Топики для экзамена I курс

1. My flat or a house. I live in a 10-stored block of flats in Ust-Kamenogorsk. It is very picturesque place.  My flat is on the third floor. It’s very comfortable and well planned. I have all modern conveniences, such as central heating, electricity, cold and hot running water and a telephone. There are two rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a balcony in it. The largest room in my flat is the living room. My family uses it as a sitting room. There is a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a big home tree.  We have one small room in our flat and it is my room. It is not big but very cosy. I like my room wary much because it is my room.  Our kitchen is not very large but light. In evenings we like have tea and have rest in it.

2. Student’s study. I am studying at the “Astana Medical University”. Our classes usually begin at 9 o’clock. In addition to several practical classes we have a lecture every day. I like studying in the university more than in the school because in university it is mostly allowed to miss some lectures (of course, later you should take a summary from your mate and copy it). So, a student is much freer, than pupil is. After the lessons I usually go to internet cafe in our University’s library. In internet I read difficult information about themes of my future lessons. On returning home I usually start doing my homework.

3. Student’s life. I think that student’s life is very interesting, because it is begin of our independence life. I like studying in the university more than in the school because in university it is mostly allowed to miss some lectures (of course, later you should take a summary from your mate and copy it). So, a student is much freer, than pupil is. In that time we acquire many new friends. We spend much time together, and we spend it very interesting! There are some special student’s holidays. For example, the end of session, it is beautiful time after we had passed all examinations. And, of course, Tatyanin day – it is student’s “professional” holiday.

4. Student’s friends. Friends are very important in our life. I think one cannot live without friends. The most important thing for being good friends, to my mind, is to be ready to help one another in any situation. I have many friends, all of them very interesting people. One of my friends – Beibyt is very ambitious boy; he is going to become a president. Zamira, she is my friend too, is very beautiful girl. I think that she will be Miss of World! For the present she studies in University. She is going to become a road policeman. Our friendship is very dear for me, and I try to do my best to be a good friend.

5. About my family and relatives. Now I am going to tell you about my family. My family is not very big, just a typical family: Dad, Mom, me and our funny cat. My mother is a laboratory assistant at the hospital. My mother is rather slim and pretty, she is always elegant and smart. In short, she is a pleasant-looking woman of about 44. My father is two years younger than she. He works as a driver at the Automobile Plant. And finally just a few words concerning my granny. To tell the truth she is my best friend. She always listens to my endless stories about friends and university’s life. She is retired on pension now. I low my family very much. We are glad that we are together.

6. Astana. Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan. It is one of the youngest capitals of the world. Astana began its history since 1830 with building of a fortress Akmola by Russian settlers. Huge importance for the development of Astana has played building of a railroad line Petropavlovsk-Kokshetau. On November’ 1929 there has arrived the first train. In 1997 the capital of Kazakhstan was moved from Almaty to the more centrally located Astana. Old part of the capital has low houses and quiet streets. Buildings that are erected not long ago are especially beautiful. For example “Grand Alatau”, “Taraz”, “Triumph of Astana” complexes. They are as much as possible approached to the European standards. Astana is the centre of culture and science. There are many museums, theatres, art galleries. And at the next year will be opened New University of Astana. Astana is situated on the Ishim River. The buildings of the administration of our country are in the left bank of the Ishim. The symbol of Astana – the Bayterek is situated here too.

7. My leisure-time or a hobby. Many people have hobbies. They make our life more interesting. A hobby is what people like to do when they have free time. Everyone chooses a hobby according to his character. Some people are fond of music; others like to play computer games. Some people like to collect stamps, others prefer gardening. My hobby is reading detectives and fantasy books. I think that criminal and mystical stories are very interesting. I have a good collection of books of modern and famous authors. Some of my friends have the same hobby and we like to discuss new books together.

8. Cities of the Great Britain. London is the capital of the United Kingdom, its economic, political and cultural center. It is one of the world’s most important ports and one of the largest cities in the world. London with its suburbs has a population of about 11 million people. London has been a capital for nearly a thousand years. Many of its ancient buildings still stand. The most famous of them are the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Most visitors also want to see the Houses of Parliament and the many magnificent museums. Once London was a small Roman town of the north bank of the Thames. Slowly it grew into one of the world’s major cities. Different areas of London seem like different cities. The West End is a rich man’s world of shops, offices and theatres. The City of London is the district where most offices and banks are concentrated; the Royal Exchange and the Bank of England are here, too. The East End is a district where mostly working people live. The old port area is now called «Docklands».

9. Sport. People all over the world are fond of sports and games. Sport makes people healthy, keeps them fit, more organized and better disciplined. It unites people of different classes and nationalities. Many people do sports on their personal initiative. They go in for skiing, skating, tennis, swimming, volleyball, football, bodybuilding, etc. All necessary facilities are provided for them: stadiums, sport grounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, skiing stations, football fields. Sport is paid much attention to in our educational establishments. Gymnastics is a part of children’s daily activity in the kindergartens. Physical culture is a compulsory subject at schools and colleges. Professional sport is also paid much attention to in our republic. There are different sporting societies clubs and complexes. The most famous of them are the «Medeu» skating-rink, «Astana Arena » stadium. They are used for republic and international competitions. Practically all kinds of sports are popular in our republic but football; athletics and wrestling enjoy the greatest popularity.

10. Student’s working day. I usually start my day with getting up and doing all things that everybody does in the morning: washing, having breakfast, etc. Also, I got used to gather my learning tools: pencils, copybooks, books in the morning. Then I usually go to the university. And soon the lectures and lessons begin... In addition to several practical classes we have a lecture every day. On Mondays we usually have a lecture in Molecular Biology. From the lessons I usually go to internet cafe in our library. From the library I usually return home where I have supper and start thinking about my ways of spending the rest of the week-end. In evening I usually start doing my homework. Having finished it, I open a book and read it or watch TV. At last, I go to the bed.

11. Kazakhstan: geography, politics and culture. Kazakhstan is the republic in Central Asia. It borders on Siberian Russia in the North, China in the East, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in the South. In 1997 the capital of Kazakhstan was moved from Almaty to the more centrally located Astana. Other major cities include Shymkent, Almaty, Ust-Kamenogorsk and Pavlodar. The population of Kazakhstan consists mainly of Kazakhs and Russians; and there are smaller minorities of Ukrainians, German, Uzbeks, and Tatars. Our country has important mineral resources. Coal is mined in Karaganda and Ekibastuz, and there are major oil fields in the west. The main trading partners are Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Under the Constitution of 1995, Kazakhstan is headed by a strong executive president, who is elected by popular vote. There is a bicameral parliament, most of whose members are elected, but its powers are limited. The country is divided into 14 administrative units, or oblasts.

12. Geographical location of the Great Britain. There are two large islands and several smaller ones, which lie in the north-west coast of Europe. Commonly they are known as the British Isles. The largest island is called Great Britain. The smaller one is called Ireland. Great Britain is separated from the continent by the English Channel. The country is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Great Britain is separated from Belgium and Holland by the North Sea, and from Ireland - by the Irish Sea. The total area of Great Britain is 244,000 square km. The land and climate in Great Britain have a notable lack of extremes. The mountains in the country are not very high. It doesn't usually get very cold in the winter or very not in the summer. London is the capital of the United Kingdom, its economic, political and cultural center. It is one of the world’s most important ports and one of the largest cities in the world.

13. Great Britain. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. It consists of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England, Wales and Scotland occupy the territory of Great Britain. Northern Ireland is situated in the northern part of Ireland. The population is over 57 million people. The northern and western part of the country is mountainous and is called the Highlands. All the rest: south, east and center are a vast plain, which is called the Lowlands. The mountains are not very high. The rivers are not very long. The most important of them are the Severn and the Thames. There are many beautiful lakes in Great Britain. Great Britain is a country with old cultural traditions and customs. The most famous educational centers are Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The United Kingdom is a monarchy and the Queen is the head of the state. But in practice it is ruled by the government with a Parliament at the head.

14. Holidays. There are six public holidays a year in Great Britain. Christmas day is one of their favorite holidays .It's celebrated on the 25-th of December. There are some traditions connected with it. One of them is to give presents to each other. It is not only children and members of family. It's a tradition to give Christmas presents to the people you work with, to your friends. Another tradition is to send Christmas cards. All these cards are brightly and colored. Most of big cities of Great Britain, especially London, are decorated with colored lights and Christmas trees. On Trafalgar Square, in the center of London stands a big Christmas tree. It is a gift from the people of Oslo. It is over 50 feet high. Many families celebrate Christmas day in the open air near the Christmas tree in order to catch the spirit of Christmas. Children find Christmas presents in their stockings. The traditional English dinner on Christmas is turkey and pudding. Other great holidays are: Father’s day, Mother’s day, Halloween and other.

15. Student and his environment. I think that my environment it is people around me. They are my parents and relations, my friends, my mates of the group, my teachers in the University. All of them very different by their world view, by character and relationships with me. My parents are the dearest people for me in the world. My friends always are ready to help me in any situation. They very dear for me too. My mates of the group are new people for me, and I have not known them very good yet. But some of them have already become my friends. Teachers are new people for me too, and some of them, I think, slightly strange… But majority of our teachers are very good professionals.