Imagine that you are doing a project on what is most important about the New Year celebration for Zetlanders. You have found some data on the subject – the results of the opinion polls (see the diagram below). Comment on the data in the diagram and give your opinion on the subject of the project. Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan: – make an opening statement on the subject of the project; – select and report 2––3 facts; – make 1––2 comparisons where relevant; – outline a problem that can arise with celebrating the New Year and suggest a way of solving it; – conclude by giving your opinion on the importance of family celebrations in our lives.

Возможный ответ: The project I am currently working on aims to find out what is most important about the New Year celebration for Zetlanders. I have found a diagram showing the results of a survey on this topic. In this essay, I will analyse the data and provide my opinion on the subject of the project. According to the diagram, the most popular response to the survey question is "Family celebration" (43%), followed by "Holiday atmosphere" (27%). The least frequently chosen aspect is "New Year TV programmes", at only 6%. Comparing the data, it is clear that the percentage of the respondents who choose "Family celebration" as their response is significantly higher than the percentage of those who opt for "Presents" (17%). This is not surprising because New Year is traditionally a time for families to come together and enjoy each other's company. Furthermore, "Holiday atmosphere" (27%) is much more popular than "Special food" (7%), which may indicate that people value the overall festive feeling more than the culinary aspect. Notably, one of the problems that can arise with celebrating the New Year is that some families may feel stressed about organising everything perfectly. A good solution to this problem is to plan ahead, delegate tasks among family members and focus on enjoying the moment rather than worrying about minor details. In conclusion, I believe that family celebrations are very important in our lives because they strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. Everyone should treasure these special moments with their loved ones.

Imagine that you are doing a project on what young Zetlanders know about marine life. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey conducted among young Zetlanders (see the table below). Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project. Write 200-250 words. Use the following plan: – make an opening statement on the subject of the project; – select and report 2-3 facts; – make 1-2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments; – outline a problem that can arise with exploring sea depth and suggest a way of solving it; – conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of studying marine life.

Возможный ответ: The project I am currently working on aims to find out what young Zetlanders know about marine life. I have found a table showing the results of a survey on this topic. In this essay, I will analyse the data and provide my opinion on the subject of the project. According to the table, the most popular response to the question "What sea creature is the smartest?" is "Dolphin" (42%), followed by "Blue whale" (25%). The least frequently chosen option is "Sea lion", at only 5%. Comparing the data, it is clear that the percentage of the respondents who choose "Dolphin" as their response is significantly higher than the percentage of those who opt for "Octopus" (18%). This is not surprising because dolphins are widely known for their intelligence, social behaviour and ability to learn tricks. Furthermore, "Blue whale" (25%) is more popular than "Manta ray" (10%), which may indicate that young people associate intelligence with the size of the animal. Notably, one of the problems that can arise with exploring sea depth is that it is physically challenging and requires expensive equipment. A good solution to this problem is to use modern technology such as remote-operated vehicles and underwater drones to study marine life without putting human lives at risk. In conclusion, I believe that studying marine life is very important because it helps us understand the ocean ecosystem and protect endangered species. Everyone should appreciate the diversity of life beneath the waves.

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. Пример ответа: 123456 1. Fitness at home is a cheap alternative to gyms. 2. Not all sports can be done at home. 3. Exercising at home has a lot of advantages. 4. You can do sports at home if you are strong-willed. 5. Fitness at home has many disadvantages. 6. A gym is the only place where you can do sports. 7. Doing exercise must give you positive emotions.

Speaker A I'm a student and it's hard for me to find the time to go to the gym. It's cheaper to go to the gym in the morning, but I have classes in the morning and evening hours are more expensive. Plus, there are too many people there. So I do sports at home. I bought a couple of DVDs with yoga classes, and I think they are good enough. The instructor on the DVDs explains what to do and how to do it, and this is important not to get an injury while exercising. Speaker B I do think any physical activity must bring you pleasure and satisfaction, otherwise it's pointless to do any sports. As for me, I don't enjoy going to the gym because there are too many people there, so I bought a cycling machine and I do cycling training sessions three or four times a week. I love cycling at home. I switch on a video with some beautiful nature on my laptop and watch it while cycling, imagining that's me in these great places. Speaker C If you ask me, I don't see any point of doing any fitness at home. First of all, there's no motivation to do sports at home like in the gym. In the gym, there are always people watching you, plus instructors, so you can't be lazy there. If you don't like the gym, which is not a rare case, you can still go jogging in the local park, or practice Scandinavian walking, or whatever, but at home you don't have any fresh air and your training sessions are useless. Speaker D I think you can easily do fitness at home and it's a great way to save money. I don't see any reason to pay money for fitness as long as there are free video fitness classes on YouTube. I don't think fitness classes are worth the money they charge, actually. I'm pretty much happy working out at home without any investments into it, and I will spend the money which I have saved on a trip to some interesting place or on a new gadget like a laptop. Speaker E I guess we can work out at home instead of attending a gym without too many problems, but only if you are determined and organized. There are so many distractions at home. It can be a phone call, or somebody's visit, or just anything. At home, there are always so many reasons to relax and just do nothing. You can look around and see that you need to do some housework, for example. That is why I don't do sports at home. I just can't. Speaker F In my opinion, doing sports at home can be a great way out for those people who don't like gyms, or cannot attend them for some reasons. Sorry to say, for me it's not possible because I play football. I need a team for a good training session, and I'm sure you understand why having a proper football training session at home is impossible. So, I envy those people who can just put on a disc and do their exercise to it. As for me, I have to go to the sports club.

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. Пример ответа: 123456 1. Your health may stop you from taking baths. 2. Taking baths is not environmentally friendly. 3. Technical innovations make a shower a great experience. 4. Taking a bath isn’t as wasteful as you may think. 5. Taking showers helps me to stay healthy. 6. Taking a bath is a perfect way to relax. 7. There are both pluses and minuses about baths and showers.

Speaker A. As for me, I'm 100% a bath person. I don't even think that a shower helps you save water. In fact, if it takes you long to shower, you may spend even more water, as every minute spend in the shower waste 10 liters of water, so I don't think that taking a bath is so much worse. Of course, I take showers too, but I usually do it at school after PE lessons or at the gym or when I travel. When at home, I would certainly prefer a hot bath. Speaker B. Well, I know you have to think green and live green, and taking baths isn't supposed to be environmentally friendly, but I just can't help it. I love taking baths. It really helps me to de-stress. You see, I have dozens of bottles with bath foam, essential oils, and salts, and things like that. I also have candles in my bathroom, and I can switch on some instrumental music. All of these things combined help me to have a perfect rest from anything. Speaker C. If you ask me, I think a bath is maybe good for some people, but certainly not for me. A lot of my friends are constantly telling me how much taking a bath helps them to relax, but each and every time I try to take a bath, I feel literally bad. My pulse rate jumps up and I might have a high blood pressure. My doctor says it's not a good idea for me to take baths and I have to stick to showers. I don't mind it really, as I have never found baths pleasant. Speaker D. For me, taking a bath is a rare occasion. I prefer taking showers. I don't know why, but each time I take a bath, it makes me want to sleep. With a shower, I can bring myself into any state. If it's hot, I'll relax, and if it's cold, I'll wake up. I like to take turns to switch hot and cold water. Doctors say it's very useful, and I agree. I always look fresh and energetic and healthy, and I feel the same way. So a shower is an important part of my healthy lifestyle. Speaker E. I can't say who I am, a shower person or a bath person. You see, there are advantages and disadvantages to both showers and baths. With baths, on the one hand, it's much more relaxing for your body and mind, but on the other hand, it's such a waste of water. With showers, you save water, but at the same time, you don't get the same pleasure as from a bath because it's just a part of your daily routine. So it depends on a particular situation. Speaker F. My parents have recently had our bathroom repaired, and we have an amazing shower cabin now. I can't tell you how much I enjoy it. You can listen to music inside while you're taking a shower. The water can be pumped from several directions and you can choose the mode according to your liking. It can even imitate a gentle, tropical rain. With such technologies, taking a shower is fun and healthy and baths can't ever beat it.

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. Пример ответа: 123456 1. The benefits of recycling are questionable. 2. Recycling is an inconvenience. 3. Recycling should be profitable for people. 4. We possess more things than we need. 5. Recycling is about reusing what we have. 6. Recycling is the government’s issue. 7. Wealth allows people not to recycle.

Speaker A. I'll probably get a lot of disagreement, but I'll say that the media pressures us into recycling. While I'm willing to take unwanted clothing and books to the local charity shop, I'm not happy to walk or drive far to take bottles, newspapers, tins, batteries to some collection bank. If there was a collection on my doorstep, I would be happy to comply. But why should we spend time and energy doing it ourselves? I mean, my recycling collection bank is miles away from my home. Speaker B. There is no excuse for not recycling. If you are in the UK, all you have to do is put the stuff in a black box and put it outside every other week. Even the box is given for free. I enjoy recycling. It's not really about saving energy, because it does not, but it's about using things again and again so they don't need to be dumped into a landfill and more trees are not chopped down. Governments also need to make recycling easier. Speaker C. Recycling becomes a good way of life for those who are not too busy. It is what people have done throughout history. There is a saying — waste not, want not. It was only recently that people in developed countries thought they could live without recycling. I believe it's because buying new things is a lot faster than trying to fix the old ones. When money isn't an issue, people prefer to stop by the store and pick up what they need. Speaker D. In some ways I agree that we should recycle, but in others I don't. We separate plastic from paper and metal, but the garbage collection person puts them all into one container. Why do we have different boxes then? When I go shopping, I think of carrier bags. Why can't the shops go back to paper bags like they used to do? Most people don't reuse their plastic bags. When I take my bottles to a recycling centre, I pollute the air with car exhaust fumes. For these reasons, recycling is not worth it. Speaker E. I completely agree with recycling. I think society wastes too much at the moment. I think we should recycle more for our descendants so that there will be enough resources for them. Also, we live in a must-have society, which I am also guilty of. For instance, I own more than 700 DVDs. I rarely watch any of them. They take up unnecessary space in my house and the materials they are made from could have been used for something else. Speaker F. I think more people would recycle if they could get more money from it. If I was able to take, let's say, all my cardboard to a waste recycling centre and they refunded me per kilo of cardboard, I would naturally try to save all my boxes and turn them in. Another positive way forward is for supermarkets to sell products by the kilo into customers’ own containers. There'd be no wasted packaging and the products would be cheaper.