Section 2. Multiple choice. Listen to the story and decide which of these statements are true and which of them are false. Mark your answers on the Answer Sheet.
7. Simon was ….:
a) on the island; b) in the bathing-pool;
c) in the jungle; d) in the mountains.
8. His eyes were so bright that everybody thought him to be …:
a) gay and wicked; b) ill-tempered and wicked;
c) gay and smart; d) witty and bright.
9. Simon went where …. led him:
a) the just perceptible path; b) the country road;
c) the narrow lane; d) the motorway.
10. When Simon came to a place where more sunshine fell, he found the space walled with:
a) fruit trees; b) ever-green hedges;
c) dark aromatic bushes; d) pale flowers.
ІІI. ПИСЬМО
1. Entertainers such as actors, singers, and comedians contribute as much to society as professionals such as doctors, engineers, and teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
2. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
3. “A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.” Alexander Pope. Do we learn more from finding out that we have made mistakes or from our successful actions?
ІV. ГОВОРІННЯ
1. In today’s world, taking care of your body has become very important as more and more people choose not to smoke, exercise regularly, and are very careful about the types of food they put in their body. Becoming a vegetarian is an increasingly popular lifestyle decision all over the world.
· What is the effect of consuming meat on our bodies?
· What is the effect of consuming meat on the environment?
· What are the challenges of being a vegetarian in Ukraine? How do Ukrainians typically view vegetarians?
2. Imagine you had the chance to change any historical event. However, this action would create a chain reaction which would result in your never being born.
· What event would you change? Why?
· What would be the consequences of you never being born?
· Is it better to sacrifice one person for the benefit of all or not?
3. Mahatma Gandhi said,: “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
· What is your opinion of this statement?
· Is there a time when you have forgiven someone even though is was difficult?
· Do you regret your decision? Why or why not?
4. Many people are distrustful of modern medicine. They believe that natural medicines from herbs and plants work much better.
· Do you think that using natural medicine is a valid form of treatment? Why or why not?
· Some argue that laughter is a better cure than any medicine. Do you agree? Why or why not?
· Some say that curing illnesses is more mental than physical? Do you agree? To what extent?
5. It is said that the first impressions are the most important. Perhaps for this reason, both men and women spend a lot of time and money on their appearance in an attempt to keep up with the latest trends.
· How does beauty affect one’s success in life?
· What are the different standards of beauty in Ukraine for men and women?
· Is there more pressure on women to modify their appearance than men?
6. Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home country.
· Why do some students study abroad?
· How could studying abroad be viewed as a waste of time?
· How can a student make the most out of his or her abroad?
7. Choosing a career path can be a difficult decision.
· What should be one’s motivation in choosing a career path?
· When you have a family to support, is it fair to choose a job that gives you personal satisfaction even if the salary is lower than other available jobs?
· How can people balance their professional and personal lives?
8. Franklin D. Roosevelt declared, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”.
· What do you think of this quote?
· What phobias do you have?
· How do you handle fear?
9. “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a popular idiom.
· How do you interpret this phrase?
· Describe a time when you misjudged someone or something based on appearances.
· What value do you think our culture places on appearances, and is it appropriate? Explain.
10. It has been said that “not everything that is learned is contained in books”.
· Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books.
· In your opinion, which is more important? Why?
· What is one skill you have learned without books? Describe a time when it helped you.
11. Globalization describes the process by which regional economies, societies, and cultures connect through communication, transportation, and trade. This process has sped up greatly over the last two decades.
· What advances in communication have caused globalization to speed up?
· What roles have travel played in the globalization of world economies?
· How can globalization positively affect different countries? How can it negatively affect them?
12. Much effort has been made lately to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
· Is this a positive development?
· Whom does it benefit and whom does it harm?
· How could this be accomplished and what are potential obstacles?
13. Websites, magazines, and television shows are free to say anything about celebrities and public figures – even if it’s not true.
· Is this practice fair?
· Why is the public so fascinated with the private details of famous people’s lives?
· Would you be willing to trade privacy for fame? Explain your reasons.
14. Some people believe that violent films and video games make our society more violent.
· Do you think there is a connection between violence in the media and violence in real life?
· Should there be greater restrictions on portraying violence in films and games?
· Do you enjoy watching films or playing video games that have violent content?
15. Social networking websites like Vkontakte and Facebook are incredibly popular, but some are concerned that young people are being too free with their personal information.
· What information about yourself are you comfortable with sharing on the Internet.
· Do you think people are being careless about their private lives?
· What are the possible consequences, good or bad, of so much online sharing?
16. Some educators value math and science more than the humanities (e.g. literature, music, and history).
· Why do you think they feel this way and do you agree with them? Explain.
· What would life be without the arts?
· Should everyone be required to study them? Why?
17. Each year the world of sports, journalism, and pop culture pay great attention to various high- profile, international athletic competitions such as World Cup, Australian Open, and the Olympic Games. Countries spend millions of dollars vying for the opportunities to host these events.
· In your opinion, is it good or bad that Ukraine hosted EuroCup 2012 with Poland?
· Who came to Ukraine for the tournament? How were they received?
· What benefits does Ukraine reap from the competition? Was it worth the money and work?
18. With all the pressures of the modern world, time is an important factor in our lives today. How does time impact your life?
· Do you have enough time to do all things you’d like to do in your life?
· How do you prioritize your time to accomplish the things that are most important to you?
· Do you follow a strict schedule and calendar, or do you “take life as it comes”? What are the advantages and disadvantages of your approach?
19. Text messaging has become so ubiquitous that there are even contests in which money is given away to the “texter” who sends the fastest SMSs. Many people have mobile phones which offer quick and inexpensive access to the internet where they can frequently update their profiles to let everyone know what they’re doing.
· How has this ability to almost instantaneously share information changed our lives?
· What are the advantages and disadvantages of being able to get immediate updates on our acquaintances’ lives?
· Tell about a situation where the ability to find or share information quickly has hurt you or someone you know.
20. We all try to avoid illness through healthy daily habits and diets. When we get ill, most of us go to the doctor for advice or prescription medicines.
· What preventative measures do you take to maintain your health?
· How do different cultures approach health care? Compare and contrast Ukrainian health care with another culture.
· In your opinion, do people rely too much on pharmaceuticals?
