Preparation for the OGE and the Unified State Examination

Secondary general education

Line UMK M. V. Verbitskaya. English "Forward" (10-11) (basic)

Line UMK O. V. Afanasyeva, I. V. Mikheeva, K. M. Baranova. "Rainbow English" (10-11) (base)

We analyze the exam in English: the oral part

Dzhalolova Svetlana Anatolievna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Winner of the competitive selection for the grant of Moscow in the field of education in 2010. Senior expert of the GIA Unified State Examination in English. Winner of the All-Russian Olympiad of English teachers "Profi-Kray" 2015. Diploma of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation in 2014, Diploma of the winner of the contest for the best teachers of the Russian Federation in 2007, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the Grant of Moscow in 2010. Work experience - 23 years.

Nedashkovskaya Natalya Mikhailovna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Winner of PNPO in 2007. Winner of the competitive selection for the Moscow Grant in the field of education in 2010. GIA OGE expert in English. Conducted a pedagogical examination of educational publications at the Russian Academy of Education 2015-2016. Diploma of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation in 2013, Diploma of the winner of the contest for the best teachers of the Russian Federation in 2007, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the Moscow Grant in 2010. Work experience - 35 years.
Podvigina Marina Mikhailovna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Winner of PNPO 2008. Winner of the competitive selection for the Grant of Moscow in the field of education in 2010. Senior expert of the GIA Unified State Examination in English. Conducted a pedagogical examination of educational publications at the Russian Academy of Education 2015-2016. Diploma of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation in 2015, Diploma of the winner of the contest for the best teachers of the Russian Federation in 2008, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the Grant of Moscow in 2010. Work experience - 23 years.
Trofimova Elena Anatolievna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Senior expert of the GIA Unified State Examination in English. Honorary diploma of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation in 2013. Work experience - 15 years.

Task 3. Description of the photo

Task 3. These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken
• what/who is in the photo
• what is happening
• why do you keep the photo in your album
• why did you decide to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: “I’ve chosen photo number …”

Work program for teaching materials Enjoy English (basic level) for grades 10-11. Available for viewing and free download.

Read the assignment carefully and familiarize yourself with the presented plan. You have 1 minute 30 seconds to prepare for this task. On its implementation (that is, the description of the photo) - 2 minutes. Choose one of the photographs offered for description. When choosing, be guided not by which photo you like, but by how familiar you are with the topic and vocabulary on it, and how much you can describe in it. The choice should not take more than three seconds.

Important! The proposed plan does not include an introduction and conclusion, but they must be present, as you are offered to make a coherent complete description of the photograph, which in itself implies the presence of an introductory and final part.

For the introduction and conclusion, as well as for the answers to the first, fourth and fifth questions, several templates can be prepared in advance, which can be easily and quickly modified depending on the photo. Thus, the bulk of the time (about a minute out of a minute and a half) allotted for preparation, you can spend on describing the photo itself, that is, who and what are in the photo (the second point of the plan) and what is happening on it (the third point of the plan). A few tips:
1. It's always easier to talk about people you know, so imagine that your friends or relatives are in the photo, determine what family ties are between you, and give people names.
2. When describing the photo itself, it will be advisable to divide it into parts and describe first what is in the background (in the background), then on the sides (on the left / right side), gradually moving towards the center or foreground (in the center of / in the foreground). Do not forget that if the photo was taken on the street, then you can always say a few words about the weather.
3. When describing the people in the photograph, one can say about their age and appearance, what they are wearing, what emotions they experience.
4. Next, we describe what is happening in the photo. To do this, we use the Present Continuous time. Sometimes there is practically no action in the photo for some reason. It should be mentioned, explaining the reason. It suffices to name three actions.

The description of the photograph as such (that is, the answer to the second and third points of the plan) should take up approximately half of the total time, the second half should include the introduction and conclusion and the answer to points 1, 4, and 5 of the plan.

Important! Remember that this is not a story about what was happening in your life or in the lives of your relatives/friends at the time the photo was taken, but a description of what is happening in the photo.

Approximate completion of task 1

I "ve chosen photo number 1. (Introduction) You know, taking photos is my hobby, and I always take a lot of photos wherever I go. I keep the best photos in my family album. (Question 1 plan) I took this photo last summer in the forest near our country house when we had a family reunion. (Question 2 plan). In the photo you can see a group of children playing football (general information on the picture). The day is nice, it is sunny and not windy. In the background you can see a forest with tall trees and bushes and in the foreground there is green grass. trying to kick it. (Please note that the entire description is in present tenses - Present Simple (to describe static) and Present Continuous (to describe movement)! (Answer to question 4 of the plan) I keep this photo in my family album as it is very dear to me. It was actually a very memorable day when our big family got together and I could meet all my cousins ​​and nephews and nieces and enjoy time together. (Answer to question 5 of the plan) I decided to show it to you as I "m proud of my family and happy that we get together from time to time and I wanted to share my emotions with you. Maybe next year you’ ll be happy to spend time together with us. (Conclusion) This is all I wanted to tell you about this photo. I hope you liked it.

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Task 4. Comparison of two photographs, identification of common and differences.

Task 4. Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say which of the professions presented in the pictures you'd prefer
• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

As you complete this task, keep the following in mind:

You have 1 minute 30 seconds to prepare for this task and 2 minutes to complete it.

As well as in the third task (photo description), when completing task 4, you must make an introduction and conclusion before you proceed directly to the answer according to the plan. The introduction consists of one or two sentences on the general topic disclosed in the photographs (the fourth point of the plan can suggest the topic) and one sentence telling what you will do now. If the topic is not formulated in any way, one last sentence is enough. In conclusion, summing up what has been said, you need to return to the topic again (one or two sentences).

Answering the first point of the plan, a very brief description of each photo will suffice. It is necessary to say for each picture what is happening and where. And you can add one sentence of a general nature about what is in the first and second photographs.

When we disclose the second and third points of the plan, we must find two similarities and two differences. And the similarities and differences should be common. Point number 4 of the plan can help not only with the introduction, but also with significant similarities and differences, because. they are also related to the main theme of the photographs.

When answering the fourth paragraph of the plan, it is enough to rearrange the word order of the phrase indicated in the plan I "d prefer the ...... (Profession) presented in the picture number ....... You cannot say I" d prefer the picture number ...., as this does not correspond to the task. You can’t say I "d prefer to be in the picture number ...., since this is incorrect in meaning - we cannot be in the picture. In the fifth paragraph of the plan, you need to justify your choice made before with 2-3 extended sentences (paragraph 4).

Do not forget that task 4 is structurally close to the essay format, so you need to use linkers (allied words) when listing similarities and differences. For example, Firstly, /Secondly,..... Or To begin with, -Furthermore, (Moreover,....What is more....). In conclusion / To conclude .....-in conclusion.

Before listing common features, it is necessary to say that you will now talk about common features. For example, Both pictures have some features in common. Before moving on to the differences, this also needs to be mentioned. For example, however, there are some differences.

When compared, phrases or verbs expressing assumptions will sound good. For example, they could be designers. They must be in the office. They seem to be teenagers. They look like young employees. ......

Differences should not repeat common features. With an approximate layout of the entry time, the answer to the first and second points of the plan should not take more than one minute.

Approximate completion of task 4

(In modern society there is a great variety of different professions. People try to choose one according to their taste and abilities. And these two pictures show this. - this part of the introduction can be omitted) Now I "d like to compare and contrast these two photographs. In the first picture there is a young teacher explaining something to the pupils in front of her. They all are in the classroom. In the second photo there are two people who look like designers studying what might be a project in their office. whereas in the second picture there is a profession which involves doing the job with co-workers. in the first picture the classroom is practically empty except for a blackboard and some desks while the second picture depicts an office with a lot of furniture, models and whiteboards. I would prefer the profession presented in picture number one as I think it is a very challenging but rewarding job. Besides I love working with people, children and I have always been good at teaching my friends and my younger sister "s friends some things. (In conclusion, choosing the right profession which will suit you in all aspects is a very hard task and we must think a lot and ask for advice before we make the correct choice. - if there is not enough time, this sentence can be omitted) That is all I wanted to tell you.

English language. Section "Speaking" on the exam. 10-11 grades. Muzlanova E.S.

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The manual contains the main types of speaking assignments provided for by the USE format. For each of them, recommendations for implementation and criteria for evaluating answers are given. The book also included reference material necessary for: preparing for the exam about the rules of reading: in English, about articles and irregular verbs. A separate section of the manual: devoted to the general structure and content of the exam in English. The manual is intended mainly for: students: grades 10-11 of general educational organizations, but can also be used at an earlier stage of education:. The collection will also be useful to teachers who will find in it the necessary material for: their work in the classroom.

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Content
Preface 4
Task 1 6
Recommendations for task 1 6
Sample task 1 in the format of the exam 8
Task 2 10
Recommendations for task 2 11
Sample assignment 2 in the format of the exam 13
Task 3 18
Recommendations for task 3 20
Task 3 samples in the USE format 22
Task 4 32
Recommendations for task 4 34
Task 4 samples in the USE format 36
Reference material 41
Rules for reading in English 41
Articles 45
Table of irregular verbs 48
Structure and content of the exam
in English 55

Since 2015, the section "Speaking" has become part of the unified state exam in English. It presents tasks of different levels for better differentiation of graduate training. The tasks are aimed at testing not only language knowledge and skills, but also the formation of meta-subject skills. When answering, the examinee must plan his speech statement, highlight the necessary information, compare factual information, generalize and draw conclusions, express his point of view.
The Speaking section includes four types of tasks:
task 1 - basic level - read aloud a fragment of an informational or popular science stylistically neutral text - 1 point;
task 2 - basic level - ask questions to obtain the necessary information - 5 points;
task 3 - basic level - describe one of the three proposed pictures of the student's choice based on the plan of expression - 7 points;
task 4 - high level - compare two pictures and justify your attitude to the proposed problem - 7 points.
All student responses are digitally recorded and reviewed by certified experts.
The maximum possible primary score for all tasks is 20. The time for preparation and response of the student is determined by the computer strictly in accordance with the tasks. The planned time for completing the tasks of this section, taking into account the preparation stage, is 12-15 minutes.

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Task 3. Sample Answer

Task 3. Imagine that these are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to present to your friend. You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

∙ where and when the photo was taken

∙ what/who is in the photo

∙ what is happening

∙ why do you keep the photo in your album

∙ why did you decide to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: "I’ve chosen photo number… "

This is how the task is formulated. Your photo description should include:

• Introduction.
• Main part.
• Conclusion.

The phrase "I've chosen photo number … " is not an introduction. It is necessary for the expert to evaluate your answer. Do not forget to say it, the expert has no right to speculate. You describe the photo for a friend, and you turn to him.

Introduction. Decide on a theme for the photo.

For example:

You know that I keep photos of my school life in my album. I have lots of them. This one shows how we celebrated the Day of our Motherland Defender.

Main part. It was taken on the eve of the 23 rd of February last year. The students gathered in the assembly hall. You can see that the walls are decorated with posters. We are waiting for the concert to start. You can hardly see any faces because the students are looking at the posters trying to decide which of them is the best one. My friends and I made the poster which is on the left. We are all wearing our school uniforms. The general atmosphere in the picture is positive. The reason I keep this photo is because I like comparing decorations that we make for celebrating different holidays at school.

I decided to show you this photo because you have never been in my school.Why don't we go to the concert together next time?

Conclusion. Looking through photo albums is a pleasant thing.

This is not to say that such a picture is easy to describe. Most likely, photos will be presented at the exam, for the description of which the following prepositions and phrases with them will be useful to you:

• at the top
• at the bottom
• in the background
• in the foreground
• in the middle
• on the left
• on the right

• I’d like you to see the photo that was taken last_____________ / _________ years ago.
• I remember that day very well.
• He (she, they) is (are) in his (her, their) twenties.
• He (she, it, they) is (are) in (at) (a, the) ... (café, city, mountains, garden, park, forest, wood, meadow, bus, lesson, classroom, home, seaside, ...).
• As you see, he (she) looks ... .
• She (he, it, they) is (are) wearing …
• As the people are wearing warm coats and caps, it is probably late autumn (summer winter, spring).
• The weather is …
• In this photo you can see a man / some people __________ ing _______________.
• The man is / The people are ________________. They are wearing _____________ .
• In the foreground there is a __________ . He is ________ ing ____________.
• The people in the background are __________ ing ___________ .
• The weather in the picture is ____________________________________________
• The general atmosphere in the picture is positive/depressing/tense/crazy_________ .
• The reason I keep this photo is because I was surprised/amazed/shocked/amused by

________________________ __ .

• It's nice to record the impression ____________________________________
• I keep this photo because I had never seen anything like that before.
• I decided to show it to you to share my emotions/impressions/experiences.
• I decided to show you this photo because it was the brightest moment of that trip /event/concert/holiday/day...
• I decided to show you this photo because the child/children remind(s) me of myself when I was his/her/their age.
• The picture makes me think about the time when we were_____________________
• Why don't we go there together some day?
• I think we could do something like that here in Moscow.
• I can't wait to go there again. Would you like to keep my company?
• I wish you were there with me.

Here are some more tips:

• Do not describe the photo in too much detail, but be sure to touch on its subject matter.
• Build the statement in accordance with the proposed plan in order to ensure the consistency of the statement. Remember to use logical links(and, but, too, then, so, that's why, consequently etc).
• Sequentially disclose the content of each item of the plan.
• Offer extended arguments when needed.

• Do not give redundant information, commenting in detail on each point of the plan, as you may not have enough time.
• Demonstrate a variety of vocabulary. Use more adjectives.
• Don't forget to give your opinion about the photo and its subject at the end of your comment.

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• say which school decorations you like better
• explain why

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Task 4.Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say which place presented in the picture is better for animals
• explain why

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Task 4.Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say which animal presented in the picture you would like to have
• explain why

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Task 4.Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say which food presented in the picture you like better
• explain why

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Task 4.Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say in which café presented in the picture you would like to eat
• explain why

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Task 4.Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say in which shop presented in the picture you would like to buy something
• explain why

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Task 4.Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say which kind of decoration presented in the picture you like better
• explain why

Hello dear readers!

Today I want to show you one lifehack (lifehack) which you can use in preparation for Oral part (Task 3). I think it will make your life much easier while preparing for the exam. But first, let's define what this buzzword means. “ life hack ”.

Reference :

“Lifehack is a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one’s time and daily activities in a more effective way.”

Source: Oxford English Dictionary

Life hack (literally "life hack" ) is a set of techniques and techniques to simplify the process of achieving your goals with the help of various useful tips and tricky tricks.

I promise it won't hurt to break. You will surely like it!

So, let's take as a basis my sample answer to Task 3 Oral part of Demo 2017 presented on the FIPI website.

Using homework, you can easily build your monologue on the exam.

See what I got in my new video.

Before we start our task, I want to remind you that in the exam you have to choose a photo for description in just a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, you will not be able to make any notes. In addition, the response time is limited to 2 minutes, so the pace of speech should be quite high.

How to choose the right photo

- choose a photo where objects are clearly distinguishable and do not cause double interpretation

- choose photos that depict people (or a group of people), as you will be able to describe their emotional state, appearance, occupation, in contrast to static pictures with images of architectural monuments

- if you choose a photo of people, do not waste time on the exam, coming up with names for them. Call them by the names of your friends, relatives, acquaintances.

For example, In the foreground of the picture you can see my sister Ann (my brother Andrew, my aunt Mary, etc.).

Use your life experience to describe the scene. This will give you confidence in the exam.

For example, I took this picture last summer when my family went to Sochi on holiday.

- choosing a photo, in no case don't change your mind because you just won't have enough time to write a good answer!

- do not choose a photo that you just like; be guided by the amount of your knowledge that you need to use when describing a photograph.

Read about what clichés to use to describe photos.

Well, now I will show you how you can use my template to describe photos of various subjects by changing a few phrases.

Task 3These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken
• what/who is in the photo
• what is happening
• why do you keep the photo in your album
• why did you decide to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: “I’ve chosen photo number …”

Task 3

sample answer

I've chosen photo number 1.

well, recently I have started a blog about a healthy lifestyle. I write short stories about healthy food. Also, I often take pictures of my friends and relatives to show to my followers (readers) which exercises they do to keep fit. (3)

So, this picture was taken a week ago when my sister and I went jogging in our park near the river. (1)

In the foreground of the photo you can see my elder sister Stacy. She is running in the park at the moment. The morning is sunny and quite warm, so Stacy is wearing a nice T-shirt. She looks pretty slim because she does her regular exercises and maintains a balanced diet. She says it always helps her to be in a good mood and shape. (5)

in the background of the picture there are lots of green trees. The air is usually fresh in the morning. And I think it's the best time for doing sports. (3)

I know that you are trying to lose some weight. So, I show you the photo of my sister to encourage you to take up jogging. Also, to gain the best results, you can follow her eating habits advice. (3)

That's all I wanted to say.(phrase for the examiner)

Now we will replace photo 1 from Task 3 of the Oral part of the Demonstration version of the Unified State Examination 2017.

Task 3

sample answer

I've chosen photo number 1.(Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number.)

well, Recently I have started a blog about people's hobbies. I write short stories about different leisure activities. Also, I often take pictures of my friends and relatives to show to my followers (readers) how they spend their favorite passtime. (3)

So, this picture was taken last summer when my cousin (sister) and I went to the countryside to visit our relatives. (1)

In the foreground of the photo you can see my cousin Irina. She is riding a horse in a grassy field at the moment. The horse looks very strong and beautiful. My cousin feels very confident on the horse back because it has been her favorite hobby since her childhood. She says it always helps her to be in a good mood and shape. (5)

in the background of the picture there is a thick forest. The day is not very sunny, so you can see lots of clouds in the sky. Nevertheless, I think such weather is good (suitable) for horse riding. (3)

I keep this photo in my album because I am going to use it on my blog. (1)

I know what you want to start a new hobby. So, I show you the photo of my cousin to encourage you to take up horseback riding. Also, you can meet her and ask about the details any time you like. (3)

That's all I wanted to say. (phrase For examiner)

Well, now it's your turn to try to describe the photo according to this template.

Task 3. Imagine that while traveling during your holidays you took some photos. Choose one photo to present to your friend.

• when
• what/who
• what
• why

I"ve chosen photo number...

Sample answer (photo #1):

I"ve chosen photo number 1.

• I took this photo last summer when I went to London during my holidays.
• In the foreground of this photo you can see the London Eye which is the largest observation wheel in Europe. It is located on the south bank of the river Thames. There are two motor boats on the river. in the background you can see some modern buildings.
• As you can see the day is dull and gloomy and the sky is gray with clouds. It looks like it "s going to rain what is very typical for London. But there are always a lot of people waiting for a ride on this popular attraction. There are 32 (thirty-two) capsules on the wheel which are rotating very slowly. Ech capsule contains 25 (twenty-five) people.
• I took this photo because it is a well-known landmark of London. From the very top of the London Eye we had a stunning view of this magnificent city. We saw the river Thames, the Houses of Parliament with its famous Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other sites.
• As my friend has never been to London, I decided to show him this picture and to share all my impressions of this terrific flight with him.

That's all I wanted to say.

Sample answer (photo number 3):

I"ve chosen photo number 3. (Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number.)

• It is very lovely, isn't it? I took this photolast summer when I went to Moscow to visit my relatives. It was my first trip to the capital of our country and I wanted to see as many historical places as possible.
• in the background of this picture you can see the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed. Its tremendous domes struck my imagination. It "s unbelievable but none of them is like the others. Each dome has its own shape and color. Once I have read a legend that Ivan the Terrible blinded the architects Barma and Postnik because he didn't want them to create another masterpiece. There is a lot of greenery in the courtyard of the Cathedral. In front of the Cathedral there is a monument to Minin and Pozharsky.
• The Cathedral and the monument are situated in Red Square. There are always a lot of tourists from different countries who want to visit these places. But now you cannot see any visitors because it was early morning.
• I took this photo because these sights are famous landmarks of Moscow.
• As my friend is fond of history and often makes reports for history classes, I think he can use this picture for his school project.

That's all I wanted to say. (End your answer with this phrase, which will signal the end of the communication.)

Sample answer (photo number 2):

I"ve chosen photo number 2. ( Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number).

After studying the sample answers, describe photo number 2 on your own.

As you can see from the above answers, you will need not only knowledge of the language, but, possibly, life experience. In the event that this does not turn out to be, which is unlikely, use your knowledge from other subjects, for example, history, geography, literature or art.

So let's sum it up:

1) The time to complete this task is very limited -1.5 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to answer.During your preparation Will not the ability to make any notes and notes. Hence the conclusion - it is extremely useful to memorize the necessary clichés for fluency:

• In the picture you can see…
• On the left / on the right of the picture…
• In the foreground of the picture… (in the foreground)
• In the background of the picture… (in the background)
• In the middle of the picture… (in the middle)
• At the top of the picture… (above)
• At the bottom of the picture… (below)
• Next to
• Behind (behind)
• Near (about)
• Under (under)
• In front of (before)

Turnovers will be appropriate There is.../There are… I would like to draw your attention to the fact that after the turnover in units. number, use the indefinite article"a" before countable nouns.

e. g. There is a ticket office near the Eiffel Tower.

2) Answering the plan’s question “when you took the photo”, use Past Simple Tense (simple past tense). remember, thatyou were a photographer, and therefore (well, of course, if it's not a selfie) you need to describe the people in your photo (relatives, friends, people you know or don't know), and not yourself.

e. g. I took this photo two months agowhen I went to Paris to study French.

3) Stick to the given topic of the speech. To do this, carefully read the task. For example: Imagine that you arepreparing a presentation about London(Russia) or Imagine that you arepreparing a school newspaper about Art.

4) Answering the question of the plan“what/who is in the photo”,try to describe not only the appearance of the person, but also, presumably, his mood (sad - sad, happy - happy, serious - serious, angry - angry). Pay attention to the weather conditions in the photo (sunny - sunny, hot - hot, warm - warm, overcast - gloomy, rainy - rainy, cold - cold, frosty - frosty day). Name the time of year (month) when you took the picture.

5) As you can see the questionWhat is happening in the picture? stands in Present Progressive Tense, therefore, when describing the events taking place in the photograph, also use verbs in the form of the present long tense, supporting your answer with the phrase At this particular moment… (just at this moment...). You can also continue your story in Past Simple Tense.

6) Consider multiple answers to a questionWhy did you take this photo?I took this photo to remember the best moments and places of my journey. / I think this picture will remind me about my new foreign friends I met during my visit to Scotland (Italy, Egypt etc) and wonderful days we spent together.

7) Remember, your description should not be too detailed, because you may not meet the time allotted for a response. As you prepare, write down your answers and then speak them out using the timer. Thus, you will form a sense of time that you need to answer task 3 of the oral part of the exam in English.

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak not more than 2 minutes.

In your talk remember to speak about:

• when you took the photo (when you took the photo)
• what/who is in the photo (who/what is in the photo)
• what is happening (what is happening in the photo)
• why you took a photo (why did you take this photo)
• why did you decide to show the pictureto your friend (why did you decide to show this photo to your friend)

You have to talk continuously, starting with:

I"ve chosen photo number...

Sample answer (photo #1)

I"ve chosen photo number 1.

(Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number).

• I took this photo in one of the beautiful parks in Edinburgh when I was on my trip to Scotland two years ago. It is quite amazing, isn't it?
• In the foreground of the photo you can see two girlfriends spending their free time hanging around. They might study or work together. They seem to be in a good mood. They both are wearing all Scottish style suits, but the girl on the right who's got blond hair is wearing a yellow tartan, while the girl on the left has got a black-and-white pattern. moreover, she "s got an incredible hat which perfectly matches the rest of her clothing. The most stunning thing that caught my eye was her hair done in dreadlocks. In her right hand she is holding a black handbag made of leather.
• in the background of the picture there are a lot of green trees with bushy (thick) crown. It was early September and it happened to be a very warm and sunny day. But still some people put on their jackets because the weather is very changeable and unpredictable on the British Isles. The man on the right who is wearing a checked shirt might be a tourist because he has got a blue backpack. As you can see at this particular moment the place is not overcrowded, so I think , it is great to enjoy your leisure time with your nearest and dearest in such a place.
• I asked the girls to take their picture because I liked the style they were dressed up and I decided to show it to you because you are also keen on wearing unusual and freakish hats and maybe, the picture will give you some new ideas.
• That is all I wanted to say

Sample answer (photo #2):

I"ve chosen photo number 2.

(Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number).

• I took this photo during my winter holidays when we went to the ski resort in the Caucasus. After the Winter Olympic Games 2014, Sochi attracts lots of tourists both from Russia and from around the world.
• you can see two children: a boy and a girl. They came here from Novosibirsk. They told me that they had started to ski when they were only three years old, that's why they look very confident on the snowy mountain slopes. The children are wearing bright ski suits made of special fabrics that protect them from cold and at the same time are very light that helps them move quickly. They also have all the necessary skiing equipment for this kind of sport such as alpine skis, plastic boots with special bindings, helmets, ski poles and goggle mounts.
• you can see mountain peaks covered with snow and some kind of pines. You can "t see the mountains quite well from behind the clouds but it is a common phenomenon in this area.
• At the very particular moment the children are learning a new downhill technique. And now they stopped for a while to take a breath. Sometimes I saw them landing in a fall but they went to square one again and again. They didn't give up, so I should admit that they have got strong willpower. As you can see they look very healthy and happy. I believe that it's very useful to take up to sport from childhood. This will teach you to overcome difficulties in life, will teach you to win or to lose.
• I took this photo because we made friends with the family from Novosibirsk and their cute kids and I want to remember the beautiful moments of my vacation.
• I decided to show you this photo becauseI want you to appreciate these two young sportsmen and the beauty of the Caucasus Mountains.
• That is all I wanted to say . (mandatory phrase for the examiner, indicating the completion of communication)

Sample answer (photo #3)

photo 3

I"ve chosen photo number 3.

(Be sure to start your answer with this phrase, after selecting the photo number).

• I took this photo in London Zoo when I was on my trip to the UK a year ago. To tell the truth, I'm not very good at photography but this picture turned out to be a beautiful one.
• In the foreground of the pictureyou can see a colony of pelicans. You can't but agree with me that pelicans are large birds with very long beaks. They have a long neck and short stout legs with webbed feet. The tail is short and square. They have pale plumage with some gray feathers on the wings.
• On the left of the picture there is a pond where the birds can swim. The zoo keeper told us a lot of interesting things about pelicans. She explained us that some species could make their nests in the trees while the others nest on the ground. It was interesting to know that they can fly but cannot dive because of their light skeleton. I also learned that pelicans live up to 25 years in the wild and up to 40 years in captivity. But the most amazing fact is that pelicans never store their food in their throat pouch contrary to popular folklore. They use it for catching fish.
• In the background of the pictureyou can see a girl taking photos. At this particular moment the birds are cleaning their feathers after being fed. Guess what! We were allowed to give them some fish and it was really exciting! All in all the weather was warmish and I had a great time there.
• I took this photo because I had never seen those birds before in real life and wanted to remember all places I had visited in London.
• I decided to show you this photobecause you are interested in photography and have got a big collection of snapshots of birds. I think it would be great if you could add my picture to it.
• That's all I wanted to say. (mandatory phrase for the examiner, indicating the completion of communication)

The main mistakes that students make when completing this assignment:

• description of three pictures instead of one;
• incorrect interpretation of the content of the picture;
• the lack of expressing one's opinion about the plot of the picture;
• the absence of colloquial clichés when describing the picture;

Task 4 representscomparison monologuetwo photographs or pictures.

To successfully complete this task, you need to adhere to the proposed plan:

• give a brief description of the photos (what is happening in the picture, the scene)
• say what these photos have in common (what theme unites them)
• tell me how these pictures are different
• express your preference in one of the photos
• explain why you are close to the topic of the selected photo

Preparation time - 1.5 minutes

Length of your response - 2 minutes

Maximum score - 7 points

Next Tipshelp you compose a logical description of photos or pictures:

When describing rooms or housesuse the right-to-left or left-to-right technique (so called "walking tour of the house");

When describing photographs or paintingsuse the reception from left to right, right to left, from the edges to the center, from the foreground to the back;

When describing a person use the top-down or bottom-up approach.

Task4 Variant 1

• explain why

Start your answer with opening phrase:

I would like to compare and contrast these two photos. / I would like to point out right at the beginning that there are different ways of going in for sports. And these two photos prove that.

I should say that the common theme of these pictures is doing sports. / I think the common thing here is ... / I believe that the theme which relates these photos is ... / One thing that picture 1 and picture 2 have in common is ...

Sample answer:

Let me start with the first picturewhich shows a little girl who is in the gym at the moment. The girl is going to play table tennis because she is carrying a red tennis racket in her hand. As we can see the gym is well equipped. In the middle of the gym there is a big blue table with a tennis net on it. In the background of the picture you can see some sports facilities such as flying rings, a gymstick, a rope, a hoop and others. All in all, it seems to me that the gym is quite large and light.

As for the second picture it showsa young man running in the field. It might be summer time because he is wearing a green t-shirt, black shorts and white sports shoes. Also, he is wearing a watch on his wrist for timing his heats. Though the sky is blue and the weather is warm and sunny you can see two mountain peaks covered with snowin the background of the picture.

As I"ve already mentioned both picturesare connected with doing sports. You can't but agree with me that both - a girl and a young man look fit and healthy.

Obviously, we can see certain (some) differences. The first picture shows a little girl whose hobby is playing tennis. On the contrary, the man in the second picture is a professional sportsman as he looks very sporty and strong. besides, the first picture shows the girl who is playing tennis indoors while the young man is going in for sports in the open air. Moreover, table tennis is a team game and you need at least one more person to play it with. As to the track-and-field athletics, you can do it on your own.

As for me I "d prefer to take up to table tennis because I am fond of doing sports with my best friends or relatives. Secondly , this game develops quick thinking and reaction. Finally , you can do it outdoors as well as indoors and bad weather cannot spoil the pleasure.

in conclusion, I would like to say that both pictures make me think that sport is a great way to spend your free time and, of course, it is useful for your health.

That "s all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening. / That" s where I "d like to end.(final phrase)

There were 25 phrases in total. It is necessary to build your answer in such a way as to meet the time allotted for the answer (2 minutes). Recommended number of phrases: 12 -15 , but not less. Remember that the opening and closing phrases are judged by experts; their absence will negatively affect your score.

Task 4 Variant 2

Study the photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say which kind of the activities presented in the pictures you"d prefer
• explain why

Start your answer with opening phrase:

I would like to point out right at the beginning that I will compare and contrast these pictures.

I believe that the theme which relates these photosis a life style of the youth.

Let me start with the first picture that shows a group of young people who are at work now. The man on the right and a young woman in a black suit are sitting around the table while the woman in a beautiful white suit is standing at the moment. Unfortunately, I can't see the face of their boss who is giving them some instructions. They are listening to him very attentively. It looks as if they are ready to make some notes because you can see pads(notebooks) in front of them.

As for the second picture I have the impression that the group of young people is enjoying their free time sitting on the grass. I can only guess that they might be co-students at the international language school because you can see them carrying their workbooks. They are probably having their break time now. As the weather is warm and sunny, they decided to spend it in the school yard. They all are smiling and look very happy so I think they did their test successfully.

I should say that the only similarity between picture 1 and picture 2 is that they depict young people who are practically of the same age.

One of the main differences between pictures is that in the left picture you can see two men and two women (four people) working in the office whereas in the right picture there are two girls and a boy who are having a rest in the open air. The most obvious difference for me between these two pictures is people's clothes. For example, people in the first picture are wearing suits according to the dress code of their firm, while people in the right picture are wearing casual clothes such as jeans, jumpers and trainers.

As for me, I would rather go to a language school because my dream is to speak English fluently. Moreover, it would be interesting to make some new friends from abroad.

To sum it up, I would like to saythat to work or to study together with smart and intelligent people is always a great pleasure.

(end phrase)

Task 4 Variant 3

Study the photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say which kind of the activities presented in the pictures you"d prefer
• explain why

Start your answer withopening phrase:

I would like to compare and contrast these two photos.

I think the common thing here is classical music.

Photo 1

Let me start with the first picture which showsa young girl who is performing on the stage at the moment. She is wearing a white blouse and a dark skirt. She is playing the grand piano together with a string orchestra.In the background of the picture there is a beautiful organ . In the foreground of the pictureyou can see a lot of spectators. That's why I can say that music is not just her hobby but she is involved in it very seriously.

As for the second picture it also showsa young girl playing the piano. She looks very elegant in her black velvet dress. As you can see she is wearing glasses.In the background of the pictureyou can see a portrait of a famous composer. Unfortunately I'm not very good at classical music that's why I don't know his name. Under the portrait there is a basket of lovely roses, so I can only guess that it might be the anniversary of the composer.

As I have already mentioned the theme which relates both pictures is classical music . The most obvious similarity between photo 1 and photo 2is the musical instrument the girls are playing and it is a piano. It is evident that the girls are practically of the same age. In my opinion, they might be very talented.

You can't but agree with me that's the main differencebetween picture 1 and picture 2 is that the girl in the first picture is performing in a big concert hall whereas the girl in the second picture is playing the piano in a small room.(It is probably the classroom in a local Art School.) besides , the girls are wearing different items of clothes. Last but not least , in the first picture you can see a lot of audience while in the second picture we cannot see any listeners.

As for me, I would rather go toa big concert hall because I've always wanted to listen to the organ.

Summarizing, I may say that it is great to have a good ear for music and play a musical instrument because music always makes your life brighter. (23)

That's where I'd like to end.(end phrase)

Task 4 from the section Speaking at the USE 2015 in English,use the following expressions:

Firstly - firstly

Secondly - secondly

Thirdly - thirdly

moreover - more than that

It seams to me / It looks like / It might be -I think/should be

I can only guess I can guess

If I "m not mistaken - If I'm not mistaken...

I "m not sure exactly (what this is) but ... -I'm not sure exactly what it is, but...

As for me / To my mind / In my opinion / I think / I believe / Personally -As for me / In my opinion / I think / I'm sure / Personally, I...

In contrast / Unlike ... - Unlike

The most apparent/obvious difference (similarity) between photo 1 and photo 2 is ...- The most obvious difference (similarity) between photo 1 and photo 2...

The main difference/similarity between picture 1 and picture 2 is ... -The main difference / similarity between photo 1 and photo 2 ...

The only difference/similarity is ... -The only difference/similarity...

To sum it up I would like to say that ...To sum up, I would like to say...

All in all, it's evident ... - In general, obviously ...

Summarizing, I may say that ...To summarize, we can say that...

The main mistakes that students make during task 4:

• description of the plot of two pictures, not their comparison;
• lack of allocation of common and distinctive characteristics of the pictures;
• lack of expression of attitude to the pictures;
• lack of introductory and closing phrases;
• lack of colloquial clichés when comparing pictures;
• phonetic and lexical-grammatical errors in the answer.

Task 2

Study the advertisement.

You are considering joining the Yoga Club

1) address of the club

2) opening days

3) if they offer classes for the aged people or for the young

4) fee per week

5) morning training programs

Tips for completing the task:

To successfully complete this task, you must repeat the topicconstructing questions in English: all the details

The question must be relevant to the task.

The question should be pronounced with an intonation appropriate for the type of question being asked, for example, rising in general questions and falling in special questions.

You can ask all five questions of the same type (for example, special questions special questions); it will not affect your score.

Sample answer:

After a trial exam in the oral part of the Unified State Examination in English, it became obvious that it was not possible to start a conditional dialogue-questioning with the phrases below !!!

On the computer screen, each of the five items of the task will appear in turn. You will have only 20 seconds to build a DIRECT QUESTION, so, without being distracted, proceed to the task.

1) What is the address of the yoga club?/ Where is the club situated?

2) What are the opening days? / What days is the club open? / When is the club open?

3) Do do you offer classes for the aged people or for the young only?

4) How much is the training program per week?/ What is the training fee per week?

5) You have got morning training programs, haven't you? / Are there any morning training programs? / have you got any morning programs?

Task 2

Study the advertisement.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

You have decided to celebrate your birthdayin the restaurant and now you are calling to find out more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

1) availability of table for 10 people for Sunday afternoon

2) if booking is free

3) kinds of meat dishes on the menu

4) variety of dessert they serve

5) place to dance

sample answer:

1) Is a table for 10 people available for Sunday afternoon? / Can I book a table for 10 people for Sunday afternoon?

2) Is booking free? / Should I pay for reservation? / Is booking free or should I pay for reservation? / Booking is free, isn't it?

3) What meat dishes do you have on the menu in your restaurant?

4) What do you serve for dessert? / What desserts do you serve?

5) Where can we dance? / Is there any place to dance? / Do do you have any place to dance? / You "ve got some place to dance, haven't you?

Task 2

Study the advertisement.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

You are going to visit the fashion showand now you are calling to find out more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out the following:

1) how to get there

2) if you can book tickets online

3) price of the tickets

4) information about the clothes

5) opportunity to buy any items of clothing

sample answer:

1) How can I get to the college?

2) Can I book tickets on your website?/ Can I book tickets online? / is there any possibility to book tickets online? / Are tickets available online?

3) What is the price of the tickets? / How much are the tickets? / How much do the tickets cost? / The price of the tickets is not very high, isn't it? / The tickets are not very expensive, are they?

4) Where can I find information about the clothes on the show? / Is there any information about the clothes on your website? / I can find some information about the clothes on your website, can't I?

5) Will I have the opportunity to buy any items of clothing after the show?