Устные темы по практикуму английского языка 1. “About My Family and Myself”. My family is me and my husband. My husband's name is Andrey. My husband is 22 years old. He works at the school as a primary school teacher. He lives in the village of Novoishimskoye. He works at the Kupriyanov school. He has been working at this school for two years. He is fond of sports and cars. Andrey likes to relax and spend time with family and friends. My name is Ekaterina. I'm 19 years old. I study at the Magzhan Zhumabayev Higher College. I study well and get good grades. I am studying to be a foreign language teacher. After college, I want to go to work at a school. I live in the city of Petropavlovsk. I love spending time with friends and family. My hobby is singing. I've been singing since I was a kid. We’ve got many relatives – aunts, uncles, cousins. I love my family. We are deeply attached to each other and we get on very well. 2. “My Working Day”. I usually get up at 7 o'clock in the morning. I make my bed, wash and get dressed. Then I sit down to breakfast. At 8 o'clock I leave the house and go to college. As a rule, I arrive at college on time, since classes start at 8:20 o'clock. I live near from college and it usually takes me 15 minutes to get to college on foot. We usually have 3 or 4 classes every day, and after class I come home. At 3 o'clock I have lunch and rest a little. After that, I do my homework and help Grandma around the house if she needs my help. Then I have dinner, and if the weather is good, I go for a walk with my friends, and if the weather is bad, I stay at home, watch something on TV; sometimes I listen to music or chat with my friends on the phone. At 11 o'clock I usually go to bed, but sometimes I watch TV until late at night, and that's why I can go to bed very late. But I always remember the proverb: "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise." 3. “Choosing a Career - Bringing up Children”. Why did I choose the profession of an English teacher? Since high school, I really liked this subject. As a child, all my games were connected with school. I planted toys and learned new words with them, imagining myself as a teacher at school. A foreign language is something that I know well, something that I like and what I can and want to teach others. The English teacher introduces not only the language, but also the culture and traditions of other countries. I consider my profession quite difficult: high demands are placed on the teacher. Every new day is a new discovery and a small achievement. It is very nice to see the interest of children in the subject. I think that people who are friendly, patient and open to communication will be able to achieve success in this profession. It is also necessary to have the ability to learn, not to retreat before difficulties, to understand and accept their students. My profession allows me to always learn something new, constantly improve. 4. “English Is the Language of Communication”. «Do you speak English?» — with this phrase begins the conversation between two people, that speak different languages and want to find a common language. It's very good when you hear: «Yes, I do», and start talking. People of different countries and nations have to get along well with the progress in world trade and technology as well as with each other. So it is very useful to learn foreign languages. Knowledge of foreign languages helps us to develop friendship and understanding among people. English is very popular now. It's the language of computers, science, business, sport and politics. It's spoken all over the world. It is the official language of the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States of America, Canada, Australia. There are more than 750 million speakers of English in the world. Speaking a foreign language you can read papers, magazines and original books by great writers, watch satellite TV programs. If you like travelling you can go anywhere without being afraid that other people will not understand you. English is very important to find a good job. 5. “My Motherland Is Kazakhstan”. My Homeland Is Kazakhstan. I think Kazakhstan is the most beautiful country in the world. More than a hundred nationalities live in Kazakhstan in peace and harmony. The Kazakh people are the most hospitable people. The peculiarity of our country is that people speak two languages: Kazakh and Russian. Kazakhstan borders with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Our nature is the most beautiful in the whole world. We have meadows, forests, high mountains, clear lakes, wide rivers and many places that make everyone admire. There are nature reserves in Kazakhstan, the beauty of which cannot be seen in any other country. We have a rich flora and fauna. I believe that Kazakhstan will cope with all the problems that will come its way, because we, all the peoples living in Kazakhstan, are together. 6. “The Place we live in”. Love and respect for one's country begin with a person's place of residence. For me personally, this is my favorite city where I live. It's still very young, my city. He is only half a century old, which by historical standards is a short time. I like that in the morning it is filled not only with the noise of cars and adults rushing to work, but also with children's voices. If there are children in the city, then surely the future is provided for him. My city is good for living. There is a music and art school, a Palace of Culture and Creativity, several preschool and educational institutions of different levels, a museum of local lore, libraries, an exhibition hall, a beautiful, albeit relatively recently erected cathedral. Perhaps the most valuable thing is that, unlike megacities, a child is not afraid to let go alone. Everything is in plain sight here. After all, it's hard to hide both its advantages and disadvantages. Probably, my city is far from ideal, but I grew up and live here. But it is known that the world located nearby is the way we passionately want it to be. You will say that this is a controversial issue. Well, shall we bet? 7. “Seasons and Weather”. Everyone knows that there are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each of them lasts three months. Spring begins in March and ends in May. It often rains in spring, especially in April. Summer is the hottest time of the year. It starts in June and ends in August. In summer, the sky is clear and cloudless. The days are long and the nights are short and dark. Summer brings fruits and vegetables. It's nice to spend this time by the sea or somewhere outside the city. The autumn months are September, October and November. The days are getting shorter, the sun is losing its power. It often rains. It's harvest time. Winter also lasts for three months: December, January and February. It's getting colder day by day. The sun rarely shines and it often snows. But everything looks so beautiful, covered in snow. So, each season has its own bad and good sides. But we should be happy with any weather. 8. “Healthy Way of Life”. Today, a healthy lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular among the young and the elderly. People have become more attentive to their health. They say that health is the greatest wealth. And it's true. The healthier our body is, the better we feel. The better we feel, the longer we live. Healthy eating is an important part of a healthy life. You need to eat right and well. Staying fit and exercising is also an important moment for our health. The lack of movement in our lives is a serious problem. We must understand the impact of bad habits on our health. Smoking, alcoholism and drug addiction mean serious illnesses and even death. Healthy habits also include good rest and adequate sleep, from 8 to 10 hours daily. So, if we stick to a healthy lifestyle, we will live a long and beautiful life. 9. “Friendship”. One of the most valuable things in life is friendship. It is extremely important for people to have someone they can trust. It's not difficult to find friends, but not everyone can stay for a long period. Those who stay become the closest people to us. Usually people meet, get acquainted, communicate and as a result become friends. However, only time will tell if this friendship is strong or not. For me, friendship is not only communication, but also support and understanding. If your friends are real, they will never betray you, they will never leave you in trouble, they will always listen to your problems and try to help when necessary. I know that finding true friendship is not so easy. I often came across fake friends. Therefore, now I appreciate the relationship with my true friends. 10. “Leisure and Hobbies - Travelling”. Many people like to travel in their free time. Travel is very popular nowadays. A lot of people travel to other countries if they have the opportunity. I think it's very interesting to explore something new, new places and such a different life. During the trip you meet new people, try new food, see famous sights with your own eyes. There are many ways to travel – by train, by plane, by ship, on foot. People who travel are very interesting, they always have an interesting story in store. Thanks to them, you can learn a lot of new things. They motivate you to see something new. Any trip will help you learn a lot of new things that you definitely wouldn't have learned at home. As the English say, It is better to see 1 time than to hear 100 times. And I completely agree with them. 11. “Books in Our Life”. The book is certainly one of the greatest human inventions. This is a friend and teacher. We learn a lot by reading books. Books teach people to live. After reading some books, it is easy to understand what should be done and what should not be done. Reading books, you can learn a lot. There are many libraries in our country where we can choose any book we need. Everyone has the right to use libraries. The librarian is always ready to help you find a book. Different people like to read different books. It depends on the taste and character of the person. As for me, I prefer horror. My favorite book is "It". It's very interesting and exciting. The main character of the book is Bill. He's smart, he's kind, brave, strong. I want to be like him. 12. “A Visit to the Doctor”. - Well, what's the matter with you, Mr. Walker? You'd better ask me what is not the matter with me, doctor. I seem to be suffering from all the illnesses imaginable: insomnia, headaches, backache, indigestion, constipation and pains in the stomach. To make things still worse, I've caught a cold, I've got a sore throat and I'm constantly sneezing and coughing. To crown it all, I had an accident the other day, hurt my right shoulder, leg and knee, and nearly broke my neck. If I take a long walk, I get short of breath. In fact, feel more dead than alive. - I'm sorry to hear that. Anyhow, I hope things aren't as bad as you imagine. Let me examine you. Your heart, chest and lungs seem to be all right. Now open your mouth and show me your tongue. Now breathe in deeply, through the nose… There doesn't seem to be anything radically wrong with you, but it's quite clear that you're run down, and if you don't take care of yourself, you may have a nervous breakdown and have to go to hospital. I advise you, first of all, to stop worrying. Take a long rest, have regular meals, keep to a diet of salads and fruit, and very little meat. Keep off alcohol. If possible, give up smoking, at least for a time. Have this tonic made up and take two tablespoonfuls three times a day before meals, If you do this, I can promise you full recovery within two or three months. 13. “National Meals: English and Kazakh”. In Kazakhstan, people eat a lot of meat. Their traditional food is meat dishes. The Kazakh people are very hospitable. For guests, they usually prepare beshbarmak, pilaf, kurt, kazy, kuyrdak. The main national dish of the Kazakhs is beshbarmak. Kazakhs prepare beshbarmak from mutton, horse meat. Beshbarmak is a dish that is eaten with five fingers. Baursak is a national dish of the Kazakhs, made from flour. The most delicious meat dishes are zhent, zhaya, kazy and kurt, shuzhuk, uyz, nauryz kozhe, kospa. There is much dispute about which is truly the English national dish. Number one on the list for many years has been roast beef and Yorkshire puddings followed closely by fish and chips. chicken tikka masala is also included in the list of England's national dish. The reason for this is being considered a national dish is because chicken tikka was denied for the British; it is not a traditional Indian curry. 14. “The English-Speaking Countries”. Today English is the language of the world. Over 300 million people speak it as a mother tongue. The native speakers of English live in Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America. English is one of the official languages in the Irish Republic, Canada, and the South African Republic. English is not only the national or official language of some thirty states which represent different cultures, but it is also the major international language for communication in such areas as science, technology, business and mass entertainment. It is language of literature, education, modern music, international tourism, political organizations. English-speaking countries are: Great Britain, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of 4 parts: Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England. The British Isles are group of islands which lie out of the northwest coast of the European continent. The population of Britain is nearly 56 million people. Britain is a capitalist English-speaking country. The USA is located in the central part of the North American continent. The population of the USA makes more than 236 million people. The USA is a highly developed industrial Englishspeaking country. Canada has an area of about 10 million square kilometers. Its west coast is washed by the Pacific Ocean and the east coast of the Atlantic Ocean. . Canada's population is over 26mln. people. Canada is a member of the Commonwealth. 15. “London is the Capital of Great Britain”. London is the capital of Great Britain. London is a very old town. London is two thousand years old. Many years ago London was a small town on the Thames. There were a lot of villages round it. After many years London and three hundred villages grew into a very large city. Some of the names of those villages are the names of the streets in modern London-Kensington, Westminster. Now London is a beautiful city with large squares and parks. The city of London is the business centre. East End includes the poor districts. West of London is the West End where rich people live. The City is the oldest part of London with narrow streets and pavements. There are many offices, companies and banks in this part of London. The City of London is the financial centre of the United Kingdom. Only a few thousand people live there, but in the day-time it is full of people: as about half a million people come to work there. The biggest Banks and offices are concentrated in the City. The West End is the centre of London. It is full of richest hotels, largest supermarkets, best cinemas and concerthalls. There are a lot of beautiful houses and gardens. Only well-to-do people can live there.
