The oral part, in comparison with the written part, is smaller in volume and easier to comprehend, so less preparation time is needed. I started to prepare tightly for the oral part in the spring. Before that, I prepared haphazardly and basically just read publicistic texts aloud in order to mechanically practice pronunciation and fluency of speech. The sooner you start preparing, the greater the chances of success, but if you do not want or are unable to work out the oral part from the beginning of the year, there is nothing to worry about.
Listen a lot
Learning to speak well requires a model. It's good if you have a tutor who will put pronunciation. I prepared without a tutor. In the classroom, my school teacher helped me, but in a group of eleven people, paying attention only to me ... perhaps, but indecent in relation to the rest. I listened to BBC broadcasts (they have a podcast and radio section on their website) and watched TED and TED-Ed lectures - first with English subtitles, then without.
How to speak
The good news for happy Ryazan accent speakers like me: you don't have to have Queen Elizabeth's pronunciation to get the most out of it. It is necessary to correctly place verbal and logical stresses, clearly pronounce each word and separate sentences and their parts from each other with intonation.
I went to the oral part with a sore throat. It was very scary: what if my voice disappears or the experts don't like my hoarse growl? As it turned out, it doesn't matter. The assessors only evaluate the assignments themselves, not the clarity of your voice. It’s not scary if you get confused and start over the sentence, or miss the pronunciation and correct yourself right there. The main thing is not to lose the thread of the story.
Learn the cliché
The Unified State Exam in English is not about real language proficiency. As in the writing part, half the success depends on how you use the means of logical communication (if in human language - how many cliches you memorized) and how well you adapted to the format of the assignments.
I prepared for the oral part using two books: a collection of tests and a manual by E.S. Muzlanova.
Muzlanova participates in the development of examination tasks, therefore collections of typical tasks under her editorship are most similar to real ones. Her manual is useful in that it contains a lot of clichés that can be adapted for yourself, and the assessment criteria are explained in simple language.
More tasks of the oral part can be trained on "Reshuege" and "Dunno".
I advise from the very beginning to come up with a template (or better - several) that you will use on the exam. For example, in the third assignment (describing the photograph), I always said that my family is depicted there and that the photograph was taken while traveling.
Write
This will be helpful at first when it is difficult to speak spontaneously. For the first few weeks of preparation, I first wrote out the tasks for the oral part by hand. When it became completely lazy, I made myself a plate with blanks. This helped to remember the structure and bring the compilation of monologues to automatism.
Train in real conditions
It's important not to waste too much time. Remember that you are taking an exam in front of a computer, and not talking to an expert in person: the system will not give you extra time to answer. If you can't prepare a monologue in a minute and a half, that's okay. At first, complete tasks without considering time. When you feel that you can quickly and coherently formulate thoughts, turn on the stopwatch and stop sparing yourself.
It is useful to learn not to pay attention to the noise around you. During the exam, together with you in the same classroom, there will be several more people who will also speak. You will take the exam with headphones, but it is not a fact that noise cancellation in them will be good enough. Before starting recording, the program will allow you to select a background melody. In theory, it should drown out others, but it can also distract. I passed the exam without a melody.
Before the exam, find a practice version of the program that will record you. It can be difficult to think quickly on an exam, and familiarity with the program in advance will give you confidence.
Are you taking the exam in English? This means that you need to master such a difficult section as speaking, or the oral part. These are tasks C3, C4, C5 and C6 in the USE version. Graduates make the most mistakes in these assignments.
We have prepared for you two real USE tests in English and examples of how these tests are performed. Each of them has 4 tasks. On this page - Test 1
Task C3 - reading.
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Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Many lands that had once been swamps were drained or filled in. There are different reasons why people drained swamplands. Some were drained to fight diseases caused by insects that lived in them. Because swamps were considered unpleasant places in which to live and harmful to health, many people thought that unless they were drained the land was worthless.
Other swamps were drained to make new land. As the population grew and more land was needed, people drained swamps or filled them to make room for more farms and factories, more roads and airports.
Few people thought that it might be harmful to get rid of swamps. As swamps disappeared, other things happened. There were both more floods and more droughts than before. There were also more fires, for swamps had acted as firebreaks. Hunters noticed that there was less wild game. Wild life that once lived in the swamps was dying out, because it had no place to live.
Task C4 - compose questions.
Task 2. Study the advertisement.
You are going to visit Japan this summer and you’d like to have more information about the flights to Japan. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five questions to find out the following:
1) departure dates
2) travel time
3) return ticket price
4) discounts for students
5) buying the ticket online
You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
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An example of completing the task:
1. What are the days of departures? (What are departure dates?)
2. How long will it take to travel?
3. How much does the return ticket cost? (What is the price of the return ticket ?,
How much is the return ticket?)
4. Do you offer any discounts for students? (Are there any discounts for students available?)
5. Is it possible to book the ticket online?
Task C5 - description of one picture.
Task 3. Imagine that you are showing pictures of your pets to your friend. Choose one photo to present to your friend. You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously. In your talk remember to speak about:
when you took the photo
what / who is in the photo
what is happening
why you took the photo
why you decided to show the picture to your friend
Don’t forget to start with “I have chosen photo number ....”
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Example of completed task C5:
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I have chosen photo number 1.
To begin with, people keep pets for different reasons. They make our lives more exciting and become the members of our family. They can also be our closest friends forever.
I took this photo last summer in our country house. We have got several pets and this dog is among them. All our pets are friendly and cute creatures.
Let me tell you a few words about this photo. In the background you can see a wonderful Russian landscape. In the foreground there is a wonderful lawn framed with lovely birches and bushes. In the center you can see my elder sister Sveta and our dog Snowflake. We called him so because he is as white and fluffy as snow.
The weather is fine, sunny and warm. Snowflake likes to go for a walk very much. In the photo Sveta is telling him something to keep him calm. You can’t see me as I am taking the photo.
Taking this photo I wanted to start a collection of our pets ’pictures and to display it on the wall in our living room. Besides, the photos will always remind us of our pets.
I decided to show this picture to you because you told me a lot about your dog. Now it's my turn to give you the first impression of my pet. Isn’t he friendly and cute?
I believe when you come to our place, Snowflake will accept you as his best friend.
That is all I wanted to tell you about this photo.
Task C6 - comparing and contrasting two photographs.
Task 4. Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
give a brief description (action, location)
say what the pictures have in common
say in what way the pictures are different
say which kind of life you’d prefer
explain why
You will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously.
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Example of completed task C6:
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In our modern world some jobs are very important for our society.
Here are two pictures to compare and contrast on the topic. This is a photo of a man doing his job outside and that is a photo of a policeman standing on the side of the road.
These two pictures show jobs and this is the first similarity. The people in both pictures are wearing uniforms, and that is also what these pictures have in common. The weather is rather warm.
However, pictures are somehow different. The main difference is that in picture one we can see a worker, while in picture two there is a traffic policeman. Also, their actions are different: the worker is paving a sidewalk and the policeman is on duty watching the traffic on the road.
As far as I am concerned, the job of a traffic policeman (cop) is more important for the society because people of this profession are responsible for our safety and order on the roads. Besides, they control all drivers to keep and obey traffic rules. It is very important for all drivers and passengers ’lives.
I’ve come to the end of my speaking. Thank you for listening.
Task 3. Imagine that while traveling during your holidays you took some photos. Choose one photo to present to your friend.
- when
- what / who
- what
- why
I "ve chosen photo number ...
Approximate answer (photo # 1):
I "ve chosen photo number 1.
- I took this photo last summer when I went to London during my holidays.
- In the foreground of this photo you can see the London Eye which is the largest observation wheel in Europe. It is located on the south bank of the river Thames. There are two motor boats on the river. In the background you can see some modern buildings.
- As you can see the day is dull and gloomy and the sky is gray with clouds. It looks like it "s going to rain what is very typical for London. But nevertheless there are always a lot of people waiting for a ride on this popular attraction. There are 32 (thirty-two) capsules on the wheel which are rotating very slowly. Ech capsule contains 25 (twenty-five) people.
- I took this photo because it is a well-known landmark of London. From the very top of the London Eye we had a stunning view of this magnificent city. We saw the river Thames, the Houses of Parliament with its famous Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other sites.
- As my friend has never been to London, I decided to show him this picture and to share all my impressions of this terrific flight with him.
That "s all I wanted to say.
Approximate answer (photo number 3):
I "ve chosen photo number 3. (Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number.)
- It is very lovely, isn "t it? I took this photolast summer when I went to Moscow to visit my relatives. It was my first trip to the capital of our country and I wanted to see as many historical places as possible.
- In the background of this picture you can see the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed. Its tremendous domes struck my imagination. It "s unbelievable but none of them is like the others. Each dome has its own shape and color. Once I have read a legend that Ivan the Terrible blinded the architects Barma and Postnik because he didn" t want them to create another masterpiece. There is a lot of greenery in the courtyard of the Cathedral. In front of the Cathedral there is a monument to Minin and Pozharsky.
- The Cathedral and the monument are situated in Red Square. There are always a lot of tourists from different countries who want to visit these places. But now you cannot see any visitors because it was early morning.
- I took this photo because these sights are famous landmarks of Moscow.
- As my friend is fond of history and often makes reports for history classes, I think, he can use this picture for his school project.
That "s all I wanted to say. (End your answer with this phrase, which will signal the end of communication.)
Approximate answer (photo number 2):
I "ve chosen photo number 2. ( Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number).
After examining the approximate answers, independently describe the photo No. 2.
As you can see from the answers given, you will need not only knowledge of the language, but, possibly, life experience. If it does not appear, which is unlikely, use your knowledge from other subjects, for example, history, geography, literature or art.
So, to summarize:
1) The time to complete this task is very limited -1.5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to answer.During preparation, you Will not the ability to make any notes and notes. Hence the conclusion - it is extremely useful to memorize the necessary clichés for fluency:
- In the picture you can see ...
- On the left / on the right of the picture ...
- In the foreground of the picture ... (in the foreground)
- In the background of the picture ... (in the background)
- In the middle of the picture ... (in the middle)
- At the top of the picture ... (top)
- At the bottom of the picture ... (below)
- Next to (next to)
- Behind (behind)
- Near
- Under (under)
- In front of (before)
Turnovers will be appropriate There is ... / There are ... I would like to draw your attention to the fact that after the turnover in units. number must use the indefinite article"A" before countable nouns.
e. g. There is a ticket office near the Eiffel Tower.
2) Answering the plan question “when you took the photo ”, use Past Simple Tense. remember, thatyou were a photographer, and therefore (well, of course, if this is not a selfie) you need to describe the people in your photo (relatives, friends, acquaintances or strangers), and not yourself.
e. g. I took this photo two months agowhen I went to Paris to study French.
3) Stick to the set topic of the statement. To do this, carefully read the assignment. For example: Imagine that you arepreparing a presentation about london(Russia) or Imagine that you arepreparing a school newspaper about Art.
4) Answering the plan question“What / who is in the photo”,try to describe not only the person's appearance, but also, presumably, his mood (sad - sad, happy - happy, serious - serious, angry - angry). Pay attention to the weather conditions in the photo (sunny - sunny, hot - hot, warm - warm, cloudy - gloomy, rainy - rainy, cold - cold, frosty - frosty day). What is the time of year (month) when you took the photo.
5) As you can see the questionWhat is happening in the picture? stands in Present Progressive Tense, therefore, when describing the events taking place in the photo, also use verbs in the form of the present long tense, supporting your answer with the phrase At this particular moment ... (at this very moment ...). You can also continue your story in Past Simple Tense.
6) Think over several possible answers to the question“Why you took this photo”:I took this photo to remember the best moments and places of my journey. / I think this picture will remind me about my new foreign friends I met during my visit to Scotland (Italy, Egypt etc) and wonderful days we spent together.
7) Remember, your description should not be too detailed, because you may not meet the allotted response time. As you prepare, write down your answers and then speak them out using the timer. Thus, you will form a sense of the time that you need to answer the task 3 of the oral part of the exam in English.
You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak not more than 2 minutes.
In your talk remember to speak about:
- when you took the photo (when you took the photo)
- what / who is in the photo (who / what is in the photo)
- what is happening (what is happening in the photo)
- why you took photo (why did you take this photo)
- why you decided to show the pictureto your friend (why did you decide to show this photo to your friend)
You have to talk continuosly, starting with:
I "ve chosen photo number ...
Sample answer (photo # 1)
I "ve chosen photo number 1.
(Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number).
- I took this photo in one of the beautiful parks in Edinburgh when I was on my trip to Scotland two years ago. It is quite amazing, isn "t it?
- In the foreground of the photo you can see two girlfriends spending their free time hanging around. They might study or work together. They seem to be in a good mood. They both are wearing all Scottish style suits, but the girl on the right who "s got blond hair is wearing a yellow tartan, while the girl on the left has got a black-and-white pattern. Moreover, she "s got an incredible hat which perfectly matches the rest of her clothing. The most stunning thing that caught my eye was her hair done in dreadlocks. In her right hand she is holding a black handbag made of leather.
- In the background of the picture there are a lot of green trees with bushy (thick) crown. It was early September and it happened to be a very warm and sunny day. But nevertheless some people put on their jackets because the weather is very changeable and unpredictable on the British Isles. The man on the right who is wearing a checked shirt might be a tourist because he has got a blue backpack. As you can see at this particular moment the place is not overcrowded, so I think , it is great to enjoy your leisure time with your nearest and dearest in such a place.
- I asked the girls to take their picture because I liked the style they were dressed up and I decided to show it to you because you are also keen on wearing unusual and freakish hats and maybe, the picture will give you some new ideas.
- That is all I wanted to say
Sample answer (photo # 2):
I "ve chosen photo number 2.
(Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number).
- I took this photo during my winter holidays when we went to the ski resort in the Caucasus. After the Winter Olympic Games 2014, Sochi attracts lots of tourists both from Russia and from around the world.
- you can see two children: a boy and a girl. They came here from Novosibirsk. They told me that they had started to ski when they were only three years old, that "s why they look very confident on the snowy mountain slopes. The children are wearing bright ski suits made of special fabrics that protect them from cold and at the same time are very light that helps them move quickly. They also have all the necessary skiing equipment for this kind of sport such as alpine skis, plastic boots with special bindings, helmets, ski poles and goggle mounts.
- you can see mountain peaks covered with snow and some kind of pines. You can "t see the mountains quite well from behind the clouds but it is a common phenomenon in this area.
- At the very particular moment the children are learning a new downhill technique. And now they stopped for a while to take breath. Sometimes I saw them landing in a fall but they went to square one again and again. They didn "t give up, so I should admit that they have got strong willpower. As you can see they look very healthy and happy. I believe that it" s very useful to take up to sport from childhood. This will teach you to overcome difficulties in life, will teach you to win or to lose.
- I took this photo because we made friends with the family from Novosibirsk and their cute kids and I want to remember the beautiful moments of my vacation.
- I decided to show you this photo becauseI want you to appreciate these two young sportsmen and the beauty of the Caucasus Mountains.
- That is all I wanted to say ... (obligatory phrase for the examiner, indicating the completion of communication)
Sample answer (photo # 3)
photo 3
I "ve chosen photo number 3.
(Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number).
- I took this photo in London Zoo when I was on my trip to the UK a year ago. To tell the truth, I’m not very good at photography but this picture turned out to be a beautiful one.
- In the foreground of the pictureyou can see a colony of pelicans. You can’t but agree with me that pelicans are large birds with very long beaks. They have a long neck and short stout legs with webbed feet. The tail is short and square. They have pale plumage with some gray feathers on the wings.
- On the left of the picture there is a pond where the birds can swim. The zoo keeper told us a lot of interesting things about pelicans. She explained us that some species could make their nests in the trees while the others nest on the ground. It was interesting to know that they can fly but cannot dive because of their light skeleton. I also learned that pelicans live up to 25 years in the wild and up to 40 years in captivity. But the most amazing fact is that pelicans never store their food in their throat pouch contrary to popular folklore. They use it for catching fish.
- In the background of the pictureyou can see a girl taking photos. At this particular moment the birds are cleaning their feathers after being fed. Guess what! We were allowed to give them some fish and it was really exciting! All in all the weather was warmish and I had a great time there.
- I took this photo because I had never seen those birds before in real life and wanted to remember all places I had visited in London.
- I decided to show you this photobecause you are interested in photography and have got a big collection of snapshots of birds. I think, it would be great if you could add my picture to it.
- That’s all I wanted to say. (obligatory phrase for the examiner, indicating the completion of communication)
The main mistakes that students make when completing this assignment:
- description of three pictures instead of one;
- incorrect interpretation of the content of the picture;
- lack of expressing your opinion about the plot of the picture;
- lack of colloquial cliches when describing a picture;
Assignment 4 representsmonologue-comparisontwo photographs or pictures.
To successfully complete this task, you need to adhere to the proposed plan:
- give a short description of the photos (what happens in the picture, the scene)
- tell me what these photos have in common (what theme unites them)
- tell me how these photos differ
- express your preference for one of the photos
- explain why the topic of the chosen photo is close to you
Time to prepare - 1.5 minutes
The duration of your response is 2 minutes
Maximum score - 7 points
The following tipshelp you write a logical description of photos or pictures:
When describing rooms or housesuse a right-to-left or left-to-right trick (so called "walking tour of the house");
When describing photographs or paintingsuse a left-to-right, right-to-left technique, from the edges to the center, from the foreground to the back;
When describing a person use a top-down or bottom-up trick.
Task4 Variant 1
- explain why
Answer start with introductory phrase:
I would like to compare and contrast these two photos. / I would like to point out right at the beginning that there are different ways of going in for sports. And these two photos prove that.
I should say that the common theme of these pictures is doing sports. / I think the common thing here is ... / I believe that the theme which relates these photos is ... / One thing that picture 1 and picture 2 have in common is ...
An example answer:
Let me start with the first picturewhich shows a little girl who is in the gym at the moment. The girl is going to play table tennis because she is carrying a red tennis racket in her hand. As we can see the gym is well equipped. In the middle of the gym there is a big blue table with a tennis net on it. In the background of the picture you can see some sports facilities such as flying rings, a gymstick, a rope, a hoop and others. All in all, it seems to me that the gym is quite large and light.
As for the second picture it showsa young man running in the field. It might be summer time because he is wearing a green t-shirt, black shorts and white sports shoes. Also, he is wearing a watch on his wrist for timing his heats. Though the sky is blue and the weather is warm and sunny you can see two mountain peaks covered with snowin the background of the picture.
As I "ve already mentioned both picturesare connected with doing sports. You can "t but agree with me that both - a girl and a young man look fit and healthy.
Obviously, we can see certain (some) differences. The first picture shows a little girl whose hobby is playing tennis. On the contrary, the man in the second picture is a professional sportsman as he looks very sporty and strong. Besides, the first picture shows the girl who is playing tennis indoors while the young man is going in for sports in the open air. Moreover, table tennis is a team game and you need at least one more person to play it with. As to the track-and- field athletics, you can do it on your own.
As for me, I "d prefer to take up to table tennis because I am fond of doing sports with my best friends or relatives. Secondly , this game develops quick thinking and reaction. Finally , you can do it outdoors as well as indoors and bad weather cannot spoil the pleasure.
In conclusion, I would like to say that both pictures make me think that sport is a great way to spend your free time and, of course, it is useful for your health.
That "s all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening. / That" s where I "d like to end.(closing phrase)
There were 25 phrases in total. It is necessary to build your answer so as to keep within the time allotted for the answer (2 minutes). Recommended number of phrases: 12 -15 , but not less. Remember that the opening and closing phrases are judged by experts; their absence will negatively affect your assessment.
Task 4 Variant 2
Study the photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
- give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
- say what the pictures have in common
- say in what way the pictures are different
- say which kind of the activities presented in the pictures you "d prefer
- explain why
Answer start with introductory phrase:
I would like to point out right at the beginning that I will compare and contrast these pictures.
I believe that the theme which relates these photosis a life style of the youth.
Let me start with the first picture that shows a group of young people who are at work now. The man on the right and a young woman in a black suit are sitting around the table while the woman in a beautiful white suit is standing at the moment. Unfortunately, I can’t see the face of their boss who is giving them some instructions. They are listening to him very attentively. It looks as if they are ready to make some notes because you can see pads(notebooks) in front of them.
As for the second picture I have the impression that the group of young people is enjoying their free time sitting on the grass. I can only guess that they might be co-students at the international language school because you can see them carrying their workbooks. They are probably having their break time now. As the weather is warm and sunny, they decided to spend it in the school yard. They all are smiling and look very happy so I think they did their test successfully.
I should say that the only similarity between picture 1 and picture 2 is that they depict young people who are practically of the same age.
One of the main differences between pictures is that in the left picture you can see two men and two women (four people) working in the office, whereas in the right picture there are two girls and a boy who are having a rest in the open air. The most obvious difference for me between these two pictures is people’s clothes. For example, people in the first picture are wearing suits according to the dress code of their firm, while people in the right picture are wearing casual clothes such as jeans, jumpers and trainers.
As for me, I would rather go to a language school because my dream is to speak English fluently. Moreover, it would be interesting to make some new friends from abroad.
To sum it up, I would like to saythat to work or to study together with smart and intelligent people is always great pleasure.
(closing phrase)
Task 4 Variant 3
Study the photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
- give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
- say what the pictures have in common
- say in what way the pictures are different
- say which kind of the activities presented in the pictures you "d prefer
- explain why
Answer start withintroductory phrase:
I would like to compare and contrast these two photos.
I think the common thing here is classical music.
Photo 1
Let me start with the first picture which showsa young girl who is performing on the stage at the moment. She is wearing a white blouse and a dark skirt. She is playing the grand piano together with a string orchestra.In the background of the picture there is a beautiful organ ... In the foreground of the pictureyou can see a lot of spectators. That’s why I can say that music is not just her hobby but she is involved in it very seriously.
As for the second picture it also showsa young girl playing the piano. She looks very elegant in her black velvet dress. As you can see she is wearing glasses.In the background of the pictureyou can see a portrait of a famous composer. Unfortunately I’m not very good at classical music that’s why I don’t know his name. Under the portrait there is a basket of lovely roses, so I can only guess that it might be the anniversary of the composer.
As I have already mentioned the theme which relates both pictures is classical music ... The most obvious similarity between photo 1 and photo 2is the musical instrument the girls are playing and it is a piano. It is evident that the girls are practically of the same age. In my opinion, they might be very talented.
You can’t but agree with me that the main differencebetween picture 1 and picture 2 is that the girl in the first picture is performing in a big concert hall whereas the girl in the second picture is playing the piano in a small room. (It is probably the classroom in a local Art School.) Besides , the girls are wearing different items of clothes. Last but not least , in the first picture you can see a lot of audience while in the second picture we cannot see any listeners.
As for me, I would rather go toa big concert hall because I’ve always wanted to listen to the organ.
Summarizing, I may say that it is great to have a good ear for music and play a musical instrument because music always makes your life brighter. (23)
That’s where I’d like to end.(closing phrase)
Task 4 from the section Speaking at the Unified State Exam 2015 in English,use the following expressions:
Firstly - Firstly
Secondly - secondly
Thirdly - third
Moreover - more than that
It seams to me / It looks like / It might be -It seems to me / should be
I can only guess - I can guess
If I "m not mistaken - If I'm not mistaken...
I "m not sure exactly (what this is) but ... -I'm not sure exactly what it is, but ...
As for me / To my mind / In my opinion / I think / I believe / Personally -As for me / In my opinion / I think / I am sure / Personally, I ...
In contrast / Unlike ... - Unlike
The most apparent / obvious difference (similarity) between photo 1 and photo 2 is ...- The most obvious difference (similarity) between photo 1 and photo 2 ...
The main difference / similarity between picture 1 and picture 2 is ... -The main difference / similarity between photo 1 and photo 2 ...
The only difference / similarity is ... -The only difference / similarity ...
To sum it up I would like to say that ...- Summing up, I want to say ...
All in all, it "s evident ... - In general, it is obvious ...
Summarizing, I may say that ...- Summing up, we can say that ...
The main mistakes that students make while completing assignment 4:
- description of the plot of two pictures, and not their comparison;
- lack of highlighting common and distinctive characteristics of pictures;
- lack of expression of attitude to pictures;
- lack of opening and closing phrases;
- lack of colloquial cliches when comparing pictures;
- phonetic and lexico-grammatical errors in the answer.
Task 2
Study the advertisement.
You are considering joining the Yoga Club
1) address of the club
2) opening days
3) if they offer classes for the aged people or for the young
4) fee per week
5) morning training programs
Tips for completing the assignment:
To successfully complete this task, you must repeat the topicbuilding questions in English: all the details
The question should correspond to the task at hand.
The question should be pronounced with an intonation corresponding to the type of question being asked, for example - rising in general questions and lowering in special questions.
You can ask all five questions of the same type (for example, special questions Special questions); it will not affect your rating.
An example answer:
After a test exam in the oral part of the Unified State Exam in English, it became obvious that it was not possible to start a conditional dialogue-questioning with the phrases below !!!
Each of the five task items will appear on the computer screen in turn. You will have only 20 seconds to build a DIRECT QUESTION, therefore, without being distracted, proceed to the task.
1) What is the address of the yoga club? / Where is the club situated?
2) What are the opening days? / What days is the club open? / When is the club open?
3) Do you offer classes for the aged people or for the young only?
4) How much is the training program per week? / What is the training fee per week?
5) You have got morning training programs, haven "t you? / Are there any morning traning programs? / Have you got any morning programs?
Task 2
Study the advertisement.
You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
You have decided to celebrate your birthdayin the restaurant and now you are calling to find out more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:
1) availability of table for 10 people for Sunday afternoon
2) if booking is free
3) kinds of meat dishes on the menu
4) variety of dessert they serve
5) place to dance
Sample answer:
1) Is a table for 10 people available for Sunday afternoon? / Can I book a table for 10 people for Sunday afternoon?
2) Is booking free? / Should I pay for reservation? / Is booking free or should I pay for reservation? / Booking is free, isn "t it?
3) What meat dishes do you have on the menu in your restaurant?
4) What do you serve for dessert? / What desserts do you serve?
5) Where can we dance? / Is htere any place to dance? / Do you have any place to dance? / You "ve got some place to dance, haven "t you?
Task 2
Study the advertisement.
You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
You are going to visit the fashion showand now you are calling to find out more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:
1) how to get there
2) if you can book tickets on-line
3) price of the tickets
4) information about the clothes
5) opportunity to buy any items of clothing
Sample answer:
1) How can I get to the college?
2) Can I book tickets on your website? / Can I book tickets on-line? / Is there any possibility to book tickets on-line? / Are the tickets available online?
3) What is the price of the tickets? / How much are the tickets? / How much do the tickets cost? / The price of the tickets is not very high, isn "t it? / The tickets are not very expensive, are they?
4) Where can I find information about the clothes on the show? / Is there any information about the clothes on your website? / I can find some information about the clothes on your website, can "t I?
5) Will I have the opportunity to buy any items of clothing after the show?
English. Section "Speaking" on the exam. 10-11 grades. Muzlanova E.S.
M .: 20 1 6.- 64 p.
The manual contains the main types of speaking assignments provided for by the USE format. For each of them, recommendations for implementation and criteria for evaluating the answers are given. The book also includes the reference material necessary for: preparing for the Unified State Exam on reading rules: in English, on articles and irregular verbs. A separate section of the manual: devoted to the general structure and content of the USE in English. The manual is intended mainly for: students: grades 10-11 of general education organizations, however, it can be used at an earlier stage of education :. The collection will also be useful for teachers who will find in it the necessary material for: their work in the classroom.
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Content
Foreword 4
Task 1 6
Recommendations for the task 1 6
Samples of assignment 1 in the format of the exam 8
Task 2 10
Recommendations for the task 2 11
Samples of assignment 2 in the format of the exam 13
Task 3 18
Recommendations for the task 3 20
Samples of assignment 3 in the format of the exam 22
Task 4 32
Recommendations for the task 4 34
Samples of assignment 4 in the format of the exam 36
Reference 41
Reading rules in English 41
Articles 45
Irregular Verb Table 48
The structure and content of the exam
in English 55
Since 2015, the “Speaking” section has been included in the unified state exam in English. It presents tasks of different levels for better differentiation of graduates' training. Tasks are aimed at testing not only linguistic knowledge and skills, but also at the formation of metasubject skills. When answering, the examinee must plan his speech utterance, highlight the necessary information, compare factual information, generalize and draw conclusions, express his point of view.
The Speaking section includes four types of tasks:
task 1 - basic level - read aloud a fragment of informational or popular science stylistically neutral text - 1 point;
task 2 - basic level - ask questions to obtain the necessary information - 5 points;
task 3 - basic level - describe one of the three proposed pictures of the student's choice based on the plan of the statement - 7 points;
task 4 - high level - compare two pictures and substantiate your attitude to the proposed problem - 7 points.
All student responses are digitally recorded and reviewed by certified experts.
The maximum possible primary score for all assignments is 20. The time for preparation and the student's response is determined by the computer strictly in accordance with the assignments. The planned time for completing the tasks in this section, taking into account the preparation stage, is 12-15 minutes.
Introductory words are taken into account in the scoring. In C5 there should be 4 of them and not necessarily intricate, while in C6 - 5-6
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"Unified State Exam in English Speaking Speech Clichés"
When completing the tasks of the oral part C5 and C6, to connect sentences, be sure to use introductory and connecting words. The transition from one point of the plan to another should be smooth and logical.
Introductory words are taken into account in the scoring. In C5 there should be 4 of them and not necessarily intricate, while in C6 - 5-6
Treat your computer like a conversation partner
| Task C5. Picture description plan. (photo description): |
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| Well, I have chosen to show you photo number 2. | ||
| When and where you took the photo | Look! I'd like to show you this amazing / awesome / gorgeous / terrific / unusual / stunning / spectacular / disappointing picture. I took it while traveling / when I was on holiday with my friends / parents / classmates last ... We were visiting / trekking / going to… then. I took this photo because I was so impressed by the scene that I wanted to capture that moment forever. Moreover, it was the most unforgettable part of our trip. Besides, it was one of the most stunning / disappointing moments in our trip. | Listen! I would like to show you this amazing / cool / unsurpassed / awesome / unusual / stunning / spectacular / disappointing photo. I made it when I was with friends / parents / classmates on vacation in the past ... We visited / crossed / walked ... .. I took this photo because I was so impressed with the scenery that I wanted to capture that moment forever. Moreover, it was the most memorable part of our trip. It was also one of the most gorgeous / disappointing moments of our trip. |
| Who / What is in the photo | To start with, the picture shows / depicts… You can see… in the picture. In the background, there is / are…. In the foreground, we can see…. There is… in the picture. On the right / left there are (is) ... In the right / left hand corner ... In the foreground / background, there is ... There are ... in the foreground / background. In the bottom part of the picture there is ... There are… in the top part of the picture. The people in the picture are ... The people in the picture look happy because… The people in the picture seem sad because ... The general atmosphere in the picture is positive because…. The picture was taken in… The weather in the picture is ... The atmosphere in the picture is depressing because… Speculating about the situation | To begin with, the photo shows / displays ... In the photo you can see ... In the background, ... In the foreground, we can see…. I would say ... The photo shows ... Right left …. In the right / left corner ... In the foreground / background ... …. in the foreground / background. At the bottom of the photo ... …. at the top of the photo. People in the photo ... The people in the picture look happy because ... The people in the photo seem sad because ... The general atmosphere of the photo is positive, because The photo was taken / taken ... Weather in the photo ... The atmosphere in the photo is dull because ... Reflecting on the situation ... It could be…. |
| What is happening | The person / people in the picture is / are… They probably will… It seems to me that… They could be ... It is probably… Imagine they’re ... Another idea is that ... It is also possible that ... It's not clear if ... It seems to me that the people in the picture ... I get the impression that the people are not very happy here ... They don’t seem to be enjoying themselves ... | The person / people in the photo ... They are probably ... I think that… They could ... Perhaps… Probably,… Imagine that they Another thought is that ... It is also possible that ... It is not clear……. whether…. It seems to me that the people in the photo ... I got the impression that the people in the photo are not very happy ... They don't seem to be enjoying themselves ... |
| Why you took the photo | What I meant by taking this picture is that I wanted to catch / save this unforgettable moment from my life. What’s more, ... I liked the landscape so much that I decided to capture / to save it. It was a great experience in my life. They were the friendliest / the most helpful / hospitable people in our journey and I liked them so much that I decided to take a picture of them. | What I meant when I took this photo is that I wanted to capture / preserve this unforgettable moment from my life. Moreover, ... Besides,… I liked the landscape so much that I decided to capture / save it. It was a great experience in my life. They were the friendliest / most helpful / most hospitable people during our trip and I liked them so much that I decided to photograph them. |
| Why you decided to show it to your friend | I decided to show this picture to you, because… This is a good chance for you to get the first impression of… Looking at it from your perspective, you would ... I decided to show this photo to you as I’d like to share my emotions / feelings / impressions with you. Also, I want you to know more about ... | I decided to show this photo to you because ... This is a good opportunity for you to get a first impression of .... In my opinion, you would ... I also wanted to know more about ... |
| Conclusion | That’s all I wanted to tell you about this picture. | That's all I wanted to tell you about this photo. |
Task C6. Compare and contrast two photos using introductory and connecting words(comparing / contrasting):
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| introduction | Introduction to the subject of pictures (e.g. jobs, eating out, fast food, ecological problems, etc.) | This is a photo ... and this is a photo .... |
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