Устная часть экзамена по английскому языку

Устная часть экзамена по английскому языку

Составлено Ганзиковой В. Д. в 2015 у. г.

Task1. Variant 1.

A VERY MODERN PICTURE

A rich American went to Paris and bought a picture from a modern painter. He went back to his hotel and was going to hang the picture on the wall of his sitting-room; but he could not tell which the top was and which the bottom of the picture was. He turned the picture this way and that, but he could not tell which the top was and which the bottom was.

At last he thought of a plan. He hung the picture in his sitting-room, ordered dinner for two persons and invited the painter to the meal.

When the painter came, the American said nothing to him about the picture.

As the painter was eating his soup, he looked at the picture many times. As he ate his fish, he looked at the picture again. When the fruit came, he rose and walked up to the picture to have a better look at it. At last when they were having their coffee, he understood what was wrong.

“My friend,” he said, “my picture is upside-down.”

“Upside-down? It can’t be!” said the American. “Why didn’t you tell me that before?”

“Well, you see, I was not sure myself,” said the painter. (205)

Task 2.

• Price for one tour

• Dates for departure

• Hotel facilities

• City tours included

• Any discounts

EXAMPLE:

1. Good morning! I would like to buy a tour to Spain in your agency?

Could you answer some of my questions, please?

1. What is the price of the tour for one person?

2. When are the dates for departure?

3. What facilities does the hotel have?

4. Are city tours included?

5. Are there any discounts for children under 5?

7. Thank you for information.

Task 3.

• When you took the photo

• What/who is in the photo

• What is happening

• Why you took the photo

• Why you decided to show the picture to your friend

PICTURE1.

EXAMPLE

1. 1) There are three photos in front of me. But I have chosen photo number 1.

2) I have taken this photo when I went to China in February.

3) It was the celebration of a New Year.

4) In the streets and in the squires of the capital there was a festival with huge figures of dragons.

5) People operated with those great figures.

7) Dragons were bright and colourful.

8) Sometimes it seemed to me they were alive.

9) I took this photo because I was very impressed by the sights.

10) It doesn’t look like the celebration of a New Year in my country.

11) I decided to show this photo to my friend because she is going to make a report about

celebration of New Year in different countries.

12) She asked me to show her some photos and share my impressions with her.

13) It was pleasant for me to help my friend.

PICTURE 2.

1. There are three photos in front of me. But I have chosen photo number 2 because it’s my best remembrance of my holiday with Mum in Greece.

2. In this photo you can see my Mum.

3. She looked out of the window of an ancient Greek house which was built on the hill.

4. Mother wanted to pretend her as a citizen of that small town.

5. From this place there is a beautiful sight of the sea.

6. On the right-hand side you can see modern Greek town situated in a picturesque valley between mountains.

7. I like to take photos of such landscapes.

8. When we came back my friend came to see me and she asked me to show her photos of my trip.

9. I did it with great pleasure.

10. My friend liked the photos, especially this one.

11. She said that it was like a postcard.

12. It was pleasant to hear that.

Task4.

• Give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• Say what the pictures have in common;

• Say in what way the pictures are different;

• Say which of the activities presented in the pictures you’d prefer

• Explain why

Task1. Variant 2.

The world of American cinema is so far-reaching a topic that it deserves, and often receives, volumes of its own. Hollywood (in Los Angeles, California), of course, immediately comes to mind, as do the many great directors, actors and actresses it continues to attract and produce. But then, one also thinks of the many independent studios throughout the country, the educational and documentary series and films, the socially-relevant tradition in cinema, and the film departments of universities, such as the University of Southern California (USC), the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) or New York University.

For over 50 years, American films have continued to grow in popularity throughout the world. Television has only increased this popularity.

The great blockbusters of film entertainment that stretch from “Gone with the Wind” to “Star Wars” receive the most attention. A look at the prizes awarded at the leading international film festivals will also demonstrate that as an art form, the American film continues to enjoy considerable prestige. Even when the theme is serious or, as they say, “meaningful”, American films remain “popular”. In the past decade, films which treated the danger of nuclear power and weapons, alcoholism, divorce, inner-city blight, the effects of slavery, the plight of Native Americans, poverty and immigration have all received awards and international recognition. (218)

Task2.

• Suggestered tours

• The price of the tour per person

• Days of staying in the country

• Dates of departure

• Any city tours

Task 3.

• When you took the photo

• What/who is in the photo

• What is happening

• Why you took the photo

• Why you decided to show the picture to your friend

Task4.

• Give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• Say what the pictures have in common;

• Say in what way the pictures are different;

• Say which of the activities presented in the pictures you’d prefer

• Explain why

Task 1. Variant 3.

AMERICANS ON THE MOVE

A history of Travel

The history of the United States is a story of people on the move. The Native Americans came to North America many thousands of years ago. Some of them built villages and stayed there, but many moved from place to place. They followed the buffalo and lived in tents.

The first travellers from Europe came to live in an unknown land. At first they stayed near the coast, but then a few brave men went west, far into the country. Two of them were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. In 1804, they started on their long journey from St. Louis, Missouri, to the Pacific Ocean. They followed the Missouri River west, went across the Rocky Mountains and followed the Columbia River to the Pacific. Then they turned around and travelled back to St. Louis. It was a very long journey.

During the next 150 years, millions of poor people came from the old cities of Europe.

They built the new cities of the U. S. and farmed the land. However, they did not always stay in their new cities or on their farms. Many people moved on, deeper and deeper into the new land.

Some followed religious leaders like Joseph Smith. He and his followers, known as the Mormons, built Salt Lake City in Utah. Others went to look for gold. After the California Gold Rush in 1849, San Francisco grew from a village to a city in only a few years.

Task 2.

• Dates of departure

• Hours in the flight

• Opportunities of the hotel for small children under 5

• Temperature during the day

• Conditioner in the rooms

Task3.

• When you took the photo

• What/who is in the photo

• What is happening

• Why you took the photo

• Why you decided to show the picture to your friend

Task4.

• Give a brief description of the photos (action, location)

• Say what the pictures have in common;

• Say in what way the pictures are different;

• Say which of the activities presented in the pictures you’d prefer

• Explain why

Task1. Variant4

AUTOMOBILES

Why do Americans like automobiles more than other things? Is it because they need them? Maybe, in many places in the U. S., people can travel only by car. Maybe it’s because of the cars’ wonderful names – Cadillac, Pontiac, Buick, and Chevrolet. Or maybe it’s because many American cars are so big and beautiful. Americans are buying more small cars now, but their cars are often much bigger than foreign ones.

There are 160 million automobiles on American roads. Some people feel that there are too many. They are tired of waiting in traffic jams. They can never find a place to park.

It’s too late now. You can’t take the cars away. Most modern cities have many big roads, but few trains or buses. Modern houses are often a long way from schools and stores. Cars are necessary to many people now.

Detroit is the centre of the American automobile industry. The factory managers of Detroit understand that most Americans want to buy new cars often. Many families sell their old car once a year and buy another. They want the newest and the best.

Automobiles can tell you a lot about people. For example the fast little sports car belongs to a young businesswoman. She works in the centre of a large city. She needs to drive quickly and park easily. The big old-fashioned pick-up truck with the broken door belongs to a farmer who lives miles away from town. (242)

Task2.

You have seen the advertisement of Sport Master Store. You need to buy sport clothes for skiing in the mountains. Ask 5 direct questions:

• Address of the store

• Hours of work

• Sport equipment (skies, shoes)

• Warm suits (colours)

• Price & discounts

Task3.

• When you took the photo

• What/who is in the photo

• What is happening

• Why you took the photo

• Why you decided to show the picture to your friend

Task4.

Task1. Variant5.

WILD AMERICA

The United States is a large country with many different natural wonders. It goes from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to the islands of Hawaii in the Pacific, and from cold, snowy northern Alaska to sunny Florida in the southeast. The U.S. has almost every kind of weather. Also; it has many kinds of land – rocky coasts, dry empty deserts, powerful rivers, wide plains and grasslands, lakes of all sizes, high mountains, great forests, sunny beaches, and lands of endless winter.

More than 235 million people live in the U. S. but the country is very big, so there still a lot of open space and natural scenery outside the cities. Americans have tried to save many of the most beautiful wild areas of the United States. There are more than three hundred national seashores, national forests, and recreation areas. The Grand Canyon, Yosemite Valley, and Yellow Stone are among famous national parks. National forests are areas like the great redwood forests of the Pacific Northwest. National seashores protect coastal areas and keep them open for the public to enjoy. Recreation areas include lakes and parks in and around the cities such as the Golden Gate Recreation Area near San Francisco. These places are popular for boating, swimming, and other outdoor activities. There are also many state parks and forest areas. In these parks and wild lands, you can enjoy the beauty and power of wild America.

Task3.

• When you took the photo

• What/who is in the photo

• What is happening

• Why you took the photo

• Why you decided to show the picture to your friend

Task1. Variant6.

THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN.

By this time the reader has understood that the young man, who was sleeping with his hands around the dog’s neck, was Maurice Gerald. When he woke up, he felt much better. But still he couldn’t walk. He knew that Tara would protect him, but the dog couldn’t carry him, then he had an idea. He wrote some words on a piece of paper, tied it around the dog’s neck and told him to run home.

“And now, when the dog is not here,” said Maurice, “I must protect myself against the coyotes. I am sure they will come as soon as they see that I am alone.”

A big tree stood near him. The tree had two thick branches. Maurice took off the cloak he was wearing and tied it to these branches. Then, with much difficulty, he climbed up the tree and settled on his cloak. Coyotes could not climb trees, he knew it. So he was quite safe now.

The Coyotes came soon. They tried to jump and climb the tree, but soon they saw that they could not reach the man. So they sat or lay down under the tree and began to wait. A long time passed, and Maurice felt that he was thirsty again. Every minute he was more and more thirsty; he could not think about anything else. The stream was near, but he could not get down.

Task2.

Task3.

• When you took the photo

• What/who is in the photo

• What is happening

• Why you took the photo

• Why you decided to show the picture to your friend