SUMMER SESSION SPEAKING SITUATIONS 2021

A first-year student should be able to say 150 words on each of the following situations
using 70% of the information from the texts and 50% of the vocabulary given in the
brackets after the situations.

1. Dwell upon your idea of an ideal family (use the vocabulary on the topics ‘1.2
Family’, ‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic Features’).
2. Tell what makes a happy and successful marriage (use the vocabulary on the topics
‘1.2 Family’, ‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic Features’).
3. Dwell upon advantages and disadvantages of having an extended versus nuclear
family (use the vocabulary on the topics ‘1.2 Family’, ‘1.7 Characteristic Features’)
4. Describe your own family tree. Tell some interesting facts about your ancestors
(use the vocabulary on the topics ‘1.2 Family’, ‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7
Characteristic Features’).
5. Talk about common problems students face during university life (use the
information from the text “Problems facing teenagers and youth” on p. 74 of “A Way
to Success” by Тучина Н.В., Жаркова І.В. та ін.; and the vocabulary on the topic ‘1.5
Problems Facing Teenagers And Youth’).
6. Share memories of the good times you and your grandparents had together (use
the vocabulary from the text “Grandparents” on p. 90-91 of “A Way to Success” by
Тучина Н.В., Жаркова І.В. та ін.; and the vocabulary on the topics ‘1.2 Family’, ‘1.6
Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic Features’).

7. Dwell upon the idea of your spouse-to be. Describe his/her appearance and
character (use the vocabulary on the topics ‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7
Characteristic Features’).
8. Describe how you understand the notion of an ideal beauty. Mention also the traits
of character you appreciate in people (use the vocabulary on the topics ‘1.6
Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic Features’).
9. Dwell upon the effects of drugs and alcohol abuse on teens (use the information
from the text “Problems facing teenagers and youth” on p. 74 of “A Way to Success”
by Тучина Н.В., Жаркова І.В. та ін.; and the vocabulary on the topic ‘1.5 Problems
Facing Teenagers And Youth’).
10.Dwell upon the proverb “Appearances are deceitful”. Use the facts from your own
experience (use the vocabulary on the topics ‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7
Characteristic Features’).
11.Tell about yourself (appearance, age, character) using the vocabulary on the topics
‘1.1 Name’; ‘1.3 Age’; ‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic
Features’).
12.Tell what you think about the statement “Intelligence and beauty can go hand in
hand”. Back up your opinion with examples from life, films and literature (use the
vocabulary on the topics ‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic
Features’).
13.Describe a celebrity’s appearance and character (use the vocabulary on the topics
‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic Features’).
14.Talk about the problems facing teenagers and youth in Ukraine (use the
information from the text “Problems facing teenagers and youth” on p. 74 of “A Way
to Success” by Тучина Н.В., Жаркова І.В. та ін.; and the vocabulary on the topic ‘1.5
Problems Facing Teenagers And Youth’).
15.Describe the person who has influenced your life most of all (appearance,
character, age, occupation, hobbies) using the vocabulary on the topics ‘1.1 Name’;
‘1.3 Age’; ‘1.4 Hobbies’; ‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic
Features’).
16.Dwell upon the statement “Attractive appearance can help you to get a good job”
(use the vocabulary on the topics ‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic
Features’).

17.Talk about the generation gap – the ultimate problem between

parents/grandparents and their children/grandchildren (use the information from
the text “Grandparents” on p. 90-91 of “A Way to Success” by Тучина Н.В.,
Жаркова І.В. та ін.; and the vocabulary on the topic ‘1.5 Problems Facing Teenagers
And Youth’).
18.Describe the person whose appearance struck you (use the vocabulary on the topics
‘1.6 Describing Appearance’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic Features’).

19.Advertise your favourite book (the author, the plot, favourite characters, the
message of the book).
20.Tell about the ways people are given first names in Ukraine (use the information
from the text “What’s in a name?” on p. 7 of “A Way to Success” by Тучина Н.В.,
Жаркова І.В. та ін.; and the vocabulary on the topic ‘1.1 Name’).
21.Tell about the advantages and disadvantages of being a teenager (use the
vocabulary on the topic ‘1.3 Age’).
22.Tell about the ways people were given family names in English-speaking countries
(use the information from the text “What’s in a name?” on p. 7 of “A Way to Success”
by Тучина Н.В., Жаркова І.В. та ін.; and the vocabulary on the topic ‘1.1 Name’).

23. Dwell upon the meaning of your name and say whether you agree with the traits
of character attributed to people carrying your name (use the vocabulary on the
topics ‘1.1 Name’ and ‘1.7 Characteristic Features’).
24. Explain why people take pseudonyms or false names. Mention some famous
Ukrainian and foreign writers who took pen names (use the vocabulary on the topic
‘1.1 Name’).
25.Tell whether you believe that a person’s name influences his/ her character and
predetermines his/ her life? (use the vocabulary on the topics ‘1.1 Name’ and ‘1.7
Characteristic Features’).