге-расспросе) – максимум 6 баллов. Оценивается отдельно каждый из шести ответов.

 

	Баллы
Ответ на вопросы 1–6	1 балл. Дан полный ответ на поставленный вопрос; допущенные отдельные фонетические, лексические и грамматические погрешности не затрудняют понимания	0 баллов. Ответ на вопрос не дан, ИЛИ ответ не соответствует заданному вопросу, ИЛИ ответ дан в виде слова или словосочетания, И/ИЛИ допущены фонетические и лексические и грамматические ошибки, препятствующие пониманию ответа

 

Задание 3 (тематическое монологическое высказывание) –

максимум 7 баллов.

 

Решение коммуникативной задачи (К5)	Организация высказывания (К6)	Языковое оформление высказывания (К7)	Баллы
Задание выполнено полностью: цель общения достигнута; тема раскрыта в полном объёме (полно, точно и развернуто раскрыты все аспекты, указанные в задании)			3
Задание выполнено: цель общения достигнута; но тема раскрыта не в полном объёме (один аспект раскрыт не полностью)	Высказывание логично и имеет завершённый характер; имеются вступительная и заключительная фразы, соответствующие теме. Средства логической связи используются правильно	Использованный словарный запас, грамматические структуры, фонетическое оформление высказывания соответствуют поставленной задаче (допускается не более четырёх негрубых лексикограмматических ошибок И/ИЛИ не более трёх негрубых фонетических ошибок)	2
Задание выполнено частично: цель общения достигнута частично; тема	Высказывание в основном логично и имеет достаточно	Использованный словарный запас, грамматические структуры, фонетическое	1
раскрыта в ограниченном объёме (один аспект не раскрыт, ИЛИ все аспекты задания раскрыты неполно, ИЛИ два аспекта раскрыты не в пол- ном объёме, третий аспект дан полно и точно)	завершённый характер, НО отсутствует вступительная ИЛИ заключительная фраза, имеются одно-два нарушения в использовании средств логической связи	оформление высказывания соответствуют постав- ленной задаче (допускается не более пяти негрубых лексико- грамматических ошибок И/ИЛИ не более четырёх негрубых фонетических ошибок)
Задание не выполнено: цель общения не достигнута: два аспекта содержания не раскрыты*	Высказывание нелогично, вступительная и заключительная фразы отсутствуют; средства логической связи практически не используются	Понимание высказывания затруднено из-за многочисленных лексикограмматических и фонетических ошибок (шесть и более лексико- грамматических ошибок И/ИЛИ пять и более фонетических ошибок) ИЛИ более трёх грубых ошибок	0

 

* Примечание. При получении участником ОГЭ 0 баллов по критерию «Решение коммуникативной задачи» всё задание оценивается в 0 баллов.

 

 

 

Card 1

1.   Electronic assistant: how many seasons are there in the year and what are they?

There are four seasons in the year: winter, spring, summer and autumn.

2.   Electronic assistant: what are winter\spring\summer\autumn months?

December, January and February are winter months.

March, April and May are spring months.

June, July and August are summer months.

September, October and November are autumn months. 3. Electronic assistant: what is the weather like in winter\spring\summer\autumn?

In winter it’s freezing cold and snowy.

In spring it’s warm and foggy.

In summer it’s boiling hot and sunny. In autumn it’s cold and rainy.

4.   Electronic assistant: what do people wear in winter\spring\summer\autumn?

In winter people wear a warm coat, trousers, boots and gloves.

In spring people wear a jacket, jeans and trainers.

In summer people wear a T-shirt, shorts and walking shoes.

In autumn people wear a raincoat, jeans and boots.

5.   Electronic assistant: what can people do in winter\spring\summer\autumn?

In winter people can ski, skate, play in the snow and make a snowman.

In spring people can pick flowers and walk in the park.

In summer people can swim and go on holiday.

In autumn people can rake leaves and pick up mushrooms.

6.   Electronic assistant: what’s your favourite season and why?

My favourite season is winter because I like skiing and playing snowballs and my birthday is in February.

My favourite season is spring because I can pick flowers and listen to the birds.

My favourite season is summer because I like warm weather.

My favourite season is autumn because I like playing with leaves.

 

My flat I’d like to tell you about my flat.

I live in Moscow, in a block of flats. My flat is on the ______________ floor. It’s big and has all modern conveniences: central heating, electricity, hot and cold running water. There are three rooms in my flat: a living room and two bedrooms. There is also a kitchen, a bathroom, a hall and a balcony with a great view of the park. In the living room there is a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table and a big plazma TV set. My favourite room is my bedroom because it’s big and cosy. There is a bed in the corner of the room. There is a wardrobe near the wall and a carpet on the floor. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp on it in front of the window.

All in all, I love my flat because it’s big and not far from my school. That’s all.

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1.     Electronic assistant: do you live in a house or a flat?

I live in a flat.

2.     Electronic assistant: how many rooms are there in your flat and what are they?

There are three rooms in my flat: a living room and two bedrooms.

3.     Electronic assistant: have you got a room of your own?

Yes, I have. It’s big. 

No, I haven’t. I share the room with my sister \ brother.

4.     Electronic assistant: is there a kitchen in your flat? What is there in it? Yes, there is. There is a cooker, a dishwasher, some cupboards, a table and four chairs.

5.     Electronic assistant: what is your favourite room and why?

My favourite room is my bedroom because it’s bright and cosy.

6.     Electronic assistant: what is there in your room?

There is a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV-set and some pictures on the wall.

 

My school I’d like to tell you about my school. School is a place where I spend most of my time. 

    My school was founded in 1995. It is well-equipped. We have the interactive flat panels /ˈpænəlz/ instead of blackboards, computers and TV sets in many classrooms. Also, there are some sports facilities, such as two gyms and two playgrounds, volleyball and basketball courts and a football pitch. In addition, we have some clubs in our school, for example arts, singing and dancing clubs, volleyball and football sections.

   There are two special things about my school. Firstly, it’s a language school. We study three foreign languages: English, German and French. And the second thing is our teaching staff. They are very well-qualified and help us develop our skills and succeed in life. 

All in all, no doubt that school is our second home so I go to school with pleasure.

That’s all.

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Electronic assistant: When do you get up on weekdays?

Student: I usually get up at seven o’clock on weekdays.

Electronic assistant: What do you prefer to eat for breakfast in the morning?

Student: I prefer to eat scrambled eggs or a sandwich in the morning.

Electronic assistant: How long does it take you to get to school?

Student: I live not far from my school so it usually takes me 10 minutes to get to school.

Electronic assistant: What is your favorite part of the day: morning, afternoon or evening? Why do you like it?

Student: My favorite part of the day is evening because I have free time and I can relax.

Electronic assistant: What do you do to help your parents about the house?

Student: I regularly take out the rubbish, do the washing-up and go shopping. Electronic assistant: What would you recommend to teenagers who are often late for school?

Student: They shouldn’t sit up late and have a good sleep. Also, they should wake up earlier.

 

Hobbies

I’d like to tell you about hobbies. Hobby is what a person likes doing in his spare time. 

There are a lot of hobbies. If you enjoy music, you can play the violin or the guitar. If you love sports, you can play volleyball or football. If your favourite subject at school is Art, you can paint or draw. If you like nature, you can take up photography or go cycling.

As for me, I like listening to music and playing computer games. They help me relax.

My father is fond of sports. He likes sports programmes. He is interested in football. His favourite football team is _______________________  My mother loves animals. Her favourite hobby is horse-riding.

My sister’s \ brother’s hobby is collecting stamps \ badges \ dolls \ toy-cars.

All in all, when we have a hobby, our life becomes more interesting. That’s all.

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1.     Electronic assistant: What is your hobby and why are interested in it?

My hobby is _________________ because I like ________________

2.     Electronic assistant: What are the most popular hobbies with your friends?

My friends like collecting different things: stamps, coins, tot soldiers or cars. But the most popular hobbies are computer games and sports.

3.     Electronic assistant: What sports do you do?

I do swimming. I can swim and dive really well.

4.     Electronic assistant: What do you usually do at your PE lessons? We usually run, jump and play football, basketball and volleyball.

5.     Electronic assistant: What sports facilities do you have at your school?

We have 2 gyms, a basketball court and a football pitch.

6.     Electronic assistant: How do you spend your weekends? I usually go to the cinema with my friends.

 

My daily routine I'd like to tell you about my daily routine. 

    In the morning I usually get up at 7 o’clock. I make my bed and go to the bathroom. I take a shower and clean my teeth. Then I have breakfast. I usually have a cup of tea and a sandwich. My mum cooks it. After breakfast I get dressed and go to school.

    My school is not far from my house. It takes me 10 minutes to get there. School starts at half past eight. I usually have five or six lessons a day. I study a lot of subjects, such as Russian and Literature, Maths and Music, Geography and Biology, IT and English. My favourite subject is PE because I love sports. Also, I love History and Literature. I like reading books and learning new things about the past. I don’t like Maths because I’m not good at it. 

   At 3 o’clock I come home and have dinner. After that, I start doing my homework. Also, on Mondays and Thursdays I go to the sports club where I play football. So my weekday afternoons are quite busy.

    In the evening I often help my mum wash the dishes or do the shopping. Sometimes I hang out with my friends and we go for a walk.

    I always have supper at 8 o'clock. Then I watch TV or play computer games. At 11 o'clock I go to bed. 

All in all, my working day is quite busy and tiring. That’s why I like the weekends and holidays. That’s all.

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Electronic assistant: How many lessons do you usually have?

Student: I usually have six lessons but on Friday I have five lessons.

Electronic assistant: What subject do you find the most difficult?

Student: The most difficult subject for me is Maths because I am not good at it \ I can’t count well.

Electronic assistant: What is your favourite week day? Why do you like it?

Student: My favourite week day is Friday, because we have only 5 lessons.

Electronic assistant: What sport facilities do you have in your school?

Student: We have two gyms, a football pitch and a sports ground.

Electronic assistant: Do you think school uniform is necessary or not? Why do you think so?

Student: I think school uniform is not necessary because students look the same \

It’s necessary because students look smart.

Electronic assistant: What would you recommend your friends do to improve their English?

Student: They should watch English films, read English books and do a lot of grammar exercises.

 

Clothes and fashion

I’d like to tell you about clothes and fashion. 

I think people buy expensive clothes because lots of magazines and TV shows encourage them to do it. But these things go out of fashion very quickly and they have to buy more. 

As for me, I prefer good and trendy clothes but I think it's silly to buy expensive ones. I like comfortable things that I can wear for any occasion. My friends enjoy casual clothes or sports styles like jeans, T-shirts and sweatshirts. They are not boring and very comfortable. You can wear the same clothes to school and to a party. 

As for school uniform, I guess children should wear it at school. It helps to study hard and you don’t have to think what to put on in the morning. On the other hand, it's very boring to wear the same clothes every day.  

All in all, I’m sure that it’s more important to find your personal style and wear things that suit you and you shouldn’t follow fashion. That’s all.

All in all, I’m sure that everybody should follow fashion and look smart and stylish. That’s all.

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Electronic assistant: How many times a day do you have meals? What are they? Student: I usually have four meals a day. They are breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper.

Electronic assistant: What is your favourite dish? Why?

Student: My favourite food is fried chicken, fruit salad and milk shake. 

Student: My favourite food is home-made pizza. My mum cooks it well.

Student: My favourite food is Italian pasta. I love Italian cuisine. 

 

Electronic assistant: What kind of food do people in your region eat on holidays or special occasions?

Student: On holidays or on special occasions Russian people usually eat Russian salad (оливье), aspic /ˈæspɪk/ (холодец), red or black caviar and herring under a coat (селёдка под шубой).

Electronic assistant:  Where do you usually have lunch on weekdays? 

Student: I usually have lunch at school. I take a packed lunch with me. I have some sandwiches, an apple or a banana and I usually drink hot tea.

Electronic assistant:  Are fast food restaurants like McDonald’s or KFC popular with teenagers in your region? Explain why.

Student: I think yes. Fast-food restaurants are very popular with teens because the menu is simple, the food is delicious and it’s a nice place to hang out with your friends.

Electronic assistant:  What food would you recommend to a teenager who wants to be fit and healthy?  

Student: I would advise to eat more fruit and vegetables and drink more water and avoid eating fast food.

 

Weather and seasons

I’d like to tell you about weather and seasons. Weather is something we can talk about every day. In the place where I live it’s very changeable and unpredictable so people always listen to the weather forecast. 

 I live in Moscow where the climate is continental - winters are usually cold, summers are often hot. Our winters are usually long and freezing cold with lots of snow. Sometimes the temperature is about 15 or 25 degrees below zero. In winter my friends and I go skiing or skating, make snowmen and play snow balls.  Spring may be chilly, foggy and wet with slippery roads, a cloudy sky and rain. 

Summer in Moscow is quite warm. Sometimes it can be boiling hot and dry. It’s my favourite season because it’s warm and comfortable outside. Besides, I’ve got my summer holidays and I can go travelling.

Autumn is often rainy, cold and windy. Honestly speaking, I don’t like autumn as it’s muddy and gloomy outside. 

All in all, I think that every season is beautiful and attractive. Nature hasn't got bad weather. That’s all.   

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Electronic assistant:  Do you care about clothes?  

 

Student: In fact, I don’t care what I wear. I’ve never tried to impress people with my clothes. I’m happy with the way I look. My clothes are comfortable and in my own style.  

Student: Of course, I care what I wear. But I can't say that I follow fashion. What is important for me is to feel comfortable. If a person is not fashionable, it's OK, one should be neat and well-dressed.

Student: I definitely care about what I wear. I find it very important to be in style.

I love shopping for trendy clothes. I think it’s important to be well-dressed.

Electronic assistant:  What kind of clothes do you like to wear? 

Student: I prefer casual clothes like jeans, T-shirts and sweatshirts. I feel more comfortable in them. I hate getting dressed up.  

Student: I like wearing smart clothes. It’s always fun to get dressed up.  I look great in my best clothes. Clothes show my personality. 

Electronic assistant:  Which factors are important to you when you buy clothes?

(price, comfort, fashion, other people’s style etc.) Why?

Student: My choice of clothes depends on different things: the quality, the price and the style. 

Electronic assistant:  What clothes do you prefer: casual or designer? Student: As I’ve already mentioned, I prefer casual clothes like jeans and sweatshirts. I feel comfortable in them. I don’t care about fashion. I like to wear what I like, not what the magazines tell us to wear.

Student: I prefer designer clothes as I want to look smart and attractive. I feel so good in trendy clothes. They make a good impression on other people. Also, I like to experiment /ɪkˈsperɪment/ with clothes and see what looks good. 

Electronic assistant:  Does the fashion in your class influence your style in clothes?

Student: My friends have their own styles of clothing. Some prefer casual clothes, others like the classic one. All my classmates say that I’m trendy. I like looking smart and attractive. I hate when people dress alike (одинаково). 

Student: I don’t care what my classmates wear. I have my own style and choose clothes according to my taste, mood, body and character. I feel comfortable in jeans and sweatshirts. I think they suit me. 

 

My family

I’d like to tell you about my family. 

My family is not very big / is big. There are 4 people in it: my parents, my sister \ brother and I.

My father, Andrew, is a doctor. He treats sick people. He is nearly 40. He is tall and slim with short brown straight hair and brown eyes. He is very cool.

My mother, Julia, is very pretty. She is a manager. She is tall and slim with long fair wavy hair and green eyes. She is very kind.

My parents have been married for 15 years and they are really happy.

My sister’s name is Ann and she is 7 years old. She goes to school. She is very bright.

All in all, my family is very friendly and I’m lucky to have them. That’s all.

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Electronic assistant: How often do you go to the cinema?

Student: I usually go to the cinema once a month.

Electronic assistant: What kinds of films do you like most?

Student: In fact, I like different kinds of films but thrillers and actions are my favourite.

Electronic assistant: Why do you think many people prefer watching films at home?

Student: I think people like watching films at home because it’s very comfortable and it’s free of charge. Also, you can stop a film if you need to.

Electronic assistant: What do you like to do in your free time?

Student: I like playing football in my free time.

Electronic assistant: How can films in English help students improve their English?

Student: Students can improve their listening skills and vocabulary by watching English films.

Electronic assistant: What film would you recommend your friend see? And why?

Student: I would recommend to my friend a film called «Titanic» “Harry Potter” because I think the plot is exciting and the actors are brilliant. Holidays

I’d like to talk about holidays. Russian people love holidays. We usually celebrate them with a lot of food and presents. 

There are three types of holidays in Russia. They are family holidays, state or public holidays and religious holidays. Family holidays include birthdays, weddings and others. State or public holidays in Russia include Constitution Day, New Year's Day, Women's Day, May Day, Victory Day and Russia Day. Religious holidays include Christmas, Easter, Maslenitsa (Shrovetide) and others. The most popular holidays are New Years’ Day, Victory Day and Maslenitsa.

My favourite holiday is New Year’s Day. We decorate a New Year tree with colourful toys and glass balls. Also, we cook a lot of delicious dishes and buy presents. At midnight we exchange presents and set off fireworks. It’s a really wonderful holiday.

As for presents, I prefer to give presents. I like making people feel happy and sharing my love and joy.

All in all, holidays are a great way to have a good time with your family and friends. That’s all.

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Electronic assistant: What holidays are most popular in your country? Student: There are three types of holidays in Russia: family holidays, public holidays and religious holidays. Family holidays include birthdays, weddings and others. Public holidays include New Year’s Day, Women's Day, May Day, Victory Day and Russia Day. Religious holidays include Christmas, Easter and Maslenitsa.

The most popular holidays in Russia are New Year’s Day, Easter and Victory Day. Electronic assistant: What is your favourite holiday and why you like it?

Student: My favourite holiday is New Year’s Day because it’s a fun holiday. There are a lot of presents and everybody is happy.

Electronic assistant: How do you celebrate your favourite holiday?

Student: We decorate a fir-tree, buy presents and cook a lot of delicious dishes. At midnight we exchange presents, set off fireworks and watch TV. Electronic assistant: Why do most people like holiday?

Student: People love holidays because they don’t have to go to work or school.

Also, they can spend their free time with their family and friends.

Electronic assistant: What are the most popular presents among young people? Student: I think the most popular presents for teenagers are computer games, clothes and modern gadgets like smartphones, computers, laptops and others.

Electronic assistant: What is your holiday party like?

Student: Well, we have a lot of fun. We dance, eat delicious food, play different games and walk outside.

 

Pets

I’m going to give a talk about pets.

     A lot of people in Russia have pets at home. The most popular pets are cats, dogs, fish, parrots, rabbits and hamsters. But some people keep spiders, mice, crocodiles and snakes as pets.

     People keep pets because they are good for lonely people and children. They bring us joy and happiness and they help people relax. 

     Keeping a pet is not easy, because it becomes a member of your family and you must care about it. You should feed and wash it, walk it and take it to the vet.

     All in all, I should say that pets are our best friends and they make us better.

     That’s all.

 

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Electronic assistant: How much free time do you have on weekdays?

Student: Well, I have to go to school so I don’t have much free time on weekdays.

I usually do my homework and go to the sports club three times a week.

Electronic assistant: How do you and your friends usually spend your free time?

Student: My friends and I enjoy going to the cinema and to the café. Sometimes we play computer games together.

Electronic assistant: Who do you prefer to spend your free time with?

Student: I prefer to spend my free time with my family and my friends.

Electronic assistant: What afterschool activities do you take part in?

Student: I go to the gym \ swimming pool twice a week and I take part in different sports competitions with my schoolmates.

Electronic assistant: Do you think everyone should find some time for doing sports? Why?

Student: I think everyone should do sports because it helps us be fit and healthy.

Electronic assistant: What hobby would you do if you had free time? Student: I would start playing ice hockey \ learning Spanish.

 

Films

I’d like to tell you about films. I think they help us relax and spend a good time.  Modern teenagers prefer watching horror and science-fiction films, comedies and thrillers.

As for me, I’m a cinema-goer and I enjoy watching films. I usually watch movies in the cinema because there is a big screen and there are special effects. Also, I can meet my friends and have fun together.

-         As for me, I prefer watching films on the Net because I can choose any film I wish, stop and continue watching any time I want.

-         As for me, I prefer watching films on TV because it’s free of charge and it’s very comfortable.

My favourite film is Avatar [ævəˈtɑː]. It’s a 3D science-fiction film. It’s about an ex-marine [məˈriːn] (бывший морской пехотинец), Jack, who goes to planet Pandora and becomes an avatar, a human mind in an alien body. I think the plot is very gripping and the characters are well-developed. The cast are superb, the music is great and the special effects are amazing. I’m sure it’s a must-see for everybody. All in all, cinema is a great form of art. People love watching films and I’m not an exception. That’s all.