NACIONALINIS EGZAMINŲ CENTRAS Kalbėjimo įskaitos užduotys pirmajam poros mokiniui (A) 2015 m. balandžio 3 d. (antroji įskaitos diena) PAAIŠKINIMAI Kalbėjimo įskaitos užduočių skaičius skiriamas vienai vertinimo grupei mokinio A 5 įskaitos bilietų rinkiniai ir mokinio B 5 įskaitos bilietų rinkiniai. Kiekviename įskaitos bilietų rinkinyje yra po 8 bilietus, todėl ruošimosi patalpoje turi būti paruoštos 8 kortelės su bilietų numeriais (1 8). Ruošimosi patalpoje vienu metu ruošiasi 1 mokinių pora: mokinys A ir mokinys B. Abu mokiniai ruošiasi atskirai, nebendraudami tarpusavyje. Ruošimosi trukmė 15 min. Baigę ruoštis, išeidami mokiniai pasiima ruošimosi lapus, o įskaitos bilietų rinkinius palieka ruošimosi patalpoje. Atsakinėjimo patalpoje gauna tokius pačius įskaitos bilietų rinkinius. Atsakinėjimo patalpoje turi būti 4 įskaitos bilietų rinkiniai mokiniui A ir 4 įskaitos bilietų rinkiniai mokiniui B: po 1 kiekvienam vertinančiam ir egzaminuojančiam mokytojui ir 1 mokinių porai. Mokinių atsakinėjimą organizuoja egzaminuojantis mokytojas tokiu būdu: pirmiausia paprašo mokinių prisistatyti, paduoda jiems atitinkamus kalbėjimo įskaitos bilietų rinkinius ir paprašo mokinį A atlikti pirmąją užduotį. Po to pirmąją užduotį atlieka mokinys B. Antrąją užduotį abu mokiniai atlieka kartu. Egzaminuojantis mokytojas atsakinėjančių mokinių pokalbyje nedalyvauja, bet prireikus gali palaikyti pokalbį arba paskatinti kalbėti. Mokinio kalbėjimas vertinamas vadovaujantis Užsienio kalbos įskaitos programoje pateiktomis vertinimo lentelėmis. Vertinantis mokytojas įvertinimą užrašo įskaitos vertinimo lape, kurio forma skelbiama duomenų perdavimo sistemoje KELTAS. RIBOTO NAUDOJIMO
9A IT Skills Talk about the topic "IT Skills". Answer the questions below. Every year, over 1,000 students finish information technology (IT) studies in Lithuania. However, it is not enough to meet the current demand of IT specialists, which is growing every year. In 2016 Lithuania is likely to face a shortage of 13,000 IT specialists. To ensure the necessary number of IT specialists in the future, it is essential to promote IT among students. IT companies are already cooperating with secondary schools: students are acquainted with numerous professions and the IT skills necessary for a good employee in any field. Such initiatives may encourage young people to choose IT related professions. (Adapted from: http://www.lithuaniatribune.com) How do you use the IT? Name at least 3 activities. Would you like to develop your IT skills? Why / Why not? Why is it important for every student to be able to use the IT? How can IT skills help young people in their studies or working life? School Talent Show Situation: Your class is planning a talent show. Your classmate and you are generating ideas for the event. You are responsible for planning the following aspects of the event: the date, time and duration; age groups of participants; types of performances of different age groups. Consider a few alternatives for each aspect. Exchange your ideas with your classmate. Respond to each other's ideas. Choose the best alternative for each aspect and try to reach a decision.
10A Healthy Living Talk about the topic "Healthy Living". Answer the questions below. Lithuania is the first country in the world where selling energy drinks to persons under 18 is illegal. A special law was passed by the Seimas, in an effort to improve health among youngsters, as energy drinks may stimulate hyperactivity and dangerous behaviour. Buying energy drinks on behalf of underage customers is also illegal. The World Health Organisation praised Lithuania and said that more countries should follow this example. The European Food Safety Authority conducted a study in 27 countries and found that energy drinks are most popular among teenagers comprising 68 percent of consumers. (Adapted from: http://www.lithuaniatribune.com) What foods and drinks are considered to be unhealthy? Why? Give a few examples. What are some basic rules of healthy living that every person should follow? Give at least 3 ideas. In your opinion, is this law a good idea? Why / Why not? What could be done to promote a healthy lifestyle among teenagers? Photography Contest Situation: Your class is planning a photography contest. Your classmate and you are generating ideas for the event. You are responsible for planning the following aspects of the event: age groups of participants; theme(s) and / or tasks for different age groups; teacher and / or parent support. Consider a few alternatives for each aspect. Exchange your ideas with your classmate. Respond to each other's ideas. Choose the best alternative for each aspect and try to reach a decision.
11A International Tourism Talk about the topic "International Tourism". Answer the questions below. According to the latest report from the European Travel Commission, international tourism to Europe is booming. Iceland registered the largest increase in tourist numbers compared to last year 23 %. Greece is in the third place with a 16 % increase. Meanwhile Latvia was the second as the number of foreign tourists increased by 18.9 %. In Lithuania, the number of foreign tourists increased by 10.2 %, which is the sixth largest increase, while in Estonia 3.7 %, the seventh smallest increase. The European Travel Commission reviews 33 European countries and compares available tourism statistics. (Adapted from: http://en.delfi.lt/lithuania) Which of the countries mentioned in the text would you like to visit? Why? What is the best way of travelling abroad for students whose budgets are small? Why is it important for every person to have an opportunity to travel abroad? School Marathon Situation: Your class is planning a marathon. Your classmate and you are generating ideas for the event. You are responsible for planning the following aspects of the event: time of the year; participants of different ages; route(s) and distance(s) for different groups of participants. Consider a few alternatives for each aspect. Exchange your ideas with your classmate. Respond to each other's ideas. Choose the best alternative for each aspect and try to reach a decision.
12A Christmas Talk about the topic "Christmas". Answer the questions below. In its official website, the UK's daily newspaper, The Telegraph, recommends the Christmas Market in Vilnius for holiday makers and Christmas enthusiasts. According to the author, most eye-catching is the Vilnius Television tower, transformed into a 550-feet high Christmas tree with millions of light bulbs. Open air markets in the major squares of the Old Town are full of traditional handicrafts that make great gifts as well as foods and drinks. The International Christmas Charity Fair, where foreign embassy staff from around the world sell home-made cakes and gifts, is also recommended for foreign tourists. (Adapted from: http://www.baltictimes.com) What are your favourite activities during the Christmas period? Give at least 3 examples. Would you like to attend the International Christmas Charity Fair? Why / Why not? Why is it important for everybody to have a holiday and relax, both in summer and in winter? Multilingual Song Contest Situation: Your class is planning a multilingual song contest. Your classmate and you are generating ideas for the event. You are responsible for planning the following aspects of the event: duration of the event; types of songs to be included in the programme; languages to be represented. Consider a few alternatives for each aspect. Exchange your ideas with your classmate. Respond to each other's ideas. Choose the best alternative for each aspect and try to reach a decision.
13A Summer Festival Talk about the topic "Summer Festival". Answer the questions below. Every year, Lithuania's most popular seaside resort Palanga holds a Summer Festival which lasts for three months. The festival's main music events take place in Kurhauzas, a historic building that has become a symbol of Palanga. The events of the festival include classical music and jazz concerts, poetry evenings and theatre shows. The festival opens with an evening of serenades performed by international music stars, which takes place on the terrace of the Amber Museum. The festival also includes a tribute to famous Lithuanian poets and writers. The festival usually closes with piano recitals by renowned pianists. (Adapted from: http://www.lithuaniatribune.com) What are your favourite activities during the summer? Name at least 3 activities. If you were in Palanga in summer, would you like to attend the Summer Festival? Why / Why not? Why is it important for every person to get to know the culture of their country and to get involved in cultural activities? Tolerance Week Situation: Your class is planning the traditional Tolerance Week. Your classmate and you are generating ideas for the event. You are responsible for planning the following aspects of the event: a poster and / or a leaflet; a list of topics to be included; opening and closing events of the project. Consider a few alternatives for each aspect. Exchange your ideas with your classmate. Respond to each other's ideas. Choose the best alternative for each aspect and try to reach a decision.
14A Summer Jobs Abroad Talk about the topic "Summer Jobs Abroad". Answer the questions below. The majority of job offers abroad come from the UK, Scandinavia and Germany. Many young people find jobs abroad either through hiring agencies or university programmes. Some youth who visit their family members living abroad get help from them in finding a job. To qualify for most of the temporary summer jobs abroad it is enough to speak some English. However, Norway, for example, has recently started looking for a "brainy" workforce to fill up the vacancies of tour guides. This job requires not only fluent English, but also good Norwegian and, certainly, knowledge of Norwegian history, culture and politics. (Adapted from: http://www.lithuaniatribune.com) Would you like to get a summer job abroad? Why / Why not? What personal qualities are necessary for a tour guide? Name at least 3 qualities. Give arguments. In your opinion, why is it useful for young people to travel / study / work abroad? Knowledge Quiz "English Speaking Countries" Situation: Your class is planning a knowledge quiz "English Speaking Countries". Your classmate and you are generating ideas for the event. You are responsible for planning the following aspects of the event: leaflets and / or invitations; age groups of participants; topics, questions and / or tasks for different age groups. Consider a few alternatives for each aspect. Exchange your ideas with your classmate. Respond to each other's ideas. Choose the best alternative for each aspect and try to reach a decision.
15A International Book Fair Talk about the topic "International Book Fair". Answer the questions below. The annual international Vilnius Book Fair provides a good opportunity for readers to meet international and Lithuanian authors. The events of the fair include discussions on the status of modern literature, stage performances of literary works, readings of poetry and prose as well as interviews with authors, illustrators, publishers and literary critics. Over 30 international authors and publishers attend the Fair every year. The first Baltic Book Fair in Vilnius was organised in 1999 by Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian publishers. Since then, the Fair has seen over 3,500 participants and over 780,000 visitors. (Adapted from: http://www.baltictimes.com) If you had an opportunity to buy the books of your choice, what would they be? Give at least 3 examples. If you attended the international book fair, what authors would you like to meet? What questions would you like to ask them? What books by Lithuanian authors should be translated into foreign languages? Give at least 3 titles. Why? Natural Sciences Week Situation: Your class is planning a series of activities for "The Natural Sciences Week" in your school. Your classmate and you are generating ideas for the event. You are responsible for planning the following aspects of the event: participants / age groups; activities in the classroom; teacher support. Consider a few alternatives for each aspect. Exchange your ideas with your classmate. Respond to each other's ideas. Choose the best alternative for each aspect and try to reach a decision.
16A Animation Film Festival Talk about the topic "Animation Film Festival". Answer the questions below. Tindirindis is an International Animation Film Festival which has been organised in Lithuania since 2003. Its mission is to show the latest animation films from around the world, covering a wide range of styles and schools, created by professionals and students. The programme includes various types of animation, from romantic fairy tales to cruel stories about war. Over 120 animations are grouped into the following categories: surreal world; youth for youth; fairy tales; Christmas etc. As part of the festival, animation workshops are run by masters with the aim of helping animation lovers to learn the basics of this art. (Adapted from: http://en.delfi.lt/lithuania/) What kind of animated films would you like to watch at a festival like this? Why? Would you like to learn to make animated films? Why / Why not? In your opinion, which films are more valuable animated films or feature films? Give arguments. School Celebration "100 Days" Situation: Your class is planning the traditional school celebration "100 Days". Your classmate and you are generating ideas for the event. You are responsible for planning the following aspects of the event: decorations of the school; activities in the morning; teacher / parent participation. Consider a few alternatives for each aspect. Exchange your ideas with your classmate. Respond to each other's ideas. Choose the best alternative for each aspect and try to reach a decision.