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 Dana, what is TRUE about yoga breathing? 1) It’s necessary to increase blood pressure. 2) It’s the main aspect of any yoga style. 3) It takes months to learn.

Presenter: Hello everybody, and welcome back to our series of programmes about keeping fit. Today, we're going to talk about yoga with Dana Swift, a yoga instructor. Hello, Dana. Dana: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: So, Dana, let us start from the very basics. What is yoga? Dana: In brief, yoga is a popular exercise that combines breathing, movement and meditation. It was imported to the United States from India over a century ago, and since that time, it has been getting more and more popular with people year by year. Presenter: What is so good about yoga then? Dana: Research shows yoga can help manage stress, ease depression and anxiety, improve mood and enhance the quality of sleep. In addition, yoga has been shown to increase flexibility, improve balance and coordination, reduce pain and increase strength. I guess that's enough to make anybody interested in it. Presenter: Supposing I want to take up yoga, what do I have to expect? Dana: Well, a typical yoga class is 45 minutes to 90 minutes and begins with breathing exercises as a warm-up, moves on to poses for the bulk of the class, and ends with meditation as a cool-down. You need some loose-fitting clothes and some equipment which can be easily substituted by some things one can find at their home, so it's not expensive. Presenter: Many people feel nervous and shy before their first class. Can you recommend a few things to them? Dana: First of all, I would advise them to consider various yoga styles which yoga schools offer. It is definitely a good idea to read the class descriptions at your local yoga studios to find a class that is right for you. Hatha yoga classes tend to be good for beginners because they are slower moving whereas power yoga classes can be more challenging depending on the level of instruction. A fashionable yoga style now is hot yoga which is yoga practiced in a hot environment. Many studios reach a hundred four degrees Fahrenheit. Many people enjoy doing yoga in the heat but people who are sensitive to heat or have certain medical conditions, may find hot yoga uncomfortable. Finally, there are yoga classes which focus mainly on spiritual healing and meditation. You can choose the class which appeals more to you. Presenter: As far as I know, breathing techniques are very important for yoga, aren't they? Dana: Yes, that's true. Yoga places a strong focus on breathing, breathing, which research shows can really pay off when it comes to your health. Some fitness instructors say that yoga is all about the breath. Yoga breathing is known to significantly decrease blood pressure, which is certainly good news. Presenter: Let us come back to the issue of equipment. Can you tell us more about the basic yoga equipment for beginners? Dana: Sure, most studios encourage students to bring their own yoga mats to class, but if you don't have a mat of your own, they're often available to rent for a small fee. I would advise people to buy their own mats anyway, but you can check with your local studio to see what their protocol is. Otherwise, you're unlikely to need much of anything if you plan to attend a yoga studio. Studios and gyms typically provide all other equipment and props you'll need for free, including bolsters, blocks, and blankets. If you plan to do yoga at home, you may want to buy a few basics or find substitutes around your house before you start. For instance, you can use a belt or scarf in place of a yoga strap and throw pillows or a sturdy hardcover book for yoga blocks. Presenter: Thank you very much, Dana. Dana: 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. What does Dana say about yoga mats in yoga studios? 1) They are provided free of charge. 2) It’s best to have a personal mat. 3) It’s very expensive to rent a mat there.

Presenter: Hello everybody, and welcome back to our series of programmes about keeping fit. Today, we're going to talk about yoga with Dana Swift, a yoga instructor. Hello, Dana. Dana: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: So, Dana, let us start from the very basics. What is yoga? Dana: In brief, yoga is a popular exercise that combines breathing, movement and meditation. It was imported to the United States from India over a century ago, and since that time, it has been getting more and more popular with people year by year. Presenter: What is so good about yoga then? Dana: Research shows yoga can help manage stress, ease depression and anxiety, improve mood and enhance the quality of sleep. In addition, yoga has been shown to increase flexibility, improve balance and coordination, reduce pain and increase strength. I guess that's enough to make anybody interested in it. Presenter: Supposing I want to take up yoga, what do I have to expect? Dana: Well, a typical yoga class is 45 minutes to 90 minutes and begins with breathing exercises as a warm-up, moves on to poses for the bulk of the class, and ends with meditation as a cool-down. You need some loose-fitting clothes and some equipment which can be easily substituted by some things one can find at their home, so it's not expensive. Presenter: Many people feel nervous and shy before their first class. Can you recommend a few things to them? Dana: First of all, I would advise them to consider various yoga styles which yoga schools offer. It is definitely a good idea to read the class descriptions at your local yoga studios to find a class that is right for you. Hatha yoga classes tend to be good for beginners because they are slower moving whereas power yoga classes can be more challenging depending on the level of instruction. A fashionable yoga style now is hot yoga which is yoga practiced in a hot environment. Many studios reach a hundred four degrees Fahrenheit. Many people enjoy doing yoga in the heat but people who are sensitive to heat or have certain medical conditions, may find hot yoga uncomfortable. Finally, there are yoga classes which focus mainly on spiritual healing and meditation. You can choose the class which appeals more to you. Presenter: As far as I know, breathing techniques are very important for yoga, aren't they? Dana: Yes, that's true. Yoga places a strong focus on breathing, breathing, which research shows can really pay off when it comes to your health. Some fitness instructors say that yoga is all about the breath. Yoga breathing is known to significantly decrease blood pressure, which is certainly good news. Presenter: Let us come back to the issue of equipment. Can you tell us more about the basic yoga equipment for beginners? Dana: Sure, most studios encourage students to bring their own yoga mats to class, but if you don't have a mat of your own, they're often available to rent for a small fee. I would advise people to buy their own mats anyway, but you can check with your local studio to see what their protocol is. Otherwise, you're unlikely to need much of anything if you plan to attend a yoga studio. Studios and gyms typically provide all other equipment and props you'll need for free, including bolsters, blocks, and blankets. If you plan to do yoga at home, you may want to buy a few basics or find substitutes around your house before you start. For instance, you can use a belt or scarf in place of a yoga strap and throw pillows or a sturdy hardcover book for yoga blocks. Presenter: Thank you very much, Dana. Dana: 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. According to Dana, what is TRUE about doing yoga at home? 1) Common objects can be used instead of professional equipment. 2) One needs to buy many things to practise yoga at their place. 3) It’s hard to find the necessary equipment to do yoga at home.

Presenter: Hello everybody, and welcome back to our series of programmes about keeping fit. Today, we're going to talk about yoga with Dana Swift, a yoga instructor. Hello, Dana. Dana: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: So, Dana, let us start from the very basics. What is yoga? Dana: In brief, yoga is a popular exercise that combines breathing, movement and meditation. It was imported to the United States from India over a century ago, and since that time, it has been getting more and more popular with people year by year. Presenter: What is so good about yoga then? Dana: Research shows yoga can help manage stress, ease depression and anxiety, improve mood and enhance the quality of sleep. In addition, yoga has been shown to increase flexibility, improve balance and coordination, reduce pain and increase strength. I guess that's enough to make anybody interested in it. Presenter: Supposing I want to take up yoga, what do I have to expect? Dana: Well, a typical yoga class is 45 minutes to 90 minutes and begins with breathing exercises as a warm-up, moves on to poses for the bulk of the class, and ends with meditation as a cool-down. You need some loose-fitting clothes and some equipment which can be easily substituted by some things one can find at their home, so it's not expensive. Presenter: Many people feel nervous and shy before their first class. Can you recommend a few things to them? Dana: First of all, I would advise them to consider various yoga styles which yoga schools offer. It is definitely a good idea to read the class descriptions at your local yoga studios to find a class that is right for you. Hatha yoga classes tend to be good for beginners because they are slower moving whereas power yoga classes can be more challenging depending on the level of instruction. A fashionable yoga style now is hot yoga which is yoga practiced in a hot environment. Many studios reach a hundred four degrees Fahrenheit. Many people enjoy doing yoga in the heat but people who are sensitive to heat or have certain medical conditions, may find hot yoga uncomfortable. Finally, there are yoga classes which focus mainly on spiritual healing and meditation. You can choose the class which appeals more to you. Presenter: As far as I know, breathing techniques are very important for yoga, aren't they? Dana: Yes, that's true. Yoga places a strong focus on breathing, breathing, which research shows can really pay off when it comes to your health. Some fitness instructors say that yoga is all about the breath. Yoga breathing is known to significantly decrease blood pressure, which is certainly good news. Presenter: Let us come back to the issue of equipment. Can you tell us more about the basic yoga equipment for beginners? Dana: Sure, most studios encourage students to bring their own yoga mats to class, but if you don't have a mat of your own, they're often available to rent for a small fee. I would advise people to buy their own mats anyway, but you can check with your local studio to see what their protocol is. Otherwise, you're unlikely to need much of anything if you plan to attend a yoga studio. Studios and gyms typically provide all other equipment and props you'll need for free, including bolsters, blocks, and blankets. If you plan to do yoga at home, you may want to buy a few basics or find substitutes around your house before you start. For instance, you can use a belt or scarf in place of a yoga strap and throw pillows or a sturdy hardcover book for yoga blocks. Presenter: Thank you very much, Dana. Dana: 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 do we learn about Ann Summer at the beginning of the interview? 1) She’s an internationally famous writer. 2) Many writers want to work with her. 3) She rarely comes to radio programmes.

Presenter: Hello everybody and welcome to our weekly programme 'The Writer's Workshop'. Today in our studio we are lucky to have Ann Summer, a renowned editor and an experienced writing coach who is in high demand among young writers. Hello Ann. Ann: Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: What do you think is the most important thing for an aspiring writer? Ann: One of the best things about being a writer is getting to spend time with such incredibly creative and clever people. I've made wonderful friends over the years by attending publishing conferences, book launches, festivals and literary events. These friends help celebrate successes and help me through the inevitable rough patches. So it's very important for a young writer to integrate into this professional community and become part of it. Presenter: What can be the first step to do so? Ann: Well, I think it's important for beginner writers to go places and show up at different events. Take my example. I've found several awesome writer friends over the years by simply showing up. I understand that writing does tend to be quite a solitary pursuit and it's easy not to show up, to not attend writers' meet-ups, writing groups, various events like conferences, festivals and so on. But I've learned it's crucial to keep doing so. These people are where your tribe will come from, and you'll be needing a tribe to see you through the ups and downs of the writing life. Presenter: What kind of events are especially good to make connections? Ann: In my experience, book launches are the best way to meet your tribe. And not just because they're free, except for the cost of the book, which you should obviously buy. It's because the other writers in the audience are always the kinds of people who like to support each other. You might meet some readers and booksellers too, which is never a bad thing. Presenter: How are literary festivals different from book launches? Ann: I met a lot of my writer friends at literary festivals. This is the main reason I go to festivals, so I'm always deeply disappointed when they keep the authors separated. Individual taxes between the hotel and the venue before each session? No way! Give me a tour bus and a crowded green room any day. Once I gave a talk at a primary school and one of the teachers said he was a writer. He invited me to a book launch and at the last second, for reasons that are still unfathomable to me, I decided to go. I'm glad I did because that author is now a very good friend. We've been meeting on a regular basis over the years. Presenter: Social media plays a great role in the modern world. Can they help the beginner writers? Ann: Many of my colleagues say they have found their writing community on various social media, as well as many lovely readers. Basically, social media is one of the main ways of connecting with other people. Book-themed chats, writing hashtags and lots of great conversations with other writers over the years has really helped with the isolation of writing. Presenter: Is it important for a young writer to have a coach or a teacher? Ann: I'd say yes, definitely. My writing community started with Sandy Campbell, former president of the New York Literary Society, who became a wonderful friend and mentor in my early years. She introduced me to other authors and over time the people I have come to rely on most are writer friends, some with whom I share a publisher, others I've met at festivals and events. Presenter: Thank you very much, Ann. It has been very interesting talking to you. Ann: 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 4. Ann believes writers should … 1) not waste time on celebrations. 2) make creative and clever choices. 3) attend professional events.

Presenter: Hello everybody and welcome to our weekly programme 'The Writer's Workshop'. Today in our studio we are lucky to have Ann Summer, a renowned editor and an experienced writing coach who is in high demand among young writers. Hello Ann. Ann: Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me here today. Presenter: What do you think is the most important thing for an aspiring writer? Ann: One of the best things about being a writer is getting to spend time with such incredibly creative and clever people. I've made wonderful friends over the years by attending publishing conferences, book launches, festivals and literary events. These friends help celebrate successes and help me through the inevitable rough patches. So it's very important for a young writer to integrate into this professional community and become part of it. Presenter: What can be the first step to do so? Ann: Well, I think it's important for beginner writers to go places and show up at different events. Take my example. I've found several awesome writer friends over the years by simply showing up. I understand that writing does tend to be quite a solitary pursuit and it's easy not to show up, to not attend writers' meet-ups, writing groups, various events like conferences, festivals and so on. But I've learned it's crucial to keep doing so. These people are where your tribe will come from, and you'll be needing a tribe to see you through the ups and downs of the writing life. Presenter: What kind of events are especially good to make connections? Ann: In my experience, book launches are the best way to meet your tribe. And not just because they're free, except for the cost of the book, which you should obviously buy. It's because the other writers in the audience are always the kinds of people who like to support each other. You might meet some readers and booksellers too, which is never a bad thing. Presenter: How are literary festivals different from book launches? Ann: I met a lot of my writer friends at literary festivals. This is the main reason I go to festivals, so I'm always deeply disappointed when they keep the authors separated. Individual taxes between the hotel and the venue before each session? No way! Give me a tour bus and a crowded green room any day. Once I gave a talk at a primary school and one of the teachers said he was a writer. He invited me to a book launch and at the last second, for reasons that are still unfathomable to me, I decided to go. I'm glad I did because that author is now a very good friend. We've been meeting on a regular basis over the years. Presenter: Social media plays a great role in the modern world. Can they help the beginner writers? Ann: Many of my colleagues say they have found their writing community on various social media, as well as many lovely readers. Basically, social media is one of the main ways of connecting with other people. Book-themed chats, writing hashtags and lots of great conversations with other writers over the years has really helped with the isolation of writing. Presenter: Is it important for a young writer to have a coach or a teacher? Ann: I'd say yes, definitely. My writing community started with Sandy Campbell, former president of the New York Literary Society, who became a wonderful friend and mentor in my early years. She introduced me to other authors and over time the people I have come to rely on most are writer friends, some with whom I share a publisher, others I've met at festivals and events. Presenter: Thank you very much, Ann. It has been very interesting talking to you. Ann: Thank you.