FRESHMEN WST SPEAKING QUESTIONS
1AA
1AA British Studies (J. Iršai)
1AA BS 1: Explain the difference between Britain and the United Kingdom and name the countries
they comprise of. Explain the difference between UK, Britain and British Isles. Then mention the
capitals, national floral emblems, patron saints and flags of the countries. Explain the difference
between Northern Ireland and Ireland. Explain the religious divide and the “Troubles” in Northern
Ireland. Explain what the two groups fighting against each other want.
1AA BS 2: In the class, you had a presentation on History of the United Kingdom. Tell us about the
historical period you presented: Who were the major historical figures in that era? Enlist the major
historical events that happened during that era and explain them in detail (explain when they
occurred, who was involved, and what their results were).
1AA BS 3: Talk about British stereotypes. Name at least three common ones. If you could travel to any
place in Britain, where would you like to go and why? What would you like to see? What do you know
about Stonehenge, Loch Ness, Giant’s Causeway?
1AA BS 4: Talk about the Education System in the United Kingdom. What are the differences and
similarities between the system in the UK and in Slovakia?
1AA BS 5: Imagine you are a travel guide in London. What sights would you take the visitors to and
why? Introduce the most important/popular ones.
1AA Literature and Writing (E. Leahy)
1AA LW 1: What is the difference between metaphorical and figurative language? Give different types
of figurative language and different kinds of literal languge? Can you make any examples yourself?
1AA LW 2: Discuss Kurt Vonnegut´s short story 2BR02B. What happens? Who are the main characters?
What are the main themes and how are they shown in the novel?
1AA LW 3: Discuss Nadine Gordimers short story The Train from Rhodesia. What happens? Who are
the main characters? What are the main themes and how are they shown in the story?
1AA LW 4: Discuss and compare different literary genres: what is a Haiku? How is it different to
a poem? How are poems different to novels? Why do we write?
1AA LW 5: Discuss Charles Dickens´ novel A Christmas Carol. What happens? Who are the main
characters? What are the main themes? Who do the characters represent, and what realizations does
Scrooge have?
1AA Introduction to Science (R. Halamiček)
ITS 1: What is science? What is the typical scientific methodology? Explain using an example.
ITS 2: Explain the differences between the terms hypothesis - theory - law. Use examples.
ITS 3: How certain are we about anything that the science claims? Where does the certainty
come from and what are the limits of that certainty?
ITS 4: What does "independent variable" mean when talking about scientific research
(experiments)? What is the purpose of a control group?
ITS 5: Describe your project - what did you do, what is the scientific background and what
was your result.