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. Scotland is a land full of legends. 2. There are no reasons to go to Scotland. 3. Scotland attracts visitors with its culture. 4. One can love Scotland for its beautiful nature. 5. Kilts are the best souvenirs from Scotland. 6. Scotland is a great place to learn history. 7. Scotland offers its visitors delicious foo

Speaker A. Although I was born in Scotland, I've been living in Birmingham for a long time. I still go to Scotland from time to time. My friends don't understand why I love going to Scotland so much. Being raised predominantly in an urban area, they don't understand how gorgeous Scottish landscapes are. Scotland has stunning rivers and lakes, and Scottish mountains can just take your breath away. You can go on a hike and admire what you see for days on end. Speaker B. My uncle lives in Scotland, and I try to visit him whenever I can. We travel to various places of interest there. Scotland has so many of them. There are ruins of ancient castles and fields of fierce battles, and I love to wander there, imagining what it was really like back then. I close my eyes, and it seems to me I can see the Scottish knights on horseback. My uncle tells me a lot of exciting stories from the past, and I remember them much better than our school lessons. Speaker C. I love Scotland. There are so many beautiful and mysterious stories connected with this country. Some of them are connected with kings and queens of the past, while others tell us about various mythical creatures, like Nessie. I think everybody has heard about this water monster. Some people even claim to have seen it, and I tend to think it is true. Some scientists think there is more than one monster there. Wouldn't it be great to solve this puzzle one day? Speaker D. I think people love Scotland for different reasons. Some of them adore Scottish history while others explore its beautiful nature. As for me, I love Scotland too. My roommate comes from Scotland and I sometimes spend a day or two there at his parents’ place. We usually go to a pub or restaurant because Scottish national cuisine just makes my mouth water. My personal favorite is certainly haggis, though scones and soups are also great. Speaker E. If you ask me, I think all those stories about Scotland as a beautiful country full of ancient castles and mysterious legends is just an exaggeration. I went on a tour to Scotland and I wasn't impressed at all. All those ruins are just ruins. Most of them are in a terrible state. I must say, Scottish food is too greasy for me. As for all those legends like the one of the water monster Nessie, well, honestly, I don't think a sensible person can believe such stuff. Speaker F. In my opinion, going to Scotland is a must for everybody. Where else will you see so many amazing things? If you are more about art, you can go to the Scottish National Gallery. Edinburgh Castle will enable you to see many things you will see nowhere else. Finally, there are men in kilts and they play the bagpipes. It produces a lasting impression on tourists. Scottish traditions, food and architecture are unforgettable, so don't miss a chance to go there.

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. You should spend only what you have. 2. Think carefully before buying something. 3. Don’t spend all the money you have earned. 4. Saving money is a useless thing. 5. You can save money by shopping online. 6. Analyzing your expenses is a way to save money. 7. There are many reasons to save money.

Speaker A. I've been working part-time for two years already. When I got my first salary, I started thinking about saving money. I mean, when you have some money on your hands, it's so hard to resist the temptation to buy something I've found a great way-out window shopping. Every time I think I want to buy something I go window shopping without any money on me. In most cases it turns out. I don't really need this thing after all, it really helps. Speaker B. In my opinion, Internet shopping is a great way to save money. First of all, there are so many Internet shops which offer what you need so you can easily compare their offers and find a real bargain. Secondly, such shops offer better prices than ordinary retailers in general. So, I order most things on the Internet, including books, clothes and shoes, groceries and whatnot. It's quick, it's convenient and it's cheap. What can be better? I like it. Speaker C. I know a person who is addicted to shopping. She has some financial problems because of it sometimes. I often tell her that she must control her expenses and plan her budget and stick to the plan. She says she can do it for a month or so, but then she goes on another shopping spree. I think she needs to think about why she does it. There must be some reason for compulsive shopping. If she finds it, it will be easier for her to control her behaviour. Speaker D. As for me, I have a credit card but I never use it. I think the more we use it, the more we spend. Banks monitor what we buy and how much we spend and then you come across some targeted advertisements and you buy something you don't really need. I try to pay cash because for me cash is real money, and the money on your credit card is kind of virtual money. And maybe it sounds strange but I think it's like we don't have this money in real life. Speaker E. I work as a babysitter for my neighbours. Generally, it's four or five evenings a week, because I'm very good with babies. I spend what I earn on clothes and entertainment, but I always put aside exactly 20% of what I have earned. My father taught me this strategy. He says it's a good way of saving money, and saving money is necessary, because anything can happen, and you need to be ready for it. I think I'll do the same when I work full-time. Speaker F. In my opinion there is no reason to save money. We live only once after all. If I get some money as a present or when I earn some money, I spend it right away. I love going to cafes and I also love drawing and painting and this is quite an expensive hobby so I spend quite a lot of money on buying paper and brushes and paints. Prices go up all the time, so I don't see any reason why you should spend £10 today on what cost £8 yesterday.

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. Gifts from young children bring joy. 2. Christmas day is nothing special. 3. Exotic location makes Christmas memorable. 4. Christmas is mainly about gift giving. 5. Adults could still enjoy some magic getting presents. 6. Christmas away from family can be enjoyable. 7. The bigger family, the bigger fun.

Speaker A. Holiday or no holiday, if I have a business deal going on, I work. At Christmas, for example, I’m 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’m 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 nothing 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 organises 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 barbecue. 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!

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. With a uniform it is easier to get ready for school in the morning. 2. The discussion about school uniforms has a long history. 3. There are too many disadvantages about a school uniform. 4. School uniforms are a way to save your family’s money. 5. The importance of the uniform may be realized after leaving school. 6. You can always find a way to look innovative. 7. University students never get worried about uniforms.

Speaker A. My mum used to tell me that school should be schools and not fashion shows when I was attending my school. At that time, I had little or no knowledge of what she was actually trying to say. I was usually like, what is wrong in wearing my baggy jeans at school? Like any other teenager, I had this extremely carefree attitude, which made me not the greatest advocate for school uniforms. Now, being a freshman, I understand I was wrong. Speaker B. I am totally against wearing uniforms at school. Firstly, I think it undermines students’ ability to think creatively and doesn't let them express their individuality. Secondly, uniforms are culturally incorrect, especially in countries like the USA, Canada and the UK where people from different cultures live, or at least try to live in harmony. I think kids should not look like clones of one another, and what suits one person will be bad for another. Speaker C. Our history teacher told us an interesting thing about uniforms the other day. Believe it or not, the debate whether there should be uniform at school or not began in the 19th century. I think people generally tend to mess up with traditional things and create something totally new. Yes, this is innovation, I know, but too much of it in everything is wrong. It is the blend of traditional values and innovative techniques that we want. Speaker D. A lot of my classmates say that wearing a school uniform is boring. Well, I do see that the idea of wearing the same colour and style every day to school actually is boring. But I think there are numerous different ways students can add their personal touch to school uniforms, like a different hairstyle, use of a cool nail polish, or the addition of accessories such as buttons, socks, scarves, and the list can just go on. It's easy and creative and cool. Speaker E. As for me, I love designer clothes, but not the fact that they are pretty expensive. I hate to think of what I am going to wear tomorrow for school. Plus, girls usually remember what their classmates wear every day, so they always need something new. I belong to a middle-class family, so I don't really want my parents to spend a fortune on my clothes. School uniforms can considerably cut down the expenses of my family, so I'm OK with uniforms. Speaker F. Our school has recently introduced a uniform, and I honestly like it. It may look dull, but believe me or not, I do find that getting dressed in the morning is fine if you know what you have to wear. This can help me get ready in the morning quickly, and lessen the chances of missing school. I think one of the best things about uniforms is that you don't have to worry about matching outfits and what goes with your trousers or anything.

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. Russian nature really attracts foreign tourists. 2. Practicing Russian is a reason to visit the country. 3. Russia can offer green style holidays for tourists. 4. Small towns in Russia are as good as big cities. 5. Visiting Russia can help me with my future career. 6. You can do many sports while on holiday in Russia. 7. Tourists visit Russia because of its cultural heritage

Speaker A. You see, it has always been my dream to visit Russia. I'm a future artist and I study at the art school. That's the reason why I want to go to Russia. The thing is, there are so many Russian painters both in the past and present, and their pictures are a must-see for anyone who is an aspiring painter. I'll love to see the Tretyakov Gallery and the Hermitage. Watching the originals of these masterpieces may give me some hints about my future works. Speaker B. I have planned a trip around Russia, from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad. I know this is such a huge distance to cover and it's quite a challenge because of the difference in climate in the regions. I'm going to pass, and because I don't know any Russian, well maybe just a couple words. What I want to see is the Russian nature, the Baikal or the Urals. I'm not very much into arts and architecture. In Russia, I hope to take the best landscape photos ever. Speaker C. When I tell my friends that I'm going to spend my next summer holiday in Russia, they feel very skeptical about that because they know Russia is such a cold country. I've been learning Russian for a while, and though I'm not planning to connect my future career with the language, I'm still very much interested in it. I have a penpal in Russia who is eager to put me up and be my guide for a couple of weeks, so why not? Speaker D. I regularly visit Russia because some of my relatives still live there in really different parts of the country. Of course, I've been to Moscow and St. Petersburg, and I was impressed by the beauty of these two major cities in Russia, but I love smaller places, like faraway towns where life is not as busy and hectic as in the capitals. Provincial places in Russia are just charmingly beautiful, sometimes still with wooden houses, peaceful and quiet. Speaker E. I love Russia and most of all I love Sochi. This city was chosen as a host city for the Winter Olympics 2014. Not by chance, I must say. It's stunning in both winter and in summer. I'm a sportsman, you see, and I love many kinds of sports from skiing and snowboarding to swimming. Sochi is perfect for any of and the landscapes are just gorgeous. The hotels are clean and comfortable, so for me, Sochi is a number one destination for active rest. Speaker F. I've never been to Russia, but some of my friends have, and they loved every minute of it. You see, my friends and I lead a green life. We are vegetarians and things like that. In terms of eco-holidays, Russia seems the best choice, as it has such territories as the Baikal, with fresh clean air, where the nature is truly unique. Russia is perfect for hiking and camping. Next year I'm planning to join my friends in their trip to the Russian Far East.