Speaking Comprehension Test
for 8th Form Students
1.
Many children grow up listening to or watching fairytales that give moral
lessons. What is your childhood book or story?
* What was the
moral of the story, and is it still relevant today?
* Why do you think
stories are a good way to teach morals?
* If you could
write a new fairytale, what moral value would you want your readers to take
away from it?
2.
Ever since humans landed on the moon, people have been obsessed with the idea
of extraterrestrial life.
* Do you believe
in this possibility?
* What would you
do if you met an alien?
*How do you
think humanity would react to the discovery of alien life?
3.
There are some who say that zoos are like prisons for animals, others say they
are sanctuaries, safe place for them.
* Do you feel
that they are prisons for animals? Do they guarantee their survival?
* How do we
protect endangered species from extinction?
* Have you ever
taken part in a project to protect endangered wildlife?
4.
What extreme sport would you most like to try?
* Describe the
sport, including, including the equipment required, uniform and rules.
* Why is it
considered an extreme sport?
* What dangers
can exist when somebody does an extreme sport?
5.
You are the owner of a pet store, and you are asked to speak about the
importance of having pets.
* Explain how to
choose the right pet for you?
* What benefits
do pets offer their owners?
* What
responsibilities do owners have to their pets?
6.
Books have a positive influence on many people's lives.
* What childhood
books influenced you the most?
* What do you
think are important elements of a good story?
* If you could
be any character from literature, who would you be and why?
7.
Describe your dream house and why you want to live there
* What does it
look like?
* Where is it
located?
* What things does
it have?
8.
What is the most important quality a friend can have?
* Why is this
quality so important?
* Do your
closest friends have this quality? Do you?
* How can you
work to improve on this quality?
9.
Imagine you are transported to another or fantasy world.
* What does your
fantasy world look like?
* What makes it
strange and interesting?
* How does it
differ from our world?
10.
What activities do you find enjoyable when you are by yourself?
* Why is this
activity so enjoyable to you?
* How often do
you spend time by yourself? Do you feel it is important to have time alone?
* Have you ever
been afraid to spend time by yourself?
11.
Discuss your favorite actor or actress.
* What plays,
films or television shows have you seen this person in?
* Explain why
they are your favorite actor or actress.
* Compare this
person with another actor or actress and explain why your choice is the best.
12.
Choose a favorite holiday.
* Explain why
you like this holiday so much.
* Tell a story
from your life that illustrates what this holiday means to you.
* Explain how
your family’s traditions are typical, or not, for Ukraine.
13.
You can choose to have one supernatural ability or gift.
* What do you
choose?
* Why will you
choose this? Will you use it to help others, for personal gain, or for both?
* How do you
think others will treat you because of your gift?
14.
Health is essential to a high quality of life.
*What are some
good and bad habits you have?
* What is the
most important thing to remember about healthy living?
* What could you
do to help improve the health of others?
15. Imagine that you are lost in the woods.
* What five
things would you like to have with you in your rucksack?
* If you could
have one other person with you, who would you choose and why?
* What is the
first thing you would do once you got out of the woods?
16.
A pen pal from the United States decides to visit you in Ukraine.
* How can you
help him or her prepare for this trip?
* What Ukrainian
dishes will you make to give your friends a taste of Ukrainian food?
* Where will you
take him or her in your town?
*What other
towns would you like to visit with your friend?
17.
In your opinion, what are the tree most important qualities a great teacher
should have?
* Tell about a
time when you were in a challenging class and you witnessed a teacher
demonstrate these qualities.
* How do these
qualities help students learn?
* Would you
rather have a teacher with high expectations who teaches interesting difficult
classes or a teacher whose classes are easy and boring?
18.
How important are experiences, such as traveling or meeting people from
different cultures, in our education?
* Do you feel
that there is enough experience in your education?
* What do you
feel has been your most important experience so far in your life?
* Is there
anything you wish you have done, but didn’t? What is it? Why didn’t you do it?
19.
Do you think exercise should be an important part of every person’s life?
* Do you play
any sports? Dance? Go jogging? Do you like exercise?
* Can you see
any difference in the people around you who exercise and those who do not?
* What are the
benefits of regular exercise?
20.
Your school is having a competition in which students are designing a new
school uniform.
* What colors
and styles would you choose?
* Why do you
think your design should be chosen?
* What are the
advantages and disadvantages of school uniforms?
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