Test 1 FAMILY LIFE
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.
A British family has recently celebrated
the birth of their 18th child. It was a girl and her brothers and sisters have
welcomed their new sister. Her eldest brother is 26 and the parents already
have two grandchildren. The family announced the birth of the child on their
family website. They described the girl as “beautiful”. The family owns a
bakery and hopes the children will take over the family business. It looks as
if the era when the average British family would have only two or three
children is over. In Britain there are more families with four children than
anywhere else in Europe. Social scientists say that this is the result of
immigration into the country of families from Asia and Africa.
Task 1.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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Task 1.3
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You are going to give a talk
about relationship with friends. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and
speak for not more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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how people
choose friends
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why friends
quarrel sometimes
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what makes
friendship so necessary to everybody You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 1.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant
of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We
need to find out how people feel about doing household chores. Please answer
six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So,
let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How old are you?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What family member are you?
Student:
Electroni с assistant: What household chores do you do
regularly?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What technological devices do
you use to help you with the household chores?
Student:
Electronic assistant: Why do you think it is
important to share household chores among family members?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How would you advise to divide
household chores among family members?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 2 APPEARANCE AND LOOKS
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.
Everybody knows that our
appearance matters in what people think about us. Appearance is important not
only in a romantic relationship but also in politics. Appearance is not all
about beauty. The moment we see a person our mind starts evaluating their
personality according to their looks. What especially matters is the persons
face. This means that the impression somebody’s face makes on others can cost
the person his or her political career. When we vote for a candidate we think
that we are weighing his or her personal qualities. In fact, we are examining
their face. Research has shown that if a candidate’s appearance displays
competence, power and leadership, but not beauty or good looks, it can cause a
political victory or defeat. These findings are really important.
Task 1.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds
to answer each question.
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Task 1.3
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You are going to give a talk
about the appearance of famous models. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes
and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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what
appearance of models you like
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what makes
some models more successful than others
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why models
can be a bad example for young people’s lifestyle
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 2.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out what kind of appearance is popular among young
people nowadays. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you
don’t have to give your name. So, lets get started.
Electronic assistant: How old are you?
Student:
Electronic assistant: Are you male or female?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What is your favourite item of
clothing?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What kind of shoes do you
prefer?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What do you think about using
perfume every day?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How do you feel about the
choice of jewellery among young people?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 3 OCCUPATIONS AND HOBBIES
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.
There are some very rare
occupations that may seem strange to somebody while in reality they are
interesting and even tasty. One such profession is a chocolate engineer. When
you hear the word “engineer” what comes up in your mind is perhaps heavy
machinery. A chocolate engineer does not have anything to do with either
machinery or the heavy equipment industry. Chocolate engineers design
chocolates. This profession is chosen by those who love designing things, have
a good imagination and a good sense of taste. The job of a chocolate engineer
is to create an assortment of delicious chocolate recipes. They taste their
products first. Another tasty occupation is a tea taster. Such specialists are
very important in the tea industry because tea must be examined for quality.
Task
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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Task 3.3
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You are going to give a talk
about a hobby of one of your parents, relatives or a person you know. You
will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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what this
hobby is
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whether
this hobby is popular with people in other countries
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whether you
would like to take up this hobby and why
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 3.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey We need to find out popular hobbies among young people. Please answer
six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So,
let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: What professions do you find
interesting?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What school subjects meet your
own life interests?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What hobbies do your friends
have?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What hobbies appeal to you most
of all?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What is your own favourite
hobby?
Student:
Electronic assistant: Why do you enjoy the hobby of
your choice?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 4 PURCHASES AND POCKET MONEY
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.
Small children can understand
money. They get the idea that in order to buy something you have to pay for it.
Also, they know that in order to have money you have to earn it. Of course,
kids can’t earn their own money yet and that is why parents start giving pocket
money to their children at a certain age. Apart from fun, pocket money can be a
great tool for teaching children the art of budgeting, saving money and setting
goals. Besides, children can be taught how to donate small sums to charity. In
other words, pocket money can be used to teach small children decision-making
but children should not be paid for obeying their parents or for helping them
about the house.
Task 4.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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Task 4.3
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You are going to give a talk
about managing money. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not
more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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why
managing your money is important
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where your
own money comes from
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what goals
of spending your money you set for yourself
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 4.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out how internet shops are being used. Please answer
six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So,
let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: Are you male or female?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What do you know about buying
things on the internet?
Student:
Electronic assistant: Why do you think people use internet
shops for purchasing food and goods?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What do you think are the
drawbacks of buying on the internet?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What do people you know buy on
the internet?
Student:
Electronic assistant: If you had the chance to buy
something on the internet, what would it be?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 5 EMAILING, TEXTING AND CHATTING
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.
Mobile phones have become very
popular and texting is taking the lead. In many situations sending text
messages called SMS via the telephone is more preferable than emailing
somebody. Unlike emails, SMS texts are delivered alerting the telephone owner
to the arrival of a new message. Not many of us check their email on a regular
basis while SMS texts have a sense of urgency and we must answer them at once.
Besides, texting is used for personal contacts while emails are often the
channel of business communication. A great advantage of SMS texts is that they
can be sent from any location thanks to the mobile device in your pocket. You
do not have to sit in front of a computer or carry a heavy laptop with you.
Task 5.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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Task 5.3
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You are going to give a talk
about your mobile phone. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for
not more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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how you got
your mobile phone
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what you
find to be very useful in your mobile phone
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what you
like and don’t like about your mobile phone
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 5.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out how you use internet social networks. Please answer
six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So,
let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How much time on average do you
spend online?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What social networks are your
favourite?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What makes the social network
of your choice attractive to you?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How does your social network
fit in with your daily routine?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How do you find friends in your
social network?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What functions of your social
network do you use more than others?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Task 6
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 of the oldest schools in
the world is a school in China. It was organized in the year 143 BC and it was
the first Chinese public school. Soon after that the building of the school was
destroyed in a fire but the school was rebuilt a couple of years later. This
was not the end for the tests of life for this school. The school was destroyed
by wars many times and only ruins remained but each time it was rebuilt again
and again. It survived hurricanes and earthquakes, blizzards and storms. In the
twentieth century it was called a model for secondary schools nationwide. For
many Chinese students it is a great honour to study at that school. Would you
like to study in such a school?
Task
6.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the
questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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Task
6.3
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You are going to give a talk
about your school holiday. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak
for not more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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why you
like your holiday time
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what the
holiday of your dream is
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what good
holiday experience you have already had. You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 6.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out how to make your school life more interesting for
you. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your
name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: What grade are you in?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How often do you come to school
for extra-curricular activities?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What kind of activities are
available for students at school after the lessons?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What activities offered by your
school after the lessons do you find most interesting and useful?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What activities offered by your
school after the lessons are not to your liking?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What can be done to make your
school life after the lessons even better?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 7 CHOOSING A PROFESSION
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 teaching profession has
proved to be one of the most popular careers among school graduates in the UK.
The choice was made out of 40 different professions on the list. About a third
of the participants were interested in teaching. Other professions that
generated interest included those of engineer, psychologist and artist. The
medical profession was not as popular as last year and only 10% of those
questioned expressed interest in being a doctor. Instead, journalism, police work
and social service have risen in popularity. The girls’ preferences were
teaching, psychology and social work while boys were more inclined to choose a
technical walk of life. The majority of school leavers want to continue their
studies in some way while some 10% will work.
Task 7.2
You are going to take part in a
telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the
questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
Task 7.3.2
You are going to give a talk
about the role of English in your future career. You will have to start in 1.5
minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
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what
professions require the knowledge of English
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how English
can be used in your future professional career
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what you do
to achieve a good command of English
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 7.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out what professions are most popular among school
students. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your
name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How do you assess your school
performance in different subjects?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What are your favourite school
subjects?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What are the professions of
your parents?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What professions are popular
among your friends?
Student:
Electronic assistant: Why do you think it is
worthwhile to choose the profession of your dream?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What do you need to do to be
successful in the profession of your choice?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 8 RUSSIAN TRADITIONS
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.
Traditional Russian souvenirs
are popular all over the globe. The matryoshka is the best known gift
from Russia. It is a set of painted wooden dolls of different sizes that are
hidden one inside the other. In some rare cases there can be 50 dolls and even
more. Traditionally these dolls are painted dressed in a Russian peasant dress
with a headscarf. Khokhloma is another traditional Russian craft which
originated in the 17th century near the city of Nizhny Novgorod. It is a style
of painting on wooden dishes and on furniture. This beautiful and unique style
can be recognized for its red and gold flowers on a dark background. Gzhel
is yet another style of painting dishes and cups, clocks and lamps in blue and
white.
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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You are going to give a talk
about any tradition that you know in your family, your school, your country
or elsewhere. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more
than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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what
tradition seems to you more interesting than others and why
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whether you
know anything about where, when and how this tradition began
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how the
tradition of your choice is observed these days
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 8.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out what traditions are known to young people. Please
answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your
name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: What do you think “a tradition”
is?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What traditions does your
family have?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What traditions of your parents
and grandparents do you know about?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What traditions are observed at
your school?
Student:
Electronic assistant: Which traditional event is your
favourite?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What traditions do you help to
keep?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 9 TRAVELLING AND SIGHTSEEING
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.
People who travel through the
thick Brazilian jungle may arrive at a shocking place — a small American-style
town with streets, houses, a police station and even a golf course. The
difference is that here in the middle of the rainforest there are no people.
Only monkeys jumping on the rooftops. The town was built in the ’20s
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and its
inhabitants abandoned it in the 1940s. The famous car maker Henry Ford bought
this land and wanted to build a factory there to produce rubber for his cars.
The workers were moved there from Michigan. The rules of life in the town were
very strict and the workers did not like it. Besides, the rubber production was
very slow and the project failed.
Task
9.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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Task
9.3
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You are going to give a talk
about visiting a foreign country. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and
speak for not more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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what
foreign country would you like to visit and why
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what
preparations you need to make before you go
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what you
should bear in mind to make your stay abroad safe and interesting
You have to talk
continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 9.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out what the most popular travel routes for a holiday
these days are. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you
don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: Where have you already
travelled?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How long do your trips usually
last?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What trip do you remember as
the best one and why?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What trips are described as
very good by your friends?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What place are you going to
visit next time and why?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What means of travel will you
be using?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 10 FAMOUS PEOPLE
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.
If you ask an adult about the
most famous clown in the world, everyone will immediately remember their
childhood and a circus arena with a comedian on it who can be both funny and
sad. If you make a list of names then, perhaps, in the USA the entertainer
called Bozo will be at the top of the list. One should know that more than one
clown performed under that name. Many actors used to wear the same popular mask
for their performance. There are popular clown names in different countries and
the children admire their bright caps and baggy trousers, sense of humour,
funny jokes, spectacular tricks and friendly personality. Nobody can imagine
the circus without a clown making us laugh.
Task
10.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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Task
10.3
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You are going to give a talk
about a cult figure. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not
more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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what a cult
figure is
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why some
people become cult figures or role models for others
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what kind
of person may become your role model in life
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 10.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out what famous names are most known to young people.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give
your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How important do you think it
is to become famous?
Student:
Electronic assistant: Which people achieve popularity
among us?
Student:
Electronic assistant: Why do some actors or actresses
become famous while others do not?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What makes a scientist famous?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What brings fame to sportsmen?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How can an ordinary person
become famous?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 11 TRAVELLING
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.
In the past, travelling was a
very risky adventure. There were no roads. The transport was very primitive and
slow. Many people travelled on foot and faced all sorts of dangers from wild
beasts, bad weather and robbers. Only the bravest people dared to set out on a
long journey. They preferred to travel in groups. Later travellers learned how
to train four-footed animals like the horse or the camel and travelling became
a little more comfortable. These days people travel in comfort and nearly every
country in the world has a network of railways and air connections. If your
business is very urgent you can travel by air and arrive at your destination in
no time.
11.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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11.3
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You are going to give a talk
about the most memorable travel of your life. You will have to start in 1.5
minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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what your
destination was
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what made
your trip so memorable
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who you
shared your story with and what the reaction was
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 11.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out what means of transport are preferable for you.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give
your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How many times a year do your
relatives or friends travel to some distant places?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What transport do they usually
choose?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What makes people prefer some
kinds of transport to others?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How much does the speed of travel
matter for you?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What does “a comfortable
journey” mean for you?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How do people entertain
themselves on trains or planes?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 12 TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS
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.
It is true that many teenagers
are carried away by taking selfies, listening to music, messaging or playing
games. However, there are talented young people who create something useful and
make life better for everyone. Thanks to the invention of a school student it
is no longer necessary to wait for hours to charge one’s cell phone. This
device was considered the best at an international fair of young scientists.
You will agree with this decision of the selection board if you know that with this
gadget a telephone can be charged in 20 to 30 seconds. It contains a lot of
energy in a very small space. Besides, it can be recharged 10,000 cycles
compared with 1,000 cycles for ordinary batteries.
12.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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12.3
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You are going to give a talk
about the good and bad that you see in modern technological devices. You will
have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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what modern
technological devices you use
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how often
you use your most favourite gadgets
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what good
and harm modern technology can do
You
have to talk continuously
Audioscript
for Task 12.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out what technological progress means for you personally.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give
your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: What modern gadgets do you
know?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What advanced technological
devices have you been using lately?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How does technological progress
help you in your life?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What piece of modern technology
would you like to get as a present and why?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What makes an electronic gadget
useful for you?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What should young people be
mindful of when using electronic gadgets?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 13 GLOBAL PROBLEMS
Over the last 50 years the
human population has increased nearly three times and as a result we have been
using a lot more water than before. Besides, industrial waste has polluted much
of the fresh water resources. Agriculture demands its share of water as well.
This means that the water supply is decreasing. Less fresh water on the planet
means not only thirst but also hunger. The reason is that human beings depend
upon fish and animals for food. If fish and wildlife become extinct, we may
face extinction ourselves. A debate is now going on about what causes the
shortage of water. Global warming is factor number one. People from different
cultures have to work together or face mutual destruction.
Task 13.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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Task 13.3
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You are going to give a talk
about ecologically friendly technologies of generating electricity. You will
have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
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Remember to say:
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what
ecologically friendly technologies of generating electricity you know
•
how
important these ecologically friendly technologies are
•
whether
your family tries to save energy and how
You have to talk
continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 13.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out what you think about pollution. Please answer six
questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So,
let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How do you understand the
phrase “environmental pollution”?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What do you think causes
environmental pollution?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How do you think environmental
pollution can be stopped?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What can teenagers do to stop
environmental pollution?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What school projects do you
know to make the environment cleaner?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What did you do in the project
to make the environment cleaner?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 14 MASS MEDIA
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 mass media has changed over
the last decades. The internet has become available and today it brings us the
information of our choice at a great speed. The internet is now a platform for
news, music, films, talk shows, sports events, advertising, trading, playing
games and even doing business. The internet has made the rhythm of our life
much faster than before. We now spend much less time sitting down and give more
energy to switching over, telephoning, messaging, emailing, contacting,
booking, registering, checking in and out. Thanks to the new mass media we keep
up to date with news of all kind twenty-four hours a day. When the long-awaited
moment to relax comes, we make the most of it in front of the computer again.
This is especially true for the younger generation.
Task 14.2
You are going to take part in a
telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the
questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
Task 14.3
You are going to give a talk
about personal websites. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for
not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
•
about your
or somebody else’s personal website
•
what makes
you or somebody else create your own website
•
what rules
it is important to have in mind for those who have their own website
You have to talk continuously
Audioscript
for Task 14.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out how young people use the internet these days.
Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give
your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How much time a day do you use
the internet on average?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What are the purposes that you
use the internet for?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What kind of information do you
get from the internet?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How do you use the internet for
your studies?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How do you use the internet for
entertainment?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What role do internet social
networks play in your life?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 15 HEALTH
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.
Robots start to play an active
role in the medical check-ups of patients. They can even do it at a distance if
a patient is very far away from the hospital. Robotic technology is very
important in telemedicine, but these days robots go one step further. They can
now patrol hospital corridors and call on the rooms to check on patients’
health. After the examination of the patient, the robot can put all the results
on record for the doctor to see and make further instructions to the medical
staff. Medical robots look like a mobile cart with a video screen and medical
monitoring equipment. The cart “knows” which way to go and which patients to
monitor at a given time. This device frees the doctors’ time.
Task
15.2
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You are going to take part in
a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to
the questions.
Remember that you have 40
seconds to answer each question.
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Task
15.3
|
You are going to give a talk
about fitness training. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for
not more than 2 minutes.
|
Remember to say:
•
what
fitness groups you or your friends attend
•
what
purposes of attending a fitness group you or your friends have in mind
•
the results
of attending a fitness group by you or your friends
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript
for Task 15.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic
assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our
survey. We need to find out how health aware young people are. Please answer
six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So,
let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How can you assess your own
health?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What do you do to keep fit?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How much time a day do you
spend outside?
Student:
Electronic assistant: Can you describe your diet as
healthy and why?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How much time do you give a day
to physical exercises?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How do you deal with stress
caused by studies?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
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