Exam questions of Speaking and Writing Practice-2

Variation-9Accidents

1. Speaking about a story which happened to you

-       What accidents can you name?

-       What is the accident that happened to you?

-       Who was involved in it?

-       Where did it happen?

-       When did it happen?

-       What happened in the first, second….?

-       What happened in the end?

-       How did you feel?

2. Vocabulary:

-       Accidents: sink in, break windows, animals attack, step into quicksand, be trapped in a cave

-       “The Giant Squid”: Shore, existed, set off, cast, fishing line, rocking, curled, lifted, distance, reached, except for, scientist, colleagues, in the end, benefited, became

3. Grammar:

-          “Past perfect simple” to talk about a past action which happened before another past action: We had already bought the tickets before they came. Making sentences using grammar correctly

Variation-10Landmarks

1. Speaking aboutlandmarks

-       What famous landmarks in the world can you name?

-       Where are they located?

-       Who are they designed by?

-       What are they made of?

-       Why are they built?

-       What famous landmarks in Mongolia can you name?

-       Where are they?

-       Why are they famous?

2. Vocabulary:

-       Names of famous landmarks: the Eiffel tower, the Great Wall, the Parthenon, The Statue of Liberty, make of…, be located, build as, etc

-       “The Little Mermaid”: inspire, order, put up, damage, miss, sit on a rock, national symbol, attend

-       “Hidden World of Wonders”: natural and man-made wonders, according to, legend, servants, lump, rock, constant, church service, was destroyed, wooden, sculptures, solid rock, attraction, sights

3. Grammar:

-          “Passive voice” to describe the action which is more important than the agent: Salt was discovered. A chapel was destroyed by fire in 1697. Making sentences using grammar correctly

Variation-11Children Accidents and Rules

1. Speaking about rules at school, work and at home:

-          What are rules about children accidents?

-          Why can’t children play with matches/knives?

-          Why do you cover electrical sockets?

-          What clothes do you have to wear at university?

-          What other rules are there at your school?

-          Did you have to wear uniforms at secondary school?

-          What could you do at home when you were a child?

-          What are rules of taxi-drivers?

2. Vocabulary:

-       Children accidents: scald, burn yourself, cut themselves, fall in and drown, drink cleaning products, get an electric shock

-       “Three News Reports”: occurred, park warden, save, since, put up, fence, local police, warning, height, ambulance service, mobile phone, suffered, snowdrift, contacted the authorities, released a statement to the press

3. Grammar:

-          “Imperative” to tell people what to do/not to do: Put a fence around any ponds in your garden. Don’t let your children play with matches.

-          “Modal verbs” to say what is possible, what is necessity, what is strong advice and prohibition: Stay away from the dog. It might bite you. You have to/don’t have to buy a ticket first. Making sentences using grammar correctly

Variation-12Environment

1. Speaking about problems and causes

-       Which environmental problems are there in the world?

-       What problems have faced in Mongolia?

-       What do you think causes air pollution?

-       Which endangered animals can you name?

-       Why are they rare?

-       What can you do to decrease litter in streets?

-       What is acid rain?

-       What can cause acid rain?

2. Vocabulary:

-       Environmental problems: air pollution, litter, endangered animals, rainforests,

-       “Three children about the environment”: logging companies, leader, ban, air pollution, hardly, healthier, hunted, none, create, safely, rare, produce oxygen, basic needs, breathe

3. Grammar:

-          “Conditional type 2” to talk about unreal or highly unlikely situations in the present or future: If I were President of my country, I would ban cars. If I were leader of my country, I wouldn’t allow hunters to kill endangered animals. Making sentences using grammar correctly

Variation-13Holidays

1. Speaking about your last holiday

-       Where did you go?

-       Who did you go with?

-       Where exactly did you stay?

-       How long did you stay there?

-       What was the weather like?

-       What was the food like?

-       What did you do there?

-       What do you think about the holiday?

2. Vocabulary:

-       Adjectives: relaxing, ideal, boiling hot, spicy, freezing cold, extraordinary,  fantastic

-       “Alton Towers”: set, heart, theme park, experience, notice, extra-ordinary, stretches, include, thrilling, relax, opportunity, face-painting, land, price guide

3. Grammar:

-          “Relative pronouns” instead of subject pronouns in a sentence: It is the place where I met my husband. I spoke to a policeman who was very helpful.

-          “Will” and “present continuous” to talk about future plan: I am going to France. The weather will be hot, so I’m taking summer clothes. Making sentences using grammar correctly

Variation-14Common Holidays and Celebrations

1. Speaking about your last celebration or event you had

-       What are common holidays in Mongolia?

-       What is your favorite holiday?

-       What kind of holiday did you celebrate last?

-       Where did you celebrate it?

-       When did it happen?

-       How did you prepare before the party?

-       What happened during the party?

-       How did you feel at the end of the party?

2. Vocabulary:

-       Holidays and celebrations: New Year, Soldier’s Day, Christmas, birthday, TsagaanSar, Naadam, St. Patrick’s Day

-       “Unforgettable Moments”: public park, sound system, performers, set up, edge, delighted, hits

3. Grammar:

-          “Infinitive” and “gerund –ing form: I decided to go to a rock concert. I like wearing a fancy dress on my birthday.Making sentences using grammar correctly

Variation-15Endangered Animals

1. Speaking about animals, endangered animals (tiger, elephant…)

-       What is you favorite animal?

-       What are endangered animals?

-       Where do they live?

-       Why are they facing extinction?

-       What are the results of extinction?

-       What should be done to protect them?

-       Are there any endangered animals in your country?

-       What can you do to protect them?

2. Vocabulary:

-       Animals: rhino, green-cheeked parrot, alligator snapping turtle, blue whale, tiger, African elephant, mako shark, gorilla, giant panda

-       “Animals in danger”: nature documentary, speed, illegal, valuable, becoming, captivity, in the wild, products, border, value, amusing personalities, dying out, chance of survival

3. Grammar:

-          “Reported speech” to report someone’s speech: Emma said, “I want to help the animals.” Emma said that she wanted to help the animals. Making sentences using grammar correctly

Variation-16The Internet

1. Speaking about the Internet

-       What exactly is the internet?

-       What do you need in order to use the internet?

-       What can you use the Internet for?

-       What are the pros of using the internet?

-       What are the cons of using the Internet?

-       What is a web site and how do you visit it?

-       Do you have e-mail address? What is it?

-       What is it needed for?

2. Vocabulary:

-       Web site, send e-mail, surf the net,  download, keyboard, modem, cable

-       “Pros and cons of using the Internet”: entertainment, suggest, in search of, libraries, dozens, catalogues, multimedia, friendships, chat friends, obviously, exist, be solved, whether we like it or not

3. Grammar:

-          “Reported Instructions” to report instructions: check the manual, please. He asked me to check the manual. Don’t touch the wire.

-          “How + an adjective or a noun” to express exclamations on comments about something which has happened: How surprising! How unlucky! Making sentences using grammar correctly