Олимпиада. Английский Язык. Примерные задания.
National Students Olympiad in the English Language

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

Змагання проводяться у три тури:
I. Аудіювання.
II. Визначення рівня усної мовленнєвої компетенції ( Говоріння).
III. Читання і творча письмова робота.

Speaking Comprehension Test.

Directions:

In this test you will select three task slips from those before you.  After selecting three, choose the one you feel you are most capable to speak about and return the other two to the table face down.  Then take about a minute to collect your thoughts before you begin to speak on the topic.  You may refer to the topic as needed.  Take a deep breath and begin.

Writing Comprehension Test

Directions:
In this test you will select from three writing tasks. Choose the one that you feel you are most capable to write about. You will then begin writing your essay on the pages provided. When you are finished close your papers, lay down your pen and wait for us to collect your test materials.

Speaking Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students

 1. You have read a very interesting book.

§  Talk about the plot of the book   and its main characters.

§ Which character made an impression on you. Describe his appearance, behaviour and personality. Explain why you like or dislike this character.

§ Say whom you would advise to read this book to? Why?

2.  Each modern invention has its advantages and disadvantages. The Internet has changed the world greatly.

§        Speak about opportunities that the Internet gives.

§        Explain why the Internet is so popular with teenagers.

§        Are there any negative things about the Internet? If yes, what are they?

3.  Talk about  climate change in the world.

§     Describe the most harmful influences of human activities on the environment.

§     Say what will happen if we do not take any action. Explain.

§     Explain what a teenager can personally do to be more environmentally-friendly.

4.  The mass media are currently being talked about by many people in Ukraine.

§         Say what media are the most popular with adults and teenagers in our country. Give your comments on the following item.

§         Say which media you prefer.  Speak about your favourite channel/radio programme/newspaper.

§         Express your opinion on the importance of the media in the society.

5. There are many holidays in Ukraine.

§   What’s the most important one for our country?

§   Why do people celebrate this holiday?

§   What is the most important holiday for your family? Why?

6. You are going to stay with an English family.

§         Tell them about your lifestyle, your hobbies and interests.

§         Say what you hope to do while you are in England.

§         What   places would you like to visit in the UK?

  7.  Imagine you are giving a presentation on the theme “What makes a good school?”

        Decide what is more important for a good school

§         modern well-equipped classrooms,

§         good sports facilities

§         or  hard-working students and friendly  qualified staff.

8. Imagine you are going on holiday to Great Britain.

§  Say what sightseeing places you would like to visit.

§  Say where you will stay at during your travel.

§  Mention means of transport you’ll go by.

 9. Imagine that your friend can’t decide whether to buy a computer or not. Persuade him/her to

      do it.

§ Explain what your friend may use a computer for.

§ Advise him/her where he/she can buy the newest model of computers and have a bargain.

§ Say whether the use of a computer can do any harm to a teenager.

  10. Are you a cinema-goer? Perhaps you prefer watching a film at home.

§  Explain your preferences.

§  Talk about a film you have watched recently. Say what happened in the film and who the heroes were.

§ Who starred in the film? Did you like how he/she acted?

§ Conclude if the film is worth watching.

  11. Talk about the greatest teacher you have ever had.

§         Describe her/his  appearance. Explain why you choose him/her.

§         Tell about her/his methods of teaching. Say how you can use what she/he taught you.

§         Conclude how she/he has influenced your life.

  12. Your classmates decided to make a presentation of   English   holidays and celebrations.

§   Decide which holiday you’ll talk about. Why?

§   What way will you make a presentation of the holiday? How will you make   students interested in it?

§   Tell what students will learn from your presentation.

 13. Every Ukrainian teenager has responsibilities at school and at home.

§   What are your responsibilities at home?

§   What are your responsibilities at school?

§   Which responsibilities are your favourite ? Which do you dislike doing?

14. Your parents influence you and your personality.

§         Are you like your mother or father? Do you take after your mother or father?

§         What features of character do you share with your mother or father? What makes you  different from them?

§         Who has more influence on you? Your mother or father? Explain.

15. Holidays are the greatest time of your life.

§         Where do you usually go on your holidays? What do you enjoy doing most while you are on holidays?

§         Discuss some of advantages and disadvantages of going abroad on holidays.

§         Where did you go sightseeing in summer?

16.  Imagine that you are going on a speaking tour   to teach people about Ukraine.

§         How will you describe Ukrainian people, their customs and traditions?

§         Who of the Ukrainian celebrities will you speak about? Why?

§         What items would you bring to show people? How do these items represent Ukraine?

17. A foreign visitor has only a day to spend in your country.

§         Where should this visitor go on that day?

§         What dishes should he or she eat?

§         What souvenirs should the visitor take back to his or her country?

18. Imagine that Ukraine has decided to colonize a new planet and you are one of five

               Ukrainians to go into space.

§         You can take only five things with you. What will you take?

§         What will you miss most about Ukraine?

§         What are the first three things you will do on the planet?

19. Sport is very important for young generation as well as for adults.

§       What sport is favourite in Ukraine? Why do you think so?

§       What is your favourite sport? Why? Are you a sports fan or do you play any sport?

§       What are advantages of keeping fit?

20. Talk about the pros and cons of living in the city. Include this information:

§     advantages of  living in the city,

§     disadvantages of living in the city.

§     Where would you like to live? Why?

    Writing Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students

1. Imagine that you have joined an expedition to a distant land.
Write about it. Include the following information:
-weather conditions,
- the aim of the expedition, your daily routine, people and relationships,
- your general impressions from the expedition.

2. Write about the most important day of your life.
Include this information:
- why it was the most important day of your life;
- what happened;
- how you felt.

3. What is healthy food? Why do people speak of it so much?
- Is there any difference between keeping a diet and eating healthy food?
- How does eating fast food affect society?
- What are your eating habits? Do they allow you to lead a happy and busy life?

Speaking Comprehension Test for 9th Form Students

1.Your friend invited you to go on a skiing holiday.
- Describe the place you were staying at and what the weather was like during your stay;
- Is skiing your hobby? What do you like most of all about skiing?
- What are your impressions from the holiday?
- What other active hobbies do you have to stay in shape?


2.Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Industriousness is the mother of good luck.”
- How do you interpret this statement? Do you agree with Benjamin Franklin?
- Are you an industrious person? Among your responsibilities which do you like to take most?
- How do you award yourself for having done some difficult and serious work?
- Do you remember an example from your life when you benefitted from your industriousness?

3. Mobile phones are very popular with teenagers. Do you have a mobile phone?

§           What is a mobile phone used for?

§           Does this invention make your life easier?

§           Does the use of mobile phones have any disadvantages?

§           Do you know any rules how to use a mobile phone with the least possible harm to you and the environment? Mention some of them.

4. You study various subjects at school. Each one is important and knowledge of every subject is necessary.

§          What subject is your favourite one? Why are you keen on it?

§          What interesting methods and approaches does your teacher use to make you interested in this subject?

§          Do you think the knowledge you acquire at your favourite lessons will be useful in the future?

§          If you can choose 4 –5 main subjects to study in the 10th form what subjects will it  be? Why?

5. Studying at school is not easy, is it? However we can make the process of learning less difficult.

§          What is your learner’s style? Do you learn faster by watching, listening or moving?

§          What are your study habits? Do you like working in groups, pairs or individually? Why?

§          Do you use any technologies to make projects, reports or researches?

§          If we think about time management, what helps you to cope with your homework more quickly?

6. A new shopping centre has been opened in your town/city.

§          Where is the shopping centre situated? How can you get there?

§          What shops are there? What can you buy there? 

§          Are there any places for shoppers to relax in the shopping centre?

§          If you had to make an advertisement about the shopping centre, what slogan would you use to describe it?

7. The importance of speaking any foreign language can’t be overvalued.

§          What opportunities does the knowledge of English give you?

§          What other foreign language(s) are you currently studying? Would you like to learn a language spoken in eastern countries?

§          What  activities do you usually do at your English lessons? Which of them do you like most? Did activities that you had in a primary school differ from today’s ones?

§          In your opinion, which of communicative skills - auding, reading, speaking or writing are you not good at? How can you improve it?

8. Family is your blessed shelter. It holds the secret of your character.

§           What does your family   mean to you? What are your family values?

§           What makes a good family?  

§           Are your family members different or alike? Who do you take after?

§           Who in your family do you usually speak with  if you have a  problem? Does it help to solve it?

9. Every nation has its cuisine. Eating habits of the Englishmen are world- known.

§          What are they? Which of their traditional eating habits is the most outstanding?

§          Do you think English traditional cuisine is good for health?

§          How have traditional   English meals changed for centuries?

§          Which of  traditional Ukrainian meals would you advise to the Englishmen to try?

10. September 19-25 was a TV-Turnoff  Week  in the English-speaking countries.

§         In your opinion, why did they have it?

§         Do you like watching TV? What programme is your favourite? Why?

§         Are there any  channels your parents prefer watching? If your favourite  TV programme is on at the time as your parents’ favourite one how do you solve a problem?

§         If you can start a new reality show on TV what will it be about?

       

11. Many people like cinema immensely. Do you?

§         What is your favourite film? When and where did the events in the film take place?

§         Who is a  main hero of the film? Who starred in the film? Do you think his/her acting was brilliant?

§         Whose work – of a director, a camera man, etc. contributed greatly to the success of the film? Why do you think so?

§         Whom would you advise this film to watch to?

12. Your pen-friend is going to visit you on Christmas holidays.

§          What sightseeing places will you advise him/her to visit? Why are they worth visiting?

§          What means of  transport will you use to travel around L’viv region or Ukraine?

§          What interesting   traditions and customs can he/she observe on Christmas in our region?

§          What souvenirs or things will you present him/her with?

13. Music makes you feel sad or cheerful, it reveals your character.

§           Do you play any instruments, sing or dance?

§           What kind of music do you like or dislike? Have your tastes in music changed since early childhood?

§           Who is your favourite singer? Is he/she popular with  teenagers? What events or features of character helped  your favourite singer to become popular?

§           If you can make a music band what music will you play and what will be your songs about?

14. The wide variety of plants, animals and birds in forests, oceans and grasslands that make our planet habitable are under threat.

§          What is the cause of it?

§          Can we change the situation? What way?

§          Can you name any environmental disasters that were caused by climate changes or   by the results of the human activities?

§          What can you being a teenager do to help the environment?

  

15.  People enjoy decorating their room in a way that reflects their personality.

§          What is your favourite room? Why do you like it?

§          How does this room reflect your personality?

§          Is your  room a high –tech one with a TV-set with many channels, a laptop, a computer or any other gadgets?

§          Would you like to live in another flat or house? How would you decorate your room then?

16. Leisure is time for rest and for doing something useful for yourself. Do you think so?

§          Which activities do you take part in after school?

§          Which activities   are important to pupils? Why?

§          If you could start any afterschool club or programme what would it be?

§          What do you like doing at weekends?

17. Remember the last party you visited.

§          Who had the party? What did you celebrate?

§          Where did the party take place? What were you doing at the party?

§          What clothes did you and the invited people wear for the party? Did you make any costumes?

§          Did you enjoy the party? What excited you most of all there?

  

18. Have you chosen your future profession yet? Is it a question that makes you feel uneasy?

§           What professions are very popular nowadays? Why?

§           What are the professions of your parents? Do your parents’ jobs  influence your  family daily routine?

§           What profession are   traits of   your character suitable for?

§           Why would you like to work with  or for people in the future? Do you want to be in the public eye?

19. Computers, cell phones, microwave ovens, solar panels…The list of modern inventions and equipment is enormous.

§           In your opinion, do scientists invent more at present than they did in the past?

                 How can you explain this fact?

§           Which of the modern inventions has changed our lives completely?

§           Which of the modern inventions do you often use in your everyday life?

§           If you could travel back in time which invention would you prevent from making?

20. Books have a positive influence on many peoples’ lives.

§          What childhood books influenced you most?

§          What do you think are the most important elements of a good story?

§          Is it easier to write a book or a script of a film?

§          If you could be any character from literature, who would you be and why?

Writing Comprehension Test For 9th Form Students

 1. The Chinese proverb says, “ When you follow someone who is good, you learn to be good; when you follow a tiger, you learn to bite.” How do you understand this proverb? Do you agree with it? Who are your leaders? Are your parents your role models? Is there a leader in your class? What example does he/she set? What features of character should you possess not to ‘ follow a tiger’ ?

2. 16 September 2009 was the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. In your opinion, why was this day introduced? What environmental problems does the mankind face? Why? What can common people do to preserve the world around us? How can you make you school ‘ greener’?

3. Imagine you are writing a travel guidebook for foreigners who want to travel around Ukraine. What facts will you write about in the guidebook to persuade the tourists that Ukraine is worth visiting. What places of interest will you include? Mention some tips on travelling in Ukraine. What season will you advise the tourists to visit Ukraine in? Why? Make suggestions about possible places to stay at during their travel.

Speaking Comprehension Test for 10th Form Students

1.      Nelson Mandela, the South African politician, once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”.

§        Do you think the Ukrainian system of education is good enough ‘to change the world’.

§        What stages does the Ukrainian system of education consist of? What does each stage imply?

§        In your opinion, what is the most important thing for school leavers now?

§        Does the system of education in our country demand any changes? What are they?

2.      We’ve recently celebrated  the World Teacher’s Day.

§          Who is your favourite teacher, the one who is very special to you?

§          What is she/he like? Which methods or attitudes make her/him special?

§          How does this teacher influence you and your classmates?

§          Do you think the knowledge she/he gives you wil be of use in the future?

3.      25 December: Christmas. In the UK, a typical dessert is Christmas pudding made of dried fruits and sugar.

§          What other British traditions and customs on Christmas do you know?

§          What are Christmas celebrations in the UK and Ukraine alike?

§          What are they different in? Which of the British traditions or customs will you borrow for our country?

§          Do you know about any Christmas traditions and customs in other European countries? What are they?

4.      Imagine you participate in a conference on environmental protection in you city/ town/ village.

§          Are there any environmental threats in your area? What are the main environmental  problems?

§          What can we reduce, recycle or reuse to help the environment?

§          What consequences did the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have in our country?

§          What can you personally do to protect the environment?

5.      Talking and being with friends is good. Is online communication a substitution?

§           How often do you spend your free time with your close friends? What do you usually talk about?

§           Do you chat with your friends or strangers on the Net? What do you usually chat about? Can you be online late at night?

§           Chatrooms are fun and entertaining, but can they be dangerous?

§           What is your online experience?

6.      Choose a character from your favourite television programme.

§          Why is this character your favourite? How does he/she look like?

§          What is the character similar to you? Different?

§          Is this character popular with young people of your age? Do you try to imitate him/her?

§          If you could trade places with this character, would you? Why or why not?

7.      There are 192 countries in the world. How can people  from different countries communicate?

§           What languages are considered to be the languages of international communication?

§           How do languages influence each other in the course of time?

§           What criteria does an international language have?

§           Do you think the world should adopt a universal language? Do you think a universal language will help international communication?

8.      Drugs, cigarettes and alcohol are among the biggest   killers in Europe. Does this concern our country?

§          How does drug, cigarette and alcohol addiction   affect young generation?

§          What lifestyle do you think makes young people get addicted to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes?

§          What steps are made by our government to improve the situation?

§          How can school education warn teenagers from harmful habits and improve the situation?

9.    Imagine you are friends with a time traveller. Your friend has just arrived in 2010 from

50 years ago. 

§           What will be the biggest surprises for your friend?

§           How will you help guide your friend through modern life? Explain.

§           Which manner of human behaviour will surprise him most?

§           What challenges will you and your friend face?

10.  In most parts of the developed world, people are better off financially today than they were fifty years ago.

§           People are richer today but are they happier?

§           What is the difference between having enough money   and being rich?

§           What is the main source of happiness for most people?

§           How can money improve the society we live in?

11.  Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, once said, “No great  genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.”

§          How do you understand this quote?

§          Do you remember any geniuses whose inventions  changed human existence completely but shook the world with their ‘madness’?

§          What spheres of human activity does this statement especially concern?

§          Can modern  painting witness this statement?

12.  Despite all modern things  many  people still listen to the radio.

§        What advantages does listening to the radio have?

§        What disadvantages does it have?

§        Do you occasionally listen to the radio or is it your hobby? What is your favourite radio programme?

§        If you could start a new radio programme, what would it be?

13.  Many teenagers love listening to rock music.

§    Why do they prefer rock music?

§    What do you think are the most significant elements of  rock music?

§    What rock singers or bands do young people admire? What evokes their admiration?

§    Do you like rock music? Why or why not?

14.  Foreign  language learning is compulsory.

§      What makes studying a foreign language interesting?

§      Is it easy or difficult for you to learn English? Why?

§      Do you like learning English individually or at school?

§      Why might it be important for students to learn a foreign language?

15.  Abraham Lincoln was sometimes called the Great Emancipator because of his courageous, outspoken fight for the freedom of slaves.

§      Which compassionate fighter for freedom in Ukraine  is so dear to Ukrainians as Abraham Lincoln to Americans?

§      What freedom did   he/she fight for?

§      What legendary fighters for human rights in the world   do you know? What human rights did they fight for?

§      Why is   freedom valued so much by humanity?

16.  Clothes make the man.

§      How far do you agree or disagree with the saying?

§      Do you like style of clothes young people are wearing at present? Do their clothes look beautiful?

§      What about clothes is more important for you? Being beautiful or being comfortable?

§      In your opinion, why are  fashion shows so frequent and popular nowadays?

17.  Imagine that you are the owner of a new museum.

§      What type of museum would you like to own?

§      Who would be interested in visiting your museum?

§      What techniques or things would you use to attract tourists?

§      From which time period would you gather most of your materials?

18.  Some people believe that competitive sports, both team and individual, have no place in the school curriculum.

§      Why do these beliefs exist?

§      Do you like competitive sports? Why or why not?

§      What sports do you usually play at PT lessons? What skills do you develop at these lessons?

§      If you could ban evaluation at PT lessons, would you do it?

19.  From which play is this famous phrase: “To be or not to be, that is the question.”

§      Why is this quote so famous among people?

§      If you are not sure what to choose what helps you to make a final decision?

§      What do you worry about most of all: your marks, relationships, duties or leisure?

§      In your opinion, which problem do adults most often face?

20.  Tastes in reading differ as in everything else.

§      What books do you like or dislike reading?

§      Which book is your favourite one? Why? Would you like it to be filmed?

§      Are you fond of books that have a happy ending? Does it matter to you?

§      What makes a book exciting to read - its plot, its author’s style, love theme in it, characters taken from real life or something else?

Writing Comprehension Test for 10h Form Students

1. History is more difficult area of study than most people imagine.
Do you think so? What way can we learn about the past?

History teaches children not just facts, but a range of skills. What skills does it teach you? How can the Internet and computers be used to preserve the past? Why do schools and colleges need to emphasize history?

2. Technology is changing the way people live. It saves us more and more time.

Which of the technologies can help people and which can make life more difficult? 

Do you agree with a recent survey which has shown that people of all ages are losing the ability to perform basic practical skills? 

What traditional practical skills are people currently losing? 

Which technologies might make people lazy?
Which technologies do find annoying and which impressive?

3. Nearly every nation in the world has its flag, anthem, and emblem.
What purpose do these national symbols serve? 

 What are the advantages and disadvantages of having national symbols?

Speaking Comprehension Test for 11th Form Students

1. British scientists   have proved that the most effective means of resistance to stress is reading.

§  Do you agree with the results of the test?

§  What factors do you think make reading so effective in reducing stress?

§  Is reading your hobby? If you are in no mood for fun and work, what book(s) do you usually read?

§ Are you often under strain? What are your ways to cope with stress?

2. Some percent of city dwellers leave urban areas and start living in the countryside.

§   What motivates them to change their lifestyle?

§   Do you share their beliefs?

§   Why on the contrary do so many people want to live in cities rather than in towns or villages?

§   Do you think urbanization has a positive or negative impact on societies? Why?

3.  All’well that ends well.

§         How does this saying concern you, a schoolleaver?

§         What is your daily routine? Has your daily routine changed since you became an 11^th form student?

§         Are your still in search for your future profession or have you made a firm decision to become a lawyer, an architect or some other professional?

§         What actions do you take now and what personal qualities do you possess to be a successful person and a qualified professional in the future?

4. Nowadays many people use e-mail for their communication needs.

§         Are you used to writing e-mail messages? Is it an efficient and easy way for teenagers to keep in contact?

§         Who do you usually write e-mails to?

§         Are there any rules about sending or writing e-mails?

§         Is in general communication on the Web for you? Do you find this means of communication enjoyable and convenient?

5. Does the telephone rule your life?

§         Are you a person whose telephone constantly rings?

§        Do you prefer using a mobile phone to a stationary one?

§        What are the advantages of having a mobile phone?

§        Do you agree with the researchers who say that phones intrude into our lives too much?

Have you ever ignored a phone call or is it an ordinary thing for you  to do it? Do you hang up on people who are really annoying?

  6. The Internet is changing so fast that the things we talk about today are outdated by tomorrow.

§ What advantages do people take using the Internet?

§ What are your predictions for tomorrow’s Web?

§ What do young people usually use the Internet for?

§ Does the Net do any harm either mental or physical to its users?

  7. You do realize how important mothers are.

§         What are your mother’s outstanding characteristic(s)?

§         Is your mother your role model? Do you take after her?

§         Do you take any responsibilities at home to help your mother? How often do you do your household chores?

§         Do you celebrate Mother’s Day in your family? What makes this holiday special?

     8. How do people in the UK spend their time? According to National Statistics Online, the

          answer is sleeping, working and watching TV.

§         What are your daily activities? Which of them do you love/hate doing?

§         Do you think the answer of Ukrainian respondents to the question will differ?

§         What is your favourite pastime at weekends?

§         What should we do to use our time reasonably?

     9.  Healthy life is one of the most  discussed  issues now.

§         What does healthy life imply?

§         What problems/situations/factors can affect our lives?

§         What do you personally do to lead a healthy life? Is it difficult or easy?

§         Do you need to make any changes in your lifestyle, habits or hobbies in order to be healthy?

      10. Everyone  knows that bad weather can depress you.

§         Does bad weather depress you? Do you feel happy when it’s sunny?

§         What kind of  weather do you really like and dislike?

§         Has a change of weather ever made an impact on your behaviour, deeds or lifestyle?

§         What businesses or industries are affected by the weather? How?

       11. Football is considered to be the most popular sport in Ukraine.

§        What makes football so popular with both children and adults? Do you like football?

§        Who in your opinion is the best footballer in the world? Is he an actor with a global audience?

§        Do you like Ukrainian football?

§        Do you think football is a billion-dollar international business at present?

     12. Thomas Paine, the famous American writer, said, “It is within our power to begin the

               world again”.

§         Do you agree with the quote? Is it possible to change anything in our country or in the world?

§         What do you think we should change and why?

§         Can you as a teenager improve our world?

§         How would you encourage people to be more optimistic about the world we live in?

13.    Imagine a youth club of your school/gymnasium holds a conference on literature. The  theme of the conference is “ Are literary heroes your role models?”

§         Do you think the theme of the conference is vital?

§         Who was your favourite fairy tale hero in early childhood? Why?

§         What childhood books influenced you most?

§         What literary hero can you consider to be your role model?

       14. Each country is famous for its outstanding statesmen, writers, sportsmen, scientists,

               musicians, etc.

§    Which famous Englishmen/women do you know? Who of them do you think was the most influentional?

§    What was his/her occupation? What makes his/her personality outstanding?

§    What did he/she do for his country?

§    Was he/she involved in improving the English society or the world?

   15. Travel broadens the mind. Imagine you have an opportunity to go to any country

                      you’d like to visit.

§ What country would you travel to? Why?

§ What activities would you enjoy in this country? Do you think your knowledge of English will help in it?

§  Where would you like to stay? Who would you travel to this country with?

§  What season would be preferable for your travel?

       16.  You are to make a project about Ukraine. The target of the project is to inform teenagers

               from European countries about your Motherland.

§        What themes do you think the project will include - geography, culture, social life or any other?

§        What colours or patterns will you use to make your project colourful and symbolic?

§        Pictures of what will the project contain? What melody will make the background music to your project?

§        What five sightseeing places will you present in your project? What cultural information would you provide the European teenagers with?

      17.  Adverts are everywhere.

§        What do they usually advertise? Where are they put?

§        Do adverts influence you? Do most adverts give any useful information?

§        What adverts do you prefer? What does a successful advert imply?

§        Is advertising a huge industry to make you spend your money?

      18. The level of medical care today is much higher than it was in the past.

§        In your opinion, what is the biggest medical advancement that has been made in the last one hundred years?

§        In contrast, what is the biggest medical problem currently facing the world?

§        Have you or someone you know ever benefitted from a high level of medical care? Describe the case.

§        Do you believe that the ability to treat people effectively is the result of the acquired skills or is it an inborn gift?

          19. In his “ Moral Perfection, Autobiography” Benjamin Franklin tells about 13 virtues

                  which everyone should acquire to be happy. The 1^st virtue he mentions is temperance

                    which he interprets as “ Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation”.

§         Do you agree that eating and drinking are just for living not for enjoyment?

§         What are your eating habits? What eating habits does your family have?

§         Do you eat junk food? Why is it so popular with the young Ukrainians?

§         If you could borrow eating habits from some other country, which one would it be? Why?

            20. Music lives in the smallest part of the universe. It brings life to everything around us.

§         What does music mean to you? Does music reflect a certain period in your life?

§         Is music for all people or can only a sensitive and delicate soul feel it?

§         Is music a universal language? Is your mood connected with particular music?

§         In your opinion, which music is immortal?

Writing Comprehension Test for 11th Form Students 

1. Teenagers do all want close relationships with their parents. However many teenagers’ talks with their parents end up with huge rows.
How often do you argue with your parents? What sort of things do you usually argue about?
What are the characteristics of young people who are in their teens? How do these features influence your relationships with your parents and adults in general?
What parenting style should be to make a teenager feel comfortable in this world? What advice would you give to teenagers to help them get on with what is a natural phase of life?

2. Albert Einstein once wrote, “ Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”
How do you understand these words? Explain. Do you agree with the quote?
Do you know any famous people who are not men of value?
Do young people of your age mould their characters in such a way so that to be men of value?
What goals do you set for yourself?

3. Imagine you are in possession of a time machine that allows you to travel only back in time. What period of history would you travel to? What would you do there?
What can be learned from the travel journey?
Which two of modern gadgets or inventions that you can take with you on the journey will be most helpful to you? Why?

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