English language, oral part

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4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Wild animals in Captivity” together with
your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news.
Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend
about the photo:
give a brief description of the photos, justifying the choice of the photos for the project;
say in what way the pictures are different, justifying the choice of the photos for the project;
mention the advantages and disadvantages (1-2) of the two types of habitat;
express your opinion on the subject of the project – whether you would like wild animals to
live in captivity and why or why not.

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Hi, Kate! I’ve just found two illustrations for our project on “Wild animals in Captivity” and I’d
like to discuss them with you.
1 Give a brief description of the photos, justifying the choice of the photos for the project
I think these photos are a good choice for our project as they show two completely different
places where wild animals can live. In the 1st photo there is a caged tiger. In the second photo we
can see some tigers in the wild.

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2 Say in what way the pictures are different, justifying the choice of the photos
for the project;
2. There are some obvious differences between the photos. The 1st photo shows a
lone tiger in the zoo, where no freedom of movement. By contrast, the 2nd picture
depicts an adult tiger with two tiger cubs near the river in the wild nature. These
animals have wide open space to move around.
I think these pictures are a perfect illustration of different wild animals'
habitats.

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3 Mention the advantages and disadvantages (1-2) of the two types of habitats;
3. Indeed, although these two types of habitats are very different, they both have
their advantages and disadvantages (pros and cons). Both habitats can be rather
hazardous which is their significant drawback. In the wild animals are killed by
people (poacher [ˈpəʊʧə] браконьер) for their beautiful skin. As for zoos, they
can’t recreate animals’ habitat. This makes them unhappy and restless
(беспокойный). Also, some animals do not breed in the zoo as they feel
stressed. But living in the zoos, animals are always fed and have medical care, in
the natural environment animals have a lot of space to live happily and hunt.

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• express your opinion on the subject of the project – whether you would like
wild animals to live in captivity and why or why not.
4. All in all, both pictures make me think of wildlife. As for me, I am sure that
wild animals should live free in their natural habitat because they are part of
nature.
That’s all. Let me know what you think about the pictures. Bye for now!

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Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Zoos” together with your friend. You have found some
illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready
to tell the friend about the photos:
•give a brief description of the photos, justifying the choice of the photos for the project;
•say in what way the pictures are different, justifying the choice of the photos for the project;
•mention the advantages and disadvantages (1-2) of zoos;
•express your opinion on the subject of the project – should zoos exist in the future 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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• leisure activities [ˈleʒər ækˈtɪvɪtɪz] виды
досуга, активный отдых
• Active recreation - Активный отдых
• Pastime – время препровождение
• Activity – активность, мероприятие
• Way to spend time - Способ провести время

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Hi, Kate! I’ve just found two illustrations for our project on “leisure activities” and I’d like
to discuss them with you.
1 Give a brief description of the photos, justifying the choice of the photos for the project
1. I think these photos are a good choice for our project as they show two completely
different types of people’s pastime. In the 1st photo there is a group of people
skydiving. In the second photo we can see a boy playing a computer game.
2 Say in what way the pictures are different, justifying the choice of the photos for the
project;
2. There are some (obvious) differences between the photos. The 1st photo shows skydivers
who are engaged in active recreation outdoor. By contrast, the 2nd picture illustrates the
boy, he is absorbed in playing computer games indoors and remains physically inactive .
I think these pictures are a perfect illustration of the fact that leisure activities can be
different.
***2 различия: 1. в помещении – на воздухе, 2. активный отдых – пассивный
engage [ɪnˈgeɪʤ] Вовлекать, Привлекать, заниматься
engaged in active recreation - занимается активным отдыхом
absorbed [əbˈzɔːbd] поглощенный, увлеченный, погруженный
remain [rɪˈmeɪn] оставаться, находиться, пребывать (stay/be)

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3 Mention the advantages and disadvantages (1-2) of the two types of books;
3. Indeed, although these two types of leisure activities are very different, they both have
their advantages and disadvantages (pros and cons). Both activities can be rather hazardous
which is their significant
drawback. While parachute jumps can threaten physical health,
.
playing computer games turn out to be dangerous for mental health. As for the benefits, the
former activity is adventurous way to spend time and the latter develops coordination,
imagination, quick reaction. The choice of leisure activities depends on your interests.
hazardous [ˈhæzədəs] опасный, (dangerous/harmful), рискованный (risky)
significant [sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt] существенный, значительный, серьезный, важный
Drawback – недостаток, минус (disadvantage)
turn out to be оказаться
former [ˈfɔːmə] предыдущий
latter [ˈlætə] последний, недавний (last), второй
response [rɪsˈpɒns] ответная реакция

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4. Express your opinion on the subject of the project – whether you would like to live
without gadgets and why;
4. Personally, I would like to go in for skydiving no matter how risky it is as it is a
breathtaking and. challenging activity that not everyone will dare do.
That’s all. Let me know what you think about the pictures. Bye for now!
no matter – неважно, независимо от того
challenging activity - сложная деятельность
Challenging вызывающий, бросающий вызов
dare do - осмелюсь сделать
Dare – осмеливаться, рисковать, решиться (decide)

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leisure activities [ˈleʒər ækˈtɪvɪtɪz] виды досуга, активный отдых
Active recreation - Активный отдых
Pastime – время препровождение
Activity – активность, мероприятие
Way to spend time - Способ провести время

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• Justify the choice of the photos for our project:
… are a good/great/perfect/ideal choice for our project
they are (perfectly) suitable for our project…
these photos (will) work really well for our project as they...
I think it is a good idea to / we should use / I suggest using these
pictures because they both illustrate how … / the concept of …
because they both convey the idea of … / make us think
about life without gadgets but in a different way
because they both reflect the idea of …