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C2.
Student Card.
Task 1
Give a talk about weather and climate.
Remember to say:
- how we get the information about the weather
- what is climate, speak about the climate in Russia
- climatic changes - the greenhouse effect
You will have to talk for 1,5-2 minutes. The
examiner will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask
you some questions.
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C2. Student Card.
Task 1
Give a talk about the environment and ecological
problems.
Remember to say:
- about different types of pollution and destruction
of wildlife
- about the greenhouse effect, the global warming and
the holes in the ozone layer
- what we should (not) do not to turn planet into a
rubbish dump
You will have to talk for 1,5-2 minutes. The
examiner will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask
you some questions.
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C2. Student Card.
Task 1
Give a talk about the largest part of the UK -
England.
Remember to say:
- about its capital, population and scenery
- the regions of England
- what the regions are famous for
You will have to talk for 1,5-2 minutes. The
examiner will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask
you some questions.
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C2. Student Card.
Task 1
Give a talk about the places in London closely
connected with the Royal Family.
Remember to:
- mention the official residence, royal palaces, parks
and streets
- speak about the important monarchs – Henry VIII,
Elisabeth, Queen Victoria
- speak about the present monarch
You will have to talk for 1,5-2 minutes. The
examiner will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask
you some questions.
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C2. Student Card.
Task 1
Give a talk about William Shakespeare and his life.
Remember to speak about:
- Shakespeare’s life in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Shakespeare’s work in London and the Globe Theatre
- your favourite Shakespeare’s plays
You will have to talk for 1,5-2 minutes. The
examiner will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask
you some questions.
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C2. Student Card.
Task 1
Give a talk about Scotland.
Remember to say about:
- its geographical position, symbol and patron saint
- Scottish history and the fight for independence
- Scottish culture – tartans, Burns Night, the
Edinburgh Festival
You will have to talk for 1,5-2 minutes. The
examiner will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask
you some questions.
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C2. Student Card.
Task 1
Give a talk about Wales.
Remember to mention:
- some facts from the history of Wales
- Welsh nature versus big industrial cities
- the Welsh language and what Wales is famous for
You will have to talk for 1,5-2 minutes. The
examiner will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask
you some questions.
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C2. Student Card.
Task 1
Give a talk about the geographical position of the
USA.
Remember to mention:
- where the USA are situated, describe the scenery
- the mighty rivers, mountain chains, the Grand Canyon
- that the USA is a big melting pot
You will have to talk for 1,5-2 minutes. The
examiner will listen until you have finished. Then he/she
will ask you some questions.
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C2. Student Card.
Task 1
Give a talk about the political system of the USA.
Remember to mention:
- some facts from the US history – the Revolutionary
War, the creation of the Constitution
- the three branches of the US government – the
Congress, the President and his helpers, the Supreme Court
- some amendments to the Constitution
You will have to talk for 1,5-2 minutes. The
examiner will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask
you some questions.
