Подготовка к экзамену по говорению в 7-ом классе

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Темы для устного высказывания:  

Экзаменационные темы для учащихся 7-х классов               
Card 1.                                       
You are to give a talk on the importance of one's appearance for one's success in life.  You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
 - what kinds of people mostly  attract you and why;
 - how important is one's appearance for one's success in life;
 - if you are tolerant enough to people who are not like you in tastes, appearance and behaviour.
   Card 2.
You are to give a talk on London. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
- why London is one of the most fascinating capitals of the world;
 -  what sights of London you can comment on;
 - if you would like to visit London and what places.
  Card 3.
You are to give a talk on your family and home. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
 - if you agree or disagree that one's place is one's home and family;
 - if it is important to have a close family;
 - how family can help to overcome difficulties.
Card 4.
You are to give a talk on English as a global language. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
 - why English is a truly global language of the world;
 - what you can do to improve your English;
 - how you are planning to use English in the future.
Card 5.
You are to give a talk on friends. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
 - if it is better to have one close friend or many friends;
-  what traits of character you consider the most important in friends;
- if it is possible to have friends in other cities or countries.
Card 6.
You are to give a talk on British holidays. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
 - if the UK is rich in holidays;
 - what English holiday is your favourite, why;
 - what traditions in the UK are similar to Russian.
Card 7.
You are to give a talk on cinema and theatre. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
 - what roles arts play in people's lives;
 - what arts are the most popular nowadays;
- which of arts you prefer.
Card 8.
You are to give a talk on Russia. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
- what official information you can say about Russia;
- how you can comment on the geographical position of Russia;
 - what famous Russian people you know and what they are famous for.
 Card 9.
You are to give a talk on Moscow. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
 - why Moscow is called "Moscow the beautiful";
 - what places you would like to visit in Moscow;
- if you would like to move to Moscow one day, why.
Card 10.
You are to give a talk on Russian cities. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
 - what major cities of Russia you know;
- what these cities are famous for;
 - what interesting places in Russian cities you would like to visit and why.
Card 11.
You are to give a talk on your favourite holiday. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
 - what holidays are Russian public holidays;
 - which of the holidays are typically Russian; - what holiday your family like to celebrate and why.
Card 12.
You are to give a talk on your native town. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
  - what the name of the town you live in is and what it is famous for;
 - what you know about the history of your town;
- what your favourite place in the town is and why.
 Card 13.
You are to give a talk on your school. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
- what your typical school day is like;
- what your favourite subject is, why;
- what you like most about your school.
Card 14.
You are to give a talk on the Olympic Games and sports. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
 - what you know about the history of the Olympic Games;
 - what role sport plays in people's lives;
 - what your advice to stay healthy and keep fit is.
Card 15.
You are to give a talk on books and reading. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say:
   - what facts from the history of books you can remember;
   - if a good book is the best friend today and forever;
   - which you prefer: paperbacks or electronic books, why. 

 Card № 1 
 You are to give a talk on the importance of one's appearance for one's success in life. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14 - 20 sentences. 
Remember to say:  
 - what kinds of people mostly attract you and why;  (какого рода люди привлекают вас и почему);
  - how important is one's appearance for one's success in life;(насколько важна внешность для успеха в жизни);  
 -  if you are tolerant enough to people who are not like you in tastes, appearance and behaviour; (достаточно ли вы терпимы к людям, чьи вкусы, внешность и поведение отличаются от ваших).         
    I'd like to give a talk about the importance of one's appearance and personality for one's success in life. Among my classmates and friends there are people of various kinds. Some of them are kind, generous and reliable, the others are nasty, greedy or ill-mannered.     I personally make friends with the boys and girls who are reliable as such people are always helpful, I mean they help you in any difficult situation, they give you good advice or share something with you.Besides, people with a nice sense of humour attract me most of all. For example, my friend ..... is always cheerful and energetic. He (she) always helps me do my maths problems and shares his(her) opinions with me.     As for one's appearance and its importance for one's success in life, I must say that it depends. Some people are really very attractive. If they are going to be actors or actresses, TV-hosts or TV-hostesses, their appearance will help them greatly to achieve success. But there are many people with ordinary appearance. They are also very successful as they are hard-working and well-disciplined, well-mannered and well-educated. They set goals daily and weekly, monthly and yearly, they make "to-do lists". 
    So, to become a better person I must understand that my time is limited. There is a good proverb, "Never put off until tomorrow what can be done today."Besides, I think it is really important to read a lot of good books, see good films and study famous personalities' biographies.  I know that I must take care of myself, eat healthy food and do exercises. I must learn to manage my time. And, finally, I must meet as many new people as possible, as everyone who comes into our life has something to teach us. Also, I must give generously and share what I have.

Card 2
You are to give a talk on London. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.

Remember to say:

- why London is one of the most fascinating capitals of the world;

 -  what sights of London you can comment on; 

- if you would like to visit London and what places.

     I'd like to speak about London which is the largest city as well as the capital of England and United Kingdom. It is located on the bank of  River Thames. The city attracts millions of visitors as, on the one hand, it is an ancient  city which has seen a lot of historical events, but, on the other hand, it is a modern city with lots of places of entertainment and world's famous shopping centers. 

Though it is an old city, it has become one of the world's leading business, financial, and cultural centers. It influences politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts and is a global city. 

    Besides, London has got some famous tourist attractions such as The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St.Margaret's Church; the Tower of London; the historic settlement of Greenwich; and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
If you are going on a tour of London, you should visit The Tower of London first. It is one of the most famous fortresses in the world. It is a 900-year old royal palace and fortress, housing a prison, place of execution (killing criminals), mint, arsenal, zoo and jewel house. 
The place of great interest is, I'm sure, Madam Tussaud's, which brings you face to face with the world's most known faces. It holds life-size wax models of well-known celebrities of the world. 
   Another worth visiting attraction here is the London Eye. It is the world's highest observation wheel and offers spectacular views of over 55 of London's most famous landmarks. 
 Besides, St.Paul's Cathedral is the seat of Bishop of London and is popular with visitors. 
 London also offers a number of museums to be visited. The British Museum exhibits (shows) works dating from the prehistoric era to the present times, collected from all over the globe. Next is the National Gallery, which houses the greatest collection of paintings in the world. Its collection includes works of Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Cezanne and Van Gogh. Apart from this,the Natural History Museum displays  a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. 
  Moreover, London has got a large number of parks and gardens. The largest parks located in the central part of the city are the Royal Parks of Hyde Park. 

   As for me, I would like to visit London and see the most famous sights, such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. 

That's all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening. 
  
New Words: 

1. event  -  событие 
2. entertainment  -  развлечение 
3. leading - ведущий 
4. influence - влиять 
5. media - newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet 
6. attraction - sight - достопримечательность 
7. execution - казнь 
8. mint - монетный двор 
9. arsenal - хранилище оружия 
10. display - show  - показывать 

Card 3

You are to give a talk on your family and home. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.

Remember to say:

 - if you agree or disagree that one's place is one's home and family;

 - if it is important to have a close family; 

 - how family can help to overcome difficulties.    

  I’d like to give a talk on my home and family. Many people think that one’s best place is one’s home. I agree with this idea as, in my view, every person dreams about the place where he can feel happy and secure(protected). For me it is my home. It is the best place in the world and my dearest people live here. My family is not large there are 4 of us. I have a father, a mother and a sister. We all live together in a new flat. Though it is not very big, I like this cozy place most of all on the earth. Here I feel safe and comfortable; I know that I'll be understood. I am sure I should say “Thank you” to my parents for the comfort and friendliness of our home. In the evenings we often have little gatherings in the kitchen by the cup of tea, chatting, laughing and discussing the events of the day. My mother, my father and my sister are my close family. In fact, I don’t see much of my extended family – my two uncles, three aunts and five cousins. They live in another town. We usually communicate via the Internet. Once a year we visit our distant relatives or they can come to our place.

    I’m sure it’s important to have a close family where one can relax, share his or her troubles or success, take or give helpful advice and even learn something new. Sometimes I get into a difficult situation; and my parents and sister always help me find the way out. I can rely on my close family and I sometimes open my secrets to mom and dad. My family always helps me to overcome difficulties; they support me both financially and emotionally, encourage me and teach me a lot of things. It would be more difficult for me to live if I didn’t have a close family. They are my real friends who I can believe and trust. I appreciate my mom’s help with school studies. Besides, my dad teaches me how to play some sports games, such as tennis, basketball and hockey. I never feel lonely. My family is my company and my castle.
That’s all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening. 

Card № 4
   You are to give a talk on English as a global language. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.
Remember to say: 
 - why English is a truly global language of the world; 
 - what you can do to improve your English; 
 - how you are planning to use English in the future. 
    Well, people began to speak many centuries ago, and since then they have been speaking different languages. Every language reflects the soul, behavior and temperament of each nationality. Different peoples  created their own alphabets and rules. But they always wanted to communicate with other peoples, to learn more about other nationalities and nations. So, people tried to use one common language to understand others.Two thousand years ago Latin was the world's most important international language. Today this title belongs to English.Over one billion people speak English. That's almost one fifth of the world's population. For over 400 million it's their first language. For the other 600 million it's either a second or a foreign language.Today, in fact, over 250 million people are learning English. That's more than the population of the USA. Now English is spoken all over the world, it has become the world's most important language in politics, science, trade and cultural relations. It is spoken as a mother tongue in Great Britain, the United States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Besides, a lot of people speak English in Japan, India, China, Africa and many other countries. English is one of the official languages of the United Nations Organization. Half of the world's scientific literature is in English. It is the language of computer technology.To my mind, English is worth studying. Speaking a foreign language one can not only read papers, magazines and original books by outstanding writers, but watch satellite programmes, travel easily to different parts of the world. Besides, understanding and speaking a foreign language is necessary while applying for a good and well-paid job Now I know that good knowledge of English is a must for the 21st century professional no matter what job to choose.Nowadays  Russia has become an open country. Lots of specialists from different countries come here to start their businesses. To understand them and cooperate with them easily one should know English. So, you can't do without learning this global language.    

Card 5

You are to give a talk on friends. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.

Remember to say:
 - if it is better to have one close friend or many friends;
-  what traits of character you consider the most important in friends;
- if it is possible to have friends in other cities or countries.

I’d like to give a talk on friends. Nowadays teenagers have lots of friends. They communicate via the Internet and are getting more and more friends. Some of such friends are not real friends but just like-minded people who have some common interests and hobbies. I think it is better to have one close friend. This must be a girl or a boy who you can rely on and trust in any situation at any difficult moment.

   I think a true friend must be patient, well-mannered and cheerful. Besides, he/she must have a good sense of humour. Cheerfulness is a very important trait, too.

    In my view, it is possible to have friends in other cities and countries. You can communicate with them through the Internet. You can even meet them once a year when you and they have holidays. The most important thing about friendship is that a good friend should be honest and intellectual. You will never have a dull moment with such a friend. You will develop as a personality and become better and better-rounded.

 That’s all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening. 

Card 6.

You are to give a talk on British holidays. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.

Remember to say: 

- if the UK is rich in holidays; 

- what English holiday is your favourite, why; 

- what traditions in the UK are similar to Russian.       

Well, Great Britain is a country which is rich in holidays and special festivals. But as for public holidays, I mean days when people don't go to work and banks are closed, there are fewer of them than in other European countries. They are: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, Spring Bank Holiday and Summer Bank Holiday.

One of the most popular holidays, I'm sure, is Christmas Day. It's a public holiday. Families usually spend the day opening their presents which are piled around the Christmas tree decorated with tinsel, baubles, fairy lights and other things. They eat and drink together. The most important meal is Christmas dinner. At the start of the meal, British people often pull a cracker, which contains a small toy, a paper hat, and a joke. The typical meal consists of turkey with potatoes and other vegetables such as carrots and sprouts. In Britain this is followed by Christmas pudding containing a lot of dried fruit and often covered with burning brandy. Other traditional foods in Britain include Christmas cake - a cake containing a lot of dried fruit and usually having a covering of icing (hard sugar) made to be eaten at Christmas, and mince pies.
But the preparations start weeks before Christmas. People buy presents for their relatives and friends and plan their Christmas holidays. Before Christmas, groups of singers go from house to house. They collect money for charity and sing carols, traditional Christmas songs.
The fun starts on the 24th of December. Traditionally, this is the day when people decorate their trees. Children hang stockings at the end of their beds, hoping that Father Christmas will come down the chimney during the night and fill them with toys and sweets.
   The 26th of December is Boxing Day. This is the time to visit friends and relatives. New Year's Day is less popular in Britain than Christmas. But in Scotland, Hogmanay is the biggest festival of the year. Some English people, however, do celebrate New Year's Eve in one way or another. The most common way of celebrating it is having a New Year party.
Every year people of Norway give the city of London a present. It's a big Christmas tree and it stands in Trafalgar Square. In Britain lots of people make New Year Resolutions. For example, they promise to get up early every morning next year and clean their shoes every day. But, unfortunately, most people forget  their promises  on the 2nd of January.
In spring, there is another important holiday. It's Easter. The celebration owes its name and many of its customs and symbols to a pagan festival. Every spring northern European peoples celebrated the festival to honour the awakening of a new life in nature. Christians related the rising of the sun to the resurrection of Jesus and their own spiritual rebirth. Many modern Easter symbols come from pagan times. The ancient custom of dyeing eggs at Easter time is still very popular. Easter Parade is held in Battersea Park.
On October 31st British people celebrate Halloween. Though it's not a public holiday, it is very dear to those who celebrate it, especially to children and teenagers.
Besides, Scottish people have their special festivals. The Highland Games are one of them. It's a sport festival. One of the competitions is tossing the caber. Tossing means throwing, and a caber is a long, heavy peace of wood. A lot of Scottish men wear kilts. These are traditional Scottish skirts for men. Besides, Scottish people play their traditional instrument, a bagpipe.So, you see Great Britain is really full of  traditions and holidays. They are all very interesting.
New words: 1. tinsel -  гирлянды, мишура
 2. baubles - бусы, шарики
3. cracker - хлопушка
4. sprouts - брюссельская капуста
 Easter Parade
5. covering of icing  - корочка из глазури
6. mince pie - пирожок с начинкой из изюма

Card №7

You are to give a talk on cinema and theatre. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.

Remember to say:

-         what roles arts play in people’s lives;

-         what arts are the most popular nowadays;

-         which of arts you prefer.

  I’d like to give a talk on the roles of arts nowadays. Arts play an important role in the life of a man and sometimes it is impossible to live without arts. Firstly, art makes us think of the meaning of life, see the beauty around us. Secondly, art helps us to understand people who lived hundreds of years ago and to learn the history of the humankind. Besides, art helps people to understand the outside world and each other. Moreover, art develops our good qualities.

    There are many different types of arts in the world. The most popular ones are cinema, theater, literature, music and painting. I’d like to tell you a little bit about each of these arts. First of all, my favourite type of art is music. It has always fascinated me how people create such melodic tunes. I love all genres of music, among them are jazz, classical, pop, rock, reggae, opera, blues.  Music can change my mood. If I’m sad, I try to listen to something cheerful, for example, to disco music. If I want to think about something  and stay alone, I prefer alternative rock. I’m glad that there are so many devices nowadays which allow us to listen to music everywhere we wish. My second favourite type of art is literature. I like reading interesting novels and detective stories. I also value the works of famous writers and poets. Speaking of Russian writers I’ve read some works by Pushkin, Lermontov, Tolstoy, Turgenev, Dostoevsky and Mayakovski. Their works are world-famous and many books have been translated into other languages. Theater is gradually becoming an outdated type of art. On the contrary, cinemas are becoming more popular. There are many great theatres and large cinemas in Russia. I think people should respect actors' work and attend theatres more often. As for me, I don’t really like cinemas. If I want to watch a new movie, I simply look for it on the Internet and either watch it on-line or download it and watch it later, when I have free time.     

Another form of art is painting. Museums and art galleries have always attracted me. I think that painting is a rather interesting activity. I have tried to paint a picture myself. Some of my friends say it is not bad. They even say I have a talent for painting. I think arts are really helpful and can make people’s life happier and more beautiful.

That’s all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening.

Card № 13  

You are going to give a talk about your school. 

Remember to say:  

- what your typical school day is like;  

- what your favourite subject is, and why; 

- what you like most about your school.     

I'd like to give a talk about my typical school day. My typical school day starts at 6.30. I get up, go to the bathroom, take a shower and get dressed. I usually have a cup of tea or coffee, eat some porridge or salad. I often take an apple or an orange with me. I eat them at school later. My school is far from my place, that's why I usually take a bus and go to the school. It takes me 15 minutes to get to the school. My first class starts at 8 a.m. We often have 6 classes. There are 4 breaks 15 miunutes each. After the third class we have lunch at our school canteen. I often eat some salad, porridge or potatoes with meat or fish. 

My favourite subject at school is Literature. I like it because, firstly, I am fond of reading stories, novels and poems by Russian and foreign authors. Secondly, our Literature teacher is a very interesting person. She knows her subject well. I like listening to her talk. She always tells us something interesting. 

Most of all, I like to meet my friends at school. We often talk, discuss news and laugh a lot. I get along with all of my classmates well. We sometimes go to the cinema or theatre together. Besides, I've got my best friend here. Her name is ... . I always invite her to my birthday party and we have fun. 

That's all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening. 

Card 14

You are to give a talk on the Olympic Games and sports. You should speak for not less than 1,5-2 minutes. You are to say 14-20 sentences.

Remember to say:

 - what you know about the history of the Olympic Games;

 - what role sport plays in people's lives; 

- what your advice to stay healthy and keep fit is.

    I’d like to give a talk on the history of the Olympic Games and the role of sports in modern people’s lives. The Olympic Games are an international sports festival that began in ancient Greece. The original Greek games took place every four years. The Olympic Games were renewed in 1896. The original Olympics included competition in music, oratory, and theatre performances as well.

   The earliest record of the Olympic Games goes back to 776 BC. The ancient Games were held in honour of Zeus, the most important god for ancient Greeks. According to the earliest records, only one athletic event was held in the ancient Olympics - a footrace of about 183 metres, or the length of the stadium. Only men were allowed to watch the games. In the 18th century Olympics already included wrestling and pentathlon. Pierre de Coubertin, a young French nobleman, had an idea to bring the Olympic Games back to life. With the help of people who supported him he managed to organise the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Baron de Coubertin had planned to hold the Olympic Games in France, but the representatives from the nine countries that supported his idea decided that Greece was the right place to host the first Olympic Games. The nine countries were Belgium, England, France, Greece, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden and the United States. They agreed that every four years the Olympics would move to other great cities of the world.The Games in Athens 1896 were a success. Athletes from thirteen countries competed in nine sports. A second Olympiad was held in France in 1900. Beginning in 1926 Winter Olympics were included. They were held in the same year as the Summer Games but starting in 1994, the Winter Games are held two years after the Summer Games. The Olympics are governed by the International Olympic Committee, situated in Lausanne, Switzerland. In 2016, Rio de Janeiro became South America's first Olympic host city. Pyeongchang ( a South Korean county) hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2018 Winter Paralympics.

   Everybody knows that sport plays a great role in people’s lives. Firstly, it helps you be strong. Secondly, it makes you more organized and. more disciplined. Besides, sport allows you to make friends with a number of people. Finally, sport increases fitness.

     If you asked me, I would recommend teenagers to remember some good rules if they want to be healthy. You should get up early and go to bed early to keep feet and stay healthy. You should take regular exercises. You should take a cool or cold shower. You should eat healthy food with a lot of vitamins. You shouldn't eat fat food or too many sweets. You should keep to a diet of vegetables and fruit. You shouldn't smoke. You should clean your teeth every morning and every evening. You shouldn't sit in front of your computer or TV for a long time not to spoil your eyesight. You should see the doctor regularly to check your blood pressure, your lungs and your eyes, ears, throat and nose.

   That’s all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening.

   Образец устного высказывания по заданию на стр. 201 вашего учебника: 

I'd like to give a talk on reading books. I think reading books and magazines is really very important and necessary as, firstly, books are a traditional way of getting information. We have been reading books since early childhood. Using books, we learn to read, we look at colourful pictures and listen to our parents and grandparents reading fairy tales to us when we are young. Secondly, there are ancient books which contain a lot of interesting facts about the past. Moreover, if your computer or smartphone goes wrong, you can't do without paper books. 

Nowadays there are various ways of getting information. Among them are books, magazines, encyclopedias, TV, radio, the Internet and even your teachers' lectures and talks. As for me, I use all the ways of getting information daily but I prefer searching for information on the Internet because one can pick the right site to get necessary information. 

In my opinion, in future, electronic books will replace paper books because e-books are easy to use and they contain more information than paper books. 

That's all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening.