Remember to say:
• what modern gadgets people use at home and at work;
• how they have changed our life;
• what gadgets you can’t do without;
• what your attitude to modern electronic gadgets is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to tell you about modern electronic gadgets. It is an important topic nowadays.
* To tell the truth, people use different modern gadgets at home and at work. There are computers, smartphones, tablet PCs, and laptops. There are all those devices in my home, too.
* In my opinion, electronic gadgets have changed our life dramatically. They made it faster and easier to a certain extent. We can easily communicate, keep in touch, search the necessary information, read news, and watch movies online. That kind of thing.
* Honestly speaking, I can’t do without my smartphone. It has a lot of important information that I need every day even every minute. I never part with my phone. It’s a sort of addiction, I am afraid, though.
* My attitude to all electronic gadgets is positive, overall. I can’t imagine my life without them. I use them every day. They are very helpful in my activities at school and at home.
In conclusion I would like to say that in my opinion using mobile phones at school is normal. Electronic devices help us search solutions faster. It is for a good cause, I guess.
That’s all that I wanted to tell you about modern electronic gadgets.
* Лексика в предыдущем топике ELECTRONIC GADGETS
ENDANGERED ANIMALS
You are going to give a talk about endangered animals. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences).
Remember to say:
● what your favourite animals are, and why;
● what people should do to protect endangered animals;
● whether zoos are a good thing or not, and why.
● what your attitude to endangered animals is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I’m going to give a talk about endangered animals. Their list is getting longer and it makes many people worry.
* To tell the truth, my favorite animals are hamsters and cats. When I was little, I kept hamsters as pets. Then my parents bought me a cat. His name is Vaska. He is still living with us. I like him a lot. Hugging and patting him make me feel good.
* I think if people should take drastic steps to protect endangered animals. There is a special book called The Red List, where all endangered species are listed down. It’s forbidden to hunt those animals.
* I believe that zoos are necessary. They have more benefits than drawbacks. Zookeepers take care of them and feed them properly. There is also veterinary help in zoos. Their cages look like natural conditions. Each animal’s living quarters are made as close to the natural places they inhabit. It is very important for cities, in particular. Children and adults learn a lot about wild animals in zoos.
* In my opinion, we must protect all animals, no matter if they are endangered or not. My attitude is poor and sometimes I feel despaired. I wish I could help and save endangered animals. I am sure that people should stop killing endangered animals. Period.
That’s all I wanted to tell you about endangered animals.
ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
You are going to give a talk about ecological problems. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10—12 sentences).
Remember to say:
• why many people are concerned about the environment;
• what people can do to protect the environment;
• what influence of pollution on people’s health is;
• what your attitude to ecological problems is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to tell you about ecological problems. Those problems have become very essential to our life recently.
* In my opinion, nowadays, many people are concerned about the environment because deforestation, water and air pollution, waste and garbage accumulation, global warming, animal extinction begin to influence our life. They threaten our future. I’m sure industrial factories do the most harm in the world, though, and we have to solve this problem first of all. I mean it’s industrial pollution.
* Of course, there are many ecological organisations in the world. They stand out for protecting the ecology, recycling plastic, glass and litter, saving endangered animals, growing plants and so on. It is what all people can really do. Also, those organisations call on governments to pass strict laws against environmental violations. We all also can collect garbage separately, plant and grow trees, take part in volunteering. I suspect it’s not enough, though.
* To tell the truth, pollution seriously affects people’s health. We breathe exhaust fumes with lead and poisons in the air. Also, we eat contaminated food. Water becomes dirty and needs to be purified. Dirty air and water do harm to our health. It is dangerous to all people on the Earth.
* My attitude to ecological problems is very serious. My friends and I recycle paper and sort litter, plat trees, and volunteer in our local area. We ourselves can always help nature. On the other hand, though, I think we have to change the industrial influence on ecology and get rid of danger of industrial waste, because they are the main cause of pollution. All other of problems arise from it.
That’s all that I wanted to tell you about ecological problems.
Climate change, pollution, environmental degradation, and resource depletion:
Pollution, Global warming, Overpopulation, Waste disposal, Ocean acidification, Loss of biodiversity, Deforestation, Ozone layer depletion, Acid rain, Public health issues
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
You are going to give a talk about environmental problems. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10—12 sentences).
Remember to say:
● why it is important to protect the environment;
● what the most serious environmental problem is in the place where you live;
● what you and your classmates can do to help protect the environment.
● what your attitude to environmental problems is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to tell you about ecological problems. Those problems are becoming more and more disturbing nowadays.
* To my mind, protecting the environment is important because environment means our planet, the Earth. We no other Earth to live on, though. If we don’t care about it, we don’t care about ourselves. There are many serious threats like water and air pollution, waste accumulation, overfishing, soil degradation, global warming. Ice melting, and animal extinction. However, I guess all those problems are caused by overpopulation.
* I live in a big city. So the biggest problem is air pollution because of cars. They emit a lot of exhaust gases every day, every minute. The exhausts contain lead and other toxic substances. It doesn’t take a scientist to understand they do harm to our health. That’s the biggest problem we have in my local area.
* Honestly speaking, my classmates and I try our best to help to protect the environment. We collect garbage, separate the trash, plant trees, volunteer at school. We think, though, it’s not enough because factories produce more waste and trash than we can collect. People must change industries somehow. That’s the point.
* Overall, my attitude to environmental problems is very serious. They all are dangerous to our future. I would begin to solve them, though, another way. For example, it is necessary to find the initial cause and cope with it, because other problems seem to me secondary.
That’s all that I wanted to tell you about environmental problems.
Global Warming from Fossil Fuels, carbon dioxide increase, Increased emissions of greenhouse gases:
Food Waste, Biodiversity Loss, Plastic Pollution, Deforestation, Air Pollution, Melting Ice Caps and Sea Level Rise, Ocean Acidification, Agriculture, Food and Water Insecurity, Fast Fashion and Textile Waste, Overfishing, Cobalt Mining, Soil Degradation.
* Лексика в предыдущем топике ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS-2
You are going to give a talk about environmental problems. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not 2 minutes – 10—12 sentences.
Remember to say:
• why people worry about environmental problems nowadays;
• what the most serious environmental problem in the place where you live is;
• what young people can do to improve the ecological situation;
• what your attitude to environmental problems is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I’m going to give a talk about environmental problems. They are becoming more and more important in or life and will influence our future.
* It doesn’t take a scientist to understand that people worry about environmental problems because the Earth’s climate has already changed very much. We all know about the global warming and the serious problems which it causes, for example as hurricanes, droughts, ice melting, animal extinction and so on. The climate change makes us think more about the way we live now to save the planet for our future.
* Of course, my region also has some environmental problems. I live in (Moscow). There are different kinds of environmental pollution in the city, such as air, water, and land pollution as well as gas and carbon emissions. Parks and forests are full of plastic bottles, cans, and waste, even though they are cleaned regularly. Such litter also can be found in rivers and lakes in my region. But I personally consider exhaust gases from cars as the biggest problem for our health and future because there are a lot of poisonous things like lead in those traffic fumes.
* Every teenager can do something for our environment, undoubtedly. We can consume less products and clothes, separate trash, and do not waste water while brushing our teeth. Also, we can do a lot as volunteers, planting the trees and helping city authorities.
* A solution of each problem starts with your own attitude. My attitude is very determined, firm, and serious. I think we should admit that environmental problems exist and start solving them as soon as possible.
That’s all that I wanted to tell you about environmental problems.
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Now I’m going to talk about environmental problems. We all know about them and can see how they affect our life.
* To begin with, I’d like to say that more and more people are getting worried about environmental problems nowadays. Why? It’s easy. The Earth’s climate and resources have already changed significantly. A lot of people know about the global warming and pure water scarcity, about the serious consequences, like droughts, floods, hurricanes, ice melting, and the radical climatic change in some particular areas. The climate should make people think more about our lifestyle and our inheritance for the future generations.
* My city also has some environmental problems. There are different kinds of environmental pollution like air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution here. Woods around the city are full of used plastic bottles, and cans. Such litter also can be found in various rivers, channels, and lakes. Moreover, we face with deforestation in or region, too. New buildings take place of forests now. Road traffic, airport, railroads, manufacturing plants, construction, and demolition cause noise pollution. Many just sigh and say that this is the a typical big city life.
* To tell the truth, everyone can contribute in our environment. Even teenagers. We can try to cut down on our consumption, separate garbage, and do not waste water recklessly. Also we can volunteer and help or schools and city in cleaning public space or planning trees.
* You won’t believe it but my attitude to environmental problems is not so easy and positive. Why? On the one side I can see that ordinary people do a lot to help the nature and discuss those problems. On the other hands, their efforts and work are not enough to compensate the harm and pollution of big factories and even cars in the cities. That all looks «a catch-22» to me, I mean there is no way out. That kind of thing.
That’s all that I wanted to tell you about environmental problems.
* Лексика в топике ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
ENVIRONMENT – POLLUTION
You are going to give a talk about pollution. You will have to start in 1,5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10—12 sentences).
Remember to say:
● why people are concerned about air and water;
● what the consequences of water pollution are;
● what people should do if they want to live on the Earth;
● what your attitude to the problems of environmental pollution is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I’m going to give a talk about pollution. It has become a serious global problem recently.
* In my opinion, nowadays people are getting worried about air and water pollution, because they are vital resources. No one can live without water and air. Both are invaluable. And the more polluted they are, the more people get sick and die. It’s quite clear and dangerous at the same time.
* It doesn’t take a scientist to understand that consequences of water pollution will be bad. It will lead to a number of diseases first. Secondly, it results in biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and destruction of plants and wildlife. Thirdly, human beings will end up dying out quickly and completely. That kind of thing.
* In my opinion, if people want to live on the Earth, they have to must join forces and change the work of all types of industry. It is the main source of water and air pollution. People may have to give up borders of all countries to use resources efficiently. Something like that.
* Honestly speaking, my attitude to the environmental pollution is very serious. I see air and water pollution continue and even increase in scale. I believe that laws must be passed and governments must severely punish factories for environmental pollution and harm to the environment.
That’s all I wanted to tell you about environmental pollution.
* Лексика в топике ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
ENVIRONMENT – PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
You are going to give a talk about the protection of the environment. You will have to start in 1,5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10—12 sentences).
Remember to say:
● what the word «ecology» means;
● what pollutes the nature;
● what the main ecological problems are;
● what you attitude to protecting nature.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I’m going to give a talk about protection of the environment.
* To begin with, ecology is about biology and the relationships of organisms with their environment and each other. In plain English it might mean how people, animals, plants, water, and land influence each other. Also, how they depend on each other. In fact, it’s not as easy as it seems to be. Many ecologists and scientists make research to help people become aware and take care of our planet. That kind of thing.
* In my personal opinion, it is people who pollutes the nature. Industrial factories produce a lot of poisonous waste. We don’t recycle a lot of plastic and other trash. A lot of harmful things spoil water. Deforestation affects animals and soil. Transport vehicles produce exhaust gases. That all polluted the nature and threatens or future.
* As far as I know, the main ecological problems are climate change, environmental degradation, and resource depletion, pollution, global warming, overpopulation, waste disposal, ocean acidification, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, public health issues. And the list is constantly expanding.
* My attitude to protecting nature is very strong. I advocate for it actively. It is not enough, though. I see factories go on polluting air and water and no one can stop it. I think we have to pass very strict laws against them and begin to think about «green economics’.
That’s all I wanted to tell you about protection of the environment.
* Лексика в топике ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
FAMILY TRADITIONS
You are going to give a talk about your family traditions. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not 2 minutes – 10—12 sentences.
Remember to say:
• if you have got many relatives;
• what kind of relations you have with them;
• how your family traditions appeared;
• what your attitude to spending time with your family is and why.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to tell you about my family traditions. Traditions are important in every family, not only ours.
• To tell the truth, I have many relatives. My family consists of my dad, mummy, an elder brother and a younger sister. I have many other relatives. But we live in different cities and seldom see each other. Grandparents are far away from us. My uncles and aunts live not far from our city but it takes time to get there. But we meet up regularly.
• Honestly speaking, I have a good relationship with my relatives. We often call up and communicate, sometimes we visit each other. We get on well together. Maybe, it is because we meet very seldom. So we have a lot of fun when getting together.
• My family traditions appeared are not so specific. We are like many other families. We always celebrate the New Year and our birthdays together. Also, we meet with or grandparents on May 9th.
• I have to admit that my attitude to spending time with my family is very positive
In conclusion I would like to say that my attitude to spending time with my family is positive, reverent, and respectful. I enjoy a cosy atmosphere in our family. I value it very much. My parents and grandparents are kind. They share family stories with me and I feel happy. Being together is also a tradition of our family.
That’s all that I wanted to tell you about family traditions.
FAMILY – YOUR FAMILY
You are going to give a talk about your family. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10—12 sentences).
Remember to say:
• if your family is big or not;
• how you get along with your parents and siblings;
• if you like to spend free time with your family;
• what your attitude to family relationships is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to tell you about relations in my family. It’s a very important topic to talk about.
* To tell the truth, my family isn’t big. They are my mother, my father, my brother, and I. And I have a pet, it is my cat. He is also part of our family.
* I am happy that I can easily get along with my parents and brother. My family is caring and loving. I can always get support and help. We never fall out. It is very important feel a single whole.
* You won’t believe it, but I really like to spend free time with my family because I am busy 5 days a week and we have free time to spend together only at the weekend. We play boarding games, watch family movies, and hang out, go shopping. I like this pleasant atmosphere. It touches me to the depth of my heart.
* My attitude to family relationships is hard to explain. My family is my castle, my friends, my protection, my everything. I cannot imagine my life without them. I hope I shall have the same family relationships as I grow older.
In conclusion I would like to say that family relationships are so important because they are the people, who never betray and abandon you.
That’s all that I wanted to tell you about my family.
FAMILY – YOUR FAMILY-2
You are going to give a talk about your family. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not 2 minutes – 10—12 sentences.
Remember to say:
• whether your family is big or not and where you live;
• whether you get along with your parents and siblings;
• where you like to spend free time with your family;
• what your attitude to family relationships.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to give a talk about my family.
* Honestly speaking, my family is really big. They are my mother, father, sister, brother, 2 grandmothers and 2 grandfathers, as well as Aunt and Uncle, and I am happy. Also, I have a dog and a little fish. I treat them as members of our family, too. We live in Moscow, in our own flat in the multi-storey building.
* It goes without saying that I love my family very much and I get along with my parents and siblings very well. I can’t imagine different relationships in our family. We understand each other and have a lot in common which is quite natural.
* You know, I like to spend all my free time with my family. The thing is that I am not so often free. In my pastime, usually at the weekend, we play board games, watch films, go for a walk with our dog, go skiing or sledging in winter, and so on. I like to spend my free time with my parents more than with my friends. Unfortunately, I have 8 lessons every day, a lot of extra classes, sport workouts, so we prefer staying at home instead of going to the theatre or cinema.
* My attitude to family relationships is very positive and sensitive, so to speak. I think family is so important that there is nothing like it in my life. I wish I could have the same family relationship, when I grow older.
In conclusion, I want to add that there is no place like home, as the saying goes. Your family is the greatest treasure you have. They always support you, help and make your life happy.
That’s all I wanted to tell you about my relations in my family.
FAMOUS PEOPLE IN HISTORY OF YOUR COUNTRY
You are going to give a talk about famous people in history of your country. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10—12 sentences).
Remember to say:
• who they are when they lived;
• what they are famous for;
• what you like or dislike about them;
• what your attitude to the famous people in the history of your country is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to tell you about famous people in the history of my country. I would like to tell you about A. S. Pushkin and F. M. Dostoevsky.
* Pushkin was born in Moscow and was a writer and poet. Dostoevsky was also a famous Russian writer, who lived in Moscow. Both of them lived in the 19th century.