Anglický jazyk - maturitní zkouška profilová
1/ The Real Me, People I Like and Trust, Gender Stereotypes
How would you describe yourself and your friends?
Do you make friends easily? How?
What qualities are important for you in a friend?
Are friends as important as (or more than) family?
Do you get along well with your family members?
Describe the type of person you would like to date or you are already dating.
Gender stereotypes within our society - what is generally expected from men and women?
2/ My Home - My Castle
Where do you live? Describe your home, your room, etc.
Types of dwellings and their pros and cons (advantages/disadvantages). Where would you like to live
in the future? Why?
Advantages and disadvantages of living in the country/city
Compare housing in the UK, USA and Czech Republic
3/ My Future Career
Czech system of education
Describe your school and mention your most and least favourite subjects and say why.
In which field would you like to work in the future? Is there a traditional occupation in your family?
Who is the most encouraging and influential for you in the decision-making process of your future career?
Which jobs do you consider to be the hardest? Why?
Which jobs are underpaid/overpaid?
What would you look for in a job? Which company benefits do you expect to get at your job?
4/ Eating Out, Eating Habits
Your eating habits, favourite food and drinks
Czech, British and American national dishes
What is a healthy diet for you?
What do you think of vegetarians?
Your attitude towards cooking
Fast food versus slow food
Eating in school cafeterias
5/ Keeping Fit and Being Sick
Various types of medical treatment
Common infections, children diseases, injuries, other disorders
At the doctor's
A healthy way of life, healthy living conditions
The human body parts
6/ Culture
Is culture an important part of our lives?
Define the basics of Western and Eastern culture, African and Latin culture, the culture of the Middle East
Theatre and Cinema - seating arrangement, intervals, your favourite performance and film
Films - genres (feature, animated, documentaries …); dubbing, subtitles
Drama - genres
Music - genres, live singing versus lip-synching
What is "street art"?
7/ Mass Media and Its Influence
The role, importance, power and independence of the media
“Couch surfing” - a typical past time activity
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the radio, TV and Internet.
Newspapers - popular vs quality press, the future of printed media
Using the Internet - upsides, downsides, possible risks
8/ Travelling, Holidays
Reasons for travelling - leisure, business
Means of transport - their pros and cons
Commuting to work/school
Various kinds of vacations
Things needed when going on a vacation (abroad)
Travelling within the E.U.
Your dream vacation/destination
9/ Sports and Games in Modern Society
Your attitude towards sport
Division of sports - indoor, outdoor, summer, winter
PE lessons - loved or hated? Why?
The Olympic Games - the history, famous sportsmen and sportswomen
Most popular sports in the Czech Republic and English speaking countries
Your favourite sport to watch / play / do - briefly describe the sport and its rules
Sport as a business; high salaries in certain sports - a good or bad thing?
10/ Multiculturalism - traditions, festivals, national holidays
Important days and festivals in the Czech Republic, USA and the UK
Czech Christmas versus American and British Christmas - describe your family's traditions
What is your favourite festival?
Do you like keeping traditions? Why (not)? Is it important?
Is the Czech society an open-minded society? Are Czechs accepting of other cultures?
11/ Shops and Services
Various kinds of shops; convenient stores versus hypermarkets (pros and cons)
Various ways of payment
On-line shopping - upsides and downsides
The most important factor for you - price or quality?
Your attitude towards shopping; shopping with your family for food, clothes etc.
You and fashion - factors affecting the choice of clothing (age, personal taste, occasion, climate etc.)
Is young fashion provocative?
School uniforms - pros and cons
12/ Going Green
What are the global problems of the 21st century world?
What does it mean to be "green"?
Renewable versus non-renewable energy - what is it and give examples of each
Pollution - air, water, noise, light
Rainforest - massive deforestation as a major environmental problem
What can one personally do to help reduce the amount of household waste?
Littering, vandalism - is the law strict enough in our country?
Is recycling important? What can be recycled? Do you contribute? How?
13/ Science and Technology, Globalization
How have recent technologies changed?
How do they affect our lives?
How is your childhood different from your parents' childhood?
Digital technology, smartphones - advantages and disadvantages
Social media and "friendship"
Dating on-line
How do you perceive the global world? Are there any advantages as well as risks?
14/ The World Around Us
Flora - types of trees (evergreen, deciduous), flowers typically growing in the Czech Republic, crops
Fauna - endangered species; pets
Genetically modified (GM) versus organic food; eco-farming
Natural disasters - tsunami, hurricanes, tornado, floods, draught, avalanche etc. give a brief definition of each of them
Describe the climate and weather of the Czech Republic
15/ Social Problems of the 21 Century
Addictions - drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, medication
What do you think of these problems in our society? Which drugs are legal and illegal?
Should smoking in restaurants and public places be banned? Why (not)?
Is smoking still cool?
Is crime a big problem in our society? Which crime in particular? Give examples of various kinds of crime
Computer crime - what is it? Is piracy a problem? Are we all criminals?
What in today's world worries you most? What is the biggest problem in the city/region where you live?
16/ The Czech Republic and Its Capital City
History of the Czech Republic
Its geography (mountains, rivers), climate
Invite a foreigner to the Czech Republic - Where would you take him/her?
Top Prague attractions - give a brief description of each
17/ History of the USA and UK
The milestones within the history of the USA:
"Discovery" of America, native inhabitants
settlements, Pilgrim Fathers - 1st harvest
Declaration of Independence, 1st President
Civil War, the North vs the South
WWI, WWII
The milestones of the history of the UK:
The Celts, Romans, The Saxons, Jutes and Angles, Vikings, Normans
Henry VIII and the Church
The rise of Parliament
Empire and the industry, Commonwealth
WWI, WWII
18/ Over the map of the EU
Why was the EU established? Which of the member countries? What languages are spoken in
these countries? The capital city of the E.U.; The Hague
In your opinion, what are the upsides and downsides of being part of the EU?
Is there a strong feeling of being "European" among Czechs?
The geographical overview of Europe - mountain ranges, rivers, major airports and cities
19/ Geography of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Over the map - lowlands and highlands, rivers, lakes
Parts of the UK, individual capital, patrons of the four countries
Places of interest, industry, agriculture
London - top attractions
20/ Geography of the United States of America
Over the map - mountain ranges, rivers, lakes
Climate, 4 time zones
Places worth visiting (national parks etc.)
States (48 + Alaska and Hawaii) and major cities
Common natural disasters
Official language - is there any?
21/ English Speaking Countries - Canada
Brief historical overview, native inhabitants
Mountains, rivers, lakes, climate
Languages spoken in Canada
Known facts about Canada - popular sports, industry, The Queen as the official head, festivals
Places worth visiting
Provinces
22/ English Speaking Countries - Australia and New Zealand
Brief historical overview, native inhabitants
Surface - rivers, lakes, mountains
Cities
The outback
The two main islands of NZ
Unique ecosystem
Interesting facts about AUS and NZ
23/ English Speaking Countries - Ireland
History - Celts, St. Patrick, Vikings
Climate, the "Emerald Isle"
Capital city
Agriculture, industry
The Irish - interesting facts - St. Patrick's Day, whiskey, beer, symbols (shamrock, harp, Celtic cross)
24/ Outstanding writers of American and British Literature
Ernest Hemingway - his era and contribution; present a book by him you have read
William Shakespeare - his era and contribution; present a book/play by him you have read or seen
25/ My Town/Village/Region
What is the best thing about the place you are living and studying?
What would you change about your hometown?
Compare living in a city to living in a village
Moravian-Silesian Region factual information, important places, places of interest, current problems, industry, infrastructure (highways,
major roads, public transportation)
Where do you see Ostrava in ten or twenty years from now?