Вопросы (базовый уровень)

Вопросы для беседы по ситуации общения (базовый уровень)

 

1. ACCOMODATION

1.      Let’s talk about accommodation. Tell me about the house/ flat you live in.

2.      Do you agree that living in a country house is better than living in a modern flat? Why or why not?

3.      Imagine you are buying a house. What questions would you ask?

4.      Your friend doesn’t know what to choose: to live in the city or in the country. Give him/her some advice.

5.      How do you see your ideal house/flat?

 

2. EDUCATION

1.      Let’s talk about education. What do you know about the system of education in Belarus?

2.      Do you agree that Belarusian secondary school provides a person with good knowledge? Why?

3.      What questions will you ask a British teenager about their system of education?

4.      What advice can you give me on how to prepare for 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. People say that our planet is in danger. Do you share this opinion?

2.      Do you agree that air pollution causes people’s health problems? Why (not)?

3.      What would you ask your British friend about measures that are taken to protect the environment in Britain?

4.      What would you say to a person who is indifferent to environmental problems?

5.      Could you give examples of your contribution to nature protection?

 

4. BELARUS

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

2.      Can you name any symbols of our country? 

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

4.      What Belarusian sights would you advise a foreigner to visit? 

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

 

5. BRITAIN

1.      Let’s talk about Britain. What do you know about this country?

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

3.      What would you like to ask a British teenager about the Royal family?

4.      What historical places would you advise me to visit in Britain? 

5.      Which part of London would you like to live in? Why?

 

 

6. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES

1.      Let’s talk about science and technologies. What is the role of science in our fast-moving world? 

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

3.      What questions will you ask a famous scientist about his/her career?

4.      My niece is not very good at science. Give her a piece of advice on how to achieve better results. 

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

 

7. ART

1.      Let’s talk about art. What kind of art do you enjoy most? Why?

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

3.      Ask me some questions about the exhibition I have recently visited.

4.      My niece is very good at drawing. Give her a piece of advice on what career to choose. 

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 do you want to do in future? 

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

3.      What questions will you ask your future employer about your future job?

4.      Give some advice on what I need to think about while choosing my future career.

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

 

9. FAMILY

1.      Let’s talk about family. What role does it play in your life? 

2.      Do you get on well with your siblings/grandparents? 

3.      What questions will you ask a British teenager about his family?

4.      Give a piece of advice on how 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 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.      What questions will you ask your friend who is a member of the Scouts movement?

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?

 

11. MASS MEDIA

1.      Let’s talk about mass media: newspapers, radio, TV. How popular are these means of communication?

2.      Do you agree that we can’t live without communication? Why?

3.      What questions will you ask people who live without a TV set, computer or radio?

4.      I’d like to watch an interesting programme on TV. What can you advise me?

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

 

12. 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 in your family?

2.      Are all means of mass media popular among people nowadays?

3.      What questions will you ask your friend who has bought an expensive smartphone?

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

5.      They say that the radio is the least popular mass medium. Do you agree with it?

 

13. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

1.      What can you tell me about international cooperation of the Republic of Belarus?

2.      Can you name any international events that take place in Belarus?

3.      What questions will you ask your friend about his communication with foreign teenagers?

4.      What international Internet project will you recommend your friend 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. How will you describe a typical Belarusian?

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

3.      What questions will you ask your British friend to find out his/her opinion about our country?

4.      Your British friend wants to discover Belarusian cuisine. What advice will you give him/her?

5.      What do you think is the best symbol of Belarus?

 

15. OUTSTANDING PEOPLE

1.      Let’s talk about outstanding people. What famous people of Belarus and Britain do you know? 

2.      Do you know anyone who is a Nobel Prize winner?

3.      What questions will you ask that person?

4.      Your British friend wants to learn more about the culture of Belarus. What advice will you give him/her?

5.      Name an outstanding Belarusian who can be called “the soul of the nation”. Explain your choice.

 

16. TOURISM

1.      Let’s talk about tourism. What types of tourism do you know?

2.      Do you agree that travelling with friends is more interesting than travelling with parents? Why?

3.      What questions would you ask a travel agent to learn about a tour?

4.      What can you advise a person who doesn’t know where to spend his/her holidays?

5.      What difficulties can you have when visiting a foreign country? Is it possible to avoid them?

 

17. ACCOMODATION

1.      Let’s talk about accommodation. What types of houses do the British people live in?

2.      Do we have the same types of houses in Belarus?

3.      Your family is going to move into a new house/flat. What questions will you ask your parents about your new house/flat?

4.      Give your parents a piece of advice on where to move into: a block of flats or a detached house.

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

 

18. FAMILY

1.      Let’s talk about family. Are family traditions an important part of people’s life?

2.      Do you have any traditions in your family?

3.      What questions will you ask your British friend about his/her family traditions?

4.      What can you advise a person who wants to get on well with his parents and grandparents?

5.      What family traditions would you like to have in your own family in future?

 

19. FUTURE CAREER

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

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

3.      What questions will you ask your future employer about your future job?

4.      Give some advice on what I need to think about while choosing my future career.

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

 

20. BELARUS

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

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 festival in Belarus will you recommend your British friend?

5.      Are you proud of your national holidays and traditions?

 

21. ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES

1.      Let’s talk about English-speaking countries. What do you know about the USA?

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

3.      What questions will you ask an American teenager?

4.      What sights in America would you advise me to visit?

5.      Which English-speaking country would you like to visit and why? 

 

22. NATIONAL CHARACTER AND STEREOTYPES

1.      Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes. How will you describe a typical Englishman?

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

3.      Ask a British teenager what the British are like.

4.      Give me a piece of advice on how to avoid stereotypes.

5.      What stereotypes connected with The British do you know? What do you think about them?

 

23. YOUTH AND SOCIETY.

1.      Let's talk about youth and society. What youth organizations are there in your country? 

2.      Are you a member of any youth organization? 

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

4.      What youth organization would you advise young people to join?

5.      A lot of young people in Europe work in hospitals and kindergartens as volunteers. What do you think attracts them to do this kind of work?

 

24. EDUCATION

1.      Let’s talk about education. What can you tell me about your school?

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

3.      Ask a British friend about his school.

4.      What advice can you give me on how to prepare for 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 types of tourism do you know?

2.      Do you agree that travelling with friends is more interesting than travelling with parents? Why?

3.      What questions would you ask a travel agent to learn about a tour?

4     What can you advise a person who doesn’t know where to spend his/her holidays?

5.      What difficulties can you have when visiting a foreign country? Is it possible to avoid them?