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Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

One day a young man who lived near the lake in a small American town asked himself, “Why can’t people ski on water if they can ski on snow?” With his brother’s help he constructed several models of skis to test his ideas. He experimented on the local lake for a few days and created skis suitable for the water. This happened in 1922. The young man, who was only 18 at that time, didn’t patent his invention. However, he performed a lot of shows across the country that made him and the sport of water skiing popular. Later, he was recognized as the creator of a new sport - water skiing. Water skiing equipment has been greatly improved since that time, and the number of people who enjoy this sport is growing in many countries

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

The carrot is a root vegetable which consists mostly of water and sugar. The carrots that we eat today originated from the wild ones which grew in Europe and Asia. The vegetable tasted sweet and the people began to use it as food. There are two main types of carrots. There are eastern carrots that have dark purple roots and western carrots with orange roots. In fact, orange carrots first appeared in Europe in 1721. Dutch farmers selected orange carrots because orange is the colour of the Dutch Royal Family. Now orange carrots are widely grown all over the world. In modern households carrots are cooked and eaten in different ways. The vegetable is boiled, fried, baked and eaten raw. People also make juice from it.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

Recycling is a technology that helps protect the environment and cut down on usage of raw materials. The steel, paper and glass industries recycle a lot. The largest recycler is the steel industry. It recovers more than 70 per cent of its original materials. For example, since 1988 they have produced the majority of new metal cans from old ones. Metal parts for cars and planes are other examples of recycling steel. Fragments of waste glass are widely used in construction. For producing writing paper and pens, used packing boxes are an ideal material. They are cheap and easy to recycle. Nowadays more and more recycling centres are appearing in our towns and cities.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

Oxford University is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is also the second oldest university in the world. The University of Oxford is believed to have started in 1133. It is located in Oxford City on the Thames River, not far from London. Oxford University is one of the world’s most impressive centres of education. There are students from different countries there. In fact, there is no building in Oxford called Oxford University. The University includes 38 colleges and related buildings. Over 22,000 students study English language and literature, geography, history, law, modern languages and other subjects there.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

Our planet is the only planet in the Solar System where rainbows are possible. They are not visible in big cities, due to pollution and smog. But if you are travelling after rain has fallen in the countryside or walking on the beach, you have a good chance to see a rainbow. The rainbow is a multi-coloured arc which appears in the sky. When you see a rainbow, the sun is always behind you and it is raining in front of you. It is impossible to get to the end of the rainbow and to touch it. When you move, the rainbow moves too. We have always learned that rainbows have 7 colours. However, until the 17th century, people used to think there were only 5 colours in the rainbow.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

The human brain is the most complex and remarkable organ of the body. It controls everything we do thinking, learning, and even heart rate. Though the brain makes up only 2 percent of the body's weight, it uses around 20 percent of its energy. It works 24 hours a day. Even when a person is sleeping, the brain is working hard to keep other organs functioning. Most people think that our brain is more active during the daytime because it needs to deal with a great amount of information. In fact, that’s not true. The brain is far more active when a person is sleeping! However, scientists don’t yet have any explanation for this fact.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

Nowadays people can’t imagine their kitchen without a refrigerator. The first refrigerators appeared at the end of the 18th century. They looked different: they were just iceboxes. The refrigerators of the past were just wooden boxes, sometimes lined inside with metal. People put ice into the box and then placed the food inside to keep it cool. The refrigerator, similar to the one that we have now, was produced by General Electric in 1911, in France. It was very expensive. In those days, with the same money you could buy two cars. Today, in developed countries almost every family has enough money to buy a refrigerator for their kitchen. It’s hard to imagine how difficult and uncomfortable our lives would be without a refrigerator.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Family weekend on the lake!

You are considering going on the family weekend and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) location;

2) accommodation;

3) price for the weekend for a family of three;

4) fishing equipment rental.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Special order cakes for any occasion!

You are considering ordering a cake from this company and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) maximum size;
2) cake fillings;
3) delivery;
4) discounts.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Join our botany club!

You are considering going to the botany club and now you’d like to get more information.In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) activities;

2) timetable;

3) minimum age;

4) number of members in the club.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

A professional photographer for you!

You are considering getting some professional photos and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) location of the studio;

2) historical costumes;

3) professional make-up;

4) the cost of an hour’s work.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Join our fitness club!

You are considering going to the fitness club and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) location;

2) programmes for beginners;

3) special equipment needed;

4) qualified coaches.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

A new low-cost airline is opening!

You are considering going to London by the new low-cost airline and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

1) flight time
2) price for one
3) paying by credit card

4) food to buy on board

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

A new book store now in your area!

You are considering going to the new book store and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

1) location

2) opening hours

3) kinds of books sold

4) electronic books

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Part-time jobs for students!

You are considering taking a part-time job and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) variety of jobs;

2) minimum age;

3) required number of hours per week;

4) pay per hour.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

The best painting classes now in your area! 

You are considering taking some painting classes and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

1) location;

2) number of classes a week;

3) styles of painting taught;

4) timetable.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Join our riding club!

You are considering attending the riding club and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

1) location;                              
2) necessary equipment;

3) membership fee;         
4) number of members in the club.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Part-time jobs for students!

You are considering taking a part-time job and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) variety of jobs;

2) minimum age;

3) required number of hours per week;

4) salary.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Join our volleyball club!

You are considering joining the volleyball club and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) location;
2) special clothes;
3) opportunity to play inside;
4) coach for beginners.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Join our mini-golf club!

You are considering going to the mini-golf club and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) location;

2) equipment rental;

3) number of members in the club;

4) minimum age.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

A new fast food restaurant – now in your area!

You are considering going to the new fast food restaurant and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

1) location

2) opening hours

3) price of a standard lunch

4) vegetarian dishes

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Сhoose a part-time job for you!

You are considering taking a part-time job and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

1) kinds of jobs;

2) skills needed;

3) minimum age;

4) working early in the morning.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Join our roller skating club!

You are considering joining the roller skating club and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) minimum age;

2) special clothes;

3) roller skates rental;

4) competitions.

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Individual language classes with native speakers!

You are considering taking some lessons and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

1) location

2) price for one lesson

3) duration of the lesson            

4) languages available

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

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Пример ответа: 123456

1. Knowing German offers you more career opportunities.

2. German isn’t as difficult as you may think.

3. You can’t learn the German language quickly.

4. Writers, philosophers and scientists need to learn German.

5. I learn German because I’m attracted by the culture.

6. Some unique academic books exist only in German.

7. German is almost an impossible language to learn