Speaking Topics for 9th Graders

1. "The family is one of nature's masterpieces." • members of your family • appearance and character • free-time activities • family traditions 2. "I observe myself, and I come to know others." • your personality • your hobbies and interests • leisure time 3. "A friend is a gift you give yourself." • describe your friend, what you have in common • how you spend time together • a true friend - what it means for you 4. Ukraine • geographical position • population and big cities • Kyiv – the capital of Ukraine 5. "First impressions are most lasting." • invite your friend to visit Chernihiv. • history of Chernihiv, its location • places that are worth visiting 6. Great Britain • geographical position • the climate of Great Britain • population and big cities 7. Travelling • why people travel, means of travelling • how you prefer travelling and why 8. My future profession • what it requires • its pros and cons 9. Holidays are an important time to spend with friends and family. • holidays, festivals in Ukraine • your favourite holiday and why • how your family and friend celebrate holidays 10. Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine • its location and role in the life of the country • history of the capital, places that are worth visiting • modern life of the city 11. The spirit of London • the location of London and its role in the life of the country • the main parts of the city • history of the capital, places that are worth visiting • modern life of the city 12. Living in a city • pros and cons of living in a city • pros and cons of living in the country present your own opinion 13. “My home is my castle” • types of dwellings people live in • my flat / house, its location, architectural details/interior • my favourite room 14. Planning a holiday • advise the best holiday destination • the sights you can admire and activities you can do there • some useful tips for the travelers, things to be taken 15. The person I admire • Who is your role model and why? • What kind of personality does he/she have? • How has this person influenced your life and the lives of others? 16. Clothes make a man • Do you follow the fashion? What do you prefer to wearing and why? • Why do we care what we look like? Do you agree with the statement that clothes make the person? • Do people behave differently when they wear different clothes?