№ 1
1.
How many lessons do you usually
have?
We
have six or seven lessons a day.
2.
What subjects do you find most difficult?
The
most difficult subjects for me are history, geography and the like, the
subjects for which you have to read and remember so much as I don't have very
good memory.
3.
What is your favourite week day? Why do you like it.
My
favourite week day is Wednesday. I like it because we have only 6 lessons, not
7 and I don't have any extra classes. I can spare some time for my hobby.
4.
What sport facilities do you have at your school?
We
have a gym, a skating rink and a basketball court.
5.
Do you think school uniform is necessary or not?
I
think it is necessary because there is some bullying about clothes at school.
Some children can't afford fashionable clothes and are bullied. Uniform can
help to solve this problem.
6.
What would you advise your friends to improve their English?
I
would advise him/her to watch films in English and to have a foreign pen
friend.
№2
1.
How often do you go to the cinema?
Unfortunately,
we don't have a cinema here. So, I go to the cinema very seldom, once every
three or four months in Tambov.
2.
What kinds of films do you like
most?
I
like adventure films most. They make my monotonous life more interesting.
3.
Why do you think many people
prefer watching films at home?
I
think many people prefer watching films at home because they don't have to pay
for the tickets and you've got more comfort. You can even lie on the sofa if
you like.
4.
What do you like to do in your
free time?
I
like watching films on the Internet with my friend. We make a home cinema for
ourselves, buy plenty of snacks beforehand and enjoy films chewing something.
Then we discuss them.
5.
How can films in English help
students to improve their English?
I
think films in English help to improve students' listening skills first.
Besides, they can help to expand their vocabulary. They can learn new words by
watching films as it is often clear what the word means from what you see on
the screen.
6.
What film would you recommend your
friend see and why?
I
would recommend my friends see the film Titanic. They like romantic love
films. And it is a very beautiful love story. Besides, it is really
spectacular. It is full of great special effects. And the acting is wonderful
too.
№3
1.What kinds of books do you like
to red?
My
favourite kind of books is adventure
stories. I like adventure stories because they make my monotonous life more
exciting and interesting, give me an opportunity to travel around the world.
2.Who
is your favourite writer?
My
favourite writer is Mayne Reid. I adore his adventure novels.
3.
How often do you borrow books from the library?
I
never borrow books from the library now. I read books on the Internet now. You
can find any book there. You just type in its title and and it is found almost
in no time.
4.
Why do teenagers read less and
less now?
Teenagers
read less now as they have far more ways to entertain themselves. We have an
opportunity to play computer games, listen to countless number of songs and watch
any films we like on the Internet.
5.
How can reading English books help
students improve their English?
I
think reading English books can help students expand their vocabulary, they can
learn new words by reading as it is often clear what the word means from the
context.
6.What
book would you recommend your friend to read for pleasure and why?
I
would recommend him/her Headless Horseman by Mayne Reid. It is easy to read and
the plot is very interesting and exciting.
№4
1.
Who usually does the shopping in your
family?
It
is usually me who does the shopping in my family. My parents give me a shopping
list and I buy everything we need.
2.
What can you buy in your nearest
shopping centre?
In
our nearest shopping centre we can buy all kinds of food, household chemicals,
bath and body products and cosmetics.
3.
How often do you usually go
shopping?
I
usually go shopping twice a week with a long shopping list: on Wednesday and
Saturday.
But
I also go to the shop whenever I feel like eating something special.
4.
Why are shopping centres so
popular nowadays?
I
think they are so popular because you can buy different kinds of products all
in one place. You don't have to go to many kinds of shops around the town. It
saves your time and even money as you don't spend money on transport.
5.
Why do some people hate shopping?
I
think some people hate shopping because it is very tiresome sometimes. When you
buy clothes for example, you have to try on a lot of things before you find one
that suits and fits you.
6.
What time would you recommend that
busy people go shopping?
As
there are very many people at shops in the evening on weekdays after the
working day is over I would recommend that busy people do the shopping early in
the morning at the weekends. During the weekends many people prefer sleeping
till late hours so shops are not crowded early in the morning. So if they want
to save time, it is the best time.
№ 5
1.
How much free time do you have on
weekdays?
I
have very little free time on weekdays as I have six or seven lessons plus one or
two extra classes a day, besides we are given a lot of homework as we are
getting ready to take our school-leaving exams.
2.
How do you and your friends
usually spend your free time?
We
like whatching films on the Internet. We make a home cinema for ourselves at
somebody's home, buy plenty of snacks beforehand and enjoy films chewing
something. Then we discuss them.
3.
Who do you prefer to spend your free time with?
I
prefer to spend my free time with my best friend. We have a lot in common. We
like the same kinds of books, films, music and even food. So it is easy to
find something to do interesting for both of us.
4.
What after-school activities do you take part in?
I
am very health-conscious, try to live a healthy life-style and do sports.
That's why I do athletics at a school athletic club.
5.
Do you think everyone should find some time for doing sports, why?
Yes,
I think everyone should find some time for doing sports as it helps you to stay
healthy and slim. Health is the most important thing in your life. And if you
are slim and look attractive, you feel confident and are more successful in
your career.
6.
What hobby would you do if you had more free time?
If
I had more free time, I would attend dance classes. I like dancing very much
and all my friends say I dance very beautifully.
№ 6
1.
What is your favourite season?
My
favourite season is summer. There are so many things you can do in summer! The
weather is hot and sunny. You can swim, lie in the sun and get a beautiful tan.
2.
Where do you usually spend your summer holidays?
I
usually spend my summer holidays at the seaside. I am always tired after a
school year as I study hard. So I like to relax lying in the sun on the beach
and swimming in the sea.
3.
What do you like to do during your winter holidays?
During
my winter holidays I prefer skating. We have a good skating-rink near our
school. My friends and I usually meet there at the weekends and skate. It is
great fun!
4.
How often do you and your family travel?
We
travel almost every year. We enjoy travelling and can afford it as my parents
have a good and well-paid job.
5.
What kind of transport do you find the most convenient? Why?
I believe, the best means of transport is
your own car. First, you don't have to wait for your bus or train at the
station. It saves your time. Second, you can choose the route yourself to take
the most of your trip and enjoy most picturesque places. Besides, you can stop
any time you feel tired to stretch your legs after a long sitting or have a
bite if you are hungry.
6. What place in your country would you recommend a foreign
visitor to visit?
There are a lot of places worth visiting in Russia. But if
it is the first visit to Russia, I would recommend to visit Moscow. First,
there are a lot of places which are symbols of the country there, like Red
Square and St Basil's Cathedral.
Besides, it is a cultural centre
too. There are a lot of museums, art galleries and theatres there.
№ 7
1.
Where would you like
to live: in a big city or in the country?
I would like to live in a big city as there are more
opportunities to entertain yourself, to get a good education and find a
well-paid job there.
2.
What are the
advantages of living in the country?
In the country the air is cleaner as there are fewer cars
and factories there that pollute the air and there is less noise too.
3. What is the main ecological problem in the place where
you live?
I think the main ecological problem in my town is litter.
It is everywhere: on the streets, in the forests and in the river. It is very dangerous
for animals: they can eat poisonous litter or hurt themselves with glass and
the like.
4. Do you and your friends care about ecological problems
and why?
Yes, my friends and I care about ecological problems
because the pollution of the environment affect people's health too. It can
cause different dangerous diseases like cancer.
5. Have you ever taken part in any ecological projects at
school?
Yes, I took part in a project the aim of which was to show
how people can reduce the amount of domestic rubbish, like giving a second life
to old things, avoiding buying lots of packaging and so on.
6. What would you advise a person who would like to improve
ecological situation in his / her home town?
I would advise him/her not to use a car too often, not to
drop litter everywhere and try to reduce the amount of domestic rubbish.
№8
1.
How many classes do
you usually have a day?
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2.
What sport facilities
to you have in your school?
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3.
What clubs and
societies can you attend in your school?
The students have an opportunity to attend an athletic and
football clubs, school band club and handicraft club.
4.
What school events
like concerts and performances do you usually have during the year?
We have concerts before such bank holidays as Victory Day,
Women day, Defender of the fatherland day. We also have a theatrical
performance with Father Frost and Snow Maiden before the New Year's day. We
also act out short plays in English.
5.Do you enjoy taking parts in these events and why?
Yes, I like taking part in these events. First, it helps to
develop our creativity and it makes our school life more interesting too.
6.
What event would you
recommend organising at your school and why?
I would recommend organising a fashion show as there are a
lot of talented students attending a handicraft club at our school. They make
really beautiful clothing items there which are worth seeing.
№ 9
1.
When do you get up on
weekdays?
My school starts at 8.30. But I usually get up early, at
6.30 as I am health-conscious and try to live a healthy lifestyle, so I do
morning exercises and cook a healthy breakfast for myself.
2.
What do you prefer to
eat for breakfast in the morning?
I usually eat porridge, cereal with fruit, cottage cheese
or yoghurt for breakfast.
3.
How long does it take
you to get to school?
I live not far from school. It usually takes me 15 minutes
to walk there.
4.
What part of the day
is your favourite: morning, afternoon or evening? Why?
My favourite time of the day is evening when the homework
is already done and I can spare some time for my hobby.
5.
What do you do to help
your parents about the house?
I usually do the shopping, do the washing up after dinner,
take out the rubbish and clean my room.
6.
What would you
recommend teenagers who are often late for school?
I would recommend them to pack their school bag and prepare
their uniform for the next day in the evening and not to stay up late so as not
to be sleepy in the morning.
№ 10
1.
How old are you?
I am fifteen years old.
2.
When did you get your
first mobile phone?
I got my first mobile phone when I was eleven
years old.
3.
What do you usually
use your mobile phone for?
I use my mobile phone not only to call my friends and
parents and write them SMS. I also take photos with it and browse the Internet
for information and visit social networking sites.
4.
How do you feel when
you forget your mobile at home?
I usually feel nervous when I forget my mobile at home. I
am afraid I am dependent on it already.
5.
Do you think it's
right mobile phones are not allowed in some schools.
I think it is right that mobile phones are not allowed in
some schools because students use their phones even during the lessons and
don't pay much attention to studying.
6.
In which places would
you recommend people switch off or turn down their phones and why?
I would recommend people switch off their phones at the
theatre, cinema or concert hall as their ringing may prevent people from
enjoying the performance or film.
№ 11
1.
How old are you?
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2.
How much time do you
spend on the Internet every day?
I spend plenty of time on the Internet every day: about
three hours daily.
3.
What do you use the
Internet for?
I use it for many purposes. I read books on the net, we do
a lot of tests for school online, I communicate with friends on the social
networking sites and also buy things in Internet shops.
4.
What do you do in
Information technology and Computer studies lessons?
We learn how to use text editors and drawing programmes, to
work with electronic tables and make computer presentations.
5.
Why are computer skills
useful for everyone?
Computer skills are useful for everyone as computers are
used in all spheres of our life now: we can't do without computers at work now,
we can also make an arrangement to see a doctor or to apply for a job on the
Internet and so on.
6.
What would you
recommend a person who spend too much time on the Internet?
I would recommend him/her to have a very good anti-virus
programme on the computer, be very careful leaving personal information on the
Internet sites, make pauses and do some exercises for eyes regularly.
№ 12
1.
What is your favourite
school subject?
My favourite school subject is English. I enjoy studying
English. I like the way it sounds. I enjoy listening to songs and watching
films in English.
2.
When did you start
learning English?
I started learning it when I was in the second form of
primary school, at the age of 8.
3.
What do you do at your
English lessons?
We read texts and to different types of tasks to them,
write dictations, letters and essays, do different kinds of listening tasks,
act out short dialogues and do grammar exercises.
4.
Do you find learning
easy or difficult and why?
I think Learning English and other foreign languages is
rather difficult. You have to remember so many words! It takes a lot of time to
learn them. But it is interesting at the same time.
5.
What other foreign
language would you like to learn and why?
I would like to learn Japanese. As I like Japan very much
and would like to visit it some day. There is a kind of mystery in it I want
to uncover.
6.
What would you
recommend a person do to improve his / her English?
I would advise him/her to watch films in English and to
have a foreign pen friend.
№ 13
1.
What do you enjoy
doing in your free time?
I enjoy watching films on TV or on the Internet in my free
time.
2.How often do you go to the cinema or to the theatre?
Unfortunately, we don't have a cinema here. So, I go to the
cinema very seldom, once every three or four months in Tambov.
3.
How much time do you
usually watch TV every day?
I don't spend much time watching TV. It is usually one
hour a day on week days and about three hours a day on Saturday and Sunday,
that is about 11 hours a week. I cannot afford more as I am very busy preparing
for my school-leaving exams. Besides, I don't think watching much television is
safe for your health.
4.
What TV programmes are
popular in your family?
My parents prefer watching news and sports programmes. I
like musical programmes and programmes about travelling. And and all of us like
watching films.
5.
Do you prefer TV or
the Internet? Why?
I prefer the Internet as I can watch any programme I like
any time without any schedule.
6.
What TV programme
would you recommend your friend watch? Why?
I would recommend her to watch the programme about
travelling with Dmitriy Krylov. She likes travelling and he tells many
interesting things about places worth visiting.
№ 14
1.
How long have you been
living in your town?
I have been living in Morshansk for all my life, that is 15
years.
2.
What is the place
where you live famous for?
There are a few things my town is famous for. First of all,
it is our beautiful Troitsky Cathedral. It is hard to believe, but it is the
third largest cathedral in Russia! Besides, we have a very good Historical and
art museum rich in paintings of famous artists and unique ancient Russian
wooden sculpture.
3.
When was your city,
town or village founded?
It was founded in 1623. But it was a village then. It
became a town in 1779.
4.
What season is the
best for visiting your town and why?
I think the best season for visiting our town is late
spring. There is a lot of vegetation in out town. At this time the trees are in
blossom and the city is really beautiful. But it is not so hot as in summer
yet.
5.
What is your favourite
place in your town? Why do you like it?
My favourite place in my town is our pine-tree forest. It
is a very picturesque place. Besides, the air is so fresh there. I like to go
jogging there from spring to autumn and go skiing in winter.
6.
What place in your
home town would you recommed visiting.
I would recommend visiting our cathedral. It was
reconstructed not long ago. It became even more beautiful especially in the
evening when it is very beautifully illuminated.
№15
1.
What foreign languages
can you learn at your school?
Unfortunately we can learn only one foreign language at our
school: English.
2.How many English lessons a week do you have?
We have 3 English lessons a week.
3. For what reasons do people learn foreign languages
nowadays?
I think people learn foreign languages nowadays because
international relations in all spheres of economy are becoming stronger and
stronger. So, companies need specialists of all kinds with the knowledge of
foreign languages. That's why people who want to be successful in their career
study languages.
4.What is the most effective way to learn a foreign
language in your opinion?
The best way to learn a foreign language is to spend some
time in the country where people speak it of course.
5.
Do you think English
will be useful to you in the future? In what way?
Yes, I think English will be useful to me in the future as
I am going to work as a tourist guide and there are always a lot of foreigners
on excursions.
6.
What language would
you recommend your English speaking friend learn? Why?
I would recommend him/her to learn Russian. First, Russia
is now one of the most powerful countries in the world and besides, Russia is
rich in its culture and Russia's literature, plays, operas and films are very
popular all over the world.
№ 16
1.
What time do you
usually go to bed in the evening?
I am health-conscious and try to live a healthy life-style,
so I try not to go to bed too late. I am usually in bed at 10 pm.
2.
How much time do you
usually spend on your homework?
I spend a lot of time doing my homework: usually about 4
hours or even more. I have to spend much more time on my homework in the ninth
grade because I am getting ready to take my school-leaving exams.
3.
What sports do you do
regularly?
I just do my morning exercises every day for 15 minute or
so.
4.
What do you do to help
your parents about the house?
I usually do the shopping, do the washing up after dinner,
take out the rubbish and clean my room.
5.
How do you spend your
weekends?
We study on Saturday. So Sunday is my only day off. So I
try to get the most out of it. My best friend and I usually meet at noon at my
or her place and make a home cinema for ourselves. We buy plenty of snacks
beforehand and enjoy watching films on the Internet chewing something! After
that we discuss the film and everything that happened to us during the week.
6.
What would you like to
change in your daily routine?
I would like to have less homework and more free time for
my hobbies.
№17
1.What grade are you in?
I am in the ninth grade.
2.
How many classes a day
do you usually have?
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3.
What sports facilities
are there at your school?
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4.
What is your school
uniform like?
We don't have a uniform at our school, just a dress code.
Boys must wear black suits and one-colour shirts, girls wear black skirts or
trousers, black blazers and one-colour blouses.
5.
What school events do
you have during the school year?
We have concerts before such bank holidays as Victory Day,
Women day, Defender of the fatherland day. We also have a theatrical
performance with Father Frost and Snow Maiden before the New Year's day. We also
act out short plays in English.
6.
What would you like to
improve in your school?
It would be nice to have more parties and discos than we do
now. We are too focused on studying and lack entertainment. I believe that too
much work and no fun is not very good for students' health.
№ 18
1.
How old are you?
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2.
How many times a week
do you do sports?
I do athletics at our school athletic club three times a
week.
3. What sport is the most popular with teenagers in your
region?
I believe the most popular sport with teenagers is
athletics. There are many sport clubs where you can do athletics. Our local
authorities also hold different athletics competitions quite regularly.
Besides, fitness training is also popular among teenagers. Girls like attending
non-equipment fitness group classes, boys prefer equipment-based workouts at a
gym.
4.What sport facilities are available in the place where
you live?
We have a stadium, a skating-rink, a fitness centres and a
swimming pool
5. Why do you think it is important to keep fit?
I think it is important to keep fit because it it helps
you to stay healthy and slim. Health is the most important thing in your life.
And if you are slim and look attractive, you feel confident and are more
successful in your career.
6.What would you recommend a person who wants to keep fit?
I would recommend him/her to do sports regularly and keep
to a healthy diet, eat more fruit and vegetables and avoid products containing
much fat and sugar.
№19.
1. How many lessons of PE (physical education) do you have
a week?
We have three lessons of PE a week at school.
2.
What sports facilities
do you have in your school?
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3.
What sport do you do
regularly?
I do athletics three times a week at our school athletic
club.
4.What winter sports are popular with you and your friends?
We like skating very much. We often meet at our school
skating rink and skate together. It is great fun!
5.Would you like to do any extreme kinds of sports? Why?
I would not like to do any extreme sports. They are very
dangerous for your health. You can hurt yourself badly doing such kinds of
sports.
6.
What would you
recommend to a teenager who wants to be healthy and fit?
I would recommend him /her to do sports regularly and keep
to a healthy diet, eat more fruit and vegetables and avoid food containing much
fat and sugar.
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