Speaking 10

Комунальний вищий навчальний заклад
«Харківська академія неперервної освіти»

Завдання ІІ етапу Всеукраїнської учнівської олімпіади з англійської мови
2016-2017 н.р.
Speaking Comprehension Test for 10th Form Students
Students should select a topic, take a short time to prepare and then present an unmemorized
speech which fully covers all aspects of the topic.
1. Our parents greatly influence our personalities. Which personality traits do you
share with your father and mother? What makes you different from them? Who has
had more of an impact on you, your mother or your father? Explain.
2. “Look before you leap” is a popular saying. Is it important to think before you
act in every situation?
3. Parents often have certain expectations of their children regarding their
education, career, and life choices. Do you think it is more important to listen to your
parents or follow your heart?
4. Drop a spoon and expect a visitor! Many cultures have their own set of
superstitions which they take very seriously. Explain some superstitions which exist
in your culture and give examples.
5. Should people be judged on the clothes they wear? What are the disadvantages
of judging people by their clothing? What sorts of clothes create a good impression?
What sort of clothes do you think create a bad impression?
6. Environmental issues regularly get into the news. What is the situation in your
immediate neighborhood? What can be done to make our planet a better place to
live? What do you personally do to protect the environment? Are you optimistic
about the future?
7. In a year you are going to make an important decision about your future
profession. Have you made up your mind about the career that is right for you? What
subjects are you especially good at? What jobs are popular in Ukraine today?
8. What are your eating habits? What kind of food do you prefer? Why do people
choose to buy organic food? Where do you usually buy food? What do you think of
GM food?
9. Being famous means being successful. Why have celebrities become the part of
our everyday life? Are there any celebrities you admire? Would you like to be
famous? Why or why not? Do you think fame and money bring happiness?
10. Music influences different people in different ways. What music do you prefer?
How do the preferences in music change from generation to generation? What is your
attitude to classical music? Do you play any musical instrument?
11. Comment on the importance of education in our globalized society. What are
your priorities in education? Is learning foreign languages connected with your future
career?
12. A new country is a new world. What English-speaking countries would you
like to visit and why?
13. When a man begins to understand himself, he begins to live. Describe your
character and attitudes to the world around you. What are your strong and weak
points? What things make you happy?
14. You have won a lottery. What would you do with the money? Where would
you go?
15. You have many friends, but only one of them is the best. Why?
16. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet? Give reasons and
examples to support your response.
17. Do you prefer to watch programs on regular TV or on the Internet? Give
reasons and examples to support your response.
18. Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city.
Which place would you prefer to live in?
19. Some people take up sport as their hobby while others become Olympic
Champions. What personal qualities should a professional sportsman have? Have you
ever thought of going into professional sport?
20. Many people fantasize about the perfect vacation. Describe where you would
go and who you would take with you. How long would your perfect vacation last?
Name five things that could ruin your perfect vacation. Explain.
21. Foreign language learning is compulsory. What makes studying a foreign
language interesting? Is it easy or difficult for you to learn English? Why? Do you
like learning English individually or at school?
22. Many people disagree about the secret of having a healthy body. Different food
diets, exercise routines and vitamins are just some of the things that are
recommended. What do you think are the keys to a healthy lifestyle and a long life?
Why?
23. Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other movies
are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
24. Do you think that being involved in sports is a good way to stay healthy? What
are some of the risks of participating in sports? Do the health advantages of sports
outweigh the risks?
25. Tastes in reading differ as in everything else. Is it important to read nowadays
in the time of high technologies? Why do you read? What kinds of books do you
prefer?

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Комунальний вищий навчальний заклад

«Харківська академія неперервної освіти»

Speaking Comprehension Test for 10th Form Students

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