Вопросы (повышенный уровень)

Вопросы для беседы по ситуации общения (повышенный уровень)

 

1. ACCOMODATION

1.      Let’s talk about accommodation. Describe the housing landscape in your area and the house you live in.

2.      Do you agree that most people prefer living in a big city? Why?

3.      What questions will you ask your landlord/landlady about the room you are going to rent?

4.      Give advice to your friend where to live: in the city or in the countryside. 

5.      If you were given a chance to live in any place you want, what would you choose and why?

 

2. EDUCATION

1.      Let’s talk about education. What can you tell me about the system of education in Belarus?

2.      Do you agree that schoolchildren must wear a uniform? Why (not)?

3.      Ask your British friend about his school life.

4.      Give advice to your friend who wants to pass his exams well.

5.      Some people think that education is a key to success. Do you agree with it?

 

3. ENVIRONMENT

1.      Let’s talk about environment. What environmental problems is modern world experiencing?

2.      Do you agree think people should do a lot to protect the environment?

3.      Ask your British friend about measures that are taken to protect the environment in Britain?

4.      What advice can you give to a friend who doesn’t want to recycle paper, glass or plastic?

5.      People should protect the environment. In your opinion, what and who is it necessary to protect it from?

 

4. BELARUS

1.      Let’s talk about Belarus. What can you tell me about our Motherland?

2.      Do you agree that the national symbols of the Republic of Belarus represent our country and its people properly? 

3.      What questions about Belarus do you expect to hear from a British teenager? 

4.      Your British friend want to learn more about our history and culture. What sights would you advise him to visit? 

5.      They say that Belarus is situated at the crossroads of Europe. Explain why.

 

5. BRITAIN

1.      Let’s talk about Britain. What do you know about the geographical position of Great Britain?

2.      Do you know the state symbols of Great Britain?

3.      What would you ask a British teenager about Britain?

4.      Give me a piece of advice on what sights to visit in London? 

5.      They say that it’s important for a person to speak English nowadays because it’s popular all over the world. What is your opinion?

 

6. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES

1.      Let’s talk about science and technologies. What scientific achievements do you find the most important? 

2.      Do you use many devices and gadgets at home? Why (not)?

3.      What questions would you ask an outstanding scientist?

4.      Your friend wants to buy some latest gadget. Advise your friend what to buy.

5.      People are becoming more dependent on high-tech devices. Is it good or bad?

 

7. ART

1.      Let’s talk about art. How important is art in our lives?

2.      Are you good at painting, dancing, singing, taking photos, etc.?

3.      Ask me some questions about the theatre performance I saw yesterday.

4.      Your friend wants to visit a museum. What museum would you recommend him to go to?

5.      Do you want to see more graffiti around town? Why (not)?

 

8. FUTURE CAREER

1.      Let’s talk about future career. What kind of job would you like to have in future? 

2.      Would you like to have a part-time job, when you are a student? Why (not)?

3.      What questions will you ask your future employer at a job interview?

4.      Give me a piece of advice on what I need to think about when choosing a job.

5.      Some people think that it’s necessary to have a good command of a foreign language to get a well-paid job. Do you agree with this?

 

9. FAMILY

1.      Let’s talk about family. What is family for you? 

2.      Are you on good terms with your parents and grandparents? 

3.      What questions will you ask your foreign friend about his extended family? 

4.      What can you advise a person who wants to have a close and happy family. 

5.      They say that parents and children have difficulties in understanding each other because of generation gap. What do you think about this problem?

 

10. YOUTH AND SOCIETY

1.      Let’s talk about youth and society. Today there are many ways for young people to be involved in the social life of their country. Tell me about some of them.

2.      Do you agree that young organizations help young people to socialize?

3.      What questions would you ask about the recent event organized by the BRSM?

4.      What youth organization will you recommend young people to join and why?

5.      If you have a chance to start a campaign, what kind of campaign will it be? What would you campaign for?

 

11. MASS MEDIA

1.      Let’s talk about mass media. What types of mass media do you know and which of them are the most popular among teenagers?

2.      Are there any means of communication that you can’t live without? Why?

3.      What questions will you ask people who live without any means of communication?

4.      Can you give me a piece of advice on what to watch on TV?

5.      Many people say that newspapers and radio are not as popular as TV and very soon they will lose their importance. What is your point of view?

 

12. MASS MEDIA

1.      Let’s talk about mass media. What role do they play in people’s life?

2.      What means of communication are the most popular nowadays?

3.      You are given a task to find out how much computers are popular among teenagers nowadays. What questions would you ask your classmates?

4.      Unfortunately, I don’t have enough time to surf the Internet. What sites do you recommend me visiting?

5.      Speak about the reasons why you like or dislike watching the news?

 

13. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

1.      Let’s talk about international cooperation. What do you know about the international cooperation of Belarus in different spheres of life?

2.      Do you know any international events that are held in Belarus?

3.      What would you ask your friend about his communication with foreign peers?

4.      Give your friend some advice on what international Internet project to join.

5.      Why is international cooperation important for your country?

 

14. NATIONAL CHARACTER AND STEREOTYPES

1.      Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes. What can you tell me about the national traits of Belarusian people?

2.      Is it true that Belarusians eat potatoes at all meals?

3.      What questions do you expect to hear from a British teenager about Belarusians?

4.      Your foreign friend wants to discover Belarusian cuisine. What dish would you recommend him to try?

5.      What do you think has an influence on forming national character? Can you give any examples?

 

15. OUTSTANDING PEOPLE

1.      Let’s talk about outstanding people. Tell me about some outstanding people who changed our world.

2.      Can you name anyone who is a Nobel prize winner?

3.      Ask me about the great people of English-speaking countries.

4.      Your British friend wants to discover the culture of Belarus. What advice can you give him/her?

5.      If you were to name the greatest person in the history of Belarus, who would it be and why?

 

16. TOURISM

1.      Let’s talk about tourism. What role does tourism play in the life of people?

2.      What means of transport do you prefer and why?

3.      What questions should you ask a travel agent to learn more about your trip?

4.      What advice can you give to a person who can’t decide where to spend his holidays?

5.      What difficulties may you face when travelling abroad? How can you avoid them?

 

17. ACCOMODATION

1.      Let’s talk about accommodation. What types of houses are considered to be the most popular among British people?

2.      Are there the same types of houses in our country?

3.      What questions will you ask your friend who has recently moved about his new house or flat?

4.      Give advice to your friend where to live: in the city or in the countryside. 

5.      They say that living in the city is better than living in the country. What do you think about this?

 

18. FAMILY

1.      Let’s talk about family. What role do they play in each person’s life?

2.      Are there any family traditions that you follow?

3.      What would you ask your foreign friend about family traditions he has in his country?

4.      What can you advise people who want to have good relationships with all members of the family?

5.      How do you see your ideal family in future?

 

19. FUTURE CAREER

1.      Let’s talk about future career. What do you want to do in your future life? 

2.      Would you like to have a part-time job, when you are a student? Why (not)?

3.      What questions will you ask your future employer when applying for a job?

4.      Give me a piece of advice on what I need to think about when choosing my future career?

5.      Some people think that it’s necessary to have good computer skills to get a well-paid job. Do you agree with this?

 

20. BELARUS

1.      Let’s talk about Belarus. What do you know about our country?

2.      Do you agree that the Republic of Belarus is worth visiting?

3.      What questions will you ask a zoologist who works in Belovezhskaya Pushcha?

4.      Which holiday celebration in Belarus will you advise a foreigner to attend?

5.      They say that the Belarusian language is losing popularity. Do you agree with this? Why (not)?

 

21. ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES

1.      Let’s talk about English-speaking countries. What can you tell us about the United States of America?

2.      Do you agree that the USA is a land of opportunities?

3.      What questions would you ask your American friend about his country?

4.      Give me a piece of advice on what to visit when planning a trip to the USA?

5.      If you have a chance to travel to any English-speaking country in the world, which one will you choose to visit?

 

22. NATIONAL CHARACTER AND STEREOTYPES

1.      Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes. How do foreigners picture a typical Englishman?

2.      Would you like to visit Great Britain? Why or why not?

3.      What questions will you ask about the specific qualities of the British national character?

4.      Give me a piece of advice on how to get rid of prejudices.

5.      Do stereotypes connected with the British sound true?

 

23. YOUTH AND SOCIETY.

1.      Let’s talk about youth and society. Today young people take an active part in social life of their country. What youth organizations do you know?

2.      Have you ever taken part in any international event?

3.      Your British friend is interested in the social life of Belarusian youth. What questions will he ask you? 

4.      Which youth organization will you recommend young people to join?

5.      If you have a chance to start a campaign, what will you campaign for?

 

24. EDUCATION

1.      Let’s talk about education. What can you tell me about the place where you study?

2.      Do you agree that our school gives a person a good start in life? Why (not)?

3.      What would you ask your British friend about his system of education?

4.   Give some advice to a person who wants to pass his exams well.

5.      Some people think that education is a key to success. Do you agree with it?

 

25. TOURISM

1.      Let’s talk about tourism. What role does tourism play in the life of people?

2.      What means of transport do you prefer and why?

3.      What questions should you ask a travel agent to learn more about your trip?

4.      What advice can you give to a person who can’t decide where to spend his holidays?

5.      What difficulties may you face when travelling abroad? How can you avoid them?