Билет 15 Аудирование (Скрипт 40, страница 103-104)

1. What does Sara want to become? She is going to be a star.

2. How did she find out about the audition? She saw an advertisement in a national newspaper.

3. Why was this performance special for Sarah? Because it was on TV and people all over the country watched her singing.

Текст (№ 46 university celebrates, страница 52)

1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about. This text is about one of the most famous and leading universities, which is located in Cambridge, near London. The text says about the foundation of the University and its development through centuries.

2. The author says how the university was founded. Find this extract and read it aloud. (3 абзац) The University was founded by scholars from another English university, Oxford. Nobody is exactly sure why they moved to Cambridge. One record shows it happened when two Oxford scholars were arrested and then convicted of murdering a local woman. Other students protested their arrest by leaving the university and going to other towns. It was a group of these scholars that set up a university in Cambridge.

3. What important discoveries were made at Cambridge? The jet engine was invented there. Scientists at Cambridge discovered the structure of human DNA.

4. Why is Cambridge University considered one of the best in the world? Because of high standards research and teaching the university is usually ranked among the top five universities in the world.

Билет 14 Аудирование (Скрипт 36, страница 101)

1. What does the first speaker advise to do if you want to lose weight? The first speaker advised to throw away salt, gas or electric cooker, to get as many fruit and vegetables as you can and to drink as much water as possible.

2. What is the mistake many people make trying to lose weight? The mistake is if you lose weight very quickly, you will be a lot less likely to keep it off.

3. Why is it necessary to exercise according to the third speaker? You should burn more than you take in.

Текст (№ 45 shopping in london, страница 51)

1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about. The text is about shopping in London. The text says that there are a number of shops and department stores with a wide range of goods to buy in them. Shopping for the residents or tourists can also be the chance to learn the history of the British capital.

2. The author describes some department stores that are popular with shoppers. Find this extract and read it aloud. (3 абзац) Some people like shopping in department stores, the most famous one in London is 'Harrods', but for me, it's not modern enough and too expensive, the sort of place your parents shop. But just down the road is 'Harvey Nics', much more up-to-date, but not cheap. The best of all the big department stores is 'Selfridges' in Oxford Street, it's a shopper's paradise, nice clothes, and the prices. Well I can look, can't I?

3. What does John like about shopping? Because some shops are busy, exciting, trendy, and there are lots of bargains! If all that shopping is too tiring, you can get some Chinese or Thai food, sit by the canal and have a drink.

4. Why is Greenwich interesting to visit? Because it’s a world heritage site. You can have a walk round the market and shops, and then take in a bit of London's history. There's also the park, the meridian line, and the old observatory there.