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 8. What does Michelle NOT mention as a way to relax? 1) Playing computer games. 2) Going on a diet. 3) Watching a film.

Presenter: Hello everybody. Today in the studio, we have a world-famous singer and actress, Michelle, with us. Michelle has just turned 50 years old, but she's full of energy and plans about her future work. Hello Michelle. Michelle: Good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me here today. It's a great pleasure for me. Presenter: You have been collaborating with the same songwriters for your entire career. Not many singers can manage that. What's the secret to maintaining a healthy working relationship over such a long stretch of time? Michelle: It's simple — love and respect. These people are gifted, plus they treat what they do very seriously. That kind of attitude is rare, and once you've found it, you don't want to let it go. Presenter: You used to famously suffer from stage fright. Now you look so relaxed while performing. Have you managed to overcome it? Michelle: Years ago, psychotherapy helped me deal with the anxiety. I've also used a tape on excellence to calm my nerves before I perform live. And when I'm really nervous, I say, let go and let God. Presenter: Your life is so busy. How do you keep the balance between work and family? Michelle: This is very difficult, but at the same time it's necessary for any woman, isn't it? I think you just have to do the best you can and at the same time be true to your own artistic needs. If you're not fulfilled and happy, you can't be a good parent to your child. Presenter: You've backed many non-profit organisations and political candidates over the years. What's the strategy behind your philanthropy? Michelle: I follow what's in my heart, and what I feel are urgent, important issues that deserve attention, whether it be after-school programs for underserved kids in Los Angeles, helping to restore arts and music programs in schools, encouraging people to vote, or preserving the Fourth Estate so that we can continue to have journalism that educates the public and holds our leaders accountable. Through my foundation, I make many small grants throughout the year, but I usually have one priority area where a majority of the grant-making is focused. Since 1984, climate change has been the focus, and in the past few years I've added women's health to that list of core priorities. In politics, I support candidates who are consistent with my values and whose policies are in line with the needs of working people as opposed to corporations. Presenter: You recently raised a lot of money for the Women's Heart Centre. How did you go about persuading people to support that cause? Michelle: I just told people the truth about women and heart disease — that it kills more women than men and more women than all cancers combined. People are shocked. Many haven't ever heard the statistics and the facts speak for themselves. Presenter: How do you recharge? Michelle: My stamina comes from my own life force and exercise and diet allow me to keep my energy up. When I want to decompress, I watch movies and play games on my computer. Presenter: You have come a really long way. Which parts of your career have been most satisfying and what, if any, regrets do you have? Michelle: Acting years ago, writing, directing, composing music and designing. I'm very grateful to still have my voice, which has been there to serve me when I want to work, and I am grateful to have such loyal fans who want to come see me perform. Ultimately, I regret not playing all the parts I wanted to play - Juliet and a few more. Presenter: Thank you very much, Michelle.

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 9. What does Michelle regret about her career? 1) Having lost her voice. 2) Missing playing certain roles. 3) Losing fans.

Presenter: Hello everybody. Today in the studio, we have a world-famous singer and actress, Michelle, with us. Michelle has just turned 50 years old, but she's full of energy and plans about her future work. Hello Michelle. Michelle: Good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me here today. It's a great pleasure for me. Presenter: You have been collaborating with the same songwriters for your entire career. Not many singers can manage that. What's the secret to maintaining a healthy working relationship over such a long stretch of time? Michelle: It's simple — love and respect. These people are gifted, plus they treat what they do very seriously. That kind of attitude is rare, and once you've found it, you don't want to let it go. Presenter: You used to famously suffer from stage fright. Now you look so relaxed while performing. Have you managed to overcome it? Michelle: Years ago, psychotherapy helped me deal with the anxiety. I've also used a tape on excellence to calm my nerves before I perform live. And when I'm really nervous, I say, let go and let God. Presenter: Your life is so busy. How do you keep the balance between work and family? Michelle: This is very difficult, but at the same time it's necessary for any woman, isn't it? I think you just have to do the best you can and at the same time be true to your own artistic needs. If you're not fulfilled and happy, you can't be a good parent to your child. Presenter: You've backed many non-profit organisations and political candidates over the years. What's the strategy behind your philanthropy? Michelle: I follow what's in my heart, and what I feel are urgent, important issues that deserve attention, whether it be after-school programs for underserved kids in Los Angeles, helping to restore arts and music programs in schools, encouraging people to vote, or preserving the Fourth Estate so that we can continue to have journalism that educates the public and holds our leaders accountable. Through my foundation, I make many small grants throughout the year, but I usually have one priority area where a majority of the grant-making is focused. Since 1984, climate change has been the focus, and in the past few years I've added women's health to that list of core priorities. In politics, I support candidates who are consistent with my values and whose policies are in line with the needs of working people as opposed to corporations. Presenter: You recently raised a lot of money for the Women's Heart Centre. How did you go about persuading people to support that cause? Michelle: I just told people the truth about women and heart disease — that it kills more women than men and more women than all cancers combined. People are shocked. Many haven't ever heard the statistics and the facts speak for themselves. Presenter: How do you recharge? Michelle: My stamina comes from my own life force and exercise and diet allow me to keep my energy up. When I want to decompress, I watch movies and play games on my computer. Presenter: You have come a really long way. Which parts of your career have been most satisfying and what, if any, regrets do you have? Michelle: Acting years ago, writing, directing, composing music and designing. I'm very grateful to still have my voice, which has been there to serve me when I want to work, and I am grateful to have such loyal fans who want to come see me perform. Ultimately, I regret not playing all the parts I wanted to play - Juliet and a few more. Presenter: Thank you very much, Michelle.

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 Paul at the beginning of the interview? 1) He has worked as a fashion model. 2) He’s planning to finish his acting career. 3) He’s getting too old to perform.

Presenter: Hello, everybody, and welcome to our daily programme 'Stardom'. Today in our studio, we have Paul Lewis, the famous actor. Hello, Paul. Paul: Hello. It's a pleasure being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: You have recently announced that you are going to retire from acting after the completion and release of Runway, a drama of the 1950s London fashion scene. For many, this is sombre news. Can you comment on your decision? Paul: Well, in every person's career, there's a time when enough is enough. I've been acting, both in film and theatre, for over three decades, making Runaway as my last film marks a full circle for me. I'm proud of each and every one of my achievements, from winning the 2007 Academy Award for Best Leading Actor to two Best Actor Oscars, though I've been nominated five times in total. That's enough for one actor, really. Presenter: You have always been admired by people. I wonder if you have ever had a particularly difficult time throughout your career? Paul: No, I had far too easy a time of it in my first year. I'd done very well in Bristol. I'd joined the repertory company of the Bristol Old Vic, which I'd aspired to from the time I first went to the theatre school. I spent a year in the repertory company, playing very interesting parts in good plays. Even now, a lot of my mates have been out of work for a year. Imagine what it's like after three years of training. You have such an intense desire to inflict yourself upon a paying audience. Luckily, it has never happened to me. Presenter: It's always difficult to ask if there is any particular director whom you really would like to work with. Paul: Oh, I know. A lot of my colleagues would say it sounds as if you're asking for work. Well, I admire Scorsese very much. Why pretend otherwise? Of course, I'd like to work with him but it's hardly possible now. Presenter: Many of your films were shot in Paris. Do you know Paris well? Paul: I guess Paris always remains a mystery, no matter how much time you have spent there. Last summer I came back to Paris as a tourist because I wanted to look around, look up for a change instead of looking at my feet. And I did love it. But Paris infuriates me as well because there's something provocative and tantalising about it. It makes me quietly dissatisfied with living in London, though I've just bought a house in London. Presenter: Are you very solitary? Didn't I read that when you were doing one of your films, you took a cabin up in the hills by yourself? Paul: Yes, I did. I don't like to disassociate myself from the people I'm working with, but that was a very particular time. I needed to restore myself, and silence for me is one of the greatest restoratives. And the Blue Ridge Mountains are the most silent place on God's Earth. Presenter: Do you have friends? Have you managed to keep up with friends from school? Paul: Well, if ever you're in London, I'll take you to a football match in Newcross. You can watch Millwall playing and then you'll find out. My old school friends are actually doing rather well as amateur footballers now, but in the past they had a reputation as the most badly behaved supporters in the country. Presenter: Do you have certain heroes or role models? Paul: I have no role models, but there are many heroes. I have an enormous capacity for hero worship — Brando. How can you not worship Brando? I've got many heroines too, like Meryl Streep or Audrey Hepburn. Presenter: Thank you, Paul. It has been a real pleasure talking with you today.

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 4. Which of the following is NOT Paul’s achievement? 1) Academy Award. 2) Two Oscars. 3) World’s best actor.

Presenter: Hello, everybody, and welcome to our daily programme 'Stardom'. Today in our studio, we have Paul Lewis, the famous actor. Hello, Paul. Paul: Hello. It's a pleasure being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: You have recently announced that you are going to retire from acting after the completion and release of Runway, a drama of the 1950s London fashion scene. For many, this is sombre news. Can you comment on your decision? Paul: Well, in every person's career, there's a time when enough is enough. I've been acting, both in film and theatre, for over three decades, making Runaway as my last film marks a full circle for me. I'm proud of each and every one of my achievements, from winning the 2007 Academy Award for Best Leading Actor to two Best Actor Oscars, though I've been nominated five times in total. That's enough for one actor, really. Presenter: You have always been admired by people. I wonder if you have ever had a particularly difficult time throughout your career? Paul: No, I had far too easy a time of it in my first year. I'd done very well in Bristol. I'd joined the repertory company of the Bristol Old Vic, which I'd aspired to from the time I first went to the theatre school. I spent a year in the repertory company, playing very interesting parts in good plays. Even now, a lot of my mates have been out of work for a year. Imagine what it's like after three years of training. You have such an intense desire to inflict yourself upon a paying audience. Luckily, it has never happened to me. Presenter: It's always difficult to ask if there is any particular director whom you really would like to work with. Paul: Oh, I know. A lot of my colleagues would say it sounds as if you're asking for work. Well, I admire Scorsese very much. Why pretend otherwise? Of course, I'd like to work with him but it's hardly possible now. Presenter: Many of your films were shot in Paris. Do you know Paris well? Paul: I guess Paris always remains a mystery, no matter how much time you have spent there. Last summer I came back to Paris as a tourist because I wanted to look around, look up for a change instead of looking at my feet. And I did love it. But Paris infuriates me as well because there's something provocative and tantalising about it. It makes me quietly dissatisfied with living in London, though I've just bought a house in London. Presenter: Are you very solitary? Didn't I read that when you were doing one of your films, you took a cabin up in the hills by yourself? Paul: Yes, I did. I don't like to disassociate myself from the people I'm working with, but that was a very particular time. I needed to restore myself, and silence for me is one of the greatest restoratives. And the Blue Ridge Mountains are the most silent place on God's Earth. Presenter: Do you have friends? Have you managed to keep up with friends from school? Paul: Well, if ever you're in London, I'll take you to a football match in Newcross. You can watch Millwall playing and then you'll find out. My old school friends are actually doing rather well as amateur footballers now, but in the past they had a reputation as the most badly behaved supporters in the country. Presenter: Do you have certain heroes or role models? Paul: I have no role models, but there are many heroes. I have an enormous capacity for hero worship — Brando. How can you not worship Brando? I've got many heroines too, like Meryl Streep or Audrey Hepburn. Presenter: Thank you, Paul. It has been a real pleasure talking with you today.

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 5. What does Paul say about the beginning of his acting career? 1) It had many ups and downs. 2) He was out of work for a year. 3) He can’t remember any failures.

Presenter: Hello, everybody, and welcome to our daily programme 'Stardom'. Today in our studio, we have Paul Lewis, the famous actor. Hello, Paul. Paul: Hello. It's a pleasure being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: You have recently announced that you are going to retire from acting after the completion and release of Runway, a drama of the 1950s London fashion scene. For many, this is sombre news. Can you comment on your decision? Paul: Well, in every person's career, there's a time when enough is enough. I've been acting, both in film and theatre, for over three decades, making Runaway as my last film marks a full circle for me. I'm proud of each and every one of my achievements, from winning the 2007 Academy Award for Best Leading Actor to two Best Actor Oscars, though I've been nominated five times in total. That's enough for one actor, really. Presenter: You have always been admired by people. I wonder if you have ever had a particularly difficult time throughout your career? Paul: No, I had far too easy a time of it in my first year. I'd done very well in Bristol. I'd joined the repertory company of the Bristol Old Vic, which I'd aspired to from the time I first went to the theatre school. I spent a year in the repertory company, playing very interesting parts in good plays. Even now, a lot of my mates have been out of work for a year. Imagine what it's like after three years of training. You have such an intense desire to inflict yourself upon a paying audience. Luckily, it has never happened to me. Presenter: It's always difficult to ask if there is any particular director whom you really would like to work with. Paul: Oh, I know. A lot of my colleagues would say it sounds as if you're asking for work. Well, I admire Scorsese very much. Why pretend otherwise? Of course, I'd like to work with him but it's hardly possible now. Presenter: Many of your films were shot in Paris. Do you know Paris well? Paul: I guess Paris always remains a mystery, no matter how much time you have spent there. Last summer I came back to Paris as a tourist because I wanted to look around, look up for a change instead of looking at my feet. And I did love it. But Paris infuriates me as well because there's something provocative and tantalising about it. It makes me quietly dissatisfied with living in London, though I've just bought a house in London. Presenter: Are you very solitary? Didn't I read that when you were doing one of your films, you took a cabin up in the hills by yourself? Paul: Yes, I did. I don't like to disassociate myself from the people I'm working with, but that was a very particular time. I needed to restore myself, and silence for me is one of the greatest restoratives. And the Blue Ridge Mountains are the most silent place on God's Earth. Presenter: Do you have friends? Have you managed to keep up with friends from school? Paul: Well, if ever you're in London, I'll take you to a football match in Newcross. You can watch Millwall playing and then you'll find out. My old school friends are actually doing rather well as amateur footballers now, but in the past they had a reputation as the most badly behaved supporters in the country. Presenter: Do you have certain heroes or role models? Paul: I have no role models, but there are many heroes. I have an enormous capacity for hero worship — Brando. How can you not worship Brando? I've got many heroines too, like Meryl Streep or Audrey Hepburn. Presenter: Thank you, Paul. It has been a real pleasure talking with you today.