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Speaking, Part 2 - Describe your favourite film
1) when and where you saw it; 2) what type of film it was; 3) what the film was about; 4) explain why it is your favourite film. 1. My favourite film is "Gone with the Wind". I have watched it over a year ago during a plane trip. 2. This is a historical film that provides an opportunity to learn about the past. 3. "Gone with the Wind" is about the American Civil War. Besides, the film tells us the romantic story of main characters. The main roles were played by Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh...
7 месяцев назад
Speaking, Part 2 - A film/movie actor from your country who is very popular
1) who this actor is; 2) what kinds of films/movies he/she acts in; 3) what you know about this actor's life; 4) explain why this actor is so popular. 1. One of the most popular actors in Russia was Sergei Bodrov. He was also a director, screenwriter and TV host. Besides, he was a polyglot and had a PhD in Art History. In addition, his parents were outstanding representatives of intelligentsia. Films featuring this actor had won awards at film festivals in Europe and the United States. 2. He had played roles in dramas and action films, as well as in military and historical films...
9 месяцев назад
Speaking, Part 2 - A line (or a few words) that you remember from a poem or song
1) what it is; 2) which song or poem it is from; 3) how you knew it; 4) explain how you feel about it. 1. I would like to remember a line from a poem "To whom it may concern" by Adrian Mitchell: I was run over by the truth one day. Every since the accident I've walked this way So stick my legs in plaster Tell me lies about Vietnam. It is the poem about the Vietnam War...
9 месяцев назад
Speaking, Part 2 - A plant, flower or tree that you like
1) what type of plant, flower or tree it is; 2) where it grows or is usually seen; 3) when you first saw it; 4) why you like it. 1. My favourite tree is the apple tree. Apple varieties that are popular all over the world, such as Red Delicious, are grown in my country. However, the old Russian variety Antonovka is grown most of all. These are tall trees with a large crown. 2. The apple tree grows all over the world, wherever trees can grow. For example, the area of apple orchards in my country is the third in the world...
10 месяцев назад
Speaking, Part 2 - A member of a team that you know about
1) what team it is; 2) what role in the team this person plays; 3) explain why you like him/her. 1. I would like to tell about the musical ensemble of my music school. It is a big team of different musicians. 2. The teacher of my music school is a regular member of this ensemble. His name is Viktor Ivanovich, and for me he is a Teacher with a capital letter. He unites violinists, cellists, drummers, pianists and wind instrument players. Then he gives them notes of musical compositions. Naturally, he arranges pieces for various instruments and voices in musical parts...
11 месяцев назад
Speaking, Part 2 - An interesting animal you have seen
1) what animal it was; 2) when and where you saw it; 3) explain how you feel about this animal. 1. The most interesting animal I have ever seen was a dolphin. 2. I saw this animal in the Black Sea in the summer of 2017. 3. It was a meeting on the high seas, maybe two hundred meters from the shore. I was breaststroking as usual. At the moment of exhaling into the water my hand touched something. I rose above the water and looked in the direction of that object. I saw a large caudal fin next to me...
11 месяцев назад
Speaking, Part 2 - An interesting advertisement that you have seen
1) where you saw it; 2) what it was about; 3) explain why you think it was an interesting advertisement. 1. Perhaps my opinion is extremely popular. I think Coca-Cola's New Year's Eve commercial is very interesting. I saw it on TV when I was a child. 2. The commercial was about red Coca-Cola trucks. There were thousands of glowing light bulbs on each truck. Naturally, there was a snow-covered landscape and Santa Claus. Besides, the song from this commercial was catchy. "Holidays are coming" is a legendary line that whole world knows...
11 месяцев назад
Speaking, Part 2 - Some technology that you decided to stop using
1) when and where you got this technology; 2) why you started using this technology; 3) why you decided to stop using it; 4) explain how you feel about the decision you made. 1. I would like to describe a touchscreen phone that I stopped using in 2023. I was given a phone with Internet access a long time ago, in 2012. It was in my hometown in Russia. 2. I started using this technology because all my classmates were on social media, and it was convenient to open these social networks on a mobile phone...
11 месяцев назад
Speaking, Part 2 - A friend you had done at school
1. who this friend was; 2. how/why you become friends; 3. what you did together; 4. explain why you remember this person so well. 1. I had a great friend at school. Her name was Viktoria. She was my classmate. She was also a circus studio artist. 2. We became friends because we were both responsible students. We discussed solving math homework and helped each other with our studies. 3. We were juggling balls and rings together. Juggling was a hobby for me, for her it was preparation for performances...
11 месяцев назад
Speaking, Part 2 - A person who has done a lot of work to help people
1. who this person it/was; 2. where this person lives/lived; 3. what he/she has done to help people; 4. explain how you know about this person. 1. In my opinion, Diana, Princess of Wales, was a person who has done a lot of work to help people. She was a member of the British royal family. 2. Diana has lived most of her life in the United Kingdom. 3. She headed charities and organised peacekeeping trips to different countries. Diana visited hospitals for people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome...
11 месяцев назад