SPEAKING
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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.
Fast food is a subject of ongoing debate regarding its impact on health. While it offers convenience, its consumption is often associated with various health risks.
Fast food typically contains high levels of calories, fats, sugar, and sodium. Regular consumption is linked to obesity, heart disease. Additionally, these foods may lack essential nutrients, like fiber and vitamins, which are
important for overall health.
On the flip side, fast food can be a convenient option for people with busy lifestyles. It provides quick, affordable meals for those on the go. Some fast-food chains are making efforts to offer healthier menu choices, including
salads and grilled options.
The key lies in moderation and informed choices. While occasional indulgence in fast food may not be detrimental, it is crucial to balance it with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fast food can be a
part of one's diet if approached sensibly, but it should not replace healthier, home-cooked meals.
Task 2. Study the advertisement.
A new fast food restaurant – now in your area!
You are considering going to the new fast food restaurant and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- opening hours
- price of a standard lunch
- vegetarian dishes
- free Wi-Fi
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
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Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a school project “Healthy lifestyle” together with your friend. You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages (1-2) of the two ways of leading a healthy lifestyle;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two ways of leading a healthy lifestyle;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which of the ways of leading a healthy lifestyle presented in the pictures you would prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages (1-2) of the two ways of leading a healthy lifestyle;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two ways of leading a healthy lifestyle;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which of the ways of leading a healthy lifestyle presented in the pictures you would prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
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