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TASK 3
TRAVELLING BY CAR vs BUS
A (candidate)
You and your friend are going on a trip around Europe after
graduation. You want to go by car and your friend is opting for the
bus. Persuade your friend to take the car. Compare travelling by car
to travelling by bus and talk about the advantages, disadvantages,
your experience, etc.
B (examiner)
Your friend wants to go on a holiday by car but you are in favour of
the bus.
Vir: http://studentblogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/theatre/2013/09/26/bus_vs_car_4.jpg?maxWidth=500
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TASK 3
ENGLISH AS A WORLD LANGUAGE
Discuss the importance of English as a foreign language. Say
something about your experience in learning English.
Vir: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/4204973/Anglo-Saxons-Worlds-Worst-or-Best-Linguists.html
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SMGŠ / poklicna matura – angleščina 3
TASK 3
UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES - INTERVIEW
A (candidate)
You are being interviewed for the school radio about the most
important events in your life. Talk about the events that were for
some reason unforgettable. (I will never forget the day when …)
B (examiner)
You are interviewing your schoolmate for the school radio about
the most important events in his/her life.
Vir: http://www.queenpublicity.biz/radio_interview.jpg
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TASK 3
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
List different means of public transport available in Slovenia and
worldwide. Choose a few and talk about their advantages and
disadvantages. Include your own experience.
Vir: https://intlxpatr.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/bus_cartoon.gif
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SMGŠ / poklicna matura – angleščina 5
TASK 3
MOST IMPORTANT WORLD EVENTS
In your opinion, what was the most important event of the 20th
century? Describe the event that influenced life the most in the last
century. Why was it so important?
Vir: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tazZofUpL.jpg
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TASK 3
HOLIDAY AND TRAVELLING
A (candidate)
You want to travel to one of the world capitals for the summer
holidays and you need to persuade your best friend to come along
with you.
B (examiner)
You are A’s best friend who doesn’t like travelling and you think the
best holidays are at home watching TV.
Vir: http://www.oneworld.com/documents/10180/10577/gr_owexplorer_6_2.png/1bb04915-ef96-4368-9319-
e592b395da7c?t=1383843374000?amp;cvt=png
Medijski tehnik, Grafični tehnik
SMGŠ / poklicna matura – angleščina 7
TASK 3
TRAVELLING IN THE PAST vs NOWADAYS
Compare travelling in the past and nowadays. What were some of
the typical means of transport in the past and what do we use now?
Which is better and why?
Vir: http://ih0.redbubble.net/image.8793632.4478/flat,550x550,075,f.jpg
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TASK 3
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
A (candidate)
You want to persuade your overweight, couch potato friend to start
living healthy by giving him the arguments in support of healthy
outdoor activities.
B (examiner)
You are a couch potato and a computer geek who hasn’t been in the
fresh air for quite a while. In fact, you enjoy being that way and
reject all of your friend’s suggestions.
Vir: https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos-couch-potato-image5839113
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SMGŠ / poklicna matura – angleščina 9
TASK 3
HEALTHY EATING HABITS
A (candidate)
You are talking to your friend, giving him/her some advice on
healthy eating and illustrating that from your own experience. How
can you prepare healthy dishes? Discuss your healthy eating habits
with your friend.
B (examiner)
You are an overweight burger lover who has actually never given a
second thought to your own eating habits. That’s why you have
some heart problems. Discuss your unhealthy eating habits with
your friend.
Vir: http://www.power104.fm/powerblogs/Jasmin-Doobay/?m=200909
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TASK 3
SMOKING – A HEALTH HAZARD
A (candidate)
Your best friend is a heavy smoker. How would you persuade
him/her to stop smoking?
B (examiner)
You are a heavy smoker, who doesn’t want to quit smoking.
Vir: http://como-estiver.blogspot.com/2007/05/death-cigarettes.html
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TASK 3
THE ENVIRONMENT
What should we do to keep our environment (nature) clean? How
can we reduce pollution? Give some advice and say what you do to
protect nature.
Vir: http://www.energyjustice.net/system/files/styles/large/private/ssc-no-smokestack.jpg?itok=_XoPM7lj
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TASK 3
LIVING IN THE COUNTRYSIDE vs THE CITY
A (candidate)
Your English friend has won €500,000 on a lottery. He/she wants to
buy some property in Slovenia. Give your friend some useful advice.
Compare living in the city to living in the countryside. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of both? Where would you rather
live?
B (examiner)
You have won €500,000 on a lottery and you want to buy a house or
a flat in Slovenia. You can’t decide whether to settle down in a town
or in the countryside. You are asking your Slovenian friend for some
advice.
Vir: http://www.stryder.de/bronyraur.html in http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=169366&page=2
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SMGŠ / poklicna matura – angleščina 13
TASK 3
ATTENDING A CONCERT
A (candidate)
You are going to the concert of your favourite group/singer and you
invite your best friend to go with you, but he/she is reluctant.
Describe the group and persuade your friend to attend the event
with you. Give arguments why one should see it.
B (examiner)
You are invited to go to a concert but you think you’ll be bored.
Vir:https://www.google.si/search?q=going+on+a+concert&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi5loHv2PnVAhXCtxQKHQ5
UA-gQsAQIPw&biw=1680&bih=886
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TASK 3
SIGHT-SEEING IN SLOVENIA
A (candidate)
You are travelling on InterRail and you have met someone who has
never heard of Slovenia. What would you tell him/her to describe
Slovenia? Which places would you recommend to a tourist to go see
and why?
B (examiner)
You are an American who has never heard of Slovenia. You might
want to visit some tourist attractions there.
Vir: http://www.linda.si/ponudba/slovenija/
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TASK 3
VISITING SLOVENIA
A (candidate)
Your pen- friend from England wants to come to Slovenia to visit
you and experience the authentic Slovenia. Recommend some
events and the best time to visit Slovenia. Which typical dishes
would you recommend to your friend?
B (examiner)
You are an Englishman who has been invited to visit Slovenia.
Vir: http://shownd.com/rblocksome/7471/Print-design
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SMGŠ / poklicna matura – angleščina 16
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ECOLOGY
Discuss different ways in which we are destroying our planet
(pollution, global warming, deforestation, ozone hole, etc.). How
could this be stopped? What can we do to help?
Vir: http://science-capt.wikispaces.com/file/view/greenhouse_effect%5B1%5D.png/118119475/greenhouse_effect%5B1%5D.png
Medijski tehnik, Grafični tehnik
SMGŠ / poklicna matura – angleščina 17
TASK 3
TRAVELLING BY LAND, AIR AND WATER
Compare travelling by land, air and water. Which is the faster /
most dangerous / most romantic? Name the means, their
advantages and disadvantages. What is your experience?
Vir: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9RhThg9m-0/TnoTsKrfW5I/AAAAAAAAAAM/f6VI0NBX7pI/s1600/transportation.jpg
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SMGŠ / poklicna matura – angleščina 18
TASK 3
COMPUTERS
What is the role of computers in the modern world? Discuss the
importance of computers in communication, work, education, free
time, etc.
Vir: http://anandrosan.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/computer-world.jpg
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TASK 3
GOING TO THE CINEMA
A (candidate)
You are going to the cinema to see your favourite film and you
invite your best friend to go with you, but he/she is reluctant.
Describe the film and persuade your friend to go see it; give
arguments why one should see it.
B (examiner)
You are invited to go to the cinema but you think you’ll be bored.
Vir: https://www.google.si/search?biw=1680&bih=886&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=going+to+the+cinema&oq=going+to+the+cinema&gs_l=psy-
ab.3..0i19k1l3j0i5i30i19k1.979889.1548849.0.1549206.46.40.6.0.0.0.149.3308.39j1.40.0....0...1.1.64.psy-
ab..0.42.3185...0j0i67k1j0i30k1.uekSfD52I9Q#imgrc=iEhhuO1YQp9HNM:
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TASK 3
LITERATURE AND READING
A (candidate)
You have read a book that was so fascinating you are telling
everybody about it. Describe the book and recommend it to your
best friend. Give arguments why one should read it.
B (examiner)
You are not very much into books and reading. You prefer films and
video.
Vir: http://allbestsellers.blogspot.com/
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SMGŠ / poklicna matura – angleščina 21
TASK 3
SOCIAL NETWORKING
How have the Internet and social networks, such as Facebook,
YouTube and others affected our lives? What is your experience?
Vir: http://r-rwebdesign.com/blog/?p=638
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TASK 3
PRINTED MEDIA AND TV
Discuss the role of printed media and television in the modern
world (entertainment, education, news, etc.). Which magazines and
newspapers do you read and what do you watch on TV?
Vir: http://www.desinformado.com/2010/01/skiff-service-to-deliver-newspapers-magazines-books-to-e-reader-with-thinnest-form-factor/
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TASK 3
PETS
A (candidate)
Your friend wants to have a pet but doesn’t know what animal to
choose. Suggest what he/she should get and support your
arguments.
B (examiner)
You have never had a pet and you want one. You ask a friend for
advice.
Vir: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/153742-dog-or-werewolf
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TASK 3
NATURAL DISASTERS
Describe the most violent weather or a natural disaster that you
have ever experienced (or heard about in the media). When, where
and how did it happen? What was the damage caused?
Vir:https://www.google.si/search?q=NATURAL+DISASTERS&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwijja_K4PnVAhVEWRQKHR4LBJEQ
_AUICigB&biw=1680&bih=886#imgrc=5Nr_pHKVNN5cNM:
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TASK 3
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN SLOVENIA
A (candidate)
You meet a foreign exchange student and he/she wants to know
more about the Slovenian educational system and the working
opportunities. Explain the possibilities and give some useful advice.
B (examiner)
You are a foreign exchange student who is looking for the
opportunity to study and work in Slovenia. Your Slovenian friend is
explaining the situation to you.
Vir: http://www.teradyne.com/hr/students/students.html
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TASK 3
UK vs US – DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES
The United Kingdom and the United States of America have many
similarities, but there are also many differences. Name some
cultural, political and language differences.
Vir: http://www.sporcle.com/games/usuk_words.php
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TASK 3
PRIVACY IN TODAY’S WORLD
How much do the computers know about us? Why do some sites
gather our personal information? What guidelines concerning
computerized personal data should be followed?
Vir: http://www.denverpost.com/keefe
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TASK 3
JOBS
What is your dream job? Describe it, say what skills are required
and what you have to do to get that job. List some reasons why you
think you are the right person for it.
Vir: http://www.robzelt.com/blog/default,month,2007-07.aspx
Vir: www.itsnotbadatall.com/.../html/Dream_Job.html
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TASK 3
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN vs BICYCLE
A (candidate)
You and your friend are going on a trip to the coast. You want to go
by bicycle and your friend is opting for the train. Persuade your
friend to take the bicycle.
B (examiner)
Your friend wants to go on holiday by bicycle but you are in favour
of the train.
Vir: http://www.itsnotbadatall.com/funny_pictures in http://visual.merriam-webster.com/transport-machinery/rail-transport/high-
speed-train_1.php
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TASK 3
YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE FUTURE
What are your plans for the future? What will you have to do to
make them come true? How and where do you see yourself in
twenty years? What will you be doing? Where will you be living?
Think about your home, job and leisure activities.
Vir: https://www.google.si/search?q=future+life,+young+people&client=firefox-
b&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiz48qchfzVAhXIPBQKHYWxDskQsAQIJA&biw=1024&bih=604#imgrc=Fe5fQE1x4-
3lMM:
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TASK 3
LIFE IN THE FUTURE
Are you looking forward to the life you will be living twenty years
from now? What new inventions and developments will the future
bring to people? Think of the changes in your home, society,
employment, science and entertainment.
Vir:https://www.google.si/search?client=firefox-biw=1024&bih=604&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=+life+in+future&oq=+life+in+future&gs_l=psy-
ab.30.gzZhHSjnM9s#imgdii=QYo35lFzDt0owM:&imgrc=
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TASK 3
MOST IMPORTANT HUMAN ACHIEVEMENTS
In your opinion, what is the biggest and the most important
achievement of mankind of all times? Describe the achievement
and give arguments why you consider it the most important.
Vir: http://shanghaiist.com/2010/03/11/six_nobel_prize_nominees_that_will.php
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TASK 3
INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES
In your opinion, what is the most important invention of all times?
Describe the invention and give some arguments why you consider
it the most important. List a few things that haven’t been invented
yet and say what they would be useful for.
Vir: http://www.toptenofcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Top-10-Inventions.jpg
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TASK 3
SPORTS
A (candidate)
You want to persuade your overweight friend to start living healthy
by persuading him to take up a sport and giving him the arguments
in support of healthy outdoor activities.
B (examiner)
You like watching movies and playing computer games and haven’t
been out in the fresh air for quite a while.
Vir: https://az616578.vo.msecnd.net/files/2016/10/21/6361267986437095071537238846_sportsballs1.png
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TASK 3
FAST FOOD vs HOME-MADE MEALS
A (candidate)
You are talking to your friend, trying to persuade him/her to start
preparing healthy meals at home, instead of ordering take out.
Describe your favourite dishes and explain how you make them.
B (examiner)
You are an overweight fast food lover who doesn’t like cooking.
That’s why you have some health problems. Discuss eating habits
with your friend.
Vir: http://www.itsnotbadatall.com/funny_pictures/html/You_Are_What_You_Eat.html