Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say: what your typical school day is like; what your favourite subject is, and why; what you like most about your school; what your attitude to your school life is. You have to talk continuously.

Возможный ответ: Now, I'm going to give a talk about my school. To begin with, school is an important part of everyone's life, and my school is no exception. My typical school day starts at 8:30 in the morning and finishes at around 2:30 in the afternoon. We usually have six or seven lessons a day, with short breaks between them, and a longer break for lunch. As far as I know, my favourite subject is English because I find it interesting and useful for my future career. I enjoy learning new words, watching videos in English, and practising speaking with my classmates. Besides, I really like the atmosphere at my school. The teachers are supportive and always ready to help, and my classmates are friendly and kind. At the same time, I also appreciate that our school has a good library and a modern sports hall, which makes our lessons more exciting. To tell the truth, my attitude to school life is mostly positive. Of course, there are some difficult moments, like exams or a lot of homework, but I believe that school helps us grow and prepare for adult life. In conclusion, I'd like to say that I'm grateful for the opportunities my school gives me. That's all I wanted to say about my school.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school holidays. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say: when you have school holidays; what school holidays you would make longer, and why; what you enjoy doing during your school holidays; what your attitude to school holidays is. You have to talk continuously.

Возможный ответ: Now, I'm going to give a talk about my school holidays. To begin with, school holidays are an important part of every student's life. In my country, we have school holidays four times a year: autumn, winter, spring, and summer. The longest ones are summer holidays, which last for about three months. As far as I know, I would make summer holidays even longer because they give me time to travel, spend time with my family, and enjoy the nice weather. I believe that having more free time in summer helps students relax and recharge before the new school year. To tell the truth, I really enjoy spending my school holidays actively. I like meeting my friends, going to the cinema, playing sports, and sometimes I travel to the countryside to visit my grandparents. I also enjoy reading books and watching films that I don't have time for during the school term. However, I don't like it when teachers give us a lot of homework during the holidays. I think holidays should be a time for rest and fun, not for doing too many school tasks. In conclusion, I'd like to say that I have a very positive attitude to school holidays. They help me relax, discover new hobbies, and come back to school with fresh energy. That's all I wanted to say about my school holidays.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about travelling. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say: why people like travelling in Russia; what means of transport is the most popular for travelling in Russia, and why; what places in Russia you would like to visit; what your attitude to travelling is. You have to talk continuously.

Возможный ответ: Now, I'm going to give a talk about travelling. To begin with, travelling is an important part of many people's lives. In Russia, people like travelling because our country is very big and has a lot of different landscapes, from mountains and lakes to big cities and small historical towns. Many people also enjoy discovering new places and learning about the culture and traditions of different regions. As far as I know, the most popular means of transport for travelling in Russia is the train. Trains are comfortable, not too expensive, and they connect almost all cities and towns in the country. Besides, many people enjoy the romantic atmosphere of long train journeys and the beautiful views from the window. To tell the truth, there are many places in Russia I would like to visit. For example, I dream of seeing Lake Baikal because it's the deepest lake in the world and has amazing nature. I would also like to visit Saint Petersburg because of its beautiful palaces, museums, and canals. However, I haven't travelled much yet because of my studies, but I hope to change that in the future. In conclusion, I'd like to say that I have a very positive attitude to travelling. I believe it helps us broaden our horizons, learn new things, and make unforgettable memories. That's all I wanted to say about travelling.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about reading books. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say: whether reading is popular with teenagers, and why, or why not; what kind of books you like reading; why many people prefer e-books to paper books; what your attitude to reading is. You have to talk continuously.

Возможный вариант ответа: Now, I'm going to give a talk about reading. To begin with, reading is an important part of everyone's life. It helps us to learn new things, develop our imagination and relax after a hard day. I think that reading is not very popular with teenagers nowadays. As far as I know, most of my classmates prefer watching videos on the Internet or playing computer games. However, some teenagers still enjoy reading because it improves their vocabulary and makes them more intelligent. To tell the truth, I like reading adventure and fantasy books. My favourite writer is J. R. R. Tolkien, and I've read his trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" several times. Besides, I enjoy reading historical novels because they help me understand the past better. At the same time, many people prefer e-books to paper books. I believe it's because e-books are light, convenient and you can store thousands of books on one device. Moreover, you can download any book instantly without leaving your home. In conclusion, I'd like to say that reading is a wonderful hobby. It broadens our horizons and makes us more educated. I try to read at least twenty pages every day because I find it both useful and enjoyable. That's all I wanted to say about reading.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about healthy lifestyle. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say: why doing sport is very important for modern teenagers; what else besides sport young people do to keep fit; what you enjoy doing in your free time; what your attitude to doing sports activities is. You have to talk continuously.

Возможный ответ: Now, I'm going to give a talk about a healthy lifestyle. To begin with, doing sport is an important part of everyone's life, especially for modern teenagers. I believe that sport helps us to stay healthy and strong. It also makes our body fit and improves our mood. Besides, regular physical activity helps teenagers to reduce stress after long school days. As far as I know, many young people also go to the gym or do morning exercises at home. To tell the truth, some of my friends prefer cycling or walking a lot instead of doing professional sport. Eating healthy food and drinking enough water is also very popular among teenagers nowadays. However, in my free time I don't always do sport. I enjoy playing basketball with my classmates after school. I think that doing sports activities is really cool and necessary. In conclusion, I'd like to say that sport is not only about winning competitions, but also about having fun and being healthy. That's all I wanted to say about healthy lifestyle.