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Раздел 1 задания аудировании вариант. Разбираем ЕГЭ по английскому языку: раздел «Аудирование. Задания по аудированию

Вы услышите четыре коротких диалога, обозначенных A, B, C и D. Определите, где происходит каждый из диалогов. Используйте каждое место действия из списка 1-5 только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее место действия. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 20 секунд, чтобы ознакомиться с заданием.

1. At the teacher’s office

2. At the library

3. In a bookstore

4. At the theatre

5. In a concert hall

Вы услышите пять высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего А-E и утверждениями, данными в списке 1-6. Используйте каждое утверждение из списка 1-6 только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 30 секунд, чтоб ознакомиться с заданием.

Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись

1. It ’s an unusual but enjoyable camp experience.

2. It’s an exciting summer experience for a city child.

3. I spend summer working in my family’s business.

4. I had an exciting experience in country studies.

5. It was a summer vacation without any new experiences.

6. I had an enjoyable fresh-air family vacation.

Вы услышите интервью с доктором Джоунс. В заданиях 3-8 в поле ответа запишите одну цифру, которая соответствует номеру правильного.

Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись

The topic of this programme is

1. having a healthy life style.

2. following a healthy diet.

3. treating diet related diseases.

According to the interviewer, he

1. sticks to a healthy diet.

2. is ready to switch to a healthy diet.

3. is not ready to do without junk food.

Which is NOT a healthy diet tip given by Dr. Jones?

1. Substitute olive oil for butter.

2. Reduce the amount of food you eat.

3. Start with counting calories.

For eating out Dr. Jones suggests that customers should

1. share one dish between them.

2. take home some of their meal to eat later.

3. avoid all kinds of starters.

The Dr. Jones’s general recommendation is

1. eat more often, but smaller portions.

2. have no more than three regular meals.

3. eat only food that your body wants at the moment.

Dr. Jones believes that having a meal with others is beneficial because

1. your friends will help you to stick to your diet.

2. people who eat alone normally eat more.

3. conversation at the table helps you to digest food better.

Раздел 2. Чтение

Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами и их заголовками: к каждому тексту, обозначенному буквами А–G, подберите соответствующий заголовок, обозначенный цифрами 1–8. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок.

1. Modern mission

2. Noted more than once

3. History of the symbols

4. No way to help

6. All sorts of help

7. United strength

8. Sources of financial support

A. Logically enough, the emblem of the Red Cross is a red cross on a white background. This image was first used in 1863, and it is basically a reversal of the Swiss flag, which is a white cross on a red background. Beginning in the 1870s, the Ottoman Empire started using the Red Crescent as the name and emblem for its branch of the Red Cross, reflecting its Islamic beliefs. Today, the Red Crescent is recognized by 33 Islamic nations.

B. All monies used by the International Committee of the Red Cross are received as donations from governments, public institutions, and private individuals. The organization’s annual budget exceeds 1 billion Swiss Francs. The majority of funding comes from Switzerland and the United States, with significant contributions also coming from European countries and the EU. Private donations are often received at times of local, national and international emergencies, such as the tsunami disaster in southeastern Asia in 2004.

C. Today the Red Cross has approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff, working worldwide. The many organizations associated with the Red Cross are legally independent of each other, but they often work together to provide help to people in time of military conflict and natural disaster.

D. The idea for the International Committee of the Red Cross came to Swiss businessman Henry Dunant in 1859. He was travelling in Italy on business, when he witnessed a terrible military battle in which thousands of men died and were wounded. When he realized that the wounded men were not receiving medical care, he organized the local residents to help men on both sides of the conflict. Three years later the Red Cross was officially founded.

E. The International Committee of the Red Cross, which is based in Geneva, Switzerland, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize three times, in 1917, 1944 and 1963. The first two prizes were awarded for the organization’s work during the first and second world wars. The third prize was awarded on the occasion of the Red Cross’s 100th anniversary.

F. Many people around the world know the Red Cross primarily because of the help it gives people locally. For example, the Red Cross sponsors local blood drives, where people donate their blood. This blood can then be used to save the lives of people with medical emergencies. Local Red Cross offices also collect food and clothing and household goods to give to people who are forced to leave their homes after natural disasters.

G. During both World War I and World War II, the International Red Cross worked tirelessly to monitor prisoner-of-war camps, to help civilians caught in the conflicts, and to maintain lists of refugees and missing persons. Tragically, the Red Cross failed to reach an agreement with Nazi Germany regarding its concentration camps and therefore was unable to help the millions of people who died during the war.

Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений 10–17 соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Not stated). В поле ответа запишите одну цифру, которая соответствует номеру правильного ответа.

Do you know what time it is right now? How do you know? Did you take a look at a wall clock? Glance at your wrist watch? Sneak a peek at your mobile phone? Today we take time-keeping for granted, but of course the very concept of time-keeping is a human invention, with its origins dating back thousands of years.

The first mechanism was probably the sun-dial. This method, which used the moving shadow of the sun to tell time, was widely used in ancient times. A well-constructed sundial is quite accurate, but of course it only works during the day, and only on sunny days. Hourglasses were an invention that made it possible to mark the passage of time at night, in-doors, and in the dark.

All the great ancient civilizations - Greek and Roman, Chinese, Byzantine, Islam - developed water clocks, which were very accurate. These devices were commonly used until the invention of the pendulum clock in the 17th century.

The earliest mechanical clocks didn’t have a visual indicator; they simply announced the time with striking bells. Later the 12-hour circular dial or clock face became standard. A 10-hour dial was briefly popular during the French Revolution when the metric system was applied to time keeping. And the 24 hour dial is commonly used by military organizations and transportation systems.

Today digital displays are used everywhere - on wrist watches, wall clocks, computer screens, etc. This numerical representation of time can be based on the 12-hour system (1:00 am, 1:00 pm) or the 24-hour system (01:00 or 13:00).

Like reading, telling time is something all young children have to be taught. Experts suggest that you begin this when a child is about five years old. Even though digital clocks are everywhere, it’s important to begin with traditional dial clocks, with second hands, to help the child literally see the passage of time. Giving a child his or her own wrist watch - just a cheap child’s version - can be very helpful. Teaching a child to tell time can be quite challenging, but it’s a life skill that every one of us needs.

New ways of time keeping are being developed today.

Hourglasses were developed at the same time as sun-dial.

Water clocks preceded pendulum clock.

The first mechanical clocks had no face, no numbers, no hands.

Digital displays are more popular today than traditional circular hour dial.

It’s better to use clocks with hand while teaching young children to tell time.

Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 18–26, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию 18–26.

HEAT Glass is a substance made of a combination of sand, limestone, and soda, which _______ to 1500 degrees Celsius.

TURN As the mixture cools, it becomes very thick and eventually ______ to a solid substance.

HISTORY ______ believe that ancient Egyptians were the the first to invent glass.

FIND Recently archeologists ______ 5,000-year-old glass beads

BLOW In about 100 B.C., Syrian craftsmen learned how to make hollow pots or vases by______ air into molten glass through a long, narrow iron tube.

THEY The Romans used this technique to create beautiful artwork. They also found a way to make glass for windows in _______ houses.

USE Today glass ______for things such as windows, light bulbs, kitchenware, and sophisticated scientific equipment.

THOUSAND ______ of products, from wine to cosmetics, are packaged in glass containers.

IMAGINE Modern life cannot _____ without glass.

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 27–32, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию 27–32.

SKILL Each of them insisted that he was more ______ than the other.

CONCLUDE They argued about this question for a long time without reaching any _______. Each man claimed that his handiwork was much better than the other’s.

FINAL ______ they agreed, “Let"s go to the king and ask him to be the judge”.

TRUE When they came to the king, the two begged “We want Your Majesty to be our judge and tell us whose skill is ______ superior”.

WEALTH We don’t know what the king said or did, but when the two returned home, they were both _______ and became best of friends.

Раздел 4. Письмо

Для ответа на задание 33 используйте отдельный лист. При выполнении задания 33 особое внимание обратите на то, что Ваши ответы будут оцениваться только по записям, сделанным на отдельном чистом листе. Никакие записи черновика не будут учитываться экспертом. Обратите внимание также на необходимость соблюдения указанного объёма письма. Письма недостаточного объёма, а также часть текста письма, превышающая требуемый объём, не оцениваются.

You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, James.

... Some of my friends don"t read books. As for me, there is nothing like a good book! Do you read summaries instead of real books, why or why not? Can you get a good grade in Literature, if you do so? What book are you reading now?...

Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100-120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

Раздел 5. Говорение

You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

Water covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface. It is a very important resource for people and the environment. Water pollution affects drinking water, rivers, lakes, and oceans all over the world. In many developing countries, safe drinking water is still a problem. Over 1000 children die every year as a result of diseases caused by water pollution.

Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the club Money Matters. Our purpose is to improve financial competence of teenagers and young adults. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous, so you don’t need to give your name. Let’s start.

Electronic assistant: How do you get your pocket money?

Student: (pause 40 seconds) I get my pocket money 2 times a week. And during the month I do my best to save up and not to live on shoestring at the end of the month.

Electronic assistant: What do you usually buy with your pocket money?

Student: (pause 40 seconds) First of all, I can"t do without coffee so everyday afterclasses I pop in corner coffeshop to drink several cups of coffee. Secondly, I am a shopoholic. That is why I spend almost all my pocket money on clothes in chase of obtaining pieces from the latest collection.

Electronic assistant: Where do you prefer to do the shopping, at the shopping mall or on the Internet? Why?

Student: (pause 40 seconds)Nowadays it’s becoming more and more popular to shop online. I’m firmly convinced that it’s the most comfortable way. You just surf the Internet and look through the enormous range of goods. Moreover, you can compare prices and find a real bargain. Also, you can have your purchases delivered. It’s amazingly easy and saves a lot of time and energy. Thus, if you’re not a fan of shopping like me, do it online.

Electronic assistant: Would you like to have a part-time job to earn more pocket money? Explain why.

Student: (pause 40 seconds) To tell you the truth I would like to find a job. But the thing is that I am too busy to have it. My workload is huge and overhelming mainly because I have classes until 4 pm then I do sports and after all I have to cook somethinf for the dinner for my family. All in all, I am exhausted at the end of the day even without having a job.

Electronic assistant: What would you advise a teenager who wants to buy an expensive thing but doesn’t have enough money for that?

Student: (pause 40 seconds) First of all, you should speak to your parents and try to convince them to lend you more money. If it doesn"t work, try to save up during several months.

Electronic assistant: Would you like to be rich in the future? Why?

Student: (pause 40 seconds) It might sound suprising, but I don"t want to be rich. As far as I am concerned, all rich people are evel, cruel and pushy. What"s more, I am sure the real happiness has nothing to do with richness. And relly precious things you can never ever buy for money.

Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your time.

You are going to give a talk about exams. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

Whether exams are a good way of testing students knowledge, why/why not

What exam seems the most difficult for you, why

What advice you can give students who are getting ready for exams

You have to talk continuously.

Показать ответ

To my mind, exams are the worst way of assessment. I consider so mainly because there are so many factors that can affect your mood or health on the day of the exam. Thus, the mark that you get does not always show your real knowledge. That is why I am sure that continuous assessment I mean oral presentations, the projects, public talks that you have had is a better and more precise demonstration of knowledge. Well, it is also worth mentioning that the most difficult exam for me is English owning to the fact that I am lack a real communication with native speakers. What’s more, it is almost impossible to find a highly qualified tutor. However, there’re some tips I can share with those who are preparing for sitting the exam. First of all, relax. Make a cup of tea and buy a bar of chocolate with nuts for stimulation of brains. Secondly, it is helpful to turn on your favourite music. Finaly, you should fell in love with what you are studying and then with no doubts you will pass the exam with flying colours.

Делитесь своими результатами или спрашивайте, как решить конкретное задание. Будьте вежливы, ребята.

ЕГЭ по английскому языку. Сложный экзамен? Я бы ответил однозначно – сложный! Но, для целеустремленных учеников сдать его , набрав хорошие баллы, вполне реальная задача , каков бы не был уровень владения языком. Если у вас есть время и желание хорошо подготовиться к ЕГЭ или, что не менее важно, хорошо подготовить к ЕГЭ эти страницы для вас. Оговорюсь сразу, что вы не найдете здесь уникальной стратегии или методики подготовки. Самая лучшая стратегия всегда одна – труд. Зато найдете подробные инструкции по выполнению заданий с примерами, которые помогут вам готовиться системно и эффективно.

Итак, какова наша задача? Мы должны выполнить 15 заданий из раздела: «Аудирование», 9 заданий из раздела «Чтение», 20 заданий из раздела «Лексика и грамматика» и два задания из раздела «Письмо». На все про все у нас 180 минут. Что ж, приступим к раскладыванию по полочкам каждого раздела экзамена.

Раздел 1. «Аудирование»

Максимальное количество баллов, которые можно набрать – 20.

Задание В1. Понимание основного содержания текста.

Максимум 6 баллов.

Текст будет звучать дважды.

Суть задания : нужно установить соответствие между краткими утверждениями и текстами, предложенным для прослушивания. Утверждения обозначены цифрами 1-7. Высказывания говорящих буквами A-F. Одно утверждение лишнее.

Советы по эффективному выполнению задания.

До того, как текст прозвучит впервые дана пауза для ознакомления с заданиями. Мы делаем следующее:

Читаем утверждения и пытаемся определить что их объединяет. (тема, проблема, ключевое слово)
Пытаемся определить чем они отличаются друг от друга. (проблемой, отношением к проблеме и т. д.)
В процессе ознакомления с утверждениями подчеркиваем в них ключевые слова, делаем иные пометки, помогающие понять их смысл и различия.
Глядя на утверждения, пытаемся предвосхитить содержание текста, подходящего к каждому из них по смыслу, а также, те ключевые слова на которых, как нам кажется, должно строиться высказывание, относящееся к данному утверждению.

Итак, тексты зазвучали в первый раз. Во время первого прослушивания мы сосредоточимся на том, что нам необходимо:

По мере прослушивания каждого текста отмечать все возможные варианты ответа.
Делать нужные исправления в ответах по мере прослушивания остальных текстов, метод исключения же никто не отменял, и некоторые первоначальные варианты ответов вполне могут отпасть по мере дальнейшего прослушивания высказываний.

Тексты звучат второй раз. В это время нам нужно:

Обратить особое внимание на высказывания, для которых изначально было выбрано несколько вариантов ответа
Слушая текст, стараться выписывать ключевые слова, которые помогут обосновать выбор того или иного соответствия.

После того, как мы прослушали тексты дважды нам остается:

Записать окончательные ответы в таблицу, которая дана после задания.
Еще раз проверить точность записи ответов и перенести их в бланк.

Помните, что задания по аудированию нужно выполнять сразу же, не оставляя их невыполненными, так как, даже если у вас и будет время вернуться к их выполнению, вряд ли вы сможете вспомнить высказывания, которые прозвучали для вас час или полтора назад.

Иллюстрация применения алгоритма действий на примере.

Пример задания:

Аудиозапись к заданию: {mp3}b1{/mp3}

До прослушивания текста:

Во время первого прослушивания:

Отмечаем все возможные варианты: A) 6, 4 B) 3 C) 1,5 D) 6,4 E) 2 F) 7.

Во время второго прослушивания:

Обращаем особое внимание на высказывания, для которых мы выбрали несколько вариантов ответа и выбираем окончательный вариант: A) 4 B) 3 C) 1 D) 6 E) 2 F) 7.

После второго прослушивания переносим наши ответы в таблицу после задания, вот и все. Остается только перенести наши ответы в бланк ответов.

Используемая литература:

ЕГЭ. Английский язык. Тематические тестовые задания. Россия и мир / Е. Н. Соловова, John Parsons. - М. : Центр изучения английского языка Елены Солововой, 2011.
ЕГЭ - 2012. Английский язык: типовые экзаменационные варианты: 10 вариантов / под редакцией М. В. Вербицкой. - М. : Национальное образование, 2011.

Раздел 1. Аудирование

Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего A-F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1-7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.

1. Perfume can’t be a good present for many reasons.
2. Best presents are presents that create shared memories.
3. Practical presents are not good presents.
4. This sort of present can be good for everybody.
5. Good perfume is the best present that is always easy to get.
6. This present is a good way out, but not always perfect.
7. Think of a person’s lifestyle while choosing a present.
Говорящий A B C D E F
Утверждение

Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А1-А7 соответствуют содержанию текста (1 - True), какие не соответствуют (2 - False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительный, ни отрицательный ответ (3 - Not stated). Обведите номер выбранного Вами варианта ответа.Вы услышите запись дважды.

А1. Peter seldom goes to the library.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

А2. Peter is satisfied with his term studies.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

А3. Peter hopes to do as well in the course as his classmates.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

А4. Peter prefers to work at his computer at home.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

А5. Jane does not expect Peter to pass his language exam.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

А6. Jane has always been the best student in the group.
1) True
2) False
3) Not stated

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях А8-А14 обведите цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.

А8. What, according to Michael Mitchell, is the biggest plus of Vintage Inns?
1) Picturesque locations.
2) Nostalgic landlords and landladies.
3) Tourists from all over the world.

А9. What point does Michael Mitchell make about Vintage Inns’ gardens?
1) They are perfect for any season.
2) All Vintage Inns must have them.
3) They are an alternative to dine in good weather.

А10. Why does not Michael Mitchell do anything to advertise his inns?
1) They are close to local places of interest.
2) They are not far from city centers.
3) They are situated around London.

А11. What is typical of all the Vintage Inns?
1) Traditional old style.
2) Victorian design.
3) Good food and atmosphere.

А12. According to Michael Mitchell, Vintage Inns menus
1) preserve traditional style in cooking.
2) modernize traditional dishes.
3) offer mainly international food.

А13. When is the menu likely to be more varied?
1) Saturdays.
2) Weekdays.
3) Sundays.

А14. What is the booking policy of Vintage Inns?
1) It is not an accepted practice there.
2) You need to book well in advance.
3) Booking is possible only on Fridays.

По окончании выполнения заданий В1 и А1-А14 не забудьте перенести свои ответы в бланк ответов № 1! Обратите внимание, что ответы на задания В1, А1-А14 располагаются в разных частях бланка. При переносе
ответов в задании В1 (в нижней части бланка) цифры записываются без пробелов и знаков препинания.

ЕГЭ 2018 Английский язык ПЧ Раздел 1 (аудирование) Задание 1

Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего A–F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1–7 . Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение . Вы услышите запись дважды. (На экзамене у Вас будет 20 секунд, чтобы ознакомиться с заданием)

Тексты для аудирования.

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Speaker A
Holiday or no holiday, if I have a business deal going on, I work. At Christmas, for example, I am often quite alone because I’ve got no family or kids but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying myself. Sometimes, I go to a party with some of my single friends but even then, we usually reserve that for the New Year celebration. So you see, this holiday that seems to be so important for so many people, is really just another day for me.

Speaker B
The night before Christmas I take a train to the suburbs to visit my parents. It takes an hour to get there by car but the traffic on Christmas Eve is so bad that it takes hours to drive there. That’s why I take the train. On the morning of the 25th we usually have a leisurely breakfast and open the presents Santa has left for us. Of course, I am all grown up now but believing in Santa is still kind of fun in our family. We like finding small packages in our stockings.

Speaker C
There is really no more fun for me than to spend my Christmas holidays with my big family. My six brothers and sisters all sleep in one room the night before Christmas and before bed my dad reads us Christmas poems. Then he leaves, and we make up a strategy to wake up our parents the next morning. We try to be creative because we want them to get up early to open our presents, and they like us to surprise them with a special wake up call.

Speaker D
You know, Christmas is such a lovely family holiday. My children are all gone from home now with families of their own, but on Christmas morning they come to my house for breakfast. I’ve got 26 grandchildren opening presents around my tree. To say the least, my heart is always full on this day because not only do they open the presents I’ve prepared, but they also bring their presents for me. I love their handmade things – they are filled with love.

Speaker E
I am a student and rather far away from home. Unfortunately, Christmas break is not long enough for me to travel to see my family, so I stay at the dormitory. Our college is very nice because it organizes a Christmas party for everyone who finds themselves alone on this day. The college makes a traditional Christmas meal and puts a big tree in the middle of the dining hall. We all bring a present and put it under the tree for someone else to open.

Speaker F
Our family always takes a holiday during Christmas break. We usually go abroad and celebrate this day in a hotel. One time we were in Africa, so on Christmas Eve we went to the beach and had a barbeque. My parents put our presents under the palm tree outside our hotel room, and that’s where we found them the next morning. I remember laughing that Santa went swimming after delivering our presents that year. I won’t forget that holiday.

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Задание 1

Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего А-F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1-7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды.

Play Задание 1

1. It is necessary to take care of your pet’s health if it has problems.
2. Having two pets can be more enjoyable than having one.
3. Giving an unwanted pet a home is an opportunity to do something kind.
4. Each and every pet has an interesting and unique personality.
5. Choosing the right pet is a very important decision.
6. A pet often loves its owner and can be like a best friend.
7. Pets need something to play with, just like people do.

A – 5
B – 4
C – 2
D – 1
E – 7
F – 3

Speaker A : We’ve had our dog, Fido, for two years now. My parents asked me which animal I’d like, and I said a dog. A dog was a good choice for us because we’ve got a big house and a fenced-in garden where he can play, and we all take turns walking him. Dogs need space and exercise. People who’ve got a small flat and not a lot of free time to spend with their pet should probably get a fish instead!

Speaker B : Our cats, Leo, Tabs and Boo, certainly keep us entertained round the house. They love to play and sleep and they certainly perk up at mealtimes. But they have their own characters. Leo is super friendly and loves to sit on your lap. Tabs always runs away when you try to pick her up. And Boo is unpredictable – sometimes he loves you, and sometimes he doesn’t! I guess they’re like people in a way – no two are alike!

Speaker С : I love having an aquarium. I’ve got two fish in it now. They don’t really have personalities, you know, although they get excited when I toss flakes of food in their tank. I started off with just one fish, then after six months, I decided it would be fun to get a second one, and they seem very happy together. They’re easy to look after – just give them some food and watch them swim!

Speaker D : We’ve got a really cool parrot named Polly. Polly’s a great character, and she talks! What better pet could you have, right? Sadly, though, Polly wasn’t feeling well a few weeks ago. She stopped eating and wasn’t talking so much. Everyone who owns a pet must look after it, so we had to take her to a vet, who prescribed some medicine. She’s much improved now and back to her usual chatty self!

Speaker E : Our local pet shop has got lots of different pets – rabbits and hamsters, birds and fish. I’m always tempted to buy another pet, but I know I mustn’t! But every time I go there, I pick up something for my dog, Gus. He loves having a new toy to chew on or chase round the house. I think about myself, you know. I love video games, but I can’t play the same one over and over again!

Speaker F : When we were thinking of getting a pet, we had to consider where we would get one. The pet shop near my house has lots to choose from. But I get so sad when I think about all those animals that are out on the streets. So my parents and I decided that we would visit the city shelter and rescue a pet from there. And that’s how we got our dog Chester, who’s more than happy to live with us!

Задание 2

Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений A-G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Not stated).

Play Задание 2

A) Vicky is not interested in seeing Jasons costume for the party.
В) Vicky wants to spend a lot of money on a costume.
С) Jason first suggests that Vicky should dress up as a famous person.
D) Vicky knows what all of her friends are wearing to the party.
E) Jason suggests that Vicky wears normal clothes as part of her outfit.
F) Vicky’s mum will help Vicky make her outfit.
G) Vicky doesn’t want to start putting her outfit together straight away.

A – 2
B – 2
C – 1
D – 3
E – 1
F – 3
G – 1

Jason : Vicky, are you going to Helens fancy dress party on Saturday? You have to come, if only to see my outfit. I’m going as a gorilla rugby player!

Vicky : That’ll be hilarious, Jason! I wasn’t sure if I was going to come, but I think you’ve helped me make up my mind. But I don’t know what to wear. I was thinking maybe a princess, but that seems a bit boring.

Jason : No, that sounds great. If you came as a princess, you would wear loads of jewellery and a huge crown, right?

Vicky : Hmm, I’m not keen on that idea, really. Where would I get all those things? I don’t want to spend a thousand pounds on an outfit.

Jason : That’s a good point. Well, what about a celebrity? Maybe you could come as Lady Gaga. That should be easy to do, shouldn’t it? Just copy one of her looks.

Vicky : No, I can’t do that. Lisa’s already going as Gaga. Besides, I think I’m way too tall to be her. She’d only come up to my chin if she were standing in front of me!

Jason : What about a mermaid? You know, dress up like a fish! I think you’d look really good in that kind of outfit, and it can’t be that expensive, can it?

Vicky : That sounds interesting, but how would I get round the party without falling over? It would be quite difficult to walk!

Jason : Hmm, maybe you could wear a long green skirt and ask your mum to sew a fish tail on the bottom.

Vicky : How creative! I’ve also got a funky green blouse and I can put some fake seashells all over it. I think we’re getting somewhere with this idea! Of course, I’ve got an exam in three days, so I can’t spend all my time making a mermaid costume.

Jason : Hopefully it won’t take too long to make.
The party’s this weekend and today’s Monday. That’s plenty of time, don’t you think?

Vicky : Well, my exams in maths, which I’m terrible at. I think I’ll have to wait until it’s over before I can do this costume. But at least I’ve got the idea.

Jason : Well, good luck in your exam, and with the costume!

Vicky : Thanks. See you at the party Jason!

Задание 3

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях выберите правильный вариант ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.

Play Задание 3

1. The tour company that John works for provides …
1) large-scale tourism.
2) environmental education.
3) food and drink tours.

2. While at university, John studied …
1) biology.
2) forest conservation.
3) zoo management.

3. What must travellers do before they go on a trip?
1) Participate in a short course on environmental protection.
2) Sign forms promising not to damage the environment.
3) Donate money to an environmental protection programme.

4. John believes that most people …
1) know a great deal about rainforests.
2) want to travel to rainforests.
3) are unaware of the importance of rainforests.

5. How does John describe the fight to protect rainforests in Brazil?
1) The government is losing the fight.
2) Despite some good news, the struggle is ongoing.
3) It is going extremely well.

6. What does John say about the native peoples?
1) It is very rare that they get to meet with them.
2) All native people are willing to engage with the tour.
3) Cultural understanding is gained from some of them.

7. In the future, John hopes his company w ill…
1) begin tours in new regions.
2) expand tours in existing regions.
3) focus more on South-East Asia.

1 – 2
2 – 3
3 – 1
4 – 3
5 – 2
6 – 3
7 – 1

Presenter : Hi everyone and welcome to our programme, Awesome Job! Today we have John Stone with us to talk about his work in ecotourism. John, welcome to the show.

Speaker : Thanks for having me.

Presenter : Tell us some things about your job and what your company does.

Speaker : I work as a tour guide for a company called Go Green Tourism. We specialise in tours to unique habitats with rich biodiversity. We organise very small tours, for maybe 20 people or less, so that the environment remains protected, and our destinations are mainly tropical regions in South America and most recently South-East Asia. We travel to our destination and stay at a local village near the habitat, which is where we eat and sleep. Then we go on a guided walking tour of a rainforest and we educate our travelling companions about the different flora and fauna of the area.

Presenter : So you have to be well-trained in plant and animal sciences to give one of these tours, yes?

Speaker : That’s right. Typically the tour guides have a degree in biology or botany, or a master’s in forest conservation, something like that. My specific educational background is in zoo management, but I saw an advert for this job and decided I wanted to give it a try. I’ve learned a great deal more about the natural environment through this work, which I’m happy about.

Presenter : Is ecotourism safe for the environment, in your opinion?

Speaker : We do our very best to ensure that any place we visit is left virtually untouched. Our ecotravellers must attend a seminar before we embark on our journey in order to learn the dos and don’ts of the trip. People who sign up for these tours are quite conscious of the environment to begin with.

Presenter : Does your company participate in environment protection programmes?

Speaker : I’m glad you asked that, because yes, we do. Part of our profits go to awareness programmes aimed at educating people about the rainforests and their value as a resource. Most people don’t realise that without rainforests, we wouldn’t be able to survive.

Presenter : There is also the problem of rainforests being cut down, isn’t there?

Speaker : Yes, we also provide funds for organisations that fight illegal logging and land clearing in Brazil. These organisations work with the Brazilian government and although it’s a continuous battle, they have made progress in recent years in protecting land.

Presenter : That’s good to know. What sorts of things do people get to see in the rainforests, besides plants and animals of course?

Speaker : Oh, many things. We visit dazzling waterfalls, and pristine lakes and rivers. We also visit the native peoples who live in or near the rainforests – the ones who are welcoming to visitors anyway! So there is also a cultural exchange that takes place between the ecotravellers and the locals. I’ve even picked up a few words of the locals’ languages, which is really cool. Of course, I’m a long way off being fluent!

Presenter : And do you just visit rainforests?

Speaker : Well, the company is only about eight years old, so the focus has been rainforest regions mainly in Brazil, but as I said before, we do visit South-East Asia, which we started doing a couple of years ago. But I’m excited to say that we are planning to expand our operations to regions in Africa, such as the Serengeti and Madagascar. Business has been booming for ecotourism, so hopefully that trend will continue, for us and for other environmentally-conscious organisations…