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Alex: Hey, Lisa. You look kind of tired today. Everything alright?
Lisa: Hi, Alex. Yeah, I'm just a bit stressed out. We have so many tests this week and I feel like I'm falling behind in math. Mrs Carter's lessons are getting harder every day.
Alex: Tell me about it! I barely understood yesterday's algebra homework, and now we have that big history test on Friday too. I wish teachers would coordinate a bit better.
Lisa: Exactly! My parents keep telling me to focus more, but it's hard when there is so much to do. My mom even took my phone away yesterday so I could concentrate, but that just made me more anxious.
Alex: Oh, that's rough. My dad keeps asking about my grades, and when he saw my last biology test results, he got really upset. I tried to explain that Mr Green's tests are super tricky, but he just said I should study harder.
Lisa: Parents can be so tough sometimes. They don't always get how much pressure we're under. And then there are classmates like Julia who always seem to get top marks without even trying.
Alex: Yeah, Julia's a genius, but I think she spends a lot of time studying — even if she doesn't show it. Still, it's hard not to compare yourself. Lisa: Maybe we should help each other out? Like, study together or something. It might be less stressful if we're not alone.
Alex: That's a great idea. Actually, we have that science project coming up, right? We're supposed to work in pairs. Want to team up?
Lisa: I'd love to. I was worried about finding a partner. What's the topic again?
Alex: We can choose. I was thinking of something about renewable energy — like solar panels or wind turbines. What do you think?
Lisa: That sounds interesting. We could make a small model or do an experiment. Plus, it's a topic that's easy to research.
Alex: Awesome. Let's meet up after school tomorrow to brainstorm ideas and divide the work. Maybe we can do some of the research in the library.
Lisa: Perfect. I'll bring my laptop and we can look up some articles together. Should we ask Mr Green for advice on experiments?
Alex: Good idea. He might have some cool suggestions, and maybe he'll go easier on us if he sees we're putting in the effort.
Lisa: I hope so. Thanks for listening. It helps to talk about this stuff.
Alex: Anytime. We're in the same boat after all. By the way, after we work on the project tomorrow, do you want to grab some ice cream? There's a new place that just opened near the park.
Lisa: That sounds great. I could really use a treat after all this stress.
Alex: This is the end of the task. You now have 15 seconds to check your answers.
Решение:
A. Lisa is having some problems with math.
Ключевые фразы: “I feel like I'm falling behind in math” и “Mrs Carter's lessons are getting harder every day.”
Лиза говорит, что ей становится сложно успевать по математике и что уроки становятся всё труднее.
Утверждение соответствует содержанию текста.
Ответ: 1 (True)
B. History is Alex’s favourite subject.
Ключевая фраза: “we have that big history test on Friday too.”
Алекс только упоминает контрольную по истории, но не говорит, что история — его любимый предмет.
Утверждение не подтверждено текстом.
Ответ: 3 (Not stated)
C. Lisa finds it easier to study without her phone.
Ключевая фраза: “My mom even took my phone away yesterday so I could concentrate, but that just made me more anxious.”
Мама забрала телефон, чтобы Лиза могла сосредоточиться, но это не помогло ей: наоборот, она стала более тревожной.
Утверждение не соответствует содержанию текста.
Ответ: 2 (False)
D. Julia is an excellent student.
Ключевая фраза: “Julia who always seem to get top marks without even trying.”
Лиза и Алекс говорят, что Юлия получает самые высокие оценки, то есть является отличной ученицей.
Утверждение соответствует содержанию текста.
Ответ: 1 (True)
E. Alex offers Lisa to study together.
Ключевые фразы: “Maybe we should help each other out? Like, study together or something.” и “That's a great idea.”
Идею учиться вместе первой предлагает Лиза, а Алекс поддерживает её и предлагает работать над проектом в паре.
Утверждение не соответствует содержанию текста.
Ответ: 2 (False)
F. Alex often works in the school library.
Ключевая фраза: “Maybe we can do some of the research in the library.”
Алекс предлагает провести часть исследования в библиотеке, но не говорит, что он часто там работает.
Утверждение не подтверждено текстом.
Ответ: 3 (Not stated)
G. Alex invites Lisa for a cup of coffee.
Ключевая фраза: “do you want to grab some ice cream?”
Алекс приглашает Лизу не на кофе, а за мороженым в новое место возле парка.
Утверждение не соответствует содержанию текста.
Ответ: 2 (False)