Speaking Comprehension Test (for 8-9th, 10th, 11th Form Students)

1. What kinds of food can be dangerous? Do you like to try food you have never tasted before? Why or why not? What is the most unusual thing you have ever eaten?

2. Do you think parents should limit the amount of time their children play on the computer? What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing computer games?

3. Are physical education and art considered to be important? Why or why not? What new subjects would you like to have introduced at your school? Explain why.

4. What kind of clothes do you like wearing? Does fashion play an important part in your life? Is fashion just a matter of dressing smartly?

5. What sort of holiday would you like to go on? Why? What should you do before setting out on your journey? What are the advantages of tourism?

6. What makes a perfect holiday? Where would you like to go in the world? Why? What things can go wrong on holiday?

7. If you could learn any language besides Ukrainian, Russian, or English, what would it be? What are reasons? What opportunities would it create for you? What unique hurdles would you have to overcome?

8. You interact with teachers on a daily basis. What do you think of teaching as a profession? Is it important or not? Is it hard or easy? What position do teachers occupy in society?

9. Why do people prefer organic food to inorganic food? How have supermarkets and fast food restaurants responded to this trend? Do you think this trend will last?  Why or why not?

10. Why do you think some people don’t want to learn another language? Do you think it is important to understand more than just your native language?  Explain.  

How would the world be different if more people were multilingual?  

11. People depend on mobile phones to do their daily jobs or to keep in contact with other people. But what would the world be like without mobile phones? Have mobile phones truly improved the quality of life of those who use them?

12. What kinds of negative effects does drug usage have on society? What steps can countries take to prevent drug use? Why do you think people choose to use drugs?

13. New York is called “The City That Never Sleeps”. Bangkok is known as “Sin City.” What are the benefits for a city to be known worldwide by a nickname? Pick a city in Ukraine, give it a nickname, and explain your choice.

14. Today, our world is confronted with many challenges: poverty, hunger, disease, environmental changes, and many others. In your opinion, what is the most serious problem that society faces today? What has caused this problem?

15. What sorts of books do you like reading? Are there any public libraries in your area? How could people be encouraged to buy books and read more?

16. If you had to live somewhere without a television, movies, or use of a computer, what would you do for entertainment? Give examples.

17. What are some arguments against tattoos and body piercings? Do you like tattoos and body piercings? Why or why not? If you had to choose one body art to express your personality, what would it be and why?

18. How important do you think it is to look after the environment? What kinds of problems are caused by pollution? What can be done to stop this kind of pollution?

19. Is money the most important thing in life? What would you do with one million hryvnias won in the lottery? Are there many benefits in owning a car?

20. Do you have any unusual hobbies? Describe them. Why do you enjoy these hobbies in particular? Are there any hobbies that you can’t understand why people enjoy? Explain. Do you discuss your hobbies when you meet new people?