Примерные ответы на задание 2 (телефонный опрос) раздела Говорение ОГЭ по английскому языку

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1. How many lessons do you usually have?

We have six or seven lessons a day.

2. What subjects do you find most difficult?

The most difficult subjects for me are history, geography and the like, the subjects for which you have to read and remember so much as I don't have very good memory.

3. What is your favourite week day? Why do you like it.

My favourite week day is Wednesday. I like it because we have only 6 lessons, not 7 and I don't have any extra classes. I can spare some time for my hobby.

4. What sport facilities do you have at your school?

We have a gym, a skating rink and a basketball court.

5. Do you think school uniform is necessary or not?

I think it is necessary because there is some bullying about clothes at school. Some children can't afford fashionable clothes and are bullied. Uniform can help to solve this problem.

6. What would you advise your friends to improve their English?

I would advise him/her to watch films in English and to have a foreign pen friend.

№2

1. How often do you go to the cinema?

Unfortunately, we don't have a cinema here. So, I go to the cinema very seldom, once every three or four months in Tambov.

2. What kinds of films do you like most?

I like adventure films most. They make my monotonous life more interesting.

3. Why do you think many people prefer watching films at home?

I think many people prefer watching films at home because they don't have to pay for the tickets and you've got more comfort. You can even lie on the sofa if you like.

4. What do you like to do in your free time?

I like watching films on the Internet with my friend. We make a home cinema for ourselves, buy plenty of snacks beforehand and enjoy films chewing something. Then we discuss them.

5. How can films in English help students to improve their English?

I think films in English help to improve students' listening skills first. Besides, they can help to expand their vocabulary. They can learn new words by watching films as it is often clear what the word means from what you see on the screen.

6. What film would you recommend your friend see and why?

I would recommend my friends see the film Titanic. They like romantic love films. And it is a very beautiful love story. Besides, it is really spectacular. It is full of great special effects. And the acting is wonderful too.

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1.What kinds of books do you like to red?

My favourite kind of books is adventure stories. I like adventure stories because they make my monotonous life more exciting and interesting, give me an opportunity to travel around the world.

2.Who is your favourite writer?

My favourite writer is Mayne Reid. I adore his adventure novels.

3. How often do you borrow books from the library?

I never borrow books from the library now. I read books on the Internet now. You can find any book there. You just type in its title and and it is found almost in no time.

4. Why do teenagers read less and less now?

Teenagers read less now as they have far more ways to entertain themselves. We have an opportunity to play computer games, listen to countless number of songs and watch any films we like on the Internet.

4. How can reading English books help students improve their English?

I think reading English books can help students expand their vocabulary, they can learn new words by reading as it is often clear what the word means from the context.

6.What book would you recommend your friend to read for pleasure and why?

I would recommend him/her Headless Horseman by Mayne Reid. It is easy to read and the plot is very interesting and exciting.

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1. Who usually does the shopping in your family?

It is usually me who does the shopping in my family. My parents give me a shopping list and I buy everything we need.

2. What can you buy in your nearest shopping centre?

In our nearest shopping centre we can buy all kinds of food, household chemicals, bath and body products and cosmetics.

3. How often do you usually go shopping?

I usually go shopping twice a week with a long shopping list: on Wednesday and Saturday.

But I also go to the shop whenever I feel like eating something special.

4. Why are shopping centres so popular nowadays?

I think they are so popular because you can buy different kinds of products all in one place. You don't have to go to many kinds of shops around the town. It saves your time and even money as you don't spend money on transport.

5. Why do some people hate shopping?

I think some people hate shopping because it is very tiresome sometimes. When you buy clothes for example, you have to try on a lot of things before you find one that suits and fits you.

6. What time would you recommend that busy people go shopping?

As there are very many people at shops in the evening on weekdays after the working day is over I would recommend that busy people do the shopping early in the morning at the weekends. During the weekends many people prefer sleeping till late hours so shops are not crowded early in the morning. So if they want to save time, it is the best time.

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1. How much free time do you have on weekdays?

I have very little free time on weekdays as I have six or seven lessons plus one or two extra classes a day, besides we are given a lot of homework as we are getting ready to take our school-leaving exams.

2. How do you and your friends usually spend your free time?

We like whatching films on the Internet. We make a home cinema for ourselves at somebody's home, buy plenty of snacks beforehand and enjoy films chewing something. Then we discuss them.

3. Who do you prefer to spend your free time with?

I prefer to spend my free time with my best friend. We have a lot in common. We like the same kinds of books, films, music and even food. So it is easy to find something to do interesting for both of us.

4. What after-school activities do you take part in?

I am very health-conscious, try to live a healthy life-style and do sports. That's why I do athletics at a school athletic club.

5. Do you think everyone should find some time for doing sports, why?

Yes, I think everyone should find some time for doing sports as it helps you to stay healthy and slim. Health is the most important thing in your life. And if you are slim and look attractive, you feel confident and are more successful in your career.

6. What hobby would you do if you had more free time?

If I had more free time, I would attend dance classes. I like dancing very much and all my friends say I dance very beautifully.

№ 6

1. What is your favourite season?

My favourite season is summer. There are so many things you can do in summer! The weather is hot and sunny. You can swim, lie in the sun and get a beautiful tan.

2. Where do you usually spend your summer holidays?

I usually spend my summer holidays at the seaside. I am always tired after a school year as I study hard. So I like to relax lying in the sun on the beach and swimming in the sea.

3. What do you like to do during your winter holidays?

During my winter holidays I prefer skating. We have a good skating-rink near our school. My friends and I usually meet there at the weekends and skate. It is great fun!

4. How often do you and your family travel?

We travel almost every year. We enjoy travelling and can afford it as my parents have a good and well-paid job.

5. What kind of transport do you find the most convenient? Why?

I believe, the best means of transport is your own car. First, you don't have to wait for your bus or train at the station. It saves your time. Second, you can choose the route yourself to take the most of your trip and enjoy most picturesque places. Besides, you can stop any time you feel tired to stretch your legs after a long sitting or have a bite if you are hungry.

6. What place in your country would you recommend a foreign visitor to visit?

There are a lot of places worth visiting in Russia. But if it is the first visit to Russia, I would recommend to visit Moscow. First, there are a lot of places which are symbols of the country there, like Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral. Besides, it is a cultural centre too. There are a lot of museums, art galleries and theatres there.

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1. Where would you like to live: in a big city or in the country?

I would like to live in a big city as there are more opportunities to entertain yourself, to get a good education and find a well-paid job there.

2. What are the advantages of living in the country?

In the country the air is cleaner as there are fewer cars and factories there that pollute the air and there is less noise too.

3. What is the main ecological problem in the place where you live?

I think the main ecological problem in my town is litter. It is everywhere: on the streets, in the forests and in the river. It is very dangerous for animals: they can eat poisonous litter or hurt themselves with glass and the like.

4. Do you and your friends care about ecological problems and why?

Yes, my friends and I care about ecological problems because the pollution of the environment affect people's health too. It can cause different dangerous diseases like cancer.

5. Have you ever taken part in any ecological projects at school?

Yes, I took part in a project the aim of which was to show how people can reduce the amount of domestic rubbish, like giving a second life to old things, avoiding buying lots of packaging and so on.

6. What would you advise a person who would like to improve ecological situation in his / her home town?

I would advise him/her not to use a car too often, not to drop litter everywhere and try to reduce the amount of domestic rubbish.

№8

1. How many classes do you usually have a day?

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2. What sport facilities to you have in your school?

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3. What clubs and societies can you attend in your school?

The students have an opportunity to attend an athletic and football clubs, school band club and handicraft club.

4. What school events like concerts and performances do you usually have during the year?

We have concerts before such bank holidays as Victory Day, Women day, Defender of the fatherland day. We also have a theatrical performance with Father Frost and Snow Maiden before the New Year's day. We also act out short plays in English.

5.Do you enjoy taking parts in these events and why?

Yes, I like taking part in these events. First, it helps to develop our creativity and it makes our school life more interesting too.

6. What event would you recommend organising at your school and why?

I would recommend organising a fashion show as there are a lot of talented students attending a handicraft club at our school. They make really beautiful clothing items there which are worth seeing.

№ 9

1. When do you get up on weekdays?

My school starts at 8.30. But I usually get up early, at 6.30 as I am health-conscious and try to live a healthy lifestyle, so I do morning exercises and cook a healthy breakfast for myself.

2. What do you prefer to eat for breakfast in the morning?

I usually eat porridge, cereal with fruit, cottage cheese or yoghurt for breakfast.

3. How long does it take you to get to school?

I live not far from school. It usually takes me 15 minutes to walk there.

4. What part of the day is your favourite: morning, afternoon or evening? Why?

My favourite time of the day is evening when the homework is already done and I can spare some time for my hobby.

5. What do you do to help your parents about the house?

I usually do the shopping, do the washing up after dinner, take out the rubbish and clean my room.

6. What would you recommend teenagers who are often late for school?

I would recommend them to pack their school bag and prepare their uniform for the next day in the evening and not to stay up late so as not to be sleepy in the morning.

№ 10

1. How old are you?

I am fifteen years old.

2. When did you get your first mobile phone?

I got my first mobile phone when I was eleven years old.

3. What do you usually use your mobile phone for?

I use my mobile phone not only to call my friends and parents and write them SMS. I also take photos with it and browse the Internet for information and visit social networking sites.

4. How do you feel when you forget your mobile at home?

I usually feel nervous when I forget my mobile at home. I am afraid I am dependent on it already.

5. Do you think it's right mobile phones are not allowed in some schools.

I think it is right that mobile phones are not allowed in some schools because students use their phones even during the lessons and don't pay much attention to studying.

6. In which places would you recommend people switch off or turn down their phones and why?

I would recommend people switch off their phones at the theatre, cinema or concert hall as their ringing may prevent people from enjoying the performance or film.

№ 11

1. How old are you?

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2. How much time do you spend on the Internet every day?

I spend plenty of time on the Internet every day: about three hours daily.

3. What do you use the Internet for?

I use it for many purposes. I read books on the net, we do a lot of tests for school online, I communicate with friends on the social networking sites and also buy things in Internet shops.

4. What do you do in Information technology and Computer studies lessons?

We learn how to use text editors and drawing programmes, to work with electronic tables and make computer presentations.

5. Why are computer skills useful for everyone?

Computer skills are useful for everyone as computers are used in all spheres of our life now: we can't do without computers at work now, we can also make an arrangement to see a doctor or to apply for a job on the Internet and so on.

6. What would you recommend a person who spend too much time on the Internet?

I would recommend him/her to have a very good anti-virus programme on the computer, be very careful leaving personal information on the Internet sites, make pauses and do some exercises for eyes regularly.

№ 12

1. What is your favourite school subject?

My favourite school subject is English. I enjoy studying English. I like the way it sounds. I enjoy listening to songs and watching films in English.

2. When did you start learning English?

I started learning it when I was in the second form of primary school, at the age of 8.

3. What do you do at your English lessons?

We read texts and to different types of tasks to them, write dictations, letters and essays, do different kinds of listening tasks, act out short dialogues and do grammar exercises.

4. Do you find learning easy or difficult and why?

I think Learning English and other foreign languages is rather difficult. You have to remember so many words! It takes a lot of time to learn them. But it is interesting at the same time.

5. What other foreign language would you like to learn and why?

I would like to learn Japanese. As I like Japan very much and would like to visit it some day. There is a kind of mystery in it I want to uncover.

6. What would you recommend a person do to improve his / her English?

I would advise him/her to watch films in English and to have a foreign pen friend.

№ 13

1. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I enjoy watching films on TV or on the Internet in my free time.

2.How often do you go to the cinema or to the theatre?

Unfortunately, we don't have a cinema here. So, I go to the cinema very seldom, once every three or four months in Tambov.

3. How much time do you usually watch TV every day?

I don't spend much time watching TV. It is usually one hour a day on week days and about three hours a day on Saturday and Sunday, that is about 11 hours a week. I cannot afford more as I am very busy preparing for my school-leaving exams. Besides, I don't think watching much television is safe for your health.

4. What TV programmes are popular in your family?

My parents prefer watching news and sports programmes. I like musical programmes and programmes about travelling. And and all of us like watching films.

5. Do you prefer TV or the Internet? Why?

I prefer the Internet as I can watch any programme I like any time without any schedule.

6. What TV programme would you recommend your friend watch? Why?

I would recommend her to watch the programme about travelling with Dmitriy Krylov. She likes travelling and he tells many interesting things about places worth visiting.

№ 14

1. How long have you been living in your town?

I have been living in Morshansk for all my life, that is 15 years.

2. What is the place where you live famous for?

There are a few things my town is famous for. First of all, it is our beautiful Troitsky Cathedral. It is hard to believe, but it is the third largest cathedral in Russia! Besides, we have a very good Historical and art museum rich in paintings of famous artists and unique ancient Russian wooden sculpture.

3. When was your city, town or village founded?

It was founded in 1623. But it was a village then. It became a town in 1779.

4. What season is the best for visiting your town and why?

I think the best season for visiting our town is late spring. There is a lot of vegetation in out town. At this time the trees are in blossom and the city is really beautiful. But it is not so hot as in summer yet.

5. What is your favourite place in your town? Why do you like it?

My favourite place in my town is our pine-tree forest. It is a very picturesque place. Besides, the air is so fresh there. I like to go jogging there from spring to autumn and go skiing in winter.

5. What place in your home town would you recommed visiting.

I would recommend visiting our cathedral. It was reconstructed not long ago. It became even more beautiful especially in the evening when it is very beautifully illuminated.

№15

1. What foreign languages can you learn at your school?

Unfortunately we can learn only one foreign language at our school: English.

2.How many English lessons a week do you have?

We have 3 English lessons a week.

3. For what reasons do people learn foreign languages nowadays?

I think people learn foreign languages nowadays because international relations in all spheres of economy are becoming stronger and stronger. So, companies need specialists of all kinds with the knowledge of foreign languages. That's why people who want to be successful in their career study languages.

4.What is the most effective way to learn a foreign language in your opinion?

The best way to learn a foreign language is to spend some time in the country where people speak it of course.

5. Do you think English will be useful to you in the future? In what way?

Yes, I think English will be useful to me in the future as I am going to work as a tourist guide and there are always a lot of foreigners on excursions.

5. What language would you recommend your English speaking friend learn? Why?

I would recommend him/her to learn Russian. First, Russia is now one of the most powerful countries in the world and besides, Russia is rich in its culture and Russia's literature, plays, operas and films are very popular all over the world.

№ 16

1. What time do you usually go to bed in the evening?

I am health-conscious and try to live a healthy life-style, so I try not to go to bed too late. I am usually in bed at 10 pm.

2. How much time do you usually spend on your homework?

I spend a lot of time doing my homework: usually about 4 hours or even more. I have to spend much more time on my homework in the ninth grade because I am getting ready to take my school-leaving exams.

3. What sports do you do regularly?

I just do my morning exercises every day for 15 minute or so.

4. What do you do to help your parents about the house?

I usually do the shopping, do the washing up after dinner, take out the rubbish and clean my room.

5. How do you spend your weekends?

We study on Saturday. So Sunday is my only day off. So I try to get the most out of it. My best friend and I usually meet at noon at my or her place and make a home cinema for ourselves. We buy plenty of snacks beforehand and enjoy watching films on the Internet chewing something! After that we discuss the film and everything that happened to us during the week.

6. What would you like to change in your daily routine?

I would like to have less homework and more free time for my hobbies.

№17

1.What grade are you in?

I am in the ninth grade.

2. How many classes a day do you usually have?

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2. What sports facilities are there at your school?

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4. What is your school uniform like?

We don't have a uniform at our school, just a dress code. Boys must wear black suits and one-colour shirts, girls wear black skirts or trousers, black blazers and one-colour blouses.

5. What school events do you have during the school year?

We have concerts before such bank holidays as Victory Day, Women day, Defender of the fatherland day. We also have a theatrical performance with Father Frost and Snow Maiden before the New Year's day. We also act out short plays in English.

6. What would you like to improve in your school?

It would be nice to have more parties and discos than we do now. We are too focused on studying and lack entertainment. I believe that too much work and no fun is not very good for students' health.

№ 18

1. How old are you?

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2. How many times a week do you do sports?

I do athletics at our school athletic club three times a week.

3. What sport is the most popular with teenagers in your region?

I believe the most popular sport with teenagers is athletics. There are many sport clubs where you can do athletics. Our local authorities also hold different athletics competitions quite regularly. Besides, fitness training is also popular among teenagers. Girls like attending non-equipment fitness group classes, boys prefer equipment-based workouts at a gym.

4.What sport facilities are available in the place where you live?

We have a stadium, a skating-rink, a fitness centres and a swimming pool

5. Why do you think it is important to keep fit?

I think it is important to keep fit because it it helps you to stay healthy and slim. Health is the most important thing in your life. And if you are slim and look attractive, you feel confident and are more successful in your career.

6.What would you recommend a person who wants to keep fit?

I would recommend him/her to do sports regularly and keep to a healthy diet, eat more fruit and vegetables and avoid products containing much fat and sugar.

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1. How many lessons of PE (physical education) do you have a week?

We have three lessons of PE a week at school.

2. What sports facilities do you have in your school?

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3. What sport do you do regularly?

I do athletics three times a week at our school athletic club.

4.What winter sports are popular with you and your friends?

We like skating very much. We often meet at our school skating rink and skate together. It is great fun!

5.Would you like to do any extreme kinds of sports? Why?

I would not like to do any extreme sports. They are very dangerous for your health. You can hurt yourself badly doing such kinds of sports.

6. What would you recommend to a teenager who wants to be healthy and fit?

I would recommend him /her to do sports regularly and keep to a healthy diet, eat more fruit and vegetables and avoid food containing much fat and sugar.