Oral part of the OGE in English in a new format was introduced in 2016. This is the computerized part of the exam. That is, the examinee will perform tasks that will alternately appear on the computer screen. The answers are recorded on electronic media, and then they will be checked by the experts of the OGE. Communicating with the examiner during the exam not provided. Therefore, you first need to familiarize yourself with the format of the tasks of the oral part. During preparation, you must learn to strictly follow the time frame allotted for the completion of each task.
speaking part
Approximate topics of tasks of section 5 (Speaking Part) according to FIPI
Communication takes place within the following areas of communication and exemplary topics:
— social sphere of communication : communication in the family and school, interpersonal relationships with friends and peers.
— social and cultural sphere : leisure and hobbies of youth; countries of the language being studied; home country; outstanding people, their contribution to science and world culture; nature and environmental problems; healthy lifestyle.
— educational and labor sphere : the problem of choosing a profession and the role of a foreign language.
Work instructions
The oral part of KIM OGE in English includes 3 tasks.
Exercise 1
Reading aloud a short text popular science character.
Preparation time - 1.5 minutes.
Tips:
- Read articles about the rules of reading and sounds in English. Memorize them and apply them during the assignments on the exam.
- Learn the rules for placing pauses, intonation and logical stress in English.
I suggest you watch a video with recommendations to prepare for the implementation of Task 1 of the Oral part of the Unified State Examination (Grade 11). The tasks for the OGE and the USE are almost identical - reading the text aloud. Therefore, the video will be useful for everyone who is preparing for the final certification in English.
Task 2
You are invited to take participation in a conditional dialogue-questioning: Answer the six phone survey questions you heard in the audio.
Tips:
- Listen to English speech as often as possible, develop the skill of listening to English speech.
- Complete the tasks published on the FIPI website.
- Be sure to record your responses on a tape recorder to make sure you fit within the allotted response. time - 40 seconds for each question. You can also analyze your phonetic and grammatical mistakes made during the answer.
Attention!
Questions are asked only once!
Question text does not appear on the screen!
Taking notes during the exam is not allowed!
The introductory part of Task 2 for different CMM options is the same, with the exception of the sentence, which will indicate topic of your conversation.
Important!
Do not press the button to move to the next question, even if you missed the answer in a shorter time, or did not answer the question at all. Wait for the announcer to say the next question.
From last year’s experience, I can say that when you click on the “NEXT” button, the transition was not to the next question of Task 2, but immediately to Task 3. Therefore, the student lost points on questions from Task 2, which simply did not heard.
Task 3
You need to build a connected monologue on a specific topic based on a plan.
Preparation time - 1.5 minutes.
Attention!!!
AT 2016 and 2017 Task 3 was accompanied by a photograph, which no need for a description th. It simply served as a visual reference for generating ideas for your monologue.
AT 2018 year Task 3 is presented NO photo!
Your monologue must contain opening and closing phrases related to the topic of the speech. The total volume of the statement should be 10 - 12 offers.
Your speech should be natural and spontaneous (no memorized long sentences from topics). To do this, use the following words and expressions in your answer:
- Well, ... - Well ...
- To tell the truth ... - To be honest ...
- To be honest ... - To be honest ...
- You know, ... - You know ...
- As far as I know, ... - As far as I know ...
- As far as I can see, ... - As far as I can tell ...
- Actually, ... - Actually ...
- The thing is that ... - The fact is that ...
- It's a kind of ... - It's something like ...
- I am sure that ... - I am sure that ...
- I believe that ... - I believe that ...
- I think that ... - I think that ...
- In my opinion ... - In my opinion ...
- Let me see. - Let me see.
- I am not quite sure I know the right answer, …
- Without any doubt, ... - Without a doubt ...
- It goes without saying that ... - It is clear without words ... / Of course ...
- Firstly, ... - Firstly, ...
- Secondly, ... - Secondly, ...
- Thirdly, ... - Thirdly, ...
- Besides, ... - In addition ...
- Moreover, ... - Moreover ...
- Last but not least, ... - Last but not least ...
- I should say / admit that ... - I want to say / note that ...
- By the way, ... - By the way, ...
- All in all, ... - In general ...
- In conclusion, ... - In conclusion ...
Get rid of archaisms! To my mind… almost never found in modern English.
The total response time of one OGE participant (including preparation time) - 15 minutes. Each subsequent task is issued after the completion of the previous task. All responses are audio-recorded. Try to fully complete the assigned tasks, speak clearly and clearly, do not deviate from the topic and follow the proposed response plan. This way you can get the most points.
Practical performance of tasks
Well, now let's proceed to the practical implementation of the tasks of the Oral part from the Demonstration version of the OGE 2017. Please note that this article suggests exemplary options performance of tasks, taking into account personal experience of my students. As you prepare for the exam, try to think through your answers, which will be based on your personal experiences and events in your life.
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English language. Grade 9 Demo 2017
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Task 1
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read thetext silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will nothave more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
The ninth planet of the solar system was discovered not long ago. It happened in 1930. Scientists had been hunting for the planet for a long time. They had calculated its probable position but there was no proof that the planet really existed. It was too far away for the telescopes of that time to find it. It's worth mentioning that the first photos of the planet were taken by a very young researcher. He was only twenty-four and had no formal education in astronomy. However, he was deeply involved in the search for the ninth planet. The planet at the edge of the solar system was called Pluto, after the Roman god. The name for the planet was suggested by an 11-year-old British girl.
Task 1 Listen to the model answer
Mind your pronunciation!
[θ]-nin th, wor th
[ɜ:] - w or th, w er e, f ir st,g ir l,res ear Cher, s ear ch
1930-nineteen thirty
Task 2
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 2
electronic assistant: Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about doing sports in our region. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
(Hello. This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin sports club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey /ˈsɜːveɪ/. We want to know the attitude of people to sports in our region. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is conducted anonymously - You don't have to give your name. So, let's begin.)
electronic assistant: How old are you?
electronic assistant:
Electronic assistant:
Student: ________________________
electronic assistant:
S student: _________________________
electronic assistant:
Student: _________________________
electronic assistant:
Student: ________________________
electronic assistant:
Task 2 Listen to the model answer
(recorded by my student Oksana Pankova)
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electronic assistant: How old are you?
student: I am 14 (15) years old .
electronic assistant: How many times a week do you do sports?
Student: To tell the truth I am not very good at doing sports. Sometimes I go cycling with my friends at weekends. And of course, I have got three PT classes a week at school and I think it is quite enough for me.
Electronic assistant: What sport is the most popular with teenagers in your region?
Student: Well, I think volleyball is the most popular sport with teens in our region. Practically everyone knows the rules of this game. It can be played both indoors and outdoors. Volleyball competitions often take place in our region. And I am very proud that our men’s team “Belogorie” won the title of Russian Champion eight times.
electronic assistant: What sports facilities are available in the place where you live?
S student: The thing is that I live in a small village that's why there is a lack of sports facilities here. Nevertheless we have got a stadium /ˈsteɪdiəm/ and a new sports center where people can do different workouts, play football, volleyball and tennis. Also there are sports grounds near each school. Unfortunately we haven't got a swimming pool in my settlement.
electronic assistant: Why do you think it is important to keep fit?
Student: Without any doubt/daʊt/, keeping fit is very important for your body. If you do regular exercises, you can stay healthy, attractive and flexible for a long time. You can also increase your energy levels and improve your mood and memory.
electronic assistant: What would you advise a person who wants to keep fit?
Student: To my mind the best way to keep fit is to do regular exercises, no matter what they are: jogging, yoga or riding a bike. Secondly, you should eat healthy food and drink lots of water. Last but not least you should sleep enough.
electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Enjoy watching!
Task 3
You are going to give a talk about photography. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10-12 sentences)
Remember to say:
- why people like taking pictures
- why taking photos is more popular today than it was in the past
- what the best photo you have ever taken is
You have to talk continuously.
Task 3 Listen to the model answer
(recorded by my student Oksana Pankova)
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Nowadays lots of people enjoy taking pictures. Some of them are professional photographers, while others consider it as a hobby. (intro 2)
actually, our life is full of bright events and unusual moments that’s why people take pictures to capture them. For example, weddings, the birth of a child, visits to different countries, starting or leaving school are much photographed /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/. (2)
Taking pictures is more popular today because practically everyone has a camera built in the cell phone. To be honest digital cameras are very easy to operate. It's great that you can look through your snapshot immediately and if you don't like it, you can delete it and take another one. In the past most people could not even afford [əˈfɔːd] a camera. moreover, the process of taking pictures and printing them was very hard (difficult, time-consuming). (5)
As for me I am fond of photography and have got a professional camera. The best photo I have ever taken is the photo of the Eiffel [´aifəl] Tower which is the symbol of Paris. I did it three years ago during my summer holiday. (3)
All in all, I should say that people take pictures to remember the best moments of their lives forever. (end phrase 1)
And here are real photos of our trip to Europe in 2014.
The Eiffel Tower Paris 2014 The Louvre Oksana Pankova Disneyland Paris 2014
In the final part of the article, we will discuss the last task of the oral part of the OGE and think about how to increase the speed of reading in English.
monologue with support
This task of the oral part of the exam remained almost the same as it was last year (task 1), only a picture was screwed onto it in meaning, so that it looked more like the exam.
1.5 minutes are given for preparation, and you need to answer no more two minutes, otherwise the fragment of the task that goes beyond the time interval will not be counted.
For the task you can grab 7 points and “it is evaluated by three criteria: solving a communicative problem (here it is extremely important to talk in detail about all three aspects mentioned in the task and not to ignore the questions why?), organization of the statement (the statement should be logically built and combined into a single whole using connectives (I already gave examples of connectives in this one) , there must be an introductory and final phrase and language design (it is required to demonstrate a diverse vocabulary and various grammatical structures corresponding to the A2 (pre-intermediate) language level for the OGE ”().
AND, ATTENTION, if you get a 0 for a communication task (doesn't answer two questions out of three or jumps to another topic), the entire task is worth 0 points.
How to prepare for it
The encoder has a list topics, which a graduate of the 9th grade should be able to speak, here he is:
- Relationships in the family
- Relationships with friends and at school
- Appearance and characteristics of a person
- Leisure and hobbies (sports, music, reading, visiting the theater, cinema, discos, cafes). youth fashion
- Purchases. Pocket money
- Correspondence
- School life. Subjects studied and attitudes towards them. Vacation. School exchanges
- Problems of choosing a profession and the role of a foreign language
- Country/countries of the language being studied and home country. Their geographical position, climate, population, cities and villages, sights.
- Country/countries of the language being studied and home country. Their cultural features (national holidays, significant dates, traditions, customs)
- Outstanding people of their native country and countries of the studied language, their contribution to science and world culture
- Journey through the countries of the language being studied and across Russia
Technical progress - Global problems of our time
- Mass media (press, television, radio, Internet)
- Nature and problems of ecology. Healthy lifestyle
You need to study them according to any English textbook (I like Gateway B1+, New Opportunities: Pre-Intermediate or Solutions: Pre-Intermediate, along the way, driving into the student’s head set expressions for communicating on a particular topic. You shouldn’t be especially zealous here, no more than 10 phrases, well-practiced, is quite enough.The exam is always stressful, God forbid, three expressions from the list will be remembered.
And periodically train this task (you can use task 1 from last year's OGE, examples for it are freely available on the Internet in unlimited quantities), putting a stopwatch with 2 minutes set in front of the student's eyes. After completing the task, it is imperative to force him to reflect - did he answer all the questions posed, whether there was an introduction and conclusion in the answer, what thematic expressions and linking words he used.
Your answer, I repeat once again, should be built on scheme: introduction - the answer to three questions in order - conclusion + thematic expressions and linking words.
Example
For clarity, I want to give an example of how I would answer task 3 of the oral part of the OGE.
task 3. You are going to give a talk about photography. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
why people like taking pictures
why taking photos is more popular today than it was in the past
what the best photo you have ever taken is
You have to talk continuously.
Answer:
Now I'm going to give a talk about photography.
- In my opinion, taking pictures is really popular now. Many of my friends and classmates have cameras on their mobiles which they use to take photos of everything they like.
- Today taking photos is more popular than it was in the past because cameras are less expensive and many people can afford them. You can even take pictures using camera on your mobile phone! Also, there are a lot of social networks, example Facebook or Vkontakte where people post photos and share them with friends.
Personally I have one really great photo. It was taken last year in Rome. You can see my mother and me in it. We are standing near a beautiful fountain in the center of the city. The sun is shining and we are smiling.
In the end I would like to say that taking photos helps us save one of the most precious things in life – our memories, which can always be with us when we look at this or that picture.
That's all what I wanted to say.
And now let's analyze the answer.
Communication task: all three questions were answered.
Organization of the utterance: linking words are present, there are introductory and final phrases (highlighted in italics).
Language design: vocabulary - thematic words and expressions are used - take pictures, photos, photography, post photos.
Grammar - three tenses are used - Present Simple, Present Continuous (when describing a photo) and Past Simple, comparative degree (less expensive), superlative degree (the most precious), passive voice (was taken), modal verb can.
A variety of grammatical structures add to the attractiveness of the answer, and after the task itself has been practiced, it is necessary to force the student to diversify the design of his answer.
Reading aloud
At the end of the article I will share the secrets of preparing for first task the oral part of the OGE, namely, how to have time to read a piece of text in the cherished 120 seconds.
Suppose you have mastered the rules of reading, but still do not fit in 2 minutes. What to do? Obviously, reprimand texts. I select them myself (the text should be scientific and journalistic), here is an example:
Computers have been around for over sixty years and they have changed our lives. It is a well-known fact that the first modern computer began operating in the USA in 1945. This huge machine was the size of a large room. It was also very slow and so complicated to use that only an expert could operate it. That's very different from modern PCs which are so user-friendly that anyone can use them.
During the 1970s, tiny electronic microchips became more common. By the 1980s and 90s, home computers were becoming smaller, faster and cheaper. As a result, more people bought them, so computers became more wide-spread.
(Taken from Activate B1)
And we practice reading aloud like this:
- The student reads to himself, thinking about unfamiliar words and where to pause (I give 1.5 minutes, as in the OGE).
- He reads aloud, I correct the correctness, then together we analyze the division of the fragment into semantic pauses. I draw the student's attention to how much he read the text for the first time.
- Then follows the penultimate reading, beautiful and correct, where I do not pay attention to speed.
- And for the last time, the student must both read correctly and meet within 2 minutes. If this does not work out, I try to arouse a sense of shame and a desire to do better next time.
By the way, reading aloud and speaking are closely related. The faster the pace of speech, the better you read aloud. Therefore, it is extremely useful to retell everything that the soul lies in - the biography of your favorite singer, the content of an interesting book or series.
The entire oral part, as in the exam, will be recorded on a computer, so you need to train everything and bring the use of expressions to automatism. The student is already nervous, and if he gets sick before the exam or quarrels with his girlfriend, it’s a nightmare.
If you have any secrets of your own preparing for the oral part of the OGE, share it, I will be very grateful!
Good luck to all students!
Update: On the FIPI website, methodological recommendations for members of the exam committee have finally appeared, they can be found at the link.
P.S. The article also has parts.
P.P.S. You can read more about the OGE at the following links.
About sections and strategies for their implementation:
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Very soon, the 9th grade is waiting for the first exam in their life - the OGE - the main state exam. This year, the honor of being the first was given to foreign languages. On May 26, ninth-graders will pass the written part, which will include tasks in listening, word formation and writing, and on May 27 they will have an oral part: reading aloud, answering questions from an electronic assistant and, finally, an oral monologue statement, which this article is devoted to.
Topics for preparing for the oral part of the OGE in English can be downloaded, - ed.)
How to score the maximum number of points for a monologue?
JUDGING CRITERIA
In order to competently compose an oral monologue statement, you need to know and understand the criteria by which it is evaluated well. There are only three criteria: the solution of a communicative task (K5), the organization of the utterance (K6), the language design of the utterance (K7). What is behind each of these points, read below.
It must be remembered that only 1.5 minutes are given for preparation, and 2 minutes for the answer, which means that there will be little time to think, and therefore certain response strategies should be developed, the so-called “blanks” should be developed.
(The official document with the evaluation criteria is called "Codifier of content elements and requirements for the level of training of students for the main state exam in English", it is posted in the public domain, - ed.)
K5 - SOLUTION OF THE COMMUNICATION PROBLEM
So, the solution of the communicative task involves a complete, accurate and detailed coverage of the three aspects of the main topic indicated in the task. In addition, you need to comply with the required volume - 11-12 sentences.
In order to get the maximum number of points for the criterion (3 in total), you need to say three, and even four sentences for each aspect. Simple arithmetic is used: 3 sentences for 3 aspects (three times three equals 9) plus introductory and final sentences (2 in total), we get 11 in total - what the doctor ordered. But in order to protect yourself from lowering the score on this criterion due to insufficient volume, it is really better to say more somewhere.
Why do scores decrease according to the K6 criterion? For insufficient volume: 8-9 offers are worth 2 points, and for 6-7 you will get only 1.
In addition, the score is reduced if the topic is not fully disclosed: for one aspect that is not fully disclosed, you will receive 2 points, if you incompletely cover all aspects of the topic or do not disclose two of them, while the third is fully disclosed, you will receive 1 point.
If you have not disclosed two aspects of the content, while the third aspect is also not disclosed, unfortunately, you will receive 0. Zero points are also given if the volume of the statement is insufficient: less than 5 sentences.
If the graduate receives 0 points for this criterion, the entire assignment is scored 0 points.
K6 - ORGANIZATION OF THE STATEMENT
To get a maximum (2 points) for the organization of the statement, you need to remember the introductory and final phrases, correctly use the means of logical connection (that is, linking words).
The introductory phrase is already ready: we are building it based on the task. For example, the assignment says: “You are going to give a talk about films.” The opening line is the same: "I'm going to give a talk about films." Just don't rely on reading it from the screen: the first phrase will disappear as soon as the recording starts.
The final phrase is also very simple and will not change. You can say: “I’ve come to the end of my talk. Thank you for listening" or "This is the end of my talk. Thank you for listening". If you see that the seconds allotted to you for the story are rapidly disappearing, and you do not have time to say the above phrases, at least say: “That’s all for now”, and may you be happy (the score will remain).
Linking words in speech are no longer as easy to automate as introductory and final phrases, but not to say that it is difficult.
Your monologue on the exam consists of 5 parts:
1) introductory phrase;
2) 1 aspect;
3) 2 aspect;
4) 3 aspect;
5) closing phrase.
Just make it a rule to start each part with a linking word. For this they are needed. Without them, your speech will become similar to the notorious proverb: "In the garden of elderberry, in Kyiv - uncle."
For example, when covering the first aspect of the topic “Films”, which can be formulated as “what kinds of films modern teenagers enjoy”, one can insert a non-binding “actually”, or say, “in fact”, “to tell the truth” . For example: “To tell the truth, modern teenagers enjoy different kinds of films. Thrillers, comedies, adventures, science fiction films and even horrors are among teenagers’ favorite films. Besides, some of teens prefer watching action films and, unfortunately, crime films.”
TICKET №1
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
Everybody knows that our appearance matters in what people think about us. Appearance is important not only in a romantic relationship but also in politics. Appearance is not all about beauty.
The moment we see a person our mind starts evaluating their personality according to their looks. What especially matters is the person's face.
This means that the impression somebody's face makes on others can cost the person his or her political career.
When we vote for a candidate we think that we are weighing his or her personal qualities. In fact, we are examining their face.
Research has shown that if a candidate's appearance displays competence, power and leadership, but not beauty or good looks, it can cause a political victory or defeat.
These findings are really important.
electronic assistant: Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what the most popular travel routes for a holiday these days are.
Task 3 a hobby of one of you parents, relatives or a person you know.
what this hobby is
whether this hobby is popular with people in other countries
whether you would like to take up this hobby and why
You have to talk continuously.
Task 1. 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
British family has recently celebrated the birth of their 18th child.
It was a girl and her brothers and sisters have welcomed their new sister.
Her eldest brother is 26 and the parents already have two grandchildren.
The family announced the birth of the child on their family website.
They described the girl as "beautiful". The family owns a bakery and hopes the children will take over the family business.
It looks like if the era when the average British family would have only two or three children is over.
In Britain there are more families with four children than anywhere else in Europe. Social scientists say that this is the result of immigration into the country of families from Asia and Africa.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
electronic assistant: Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We need to find out how people feel about DOING HOUSEHOLD CHORES. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about doing household chores. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
Task 3 You are going to give a talk about relationships with friends. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say
how people choose friends
why friends quarrel sometimes
what makes friendship so necessary to everybody
Ticket №3
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone 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 popular kinds of sports among teenagers . You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
what sport is the most popular with teenagers in your region
what sports would you like to try
what kinds of sport your family is interested in
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket №4
Camels are famous because they can walk further across deserts than other kind of animal.
They can travel for days in places where temperatures are as high as 40 degrees and where the rainfall can be as low as 20 mm per year. They often carry heavy loads in these conditions, but people don't only use them for transportation.
Camels also produce milk, and because they can weigh as much as 700 kilogrammes, they also provide a lot of meat. So camels have many great qualities, but how many of us would describe camels as a beautiful?
Camels have a large hump, strange knees, skinny legs and ugly teeth. They are not beautiful. But not everyone agrees. Once a year, people bring their camels to an area of land in Abu Dhabi. They are here to find the most beautiful camel. There are around 24,000 camels in the competition which last ten days and the judges have to find the best for the final day.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Electronic assistant: How old are you?
Electronic assistant: How many times a week do you watch TV?
student:
Electronic assistant: What kinds of programs do you want to have on our channel?
Electronic assistant: Why do people watch TV?
Electronic assistant: What do you think about commercials on TV?
Task 3 You are going to give a talk about learning languages among teenagers . You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
why people learn foreign languages
why people go abroad to study a foreign language
which is more important - accurate grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation, and why.
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket №5
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
Britain's national sport is not, as most people think, football but the Lottery. It may also be
surprising to know that the people who gamble most on the Lottery are not well-off but
mostly working class people who hope that by winning the Lottery they will change their lives. Even though everyone who buys a lottery ticket knows that the chances of them becoming a millionaire are incredibly slim, it doesn’t stop British people from spending huge money on lottery tickets and trying their luck every week. You can ‘break the ice’ with strangers by talking about the weather. “Shame about the weather”, “Is it still raining?” or “Bit chilly today, don’t you think?” Another good topic for conversation is work. However, English people do not like talking about the politics except in a general way. And you should avoid asking them what political party they vote for. It is not appropriate to ask people about their age or how much they earn.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
electronic assistant: Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Rainbow Shopping Mall. . We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about shopping.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
Electronic assistant: Who usually does shopping in your family?
Electronic assistant: How many times a week do you do the shopping?
student: ___________________________________
Electronic assistant: What do you usually buy while shopping?
Student:____________________________________
Electronic assistant: Where do you usually do the shopping, at the big mall or a supermarket?
Electronic assistant: Do you sometimes buy more than you really need?
Student: ___________________________________
Electronic assistant: Do you often buy goodsadvertised on TV?
Student: ___________________________________
Task 3 You are going to give a talk travelling. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
whether you think that travelling is one of the best ways of learning about the world / if you agree with the statement “Traveling broadens the mind” /
about your favorite way of travel
what countries /places/ would you most like to visit? Why?
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket №6
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it. Variant 3.1 Millrud.
There are some very rare occupations that may seem strange to somebody while in reality they are interesting and even tasty. One such profession is a chocolate engineer. When you hear the word "engineer" what comes up in your mind is perhaps heavy machinery. A chocolate engineer does not have anything to do with either machinery or the heavy equipment industry. Chocolate engineers design chocolates. This profession is chosen by those who love designing things, have a good imagination and a good sense of taste. The job of a chocolate engineer is to create an assortment of delicious chocolate recipes. They taste their products first. Another tasty occupation is a tea taster. Such specialists are very important in the tea industry because tea must be examined for quality.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
electronic assistant: Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Rainbow Radio. . We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about you Habits & Routines. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: What do you usually do every morning?
Student: ______________________________
electronic assistant: What do you do at weekends?
student: ___________________________________
electronic assistant: What is your typical day like?
Student:____________________________________
electronic assistant: Do you have much free time during the week?
student: ___________________________________________
electronic assistant: What do you often do in the evening?
Student: ___________________________________
electronic assistant: Do you have any bad habits?
Student: ___________________________________
Remember to say:
why managing your money is important
where your own money comes from
what goals of spending your money you set for yourself
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket №7
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
People who travel through the thick Brazilian jungle may arrive at a shocking place- a small American-style town with streets, houses, a police station and even a golf course. The difference is that here in the middle of the rainforest there are no people. Only monkeys jumping on the rooftops. The town was built in the "20s and its inhabitants abandoned it in the 1940s. The famous car maker Henry Ford bought this land and wanted to build a factory there to produce rubber for his cars. The workers were moved there from Michigan. The rules of life in the town were very strict and the workers did not like it. Besides, the rubber production was very slow and the project failed.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
electronic assistant: FOOD.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
Electronic assistant: What are some of your favorite foods?
Student: ______________________________
Electronic assistant: What foods are popular in your country?
Student: ___________________________________
Electronic assistant: Can you cook?
Student:____________________________________
Electronic assistant: Do you prefer to cook at home or eat out?
Electronic assistant: Do you sometimes eat more than you really need?
Student: ___________________________________
Electronic assistant: Is there any food that you don't enjoy?
Student: ___________________________________
Task 3 /Variant 5.3 Millrud / You are going to give a talk about your mobile phone. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
how did you get your mobile phone
what you find to be very useful in your mobile phone
what you like and don't like about your mobile phone
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket №8
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
One of the oldest schools in the world is a school in China. It was organized in the year 143 Sun and it was the first Chinese public school. Soon after that the building of the school was destroyed in a fire but the school was rebuilt a couple of years later.
This was not the end for the tests of life for this school. The school was destroyed by wars many times and only ruins remained but each time it was rebuilt again and again. It survived hurricanes and earthquakes, blizzards and storms. In the twentieth century it was called a model for secondary schools nationwide. For many Chinese students it is a great honor to study at that school. Would you like to study in such a school?
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
electronic assistant: Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Rainbow Centre. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about family life.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant:Do you have a large or small family?
Student: ______________________________
electronic assistant:Do you often see all members of your family?
student:___________________________________
electronic assistant:What things does your family do together?
Student:____________________________________
electronic assistant:Who are you the closest /nearest/ to in your family?
electronic assistant:What are the advantages of having a large family?
Student: ___________________________________
electronic assistant:What kind of family do you plan to have in the future? When will it happen?
Student: ___________________________________
Task 3 You are going to give a talk about inventions . You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to:
speak about the great invention of the Internet and its role in our life;
if we can do without the Internet. Why? Why not?
if it can be dangerous to use the Internet. Why? Why not?
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket № 9
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
Mobile phones have become very popular and texting is taking the lead. In many situations sending text messages called SMS via the telephone is more preferable than emailing somebody. Unlike emails, SMS texts are delivered alerting the telephone owner to the arrival of a new message. Not many of us check their email on a regular basis while SMS texts have a sense of urgency and we must answer them at once. Besides, texting is used for personal contacts while emails are often the channel of business communication. A great advantage of SMS texts is that they can be sent from any location thanks to the mobile device in your pocket. You do not have to sit in front of a computer or carry a heavy laptop with you.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
electronic assistant: Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Rainbow Centre. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how you feel about habits and routines.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant:What do you usually do in the morning?
Student: ______________________________
electronic assistant:What is your typical day like?
student:___________________________________
electronic assistant:Do you have much free time during the week?
Student:____________________________________
electronic assistant:What do you usually do at weekends?
Student_____________________________________________
electronic assistant:What do you often do at the evening?
Student: ___________________________________
electronic assistant:Which way would you like to spend your weekend?
Student: ___________________________________
Task 3 You are going to give a talk about traveling . You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
why most people like travelling;
where would you like to go on your holidays;
which means of transport is the best for travelling. Why?
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket № 10
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
The teaching profession has proven to be one of the most popular careers among school graduates in the UK. The choice was made out of 40 different professions on the list. About a third of the participants were interested in teaching. Other professions that generated interest included those of engineer, psychologist and artist. The medical profession was not as popular as last year and only 10% of those questioned expressed interest in being a doctor. Instead, journalism, police work and social service have risen in popularity. The girls" preferences were teaching, psychology and social work while boys were more inclined to choose a technical walk of life. The majority of school leavers want to continue their studies in some way while some 10% will work.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
electronic assistant: Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Rainbow Centre. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about games.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant:good evening! What kinds of games do you play?
Student: ______________________________
electronic assistant:What are the most popular games that people play in your country?
student:___________________________________
electronic assistant:What games do teens play?
Student:____________________________________
electronic assistant:Do you prefer to play indoor or outdoor games?
Student_____________________________________________
electronic assistant:What board games can you play?
Student: ___________________________________
electronic assistant:Is it important to know the rules while you are playing this or that game? Why?
Student: ___________________________________
Task 3 You are going to give a talk about traveling . You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
why travel has become so popular since the beginning of the 20th century
about the best means of transport for travelling.
what people like doing while traveling
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket № 11
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
Chocolate comes from cacao trees. These trees are from South and Central America but today they grow in other parts of the world too. Cacao trees can only grow in countries with a tropical climate. Cacao trees are about 6 meters tall and have big green leaves. Chocolate is made from cacao beans. The beans are the fruit of the tree. In West Africa all the families help to cut the cacao pods from the trees. Then the beans must ferment for 5 to 8 days. After fermentation the beans must dry in the sun. Then ships take the cacao beans in sacks to countries that make chocolate, such as the USA and England.
The botanic name of the cacao tree is Theobroma cacao. It means “food of the gods”. Some scientists believe that chocolate may help people live longer. But everyone agrees that chocolate makes people happy!
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
electronic assistant: Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Rainbow Centre. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about theatre.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: Do you have any theaters in the place where you live?
Student: ______________________________
electronic assistant: How often do you go to the theater and do you like it?
Student: ___________________________________
electronic assistant: Is it popular among teenagers to go to the theatre?
Student:____________________________________
electronic assistant: Why do you think people go to the theatre?
Student_____________________________________________
electronic assistant: Would you like to take part in any performance?
Student: ___________________________________
electronic assistant: Who can become an actor/actress to your opinion?
Student: ___________________________________
Task 3 You are going to give a talk about free time activities. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
why people say: “So many teens; so many kinds of activities.”
what the popular most free time activities for Russian teenagers are.
what kind of activity do you prefer. Why?
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket № 12
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
The mystery of why trees don't stop growing is still unsolved. Human beings usually stop growing sometime during their teens.
Many animals reach full growth within a year. Others are fully grown in just a few years. Birds and insects also stop growing at a certain age. But trees keep growing as long as they live.
Trees live, grow, and reproduce themselves by an amazing process.
The thousands of leaves put forth by the tree breathe for it and manufacture its food. vast quantities of collections and collections of water.
To carry this water to the leaves, the tree is equipped with an intricate circulation system that extends upward from the millions of root hairs through the trunk and branches.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
electronic assistant: Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Rainbow Centre. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about your appearance.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started. electronic assistant;
electronic assistant: How can you describe yourself?
Student: ______________________________
electronic assistant: Who do you take after?
student: ___________________________________
electronic assistant: What hairstyle do you prefer?
Student:____________________________________
electronic assistant: What clothes do you like to wear?
Student_____________________________________________
electronic assistant: What things make you different from other people?
Student: ___________________________________
electronic assistant: How can people transform their own personalities themselves?
Student: ___________________________________
Task 3 You are going to give a talk about friendship . You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
if you have any problems with your friends
what problems can exist among friends
what do you value in friendship
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket № 13
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
The ninth planet of the solar system was discovered not long ago. It happened in 1930. Scientists had been hunting for the planet for a long time. They had calculated its probable position but there was no proof that the planet really existed. It was too far away for the telescopes of that time to find it. It's worth mentioning that the first photos of the planet were taken by a very young researcher. He was only twenty-four and had no formal education in astronomy. However, he was deeply involved in the search for the ninth planet. The planet at the edge of the solar system was called Pluto, after the Roman god. The name for the planet was suggested by an 11-year-old British girl.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Electronic assistant Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about doing sports in our region. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
1. Electronic assistant: How old are you?
Student: ___________________________________
2. Electronic assistant: How many times a week do you do sports?
3. Electronic assistant: What sport is the most popular with teenagers in your region?
4. Electronic assistant: What sports facilities are available in the place where you live?
5. Electronic assistant: Why do you think it is important to keep fit?
6. Electronic assistant: What would you advise a person who wants to keep fit?
Task 3 You are going to give a talk about photography . You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
why people like taking pictures
why taking photos is more popular today than it was in the past
what the best photo you have ever taken is
You have to talk continuously.
Ticket № 14
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 2 minutes to read it.
Temperatures are rising around the world, particularly in the Arctic. In the past 30 years
650,000 square kilometers of ice have disappeared. Rising sea levels mean many
countries are going to lose part of their coastline. Unless we take action, some countries will
disappear completely. Scientists think that if temperatures continue to increase, we will see
hotter summers, milder winters and more tropical storms, which might become more
dangerous. They also say that if global temperatures rise by just two degrees, 30% of all land living creatures may become extinct. The ten hottest years ever recorded have all been since 1990. Scientists say that unless we reduce the amount of pollution we are creating,
temperatures could be five degrees higher by the end of the century.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Electronic assistant Hello! It's the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about healthy life. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
1. Electronic assistant: How can you access your own health?
Student: ___________________________________
2. Electronic assistant: What do you do to keep fit?
Student:____________________________________________
3. Electronic assistant: How much time a day do you spend outside?
Student:____________________________________________________________
4. Electronic assistant: Can you describe your diet as healthy and why?
Student:_____________________________________________________________
5. Electronic assistant: How much time a day do you give to physical exercises?
Student:________________________________________________
6. Electronic assistant: How do you deal with stress caused by studies?
Student:_________________________________________________
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Task 3 You are going to give a talk about shopping centers. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
why most people prefer to buy things in modern shopping centers
how shopping centers make shopping convenient
about your favorite shopping center
You have to talk continuously.
Milrud V.R. The oral part of the OGE. training options.
Test 1 FAMILY LIFE
A British family has recently celebrated the birth of their 18th child. It was a girl and her brothers and sisters have welcomed their new sister. Her eldest brother is 26 and the parents already have two grandchildren. The family announced the birth of the child on their family website. They described the girl as "beautiful". The family owns a bakery and hopes the children will take over the family business. It looks like if the era when the average British family would have only two or three children is over. In Britain there are more families with four children than anywhere else in Europe. Social scientists say that this is the result of immigration into the country of families from Asia and Africa.
Task 1.2 | |
Task 1.3 | You are going to give a talk about relationships with friends. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
Remember to say:
- how people choose friends
- why friends quarrel sometimes
- what makes friendship so necessary to everybody
Audioscript for Task 1.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about doing household chores. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous-
student:
Electronic assistant: What family member are you?
student:
Electroni with assistant: What household chores do you do regularly?
student:
electronic assistant: What technological devices do you use to help you with the household chores?
student:
electronic assistant: Why do you think it is important to share household chores among family members?
student:
electronic assistant: How would you advise to divide household chores among family members?
student:
electronic assistant:
Test 2 Appearance and Looks
You are going 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.
Everybody knows that our appearance matters in what people think about us. Appearance is important not only in a romantic relationship but also in politics. Appearance is not all about beauty. The moment we see a person our mind starts evaluating their personality according to their looks. What especially matters is the persons face. This means that the impression somebody’s face makes on others can cost the person his or her political career. When we vote for a candidate we think that we are weighing his or her personal qualities. In fact, we are examining their face. Research has shown that if a candidate's appearance displays competence, power and leadership, but not beauty or good looks, it can cause a political victory or defeat. These findings are really important.
Task 1.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone 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 1.3 | You are going to give a talk about the appearance of famous models. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
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Remember to say:
- what appearance of models you like
- what makes some models more successful than others
- why models can be a bad example for young people's lifestyle
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 2.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what kind of appearance is popular among young people nowadays. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So let's get started.
Electronic assistant: How old are you?
student:
student:
electronic assistant: What is your favorite item of clothing?
student:
electronic assistant: What kind of shoes do you prefer?
student:
electronic assistant: What do you think about using perfume every day?
student:
electronic assistant: How do you feel about the choice of jewelery among young people?
student:
electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 3 OCCUPATIONS AND HOBBIES
You are going 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 some very rare occupations that may seem strange to somebody while in reality they are interesting and even tasty. One such profession is a chocolate engineer. When you hear the word “engineer” what comes up in your mind is perhaps heavy machinery. A chocolate engineer does not have anything to do with either machinery or the heavy equipment industry. Chocolate engineers design chocolates. This profession is chosen by those who love designing things, have a good imagination and a good sense of taste. The job of a chocolate engineer is to create an assortment of delicious chocolate recipes. They taste their products first. Another tasty occupation is a tea taster. Such specialists are very important in the tea industry because tea must be examined for quality.
Task 3.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question. |
Task 3.3 | You are going to give a talk about a hobby of one of your parents, relatives or a person you know. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
Remember to say:
- what this hobby is
- whether this hobby is popular with people in other countries
- whether you would like to take up this hobby and why
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 3.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey We need to find out popular hobbies among young people. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: What professions do you find interesting?
student:
electronic assistant: What school subjects meet your own life interests?
student:
electronic assistant: What hobbies do your friends have?
student:
electronic assistant: What hobbies appeal to you most of all?
student:
electronic assistant: What is your own favorite hobby?
student:
electronic assistant: Why do you enjoy the hobby of your choice?
student:
electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 4 PURCHASES AND POCKET MONEY
You are going 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.
Small children can understand money. They get the idea that in order to buy something you have to pay for it. Also, they know that in order to have money you have to earn it. Of course, kids can’t earn their own money yet and that is why parents start giving pocket money to their children at a certain age. Apart from fun, pocket money can be a great tool for teaching children the art of budgeting, saving money and setting goals. Besides, children can be taught how to donate small sums to charity. In other words, pocket money can be used to teach small children decision-making but children should not be paid for obeying their parents or for helping them about the house.
Task 4.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone 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 4.3 | You are going to give a talk about managing money. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
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Remember to say:
- why managing your money is important
- where your own money comes from
- what goals of spending your money you set for yourself
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 4.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how internet shops are being used. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
Electronic assistant: Are you male or female?
student:
electronic assistant: What do you know about buying things on the internet?
student:
electronic assistant: Why do you think people use internet shops for purchasing food and goods?
student:
electronic assistant: What do you think are the drawbacks of buying on the internet?
student:
electronic assistant: What do people know buy on the internet?
student:
electronic assistant: If you had the chance to buy something on the internet, what would it be?
student:
electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 5 EMAILING, TEXTING AND CHATTING
You are going 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.
Mobile phones have become very popular and texting is taking the lead. In many situations sending text messages called SMS via the telephone is more preferable than emailing somebody. Unlike emails, SMS texts are delivered alerting the telephone owner to the arrival of a new message. Not many of us check their email on a regular basis while SMS texts have a sense of urgency and we must answer them at once. Besides, texting is used for personal contacts while emails are often the channel of business communication. A great advantage of SMS texts is that they can be sent from any location thanks to the mobile device in your pocket. You do not have to sit in front of a computer or carry a heavy laptop with you.
Task 5.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone 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 5.3 | You are going to give a talk about your mobile phone. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
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Remember to say:
- how did you get your mobile phone
- what you find to be very useful in your mobile phone
- what you like and don't like about your mobile phone
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 5.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how you use internet social networks. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: How much time on average do you spend online?
student:
electronic assistant: What social networks are your favourite?
student:
electronic assistant: What makes the social network of your choice attractive to you?
student:
electronic assistant: How does your social network fit in with your daily routine?
student:
electronic assistant: How do you find friends in your social network?
student:
electronic assistant: What functions of your social network do you use more than others?
student:
electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Task 6
You are going 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.
One of the oldest schools in the world is a school in China. It was organized in the year 143 BC and it was the first Chinese public school. Soon after that the building of the school was destroyed in a fire but the school was rebuilt a couple of years later. This was not the end for the tests of life for this school. The school was destroyed by wars many times and only ruins remained but each time it was rebuilt again and again. It survived hurricanes and earthquakes, blizzards and storms. In the twentieth century it was called a model for secondary schools nationwide. For many Chinese students it is a great honor to study at that school. Would you like to study in such a school?
Task 6.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone survey Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question. |
Task 6.3 | You are going to give a talk about your school holiday. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
Remember to say:
- why do you like your holiday time
- what the holiday of your dream is
- what a good holiday experience you have already had.You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 6.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how to make your school life more interesting for you. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous- you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
Electronic assistant: What grade are you in?
student:
electronic assistant: How often do you come to school for extra-curricular activities?
student:
electronic assistant: What kind of activities are available for students at school after the lessons?
student:
electronic assistant: What activities offered by your school after the lessons do you find most interesting and useful?
student:
electronic assistant: What activities offered by your school after the lessons are not to your liking?
student:
electronic assistant: What can be done to make your school life after the lessons even better?
student:
electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 7 CHOOSING A PROFESSION
You are going 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.
The teaching profession has proven to be one of the most popular careers among school graduates in the UK. The choice was made out of 40 different professions on the list. About a third of the participants were interested in teaching. Other professions that generated interest included those of engineer, psychologist and artist. The medical profession was not as popular as last year and only 10% of those questioned expressed interest in being a doctor. Instead, journalism, police work and social service have risen in popularity. The girls’ preferences were teaching, psychology and social work while boys were more inclined to choose a technical walk of life. The majority of school leavers want to continue their studies in some way while some 10% will work.
Task 7.2
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 7.3.2
You are going to give a talk about the role of English in your future career. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
- what professions require the knowledge of English
- how English can be used in your future professional career
- what do you do to achieve a good command of English
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 7.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what professions are most popular among school students. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous- you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: How do you assess your school performance in different subjects?
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electronic assistant: What are your favorite school subjects?
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electronic assistant: What are the professions of your parents?
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electronic assistant: What professions are popular among your friends?
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electronic assistant: Why do you think it is worthwhile to choose the profession of your dream?
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electronic assistant: What do you need to do to be successful in the profession of your choice?
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electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 8 RUSSIAN TRADITIONS
You are going 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.
Traditional Russian souvenirs are popular all over the globe. The matryoshka is the best known gift from Russia. It is a set of painted wooden dolls of different sizes that are hidden one inside the other. In some rare cases there can be 50 dolls and even more. Traditionally these dolls are painted dressed in a Russian peasant dress with a headscarf. Khokhloma is another traditional Russian craft which originated in the 17th century near the city of Nizhny Novgorod. It is a style of painting on wooden dishes and on furniture. This beautiful and unique style can be recognized for its red and gold flowers on a dark background. Gzhel is yet another style of painting dishes and cups, clocks and lamps in blue and white.
You are going to take part in a telephone 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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You are going to give a talk about any tradition that you know in your family, your school, your country or elsewhere. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
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Remember to say:
- what tradition seems to you more interesting than others and why
- whether you know anything about where, when and how this tradition began
- how the tradition of your choice is observed these days
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 8.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what traditions are known to young people. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: What do you think “a tradition” is?
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electronic assistant: What traditions does your family have?
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electronic assistant: What traditions of your parents and grandparents do you know about?
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electronic assistant: What traditions are observed at your school?
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electronic assistant: Which traditional event is your favourite?
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electronic assistant: What traditions do you help to keep?
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electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 9 TRAVELING AND SIGHTSEEING
You are going 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 who travel through the thick Brazilian jungle may arrive at a shocking place - a small American-style town with streets, houses, a police station and even a golf course. The difference is that here in the middle of the rainforest there are no people. Only monkeys jumping on the rooftops. The town was built in the '20s
- and its inhabitants abandoned it in the 1940s. The famous car maker Henry Ford bought this land and wanted to build a factory there to produce rubber for his cars. The workers were moved there from Michigan. The rules of life in the town were very strict and the workers did not like it. Besides, the rubber production was very slow and the project failed.
Task 9.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question. |
Task 9.3 | You are going to give a talk about visiting a foreign country. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
Remember to say:
- what foreign country would you like to visit and why
- what preparations you need to make before you go
- what should you bear in mind to make your stay abroad safe and interesting
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 9.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what the most popular travel routes for a holiday these days are. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: Where have you already travelled?
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electronic assistant: How long do your trips usually last?
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electronic assistant: What trip do you remember as the best one and why?
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electronic assistant: What trips are described as very good by your friends?
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electronic assistant: What place are you going to visit next time and why?
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electronic assistant: What means of travel will you be using?
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electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 10 FAMOUS PEOPLE
You are going 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.
If you ask an adult about the most famous clown in the world, everyone will immediately remember their childhood and a circus arena with a comedian on it who can be both funny and sad. If you make a list of names then, perhaps, in the USA the entertainer called Bozo will be at the top of the list. One should know that more than one clown performed under that name. Many actors used to wear the same popular mask for their performance. There are popular clown names in different countries and the children admire their bright caps and baggy trousers, sense of humour, funny jokes, spectacular tricks and friendly personality. Nobody can imagine the circus without a clown making us laugh.
Task 10.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question. |
Task 10.3 | You are going to give a talk about a cult figure. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
Remember to say:
- what a cult figure is
- why some people become cult figures or role models for others
- what kind of person may become your role model in life
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 10.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what famous names are most known to young people. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: How important do you think it is to become famous?
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electronic assistant: Which people achieve popularity among us?
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electronic assistant: Why do some actors or actresses become famous while others do not?
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electronic assistant: What makes a scientist famous?
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electronic assistant: What brings fame to sportsmen?
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electronic assistant: How can an ordinary person become famous?
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electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 11 TRAVELING
You are going 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.
In the past, traveling was a very risky adventure. There were no roads. The transport was very primitive and slow. Many people traveled on foot and faced all sorts of dangers from wild beasts, bad weather and robbers. Only the bravest people dared to set out on a long journey. They preferred to travel in groups. Later travelers learned how to train four-footed animals like the horse or the camel and traveling became a little more comfortable. These days people travel in comfort and nearly every country in the world has a network of railways and air connections. If your business is very urgent you can travel by air and arrive at your destination in no time.
11.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question. |
11.3 | You are going to give a talk about the most memorable travel of your life. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
Remember to say:
- what was your destination
- what made your trip so memorable
- who you shared your story with and what the reaction was
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 11.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what means of transport are preferable for you. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: How many times a year do your relatives or friends travel to some distant places?
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electronic assistant: What transport do they usually choose?
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electronic assistant: What makes people prefer some kinds of transport to others?
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electronic assistant: How much does the speed of travel matter for you?
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electronic assistant: What does “a comfortable journey” mean for you?
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electronic assistant: How do people entertain themselves on trains or planes?
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electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 12 TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS
You are going 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.
It is true that many teenagers are carried away by taking selfies, listening to music, messaging or playing games. However, there are talented young people who create something useful and make life better for everyone. Thanks to the invention of a school student it is no longer necessary to wait for hours to charge one's cell phone. This device was considered the best at an international fair of young scientists. You will agree with this decision of the selection board if you know that with this gadget a telephone can be charged in 20 to 30 seconds. It contains a lot of energy in a very small space. Besides, it can be recharged 10,000 cycles compared with 1,000 cycles for ordinary batteries.
12.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question. |
12.3 | You are going to give a talk about the good and bad that you see in modern technological devices. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
Remember to say:
- what modern technological devices you use
- how often do you use your most favorite gadgets
- what good and harm modern technology can do
Audioscript for Task 12.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what technological progress means for you personally. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: What modern gadgets do you know?
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electronic assistant: What advanced technological devices have you been using lately?
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electronic assistant: How does technological progress help you in your life?
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electronic assistant: What piece of modern technology would you like to get as a present and why?
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electronic assistant: What makes an electronic gadget useful for you?
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electronic assistant: What should young people be mindful of when using electronic gadgets?
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electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 13 GLOBAL PROBLEMS
Over the last 50 years the human population has increased nearly three times and as a result we have been using a lot more water than before. Besides, industrial waste has polluted much of the fresh water resources. Agriculture demands its share of water as well. This means that the water supply is decreasing. Less fresh water on the planet means not only thirst but also hunger. The reason is that human beings depend upon fish and animals for food. If fish and wildlife become extinct, we may face extinction ourselves. A debate is now going on about what causes the shortage of water. Global warming is factor number one. People from different cultures have to work together or face mutual destruction.
Task 13.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question. |
Task 13.3 | You are going to give a talk about ecologically friendly technologies of generating electricity. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
Remember to say:
- what ecologically friendly technologies of generating electricity you know
- how important these ecologically friendly technologies are
- whether your family tries to save energy and how
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 13.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what you think about pollution. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: How do you understand the phrase “environmental pollution”?
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electronic assistant: What do you think causes environmental pollution?
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electronic assistant: How do you think environmental pollution can be stopped?
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electronic assistant: What can teenagers do to stop environmental pollution?
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electronic assistant: What school projects do you know to make the environment cleaner?
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electronic assistant: What did you do in the project to make the environment cleaner?
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electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 14 MASS MEDIA
You are going 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.
The mass media has changed over the last decades. The internet has become available and today it brings us the information of our choice at a great speed. The internet is now a platform for news, music, films, talk shows, sports events, advertising, trading, playing games and even doing business. The internet has made the rhythm of our life much faster than before. We now spend much less time sitting down and give more energy to switching over, telephoning, messaging, emailing, contacting, booking, registering, checking in and out. Thanks to the new mass media we keep up to date with news of all kind twenty-four hours a day. When the long-awaited moment to relax comes, we make the most of it in front of the computer again. This is especially true for the younger generation.
Task 14.2
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 14.3
You are going to give a talk about personal websites. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
- about your or somebody else's personal website
- what makes you or somebody else create your own website
- what rules it is important to have in mind for those who have their own website
You have to talk continuously
Audioscript for Task 14.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how young people use the internet these days. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: How much time a day do you use the internet on average?
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electronic assistant: What are the purposes that you use the internet for?
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electronic assistant: What kind of information do you get from the internet?
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electronic assistant: How do you use the internet for your studies?
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electronic assistant: How do you use the internet for entertainment?
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electronic assistant: What role do internet social networks play in your life?
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electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 15 HEALTH
You are going 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.
Robots start to play an active role in the medical check-ups of patients. They can even do it at a distance if a patient is very far away from the hospital. Robotic technology is very important in telemedicine, but these days robots go one step further. They can now patrol hospital corridors and call on the rooms to check on patients’ health. After the examination of the patient, the robot can put all the results on record for the doctor to see and make further instructions to the medical staff. Medical robots look like a mobile cart with a video screen and medical monitoring equipment. The cart “knows” which way to go and which patients to monitor at a given time. This device frees the doctors' time.
Task 15.2 | You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question. |
Task 15.3 | You are going to give a talk about fitness training. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes. |
Remember to say:
- what fitness groups you or your friends attend
- what purposes of attending a fitness group you or your friends have in mind
- the results of attending a fitness group by you or your friends
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 15.2
electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how health aware young people are. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don't have to give your name. So, let's get started.
electronic assistant: How can you assess your own health?
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Electronic assistant: What do you do to keep fit?
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electronic assistant: How much time do you spend outside?
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electronic assistant: Can you describe your diet as healthy and why?
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electronic assistant: How much time do you give a day to physical exercises?
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electronic assistant: How do you deal with stress caused by studies?
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electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
