TOPICS

NEW STATE MATURITA EXAM - PART 3

(5 minutes)

SCHOOL EXAM

(12 minutes)

1) Great Britain *

- basic geographical and demographic  data

- countries and their capitals, flags, saints, symbols, languages  ...
- political system
- industry, agriculture, transport
- cities and other places of interest

- location, area, population
- geography (the seas, islands, mountains, rivers)
- countries and their capitals, flags, saints, symbols, languages  ...
- state form, legislative power, executive power, political system
- industry, agriculture, transport
- cities and other places of interest

2) London *

- location, population
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment ( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)
- places of interest

- location, population
- history (most important events)
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment
( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)
- commercial centre
- centre of transport
- places of interest

3) The USA *

- basic geographical and demographic  data

- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system

- cities and places of interest

- location, area, population
- basic geographical data

- history (main events)

- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system, legislative power, executive power
- cities and places of interest

4) Washington, D.C., NY *

- location, population
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment ( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)
- places of interest

- location, population
- history (most important events)
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment ( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)
- commercial centre
- centre of transport
- places of interest

5) Canada *

- basic geographical and demographic  data

- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system

- cities and places of interest

- location, area, population
- basic geographical data
- history (main events)
- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system, legislative power, executive power
- cities and places of interest

6) Australia
and New Zealand *

- basic geographical and demographic  data

- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system

- cities and places of interest

- nature

- location, area, population
- basic geographical data
- history (main events)
- specific features
- industry, agriculture, transport 
- cities and places of interest

7) The Czech Republic

- basic geographical and demographic  data

- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system

- cities and places of interest

- location, area, population
- geography (mountains, rivers, ...)
- countries and their capitals, flags, symbols …
- state form, legislative power, executive power, political system
- industry, agriculture, transport
- cities and other places of interest

8) Prague

- location, population
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment ( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)
- places of interest

- location, population

- history (main events)
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment
( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)

- commercial centre
- centre of transport
- places of interest

9) The town and area where I live or study

- location, population

- industry and commerce
- culture, entertainment and sport (schools, theatres, museums, galleries, parks, sport facilities and events)
- places of interest

- location, population
- history (most important events)
- culture, entertainment and sport ( schools, theatre, museum, galleries, parks, sport facilities and events)
- industry and commerce
- transport
- places of interest in the town and the surroundings

10) British literature *

- briefly describe the progress, important literary trends and their characteristics

- who are the major representatives and their works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

- describe the progress, important literary trends and their characteristics

- who are the major representatives and their works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

11) American literature *

- briefly describe the progress, important literary trends and their characteristics

- who are the major representatives and their works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

- describe the progress, important literary trends and their characteristics

- who are the major representatives and their works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

12) W. Shakespeare,
(E. Hemingway) *

W. Shakespeare

-  basic biographical data

- works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

W. Shakespeare

- biographical data

- works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

E. Hemingway

- biographical data

- works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and

13) The English language *

- significance

- classification and related languages

- geographical distribution (countries in order of total speakers, countries where English is a major language, English as a global language, dialects and regional varieties, constructed varieties of English)

- grammar and vocabulary (number of words in English, word origins )

- significance

- history

- classification and related languages

- geographical distribution (countries in order of total speakers, countries where English is a major language, English as a global language, dialects and regional varieties, constructed varieties of English)

- phonology  (vowels, consonants, characteristics of intonation - stress)

- grammar

- vocabulary (number of words in English, word origins )

- writing system

- formal written English

- basic and simplified versions

14) Mass media (TV, radio, newspapers, the Internet)

- kinds of mass media (their use, advantages, disadvantages)

- the press (newspapers, magazines, articles, how to choose them, where to buy them – favourite columns)

- radio, TV (favourite kinds of programmes, ratings)

- the Internet and its influence on a person and society

- kinds of mass media (their use, advantages, disadvantages)

- history (Newspapers, Electrical telegraph, Movies, Radio, Television)

- purposes

- technologies

- their political role in modern societies

- the press (newspapers, magazines, articles, how to choose them, where to buy them – favourite columns)

- radio, TV (favourite kinds of programmes, ratings)

- the influence of mass media on life of an individual, family and society

- the Internet and its influence on a person and society

- mobile devices, video games

15) Science
and technology (famous scientists etc.)

- fields of science

- some of the most significant discoveries and inventions in human history

- some famous scientists and inventors

- inventions that are important to you – why and how you use them

- development of science and technology

- beginnings of science

- fields of science

- procedure for conducting / doing an experiment

- equipment for an experiment

- some of the most significant discoveries and inventions in human history

- some famous scientists and inventors

- comparison between life in the past and in the present

- science and technology in usage of human

- misuse of science and technology

- older people and technology

- man and science and technology in the future

- inventions that are important to you – why and how you use them

16) Public Holidays in Great Britain, the USA and the Czech Republic (*)

Describe one

- US specific holiday or festival

- British specific holiday or festival

- Czech specific holiday or festival

- Traditions

- US specific public holidays, other holidays and festivals

- British and Irish specific public holidays, other holidays and festivals

- Czech specific public holidays, other holidays and festivals

- Holidays common for the USA, Britain and the Czech Republic and differences in their celebration

17) Education in GB, in the USA and in the CR (*)

- Description and comparison of education systems in these countries

- Description and comparison of education systems in these countries

18) Travelling
and Holidays

- who, when, where, why

- a journey abroad

- formalities related to travelling

- who, when, where, why

- a journey abroad

- travelling by different means of transport and their specification

- formalities related to travelling

19) Sports and Games

- definitions of sports and games

- classification

- history and contemporaneity of OG

- sports and games typical for English speaking countries

– their description and history

- definitions of sports and games

- classification

- history and contemporaneity of OG

- sports and games typical for English speaking countries

- detailed terminology and rules of one sport or game

20) Music, fine arts, theatre, cinema

- my attitude to art
- visit to the theatre, the cinema, a concert, an exhibition, a museum

- Styles, their representatives, authors, works, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, museums. galleries, theatres

21) Services

- shopping facilities (shops, hypermarkets, markets)

- services (post office, bank, police station, petrol station)

- ways of shopping and payment (catalogue selling, to buy something on an instalment plan, weekly shopping, e-commerce)

- places where people eat (at school, at home, in a restaurant)

- national cuisine – customs, specialities (ingredients, meals, table setting)

- shopping facilities (shops, hypermarkets, markets)

- services (post office, bank, police station, petrol station)

- sales promotion and its influence on customers

- ways of shopping and payment (catalogue selling, to buy something on an instalment plan, weekly shopping, e-commerce)

- imported products, export of Czech goods

- some problems connected with shopping

- places where people eat (at school, at home, in a restaurant)

- national cuisine – customs, specialities (ingredients, meals, table setting)

- international cuisine (characteristics, differences, specialities)

22) Health and Medical Care

- Healthy lifestyle

- How to keep ourselves fit
- Medical Care

- First aid

- Healthy lifestyle, pros and cons

- How to keep ourselves fit - physically, mentally, relaxation, avoiding stress

- Medical Care from our childhood to the old age

- Insurance (Insurance companies)

- Medical Science: Cures of diseases,  prevention, life expectancy

- First aid

- Description of human body: parts of human body, internal organs

23) Problems of contemporary world (environment etc.)

- Environment

- Global warming, greenhouse effect, ozone hole

- Pollution, alternative energy, recycling

- Environment

- Global warming, greenhouse effect, ozone hole

- Pollution, alternative energy, recycling

- Natural disasters, disappearing rainforests, endangered species

- Overpopulation, poverty, famine, migration, diseases, illiteracy

- Wars, peace and arms race, nuclear tests, terrorism

- Social and psychical aspects of modern society: drugs, racism, domestic violence, stress

24) The World of work

Fields of work-primary, secondary and tertiary spheres, agriculture and industry

Different job descriptions, working tools and equipment

Career planning, job application, CV and cover letter writing and job interview, employment contracts

Definition of Business English

Written types of business correspondence

Business English in my future

Fields of work-primary, secondary and tertiary spheres, agriculture and industry

Different job descriptions, working tools and equipment, less common jobs and occupation, work safety

Career planning, job application, CV and cover letter writing and job interview, employment contracts

Employability skills

Definition of Business English

Written types of business correspondence

Formal and informal language

Role IT in communication

Business English in my future

25) The EU

What is the European Union

- EU institutions

- EU symbols

- Top EU principles

- EU currency

- The history and establishment of the European Union

- EU institutions and organs – purpose and seats

- EU symbols

- Top  EU principles

- EU currency

- EU programs

- How to become an EU member

- EU and the Czech Republic

TOPICS

NEW STATE MATURITA EXAM - PART 3

(5 minutes)

SCHOOL EXAM

(12 minutes)

1) Great Britain *
 

- basic geographical and demographic  data

- countries and their capitals, flags, saints, symbols, languages  ...
- political system
- industry, agriculture, transport
- cities and other places of interest

- location, area, population
- geography (the seas, islands, mountains, rivers)
- countries and their capitals, flags, saints, symbols, languages  ...
- state form, legislative power, executive power, political system
- industry, agriculture, transport
- cities and other places of interest

2) London *
 

- location, population
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment ( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)
- places of interest

- location, population
- history (most important events)
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment
( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)
- commercial centre
- centre of transport
- places of interest

3) The USA *
 

- basic geographical and demographic  data

- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system

- cities and places of interest

- location, area, population
- basic geographical data

- history (main events)

- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system, legislative power, executive power
- cities and places of interest

4) Washington, D.C., NY *
 

- location, population
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment ( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)
- places of interest

- location, population
- history (most important events)
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment ( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)
- commercial centre
- centre of transport
- places of interest

5) Canada *
 

- basic geographical and demographic  data

- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system

- cities and places of interest

- location, area, population
- basic geographical data
- history (main events)
- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system, legislative power, executive power
- cities and places of interest

6) Australia
and New Zealand *
 

- basic geographical and demographic  data

- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system

- cities and places of interest

- nature

- location, area, population
- basic geographical data
- history (main events)
- specific features
- industry, agriculture, transport 
- cities and places of interest

7) The Czech Republic
 

- basic geographical and demographic  data

- industry, agriculture, transport 
- political system

- cities and places of interest

- location, area, population
- geography (mountains, rivers, ...)
- countries and their capitals, flags, symbols …
- state form, legislative power, executive power, political system
- industry, agriculture, transport
- cities and other places of interest

8) Prague
 

- location, population
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment ( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)
- places of interest

- location, population

- history (main events)
- political centre
- centre of culture and entertainment
( theatres, museums, galleries, parks)

- commercial centre
- centre of transport
- places of interest

9) The town and area where I live or study

- location, population

- industry and commerce
- culture, entertainment and sport (schools, theatres, museums, galleries, parks, sport facilities and events)
- places of interest

- location, population
- history (most important events)
- culture, entertainment and sport ( schools, theatre, museum, galleries, parks, sport facilities and events)
- industry and commerce
- transport
- places of interest in the town and the surroundings

10) British literature *
 

- briefly describe the progress, important literary trends and their characteristics

- who are the major representatives and their works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

- describe the progress, important literary trends and their characteristics

- who are the major representatives and their works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

11) American literature *
 

- briefly describe the progress, important literary trends and their characteristics

- who are the major representatives and their works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

- describe the progress, important literary trends and their characteristics

- who are the major representatives and their works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

12) W. Shakespeare,
(E. Hemingway) *
 

W. Shakespeare

-  basic biographical data

- works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

W. Shakespeare

- biographical data

- works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and English

E. Hemingway

- biographical data

- works

- my reading experience - both in Czech and

13) The English language *
 

- significance

- classification and related languages

- geographical distribution (countries in order of total speakers, countries where English is a major language, English as a global language, dialects and regional varieties, constructed varieties of English)

- grammar and vocabulary (number of words in English, word origins )

- significance

- history

- classification and related languages

- geographical distribution (countries in order of total speakers, countries where English is a major language, English as a global language, dialects and regional varieties, constructed varieties of English)

- phonology  (vowels, consonants, characteristics of intonation - stress)

- grammar

- vocabulary (number of words in English, word origins )

- writing system

- formal written English

- basic and simplified versions

14) Mass media (TV, radio, newspapers, the Internet)
 

- kinds of mass media (their use, advantages, disadvantages)

- the press (newspapers, magazines, articles, how to choose them, where to buy them – favourite columns)

- radio, TV (favourite kinds of programmes, ratings)

- the Internet and its influence on a person and society

- kinds of mass media (their use, advantages, disadvantages)

- history (Newspapers, Electrical telegraph, Movies, Radio, Television)

- purposes

- technologies

- their political role in modern societies

- the press (newspapers, magazines, articles, how to choose them, where to buy them – favourite columns)

- radio, TV (favourite kinds of programmes, ratings)

- the influence of mass media on life of an individual, family and society

- the Internet and its influence on a person and society

- mobile devices, video games

15) Science
and technology (famous scientists etc.)
 

- fields of science

- some of the most significant discoveries and inventions in human history

- some famous scientists and inventors

- inventions that are important to you – why and how you use them

- development of science and technology

- beginnings of science

- fields of science

- procedure for conducting / doing an experiment

- equipment for an experiment

- some of the most significant discoveries and inventions in human history

- some famous scientists and inventors

- comparison between life in the past and in the present

- science and technology in usage of human

- misuse of science and technology

- older people and technology

- man and science and technology in the future

- inventions that are important to you – why and how you use them

16) Public Holidays in Great Britain, the USA and the Czech Republic (*)
 

Describe one

- US specific holiday or festival

- British specific holiday or festival

- Czech specific holiday or festival

- Traditions

- US specific public holidays, other holidays and festivals

- British and Irish specific public holidays, other holidays and festivals

- Czech specific public holidays, other holidays and festivals

- Holidays common for the USA, Britain and the Czech Republic and differences in their celebration

17) Education in GB, in the USA and in the CR (*)
 

- Description and comparison of education systems in these countries

- Description and comparison of education systems in these countries

18) Travelling
and Holidays
 

- who, when, where, why

- a journey abroad

- formalities related to travelling

- who, when, where, why

- a journey abroad

- travelling by different means of transport and their specification

- formalities related to travelling

19) Sports and Games
 

- definitions of sports and games

- classification

- history and contemporaneity of OG

- sports and games typical for English speaking countries

– their description and history

- definitions of sports and games

- classification

- history and contemporaneity of OG

- sports and games typical for English speaking countries

- detailed terminology and rules of one sport or game

20) Music, fine arts, theatre, cinema
 

- my attitude to art
- visit to the theatre, the cinema, a concert, an exhibition, a museum

- Styles, their representatives, authors, works, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, museums. galleries, theatres

21) Services
 

- shopping facilities (shops, hypermarkets, markets)

- services (post office, bank, police station, petrol station)

- ways of shopping and payment (catalogue selling, to buy something on an instalment plan, weekly shopping, e-commerce)

- places where people eat (at school, at home, in a restaurant)

- national cuisine – customs, specialities (ingredients, meals, table setting)

- shopping facilities (shops, hypermarkets, markets)

- services (post office, bank, police station, petrol station)

- sales promotion and its influence on customers

- ways of shopping and payment (catalogue selling, to buy something on an instalment plan, weekly shopping, e-commerce)

- imported products, export of Czech goods

- some problems connected with shopping

- places where people eat (at school, at home, in a restaurant)

- national cuisine – customs, specialities (ingredients, meals, table setting)

- international cuisine (characteristics, differences, specialities)

22) Health and Medical Care
 

- Healthy lifestyle

- How to keep ourselves fit
- Medical Care

- First aid

- Healthy lifestyle, pros and cons

- How to keep ourselves fit - physically, mentally, relaxation, avoiding stress

- Medical Care from our childhood to the old age

- Insurance (Insurance companies)

- Medical Science: Cures of diseases,  prevention, life expectancy

- First aid

- Description of human body: parts of human body, internal organs

23) Problems of contemporary world (environment etc.)
 

- Environment

- Global warming, greenhouse effect, ozone hole

- Pollution, alternative energy, recycling

- Environment

- Global warming, greenhouse effect, ozone hole

- Pollution, alternative energy, recycling

- Natural disasters, disappearing rainforests, endangered species

- Overpopulation, poverty, famine, migration, diseases, illiteracy

- Wars, peace and arms race, nuclear tests, terrorism

- Social and psychical aspects of modern society: drugs, racism, domestic violence, stress

24) Business English in Communication
 

- definition of Business English and Communication

- types of communication

- written types of business correspondence

- composing formal business letters or emails, their structure

- formal and informal language

- spoken Business communication

- nonverbal communication

- visual communication 

- role IT in business communication 

- business English in my future career

- definition of Business English and Communication

- types of communication

- written types of business correspondence: offers, enquiries, orders, invoices, complaints and claims, notes, messages, newsletters ….

-  composing formal business letters or emails, their structure

-  formal and informal language

-  spoken Business communication and language skills for telephoning, meetings ( agenda, minutes ), presentations (kinds, rules, opening words, thanking for invitation, handouts, structure, interrupting, reports, …), negotiation, …

- nonverbal communication

- visual communication

- role of IT in communication ( fax, phone x skype, twitter,.. , online conference, webinar, video conference,  teleconference, phone call, voice message, video, …

- business English in my future career

25) The World of work
 

- Fields of work – primary, secondary and tertiary spheres: agriculture, industry, civil service and services, private companies,
less common jobs and occupations, working tools and equipment, work events

- Different job descriptions, working conditions, work safety

- Career planning

- Job application, CV and cover letter writing and job interview, employment contracts

- Fields of work – primary, secondary and tertiary spheres: agriculture, industry, civil service and services, private companies,
less common jobs and occupations, , working tools and equipment, work events

- Different job descriptions, types of jobs, working conditions, work safety, pay conditions and benefits

- Career planning - Job application, CV and cover letter writing and job interview, employment contracts

- Employability skills -teamwork, leadership, negotiating and organisational skills, ability to learn and adapt from your mistakes

- Customer services

- Business letters, promotional materials, manuals

24) Business correspondence, CVs, cover letters
 

- types of business correspondence

- content of cover letters

- types of CV and how to write them

- business letter in my future profession

- What are business letters, who and for what purpose writes them
- Formal requirements and structure of a business letter
- Appropriate language register
- Business letter in my future profession
- What is a CV and when it is usually used
- Various types of CV
- What does / does not contain CV
- Structure and formalities of CV
- Useful tips for writing CV
- Cover letters - purpose, content and layout
- Europass

25) The EU
 

What is the European Union

- EU institutions

- EU symbols

- Top EU principles

- EU currency

- The history and establishment of the European Union

- EU institutions and organs – purpose and seats

- EU symbols

- Top  EU principles

- EU currency

- EU programs

- How to become an EU member

- EU and the Czech Republic

- types of business correspondence

- content of cover letters

- types of CV and how to write them

- business letter in my future profession

- What are business letters, who and for what purpose writes them
- Formal requirements and structure of a business letter
- Appropriate language register
- Business letter in my future profession
- What is a CV and when it is usually used
- Various types of CV
- What does / does not contain CV
- Structure and formalities of CV
- Useful tips for writing CV
- Cover letters - purpose, content and layout
- Europass

25) The EU
 

What is the European Union

- EU institutions

- EU symbols

- Top EU principles

- EU currency

- The history and establishment of the European Union

- EU institutions and organs – purpose and seats

- EU symbols

- Top  EU principles

- EU currency

- EU programs

- How to become an EU member

- EU and the Czech Republic

24) Business English
 

- Business correspondence: types of business correspondence, composing formal letters or emails, structure and useful phrases and vocabulary

- Applying for a job
(content and language for writing CVs and - cover letters, job interview)

- Business correspondence: types of business correspondence, composing formal letters or emails, structure and useful phrases and vocabulary

- requesting and providing information

- requesting and confirming services

- offers, enquiries, orders and confirming an order

- complaints and claims

- Sales and marketing, advertising

- Accounting, banking and finance

 (IT and computer-related work)

- Business communication and language skills for job interview, meetings, presentations and negotiations, reports and minutes.