Задание 1
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Dialogue A:
A: The soap opera again? Aren’t you tired of all these awful actors and the steely plot?
B: Not at all. This serial is wonderful.
A: For me, there’s nothing worse than these clowns.
B: But I believe the characters are realistic.
A: Realistic? No, they’re not.
B: There’s no point in arguing.
A: I agree. Let’s switch to the news channel.
B: Sure, but only when this program is over.
Dialogue B:
A: Excuse me. I think I left my bag here yesterday.
B: You are not the only one who leaves things here. We’ve got everything, from phones to umbrellas. The customers always forget something. What’s your bag like?
A: It’s brown, with a picture of the sunset.
B: I see. And what was inside?
A: Hm. My purse, sunglasses, and two tickets for tomorrow’s show at the musical theatre.
B: And the last question, for security. Where did you leave it?
A: In the sportswear department, I think. I was buying a t-shirt there.
B: It must be this one.
A: It is. Thanks a lot.
Dialogue C:
A: The chicken was really delicious.
B: Yes, it was good.
A: And, what would you like to do after dinner?
B: I wouldn’t mind going to the cinema.
A: That’s not a bad idea. We haven’t been to the cinema in a long while.
B: I know there’s a new comedy at the Twin Film at eight.
A: Then we better finish up our desert and ask for the bill. Otherwise, we risk being late for the film.
Dialogue D:
A: Carol! Get out of the way. I want to take a picture.
B: Sorry. I thought you wanted to take a picture of me.
A: Not this time. Today, I’m focusing on photos of trees, grass and flowers. No people in my photos. It’s my contribution to the photo exhibition “Spring in Our Town.”
B: If it’s not about me, I’m not interested. Come on. Take your pictures, and let’s be off. The film starts in forty minutes, and I want to buy some drinks and popcorn in the cinema café.
Ответы:
A – 4: At home
B – 5: In a shopping centre
C – 1: In a restaurant
D – 3: In a park
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Диалог |
A | B | C |
D |
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Место действия |
4 | 5 | 1 |
3 |
Задание 2
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Speaker A: Yeah, I don’t think I’m very good a keeping things clean. My mum is always getting upset that I leave my cup or plate unwashed in the kitchen. Or leave my clothes in the bathroom in the wrong place, and do other things like that. I do it automatically, never on purpose. I’m used to it, that’s all. I know I should improve, but so far I haven’t been able to do anything about it.
Speaker B: I know we cannot live without mobile phones today. But why use them everywhere, and all the time. People who talk loudly on their mobile phone on a train, bus, or even worse – in the cinema – they really drive me mad. Or, when they are being served at a shop and they take a call, and customers are waiting behind them. I think mobile etiquette should be taught at schools, colleges, and universities, to improve the situation.
Speaker C: Recently, I have read a book about time management, and understood why I was always short of time. I spent too much time using the internet, reading emails, and chatting online. I decided to change the situation and follow certain rules. Now, I try to check my emails and news websites only twice a day — once in the morning, and once in the evening. I’m sure it saves my time for school and my hobby. Of course, sometimes I break the rule, but the next day I do my best to follow it.
Speaker D: What helped me to improve my school results? Just three rules that I started to follow recently. After I come home and have some afternoon tea, I get straight into my homework. When I start my homework, I turn off my mobile phone, computer, and TV, so that they do not distract me. And the third rule, I set a timer for forth minutes and have a regular five-minute break. My rules really work. Try and see for yourself.
Speaker E: I always worry about everything — my school grades, doing everything in time, my exams, really, everything. I wish I were like my sister, Kate. She has learned to take things calmly. She always says “Every cloud has a silver lining. Try to find positive things in any situation.” I would like to follow her balanced attitude towards life.
Ответы:
A – 3: The speaker regrets a bad habit he/she has.
B – 5: The speaker talks about people’s inappropriate behaviour.
C – 1: The speaker says how he/she is changing his/her habit.
D – 6: The speaker explains what helps him/her to do well at school.
E – 4: The speaker talks about a skill he/she would like to have.
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Говорящий |
A | B | C | D |
E |
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Утверждение |
3 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
4 |
Задания 3-8
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Kevin: Hi, Angela. Have you been waiting long?
Angela: Hi, Kevin. No, not really. I only got here a few minutes ago. I’ve ordered ice cream for both of us.
Kevin: Ice cream?
Angela: Do you mind?
Kevin: No, certainly not. I didn’t have time to eat at home, and feel pretty hungry now.
Angela: Here’s the menu. Choose something else, if you like.
Kevin: Thanks. I’ll also have some soup.
Angela: You look cold, as well as hungry.
Kevin: Yes, It’s freezing out.
Angela: I wouldn’t say it’s freezing, but… Anyway, you’ve probably guessed why I asked you to come here.
Kevin: No. Why? Are you getting married, and want to invite me to the ceremony?
Angela: No. I hope to attend your university graduation ceremony first.
Kevin: Maybe in two years, I hope!
Angela: Okay. And what I really want to discuss is our grandma’s birthday. You remember that she’s turning ninety next month.
Kevin: Ninety! Oh, gosh, yes. Thanks for reminding me.
Angela: I believe we should gather the whole family and arrange a special celebration.
Kevin: Oh, yes.
Angela: We’ll bring together all her four children, us – her grandchildren, and all the other relatives we are able to find.
Kevin: Right. Remember, she did a lot to unite us. I’m the only child in my family, but I’ve never felt lonely. I’ve always had my cousins around — you and Tommy, and Kitty.
Angela: Yeah. Tommy and I always looked forward to the holidays, to the time when we would go to granny’s house and meet up with all our cousins.
Kevin: And do you remember our favorite game?
Angela: Hide-and-seek? Yes, I do remember. I also remember that my father tried to get us to play more and more intellectual games, like making LEGO pyramids.
Kevin: And my dad wanted us to play something less noisy, like table tennis.
Angela: But we always ended up playing hide-and-seek.
Kevin: Yes, it was a great time. And we were dreaming about great adventures, and great discoveries.
Angela: You were going to become an archeologist and study ancient civilizations. You even did drawings of ancient cities.
Kevin: But instead of that I entered the faculty of law, and will be studying contracts and agreements, and all kinds of company disputes till the end of my career.
Angela: Which is not bad at all. Your teachers have always said that you were good at humanities.
Kevin: Yes. And your teachers said you were good at arts. You haven’t given up playing guitar, I hope?
Angela: No, I haven’t. I can’t do without my guitar. It helps me cope with the stress. I read somewhere that people who play a musical instrument on a regular basis are less nervous and irritable than those who don’t.
Kevin: I’m not sure about that, but let’s get back to our business. Have you got any idea yet as to how we are going to celebrate?
Ответы:
3. Angela and Kevin are talking
3) in a cafe.
4. Angela and Kevin are going to celebrate
2) grandmother’s birthday.
5. Kevin and Angela are
3) cousins.
6. In their childhood Kevin and Angela’s favourite game was
1) hide-and-seek.
7. Kevin has chosen the career of
3) a lawyer.
8. Angela’s hobby has always been
1) music.
