102 Oral test

Approved by …………… Zolzaya Ch. (PhD)  /Head of English Department/

                              Oral exam for S.CE102                               

Task 1

Part I. Answer the different questions below.  (5 points)

1. What are you majoring in?

2. What is a skill you`d like to learn and why?

3. What is the most important gadget to you? Why?

4. Would you prefer a desktop or a laptop? Why?

5. Where would you like to work after getting your bachelor degree and why?

Part II. Vocabulary (2 points)                                                                                            

Give definition to the words and use them in example sentences.    

1. Architect                                                 

2. Shift

Part III. Device and equipment (3 points)

Name this machine and its components. How does it work? Where and for what do we use it?

How often do we use it?

                    

Part IV. Describing pictures (5 points)

Talk about some different jobs. (An architect; a power engineer; a mining engineer ... etc )

Where do they work? What skills do they need? Do they work outside or inside? Do they wear special glothing?

   

Task 2

Part I. Answer the different questions below. (5 points)

        1. What is the most important tool to you? Why?

            2. Why do people use a GPS?

3. When are you going to start your own business?

4. What good habits do you want to cultivate?

5. What will be some of your job responsibilities in the future?

Part II. Vocabulary (2 points)                                                                                            

Give definition to the words and use them in example sentences.                                                       

1. Maintain

2. Update

Part III. Device and equipment (3 points)

Name this machine and its components. How does it work? Where and for what do we use it? How often do we use it?

                     

Part IV. Cause and effect (5 points)

What is this device for and how does it work?  Look at the picture and explain the causes and effects of the device. 

Signal words: because , since,  as a result , so, due to, because of, therefore, If ...then, first ,then , after.

Useful sentence structure:

                                                            - Subject  +  need(s) + verb-ing

                                                            - Subject  +  need(s) +to be   verb-ed /PPII/

                                                            - Apple is  ….. ………..

                                                            - When scissors  …… …  axe  .….  

                                                            -  It moves down …….

                                                            - The direction of the axe ……  

Useful words:  string    scissors     axe    cut     chop         move       wedge    hold    split     object    force   direction    energy   change     divide   apple      simple machine     rope       pivot

Task 3

Part I. Answer the different questions below. (5 points)

1. What is the most important appliance to you? Why?

2. How can traffic accidents be prevented?

3. If you won the lottery, what would you do?

4. Do you have GPS? What are the pros and cons of a GPS device?

5. Which is heavier: a kilogram or a pound?

Part II. Vocabulary (2 points)                                                                                            

Give definition to the words and use them in example sentences.    

1. Promotion                                                

2. Solve

Part III. Device and equipment (3 points)

Name this tools and their components. How do they work? Where and for what do we use them? How often do we use them?

                        

           

Part III.  Cause and effect (5 points)

How can we save power? Why is it so important to save energy? What is the best way to save energy at home?

Signal words: because , since,  as a result , so, due to, because of, therefore, If ...then, first ,then , after.

Useful sentences structure:

            - I  have to …

            - When …X… happens,  …. Y….   happens

            - If I do…… X  ….… , ….Y…. happens

            - Turn off …      that you are not using 

Useful words:   electricity        switch       light         turn off        turn on         save energy              unplug      electrical socket       solar energy       renewable  energy

Task 4

Part I. Answer the different questions below. (5 points)

            1. What animals scare you most? Why?

        2. Which item of technology do you use most often?

3. What did your family use to do on weekends when you were a child?

4. What happens, if water reaches 0⁰ C?

5. What’s the best vehicle for you to use to get to school?

Part II. Vocabulary (2 points)                                                                                            

Give definition to the words and use them in example sentences.    

1. Software

2. Compare

Part III. Device and equipment (3 points)

Name this appliance and its components. How does it work? Where and for what do we use it? How often do you use it?

                                   

Part IV. Cause and effect (5 points)

What is this device for and how does it work? Look at the picture and explain the causes and effects of the device. 

	Signal words: because , since,  as a result , so, due to, because of, therefore, If ...then, first , then , after… Useful sentences structure:             - You have to …             - When …X… happens,  …. Y….   happens             - If you do  ….X… , ….Y…. happens             - …X…  makes    … Y…  happen. You can use these words: sharpener, blades,  wood,  gear, pencil holder, pivot ,bucket,  inside,  spin round,  wind

Task 5

Part I. Answer the different questions below. (5 points)

            1. When did you first learn to use a computer?

            2. What kind of sports do you like/play?

3. If you had more free time, what would you do?

4. What are the differences between handwritten letters and emails?

        5. Do you fix things in your house? If not who does that?

Part II. Vocabulary (2 points)                                                                                            

Give definition to the words and use them in example sentences.    

1. Borrow

2. Reduce

Part III. Device and equipment (3 points)

Name these tools and their components. How do these work? Where and for what do we use them? How often do we use them?

                                

Part IV. Giving directions (5 points)

Look at the map. How do you get to the POLICE STATION / ITALIAN RESTAURANT/ BUS STATION/FACTORY ?

You can use these words: go straight, turn left/right, across the road, opposite, near, between, behind, at the end (of), on/at the corner, in front of, signpost, on the left/ right

Task 6

Part I. Answer the different questions below. (5 points)

1. What would you say your favorite music genre is?

            2. Have you ever been abroad? If not, where would you like to go and why?

3. Do you think emails will replace handwritten letters?

            4. What will happen if you don't study hard?

            5. What can be checked?

Part II. Vocabulary (2 points)                                                                                            

Give definition to the words and use them in example sentences.    

1. Celsius                                                 

2. Ability

Part III. Devices and equipment (3 points)

Name this machine and its components. How does it work? Where and for what do we use it? How often do we use it?

                          

Part IV. Cause and effect (5 points)

What is this device for and how does it work?  Look at the picture and explain the causes and effects of the device. 

 Signal words: because , since,  as a result , so, due to, because of, therefore, If ...then, first ,then , after.

Useful sentences structure:

- Subject  +  need(s) + verb-ing

- Subject  +  need(s) +to be   verb-ed /PPII/

- When turn on main water valve …..

-  When fan moves  …….

- The direction of the hammer head is…..

-It needs    ………….     

Useful words:

string    belt    hold    split     object    force   direction    energy   change     simple  machine     rope       pivot   reverse the direction     nail    tap    fan         hammer head  rotate  clockwise   

Task 7

Part I. Answer the different questions below. (5 points)

            1. Who do you respect the most? Why?

            2. Do you think it`s important to like the people you work with?

3. Are you a patient person? How?

4. What do you do well?

5. What can be controlled?

Part II. Vocabulary (2 points)                                                                                            

Give definition to the words and use them in example sentences.    

1. Flammability

2. Gadget

Part III. Devices and equipment (3 points)

Name this machine and its components. How does it work? Where and for what do we use it? How often do we use it?

                                        

Part IV. Cause and effect (5 points)

Where could you see a notice like this? Do you have any similar safety precautions where you work or study?   

Look at the pictures and talk about safety hazard. 

Signal words: because , since,  as a result , so, due to, because of, therefore, If ...then, first ,then , after. Useful sentences structure:                         - When …X… happens,  …. Y….   happens                         - I should  … ….                         - Turn off …      that you are not using  You can use these words: electric shock ,  switch, light,  turn off , turn on, goggles, cut, injure, spill , accident, hurt

Task 8

Part I. Answer the different questions below. (5 points)

1. What are the achievements you are most proud of?

2. If you could change something about your life, what would you change?

3. Do you spend a lot of time talking on the phone? Why?

4. What do you think is the safest way to travel?

5. Have you ever tried scuba diving?

Part II. Vocabulary (2 points)                                                                                            

Give definition to the words and use them in example sentences.    

1. Field service engineer                                                 

2. Pivot

Part III. Device and equipment (3 points)

Name this implement and its components. How does it work? Where and for what do we use it? How often do we use it?

                                                  

Part IV. Instructions  (5 points)

How do you change the oil and oil filter in a car?  Look at the diagrams and explain what you have to do? Give clear and understandable instructions.

Illustration board: How to change oil filter in a car?

Use sequence adverbs: “first”, “next”, “then” and “finally” to describe the order. 

You can use these words: oil filter, engine, check, handbrake, ground, drain pan, screw/unscrew, gently, seal, careful, tighten, loosen

Task 9

Part I. Answer the different questions below. (5 points)

1. What are the most important things to you in life?

2. What’s the top priority in your life right now?

3. If you’re listening to music in public, should you turn down the volume?

            4. Who was the light bulb invented by?

5. How long do the batteries in your watch normally last?

Part II. Vocabulary (2 points)                                                                                            

Give definition to the words and use them in example sentences.    

1. Instrument                                                 

2. Pulley

Part III. Devices and equipment (3 points)

Name this machine and its components. How does it work? Where and for what do we use it? How often do we use it?

                                                 

Part IV. Cause and effect (5 points)

What is this device for and how does it work?  Look at the picture and explain the causes and effects of the device. 

Signal words: because , since,  as a result , so, due to, because of, therefore, If ...then, first ,then , after.

Useful sentences structure:

- Subject  +  need(s) + verb-ing

- Subject  +  need(s) +to be   verb-ed /PPII/

- The bell needs ….. ……….. other side

- When someone …… , they ….….  

- The direction of the hammer……  

Useful words:

bell door   string    pulley     hammer    pull      stop     reverse     rotate     direction      wrong way       spring       move

Task 10

Part I. Answer the different types of questions below. (5 points)

1. Where is the Hoover dam located?

2. What bad habits do you want to break?

            3. If you have 1 million tugrugs, what will you do with it?

            4. What can be recycled and how can it be reused?

            5. What does a detonator enable James Bond to do?

Part II. Vocabulary (2 points)                                                                                            

Give definition to the words and use them in example sentences.                                                      

1. Lever

2. Recharge

Part III. Device and equipment (3 points)

Name this gadget and its components. How do they work? Where and for what do we use them? How often do we use them?

                                     

Part IV. Advantages and disadvantages (5 points)

What kind of electric devices do you prefer to use?  Which is the most useful gadget for your everyday life?   

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the following devices?

·       Portable smart phone charger Advantages: ___, ___, ____ … Disadvantages:__, ___, ___…		You can use these words: easy, heavy and bulky, convenient, too many wires, plug in, tricky
·       Laptop Advantages: ___, ___, ____ … Disadvantages:__, ___, ___…		portability, easy to use, internet access, battery life, frequent upgrade, virus, insecure
·       Earphones Advantages: ___, ___, ____ … Disadvantages:___, ___,___…		privacy, style, sound quality, uncomfortable, health, chance of hearing loss, hearing damage

310. Oral test

Approved by ……..…………… Ch. Zolzaya (PhD)  /Head of English Studies Department/

SPEAKING “CARDS” for S.EL 310. (15 points)

№	Topic	Answer the questions	Define the following terms	Read the passage and retell its main idea	Describe the picture /tables, graphs, pictures/
1	Computers and the internet.	1. How often do you use a computer? 2. What for do you use it? 3. Do you lke using the internet? Why/Why not?	bridge, repeater, modem, network interface card, workstation, mainframe, ISDN	Network devices are components used to connect computers or other electronic devices together so that they can share files or resources like printers or fax machines. Devices used to set up a Local Area Network (LAN) are the most common type of network devices used by the public. A LAN requires hub, switch, router. There are two types of hubs: active and passive. Passive hubs simply connect all ports together electrically and are usually not powered. Active hubs use electronics to amplify and clean up the signal before it is broadcast to the other ports. Hubs are devices used to link several computers together. They repeat any signal that comes in on one port and copy it to the other ports. It works in physical Layer of OSI Model. A network switch is a computer networking device that connects network segments. Network switches are capable of inspecting data frames as they are received, determining the source and destination device of that frame, and forwarding it appropriately. Routers are highly intelligent devices that connect multiple network types and determine the best path for sending date. Routers are normally used to connect one LAN to another.	Table 1
2	Electronic communications	1. What is electronic communications? 2. What is social media? 3. What tools do you use to share content?	social networking service, platform, electronic, monologue, quiry, prominent	Electronic communication is any communication done electronically. All social media are part of electronic communication, but not all electronic communication is social media. Social media are electronic media that transform passive audiences into active participants in the communication process by allowing them to share content, revise content, respond to content, or contribute new content. In short, social media is a conversation supported by online tools such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedln, Flickr, Digg, Delicious. Facebook, a social networking site, is the #1 website worldwide with more page views than Google. 33% of Facebook users are fans of brands – the #1 reason: To get special offers and promotions. On YouTube, the average user spends 15 minutes a day on the site. A recent survey suggest that video company profiles on YouTube have more measurable impact than company profiles on Facebook, Linkedln, and other prominent sites.	Picture on Electronic communications
3	Communication devices	1. What must a computer be equipped for a two- way communication with? 2. How do VOIP based technology move data? 3. What technology do satellite phones use?	Profile, forum, link, post, blog, handle	You may have seen someone write in a notebook to answer a question. Maybe you have seen people using sign language or other gestures. You may have seen someone push buttons on a computer that speaks for them. These are all forms of augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC. Augmentative communication devices are defined as the devices that give a voice to people, who otherwise do not have one. This kind of communication device enables the individuals to express their needs and wants, thereby eliminating the need to rely on others for assistance. These kind of augmentative communication devices are also referred to as assistive communication devices. By constant practice and training, many individuals can successfully voice their needs and opinions.	Picture on communication devices
4	Operating systems	1. What is operating system? What does it manage? 2. What OS do you know? Name at least 4OS and more. 3. How many managers are of every operating system? What is network manager for?	Icon, pointer, folder, menu, window, maximize	An operating system (OS) is the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other programs in a computer. An operating system performs these services for applications: ·        In a multitasking operating system, the operating system determines which applications should run in what order and how much time should be allowed for each application before giving another application a turn. ·        It manages the sharing of internal memory among multiple applications. ·        It handles input and output to and from attached hardware devices, such as hard disks, printers, and dial-up ports. ·        It sends messages to each application or interactive user (or to a system operator) about the status of operation and any errors that may have occurred. ·        It can offload the management of what are called batch jobs (for example, printing) so that the initiating application is freed from this work. ·        On computers that can provide parallel processing, an operating system can manage how to divide the program so that it runs on more than one processor at a time.	Picture on OS
5	Linux	1. How is Linux different from other operating systems? 2. Why should a business use Linux? 3. What is a benefit of Samba?	vendor, terminal, Ubuntu, open source, validation, aggregation	Linux is different from other operating systems in many important ways. First, and perhaps most importantly, Linux is open source software. The code used to create Linux is free and available to the public to view, edit, and—for users with the appropriate skills—to contribute to. Linux is also different in that, although the core pieces of the Linux operating system are generally common, there are many distributions of Linux. This means that Linux is incredibly customizable, because not just applications, such as word processors and web browsers, can be swapped out. Linux users also can choose core components, such as which system displays graphics, and other user-interface components.    You may have heard of Unix, which is an operating system developed in the 1970s at Bell Labs by Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, and others. Unix and Linux are similar in many ways, and in fact, Linux was originally created to be similar to Unix. Both have similar tools for interfacing with the systems, programming tools, filesystem layouts, and other key components. However, Unix is not free.	Graph on Linux usage
6	Job	1.Are you a student or do have a job? 2.What qualifications do you hope to get from your studies? 3.Do you meet many people in your job/studies? Why/Why not?	Listening test 6 /part 2/	Software engineers are involved in the design and development of many types of software, including software for operating systems and network distribution, and software for compilers (which convert programs for execution on a computer). In programming, or coding, software engineers instruct a computer, line by line, how to perform a desired function. Software engineers must possess strong programming skills, but are often more concerned with developing algorithms and analyzing and solving programming problems than with actually writing code. Typically software engineers, working in applications or systems development, analyze first the needs of the user. They then design, construct, test, and maintain computer applications software or systems to meet these needs.	Picture 4
7	Embedded system development process	1. What is a computer used for? 2. What can be downloaded into a simulator? And for what purpose? 3. How many steps are for testing?	Keyboard, scanner, monitor, mouse, monitor, microphone	No matter where you go, or what you do an embedded system is helping you, serving you, protecting you. Embedded systems are computer components which interface with - and control mechanical and electrical systems. They often rely on sensors like an air bag in a car or human interface like pushing a bun to perform a specific task. Unlike general-purpose computers which perform multiple tasks, embedded systems are designed to do a specific task. They can be large enough to run a factory re-assembly line or small enough to fit in your watch. They can be found in every industry on a planet. There are a few examples: finance, defense, home appliances, electronics, automotive, business and manufacturing, medicine	Table 5
8	Peripherals	1. Can you name new advances in medical technology? 2. Have you ever used CPOE before? 3. What is an optic scanner for?	EHR, lab-on-a-chip, PACS, bar coding, implanted microchip, interoperability	A peripheral device is generally defined as any auxiliary device such as a computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way. Other examples of peripherals are image scanners, tape drives, microphones, loudspeakers, webcams, and digital cameras. Many modern devices, such as digital watches, smartphones and tablet computers, have interfaces that allow them to be used as a peripheral by desktop computers, although they are not host-dependent in the same way as other peripheral devices.	Graph 5
9	TV or radio	1. Describe a TV or radio programme you enjoyed when you were a child. 2. Explain why you enjoyed this programme when you were a child. 3. What are differences between the TV and radio programmes?	Workstation, hub, smartphone, terminal, micro robotic tweezers, WLAN	For many decades, radio and television broadcasters have been the primary source of critical information to the public in the event of disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, snowstorms, earthquakes, tsunamis, solar storms, terrorist violence, mass transportation accidents, and industrial or technological catastrophes. Broadcasters can play this important role both before an impending event and also during and after an event. On these occasions, radio and television broadcasting provides reliable point-to-everywhere delivery of essential information and safety advice to the public, to first responders, and to others via widely available consumer receivers, both mobile and fixed.	Picture 5
10	Internet service	1. How often do you go online? 2. What do you use the internet for? 3. What’s your favorite website?	modem, broadband, dial-up, antivirus software, hotspot, Wi-Fi	Internet service provider (ISP), company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. In addition to providing access to the Internet, ISPs may also provide software packages, e-mail accounts, and a personal Web site or home page. ISPs can host Web sites for businesses and can also build the Web sites themselves. ISPs are all connected to each other through network access points, public network facilities on the Internet backbone. The rise of commercial Internet services and applications helped fuel a rapid commercialization of the Internet. This phenomenon was the result of several other factors as well. One important factor was the introduction of the personal computer (PC) and the workstation in the early 1980s—a development that in turn was fueled by unprecedented progress in integrated circuit technology and an attendant rapid decline in computer prices. Another factor, which took on increasing importance, was the emergence of Ethernet and other “local area networks” (LANs) to link personal computers.	Graph on frequency of Internet usage