<p><em>You are going to give a talk about animals. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences).&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Remember to say:</em></p><p>— what wild animals live in your region;<br>— whether it is a good idea to keep a wild animal as a pet, and why;<br>— why people build zoos;<br>— what your attitude to zoos is.</p><p><em>You have to talk continuously.</em></p>

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<p><em>You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.</em></p><p>We are always told that we should clean our teeth regularly to keep them healthy and to have fresh breath. It is believed that people started using a kind of paste to clean their teeth around 5000 years ago. However, the ingredients of these tooth powders were very different from ours. For example, the people of Ancient Egypt used salt, mint, dried flowers and pepper to create tooth powder. Later, in the 18th century, in some countries in Europe, people brushed their teeth with burnt bread. The first toothpaste appeared in 1890, in Great Britain. At first, it was sold in jars. Then, special tubes were designed to make the toothpaste more comfortable to use.</p>

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<p><em>You are going to give a talk about ecological problems. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences).</em></p><p><em>Remember to say:</em></p><p>— why people worry about ecological problems;<br>— what ecological problem is the most serious in your opinion, and why;<br>— what people can do to improve the ecological situation;<br>— your attitude to ecological problems.</p><p><em>You have to talk continuously.</em></p>

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<p><em>You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.</em></p><p>Camping is a popular activity in Russia and abroad. Camping means living in a tent or other temporary shelter on open land where outdoor life can be enjoyed to the fullest. Fresh air, glimpses of wildlife, and the smell of breakfast cooked outside are just some of its advantages. Camping is an activity in which both young and old can take an active part. The father of modern camping was Thomas Holding. His passion for camping developed as a child when he crossed the United States with his parents in a wagon train. Later, he went on canoe and bicycle camping trips in Great Britain and Ireland. In 1901, he created the Association of Cycle Campers in England and later wrote the first edition of "The Camper's Handbook".</p>

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<p><em>You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.</em></p><p>There are 342 bridges in Saint Petersburg. One of the oldest is the Stone Bridge. Originally, it was a wooden bridge, but by 1778 it was rebuilt in stone. Unlike most of the bridges, the Stone Bridge has not been completely reconstructed sinсe that time. It had only minor repairs and still preserves the original design of the bridge from the 18th century. The Potseluev Bridge is another special tourist attraction in Saint Petersburg. According to urban legends, the bridge got its romantic name after the merchant Potseluev, who was the owner of a popular tavern near the bridge.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.</em></p><p>The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, and many people dream of going there on a holiday. The islands are famous for crystal clear water, beautiful beaches and luxurious overwater bungalows. The capital of the Maldives is too small to have an airport, so planes land on another island close to the capital. This island looks like an aircraft carrier from the air, and it’s the only airport in the world which runaway begins and ends in water. The Maldivian weather is sunny, and the temperature is usually between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius. If you are not used to continuous exposure to sunlight, it is advisable to apply sun lotions on your body to protect it from ultraviolet rays.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences).&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Remember to say:</em></p><p>— what you usually do at school;<br>— how many lessons a day you usually have;<br>— what subjects are the most interesting for you, and why;<br>— what your attitude to your school life is.</p><p><em>You have to talk continuously.</em></p>

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<p><em>You are going to give a talk about the ecology. You will have to start in 1,5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10-12 sentences). Remember to say:</em></p><p>— why the nature is in danger now;<br>— what the main ecological problems are;<br>— what people should do to protect the nature;<br>— your attitude to ecological problems.</p><p><em>You have to talk continuously.</em></p>

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<p><em>You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.</em></p><p>Воспользуйтесь плеером, чтобы прослушать запись.</p><p><a href="https://storage.yandexcloud.net/net.umschool/media/uploads/froala_editor/files/b841dc17-22a1-406f-8f39-13675b8b1614_9%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B3%D0%BB_311608.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Аудиозапись</em></a></p>

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<p><em>You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.</em></p><p>Russia is the largest country in the world that occupies one-tenth of all the land on Earth. It covers 11 times zones across two continents — Europe and Asia — and has coasts on three oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic. The territory stretches 6,000 miles from east to west.</p><p>Since the country is so big, the landscape varies from desert to frozen coastline. Also, there are about 100,000 rivers in Russia, including some of the longest and most powerful in the world. The two largest lakes in Europe are also located in Russia: Ladoga and Onega, and Lake Baikal contains more water than any other lake on our planet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>You are going to give a talk about free time. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:</em></p><p><em>—&nbsp;</em>what teenagers enjoy doing in their free time;</p><p>— what hobbies are popular among teenagers nowadays;</p><p>— how and where you spend your free time;</p><p>— your favourite hobby.</p><p><em>You have to talk continuously.</em></p>

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<p>You are going to give a talk about holidays. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences).</p><p>Remember to say:</p><p>— why children need holidays during their studying process;&nbsp;</p><p>— how often school children have their holidays a year;&nbsp;</p><p>— how schoolers can spend their holidays usefully;&nbsp;</p><p>— where you would advise to go on holidays.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.</p><p><a href="https://storage.yandexcloud.net/net.umschool/media/uploads/froala_editor/files/2199f2a2-6a11-4ea3-af2c-ea70877fae8b_9%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B3%D0%BB_287180.mp3"><strong>Аудирование</strong></a></p>

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<p><em>You are going to give a talk about household duties. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences).</em></p><p>Remember to say:</p><p>— what household chores teenagers often do;<br>— what duties you find easy to do;<br>— what duties you find difficult to do;<br>— what you like to do at home.</p>

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<p>You are going to give a talk about friends. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences).</p><p>Remember to say:</p><p>— what people need friends for;<br>— whether it is easy to find a true friend, and why, or why not;<br>— how long you and your friend have known each other;<br>— what your attitude to friendship is.&nbsp;</p>

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