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 can prepare better for your exams if you change schools. 2. There are more minuses than pluses about changing schools. 3. Your marks can become worse if you change schools. 4. Your experience of changing schools will depend on your personality. 5. Changing schools can be a chance to improve your life. 6. There are a lot of advantages about changing schools. 7. When changing schools it’s hard to leave your past behind.

Speaker A. My parents move a lot because of their jobs, so for me changing schools is not a big deal. I can easily adapt to any new environment, and I study well, so my academic performance is relatively the same regardless of the school I currently attend. I understand it depends a lot on your character traits. I'm sociable, optimistic, and outgoing, so it's easy for me. I guess changing schools can be difficult for an introvert or a very pessimistic person. Speaker B. I have never had to change schools, but I think I wouldn't mind that if I had to. Don't get me wrong, I like my school, but I think a new school means new opportunities, and it must be so exciting. You will meet new teachers, and change your communication circle, and will generally have a chance to look at the world from a different angle. It can also be useful in the future, because you will definitely have to change jobs in the future. Speaker C. I have been attending the same school my entire life and I would hate to change schools. When I watch films about that, usually such films are comedies for teenagers. It's always quite difficult because you meet new people and have to communicate with them and you never know how they will treat you. Maybe it's easy for some people, but I believe most teens will find it very stressful and wouldn't like to have such an experience. Speaker D. I had to change schools once, and I can't say it was a horrible experience. On the contrary, my new teachers and schoolmates were very kind to me. Still, I missed my old school, my old teachers and classmates, and my old school building. When changing schools, you certainly get something new. And probably, it's even much better than what you had before. But you also lose something, and therefore can't help feeling a little bit sad about it. Speaker E. I would hate to change schools, and it's not because I worry about losing my friends or having problems communicating with my peers. The thing is, you will have to take your school finals, and when you change schools, it's always a stress, and your academic performance will certainly get worse. Don't forget that your new school will not necessarily be better in terms of educational opportunities. This is what would worry me if I had to change schools. Speaker F. My parents are thinking of moving to a different part of the city, and I will probably have to change schools because commuting will take me too much time, and they don't want me to waste time, as I'm going to have my final exams next year. I'm really looking forward to going to a new school, because I don't really like the one I attend now, and I hope things will be better in a new school. I don't know which one it will be though, but I hope for the best.

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. I usually ignore what glossy magazines advise. 2. My friends and I are for sports style in clothes. 3. Clothes aren’t a top priority in people’s life. 4. Fashionable clothes can improve your self-esteem. 5. You can judge a person’s character by clothes. 6. It’s important to know how to mix clothes. 7. Some clothes are suitable for any occasion.

Speaker A. My favourite clothes are jeans. I can wear them everywhere, so they are very practical indeed. Our school does not restrict us too much in terms of clothes, so we are free to choose whatever we like as long as our clothes are clean and not vulgar. I lead a very busy life and I like the fact that if I put on jeans in the morning, they are suitable till the end of the day for shopping, walking, hanging out with friends, clubbing and so on. Jeans are universal. Speaker B. I am a passionate follower of fashion, so I like whatever is in fashion now. That is why I buy clothes every month, and my parents are angry with me because of it. But I just cannot help it. I understand I spend too much money on clothes, but they help me look good. If I know I look like a model from a cover of a glossy magazine, I feel confident. My mum says I must think of my own style in clothes, but I think fashion designers do it for me. Speaker C. Some glossy magazines say that sports style in clothes becomes more and more popular. I am not very much into sports, so I don't like sports style in clothes. I prefer the classics. Now there are smart casual clothes. Mind you, smart does not mean uncomfortable. I like clothes in matching colours too, and I will never put on something pink together with something green, even if all the glossy magazines recommend it. My fashion may be conservative, but it looks good. Speaker D. My mum says I should be more creative with the clothes that I choose to put on every morning. I really have a lot of clothes, but when I examine my clothes in the morning, I am usually lost because I don't understand how to combine them. I will ask my mum about it and she will come and help me and I will look good, but this certainly can't last forever. I think I need some special courses where they tell you about the latest fashions and styles of clothes. Speaker E. I honestly don't understand why people pay so much attention to clothes. Okay, everybody likes to look good, but this is certainly not the most important thing. My classmates, both boys and girls, can literally spend hours discussing fashion and looking through glossy magazines, but I think it's a sheer waste of time. In the morning, I put on whatever I have clean and comfortable and suitable to the weather outside, and it's fine for me. Speaker F. Clothes can really tell you much about a person, and I always pay attention to clothes when I meet a person for the first time. People who are organised are usually dressed smartly and neatly. People who lack confidence will choose inconspicuous clothes. On the contrary, confident and bossy people prefer bright colours and the latest fashions. I try to pick clothes to suit the occasion and always consider what image of me my clothes create.

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. Chocolate is a necessary part of a human diet. 2. Healthy habits can help to cut down on sweets. 3. You shouldn’t include sweets in your shopping list. 4. Eating chocolate isn’t the only way to calm down. 5. The desire to eat sweets depends on the season. 6. A happy person never eats too much chocolate. 7. It’s easy to substitute chocolate with healthy options.

Speaker A. Do I like sweets? To be perfectly frank, I've got a sweet tooth. I know I really shouldn't eat so much chocolate and things like that, but what can I do? I just can't help it. It's especially hard when the weather is cold, like in the autumn or in the winter. When the cold wind is blowing or when it's raining, a cup of hot tea and a bar of chocolate are the only things which can lift up my spirits. It's easier in summers when you stick to fruits more. Speaker B. I used to love sweets very much. I couldn't spend a day without chocolate. Then I understood that it was just a way for my body to react to my unhealthy lifestyle. I used to sleep very little because I had a bad habit of playing computer games at night. I felt sleepy in the morning and chocolate just gave me enough energy to get through the day. I stopped staying up late and it became much easier for me to avoid buying another bar of chocolate every day. Speaker C. A couple of years ago I used to eat quite a lot of chocolate. I understood that this was wrong but I had a hard academic year and I needed chocolate to cope with my studies. Then it dawned upon me that it was my brain that needed carbohydrates. And there are plenty more ways to get carbohydrates. Any cereal, for instance, is a perfect source of carbohydrates. And some fruits and vegetables too. I started to eat them instead of chocolate and it worked. Speaker D. In my opinion, eating chocolate is just the easiest way to relieve stress and tension and to get pleasure. There is nothing wrong with it, as long as you don't have any weight or health problems because of eating too much chocolate. You shouldn't forget that sports and hobbies are also the things that bring us joy, and if you dedicate enough time to these activities, your consumption of chocolate will definitely be within reasonable limits. Speaker E. I think our life is so stressful that people need something to fight stress. Still, I don't buy chocolate and refuse a chocolate bar when my friend offers me one. You see, I do yoga and meditate and drink a lot of chamomile tea. Every time I feel I'm upset or tired, I do some breathing techniques and it really helps. I never want chocolate or any other sweets just because I try to find the emotional balance in my daily routine, and I will continue it. Speaker F. If you open the cupboards or the fridge in your kitchen, what will you see there, I wonder? I bet there will be some soda, lots of sweets, biscuits and chocolate bars there. My question is how it turned out to be in your kitchen, and the answer is certainly that you bought it yourself. If you want to cut down on chocolate, just don't buy chocolate. It's as simple as that. Don't even go to the stores with anything sweet in the supermarket. That's 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. Пример ответа: 123456 1. I tell people that yoga is not only about fitness. 2. My initial goals changed while doing yoga. 3. Doctors recognise mental benefits of yoga. 4. Yoga has improved my physical health. 5. Yoga helped me to become a better person. 6. Yoga is a great way to relax and enjoy the present moment. 7. Yoga has no significant benefits for physical health.

Speaker A. I started doing yoga a couple of years ago. At that time, my main reasons for choosing yoga were improving flexibility and overall physical fitness. Then I started to notice that other aspects of doing yoga became more important for me. My instructor says that for most people, their primary reason for doing yoga will change over time. It's because yoga has such a huge influence on both your body and mind. You improve yourself in many ways. Speaker B. When I started doing yoga it wasn't something to my liking, however I had to do it because my doctor said I had to. Step by step I came to notice that the health benefits of yoga are very real. Yes, yoga can increase your flexibility, improve your balance and decrease your cholesterol. As for me, I managed to lose 5 pounds, decrease my blood pressure considerably and lowered my bad cholesterol by 12 points. Isn't it great? Speaker C. I love yoga because it helps me deal with stress. I think practicing yoga isn't about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It's about befriending who we are already. The ground of practice is you or me or whoever we are right now, just as we are. In this way, I can relax with the clarity, the space, the openended awareness that already exists in my mind. I'd love to experience moments of being right here that feel so good. Speaker D. I've been doing yoga for some years already. I think many people treat yoga as a kind of fitness to improve their posture. However, there's philosophy behind this fashionable trend. When people tell me that they want to try yoga but don't because they aren't flexible enough, I tell them yoga isn't about attaining the perfect pose. It's not about being good enough or right. Yoga is about removing any judgement and just discovering who we are now. Speaker E. For me, yoga is not simply a way to solve some of my health problems or relax after a stressful day at school. I think yoga has taught me to be a better and a kinder person. In a culture in which we rush from one day to the next, constantly trying to change our health, body or emotions or to plan our future, yoga opens up the possibility of connecting to the world and feeling better within it. I think I now communicate more effectively thanks to realising it. Speaker F. My parents are psychiatrists. Of course, they are naturally interested in the brain. They got keen on yoga a couple of years ago when they read in some scientific journal that yoga changes the brain. It's funny that while most people intuitively get that yoga reduces depression and anxiety, most people, even physicians and scientists, are typically surprised to find out that yoga can positively influence the brain and can even prevent ageing.

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. We need to wait to be able to travel through time. 2. Time travel is probably impossible. 3. Time travel might be very risky. 4. Time travel may be a chance to live in another epoch. 5. Time travel has more pros than cons. 6. A time machine is a chance to see the future. 7. A time machine can help us learn about our past.

Speaker A. I have recently watched a film about travelling through time, and I wish I could do it myself. If I had a time machine, I would definitely go to the future. I really want to see what our world will look like in 1,000 years. I think life will be great and I just want to see if scientists will be able to cure cancer or will invent all those things we can see in sci-fi movies. I'd take pictures and come back to my time and show these pictures to everybody. Speaker B. If you ask me, I think a time machine is an invention which is potentially very dangerous indeed. First of all, I don't think people should know what the future holds for them. This is my opinion about seeing the future with the help of a time machine. As for travelling back to our past, well, I think anything can change the course of events. Do we know what events might result from going back to the past? Nobody knows it. It's just not safe, I think. Speaker C. If I could travel through time, I think I'd go and see the past. The period when dinosaurs lived, and then the Ice Age, and then how ancient people lived and how the Egyptians built their pyramids, or how Stonehenge was built, and so on. There are so many mysteries around us, and I sometimes think scientists will never find the answers to all the questions that we have about our past, so a time machine may be our only chance to learn the truth. Speaker D. I think people will never be able to travel through time. If you read books about it, you can see that people have been dreaming about it for a long time really. If it were possible, we would already have learnt to do it. There are some things about our universe which will remain mysteries forever, and maybe it is good. Maybe it just should be this way. A time machine can exist only in sci-fi books or movies, but people will never be able to make one. Speaker E. If I knew how to travel through time, I'd go to the past, and probably would never get back to our time. I think life was much better in the past. People were more honest and loyal, I believe. The air and the water were cleaner, there were not so many factories, and the world was safe to live in. Of course, there were more illnesses, and hygiene was a serious problem, but I don't want to go too far to our past, you know, maybe the eighteenth or the nineteenth century. Speaker F. I don't think travelling through time is impossible. Let's see, a hundred years ago, the whole concept of the Internet, smartphones, video calls and instant messaging services was far from looking real. Now any five-year-old can surf the net or use a smartphone. I believe in the future, people will make a time machine because people are curious and they are capable of anything. I don't know if it's going to be good or bad to invent it though.