Speaking Comprehension Test (for 8-9th, 10th, 11th Form Students)
- 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?
- 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?
- What makes a perfect holiday? Where would you like to go in the world? Why? What things can go wrong on holiday?
- What holiday, in the United States or Great Britain, would you like to take part in? Why?
- Which means of transport would you prefer to travel by? What problems might one have while travelling? Have you ever travelled by ship/plane?
- How have computers changed the lives of the people who use them?
- How much time do you think parents should spend with their children? Is it easy for a woman to combine career and family obligations? Would you go on working if you had your own family?
- Describe what you like to do when you are not required to attend school? What would happen on a typical “day-off” from school?
- What is your most favorite month or season? Why do you prefer it to all others?
- 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?
- If you had to live somewhere without a television, movies, or use of a computer, what would you do for entertainment? Give examples.
- If you appreciate music, what is more important for you, the melody or the lyrics? Tell us about an example of your choice.
- What historical events do you consider important? Why is history taught at schools? What do you consider the most important historical event in your country?
- What do you and your friends do in your free time? Do you enjoy eating out? Do you usually eat with your family? Why? Do you eat healthily?
- Describe the prettiest sight of your country you’ve ever seen.
- How important do you think it is to look after the environment? What kind of problems are caused by pollution? What can be done to stop this kind of pollution?
- If you could visit any foreign country in the world for two weeks, all expenses paid, which country would it be and why?
- Cats and dogs seem to be running wild in many cities and areas of Ukraine. Tell us what you believe should be done to help reduce the numbers of unwanted animals.
- 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?
- You are learning to speak the English language in your school. What do you think is the most difficult part about learning the English language? Why?
- People in Britain know little about Ukraine. Imagine yourself as a radio correspondent giving an account of the present day situation in Ukraine. What would you inform the audience about?
- Television does children more harm than good. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
- Do you really like a famous movie actor or actress? Who is this person and why do you admire him or her so much?