ORAL TOPICS

1. Reality shows as a way of entertainment. Cons & pros.

2. Online world: curse or blessing?
3. Gender stereotypes in modern society.
4. House of my dream
5. Eco-friendly housing as a new way of settling
6. Smart homes
7. Responsible tourism: basis and projects
8. The most amazing place to visit
9. Choosing and getting ready for the holiday
10.My worst holiday ever
 1. Reality shows as a way of entertainment. Cons & pros.
1. Reality shows tell us stories about ordinary people with real lives and emotions.
these shows could bring negative impact on viewers.
2. can show their talents to the world and become well-known and monitored on
cameras.
3. to win the prize money, achieve results and give them a great chance for further
development
4. As for disadvantages, to begin with, reality shows are quite stressful for
participants, the process of narrowing down and quarrels with the other
contestants
5. the lives of all the contestants are screened 24 hours a day, eat, sleep, argue
6. Personal moments of participants become the property of all
7. observing other people quarreling can have a bad impact on viewers (especially
for teenagers who may think that it is a conventional way of solving problems)
8. a lot of reality shows are scripted and all the stories, scandals and fights are
developed in advance
9. reality shows are educational, influential and entertaining at the same time. We
should select what to take into account
 2. Online world: curse or blessing?
1. These days we spend more time in online world than in real one.
2. using social networks it is easy and fast to send a message from on part of the
3. the Internet is a source of news and interesting information
4. shopping online is becoming more and more popular today. There is no need to go
somewhere and look for the thing you are interested in
5. the Internet provided us a possibility to study and work online.
6. it has created a lot of means of entertainment for people. Many games are useful
for developing different skills. gamers are better at endurance of stressful
situations and can quickly make difficult decisions. Video games make us be more
attentive. Manipulation of the joystick, computer mouse and keyboard develops
hand mobility skills among people.
7. a curse in some expense. To begin with, we all are dependent on online word
8. it is not only source of news and information, it is also a popular tool of spreading
fakes
9. the impossibility to view a product. be wrong with the size or be at risk of fraud
10. online games may promote violence, have bad effects on psyche, cause
insomnia. If you spend a lot of time playing online games, you can become addicted
and it is called gaming disorder. The main features are unwillingness to be distracted
from the game, spending much money on paid services, refusal of healthy sleep,
irregular and improper nutrition. Also people may become nervous, irritable,
aggressive and may suffer from depression.
 3. Gender stereotypes in modern society.
1. There are fixed ideas about how we expect men and women to dress, behave,
and present themselves in society.
2. from childhood boys and girls are brought up differently. Thin and graceful,
tall and muscular. dress in ways that are stereotypical to their gender (men wearing
pants and short hairstyles, women wearing dresses and make-up.
3. outdated ideas about the world: people form their ideas about certain things,
based on the knowledge they have received from the older generations. Pants only
masculine, swimsuit not allowed
4. However, the world is changing and it is possible that what was relevant a few
decades ago is no longer relevant now. don’t allow people to fully express themselves
and their emotions.  Cry, express emotions, be independent. Breaking down gender
stereotypes allows everyone to be their best selves.
5. The best way to overcome any stereotypes is to demonstrate the opposite with
concrete examples. Strong, support families, to break expectations about how she
should behave according to some fixed ideas. We mustn`t educate the next generation
imposing ideas of "right behaviors" on boys or girls.
6. To conclude, it is important to remain yourself under any circumstances. You
are always stronger than stereotypes, and no one can make a choice instead of you.
 4. House of my dream
1. Every person has his own idea of perfect house.
2. My maisonette would have a luxury open-plan kitchen and a huge living room
and 2 en-suite bedrooms. Being decorated in neutral colors and having French
windows would make the flat of my dream very light and airy. Two en-suite
bedrooms would be located on the second floor. And then going downstrairs with a
grand spiral staircase we would see an open-plan kitchen and a trim living room. I
wish my kitchen was very spacious and fully equipped, as well as a luxurious sitting
room with a three piece suite. It also would have a small extra room leading from it
which could be used as a storage space. The high-ceiling living room looks out over
the city centre. I wish my maisonette had an extremely large fireplace which would
make and atmosphere in this splendor maisonette even more fabulous. Wooden floor
and fireplace would create an atmosphere of living in a wooden detached house
somewhere in the suburbs and sometimes you could forget about the hustle and bustle
of the city. There will be also be a large TV in a living room to make my evenings
even more enjoyable. In winter evenings, garlands on the walls would warm me.
 5. Eco-friendly housing as a new way of settling
1. Eco-friendly housing is becoming more and more popular today. A lot of
companies pay much attention to designing such houses
2. These days we can find a lot of eco-friendly houses. For example, the
company Ecological Architects. The company has understood that the building
methods they chose have a positive impact on our planet. Work together with nature,
not against it. energy saving principles are followed and among them the use of solar
panels and triple glazed windows. They use renewable and recycled materials.
3. many of the electrical appliances we use at home eat up huge amounts of
energy and most of them aren`t energy-efficient.
4. many homes have loft insulation, cellulose in the form of compressed recycled
newsprint
5. solar roof tiles or solar windows and are now capable of generating about half
of an average home`s electricity needs. Large glass panels trap light and warmth and
reduce the need for lighting
6. install a ``grey`` water recycling system. Water used to flush the toilets is of
the same drinkable quality that comes out of the taps. A grey water recycling system
cleans water that has been used for washing and sends it through the toilet system
 5. Smart homes
1. Our homes have become much smarter lately. We now live in houses which
contain devices which make our lives easier and more entertaining, and in the future,
they will do even more.
2. ``Smart homes`` which will have special equipment which will be able to talk
with the homeowner. when to wake up, or even remind them to lock the front door.
Light, heating and music will turn off automatically. It is possible that instead of a
key we will use handprint to open and lock the door. Most people believe that robots
will do all our housework and we will eat ready-made food. Maybe such homes will
be able to clean themselves. Also these homes will have the ability to work out if it is
doing something harmful and correct its own behavior.
3. maybe very soon intelligent refrigerators will be able to automatically generate
a shopping list. Then they will arrange a door-to-door delivery to your home.
4. TVs will be able to tell from the expression on your face how are you feeling.
Then they will offer suggestions of what to watch based on your mood.
5. in the future showers will offer personalized water flow and a temperature
control for each family member.
6. that technology will soon control every aspect of our lives
7. Responsible tourism: basis and projects
1. Tourism brings income and employment, but tourists disturb the environment.
Responsible tourism or eco-tourism is about enjoying your holiday destination
without spoiling it
2. Some eco-holidays are dedicated to protecting endangered species and helping
them to reproduce. It is also possible to care for whales and then windsurfing in your
free time. Or why not be a part of a group that regularly patrols the grounds of a
Kenyan nature reserve? If you are more of a cold weather person, then maybe you
can help clean up oil spills in Alaska while staying in accommodation with a
breathtaking view.
3. Reef Conservation International. They carry out marine conservation work in
exotic locations, such as the Caribbean and the Red Sea in Egypt. aged 18 and over.
You do not have to be a qualified diver. From June to September, you have the
opportunity to work with turtles, making sure that baby turtles make it from their nest
into the ocean or you could assist with coral reef surveys. You can combine
conservation work with other activities, such as taking a trip into the heart of the
jungle to see a huge variety of birdlife or visiting a castaway coral island. No gadgets
4. travelers feel they are ``giving something back`` discover and make a better
place
8. The most amazing place to visit
1. I have changed my attitude towards my country because of the war and now I
realize that the most amazing place for me is every corner of Ukraine.
2. I find this country to be the perfect destination. The USA is considered to be a
country of unlimited opportunities. It attracts me with its spirit of freedom and
democracy.
3. Most guests of the city immediately fall under its charm and dream of how
great it would be to live there. It attracts me with its giant skycrapers, noisy avenues,
green parks and squares, tropical vegetation, the ocean coast, amazing beaches,
different attractions and numerous museums. The unpredictability of New York has
become a legend and inspired people around the world. Living standarts in this city
are above average, so I would like to experience what a luxury life is.
4. What could I do there? First of all, New York is considered to be the city of
freedom, so I would like to feel its unlimited opportunities.
5. to enrich my experience, improve my English, become aware of the lifestyle of
the Americans. Also I dream of going to study at one of the USA`s universities with a
student`s exchange program.
6. New York like no other city in the world can surprise and amaze residents and
tourists every day.
9. Choosing and getting ready for the holiday
1. Choosing a holiday can be an exciting and delightful experience. Long, sunny
beaches and a hotel suite with a spectacular view is what many of us expect of an
enjoyable holiday. Some people prefer a calm, relaxing time, while to others a more
active, adventurous holiday is more appealing. Whatever you choose, if you plan
carefully, you're bound to have a holiday of a lifetime. I`d like to give you some tips
on how to choose your holiday and how to get ready for it.
2. Firstly, choose where to go. estimate your budget. It could be responsible
tourism, some kind of research project, tour, cruise, trekking holiday, sightseeing
holiday or just a weekend brake. Also decide whether it should be self-catering or all-
inclusive holiday.
3. Book in advance. the closer the holiday is, the less chance you have to book it
4. Mean of transport. Train travel allows you to relax as you travel and look at the
landscapes you a going through through the windows of your carriage. If you go by
car, you have the freedom to come and go as you please. Sea travel is normally on a
ferry. You may decide to book a berth in a shared cabin, or to have a single or double
cabin. For more money, you can get a deluxe cabin, perhaps on the upper deck.
Cruises often go to exotic islands where you can get away from it all.
5. taking all the necessary things. a lot cheaper to pick up foreign currency in
advance rather than buying it abroad
6. To conclude, you can`t hit the road without preparing for the holiday.