Form 6

1. Let’s talk about hobbies and favourite pastimes.

a) What activity is called a hobby?

b) What hobbies used to be popular in the past?

c) What are the most favourite pastimes in the modern world?

d) What groups of hobbies can you name?

e) What people are called “couch potatoes”?

2. Let’s talk about household chores.

a) What household chores do children hate or not mind doing?

b) What household devices do you use?

c) How do you share household chores in your family?

d) What household disasters can happen from time to time?

e) Why should you help your parents about the house?

3. Let’s talk about school and school rules.

a) What can you say about the school year in Belarus?

b) How can you describe the facilities of the school which you attend?

c) What school subjects are you interested in?

d) Are there any school rules you should follow? Give examples.

e) Why are you proud of your school?

4. Let’s talk about food, the traditional dishes in Belarus and Great Britain.

a) What does it mean “You are what you eat”?

b) Give some examples of healthy and junk food.

c) What national dishes are typical of Belarus?

d) What traditional dishes do they have in Britain?

e) How can you describe the eating habits of your family?

5. Let’s talk about our native land, the Republic of Belarus.

a) What can you say about the geographical position of Belarus?

b) Why is the country called “blue-eyed”?

c) Describe the national and other symbols of Belarus.

d) What is the country famous for?

e) What landmarks attract tourists to our country?

6. Let’s talk about one of the parts of the United Kingdom, Scotland.

a) What can you say about the geographical position of Scotland?

b) Why is Loch Ness popular with tourists?

c) Describe the national and other symbols of Scotland.

d) What is the country famous for?

e) What festivals attract tourists to the country?

7. Let’s talk about the wildlife of Belarus and Australia.

a) What species of plants can be found in Belarus?

b) Describe one of the National Parks in our country?

c) How can you describe the fauna of Belarus?

d) What Australian marsupials can you name?

e) What are the animal and plant symbols of Australia?

8. Let’s talk about the wildlife conservation and “green” ideas.

a) What harm have people done to nature?

b) Describe some endangered species of animals.

c) How can you explain the term “Conservation”?

d) What international organizations protect nature?

e) What “green” ideas can help to save our planet?

9. Let’s talk about the world of books and reading.

a) Why is reading a useful activity?

b) What kinds of books do you remember?

c) Name some famous Belarusian, British and American writers.

d) Tell us about one of the writers in a few words.

10. Let’s talk about the world of cinema and films.

a) Why is going to the cinema a popular pastime?

b) What types of films can you name?

c) What film-studios are well-known in the world?

d) Tell us about your favourite film.

e) What does a good film teach?