Вариант 1

Аудирование 1

Text A

Dear friends! The week of documentary films, which we held last month, attracted lots of attention. Today we are starting a new event. And we are happy to see you here at our exhibition of contemporary art. In the week ahead you're going to enjoy the works of our local artists. Instead of a lottery, this time we're going to reward all our guests. Next Sunday, on the last day of our exhibition everyone can choose a book on art. Keep your ticket, you can exchange it for a book.

Text B

Hi, mum! I'm gonna be late for dinner. We're going to stay at school till seven pm. There's a football match here and we need to support our team because it's the final. We've got a good chance of winning it. Don't worry if I don't answer my phone. It'll be noisy, so I may not hear it. I'll call you as soon as the game's over. And don't ask me about homework. I'll do it later, I promise. Harry said he'd help me if I have any problems but there won't be any problems. See you later!

Text C

- Excuse me! I've left my umbrella in this shopping centre.

- Oh, dear! We've got lots of lost things: phones, bags and even a vintage black-and-white TV-set!

- Right! But I want to find out about...

- Amazing! Last week ten gloves were left. All different colours.

- Yes, I understand, but I need to get my umbrella back. It's bright and noticeable. You can't confuse it with anyone else's.

- Of course. What did you say its length? We found a large light blue umbrella the other day.

- No, it's not mine. Mine has got red, pink and violet flower patterns on a white background.

- Ok, let's see.

Text D

- Hello! I'm Mark. How can I help you?

- Hi, Mark! I'm Alice. I'd like to join your fitness centre.

- Of course. What activity do you enjoy? Swimming, aerobics, yoga or dancing?

- Well, I don't like swimming. Aerobics is too exhausting and difficult. I'd prefer yoga. I've never practiced it before but I've heard it's good for the body and for the spirit.

- Yes, that's right. I can include you in our class for beginners.

- Yes, that's fine. Do I have to bring my own yoga mat or do you provide it here?

- Wait a moment, Alice. I'll introduce you to your instructor. She'll explain everything.

Аудирование 2

Good afternoon. Today we have asked five people to give us a short interview and share their opinions about learning foreign languages. Now we would like to present their opinions to you.

Speaker A

I have to say that I find learning languages really difficult. But nevertheless, I want to speak at least two or three foreign languages. French, Spanish, and maybe Chinese. It's necessary in today's world where people travel a lot and communicate across countries. It's also very good for a successful business if you are able to work with foreign partners and know their language and culture and can establish good contact with them.

Speaker B

In my opinion, it's so exciting to learn a foreign language. It's so much fun to use all those techniques to memorize new words. And I just love comparing the words and structures of my native language with the foreign ones. I know many people find it so hard, or even boring and monotonous, but I don't understand them. I really enjoy learning foreign languages. It's the best way to spend your free time and I always feel enthusiastic after a language class.

Speaker C

I don't know why so many people are interested in learning a foreign language. I think it's the most monotonous task in the world. It's all about learning new words, making up unrealistic dialogues, and reading texts. It's just a nightmare. It's the worst way to spend your time in my opinion. I can actually find more exciting things to do. I'll only learn a foreign language if I need it for my future job, which I hope won't ever happen to me.

Speaker D

I believe that it is not very difficult to learn a foreign language. As far as I know, some students are able to communicate reasonably in a new language only a few weeks after they start to learn it. They can explain what they need in some certain standard situations fairly well. They make mistakes, of course. Still, I think minor pronunciation or grammar mistakes are not so important as long as you can express your thoughts and be understood by other speakers.

Speaker E

If you ask me, well, I think learning a foreign language is very hard. I can't say that it is boring, as I feel quite happy learning new words and reading texts in a foreign language. I don't think it takes a long time, either. I mean, the time investment is definitely worth it. It's just not very easy to make yourself work on a regular basis, and you have to read a lot and be clever and have a good memory and make notes. It's really hard.

Аудирование 3

- Well, first of all, I would like to thank you for agreeing to take part in our survey.

- Oh, that's fine. I don't mind. I'm 14, in case you need my age for your survey.

- You look even younger than 14. And where were you born?

- In London.

- Right. And have you ever lived in any other places?

- No, I spent all my life here. I go to visit my grandparents in Oxford sometimes, but that doesn't count.

- No, it doesn't.

- Come on, ask your questions. I like answering questions.

- You must be good at school. What's your favorite subject?

- I like literature most of all, and I'm good at it. History is not bad, but it's not so interesting as literature.

- I see. Well, let's get to basic things like your daily routine. What's your usual breakfast like?

- Pardon?

- I mean, what do you usually eat in the morning, before school?

- A sandwich.

- Just that?

- Yeah, every morning mom makes a big sandwich for me. It may be with ham, cheese, tuna fish, whatever. But it's always a sandwich because I like it, and I don't feel hungry for a long time, and for lunch.

- Stop, stop. You really enjoy talking about food. I wouldn't be surprised if you wanted to be a cook in the future. I mean, to choose cooking as a career.

- Oh, no, no way. I enjoy eating, not cooking. And as for my career, I want to be a journalist like you, because I like talking to people, asking all sorts of questions.

- Being a journalist is not only about talking.

- Just kidding. I know, of course, it's not only about talking.

- Hmm. One more question. What about your hobby? It's not cooking, I understand.

- No, it's definitely not. It's painting.

- Painting? Do you mean with oils and brushes?

- Exactly, and also with watercolours and pencils.

- Amazing! One more question if you don't mind.