Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

Study the advertisement.

Are you thinking of adding a furry friend to your family?
Be a hero and adopt a dog!

You are considering adopting a dog from an animal shelter and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1. adoption requirements
2. pet adoption fee
3. adoption steps
4. the best dog breeds for first-time owners

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

1. What are the requirements for adopting a dog from your shelter?
2. How much is the pet adoption fee?
3. What are the steps in the adoption process?
4. What are the best dog breeds for first-time owners?

You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2–3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Tapescript for Task 3

Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Teenagers Round the World Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss extracurricular activities. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.

Interviewer: What extracurricular activities do most teenagers do?

Student: In Russia, for example, most teenagers like to play sports, make music, or do art. Participating in community volunteer work after school is also popular with Russian teenagers.

Interviewer: What benefits do extracurricular activities have?

Student: I think extracurricular activities offer many advantages, such as developing skills and interests, making new friends, and providing a way to explore interests and passions. They also help students to relax and have fun after a long day of school.

Interviewer: What extracurriculars are ideal for teenagers?

Student: I think it depends on personal interests and skills. Anyway, ideal after-school activities for teenagers are the ones that match their hobbies and interests. They can include sports, music, art, volunteering, and clubs related to their career goals.

Interviewer: What do you usually do in your extracurricular time?

Student: In my extracurricular time, I like to play sports and participate in music activities. I also enjoy volunteering at local organisations.

Interviewer: How much time do you think a student should spend on extracurricular activities?

Student: I think it’s subjective and can vary depending on a student’s schedule and priorities. It’s important for students to find a good balance between after-school activities and other things in their lives. That way, they can fully enjoy and get the most out of their activities.

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.

Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Careers in demand”. You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:

You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.