Speaking Comprehension Test for 11th Form Students.

1. Online journals and blogs are becoming increasingly popular. Some people often publish online diaries and write about personal events and feelings. They allow anyone on the Internet to read them. * What is the appeal of online journals? * What are the effects of publishing personal thoughts online instead of in a private diary? * Do you keep a diary, online or otherwise? If not, which format would appeal to you and why?

2. What is the most threatening health problem facing humanity?

* Do you know why this problem is spreading?

* Do you know anyone it has affected?

* What can we do to help solve this problem?

3. Television shows like “FabrikaZirok” have become incredibly popular. Ordinary people present their talents before judges and a viewing audience, and if they are well-received, they have a chance at becoming stars. * What does it mean to be a “celebrity” today? Is talent the most important thing? * Are shows like these a good way to discover unknown talent?

* Do all talented people have an equal chance at fame, regardless of looks, age or status?.

4. Most scientists argue that we live in a dangerous time of climate change.

* Why should all people be concerned about the environment?

* How can humans undo the damage they've done to the Earth?

* What are people doing in your town or village to help the environment?

5. The Internet has provided the world with a wonderful tool for communication. * What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet?

* How has the Internet allowed people from different cultures to interact?

* In what ways has the Internet changed society?

6. Marcel Proust once wrote, “The true voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."

* Please describe this quote in your own words and what it means to you.

* How can people gain "new eyes'?

* What is more important to you, seeing new places or understanding new things?

7. A utopia is described as an ideal community or society.

* Describe your ideal society.

* Who would be invited to live in your society?

* Who would be excluded from your society?

8. Imagine that you have been asked to write a travel guide for Ukraine.

* What clothing items would you suggest travellers pack? * What cities and attractions would you recommend people to see in these cities?

* Do you think it is important that visitors to Ukraine also experience life in a village? Why or why not?

9. Many people are distrustful of modern medicine. They believe that natural medicines from herbs and plants work much better.

* Do you think that using natural medicines is a valid form of treatment? Why or why not? * Some argue that laughter is a better cure than any medicine. Do you agree?

* Some say that curing illnesses is more mental than physical? Do you agree? To what extend?

10. Some people believe it is important to share wisdom with future generations so that they avoid making the same mistakes. Imagine that you are speaking to your future granddaughter or grandson about lessons you have learned so far in your life.

* What lessons would you like to share?

* What traditions do you hope he or she will carry on in the future? * What wisdom would you pass to him or her from your grandparents?

11. Many people say that the world is becoming smaller because we now know more about each other. Because of this increase in globalization, many have argued that the world should adopt a universal language. * Do you think a universal language would help international relations? * How would a universal language be beneficial or detrimental to the world?

* What criteria would you have for a global language?

12. It has been said that those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it. History plays an important role in our lives, whether we know it or not.

* What main lesson have you learned from history?

* How have you used this lesson in your life? * How would society suffer were we not to heed this lesson?

13. Exercise creates stronger, happier, and smarter people.

* Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

* Explain how you would improve physical education classes at your school. * What are some ways to keep a healthy lifestyle? What are some bad habits to avoid?

14. Natural disasters can be an opportunity for bringing the world together. * Why in times of great need do people set aside their differences to work together? * Do you think there is a way for the world to come together and cooperate without any kind of disaster involved?

* How do you think human nature plays a role in this behaviour?

15. Adults and teenagers often misunderstand each other.

* Do you think it’s more difficult to be an adult or a teenager?

* What difficult decisions do teenagers face today? Adults?

* What similarities and differences do adults and teenagers have?

16. Many young people nowadays use social networks like Vkontakte and Facebook to stay in touch with friends and family. However, many critics fear that these sites are costing too much in terms of privacy and can have a negative impact on users. * What are the advantages of using social networking websites? * What are the possible disadvantages of using such sites? * How can people reduce the risk they put themselves in when using sites like Facebook and Vkontakte?

17. People usually play music that reflects their mood. * What genre of music do you usually listen to?

* What type of music do you listen to in different emotional states?

* Do you think music allows you to deal with your emotions? Explain.

18 Most people agree that eating junk food such as chips, cookies, and candy is not good for our health, yet almost everyone eats these things anyway.

* Do you eat junk food? Why? Which are your favorites?

* What other bad habits do people have that have a negative effect on their health?

* What would life be like if we always did what was best for us and never made poor decisions?

19. How do you imagine city life in the future?

* How do you think cities will look in the future?

* What will be the advantages and disadvantages of living in cities in the future?

* Is city living a sustainable lifestyle? Explain.

20. There is a commonly known phrase, “Jack of all trades, and master of none”. *How do you interpret this phrase? *Would you rather be really good at one thing or average at many things? * What is the difference between being good at something and being great at something?

 

 

Speaking Comprehension Test for 10th Form Students.

1. Some people believe it is important to share wisdom with future generations so that they avoid making the same mistakes. Imagine that you are speaking to your future granddaughter or grandson about the lessons you have learned so far in your life.

* What life lessons would you like to share?

*What traditions do you hope he or she will carry on in the future?

* What wisdom would you pass to him or her from your grandparents?

2. Imagine you have become stranded on a desert island.

* Without a computer, phone or television, how would you spend your time?

* What do you know about survival skills, like planting food, building houses, or making clothes?

* If you could choose two people to be stranded with you, who would they be and why?

3. Many young people nowadays use social networks like Vkontakte and Facebook to stay in touch with friends and family. However, many critics fear that these sites are costing too much in terms of privacy and can have a negative impact on users.

* What are the advantages of using social networking websites?

* What are the possible disadvantages of using such sites?

* How can people reduce the risk they put themselves in when using sites like Facebook and Vkontakte?

4 .Imagine, you have a magic mirror that allows you to see anything in the world. * What would you choose to see?

* What would you do with this information?

* What could be dangerous about someone having access to such a powerful tool?

5. The Internet and television have made the world a much smaller place, as virtually everyone is aware of pop culture icons like David Beckham and Lady Gaga.

* Is it important to keep up with pop culture?Why or why not?

*If you stopped paying attention to pop culture, would you be able to participate in the same kinds of conversation with your friends?

* Does pop culture create similar interests in people throughout the world, regardless of culture?

6. Imagine you have the power to see the future.

* What advantages and disadvantages this gift involves?

* What responsibilities come with this gift?

* Would you make the knowledge of your ability public? Why or why not?

7. If you could be in any TV show, which would it be?

* Would you be a new character or an existing one?

* How would you introduce yourself into the show?

* How would your present affect the plot?

8. Imagine that someday you will have a career as an actor or actress.

* What kind of character would you play?

* If you could play any character in a movie that you have seen, who would it be and why?

* Do you think you would enjoy this career?

9.There is a commonly known phrase, “Jack of all trades, and master of none”.

*How do you interpret this phrase?

*Would you rather be really good at one thing or average at many things?

* What is the difference between being good at something and being great at something?

10. Shakespeare wrote, “All the world is a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

* Interpret this statement.

* Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?

* How does this quote apply to your own life?

11. The world is becoming increasingly urbanized.

* Why are more and more people living in cities?

* In the future, do you think people will live in the countryside?

* Is living in a city a sustainable lifestyle? Explain.

12. Imagine that you are a newspaper reporter and have the opportunity to interview any person in the world.

* Who would you choose to interview?

* How has this person influenced people’s lives?

* What three questions would you ask first?

13. Some people argue that a film is never as good as its book version. * Do you agree with this statement?

* What differences generally exist between books and their film adaptations?

* If you could make any book into film, which would you choose and why?

14. Holidays are an important time to spend with friends and family.

* What is your favorite holiday?

* How do you celebrate this holiday?

* What traditions do you and your family and friends have?

15. Eating organic food (food grown without chemicals) has become very popular.

* Why do people prefer organic food to inorganic food?

* How have supermarkets and fast food restaurants responded to this trend?

* Do you think this trend will last? Why or why not?

16. You are going on a trip to another country for two weeks. How would you plan your trip?

* Where would you go? With whom would you go? Why?

* Would you travel more for adventure, to learn, or to see historical sites?

* What kind of preparations would you make? Describe one day in your itinerary?

17. Do you think the “traditional” roles of men and women are changing in Ukraine?

* How have men’s roles changed? What new roles do they have?

* How about women? What’s changed with them?

* Do you think these roles should change to meet the needs of present times? Why?

18. Imagine that you are in a place that does not speak your native language. Instead, the world will now be required to speak English.

* What would be the advantages and disadvantages of having only one universal language? * How important is your native language to your own cultural identity?

* How would the world change if everyone spoke the same language?

19. You interact with teachers daily.

* What do you think of teaching as a profession? Is it important or not? Is it hard or easy?

* What position do teachers occupy in society?

* How do you think the profession of will change in your lifetime?

20. Some people say that they can't live without their mobile phone. Give example of you can’t livewithout. * Why is this so important to you?

* What was your life like before you had this item?

* What would you do if you lost it tomorrow?

 

Speaking Comprehension Test for 9th Form Students.

1. In the age of computers and instant information, we constantly hear the latest news and information. * What influences your choices when selecting what program to view? * How should people sort and filter the information they take in? * What are the positives and negatives of such constant hearing and seeing?

2. Imagine you are in charge of giving five billion dollars to any one country in the world. What country would you give add to, and why does this country deserve it?

* How has this country demonstrated a need for the money?

* What criteria did you use to make your decision?

*How could you ensure that the money would not be wasted?

3. The proverb says, ”The more languages you speak, the more of a person you are,” is often heard in our language classrooms. What does this saying mean to you?

* Do you agree with this proverb?

* Do you know any examples of people who embody this statement?

* How does knowing more than one language enrich your life?

4. You decide to write a history book. *What time period do you decide to focus on? * What area of the world do you write about?

* Do you think history books are important for understanding today’s world?

5. If you had a time machine, what time would you like to travel to and why?

* What would you do there?

* What people would you like to meet?

* What kinds of things would you see?

6. What if you could be president of Ukraine for one day? What would you do?

* Who would you meet?

*Where would you go?

* What issue would you want to deal with?

7. Describe your dream job. * What would you do?

* Where would you work?

* Who would be your colleagues?

8. You are leaving home for university and your future roommate calls you

* Tell him\her about yourself. * Try to come up with some rules for the hostel room\apartment while you are living with each other

* Explain the chores that you will do and what you would prefer not to do. Try to make up a schedule of housework.

9. You find a magical mirror that can show you anything in the world

* What do you want to see?

* Why do you want to see it?

* What will you do with this information?

10. You are a famous artist. You have just completed your best painting

* What does your painting look like ? * What does this painting convey to others?

* What does this painting tell others about you?

11. Do you agree that every person has the right to dress and act how he or she wants to?

* When you see someone in unusual clothes do you laugh at them?

* If somebody speaks in an unusual way do you make jokes about that person?

* Has anyone ever made a joke about your clothes or behavior? How did you feel?

12. Imagine you are a superhero in a comic book, like Superman or Spiderman. What kind of hero would you want to be?

* What special power would you want to have?

* How would you use this power, to help others or for personal gain?

* How might your everyday life as a superhero differ from your real life?.

13. You are a star athlete. Talk about what sport you play.

* If you play on a team, what team do you play for and what position do you have?

* How did you get famous in this sport? How long have you been playing?

* What kind of training do you have? How often? How long?

14. Today many countries in the world place a lot of importance on learning English in schools.

* What do you think are the reasons for this attention?

* Will English help you in your life? How will you use English after you finish school?

* Will it be important to help you communicate or work with people? How?

15. Today many students in schools have mobile phones. Many of them do not always turn their phones off before going to their lessons.

* Is it necessary for pupils to have mobile phones? Why do you think so?

* Do mobile phones interrupt teachers and students? How about text messages?

* Should teachers be able to take phones from students? In which cases should they?

16. If you had to move to a new planet and could only take three things what would you bring?

* What food would you want with you?* What would you take to hunt with?* How would these items help you in your new surroundings?

17. Social networking sites (like Facebook) are becoming more and more popular.

* Do you see social networking as a positive or negative thing? Why?

* If all social networking sites were shut down forever, how would your life be affected?

* In what way do social networks affect communication between people?

18. Discuss your favorite actor or actress.

* What plays, films or television shows have you see this person in?

* Explain why they are your favorite actor or actress

* Compare this person with another actor or actress and explain your choice.

19. Your school is going to start a new club after school. Your director has asked you for advice

* What kind of club do you think the students would benefit from the most?

* What would your role be in organizing this club?

*Do you think that students could run this club by themselves or do you think you need teachers or other adults to help ?

20. Mahatma Gandhi said, “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong”.

* What is your opinion of this statement?

* Is there a time when you have forgiven someone even though it was difficult?

* Do you regret your decision? Why or why not?