STUDENT CARD 1

Task 1 (2-2,5 minutes)

Give a short talk on “Russia”.

Remember to discuss the following:

• why people usually travel to foreign countries

• why Russia attracts lots of tourists

• what you would show your foreign friends in Russia, why

• why you are proud of your country

You have to talk for 2-3 min. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then s/he will ask you some questions.

Task 2 (3-4 minutes)

You and your friend are going to travel across some European countries. Discuss with him/her what kind of transport you would like to travel by and choose one you’ll both enjoy.

Here is the list of possible kinds of transport:

• train

• boat

• bicycle

• coach

You begin the conversation and you both have to decide on one kind of transport only. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

• discuss all the options

• take an active part in the conversation and be polite

• come up with ideas

• give good reasons

• find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

• invite your friend to come up with suggestions

• come to an agreement

STUDENT CARD 2

Task 1 (2-2,5 minutes)

Give a short talk on “Moscow”.

Remember to discuss the following:

• why you think Moscow is the capital of Russia

• why Moscow attracts lots of tourists

• what your favourite place in Moscow is, why

• what other places of interest you would like to show your foreign

friends in Moscow

You have to talk for 2-3 min. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then s/he will ask you some questions.

Task 2 (3-4 minutes)

You and your friend are thinking of creating a website together. Discuss with him/her what you want your website to be about. Here is the list of possible subjects:

• your favourite singer/group

• your favourite sport/team

• your school

• your city

You begin the conversation and you both have to decide on one thing only. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

• discuss all the options

• take an active part in the conversation and be polite

• come up with ideas

• give good reasons

• find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

• Invite your friend to come up with suggestions

• come to an agreement

STUDENT CARD 3

Task 1 (2-2,5 minutes)

Give a short talk on “Britain”.

Remember to discuss the following:

• why you think it is important to learn about Britain

• what you should know about it and why

• if you are going to visit this country, why

• what are your associations with Britain, why

You have to talk for 2-3 min. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then s/he will ask you some questions.

Task 2 (3-4 minutes)

Your friends from Germany are going to visit you and stay for a day. Discuss with your classmate what places in Moscow you can show them and choose one you’ll both enjoy.

Here is the list of possible places to visit:

• Tretiakov Gallery

• Arbat street

• Danilov Monastery

• The Kremlin

You begin the conversation and you both have to decide on one place only. The teacher will play the part of your classmate.

Remember to:

• discuss all the options

• take an active part in the conversation and be polite

• come up with ideas

• give good reasons

• find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

• Invite your friend to come up with suggestions

• come to an agreement

STUDENT CARD 4

Task 1 (2-2,5 minutes)

Give a short talk on “the USA”.

Remember to discuss the following:

• why you think it is important to learn about the USA

• what you should know about it and why

• if you are going to visit this country, why

• what are your associations with the USA, why

You have to talk for 2-3 min. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then s/he will ask you some questions.

Task 2 (3-4 minutes)

You and your friend are thinking of taking up an outdoor activity. Discuss with him/her what activity you both would enjoy doing.

Here is the list of possible activities:

• football

• tennis

• skating

• skiing

You begin the conversation and you both have to decide on one activity only. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to:

• discuss all the options

• take an active part in the conversation and be polite

• come up with ideas

• give good reasons

• find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

• Invite your friend to come up with suggestions

• come to an agreement

STUDENT CARD 5

Task 1 (2-2,5 minutes)

Give a short talk on “youth problems”.

Remember to discuss the following:

You have to talk for 2-3 min. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then s/he will ask you some questions.

• why lots of young people have problems

• if you have problems with parents, why

• your problems at school, with friends and teachers

• what you do to solve your problems

You have to talk for 2-3 min. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then s/he will ask you some questions.

Task 2 (3-4 minutes)

You and your friend are taking a language course in the UK. You have a day off there. Discuss with him/her what place you would like to visit that day.

Here is the list of possible places:

• London

• Stonehendge

• Edinburgh

• Liverpool

You begin the conversation and you both have to decide on one place only. The teacher will play the part of your friend.

Remember to: