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Speaking topics

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION. FAMILY.

1

The first exchange between two people – and the first chance to make a good or bad impression – is often an exchange of names. What are some general rules of getting acquainted? How important are first impressions of people?

The NEC p. 4 (L/R Section), p.3, p.4, p.5

Longman Exam Accelerator p. 63 Speaking ex. 1-5

2

Nowadays the family unit is still the basic living arrangement for most people. What are the tendencies in the family life in Britain/the USA and in Ukraine? How close are you as a family?

The NEC p. 18 – 19 (L/R Section), p.13, p.16, p. 25-26

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Coursebook: p.17 ex. 1-3, p.18-19 ex.1-5, p.58 ex.6

Workbook: p.12 ex. 1-2 (Vocabulary), p.12-14 ex.1-6 (Reading), p. 16 ex. 1-2 (Listening), p. 16 ex.1-3 (Vocabulary), p.17 ex.1-2 (Speaking), p.45 ex. 1-4 (Reading)

Longman Exam Accelerator p. 90-91, p. 94 Speaking, p. 96-97 Word Bank

3

Some of us make friends easily, some not. But usually there are very few people who we call real friends. What makes a good friend? What kind of person will make you feel easy in his/her company?

The NEC p. 53 – 61 (L/R Section), p. 90 – 97 (L/R Section), p. 107-109

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Coursebook: p.21 ex. 1-5 (Speaking), p.22 FCE close-up Listening

Workbook: p.15 ex.1-2 (Speaking)

Longman Exam Accelerator p. 62 Use of English, p. 63 Writing, p. 94 Listening, p. 95 Writing, p. 64-65, 96-97 Word Bank

4

What is your favourite book/film character? Why do you like him/her? In your opinion, in what way have their family, friends and background formed their character?

The NEC p. 53 – 61 (L/R Section), p. 90 – 97 (L/R Section)

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Coursebook: p.24 ex. 1-7

Workbook: p.18 - 19 ex.1-5

Test Your Vocabulary Units 21, 47

Longman Exam Accelerator p. 63 Speaking ex. 1-5, p. 63 Writing, p. 64-65, 96-97 Word Bank

5

It is a big advantage in life to be an only child in a family. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

The Language Leader p. 111 ex. 3 – 6

6

When a child is due, most potential mothers need to take time off the work to have their children. Once this maternity leave finishes, should the mother go back to work or stay at home with her child?

The Language Leader p. 72 - 73 ex. 1 – 2

Longman Exam Accelerator p. 93 ex. 4

7

Peer pressure is the influence others have on your actions and opinions. Why does it happen? How does it affect people? What can parents do about it?

The Language Leader p. 104 - 105 ex. 1 – 3 (Reading)

8

Is seventeen the perfect age? What are advantages and disadvantages of other stages of life? What is an ideal age?

The NEC p. 38 – 39 (L/R Section), p. 36

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Coursebook: p.59 ex. 1-4, p. 60-61 ex. 1-4 (Reading), p.61 ex. 1-3 (Speaking) p.64 Listening, p.68 ex. 2-3

Workbook: p. 44 ex.4, p.46 ex. 4-5, p.47 ex.1 (Vocabulary)

9

People have always dreamed of living forever. However, old age creates a lot of problems. How are old people treated in this country? Should they live with their families or in the homes for aged people?

The NEC p. 38 – 39 (L/R Section), p. 41 ex. 5, p. 46-47 ex. 13-14

Across Cultures Unit 10e

Longman Exam Accelerator p. 43 ex. 18 (telemedicine)

10

Good manners are important because they provide a social framework which makes people feel comfortable with each other. What do you think?

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Coursebook: p. 102 – 103 ex. 1-5 (Reading),

Workbook: p.78 - 79 ex.1-6 (Reading) p. 79 ex.1-3 (Speaking), p. 80 ex. 3

11

How would you define happiness? What makes you happy? Do you think children are happier today than in the past?

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Coursebook: p.152 – 153 ex. 1-4

Workbook: p.46 ex.1-5, p.116 – 117 ex. 1-4, p. 120

12

Wedding celebrations have some things in common but a lot of different traditions in various countries throughout the world. Compare the typical wedding ceremony in Ukraine with the traditional wedding in Britain/the USA. What do they have in common? What are the differences?

The NEC p. 153 – 154 (L/R Section), p. 152

Longman Exam Accelerator p. 90 ex. 2, p. 90-91