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. Sam learned to play the guitar because he wanted to … 1) follow in his father’s steps. 2) impress his family. 3) show respect for his father.

Presenter: Hello everyone and welcome to our 'Great Outdoors' programme once again. I am happy to present our guest, Sam Wilkinson, the owner of a successful business. Welcome Sam. Sam: Good afternoon. I am very excited to be here as I listen to your programme every Saturday. It is a privilege for me to be invited. Presenter: Thank you. We are glad you could come. Our listeners are usually outdoor lovers, so naturally, they would like to know more about your business. Tell us about it, please. Sam: Well, I make wooden boats. They are mostly custom-made boats. It's like when you decide you want to own a boat, you come to me and ask for a design. I first make a small-size model for you and then, if you approve, I build a real size one. You choose your style, your size and your colour and I make it for you. Simple as that. Presenter: I see. Before calling you to the studio, I've looked at some of the boat photos on your website. They are so different and each so unique. It's amazing. Where and how did you come up with the idea of making wooden boats? Sam: Well, I've been really fond of fishing since childhood, and when I was a teenager, my neighbour gave me a part-time job at his woodshop. I became very skilled at woodwork and found myself really enjoying it, but I just didn't know how to apply the skill. When I got older, I worked for a while as a fishing guide and then it dawned on me that I could make my own boats and use them for fishing. That's when I seriously looked into this business. Presenter: Was it your father that introduced you to fishing? Sam: My father was a blues songwriter. He was always on the road, and my mum was working, so every summer I was dumped at my grandma's house. She had a farmhouse and lots of land. There was a big river next to her house — that's where I learned all about nature and became who I really am. I was super happy to be out there. When I started fishing, I liked it so much that I was focused on that one thing and became very good at it. Presenter: It is amazing that the love for fishing has led you to your own boat-building business. But you mentioned that your father was a songwriter. How did it feel to be a son of a famous person? Sam: It was quite interesting. My dad was often on the road and I missed him, but I got to spend some time with him and that was great. I know all of his songs and I have taught myself to play the guitar as a tribute to my father. I felt he deserved that from me. But I wouldn't want his life for myself or my family. Everyone chooses his own path. Presenter: That is very true. I know you have a son too. Are you planning to introduce him to your business when he's a bit older? Sam: Sure, he already sails the boats with me when possible, and I take him to the shop to help me with some work. He can do some small jobs, you know. It is good to teach your son to work with his own hands. There is so much satisfaction in the end product. I hope he grows in his skill with each day. Presenter: That is great, Sam. One last question for you today. Tell us, please, about your favourite thing to do. Sam: Fishing, of course, as I've mentioned before. I am a fanatic. I take my dog, Foxy, take my fishing rod, my favourite boat that I made myself, and go out on the river for half a day. I catch fish and let them go, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy the scenery. There is no one out there, usually, so I can enjoy the peace and quiet. Presenter: Sounds really tranquil. Maybe I will order a boat from you and go out fishing more often. This studio can get pretty hot in the summer. Sam, thank you so much for coming out. It was great getting to know you a little. Good luck!

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 Speaking about introducing his son to his business, Sam says that he … 1) has already begun doing this. 2) doesn’t plan to do this. 3) will do it in a few years.

Presenter: Hello everyone and welcome to our 'Great Outdoors' programme once again. I am happy to present our guest, Sam Wilkinson, the owner of a successful business. Welcome Sam. Sam: Good afternoon. I am very excited to be here as I listen to your programme every Saturday. It is a privilege for me to be invited. Presenter: Thank you. We are glad you could come. Our listeners are usually outdoor lovers, so naturally, they would like to know more about your business. Tell us about it, please. Sam: Well, I make wooden boats. They are mostly custom-made boats. It's like when you decide you want to own a boat, you come to me and ask for a design. I first make a small-size model for you and then, if you approve, I build a real size one. You choose your style, your size and your colour and I make it for you. Simple as that. Presenter: I see. Before calling you to the studio, I've looked at some of the boat photos on your website. They are so different and each so unique. It's amazing. Where and how did you come up with the idea of making wooden boats? Sam: Well, I've been really fond of fishing since childhood, and when I was a teenager, my neighbour gave me a part-time job at his woodshop. I became very skilled at woodwork and found myself really enjoying it, but I just didn't know how to apply the skill. When I got older, I worked for a while as a fishing guide and then it dawned on me that I could make my own boats and use them for fishing. That's when I seriously looked into this business. Presenter: Was it your father that introduced you to fishing? Sam: My father was a blues songwriter. He was always on the road, and my mum was working, so every summer I was dumped at my grandma's house. She had a farmhouse and lots of land. There was a big river next to her house — that's where I learned all about nature and became who I really am. I was super happy to be out there. When I started fishing, I liked it so much that I was focused on that one thing and became very good at it. Presenter: It is amazing that the love for fishing has led you to your own boat-building business. But you mentioned that your father was a songwriter. How did it feel to be a son of a famous person? Sam: It was quite interesting. My dad was often on the road and I missed him, but I got to spend some time with him and that was great. I know all of his songs and I have taught myself to play the guitar as a tribute to my father. I felt he deserved that from me. But I wouldn't want his life for myself or my family. Everyone chooses his own path. Presenter: That is very true. I know you have a son too. Are you planning to introduce him to your business when he's a bit older? Sam: Sure, he already sails the boats with me when possible, and I take him to the shop to help me with some work. He can do some small jobs, you know. It is good to teach your son to work with his own hands. There is so much satisfaction in the end product. I hope he grows in his skill with each day. Presenter: That is great, Sam. One last question for you today. Tell us, please, about your favourite thing to do. Sam: Fishing, of course, as I've mentioned before. I am a fanatic. I take my dog, Foxy, take my fishing rod, my favourite boat that I made myself, and go out on the river for half a day. I catch fish and let them go, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy the scenery. There is no one out there, usually, so I can enjoy the peace and quiet. Presenter: Sounds really tranquil. Maybe I will order a boat from you and go out fishing more often. This studio can get pretty hot in the summer. Sam, thank you so much for coming out. It was great getting to know you a little. Good luck!

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. Sam’s favourite leisure activity is … 1) walking his dog. 2) fishing. 3) boating.

Presenter: Hello everyone and welcome to our 'Great Outdoors' programme once again. I am happy to present our guest, Sam Wilkinson, the owner of a successful business. Welcome Sam. Sam: Good afternoon. I am very excited to be here as I listen to your programme every Saturday. It is a privilege for me to be invited. Presenter: Thank you. We are glad you could come. Our listeners are usually outdoor lovers, so naturally, they would like to know more about your business. Tell us about it, please. Sam: Well, I make wooden boats. They are mostly custom-made boats. It's like when you decide you want to own a boat, you come to me and ask for a design. I first make a small-size model for you and then, if you approve, I build a real size one. You choose your style, your size and your colour and I make it for you. Simple as that. Presenter: I see. Before calling you to the studio, I've looked at some of the boat photos on your website. They are so different and each so unique. It's amazing. Where and how did you come up with the idea of making wooden boats? Sam: Well, I've been really fond of fishing since childhood, and when I was a teenager, my neighbour gave me a part-time job at his woodshop. I became very skilled at woodwork and found myself really enjoying it, but I just didn't know how to apply the skill. When I got older, I worked for a while as a fishing guide and then it dawned on me that I could make my own boats and use them for fishing. That's when I seriously looked into this business. Presenter: Was it your father that introduced you to fishing? Sam: My father was a blues songwriter. He was always on the road, and my mum was working, so every summer I was dumped at my grandma's house. She had a farmhouse and lots of land. There was a big river next to her house — that's where I learned all about nature and became who I really am. I was super happy to be out there. When I started fishing, I liked it so much that I was focused on that one thing and became very good at it. Presenter: It is amazing that the love for fishing has led you to your own boat-building business. But you mentioned that your father was a songwriter. How did it feel to be a son of a famous person? Sam: It was quite interesting. My dad was often on the road and I missed him, but I got to spend some time with him and that was great. I know all of his songs and I have taught myself to play the guitar as a tribute to my father. I felt he deserved that from me. But I wouldn't want his life for myself or my family. Everyone chooses his own path. Presenter: That is very true. I know you have a son too. Are you planning to introduce him to your business when he's a bit older? Sam: Sure, he already sails the boats with me when possible, and I take him to the shop to help me with some work. He can do some small jobs, you know. It is good to teach your son to work with his own hands. There is so much satisfaction in the end product. I hope he grows in his skill with each day. Presenter: That is great, Sam. One last question for you today. Tell us, please, about your favourite thing to do. Sam: Fishing, of course, as I've mentioned before. I am a fanatic. I take my dog, Foxy, take my fishing rod, my favourite boat that I made myself, and go out on the river for half a day. I catch fish and let them go, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy the scenery. There is no one out there, usually, so I can enjoy the peace and quiet. Presenter: Sounds really tranquil. Maybe I will order a boat from you and go out fishing more often. This studio can get pretty hot in the summer. Sam, thank you so much for coming out. It was great getting to know you a little. Good luck!

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. In conclusion the presenter expresses a wish to … 1) get a hot summer that year. 2) meet Sam in the studio again. 3) spend more time on the river.

Presenter: Hello everyone and welcome to our 'Great Outdoors' programme once again. I am happy to present our guest, Sam Wilkinson, the owner of a successful business. Welcome Sam. Sam: Good afternoon. I am very excited to be here as I listen to your programme every Saturday. It is a privilege for me to be invited. Presenter: Thank you. We are glad you could come. Our listeners are usually outdoor lovers, so naturally, they would like to know more about your business. Tell us about it, please. Sam: Well, I make wooden boats. They are mostly custom-made boats. It's like when you decide you want to own a boat, you come to me and ask for a design. I first make a small-size model for you and then, if you approve, I build a real size one. You choose your style, your size and your colour and I make it for you. Simple as that. Presenter: I see. Before calling you to the studio, I've looked at some of the boat photos on your website. They are so different and each so unique. It's amazing. Where and how did you come up with the idea of making wooden boats? Sam: Well, I've been really fond of fishing since childhood, and when I was a teenager, my neighbour gave me a part-time job at his woodshop. I became very skilled at woodwork and found myself really enjoying it, but I just didn't know how to apply the skill. When I got older, I worked for a while as a fishing guide and then it dawned on me that I could make my own boats and use them for fishing. That's when I seriously looked into this business. Presenter: Was it your father that introduced you to fishing? Sam: My father was a blues songwriter. He was always on the road, and my mum was working, so every summer I was dumped at my grandma's house. She had a farmhouse and lots of land. There was a big river next to her house — that's where I learned all about nature and became who I really am. I was super happy to be out there. When I started fishing, I liked it so much that I was focused on that one thing and became very good at it. Presenter: It is amazing that the love for fishing has led you to your own boat-building business. But you mentioned that your father was a songwriter. How did it feel to be a son of a famous person? Sam: It was quite interesting. My dad was often on the road and I missed him, but I got to spend some time with him and that was great. I know all of his songs and I have taught myself to play the guitar as a tribute to my father. I felt he deserved that from me. But I wouldn't want his life for myself or my family. Everyone chooses his own path. Presenter: That is very true. I know you have a son too. Are you planning to introduce him to your business when he's a bit older? Sam: Sure, he already sails the boats with me when possible, and I take him to the shop to help me with some work. He can do some small jobs, you know. It is good to teach your son to work with his own hands. There is so much satisfaction in the end product. I hope he grows in his skill with each day. Presenter: That is great, Sam. One last question for you today. Tell us, please, about your favourite thing to do. Sam: Fishing, of course, as I've mentioned before. I am a fanatic. I take my dog, Foxy, take my fishing rod, my favourite boat that I made myself, and go out on the river for half a day. I catch fish and let them go, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy the scenery. There is no one out there, usually, so I can enjoy the peace and quiet. Presenter: Sounds really tranquil. Maybe I will order a boat from you and go out fishing more often. This studio can get pretty hot in the summer. Sam, thank you so much for coming out. It was great getting to know you a little. Good luck!

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. Which of the following is NOT true about Alice’s novel Stars? 1) It’s her debut book. 2) It’s quite popular with readers. 3) It’s published all over the world

Presenter: Good afternoon, everyone. And here we are in the studio talking to Alice Black, a young writer who has just published her first novel 'Stars', and it has already become an international bestseller. Hello, Alice. Alice: Good afternoon. It's such a pleasure being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: Before we start to discuss your novel, will you please tell the listeners a bit about yourself? Alice: Of course. I grew up in Michigan and received my B.A. In Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. In my freshman year, I won a Hopwood Award for my fiction. Then, my short fiction appeared in various publications. I live in Washington, D.C., and I work for the National Geographic Society Library. Presenter: Some of our listeners might not know much about your novel 'Stars'. Could you please tell us about it in brief? Alice: Well, the novel is written as a series of e-mails from the narrator, a botany professor and mother of two named Jessica, who is married to the chief of a space tourism company. When the novel opens, a tragic accident has just happened. One of the company's shuttles has exploded shortly after liftoff, and everyone on board has been killed. So in her e-mails, Jessica narrates what follows the tragedy, the media frenzy that follows the accident's aftermath, the impact on her marriage, the revelations about the company and the fact that she doesn't know her husband Liam as well as she thought she did. The person she's emailing is a man named Arthur, her friend and colleague, who is out of the country on sabbatical. But as the novel goes on, the reader slowly realizes that Jess and Arthur's relationship has its own complicated history. Presenter: The format of your novel is quite unusual. Was it your original plan to write the novel in this way? Alice: Definitely not. It was never part of my plan to write an epistolary novel. When I started writing the novel, it was just Jessica's voice in my head, and she was confiding to someone. I hadn't made a concrete decision about the form I was going to use. The idea to structure the story as a private email communication came later, but it seemed to fit the intimate tone perfectly. Presenter: Once the decision has been made to use the style, was it a challenge to maintain it, or was it just something you adapted to? Alice: There were certainly challenges. The biggest one is that you have to leave your readers enough clues so that they can figure out what's going on, to follow what the letter, or in this case email, writers are referring to. But you also don't want to have the narrator over-explaining things. You need to maintain the illusion of eavesdropping on a conversation, which is one of the great appeals of the epistolary form. Presenter: I've always been very much interested in a writer's daily routine. What's a typical writing day for you? Alice: I work a 9-to-5 job, and I try to squeeze some writing time after work, a couple of nights during the week, but the solid majority of my writing takes place at the weekend. I typically get up in the morning, drink an unhealthy amount of coffee, and try to get to my desk before I get distracted by other things I have to do. I work until lunch, and if I'm feeling motivated, I'll try to get another hour or two of writing in the afternoon. Presenter: Thank you, Alice. It has been very interesting talking with you. Alice: Thank you. I'll be happy to come to your program once more, really.