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 6. Peter does NOT mention asking new acquaintances about their … 1) sleeping routine. 2) ambitions and interests. 3) success stories.

Presenter: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our daily radio programme, 'People and Relationships'. Today, we continue to speak about building friendship, and our honoured guest today is Peter Gray, the famous psychologist and blogger. Hello, Peter. Peter: Good morning. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: Peter, what do you think is the most important thing to do for people when they are trying to make new friends? Peter: I would say it is opening your heart to the person you are trying to make friends with. Going out together is not so important as being sincere. Having much in common is not as important as believing in the goodness of others. You can't form any connection if you mistrust others or you are fearful that things won't work out. It'll send the wrong vibes and cause them to close off their hearts to you too. Presenter: That can't be a very easy thing to do. Do you do it yourself? Peter: Absolutely. One simple example is how I open myself to all of you fully on my blog, and in return I attract readers who are genuine, supportive and kind. I'm not sure about other communities online, but I know my blog readers exude authenticity and love. I know that because I can feel the warmth from all of them in their emails, comments or messages. Presenter: How can we get to know the person as an individual better? You can easily do it by asking questions. Here are some questions to consider. You may ask about jobs and hobbies, past achievements and upcoming goals and priorities, values, dreams, passions and things like that. Even if a person gives you quite a superficial answer, it will still tell you a lot about them. Presenter: What is the most common mistake we make while meeting new people? Peter: Some people try to change themselves to make new friends and this is totally wrong. In fact, that's the worst thing you can do. I mean, it may be great initially to get those new friends but the friendship was established with you being a different person. In the long run, it'll be tiring to uphold a new image and, in the end, your new friends will feel cheated because you are not the person they befriended. Presenter: So the best thing is just being yourself, isn't it? Peter: That's exactly what I mean. That way, potential new friends will know you as you and they'll use that to decide if they want to take the friendship a step further. It's all about being you. The truest friendships are built with both parties accepting each other for who they are. Presenter: Supposing you've made a new friend. How does one develop this friendship? Peter: A friendship is a supportive union between two people. Is there anything you can help your friends with? However, when you help your friends, don't do so with the expectation of being helped next time. Rather, help unconditionally. Treat them with emotional generosity. Give because you want to, not because you feel obliged to. I find that the satisfaction I get from helping others and knowing they are better off is a reward greater than anything I can get in return. Presenter: Modern people are busy and find it hard to maintain the friendship. What would you say about this problem? Peter: I think we should make a conscious effort to stay in touch. Ask your friends out every once in a while. There's no need to meet up every few days or once a week. Catching up once a month or once every few months might be sufficient. The strength of your relationship is not measured by how frequently you meet. Presenter: Thank you very much, Peter. Peter: Thank you.

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 7. According to Peter, why is it wrong to adapt to a new group of friends? 1) Your personality will eventually change. 2) Your real self will show up sooner or later. 3) Your new friends will cheat on you.

Presenter: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our daily radio programme, 'People and Relationships'. Today, we continue to speak about building friendship, and our honoured guest today is Peter Gray, the famous psychologist and blogger. Hello, Peter. Peter: Good morning. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: Peter, what do you think is the most important thing to do for people when they are trying to make new friends? Peter: I would say it is opening your heart to the person you are trying to make friends with. Going out together is not so important as being sincere. Having much in common is not as important as believing in the goodness of others. You can't form any connection if you mistrust others or you are fearful that things won't work out. It'll send the wrong vibes and cause them to close off their hearts to you too. Presenter: That can't be a very easy thing to do. Do you do it yourself? Peter: Absolutely. One simple example is how I open myself to all of you fully on my blog, and in return I attract readers who are genuine, supportive and kind. I'm not sure about other communities online, but I know my blog readers exude authenticity and love. I know that because I can feel the warmth from all of them in their emails, comments or messages. Presenter: How can we get to know the person as an individual better? You can easily do it by asking questions. Here are some questions to consider. You may ask about jobs and hobbies, past achievements and upcoming goals and priorities, values, dreams, passions and things like that. Even if a person gives you quite a superficial answer, it will still tell you a lot about them. Presenter: What is the most common mistake we make while meeting new people? Peter: Some people try to change themselves to make new friends and this is totally wrong. In fact, that's the worst thing you can do. I mean, it may be great initially to get those new friends but the friendship was established with you being a different person. In the long run, it'll be tiring to uphold a new image and, in the end, your new friends will feel cheated because you are not the person they befriended. Presenter: So the best thing is just being yourself, isn't it? Peter: That's exactly what I mean. That way, potential new friends will know you as you and they'll use that to decide if they want to take the friendship a step further. It's all about being you. The truest friendships are built with both parties accepting each other for who they are. Presenter: Supposing you've made a new friend. How does one develop this friendship? Peter: A friendship is a supportive union between two people. Is there anything you can help your friends with? However, when you help your friends, don't do so with the expectation of being helped next time. Rather, help unconditionally. Treat them with emotional generosity. Give because you want to, not because you feel obliged to. I find that the satisfaction I get from helping others and knowing they are better off is a reward greater than anything I can get in return. Presenter: Modern people are busy and find it hard to maintain the friendship. What would you say about this problem? Peter: I think we should make a conscious effort to stay in touch. Ask your friends out every once in a while. There's no need to meet up every few days or once a week. Catching up once a month or once every few months might be sufficient. The strength of your relationship is not measured by how frequently you meet. Presenter: Thank you very much, Peter. Peter: Thank you.

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. In Peter’s opinion, when helping friends one should … 1) count on some help in return. 2) ask first if they need any help. 3) be generous and selfless.

Presenter: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our daily radio programme, 'People and Relationships'. Today, we continue to speak about building friendship, and our honoured guest today is Peter Gray, the famous psychologist and blogger. Hello, Peter. Peter: Good morning. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: Peter, what do you think is the most important thing to do for people when they are trying to make new friends? Peter: I would say it is opening your heart to the person you are trying to make friends with. Going out together is not so important as being sincere. Having much in common is not as important as believing in the goodness of others. You can't form any connection if you mistrust others or you are fearful that things won't work out. It'll send the wrong vibes and cause them to close off their hearts to you too. Presenter: That can't be a very easy thing to do. Do you do it yourself? Peter: Absolutely. One simple example is how I open myself to all of you fully on my blog, and in return I attract readers who are genuine, supportive and kind. I'm not sure about other communities online, but I know my blog readers exude authenticity and love. I know that because I can feel the warmth from all of them in their emails, comments or messages. Presenter: How can we get to know the person as an individual better? You can easily do it by asking questions. Here are some questions to consider. You may ask about jobs and hobbies, past achievements and upcoming goals and priorities, values, dreams, passions and things like that. Even if a person gives you quite a superficial answer, it will still tell you a lot about them. Presenter: What is the most common mistake we make while meeting new people? Peter: Some people try to change themselves to make new friends and this is totally wrong. In fact, that's the worst thing you can do. I mean, it may be great initially to get those new friends but the friendship was established with you being a different person. In the long run, it'll be tiring to uphold a new image and, in the end, your new friends will feel cheated because you are not the person they befriended. Presenter: So the best thing is just being yourself, isn't it? Peter: That's exactly what I mean. That way, potential new friends will know you as you and they'll use that to decide if they want to take the friendship a step further. It's all about being you. The truest friendships are built with both parties accepting each other for who they are. Presenter: Supposing you've made a new friend. How does one develop this friendship? Peter: A friendship is a supportive union between two people. Is there anything you can help your friends with? However, when you help your friends, don't do so with the expectation of being helped next time. Rather, help unconditionally. Treat them with emotional generosity. Give because you want to, not because you feel obliged to. I find that the satisfaction I get from helping others and knowing they are better off is a reward greater than anything I can get in return. Presenter: Modern people are busy and find it hard to maintain the friendship. What would you say about this problem? Peter: I think we should make a conscious effort to stay in touch. Ask your friends out every once in a while. There's no need to meet up every few days or once a week. Catching up once a month or once every few months might be sufficient. The strength of your relationship is not measured by how frequently you meet. Presenter: Thank you very much, Peter. Peter: Thank you.

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 Peter advise the listeners to do to support a friendship? 1) To meet friends as often as possible. 2) To share the events of your life with friends. 3) To invite friends out from time to time.

Presenter: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our daily radio programme, 'People and Relationships'. Today, we continue to speak about building friendship, and our honoured guest today is Peter Gray, the famous psychologist and blogger. Hello, Peter. Peter: Good morning. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: Peter, what do you think is the most important thing to do for people when they are trying to make new friends? Peter: I would say it is opening your heart to the person you are trying to make friends with. Going out together is not so important as being sincere. Having much in common is not as important as believing in the goodness of others. You can't form any connection if you mistrust others or you are fearful that things won't work out. It'll send the wrong vibes and cause them to close off their hearts to you too. Presenter: That can't be a very easy thing to do. Do you do it yourself? Peter: Absolutely. One simple example is how I open myself to all of you fully on my blog, and in return I attract readers who are genuine, supportive and kind. I'm not sure about other communities online, but I know my blog readers exude authenticity and love. I know that because I can feel the warmth from all of them in their emails, comments or messages. Presenter: How can we get to know the person as an individual better? You can easily do it by asking questions. Here are some questions to consider. You may ask about jobs and hobbies, past achievements and upcoming goals and priorities, values, dreams, passions and things like that. Even if a person gives you quite a superficial answer, it will still tell you a lot about them. Presenter: What is the most common mistake we make while meeting new people? Peter: Some people try to change themselves to make new friends and this is totally wrong. In fact, that's the worst thing you can do. I mean, it may be great initially to get those new friends but the friendship was established with you being a different person. In the long run, it'll be tiring to uphold a new image and, in the end, your new friends will feel cheated because you are not the person they befriended. Presenter: So the best thing is just being yourself, isn't it? Peter: That's exactly what I mean. That way, potential new friends will know you as you and they'll use that to decide if they want to take the friendship a step further. It's all about being you. The truest friendships are built with both parties accepting each other for who they are. Presenter: Supposing you've made a new friend. How does one develop this friendship? Peter: A friendship is a supportive union between two people. Is there anything you can help your friends with? However, when you help your friends, don't do so with the expectation of being helped next time. Rather, help unconditionally. Treat them with emotional generosity. Give because you want to, not because you feel obliged to. I find that the satisfaction I get from helping others and knowing they are better off is a reward greater than anything I can get in return. Presenter: Modern people are busy and find it hard to maintain the friendship. What would you say about this problem? Peter: I think we should make a conscious effort to stay in touch. Ask your friends out every once in a while. There's no need to meet up every few days or once a week. Catching up once a month or once every few months might be sufficient. The strength of your relationship is not measured by how frequently you meet. Presenter: Thank you very much, Peter. Peter: Thank you.

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 is the essence of Alice’s punctuation theory of screenwriting? 1) You should be careful with punctuation in your text. 2) Each part of a script should contain a certain focus. 3) There must be more questions than answers in a story.

Presenter: Hello everybody and welcome to our weekly programme, 'A Writer's Workshop'. Today in our studio we have Alice Smith, a writer and a screenwriter who has worked for the best studios in Hollywood. Good afternoon, Alice. Alice: Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me. It's a pleasure being here. Presenter: In your recent book on writing you speak about the so-called punctuation theory of screenwriting. Could you please explain to us what that is? Alice: Sure, you kind of divide the script into parts. The end of part one ends with a question mark, I mean the major dramatic question or what the protagonist wants has been established. The end of part two ends with an exclamation point, some unexpected or surprising piece of new information that launches the story further. Part three ends with a period which is the resolution or how the major dramatic question has been answered. Presenter: In your book you also discuss character motivation and how conflict is the soul of dialogue. Can you tell us about this? Alice: In real life, we try to avoid conflict. We want to have pleasant, friendly conversations with friends and strangers alike. In a screenplay, watching nice people have nice conversations is boring. A screenwriter can't just have her characters talking. They have to be talking about something that's at stake in a scene. Presenter: What exercise do you recommend for writers to improve their dialogues? Alice: The best exercises to practice writing conflict are to put two characters in a situation where one person wants something and the other doesn't want to give it to him. Try writing a five or ten-page two-character script with only these two characters. Another good one is to have two people who hate each other get stuck in an elevator. Presenter: What is your favourite room in your home? Alice: My favourite room is my office. It's where I feel most creative. I'm surrounded by books, photographs, pictures, my computer and things I've accumulated over the years that are a comfort to me. I like to feel I'm in a safe place when I write. Presenter: What are some of your current and future projects that you can share with us? Alice: I'm currently working on a screenplay and a new political parody. Presenter: Can you tell us about the Future of Story conference coming up in Los Angeles and what your role is? Alice: The Future of Story conference is for screenwriting what WrestleMania is to professional wrestling. A bunch of authors of popular books on the business will be gathered in one place. I'll be participating in one of the panels. Presenter: What are the benefits for writers attending this conference? Alice: Well, being able to meet and talk to authors of books they have read or heard about is important because it puts a human presence to the words. I've gone to events like Listen the Past as a young writer and met and talked with authors I read and admired. I still recall talking with Harlan Ellison and Dean Arconce. Presenter: Tell us the unique opportunities writers have for networking at this upcoming conference. Alice: Besides meeting and talking with authors, events like this bring kindred spirits and like minds together. Screenwriters from all over the country will be there. Friendships form and even new collaborations too. Presenter: Thank you, Alice, for talking with us today. Alice: I've had some great teachers when I was starting out. It's very gratifying to share what I learnt from them, as well as what I've experienced along the way.