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 are popular in Russian schools?

Student: In Russian schools, popular extracurricular activities include sports like football, basketball, and volleyball. There are also various clubs focused on music, dance, theatre, science and technology.

Interviewer: What benefits do extracurricular activities have?

Student: I think extracurricular activities provide opportunities to meet new people and make friends. Engaging in these activities can also be a fun way to relax and relieve stress.

Interviewer: Were you someone who explored different after-school activities, or did you focus on just one? Why?

Student: Personally, I explored various activities throughout my school years. I tried sports, music, and academic clubs. This exploration helped me discover my true interests and strengths. 

Interviewer: How did you manage your extracurricular time, schoolwork, and family responsibilites?

Student: Well, I used a planner to schedule my time for studying, activities, and household responsibilities. I set goals and prioritised tasks to stay organised. 

Interviewer: Do you think children should do more mental or more physical activities after school? Why?

Student: I think children should do more physical activities after school because their school day is mostly spent sitting at desks. Extra physical activities can help them release energy and reduce stress.

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.