Writing Comprehension Test for 8^th   Form Students

1.   Radio, television, newspaper and the Internet give news and opinions   to a large number of people.

·        What do you use the mass media for? Do you use them for self-education or spending your leisure?

·        Which of the media is your favourite  one?  Why? Do children of your age have preferences for the same media?

·        The Internet is the medium that has become very popular with the young . Are there any pros and cons of using the Internet?

2.   Do you like going to school? What makes your school life special

for you?

·        Are there any  school rules that you do not like?

·        What types of schools are there in Ukraine? Which of them do you think provide your generation with a better education?

·          What do you know about schools in Great Britain? Do they differ from our schools? Would you like to study in Great Britain?

3.   There is a variety of hobbies and sports you can take up.

·        Which hobby or sport is the best for you? Which skills and qualities are needed for this hobby or sport? Can you afford this sport or hobby?

·        Have you ever tried any extreme sport? What was it like? What extreme sports would you like to try?

·         What sporting events do you like watching  on TV if any?  

     Speaking Comprehension Test for 8^th Form Students

1. You are going to stay with an English family.

§  Tell them about your lifestyle, your hobbies and interests.

§  Say what you hope to do while you are in England.

§  What   places would you like to visit in the UK?

2. Holidays are the greatest time of your life.

§  Where do you usually go on your holidays? What do you enjoy doing most while you are on holidays?

§  Discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of going abroad on holidays.

§  Where did you go sightseeing in summer?

3. Talk about the pros and cons of living in a city. Include this information:

§  advantages of  living in a city,

§  disadvantages of living in a city.

§  Where would you like to live? Why?

 4. You have read a very interesting book.

§   Talk about the plot of the book  and its main characters.

§  Which character made an impression on you? Describe his appearance, behaviour and personality. Explain why you like or dislike this character.

§  Say whom you would advise to read this book to? Why?

. 5.  Imagine that you are going on a speaking tour   to teach people about Ukraine.

§  How will you describe Ukrainian people, their customs and traditions?

§  Who of the Ukrainian celebrities will you speak about? Why?

§  What items would you bring to show people? How do these items represent Ukraine?

1.     Each modern invention has its advantages and disadvantages. The Internet has changed the world greatly.

§  Speak about opportunities that the Internet gives.

§  Explain why the Internet is so popular with teenagers.

§  Are there any negative things about the Internet? If yes, what are they?

      7. Every Ukrainian teenager has responsibilities at school and at home.

§  What are your responsibilities at home?

§  What are your responsibilities at school?

§  Which responsibilities are your favourite ? Which do you dislike doing?

      8. Talk about the greatest teacher you have ever had.

§  Describe her/his  appearance. Explain why you choose him/her.

§  Tell about her/his methods of teaching. Say how you can use what she/he taught you.

§  Conclude how she/he has influenced your life.

.     9.  Talk about  the climate change in the world.

§  Describe the most harmful influences of human activities on the environment.

§  Say what will happen if we do not take any action. Explain.

§  Explain what a teenager can personally do to be more environmentally-friendly.

     10.  The mass media are currently being talked about by many people in Ukraine.

§  Say what media are the most popular with adults and teenagers in our country. Give your comments on the following item.

§  Say which media you prefer.  Speak about your favourite channel/radio programme/newspaper.

§  Express your opinion on the importance of the media in the society.

   11. Are you a cinema-goer? Perhaps you prefer watching a film at home.

§   Explain your preferences.

§   Talk about a film you have watched recently. Say what happened in the film and who the heroes were.

§  Who starred in the film? Did you like how he/she acted?

§  Conclude if the film is worth watching.

.    12. There are many holidays in Ukraine.

§  What’s the most important one for our country?

§  Why do people celebrate this holiday?

§  What is the most important holiday for your family? Why?

.     13. Imagine you are going on holiday to Great Britain.

§   Say what sightseeing places you would like to visit.

§   Say where you will stay at during your travel.

§   Mention means of transport you’ll go by.

  .  14.  Imagine you are giving a presentation on the theme “What makes a good school?”

        Decide what is more important for a good school

§  modern well-equipped classrooms,

§  good sports facilities

§  or  hard-working students and friendly  qualified staff.

       15. Imagine that Ukraine has decided to colonize a new planet and you are one of five

               Ukrainians to go into space.

§  You can take only five things with you. What will you take?

§  What will you miss most about Ukraine?

§  What are the first three things you will do on the planet?

       16. Your parents influence you and your personality.

§  Are you like your mother or father? Do you take after your mother or father?

§  What features of character do you share with your mother or father? What makes you  different from them?

§  Who has more influence on you? Your mother or father? Explain.

        17. Imagine that your friend can’t decide whether to buy a computer or not. Persuade

             him/her to do it.

§  Explain what your friend may use a computer for.

§  Advise him/her where he/she can buy the newest model of computers and have a bargain.

§  Say whether the use of a computer can do any harm to a teenager.

    18. Your classmates decided to make a presentation of   English holidays and celebrations.

§  Decide which holiday you’ll talk about. Why?

§  What way will you make a presentation of the holiday? How will you make   students interested in it?

§  Tell what students will learn from your presentation.

19.  A foreign visitor has only a day to spend in your country.

§  Where should this visitor go on that day?

§  What dishes should he or she eat?

§  What souvenirs should the visitor take back to his or her country?

20. Sport is very important for young generation as well as for adults.

§  What sport is favourite in Ukraine? Why do you think so?

§  Which is your favourite sport? Why? Are you a sports fan or do you play any sport?

§  What are the advantages of keeping fit?