* Of course, my region also has some environmental problems. I live in (Moscow). There are different kinds of environmental pollution in the city, such as air, water, and land pollution as well as gas and carbon emissions. Parks and forests are full of plastic bottles, cans, and waste, even though they are cleaned regularly. Such litter also can be found in rivers and lakes in my region. But I personally consider exhaust gases from cars as the biggest problem for our health and future because there are a lot of poisonous things like lead in those traffic fumes.
* Every teenager can do something for our environment, undoubtedly. We can consume less products and clothes, separate trash, and do not waste water while brushing our teeth. Also, we can do a lot as volunteers, planting the trees and helping city authorities.
* A solution of each problem starts with your own attitude. My attitude is very determined, firm, and serious. I think we should admit that environmental problems exist and start solving them as soon as possible.
Thats all that I wanted to tell you about environmental problems.
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Now Im going to talk about environmental problems. We all know about them and can see how they affect our life.
* To begin with, Id like to say that more and more people are getting worried about environmental problems nowadays. Why? Its easy. The Earths climate and resources have already changed significantly. A lot of people know about the global warming and pure water scarcity, about the serious consequences, like droughts, floods, hurricanes, ice melting, and the radical climatic change in some particular areas. The climate should make people think more about our lifestyle and our inheritance for the future generations.
* My city also has some environmental problems. There are different kinds of environmental pollution like air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution here. Woods around the city are full of used plastic bottles, and cans. Such litter also can be found in various rivers, channels, and lakes. Moreover, we face with deforestation in or region, too. New buildings take place of forests now. Road traffic, airport, railroads, manufacturing plants, construction, and demolition cause noise pollution. Many just sigh and say that this is the a typical big city life.
* To tell the truth, everyone can contribute in our environment. Even teenagers. We can try to cut down on our consumption, separate garbage, and do not waste water recklessly. Also we can volunteer and help or schools and city in cleaning public space or planning trees.
* You wont believe it but my attitude to environmental problems is not so easy and positive. Why? On the one side I can see that ordinary people do a lot to help the nature and discuss those problems. On the other hands, their efforts and work are not enough to compensate the harm and pollution of big factories and even cars in the cities. That all looks «a catch-22» to me, I mean there is no way out. That kind of thing.
Thats all that I wanted to tell you about environmental problems.
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ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION
You are going to give a talk about pollution. You will have to start in 1,5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (1012 sentences).
Remember to say:
why people are concerned about air and water;
what the consequences of water pollution are;
what people should do if they want to live on the Earth;
what your attitude to the problems of environmental pollution is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now Im going to give a talk about pollution. It has become a serious global problem recently.
* In my opinion, nowadays people are getting worried about air and water pollution, because they are vital resources. No one can live without water and air. Both are invaluable. And the more polluted they are, the more people get sick and die. Its quite clear and dangerous at the same time.
* It doesnt take a scientist to understand that consequences of water pollution will be bad. It will lead to a number of diseases first. Secondly, it results in biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and destruction of plants and wildlife. Thirdly, human beings will end up dying out quickly and completely. That kind of thing.
* In my opinion, if people want to live on the Earth, they have to must join forces and change the work of all types of industry. It is the main source of water and air pollution. People may have to give up borders of all countries to use resources efficiently. Something like that.
* Honestly speaking, my attitude to the environmental pollution is very serious. I see air and water pollution continue and even increase in scale. I believe that laws must be passed and governments must severely punish factories for environmental pollution and harm to the environment.
Thats all I wanted to tell you about environmental pollution.
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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
You are going to give a talk about the protection of the environment. You will have to start in 1,5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (1012 sentences).
Remember to say:
what the word «ecology» means;
what pollutes the nature;
what the main ecological problems are;
what you attitude to protecting nature.
You have to talk continuously.
Now Im going to give a talk about protection of the environment.
* To begin with, ecology is about biology and the relationships of organisms with their environment and each other. In plain English it might mean how people, animals, plants, water, and land influence each other. Also, how they depend on each other. In fact, its not as easy as it seems to be. Many ecologists and scientists make research to help people become aware and take care of our planet. That kind of thing.
* In my personal opinion, it is people who pollutes the nature. Industrial factories produce a lot of poisonous waste. We dont recycle a lot of plastic and other trash. A lot of harmful things spoil water. Deforestation affects animals and soil. Transport vehicles produce exhaust gases. That all polluted the nature and threatens or future.
* As far as I know, the main ecological problems are climate change, environmental degradation, and resource depletion, pollution, global warming, overpopulation, waste disposal, ocean acidification, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, public health issues. And the list is constantly expanding.
* My attitude to protecting nature is very strong. I advocate for it actively. It is not enough, though. I see factories go on polluting air and water and no one can stop it. I think we have to pass very strict laws against them and begin to think about «green economics.
Thats all I wanted to tell you about protection of the environment.
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FAMILY TRADITIONS
You are going to give a talk about your family traditions. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not 2 minutes 1012 sentences.
Remember to say:
if you have got many relatives;
what kind of relations you have with them;
how your family traditions appeared;
what your attitude to spending time with your family is and why.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to tell you about my family traditions. Traditions are important in every family, not only ours.
To tell the truth, I have many relatives. My family consists of my dad, mummy, an elder brother and a younger sister. I have many other relatives. But we live in different cities and seldom see each other. Grandparents are far away from us. My uncles and aunts live not far from our city but it takes time to get there. But we meet up regularly.
Honestly speaking, I have a good relationship with my relatives. We often call up and communicate, sometimes we visit each other. We get on well together. Maybe, it is because we meet very seldom. So we have a lot of fun when getting together.
My family traditions appeared are not so specific. We are like many other families. We always celebrate the New Year and our birthdays together. Also, we meet with or grandparents on May 9
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I have to admit that my attitude to spending time with my family is very positive
In conclusion I would like to say that my attitude to spending time with my family is positive, reverent, and respectful. I enjoy a cosy atmosphere in our family. I value it very much. My parents and grandparents are kind. They share family stories with me and I feel happy. Being together is also a tradition of our family.
Thats all that I wanted to tell you about family traditions.
FAMILY YOUR FAMILY
You are going to give a talk about your family. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (1012 sentences).
Remember to say:
if your family is big or not;
how you get along with your parents and siblings;
if you like to spend free time with your family;
what your attitude to family relationships is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to tell you about relations in my family. Its a very important topic to talk about.
* To tell the truth, my family isnt big. They are my mother, my father, my brother, and I. And I have a pet, it is my cat. He is also part of our family.
* I am happy that I can easily get along with my parents and brother. My family is caring and loving. I can always get support and help. We never fall out. It is very important feel a single whole.
* You wont believe it, but I really like to spend free time with my family because I am busy 5 days a week and we have free time to spend together only at the weekend. We play boarding games, watch family movies, and hang out, go shopping. I like this pleasant atmosphere. It touches me to the depth of my heart.
* My attitude to family relationships is hard to explain. My family is my castle, my friends, my protection, my everything. I cannot imagine my life without them. I hope I shall have the same family relationships as I grow older.
In conclusion I would like to say that family relationships are so important because they are the people, who never betray and abandon you.
Thats all that I wanted to tell you about my family.
FAMILY YOUR FAMILY-2
You are going to give a talk about your family. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not 2 minutes 1012 sentences.
Remember to say:
whether your family is big or not and where you live;
whether you get along with your parents and siblings;
where you like to spend free time with your family;
what your attitude to family relationships.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to give a talk about my family.
* Honestly speaking, my family is really big. They are my mother, father, sister, brother, 2 grandmothers and 2 grandfathers, as well as Aunt and Uncle, and I am happy. Also, I have a dog and a little fish. I treat them as members of our family, too. We live in Moscow, in our own flat in the multi-storey building.
* It goes without saying that I love my family very much and I get along with my parents and siblings very well. I cant imagine different relationships in our family. We understand each other and have a lot in common which is quite natural.
* You know, I like to spend all my free time with my family. The thing is that I am not so often free. In my pastime, usually at the weekend, we play board games, watch films, go for a walk with our dog, go skiing or sledging in winter, and so on. I like to spend my free time with my parents more than with my friends. Unfortunately, I have 8 lessons every day, a lot of extra classes, sport workouts, so we prefer staying at home instead of going to the theatre or cinema.
* My attitude to family relationships is very positive and sensitive, so to speak. I think family is so important that there is nothing like it in my life. I wish I could have the same family relationship, when I grow older.
In conclusion, I want to add that there is no place like home, as the saying goes. Your family is the greatest treasure you have. They always support you, help and make your life happy.
Thats all I wanted to tell you about my relations in my family.
FAMOUS PEOPLE IN HISTORY OF YOUR COUNTRY
You are going to give a talk about famous people in history of your country. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (1012 sentences).
Remember to say:
who they are when they lived;
what they are famous for;
what you like or dislike about them;
what your attitude to the famous people in the history of your country is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to tell you about famous people in the history of my country. I would like to tell you about A. S. Pushkin and F. M. Dostoevsky.
* Pushkin was born in Moscow and was a writer and poet. Dostoevsky was also a famous Russian writer, who lived in Moscow. Both of them lived in the 19
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* To tell the truth, both are famous for their impressive works. Pushkins most famous poem is Eugene Onegin. One of Dostoyevskys most popular works is Crime and Punishment. Most Russians know those novels.
* As far as I am concerned, I really like those writers, even though their works are big and complex. I enjoy the novel Eugene Onegin very much. It is impressive, beautiful, and still very relevant to our life. It sounds very gorgeous to me. I hear people use many citations form it.
* My attitude to famous people in the history of my country is positive. I think their works and achievements in culture and science teach us to be persistent. They make us proud of our country. The more prominent and outstanding people we know, the better we understand whats going on in current history of the world. Nothing is new, everything repeats itself in this life.
In conclusion, I want to say that in my opinion it is important to know famous people from your country because they are part of our history. You may become famous one day, too.
Thats all that I wanted to tell you about famous people in history of Russia.
FASHION
You are going to give a talk about fashion. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (1012 sentences).
Remember to say:
why fashion is so important for teenagers;
what and who determines fashion trends for teenagers;
what clothes are popular in your country;
what your attitude to fashion is.
You have to talk continuously.
Now I am going to give a talk about fashion. Its a very interesting topic to talk about.
* In my opinion, fashion is important for teenagers because they want to stand out among their friends. Girls follow fashion more than boys. They try to keep up with the latest changes in clothes, hairstyle, manicure, makeup, and accessories. Boys also try to dress up and look cool. As history of humankind says it has always been the case at all times. Thats the way it goes.
* To tell the truth, nowadays celebrities, bloggers, movie stars, and opinion leaders determine fashion trends for teenagers and even adults. the Internet enables us to get any information almost immediately. So any new features catch on among teens quickly.
* You know traditional clothing of past centuries remains only in museums. Nowadays, people in my country wear clothes that most people in other countries wear. It should be comfortable and of good quality. Formal suits and smart dresses are used only at official receptions. Sneakers, jeans, T-shirts, and casual wear rule the roost. That kind of thing.