ASOCIACIÓN PERGAMINO DE CULTURA INGLESA

5th Senior Oral Set

Personal questions

1. When do you wear formal outfits? Do you like them? I WEAR FORMAL
OUTFITS WHEN I GO TO A PARTY. YES, I DO. I LIKE THEM.
2. Have you ever gone to a party underdressed? How did you feel? NO, I
HAVEN’T.
3. How does your/a uniform make you feel? IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD. I LIKE
IT.
4. Do you like dressing up? YES, I DO, IT’S FUN!
5. Do you prefer going shopping alone or with friends? I PREFER SHOPPING
WITH FRIENDS. IT’S GREAT!
6. Tell me about something you like doing with your family. I REALLY LIKE
GOING TO ROSARIO WITH MY FAMILY. WE HAVE LUNCH TOGETHER
AND WE GO TO THE SHOPPING MALL. IT’S MY FAVOURITE ACTIVITY.

7. Do you prefer to spend money on clothes or technology? Why? I PREFER

SPENDING MONEY ON TECHNOLOGY BECAUE I LOVE ELEVTRICAL
GADGETS LIKE MOBILE PHONES OR THE PLASY STATION.
8. Do you follow the latest fashion trends? Why? / Why not? YES, I DO.
BECAUSE I LOVE BEING FASHIONABLE.

9. Do you think people spend too much money shopping for clothes? Why? / Why
not? YES, I DO. BECAUSE IT’S IMPORTANT FOR THEM TO WEAR THE
LASTEST FASHION.
10. Which gadget that you use has changed your life the most? How? THE
MOBILE PHONE HAS CHANGED MY LIFE BECAUSE I USE IT FOR A LOT
OF THINGS LIKE TAKING PHOTOS, PLAYING GAMES, MESSAGING MY
FRIENDS AND DOING MY HW. IT’S VERY USEFUL!
11. How might AI (artificial intelligence) make things better or worse in a friendship?
ART. INTELLIGENCE MIGHT MAKE THINGS WORSE IN A FRIENDSHIP
BECAUSE THERE’S NOTHING LIKE BEING FACE TO FACE WITH A
FRIEND.
12. Do you like going to museums? NO, I DON’T. IT’S BORING.
13. What have you changed your mind about? I’VE CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT
ENGLISH. I USED TO DISLIKE IT BUT NOW I LIKE IT, IT’S USEFUL
14. Have you ever forgotten what you were doing because you got a message on
social media? YES, I HAVE. SOCIAL MEDIA SOMETIMES DISTRACTS ME.
15. Have you ever tried any extreme sport? NO, I HAVENT. BUT I’D LIKE TO TRY.
16. What do you like to do when you visit a new place? WHEN I VISIT A NEW
PACE I LIKE TO GO SIGHTSEEING TO SEE NEW PLACES.
17. Do you think your country is a good place for travellers? Why? / Why not? YES,
I DO. BECAUSE ARGENTINA IS A GRET COUNTRY FOR TOURISM. IT’S
BEAUTIFUL AND PEOPLE ARE VERY NICE.
18. What kind of activities do people do when they travel in your country? THEY
CAN GO SIGHTSEEING IN CÓRDOBA, MISIONES OR BARILOCHE. THEY
CAN ENJOY BUENOS AIRES’ TANGO AND THEY CAN TASTE A
DELICOUS AARGENTINIAN ASADO .
19. Which places around the world would you like to visit? Why? I’D LIKE TO
VISIT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES LIKE ITALY, ENGLAND, SPAIN OR
GERMANY, BECAUSE THEY’RE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRIES WITH
DELICIOUS FOOD.
20. How fit are you? What do you do to keep fit? I’M A FIT PERSON. I GO TO THE
GYM TWO DAYS A WEEK. ALSO, I PRACTICE BASKETBALL.
21. What are the advantages and disadvantages of going on holidays with your
parents? THE ADVANTAGES ARE THAT THEY PAY EVERYTHING FOR YOU,
YOU HAVE FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO COOK.
THE DISADVANTAGES ARE THAT PROBABLY YOU MIGHT GET BORED
OR YOU MIGHT MISS YOUR FRIENDS.
22. When you go on holiday, do you prefer to travel light or pack for every
possibility? I PREFER TO TRAVEL LIGHT. I DON’T LIKE CARRYING THINGS.
23. How do you move around the city? Do you ever use public transport? I MOVE
BY MOTORBIKE OR BIKE. I NEVER USE THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
24. Would you like to experience an adventure holiday? YES, I WOULD. IT
WOULD BE GREAT!
25. Where do you hope to study in the future? I HOPE TO STUDY IN ROSARIO
26. How do you feel before an exam? I FEEL NERVOUS
27. What will you have done by the end of this year? BY THE END OF THIS YEAR,
I WILL HAVE FINISHED MY 3RD YEAR AT SCHOOL
28. Is first impression important? YES, IT IS. VERY IMPORTANT!
 29. Which jobs do you think will have disappeared by 2030? SECRETARIES,
SHOP ASSISTANTS AND CLEANERS WILL DISSAPEAR.
30. What would you do if you found a sports bag at a bus stop and you were the
only person there? I’D TAKE IT TO THE POLICE.
31. Have you ever lost your temper and got into trouble? NO, I HAVEN’T.
32. Have you ever fallen out with a friend? NO, I HAVEN’T
33. Which do you prefer- working in groups or individually? I PREFER WORKING
IN GROUPS. IT’S BETTER
34. What’s important for you when you go shopping? Do you think about price,
brand, where and how the product was made? Why? YES! TE PRICE IS
IMPORTANT. ALSO THE BRAND. NO, I DON’T THINK WHERE IT WAS
MADE.
35. Which news sources do you trust the most: TV, radio, the internet, newspapers?
I TRUST THE MOST ON TV
36. What’s the one thing your parents always told you to do? THE TOLD ME TO
STUDY AND DO MY HOMEWORK
37. Would you like to appear in a TV talent show? NO, I WOULDN’T. I’M SHY
38. Would you choose advertising as a career? NO, I WOULDN’T- I DON’T LIKE IT.
39. Do you ever manage to save any of your money? YES, I DO. I TRY.
40. Do you fix your computer or mobile yourself? YES, I DO. SOMETIMES-.
DEPENDING ON THE PROBLEM.
41. Do you prefer to spend money on experiences or possessions? I PREFER TO
SPEND MY MONEY ON EXPERIENCES

5TH SENIOR- REVISION: ORAL

Personal questions

 Would you prefer to be a scientist or an artist? I’D LIKE TO BE A SCIENTIST. I

LOVE MATHS

 How often do you use a computer? I SOMETIMES USE T¿MY COPUTER, TO

DO MY HW.

 Do you spend more time playing or studying on your computer? I SPEND MORE
TIME ON THE COMPUTER. SOMETIMES I PLAY FOOTBALL WITH MY
FRIENDS OUTSIDE.

 Which types of video games have you played? (platform, puzzle, racing, etc) I
HAVE PLAYED VIDEO GAMES ABOUT FOOTBALL OR ARCES.
 Do your parents think you spend too much time gaming? YES, THEY DO. BUT I
ALWAYS PLAY AT THE WEEKEND.

 What are your strengths and weaknesses? MY STRENGHTS ARE THAT I’M
RESPONSIBLE AND HONEST. MY WEAKNESSES ARE THAT I

 When did you last go to an art gallery? Did you enjoy it? I HAVE NEVER BEEN
TO AN ART GALLERY. I DON’T LIKE IT

 Do you prefer live performances or recorded music? I PREFER LIVE

PERFORMANCES. THEY’RE EXCITING

 Can you play an instrument? If not, would you like to learn? NO, I CAN’T. I’D LIKE
TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR

 What kind of books do you usually read? I USUALLY READ HISTORY BOOKS.

 Do you read reviews before you see a movie at the cinema? NO, I DON’T-

 Are there any places in your town where you don’t feel it’s safe to walk at night?
NO, THERE AREN’T. I LIVE IN A SMALL TOWN AND IT’S VERY SAFE.
 ASOCIACIÓN PERGAMINO DE CULTURA INGLESA

5th Senior Oral Set

TALKING POINTS

1. “Make-up is not for men”. Do you agree?

No, I DON’T AGREE. I THINK THAT MAKE UP IS FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO

WANT TO WEAR IT. NOT MATTER IF IT’S A GIRL OR A BOY. A LOT OF MEN

WEAR MAKE UP, FOR EXAMPLE: ACTORS, SINGERS OR EVEN CLOWNS.

IT’S NOT A GIRL THING.

2. “Homemade costumes are better than hired ones”. Do you agree?

I ARTLY AGREE. I THINK THAT IT DEPENDS ON THE COSTUMES. FOR
EXAMPLE HALLOWEEN IS NOT A NATIONAL COSTUME BUT I REALLY LIKE IT.
I THINK IT’S FUNNY. ON THE OTHER HAND, TRADITION’S DAY IS NATIONAL
COSTUME BUT I DON’T LIKE IT SO MUCH. I LOVE MY COUNTRY BUT I DON’T
ENJOY THAT CELEBRATION.

1. “Drones could cause serious accidents”. Do you agree?

NO, I DON’T AGREE. I THINK THAT DRONES CAN’T CAUSE ACCIODENTS
BECAUSE THEY FLY AT A VERY LOW SPEED. PROBABLY, THEY MIGHT
CAUSE A PROBLEM OR THEY MIGHT HIT SOMETHING BUT I CONSIDER
THAT THEY DON’T CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.

2. “Technology has made our lives better”. Do you agree?

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THIS TOPIC. I THINK THAT TECHNOLOGY HAS
DEFINITELY MADE OUR LIVES EASIER. THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL BECAUSE
TECHNOLOGICAL GADGETS CAN DO EVERYTHING YOU NEED. FOR
EXAMPLE: YOU CAN ASK ALEXA TO PLAY A SONG OR EVEN TO TURN ON
THE LIGHT! IT’S GREAT!

3. “We should ban unhealthy snacks, fizzy drinks, sweets, crisps and junk food
from schools”. Do you agree?
I THINK THAT IT’S NOT NECESSARY TO BAN UNHELATHY SNACKS. THE
SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM IS TO TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO EAT
THESE TYPE OF SNACKS. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU EAT A PACKET OF
CRISPS ONLY AT THE WEEKENDS, IT’S OKAY. BUT IF YOU EAT IT
EVERY DAY, THAT’S A BIG PROBLEM.
4. “The speed limit in cities should never be more than 20 km per hour”. Do you
agree?
I CONSIDER THAT THE SPEED LIMIT SHOULD NEVER NE MORE THAN 20KM
PER HOUR BECAUSE CITIES ARE USUALLY FULL OF PEOPLE
 5. “Every country should offer free public transport to reduce air pollution.” Do you
agree?
I THINK THAT EVERY COUNTRY SHOULD OFFER THIS TO HELP TO REDUCE
POLLUTION AND MAKE THE PLANET A BETTER PLACE. BY DOING THIS,
THEY ARE NOT ONLY HELPONG OUR PLANET BUT ALSO GETTING MOR
CLIENTS.

6. “At school, students should learn skills that are useful for future jobs.” Do you
agree?
I CONSIDER THAT STUDENTS SHOULD LEARN USEFUL SKILLS AT SCHOOL,
FOR EXAMPLE HOW TO CONTROL THEIR FEELINGS, HOW TO MEDITATE OR
EVEN HOW TO MANAGE THEIR FINANCES. ALL THIS SKILLS ARE USEFUL
FOR THE FUTURE BECAUSE THEY THEY ARE USEFUL TOOLS THAT WILL
HELP THEM TO CONTROL AND KNOW THEMSELVES.

7. “Exams are the best way to measure students’ ability”. Do you agree?
NO, I DON’T AGREE. I THINK THAT EXAMS ARE NOT THE BEST WAY TO
MEASEURE STUDENTS ABILITIES, THEY ARE JUST ONE MORE WAY TO DO
IT. YOU CAN TEST STUDENTS BY GIVING THEM ACTIVITIES, OR BY
OBSERVING THEM IN CLASS.

8. “It’s better to have a permanent job ‘for-life’ than lots of different jobs.” Do you
agree?
I THINK IT’S BETTER TO HAVE A PERMANENT JOB THAN LOTS OF
DIFFERENT ONES BECAUSE WITH A PERMANENT JOB YOU HAVE MORE
STABILITY AND YOU ENJOY FROM BENEFITS SUCH AS VACATIONS,
SALARY AND MEDICAL INSURANCE. MOREOVER, YOU HAVEALWAYS THE
SAME GROUP OF PARTENERS.

9. “It is always better to tell the truth.” Do you agree?

YES, I AGREE. I THINK THAT ALWAYS TELLING THE TRUTH IS THE BEST
WAY. BEING HONEST IS A VERY IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTIC ON A
PERSON. THE PEOPLE WHO ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH ARE MORE
RESPONSIBLE AND HAVE MORE FRIENDS.

10. “We should experience sadness, so we can appreciate happiness.” Do you

agree?
NO, I DON’T. I THINK THAT WE SHOULD APPRECIATE THE HAPPINESS OF
THE GOOD MOMENTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCIG SADNESS. HOWEVER, I
CONSIDER THAT SADNESS IS THE PRICE OF HAVING GOOD MOMENTS. IN
MY LIFE, I MOSTLY HAVE HAPPY MOMENTS AND I REALLY APPRECIATE
THEM.

11. “Friends are the best source of advice for teenagers.” Do you agree?
I PARTLY AGREE. I THINK THAT FRIENDS ARE A GOOD SOURCE OF ADVICE
BUT DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION. IF YOU HAVE A BIGGER PROBLEM, I
THINK THAT PROBABLY THE BEST SOURCE TO GIVE YOU A GOOD PIECE
OF ADVICE ARE YOUR PARENTS. THEY CAN HELP YOU AND GUIDE YOU TO
 FIND THE BEST SOLUTION.

12. “Parents shouldn’t control the lives of their children who are over sixteen.” Do
you agree?
I PARTLY AGREE. I THINK THAT PARENTS SHOULDN’T CONTROL THEIR
CHILDREN BUT THEY CAN ALWAYS GUIDE THEM NOT MATTER HOW
OLD THEY ARE. PARENTS CAN GIVE THEM ADVICE, TALK TO THEM OR
EVEN ASK THEM QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR GROUP OF FRIENDS AND
THEIR PROBLEMS.

13. “Teenagers spend too much time hanging out.” Do you agree?
I THINK THAT TEENAGERS SPEND A LOT OF TIME HANGING OUT BUT IN MY
OPINION THIS IS GREAT! TEENS GO TO PARTIES, THEY DANCE, THEY HAVE
MATES WITH THEIR FRIENDS... AND I REALLY LIKE IT! I LOVE SPENDING
TIME WITH MY FRIENDS. WE ALWAYS HANG OUT AND HAVE A GOOD TIME.
IN COCNLUSION, BEING WITH FRIENDS OR HANGIG OUT WITH THEM IS
ONE OF THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE.

14. “Watching TV shows or films bring the family together.” Do you agree?
IN MY OPINION, WATCHING TV SHOWS AND FILMS BRING THE FAMILY
TOGETHER. IF YOU WATCH A FILM AT HOME WITH YOUR FAMILY, YOU CAN
LIVE A VERY VALUABLE AND ENJOYABLE MOMENT WITH THEM. ALSO, THIS
IS A GREAT OPPROTUNITY TO SPEND TIME WITH YOUR LOVED ONES.
WATCHING FILMS WITH MY FAMILY IS MY FAVOURITE WEEKEND ACTIVITY.

15. “There is a lot of skill but little art in painting a picture that looks 100% real”. Do
you agree? IN MY OPINION, THE ACT OF PAINTING IS FULL OF ART,
WETHER IT’S A CARTOON OR A REAL PICTURE, PAINTING INVOLVES
GREAT ARTISTIC SKILLS AND A LOT OF PATIENCE. I’M NOT GOOD AT
PAINTING BUT IN THE FUTURE, I WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PAINT.

16. “Adverts shouldn’t be shown to children and teenagers.” Do you agree?

IN MY OPINION, ADVERTS CAN BE SHOWN TO CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS
BUT PARENTS SHOULD TEACH THEM SOME THINGS ABOUT THEM. FOR
EXAMPLE, THEY NEED TO KNOW THAT NOT EVERYTHING THEY SEE IS
REAL. ALSO, THEY SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT SOME PRODUCTS ARE
NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THEM AND THEY CAN’T BUY THEM.

17. “Money can’t buy happiness but…it helps”. Do you agree?

I THINK THAT MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS BECAUSE GOOD MOMENTS ARE
PRICELESS. HOWEVER, I CONSIDER THAT MONEY CAN HELP YOU ON
CERTAIN ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU ARE ILL AND YOU
MONEY TO RECOVER OR IF YOU ARE UNEMPLOYED YOU CAN HAVE A GOOD
LIFE WITHOUT WORKING.
 ASOCIACIÓN PERGAMINO DE CULTURA INGLESA

5th Senior

PAIR DISCUSSION (guided with pictures)

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