Speaking D senior

Dimitris ScliasD.Education

When you take anEnglish exam you will have to talk about different topics in the interviewsection,

so please, read all the speaking topicscarefully and try to remember them.

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"THREE WISHES"What would you choose if you had threewishes? Here are some choices

Marion (aged1 3) My three wishes would be, first, to live ina caravan in Francebecause my grandmother lives there. Secondly, I'd like to have a horse of myown because I love riding in the country. And, thirdly, I'd like a computer sothat I could play Nintendo on it.

Toby (aged 1 6) I'd wish to go hang-gliding off the top of amountain - it's so exciting. Then I'd like to go round the world in 80 days,like the man in the story. My third wish would be to have as many wishes as Iwanted, so I could use them any time

I felt like it.

Robert (aged 1 2) Number one, I'd like to live in the Caribbeanwith its nice warm sea and lots of sun. Number two, I'd like

to stop pollution andthe destruction of the rain forests. Number three, I'd like to become reallyfamous and have lots of money,

and everybody wouldrecognise me.

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PEN PALS

Here we go again withanother lot of readers looking for Pen Friends. Don't worry - we're not goingto publish any of your home addresses. If you want to reply to any of these letters,just write their name and the code number (34,35 and so on) Send it to 'PenPals', 35 Baker & Street, London WIN SAB. We'll send your letter to theperson you have chosen.

34. Samantha. I amtwelve and a half years old. My favourite pop stars are Jason Donovan and KylieMinogue and Bros. My hobbies are swimming, ice-skating and watching TV.

35. Michelle. I amfifteen years old and would like a boy or girl pen pal between 15 and 16. Ilike Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.

36. Victor. I amfourteen years old and like Neighbours and Top of the Pops. My favouritesingers are Kylie, Jason and Sonia. Please write to me because I am bored.

37. Amanda. I amfourteen and would like somebody between 13 and 15. I am tall for my age and Ilike watching Neighbours. My favourite pop stars are Jason and Kylie who areboth in Neighbours on TV.

38. Steven. I am 16years old and I am looking for a pen pal. I like House and heavy metal music. Ialso like watching comedy shows.

39. Lynette. I am 15 and I really want a pen pal because Ilove writing. I like New Kids On The Block, Home and Away, Neighbours, Home toRoost and Edd the Duck.

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DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM?

Here are two lettersfrom children with problems. They have written to their local newspaper foradvice. The advice man, Uncle Sam, gives them some useful help.

Why do people have tosay Goodbye to each other? I don't like saying Goodbye when people leave. Itmakes me sad because I know I'll miss them a lot. For example, now I miss myfriend Rita because I know I won't see her until after the holidays. Can youhelp, please^?...Sally.

Yes, Sally. Don't say"Goodbye" if it makes you sad. Instead, look forward to the time whenyou'll see the person again. In the meantime, keep in touch with them bycalling on the phone or writing a letter. Rita would love to hear from you.Also, keep a photo of the person to remind you of them. Looking forward tomeeting new friends can also be exciting.

I am ten years old andoften I can't sleep at night because I'm afraid something will harm me. I wantto stop thinking about things like this but I can't. What should I do?... Ben.

Many children are alittle afraid of the dark. But you must try to find out why you are so afraid ofit because, really, there's nothing to be afraid of. Talk with your parents andask for their help. Maybe they will get you a night-light. Do you have a petlike a dog or cat? Maybe it could stay in the room with you. Finally, if youhave a tape recorder, put on some nice quiet music. You can then fall asleep topleasant

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