You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2–3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Teenagers Round the World Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss teenagers’ attitude to clothes. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started. What style of clothes do you prefer? Where do you buy most of your clothes? How often do you buy clothes for yourself? Why do you think teenagers often experiment with their clothes? Is fashion important for you? Why or why not? Has your taste in clothes changed over time? Thank you very much for your interview. Возможный вариант ответа: Question 1: What style of clothes do you prefer? I prefer casual and comfortable clothes, such as jeans, T-shirts, hoodies, and sneakers, because they are practical and suitable for everyday life. I also like minimalist styles with neutral colours like black, grey, and white, as they are easy to match and never go out of fashion. Question 2: Where do you buy most of your clothes? How often do you buy clothes for yourself? I usually buy most of my clothes at large shopping malls or from online stores like Lamoda and Wildberries because they offer a wide range of brands and affordable prices. I buy new clothes for myself about once every two or three months, usually when I need something for a special occasion or simply want to update my wardrobe. Question 3: Why do you think teenagers often experiment with their clothes? I think teenagers often experiment with their clothes because they are trying to find their own identity and express their personality. It's a time when young people want to stand out from the crowd, impress their peers, and test different styles to see what suits them best. Question 4: Is fashion important for you? Why or why not? Fashion is not extremely important for me, but I do care about looking neat and well-dressed. I believe that clothes should be comfortable and reflect your personality, but I don't feel the need to follow every new trend or buy expensive designer brands. Question 5: Has your taste in clothes changed over time? Yes, my taste in clothes has definitely changed over time. When I was younger, I used to prefer bright colours and clothes with cartoon characters, but now I like more mature and minimalist styles that are simple yet elegant.

Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Volunteering”. You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to: explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences; mention the advantages (1–2) of the two types of volunteering; mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two types of volunteering; express your opinion on the subject of the project – which type of volunteering presented in the pictures you’d prefer and why. You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Возможный вариант ответа: Hi Kate! I've found two photos which I think work really well for our project "Volunteering", and I'd like to tell you about them. Both photos show different types of volunteering. One photo shows a group of children and teenagers collecting rubbish on the shore of a lake. They are wearing gloves and holding rubbish bags, cleaning up the area to protect the environment. In the other photo, there is a woman stroking a dog at an animal shelter. She looks caring and gentle, spending time with the animal to make it feel loved. These two types of volunteering are quite different. Environmental volunteering involves cleaning up nature and protecting ecosystems, whereas volunteering at an animal shelter focuses on caring for abandoned pets. Also, environmental work is usually done outdoors in groups, while shelter work requires patience and a love for animals. I think both types of volunteering shown in the pictures have their advantages and disadvantages. Environmental volunteering, for example, helps preserve nature and makes the world a cleaner place for everyone. As for volunteering at an animal shelter, it gives animals a chance to socialize and feel cared for, which increases their chances of being adopted. On the other hand, environmental volunteering can be physically tiring and is often dependent on good weather. As for working at an animal shelter, it can be emotionally difficult because some animals have been mistreated or are very scared. As for me, I would prefer to volunteer at an animal shelter because I have always loved animals and want to help them find a loving home. Also, I think spending time with animals is very calming and rewarding, and it would make me happy to see them feeling safe and loved. That's all I wanted to tell you. Bye!

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. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 123456 1. There are many disadvantages to having a pet. 2. Your pet can become your best friend. 3. You can get a pet only if you have a big house. 4. Small creatures make the best pets. 5. It’s great to boast of having an exotic pet. 6. It’s not easy to select a suitable pet. 7. Pets can help you to relax.

Now we are ready to start. Speaker A I think any rodents are great pets. You know — mice, rats, guinea pigs and so on. They are so tiny and cute. They don't take much space — their cages are relatively small and they don't walk around your place like cats and dogs. They are low maintenance as well. Because of their small size they don't consume much food, so they won't cost you a fortune compared with bigger pets. So, if you don't have a big house, a mouse is the best solution. Speaker B If you ask me, well, I think dogs are the best pets ever. When you buy a dog, you buy not simply a nice pet to boast of to your friends. It's actually the most loyal companion you'll ever have. Your dog will never let you down. It will understand your mood, and if you are feeling blue, it will also feel bad. It's fun to go for a walk with your dog and play with it because your dog always wants to be with you and will generally always do what you feel like doing. Speaker C I don't have a pet and I honestly don't understand people who have one. I don't see any point in having a pet. Firstly, it's so expensive. They need food, sometimes clothes and accessories, vitamins and things like that. Secondly, they occupy too much space. Thirdly, there's a lot of dirt in the house because of them. With some pets like dogs you also have to go for walks — whatever the weather. It's too many problems. Speaker D As for me, well, I don't have a pet, but I'd love to get one. However, I don't want a traditional pet like cats, dogs or hamsters. I'd love to have an unusual pet. A chameleon would be nice, or probably a snake or a spider. I would post a lot of photos of my pet on social media to show off and all of my friends will feel envious because they have ordinary pets while I have an unusual one. The only problem is that my parents are strongly against it but I keep hoping. Speaker E I think everybody needs a pet but you have to choose it carefully. Some people want a loyal friend, so a dog can be a perfect solution for them. Others are never at home, so they cannot have a pet that needs a lot of care and attention. Probably fish will suit such a person. Some people have really small flats – the best choice for them will be a hamster. Those who can afford an exotic pet can buy a snake. I mean, there are a lot of factors to consider. Speaker F I think everybody needs to have a pet because pets are a great way to relieve stress and tension. Some people say cats are best to fight stress and can even relieve strong headaches. Still, for me there is nothing better than fish. I have a big aquarium with goldfish there. I watch them moving, living their own secret life after a hard day at school and it really helps me to become less nervous. There can be other pets to relieve stress, who knows. Dogs, maybe.

Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А–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). Занесите номер выбранного Вами варианта ответа в таблицу. Вы услышите запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1231231 A. Emma is very busy during her summer holidays. B. Emma has never had a summer job before. C. Jason is going to travel to Morocco soon. D. Jason is a very good cook. E. Jason has to buy some equipment for the trip. F. Jason has several social media profiles. G. Emma wants to see Jason’s pictures of Morocco.

Emma: Hi, Jason! I haven't seen you for ages! How are you? Jason: Oh, hi, Emma! It's so good to see you. I'm great. How about you? Emma: Oh, I'm fine. So, how are your summer holidays? As for me, I'm just bored. I've watched all the films I wanted to see and read all the books I wanted to read. I simply have nothing to do. Jason: You can join a gym or find a summer job then. That will keep you busy enough, I'm sure. Emma: Well, I'm thinking of getting a part-time job for the summer, but I haven't made up my mind yet. So, coming back to you. What have you been doing so far? Jason: Well, I haven't been up to anything interesting recently, but next week my adventure will begin. I'm looking forward to it so much. Emma: An adventure? That sounds exciting! What are you going to do? Jason: I'm going on an expedition to the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. The aim of the expedition is to observe the everyday life of local people, but there will be opportunities for trekking and bird watching. Emma: It sounds great! I guess it was not so easy to be accepted to this expedition group. Did they have many special requirements? Jason: I can't say there were too many requirements. One has to be reasonably fit and prefer mountain huts to grand hotels. They were looking for people with some useful skills, like cooking, first aid or photography. Emma: I didn't know you could cook very well. Jason: I can't cook, Emma. I'm absolutely helpless in the kitchen. However, I am a very good photographer. I also speak French, and fluent French speakers were also needed. Emma: Do you need to take any special equipment? Jason: All the necessary equipment will be provided, but I do have a list of things I have to have. It's quite long and detailed, so it took me a while to get them all. Emma: I see. Well, Jason, I hope you have a great trip. I expect you to take thousands of pictures of Morocco. They will be very colourful and bright, I'm sure. Will you post them on the social media? Jason: I'd love to, but I'm not sure about that. I don't know if I'll be able to have an Internet connection during my expedition. I expect to be offline for at least some part of my trip. Emma: You'll show me the pictures when you come back then. I'm longing to see them already. How long are you going for? Jason: It's three weeks. I'll give you a call as soon as I come back. We'll meet for a coffee and I'll tell you everything about Morocco, ok? Emma: It's a date then!

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 3. What do we learn about Leona Brown at the beginning of the interview? 1) She’s won many literary awards. 2) She’s published two novels so far. 3) She keeps writing fiction.

Presenter: Hello, everybody, and welcome to our weekly programme The Writers' Workshop. Today in our studio we have Leona Brown, a prize-winning short fiction writer. Hello, Leona! Leona Brown: Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: Will you please tell us a bit about your literary achievements? Leona Brown: Of course. So far, I've written a novel and some collections of interlocking stories. My novel is basically a story about finding hope. I'm currently working on two other novels and a collection of essays. Presenter: Some literary critics think your novel A Good Person is a love story. What would you say to that? Leona Brown: Well, a lot of the action in the story happens off the page. The scenes seem to focus instead on the interactions and moments that happen in the wake of that off-page drama. I know some readers were particularly struck at how the story avoided certain storylines. For example, the drama that's built on the main heroes' relationship is an important part of the story, but it remains secondary to what's going on with another main character, Sylvia. Another writer might have made it a much bigger part of the story: what will all of them do? This question is present, but it's kept to a lower register. So, there is a developing romance that gets folded into all of the other stuff going on in the story. As a result, one could call this a love story, but that wouldn't feel quite right, I don't think. Presenter: When you were working on this story, what was your sense of what kind of story it was? Leona Brown: I never did think of this as a love story. My process in developing a story or an essay is almost always exploratory for the first few drafts, and that was the case with this one even more than usual. It began with memories of a time and a place that I wanted to explore for meanings. I had quite a lot of it drafted before I figured out that its true subject was the drama going on inside Sylvia, a drama she's only partly aware of. Once I'd decided what the story was about, I rewrote it several – in fact, many – times, hoping to make all the parts of it work together to make that drama felt. Presenter: So, Sylvia is your main character in this novel, isn't she? Leona Brown: Yes, I'd say this is a story about Sylvia. The drama I was most interested in delving into was happening inside her. She's trying on different versions of herself and hasn't yet come to realize that life is serious business. She's reaching for some idea of cool, and, naively, she half thinks she's already achieved it. But she's yet to take a deep look at anything in life. I love her and I forgive her faults, because she's young, and a slow learner. Presenter: What can you tell us about your working process? Leona Brown: In my opinion, stories are constructed through language, not memory. I write at the level of the sentence. I sit there, looking at the doors and windows a sentence has opened for the sentence that can follow, and so on. I do not write with a plan. I do not know where a story is going ahead of time. There is no prewriting. It all happens in the moment of looking at the words. Presenter: How do you understand the plot is going to be interesting for readers? Leona Brown: I do not believe circumstances are intrinsically interesting or uninteresting. Narrators create interest by their passionate investment in the story they are telling. The less the narrator asks for something from the reader – something like feel my feelings, share my understandings and so on, the more room readers have to feel their own emotions. Presenter: Thank you, Leona. It has been very interesting talking to you. Leona Brown: Thank you.