Approved at the meeting of the department

20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying

2022-2023

Card 1

Write an essay on the topic "Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for
activities that develop the mind, such as reading and doing crossword puzzles. Others feel that it
is important to give one’s mind a rest in leisure time. Discuss.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or
knowledge.

Write at least 250 words.

 Approved at the meeting of the department
20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2022-2023

Card 2

Write an essay on the topic “Some people believe that children are given too much free time.
They feel that this time should be used to do more school work.
How do you think children should spend their free time?”

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

Write at least 250 words.

 Approved at the meeting of the department
20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2022-2023

Card 3

Write an essay on the topic «Some people think one should stay all their life in the same job,
whereas others advocate changing jobs from time to time»

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Write at least 250 words.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Approved at the meeting of the department

20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2022-2023

Card 4

Write an essay on the topic “Some people think that work is the most important thing of people’s
life. Without the success of career, life become meaningless.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?”

Write at least 250 words.

Approved at the meeting of the department

 20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2022-2023

Card 5

Write an essay on the topic “Many people think that to become a successful specialist it's better
to choose a career early in life and never change it later.»

To what extent do you agree with this view?

Support your opinion with relevant examples.

Write at least 250 words.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Approved at the meeting of the department

20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2020-2021

Card 6

Write an essay on the topic “Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn
money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others
argue that teenagers shouldn't sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Write at least 250 words.
Approved at the meeting of the department
20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2020-2021

Card 7

Write an essay on the topic «Unemployment is one of the biggest problems of contemporary
society.»

What do you think are the main causes of unemployment? What solutions can you suggest?

Write at least 250 words.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Approved at the meeting of the department

20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.
Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages
Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2020-2021

Card 8

Write an essay on the topic «A lot of people spend a major part of their adult life at work, so job
satisfaction is very important for individual happiness» What are the main factors that contribute
to job satisfaction? What are the possible solutions for people who are unsatisfied with their
jobs?

Write at least 250 words.

 Approved at the meeting of the department
20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2020-2021

Card 9

Write an essay on the topic “Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction.»
Do you agree or disagree?
Provide relevant examples if necessary.

Write at least 250 words.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Approved at the meeting of the department

20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2020-2021

Card 10

Write an essay on the topic “Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own
business. While the idea of not having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound
tempting, financial risks and stress sometimes outweigh these advantages. In your opinion what
are the pros and cons of working in a company?”.

Write at least 250 words.

 Approved at the meeting of the department
20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2020-2021

Card 11

Write an essay on the topic “Famous sportsmen often earn a lot more money than people in
other professions. Although sport is important in our lives, everyone should be equal and such
big incomes of sport professionals are unjustified.

Do you agree or disagree?

Write at least 250 words.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Approved at the meeting of the department

20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2020-2021

Card 12
Write an essay on the topic “Media surrounds us, from the shows we watch on television to the
music we listen to on the radio.

How does media affect the society?

Do you agree that the impact of media has more disadvantages than benefits?”

Write at least 250 words.

Approved at the meeting of the department

20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2020-2021

Card 13

Write an essay on the topic “Nowadays there is a wide range of TV programs. But instead of
watching educational programs, news or documentary films, more and more people prefer to
watch TV shows, soap operas or serials. And this negatively affects knowledge acquisition skills.

What are the primary causes of this tendency?

How is it possible to make educational TV programs more popular?”.

Write at least 250 words.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Approved at the meeting of the department

20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
 The 2nd year of studying
2020-2021

Card 14

Write an essay on the topic “Some people believe that violence on television and in computer
games has a damaging effect on society. Others deny that these have any significant influence on
people's behaviour.What is your opinion?”

. Write at least 250 words.

Approved at the meeting of the department

20.04.2023 Protocol № 9
Head of the department: ___________ Sopieva B.A.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages

Faculty of Translation and Philology.
Department of Speech Practice of Foreign Philology
Practical course of foreign language
The 2nd year of studying
2020-2021

Card 15

Write an essay on the topic «Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn
news. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media.
Discuss both views and give your opinion»
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or
knowledge.

Write at least 250 words.

_____________________________________________________________________________