Тест 3. Устная часть. ЕГЭ по английскому языку


1) Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

A hobby is an activity you enjoy doing, it is something of your choice, something unique to your taste and talent. A hobby can improve our well-being; it can give more meaning to our life. Just as physical exercise is important for the body, relaxation of the mind is also essential. In fact, studies reveal that people who cultivate themselves through such activities are less likely to suffer from anxieties, depression and other negative feelings. A hobby is the easiest way to restore your balance whenever you are over-worked or stressed. Since it is an activity of your choosing, it will always give you pleasure and help you to relax. Even if you indulge in your hobby for a short period of time, you still can feel the difference in your energy level and spirit. When you have a hobby, you will always find time for it.


2) Study the advertisement.

You are considering starting breakdance lessons and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) tuition fee
2) course location
3) duration of the course
4) special clothes

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

3) You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2–3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Teenagers Round the World Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss sports. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.

Interviewer: Why do so many people like sport?

Student: ______________

Interviewer: Do you prefer playing or watching sports? And why?

Student: ______________

Interviewer: What is the most popular sport in your country?

Student: ______________

Interviewer: How are sports beneficial to you?

Student: ______________

Interviewer: Would you like to play sport for a living? Why/why not?

Student: ______________

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.

4) Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Are outdoor activities better than indoor?”. You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:

● explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
● mention the advantages (1–2) of the two types of activities;
● mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two types of activities;
● express your opinion on the subject of the project – whether you would like to do outdoor activities and why.

You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.