V LEVEL (STUDENT'S TASK SHEET)

PART THREE (5 mins.) Part Three consists of two tasks. Task One (3.5 mins.)

The United States of America

In Task One you are asked to speak on your own about the United States of America. Speak at length about the U.S. using the map below. The following ideas may help you: Location Geography Weather Landscape Government Cities Population Region specifics Culture Important places

Task Two (1.5 mins.) In Task Two you are asked to speak with the examiner about a trip to the US. Imagine the following situation: You and your friend are planning a one-week trip to the US. Your friend wants you to discuss the possible places to go and decide on at least five places to visit. You may use photographs 3A3C to help you decide. 3A 3B 3C

V LEVEL (INTERLOCUTOR'S TASK SHEET)

PART THREE (5 mins.) Task One (3.5 mins.)

The United States of America

In this task you are going to speak on your own about the United States of America. Speak at length about the U.S. Use the map. Are you ready? Q: What is the South / West famous for? Q: What type of landscape can you find in the USA? Q: How would you describe American industry? Q: Where are the cultural centers of the US? Q: What about the climate / agriculture of the region? Q: How would you describe the American political system?
Students Task Sheet: The following ideas may help you: Location Geography Weather Landscape Government Cities Population Region specifics Culture Important places

Thank you. Now, lets go to Task Two. Task Two (1.5 mins.) In this task we are going to speak together about a trip to the US. Imagine the following situation: I am your English speaking friend and we are planning a one-week trip to the US. We should discuss the possible places to go and decide on at least five places to visit. Are you ready?
Students Task Sheet: 3A: New York City a view of Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The statue, a gift to the United States from the people of France, is a female figure representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, who bears a torch and a tabula ansata (a tablet evoking the law) 3B: Hollywood district in Los Angeles, California. It is a historical center of movie studios and movie stars. The Hollywood sign is a landmark and American cultural icon. 3C: The Grand Canyon, Arizona, carved by the Colorado river

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Thank you. This is the end of Part Three.