TOPICS FOR ORAL DISCUSSION
1ST YEAR Personal identification About myself Appearance and disposition Feelings and emotions National holidays and festivals. Stereotypes and prejudices Jobs and professions Interests of young people in English-speaking countries and in Ukraine Problems of young people in English-speaking countries and in Ukraine Family Family relations Marriage and wedding customs in English-speaking countries and in Ukraine Bringing up children Family problems. One parent family. There is no place like home Houses and Housing English-speaking countries and in Ukraine Living conditions. Inside the house. Students’ accommodation. Household chores. Seasons and the weather 2nd year Choosing a career Career training Occupation. Work and employment. My University. My future profession. Writing a CV (curriculum vitae) English-speaking countries Geographical position England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand Capitals of English-speaking countries and their main places of interest Importance of English language in the world Ukraine and Ukrainians Art Trends in art Art museums Painting and famous painters Art galleries and art exhibitions. 3rd year Cinema The history of cinema TV and its impact on people My favourite actor and film director Film reviews Media and Art The press Radio and TV programmes New information technologies Modern means of communication Man and Music Trends and genres in music Youth and music My preferences in music 5th year Cross-cultural studies Ethnicity and Identity Economy, Culture and Gender Identity Process of Creating Culture Identities in Modern Europe Social Difficulty in a Foreign culture Motivation and Values among Ukrainians, English and other students Culture Shock, Language shock, Self-discovery Globalization Immigration Religious diversity in a Multicultural society Youth subcultures (Punk, Rave, Hip Hop) PART 4 WRITING Write a composition on the topic Friendship in your life. Include the following: -How do you choose friends - Describe the appearance and character of your best friend - Is it important to be a friends to others? Write a composition on the topic A famous British artist (musician, writer). Include the following: -the influence of art on your personality - modern trends in art -the famous places of art you’d like to visit Write a composition on the topic You have just visited the Art Exhibition in the place where you live. Write bout: -the place where the exhibition is held; -the artworks which were exhibited; Write a composition on the topic Winter holidays in Ukraine. Write about: -weather in December and January; -types of clothes people wear -customs and traditions of celebration
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