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). Вы услышите запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1231231 A. John and Amanda are going back to school soon. B. Amanda has an elder sister. C. Amanda often works as a volunteer in summer. D. John has traveled to a lot of places. E. Amanda greatly enjoyed her tour around Scotland. F. Amanda has taken many pictures in Scotland. G. Amanda’s tour around Scotland was expensive.

John: Hi Amanda, it's great seeing you. Our summer holidays are coming to an end. Are you looking forward to returning to school? Amanda: Oh, hi John. Well, I'm a bit sad that the summer is almost over. I wish I could have some more time to travel and get some new impressions. John: Well, summers can't last forever, can they? So have you been travelling much? Amanda: Well, my sister and I decided not to go abroad this year. Last summer we took part in a great project in China. Volunteering was great, but this time we decided we just needed some rest, so we booked a tour around Scotland. John: Scotland? I've never been there. In fact, when I leave Birmingham, it's just to go on a school trip to some London museum, or to Spain with my parents. They are so conservative. They love going to Spain, and I can't talk them into choosing another country for their vacation. Amanda: Scotland is amazing! It's breathtaking. I don't have the words to explain to you how much I loved it. John: Oh, what did the tour include? Amanda: To begin with, we stayed in Edinburgh for a week. We explored the city — you know, the castle, the Royal Mile, and the museums. It was amazing. We took it really slowly. We didn't want to hurry. Then we had a three-day tour of some Scottish lakes and castles. It turns out that there are lots of ruins of beautiful Scottish castles there. John: I bet you took a lot of pictures. Amanda: My sister did. You know, I rarely take pictures. I prefer to draw the places I like. I have several sketchbooks full of black and white drawings of Scotland. You should come and see them. John: I'd love to see Loch Ness and Loch Lomond. Did you see the famous Loch Ness Monster? Amanda: Do you believe that legend, John? John: Oh no, Amanda. I'm only joking. What else did your tour include? Amanda: One of the highlights of our tour was a visit to some Scottish islands. We visited the isles of Giga, Iona and Mull. They impressed us greatly with their wild beauty and picturesque landscapes. John: It looks as if you had a wonderful trip. I wish I had been there with you. Amanda: You still have enough time to take the tour. I can give you the phone number of the travel agency. The tour is definitely not cheap, but it's certainly worth the money. John: Thank you, Amanda.

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). Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1231231 A. Lora’s relative lives in Iona. B. Most people in Iona are into tourism. C. Iona has an important religious building. D. Steve is very good at painting. E. Lora has taken many pictures of Iona. F. Lora did a lot of reading while in Iona. G. There is no accommodation for tourists in Iona.

Steve: Hi, Lora. Long time no see. How are you? Lora: Oh, hi, Steve. I'm good, thank you. I've just returned from my trip to Iona. Steve: Iona? I have never heard about that place. Where is it? Lora: Well, Iona is a small island off the western coast of Scotland. My aunt lives there and she invited me to spend several weeks with her during my summer holidays. Steve: Is it a popular tourist destination? Lora: Not really. In fact, I'm not at all surprised you've never heard about it. The local population of Iona is only about one hundred and twenty people. Most of them are involved in traditional farming and crafts like pottery. Summers are a bit livelier though. Steve: So, tourists do go there sometimes? Lora: You know, ecotourism is now very popular and Iona is a perfect place for that. With no public transport and exhaust fumes, good food and nice landscapes, it's a nice place to have some rest from the hustle and bustle of a big city. Steve: Does the island have any points of interest? Lora: It does. The most famous of them is the Iona Abbey. It is one of the oldest Christian religious centres in Western Europe. It was the main point for spreading Christianity all over Scotland and that's why many pilgrims still come to see it. Steve: So it was established in the 6th century then? Lora: Exactly. And in the 8th century, it was first attacked by the Vikings since it was also the centre for copying books. Steve: Does the island have beautiful landscapes? Lora: Iona is so beautiful that there are over 170 artists who have portrayed it. There is even an art book called Iona Portrayed — The Island Through Artists’ Eyes. I bought a copy for myself so you can see it. I know you are interested in painting. It's also a popular location in terms of books. My aunt told me that a lot of books are set in Iona. Steve: Have you read any of them? Your aunt must have at least some of them in her book collection. Lora: I didn't have time to. I spent all my days walking. The atmosphere there is so peaceful and spiritual. It was a real retreat. Steve: Well I'm so happy for you, Lora. Maybe one day I'll visit the island myself. Lora: Why not? There are two small guest houses and a hostel there. Steve: I see. Look, Lora, I've got to go now. I'll drop in at your place to pick up the book, OK? Lora: Yes, OK.

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. Tom is going to see a film with some friends. B. Abbie accepts Tom’s invitation. C. Abbie often plays her instrument. D. Abbie’s elderly neighbour lives alone. E. Tom has never tried playing a musical instrument. F. Abbie plays on her school volleyball team. G. Tom says that he hopes Abbie could go to the cinema with him and his friends some day.

Tom: Hello, Abbie. How are you? Abbie: Hello, Tom. I am well, thank you. Where are you going? Tom: A bunch of guys and I are meeting in ten minutes in front of the Starlight Cinema. We're going to watch the new Star Wars. Do you want to come with us? Abbie: I'd love to, but I can't. I'm sorry. I've got a violin lesson in half an hour. My teacher doesn't like it when I miss my lessons. Tom: Wow, Abbie. I had no idea you were into music. How long have you been playing the violin? Abbie: It'll be five years in September. I have private lessons twice a week, and then I play in the orchestra once a week. Tom: Sounds like a lot of work, Abbie. I don't think I could play a musical instrument. Don't you also have to practice at home every day, in addition to your lessons? Abbie: Sure, Tom. An hour or so a day at least. My poor neighbours have to listen to my violin every day. But now I play well, so they don't mind it so much. The elderly woman next door told me she enjoyed daily live music. It wasn't the case a couple of years ago when I was just beginning to learn. She would come over and complain to my mum that she didn't have peace and quiet because of my violin. Tom: I think my grandmother would invest in earplugs if I played the violin. I've got no musical talent whatsoever. I don't even sing in the shower, you know. Abbie: Have you had any music lessons? Maybe you just haven't tried it, so you don't really know what you're capable of. Tom: My dad has tried to teach me to play the guitar. He's been playing it since childhood, so he thought I should learn to play it as well. But he got impatient very quickly, and with football and swimming, I don't really have time for music, you see. Abbie: That's right. I forgot that you're on our school teams. Well, sport is something I'm not very good at. I've tried to play volleyball, but I miss the ball too often, so the coach sort of told me to try something else instead of the volleyball team. I guess everyone has his or her own talents. Listen, I've got to go now or I'll be late for my lesson and my teacher can't stand my tardiness. So I'll catch you later, alright? Tom: Yep, I've got to run too or I'll miss my movie. Maybe you can come to the cinema with us next time, Abbie, when you have a break in your music lessons. It was good seeing you. Take care. Abbie: You too, Tom. See you later.

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). Вы услышите запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1231231 A. John and Sandra live in the UK. B. John is pessimistic about the weather for the next week. C. Sandra’s parents travel very often. D. It’s Sandra’s first visit to Thailand. E. The best time to visit the floating markets is the midday. F. Sandra’s mother didn’t buy anything in Bangkok. G. John thinks it’s not worth going to Bangkok’s markets.

John: Hi Sandra, I haven't seen you for ages. You've got such a nice tan. Where have you been? Sandra: Oh, hi John. Thanks for the compliment. I thought you knew I was in Thailand. I came back only yesterday. John: What a contrast it must be in terms of the weather. Sandra: Yes, it's rainy here in London. When is it going to stop, I wonder? John: The weather forecast is not very promising, I'm afraid. It says it's going to rain for a week or so. Sandra: Oh God! John: At least you've soaked up some sun in Thailand. So tell me everything about your trip. Did you go with your parents? Sandra: Of course. My mum loves the seaside holidays, you know. So she chose Thailand this time. The sandy beaches there are just perfect, and the sea is so warm and calm. John: Oh, Sandra, I'll never believe you were lying on the beach all the time. Did you see any places of interest in Thailand? Sandra: Well, I couldn't travel around much because my parents wouldn't let me do it. The only trip they agreed to was a trip to Bangkok. John: So what did you think of Bangkok? Sandra: It's the capital of Thailand. In my opinion, it's a city of contrast. I was impressed with its tall glass buildings. But behind them, you will see the life of the locals, much like it would have been a hundred years ago or something. I mean the canals, of course. John: The canals? Does Bangkok have any canals? Sandra: Yes. They were built in the middle of the nineteenth century, and they are home to many Thai people who live and work there. As for me, I especially liked the floating markets there. John: That sounds very interesting. What are these floating markets like? Sandra: Oh, they are fascinating places. Very colourful indeed. There are four such markets in Bangkok, as far as I remember. They are very noisy places. You must come early, like 6am, because when the buses with tourists come, it becomes overcrowded, so it's best to shop early. John: Did you buy anything there? Sandra: I bought some tropical fruit and local food, just to feel the atmosphere of this place. But they sell not only food, but also hats, silk dresses, shirts and whatnot. My mum bought a pink silk dress. John: Thank you for your story, Sandra. The floating markets in Bangkok seem to be a perfect place to feel the spirit of Thailand.

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. Anna has just had some good news. B. Bill and Anna have been friends for a year. C. Anna’s dog Rover was stolen a year ago. D. Anna’s family didn’t try to find Rover. E. Bill has watched many films about dogs. F. Rover is in bad shape right now. G. Bill has a younger brother.

Bill: Hi, Anna. Oh, you look so happy. You're beaming. I wonder why. Anna: Oh, hi Bill. It's good to see you. Well, you know what? My mum has just phoned me. She says my dog has just come back. It's wonderful! Bill: Do you have a dog? I didn't know that. Anna: Well, I had a dog a year ago, and we've known each other for half a year only. So. I guess you can't know I had a dog. Bill: Right, so you had a dog and then it ran away, didn't it? Anna: Well, actually, Rover disappeared from our garden last summer. My mum believes it was stolen, but we can't know it for sure. Maybe it was just chasing a cat and got lost. One minute it was playing in the garden, and the next minute it was gone. Anyway, we were so upset when it happened. We've been missing our Rover. Bill: Of course you have. Dogs are very friendly creatures, and you fall in love with them quickly and easily. Did you look for it? Anna: Sure. We immediately began a full-scale search for it. You know, we posted its photos and asked everybody in the neighbourhood, but Rover was nowhere to be found. Bill: Oh, poor thing. It's always hard to look for lost pets, even if you offer money for any information about them. Anna: And now Rover's back. They say dogs are very clever and can find their way home, even if they have to cover a long distance to find their master. There must be a grain of truth in such stories then. Bill: Yes, when you are watching a film like Away Home, you know, you kind of find it hard to believe it's a true story. But the example of Rover certainly proves such things can happen. How is it now? Anna: Well, Mum says it's lost a lot of weight and looks horribly dirty, but that's not important. We'll take it to the vet to check its health and wash it and feed it. Bill: Well, I'm sure in a couple of weeks Rover will be fit and well. I'd like to see it. I love dogs very much. Anna: Why don't you get your own dog then, Bill? Bill: I wish I could get one, but I can't. My brother is allergic to dogs, sorry to say. Anna: Oh, then of course you can come to my place. Will the weekend suit you? I think Rover needs some peace and quiet for a couple of days. At the weekend, we can take it to the park and play with it. Bill: It sounds great, Anna. I'll give you a call on Friday evening then. Anna: It's a date.