V LEVEL (INTERLOCUTOR'S TASK SHEET)

PART THREE (5 mins.) Part Three consists of two tasks. Task One (3 mins.)

European Union

In Task One you are asked to speak on your own about the European Union. Give a short presentation about the EU, using the following ideas and pictures 3A3D. 3A EU history Problems facing the EU Member states Institutions Symbols Euro

3B

3C

3D

Task Two (2 mins.) In Task Two you are asked to express your opinion on the following points: the advantages and disadvantages of European Union membership for the Czech Republic the effect of Czech membership in the European Union on your personal life drawing of finances from EU funds

The following illustrations may help you.

V LEVEL (INTERLOCUTOR'S TASK SHEET)

PART THREE (5 mins.)

European Union

Task One (3 mins.) In this task you are going to speak on your own about the European Union. Give a short presentation about the EU, using the ideas and pictures 3A3D on your work sheet. Are you ready? Q: How many member states are there in the EU? Can you name the member states? Q: Which other countries want to join the EU? Q: What are the major EU institutions? Q: What is the Schengen Agreement? How does it affect travelling in Europe? Q: What is the exchange rate of the Czech Crown to the Euro? Q: When did the Czech Republic join the EU? Q: What are the main aims/goals of the European Union?
Students Task Sheet: EU history Member states Institutions Symbols Euro Problems facing the EU

3A

3B

Students Task Sheet: (Pictures) 3A: The EU flag with the flags of some member states; consists of a circle of 12 golden (yellow) stars on an azure background

3C

3D

3B: A map of Europe with the EU members marked in blue 3C: A visa for Schengen Agreement states 3D: Brussels the capital of Belgium and home to the major EU institutions

Thank you. Now lets go to Task Two. Task Two (2 mins.) In Task Two you are going to express your opinion on the four points in your handout. Are you ready? Q: Do you know any projects the EU has helped finance in the CR? Q: What are some of the opportunities that the EU offers Czech students? Q: How does CR membership in the EU affect you when you travel abroad? Q: Do you think that the Czech Republic should start using the Euro? Q: Is there anything you dont like about the EU? Q: What problems does the EU face that may affect its future?
Students Task Sheet: Express your opinion on the following points: the advantages and disadvantages of European Union membership for the Czech Republic the effect of Czech membership in the European Union on your personal life drawing of finances from EU funds

Thank you. This is the end of Part Three.