Speaking Comprehension

Даний матеріал допоможе під час проведення семестрового контролю говоріння.  Дані ситуації можна використовувати для проведення дискусій, обговорень, парної роботи.

Topics:

1. Is it difficult to be a teenager?  (Generation gap. Friends. Family. Habits.)
2. The role of sports in our life. My favourite kind of sports.
3. Is the issue of food important in our society . The eating habits in your family. Ukrainian cuisine.
4. Why is it important to save the nature?  (natural disaster, pollution, weather, the energy-saving methods).
5. The era of the digital technologies.

Discussion 1.

1. Why is teenage a tough age?
2. What are the most difficult things people face in their teenage?
3. What do you think are some important things parents can do for teenagers?
4. Do you think that advertising plays an important role in how teenagers think?
5. As a teenager, how do you think fashion changed or affected your life?

Discussion 2.

1. Are you good at sports? What sports are you good at?
2. What do you think the top five most watched sports are in the world?
3. What sport do you think is the most dangerous?
4. Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
5. What are some of the benefits of sports?

Discussion 3.

1. Are there any foods that you wouldn't eat as a child that you eat now?

2. Are you concerned about your daily calorie intake when choosing something to eat?

3. Do you ever skip breakfast? If so, how often and why?

4. Do you read the nutritional information on the foods you buy?

5. What foods have you tasted which you will never forget for the rest of your life?

      6.What are some foods that you know are healthy for your body?

Discussion 4.

1. What is the most important environmental issue facing our planet right now?
2. What methods do you use to conserve energy and other resources?
3. What types of pollution are bad for our health?
4. Why is it important to protect natural habitats from destruction?
5. How can we encourage people to be more environmentally conscious?

      Discussion 5.

1. What is the biggest impact of digital technology in our society?
2. Is technology developing faster than it used to be?
3. Which electronics brands do you trust most?
4. Some people dislike or fear technology. Do you know anyone like this?
5. What crazy future technology are you looking forward to? For example: flying cars or personal robots.

        Expressing opinions:

     I think (that)…

     In my view/ opinion…

     I’m convinced that…

     To my mind…

     Personally, I think…

     As I see it…

     I don’t think…

    I don’t  really know (if)…

    I’m not sure (about)….