FULL-YEAR COURSE 2023-2024
FIRST BLOCK
FIRST BLOCK
HOUSEHOLD CHORES.
WRITING PRACTICE
WRITING PRACTICE
LESSON #2 (2)
1. Unexpected situations are not risky for the speaker.
2. Possessing a banking card is not enough.
3. Cashless ways of payment are not so convenient for the speaker.
4. Having a credit card needs carefully spending
5. Having a credit card leads to new opportunities.
6. Using a debit card is an ideal optional for on-line shopping.
7. Saving account is the easiest way of saving money.
2. Possessing a banking card is not enough.
3. Cashless ways of payment are not so convenient for the speaker.
4. Having a credit card needs carefully spending
5. Having a credit card leads to new opportunities.
6. Using a debit card is an ideal optional for on-line shopping.
7. Saving account is the easiest way of saving money.
Вы услышите шесть высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего А—F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1—7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
TASK #1
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #1
TASK #1
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #1
312647
Speaker A
When purchasing something, I prefer a good old way of paying with cash. I'm not really familiar with cashless ways of payment. For me it's too complicated and I don't really trust big banking corporations. I've heard that they can trace all your expenses, and besides, I think that the safest place for my own funds is my pocket. Of course, somebody can disagree, but I get so nervous when I write my password as I am afraid of forgetting it.
Speaker B
I prefer to keep all my money on my debit card. It makes me feel very secure for my funds. If anything happens, for example: if I lose my wallet or get mugged on the street, I can easily call my bank and ask to suspend my card's service and refund all the transitions that were made after the incident occurred. I find it very convenient. I don't worry about my money when something unexpected happens. I am sure it will be conserved by professionals.
Speaker C
Banking cards are very helpful nowadays, but I think you should always have some cash with you at any time. Imagine yourself cashless in a restaurant, trying to pay the bill with your debit card that declines every time a waiter swipes it? Tricky situation! Even though you funds on your bank account, things like chip or equipment failure may occur and you'll end up in trouble.
Speaker D
I think debit cards are awesome for the active users! With a card you can shop on-line and get whatever things you like! I really love the idea that I don't have to go to noisy and crowded shopping malls to buy clothes. I can simply order whatever I need on-line and with a single click mouse it's going to be delivered to my doorstep. You can also watch all your transactions on-line by logging into your bank's website. That's what I call modern technologies!
Speaker E
I've been using credit cards for quite a while. It comes handy when I run out of money. I have a certain limit on my card that I cannot exceed; but usually I don't use it much often. The reason why is that every time I forget to cover my credit statement, I receive a fine from my bank. You also have to pay a yearly fee in order to obtain a credit card. Other words, having a credit card can become a hassle if you aren't very good in managing your own expenses.
Speaker F
I enjoy watching my money grow, that's why I have a savings account. If you have some money that you don't want to spend just yet, you'd better put it on your savings account. I have earned extra $900 by not spending the rest of the amount. If you want to save some cash for your kid's college, savings account would be the best bet. Your money is going to be very secure and there's almost no chance of loss. The best thing is that your funds will eventually grow!
When purchasing something, I prefer a good old way of paying with cash. I'm not really familiar with cashless ways of payment. For me it's too complicated and I don't really trust big banking corporations. I've heard that they can trace all your expenses, and besides, I think that the safest place for my own funds is my pocket. Of course, somebody can disagree, but I get so nervous when I write my password as I am afraid of forgetting it.
Speaker B
I prefer to keep all my money on my debit card. It makes me feel very secure for my funds. If anything happens, for example: if I lose my wallet or get mugged on the street, I can easily call my bank and ask to suspend my card's service and refund all the transitions that were made after the incident occurred. I find it very convenient. I don't worry about my money when something unexpected happens. I am sure it will be conserved by professionals.
Speaker C
Banking cards are very helpful nowadays, but I think you should always have some cash with you at any time. Imagine yourself cashless in a restaurant, trying to pay the bill with your debit card that declines every time a waiter swipes it? Tricky situation! Even though you funds on your bank account, things like chip or equipment failure may occur and you'll end up in trouble.
Speaker D
I think debit cards are awesome for the active users! With a card you can shop on-line and get whatever things you like! I really love the idea that I don't have to go to noisy and crowded shopping malls to buy clothes. I can simply order whatever I need on-line and with a single click mouse it's going to be delivered to my doorstep. You can also watch all your transactions on-line by logging into your bank's website. That's what I call modern technologies!
Speaker E
I've been using credit cards for quite a while. It comes handy when I run out of money. I have a certain limit on my card that I cannot exceed; but usually I don't use it much often. The reason why is that every time I forget to cover my credit statement, I receive a fine from my bank. You also have to pay a yearly fee in order to obtain a credit card. Other words, having a credit card can become a hassle if you aren't very good in managing your own expenses.
Speaker F
I enjoy watching my money grow, that's why I have a savings account. If you have some money that you don't want to spend just yet, you'd better put it on your savings account. I have earned extra $900 by not spending the rest of the amount. If you want to save some cash for your kid's college, savings account would be the best bet. Your money is going to be very secure and there's almost no chance of loss. The best thing is that your funds will eventually grow!
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1. Money does not make her/him free.
2. Money is evil.
3. Money is power over other people.
4. Money doesn't mean much in her/his life.
5. Money is a means to help others.
6. Money is a changeable thing.
7. Money ensures her/his freedom in some ways.
2. Money is evil.
3. Money is power over other people.
4. Money doesn't mean much in her/his life.
5. Money is a means to help others.
6. Money is a changeable thing.
7. Money ensures her/his freedom in some ways.
Вы услышите шесть высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего А—F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1—7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
TASK #1
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #2
TASK #1
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #2
617254
Speaker A
For me the meaning of money has changed over time. When I was very young my parents were well off and I enjoyed more luxuries than most of my friends, but my parents fought constantly over money. As I grew older my parents lost all their wealth and I spent my teens being fairly poor compared to my friends while my parents continued to fight over money and eventually divorced each other.
Speaker В
For me money is a tool. It's a tool to accomplish things and get what I need or want. Does it mean freedom to me? No, it does not and I do not understand those who say money means freedom to them. If your freedom is dependent on money how free are you really? Aren't you enslaved to money an money is your master? What will happen when you lose your money? These are important questions you should think analyzing your attitude towards freedom.
Speaker C
Money seems freedom for me in the sense that a car means freedom or a musical instrument means freedom. A car lets me get places that I could not go otherwise. This instrument lets me express myself in ways that I otherwise could not. Would I lose my freedom if I lost my money? Yes, at least a good bit of it. There are many things that I would be required to give up. So money only helps me to be free but it doesn't give all the freedom.
Speaker D
Money is something I would like to live without. When my father died of a heart attack trying to earn more money for the family, I developed an extreme hate for money, the thought of money would make me angry. Money is the chains capitalism uses to keep people subservient. It makes people mad, ruins human health and lives, ruins families and relations. Money makes us suffer.
Speaker E
How you handle your money says a lot who you are. Money is neither good nor evil. Some people use money with evil intent for evil purposes. People with good intentions use it for positive ones. I see money as a gift from God to me. All the money that passes through my hands is not my own, and I have the privilege of giving away at least 10% to charities With money you can do a lot of good for others, and I can make a difference m other people's lives.
Speaker F
Money means basic survival. I was lucky to learn how to survive and do a lot of things without money. If you are content with what you already have, then money has no power over you. It can't do anything for you. If you have the knowledge how to provide for yourself and your family without money, then that knowledge is much more valuable than money. So in my opinion, I can't say that money is the most important thing for me.
For me the meaning of money has changed over time. When I was very young my parents were well off and I enjoyed more luxuries than most of my friends, but my parents fought constantly over money. As I grew older my parents lost all their wealth and I spent my teens being fairly poor compared to my friends while my parents continued to fight over money and eventually divorced each other.
Speaker В
For me money is a tool. It's a tool to accomplish things and get what I need or want. Does it mean freedom to me? No, it does not and I do not understand those who say money means freedom to them. If your freedom is dependent on money how free are you really? Aren't you enslaved to money an money is your master? What will happen when you lose your money? These are important questions you should think analyzing your attitude towards freedom.
Speaker C
Money seems freedom for me in the sense that a car means freedom or a musical instrument means freedom. A car lets me get places that I could not go otherwise. This instrument lets me express myself in ways that I otherwise could not. Would I lose my freedom if I lost my money? Yes, at least a good bit of it. There are many things that I would be required to give up. So money only helps me to be free but it doesn't give all the freedom.
Speaker D
Money is something I would like to live without. When my father died of a heart attack trying to earn more money for the family, I developed an extreme hate for money, the thought of money would make me angry. Money is the chains capitalism uses to keep people subservient. It makes people mad, ruins human health and lives, ruins families and relations. Money makes us suffer.
Speaker E
How you handle your money says a lot who you are. Money is neither good nor evil. Some people use money with evil intent for evil purposes. People with good intentions use it for positive ones. I see money as a gift from God to me. All the money that passes through my hands is not my own, and I have the privilege of giving away at least 10% to charities With money you can do a lot of good for others, and I can make a difference m other people's lives.
Speaker F
Money means basic survival. I was lucky to learn how to survive and do a lot of things without money. If you are content with what you already have, then money has no power over you. It can't do anything for you. If you have the knowledge how to provide for yourself and your family without money, then that knowledge is much more valuable than money. So in my opinion, I can't say that money is the most important thing for me.
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1. It is necessary to create saving habits.
2. Saving money should pursue actual targets.
3. Modern technology helps to save.
4. To save or not to save is a personal decision.
5. The way of saving depends on priorities.
6. The outgoings are recorded.
7. Controlling the expenses helps to save money.
2. Saving money should pursue actual targets.
3. Modern technology helps to save.
4. To save or not to save is a personal decision.
5. The way of saving depends on priorities.
6. The outgoings are recorded.
7. Controlling the expenses helps to save money.
Вы услышите шесть высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего А—F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1—7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
TASK #1
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #3
TASK #1
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #3
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Speaker A
The first step I make to save money is figuring out how much I spend. I keep track of all my expenses — that means every coffee, newspaper and snack I buy. Ideally, I can account for every penny. Once I have my data, I organize the numbers by categories, such as gas, groceries and mortgage, and total each amount. I consider using my credit card or bank statements to help me with this.
Speaker B
Once I have an idea of what I spend in a month, I can begin to organize my recorded expenses into a workable budget. My budget should outline how my outgoings measure up to my income. I want to be sure to factor in the sums to be paid that occur regularly but not every month, such as car maintenance. Creating a budget with a template can help me feel more in control of my finances and let me save money for my goals.
Speaker C
Now that I've made a budget, I create a savings category within it. I try to put away 10—15 percent of my income as savings. If my expenses are so high that I can't save that much, it might be time to cut back. To do so, I identify non-essentials that I can spend less on, such as entertainment and dining out. Considering savings a regular expense, similar to groceries, is a great way to reinforce good savings habits.
Speaker D
One of the best ways for me to save money is to set a goal. I start by thinking of what I might want to save for — anything from a down payment for a house to a vacation — then I figure out how long it might take me to save for it. Here are some examples of short-term goals: emergency fund, vacation, down payment for a car. And these are the examples of long-term goals: retirement, the child's education, down payment on a home or a remodeling project.
Speaker E
After my expenses and income, my goals are likely to have the biggest impact on how I save money. I try to be sure to remember long- term goals — it's important that planning for retirement doesn't take a back seat to shorter-term needs. Setting goals can give me a clear idea of where to start saving. For example, if I know I'm going to need to replace my car in the near future, I could start putting money away for one.
Speaker F
Almost all banks offer automated transfers between your checking and savings accounts. I can choose when, how much and where to transfer money to, or even split my direct deposit between my checking and savings accounts. Automated transfers are a great way to save money since I don't have to think about it and it generally reduces the temptation to spend the money instead. I check my progress every month.
The first step I make to save money is figuring out how much I spend. I keep track of all my expenses — that means every coffee, newspaper and snack I buy. Ideally, I can account for every penny. Once I have my data, I organize the numbers by categories, such as gas, groceries and mortgage, and total each amount. I consider using my credit card or bank statements to help me with this.
Speaker B
Once I have an idea of what I spend in a month, I can begin to organize my recorded expenses into a workable budget. My budget should outline how my outgoings measure up to my income. I want to be sure to factor in the sums to be paid that occur regularly but not every month, such as car maintenance. Creating a budget with a template can help me feel more in control of my finances and let me save money for my goals.
Speaker C
Now that I've made a budget, I create a savings category within it. I try to put away 10—15 percent of my income as savings. If my expenses are so high that I can't save that much, it might be time to cut back. To do so, I identify non-essentials that I can spend less on, such as entertainment and dining out. Considering savings a regular expense, similar to groceries, is a great way to reinforce good savings habits.
Speaker D
One of the best ways for me to save money is to set a goal. I start by thinking of what I might want to save for — anything from a down payment for a house to a vacation — then I figure out how long it might take me to save for it. Here are some examples of short-term goals: emergency fund, vacation, down payment for a car. And these are the examples of long-term goals: retirement, the child's education, down payment on a home or a remodeling project.
Speaker E
After my expenses and income, my goals are likely to have the biggest impact on how I save money. I try to be sure to remember long- term goals — it's important that planning for retirement doesn't take a back seat to shorter-term needs. Setting goals can give me a clear idea of where to start saving. For example, if I know I'm going to need to replace my car in the near future, I could start putting money away for one.
Speaker F
Almost all banks offer automated transfers between your checking and savings accounts. I can choose when, how much and where to transfer money to, or even split my direct deposit between my checking and savings accounts. Automated transfers are a great way to save money since I don't have to think about it and it generally reduces the temptation to spend the money instead. I check my progress every month.
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1. I'm sure that cooking can unite not only relatives.
2. I think that cooking is a waste of time.
3. I believe that I can improve my cooking abilities.
4. I choose the recipe according to the people I'm cooking for.
5. I don't like cooking but the circumstances make me do it.
6. I like cooking because it helps me to keep fit.
7. I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen.
2. I think that cooking is a waste of time.
3. I believe that I can improve my cooking abilities.
4. I choose the recipe according to the people I'm cooking for.
5. I don't like cooking but the circumstances make me do it.
6. I like cooking because it helps me to keep fit.
7. I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen.
Вы услышите шесть высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего А—F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1—7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
TASK #1
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #4
TASK #1
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #4
457261
Speaker А
I absolutely adore cooking. In my everyday life I use recipes which are easy to cook. But when I want to surprise my guests, I choose something special. I feel like a strong, independent, woman when I'm making something new in the kitchen. Sometimes it's good to let off some steam and concentrate on the ingredients. It's true that cooking will help you in any situation. I really enjoy cooking and being able to create a great meal.
Speaker B
Cooking is something I have to do, not something I enjoy. My friends often say to me, "Just start cooking. You'll love it." But I don't. We are not all gifted with love of things related to food beyond just eating it. Personally, I hate cooking. And now that I have children I have to do it. Can you imagine how painful it is? I suffer every day because I do what I don't enjoy doing.
Speaker C
I'm too busy to cook meals as often as I would like. But when I finally get a desirable day off, I spend it on cooking. There are so many different types of food and recipes. They all offer endless possibilities of what you can cook. Whether it may be a different style, type, or even just a different version. Creating something new in the kitchen helps me to relax and forget about all my problems.
Speaker D
I don't like spending too much time on cooking. I get bored while making something for dinner, for example. And it doesn't matter what recipe I choose or what food is used. I'm sure it's better to go out somewhere, and order whatever you want, so you can save your time and energy. I believe that this wav I have more opportunities to try something really tasty and diversify my life.
Speaker E
I can't say that I love cooking, but knowing the basics and feeling competent in the kitchen gives me an opportunity to improve my health. One of the most important advantages is that it's good for my body. I can avoid processed food and focus on using real ingredients. On the other hand, when I'm cooking I choose what goes into each dish. It means that I regulate the quality of the ingredients.
Speaker F
Of course, I realize that cooking is an amazing skill to have. It not only saves you time and money on food, but it can also contribute to better health. Besides, cooking brings you closer to friends and family and can be a wonderful creative outlet for stress. But, you know, it's not mine. I can't manage with a frying pan or even peel some carrots. I become incredibly awkward and helpless.
I absolutely adore cooking. In my everyday life I use recipes which are easy to cook. But when I want to surprise my guests, I choose something special. I feel like a strong, independent, woman when I'm making something new in the kitchen. Sometimes it's good to let off some steam and concentrate on the ingredients. It's true that cooking will help you in any situation. I really enjoy cooking and being able to create a great meal.
Speaker B
Cooking is something I have to do, not something I enjoy. My friends often say to me, "Just start cooking. You'll love it." But I don't. We are not all gifted with love of things related to food beyond just eating it. Personally, I hate cooking. And now that I have children I have to do it. Can you imagine how painful it is? I suffer every day because I do what I don't enjoy doing.
Speaker C
I'm too busy to cook meals as often as I would like. But when I finally get a desirable day off, I spend it on cooking. There are so many different types of food and recipes. They all offer endless possibilities of what you can cook. Whether it may be a different style, type, or even just a different version. Creating something new in the kitchen helps me to relax and forget about all my problems.
Speaker D
I don't like spending too much time on cooking. I get bored while making something for dinner, for example. And it doesn't matter what recipe I choose or what food is used. I'm sure it's better to go out somewhere, and order whatever you want, so you can save your time and energy. I believe that this wav I have more opportunities to try something really tasty and diversify my life.
Speaker E
I can't say that I love cooking, but knowing the basics and feeling competent in the kitchen gives me an opportunity to improve my health. One of the most important advantages is that it's good for my body. I can avoid processed food and focus on using real ingredients. On the other hand, when I'm cooking I choose what goes into each dish. It means that I regulate the quality of the ingredients.
Speaker F
Of course, I realize that cooking is an amazing skill to have. It not only saves you time and money on food, but it can also contribute to better health. Besides, cooking brings you closer to friends and family and can be a wonderful creative outlet for stress. But, you know, it's not mine. I can't manage with a frying pan or even peel some carrots. I become incredibly awkward and helpless.
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A. The customer tried on a white pair of trousers.
B. The customer prefers only up-to-date clothes.
C. The black pair of trousers suited the customer perfectly.
D. The trousers cost less than 100 dollars.
E. The customer got some discounts.
F. The customer received a belt as a present.
G. The customer could pay both by card and in cash.
B. The customer prefers only up-to-date clothes.
C. The black pair of trousers suited the customer perfectly.
D. The trousers cost less than 100 dollars.
E. The customer got some discounts.
F. The customer received a belt as a present.
G. The customer could pay both by card and in cash.
Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А—G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 — true), какие не соответствуют (2 — false) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 — not stated). Занесите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа в таблицу.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #1
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #1
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Shop assistant: Good morning, madam. Can I help you?
Customer: Yes, please. I'm looking for a pair of trousers to go with my polka-dotted blouse.
Shop assistant: Let me think. What colour is your blouse?
Customer: It's red and white.
Shop assistant: Do you like these snow-white trousers (А)?
Customer: They look very nice (A). I would like to try them on. Where is the fitting-room?
Shop assistant: Go straight ahead and then turn right.
SOME TIME LATER
Shop assistant: So, do they fit you?
Customer: No, unfortunately they are a bit tight. Can you give me a bigger size, please?
Shop assistant: I'm sorry, but there's only one pair of these trousers left. Would you like to have a look at this model in deep blue. They will suit you perfectly. We have these trousers in almost all sizes and will have yours for sure.
Customer: Thank you, but I think it's not the right colour. It won't match my blouse. I think the trousers should be lighter.
Shop assistant: I can offer you this pair of light grey trousers then.
Customer: But they look a little old-fashioned. By the way, it seems to me that they are too loose (B).
Shop assistant: And what about these jet-black trousers (С)?
Customer: Wow, they look amazing.
Shop assistant: I'm glad you like them. But I need some time to look for your size. I will bring them straight to the fitting room. You may wait for me there.
SOME TIME LATER
Shop assistant: Oh, you know, they suit you well (C).
Customer: Yes, the size is exactly mine. I feel very comfortable. And they look rather up-to-date. I'll take them.
Shop assistant: A good choice!
Customer: Thank you! How much do they cost?
Shop assistant: These trousers are from the latest collection. They cost 119 dollars and 99 cents (D). But luckily today we have a special offer. If you buy a belt or a purse together with a pair of trousers from the new collection, you'll have a 5 percent discount (F).
Customer: Super! I'll take this white belt, which matches the trousers. It costs 10 dollars. But I have a discount card of your shop too. Will you add it to my purchase?
Shop assistant: Yes, I will. It works for our new collection only. Which card do you have?
Customer: I've got a gold card.
Shop assistant: The gold card gives you 10 percent discount, plus the 5 percent we gave you (E). So, for you, the trousers and the belt will cost 102 dollars and 59 cents.
Customer: Can I pay by card (G)?
Shop assistant: Yes, we accent any cards (G).
Customer: Here you are.
Customer: Yes, please. I'm looking for a pair of trousers to go with my polka-dotted blouse.
Shop assistant: Let me think. What colour is your blouse?
Customer: It's red and white.
Shop assistant: Do you like these snow-white trousers (А)?
Customer: They look very nice (A). I would like to try them on. Where is the fitting-room?
Shop assistant: Go straight ahead and then turn right.
SOME TIME LATER
Shop assistant: So, do they fit you?
Customer: No, unfortunately they are a bit tight. Can you give me a bigger size, please?
Shop assistant: I'm sorry, but there's only one pair of these trousers left. Would you like to have a look at this model in deep blue. They will suit you perfectly. We have these trousers in almost all sizes and will have yours for sure.
Customer: Thank you, but I think it's not the right colour. It won't match my blouse. I think the trousers should be lighter.
Shop assistant: I can offer you this pair of light grey trousers then.
Customer: But they look a little old-fashioned. By the way, it seems to me that they are too loose (B).
Shop assistant: And what about these jet-black trousers (С)?
Customer: Wow, they look amazing.
Shop assistant: I'm glad you like them. But I need some time to look for your size. I will bring them straight to the fitting room. You may wait for me there.
SOME TIME LATER
Shop assistant: Oh, you know, they suit you well (C).
Customer: Yes, the size is exactly mine. I feel very comfortable. And they look rather up-to-date. I'll take them.
Shop assistant: A good choice!
Customer: Thank you! How much do they cost?
Shop assistant: These trousers are from the latest collection. They cost 119 dollars and 99 cents (D). But luckily today we have a special offer. If you buy a belt or a purse together with a pair of trousers from the new collection, you'll have a 5 percent discount (F).
Customer: Super! I'll take this white belt, which matches the trousers. It costs 10 dollars. But I have a discount card of your shop too. Will you add it to my purchase?
Shop assistant: Yes, I will. It works for our new collection only. Which card do you have?
Customer: I've got a gold card.
Shop assistant: The gold card gives you 10 percent discount, plus the 5 percent we gave you (E). So, for you, the trousers and the belt will cost 102 dollars and 59 cents.
Customer: Can I pay by card (G)?
Shop assistant: Yes, we accent any cards (G).
Customer: Here you are.
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A. Tom is fond of buying expensive clothes.
B. Sometimes Samantha shows off her fashionable clothes.
C. Samantha has much more footwear than she needs.
D. Samantha is a good marathon runner.
E. Samantha gets a lot of T-shirts as presents.
F. Samantha prefers buying clothes of a certain colour.
G. Tom usually catches a bus to go to school.
B. Sometimes Samantha shows off her fashionable clothes.
C. Samantha has much more footwear than she needs.
D. Samantha is a good marathon runner.
E. Samantha gets a lot of T-shirts as presents.
F. Samantha prefers buying clothes of a certain colour.
G. Tom usually catches a bus to go to school.
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LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #2
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #2
2113123
Samantha: So talking about clothes, Tom, do you spent a lot of money on clothes?
Tom: I don't really spend a lot of money on clothes, Samantha. I think the clothes that I buy last for a long time. And I have a lot of them but I only add to them very slowly over the years.
Samantha: The same for me, I don't like to spend a lot of money on clothes, but every now and then it is nice to splurge on something that looks really good. There's some great shops like TJ Maxx and Target and, they're, you know, half price and not as expensive. But you can still find some great looking things.
Tom: Right. And I think by adding to the collection that I already have, I can wear different styles on different days.
Samantha: That's true.
Tom: Do you think you have too many clothes by chance, do you feel like you need to get rid of any of your clothes?
Samantha: Right now I have way too many shoes actually. I kind of feel like I have a pair of sneakers that I use for sports and tennis, I have a pair of nice cute shoes that I wear when go out and dress up and then I have a pair of kind of everyday flipflops that I walk around in all the time. But there's three other only things I need but in my closet right now I have about like probably 12 pairs of shoes and it's ridiculous like you know I don't need exactly three pairs of black shoes, one that's heels, one that's not, one that's sandals. So I have way too many shoes for one. Shirts, I have maybe too many t-shirts, they tend to accumulate, if you go to certain events a lot of times you'll get free t-shirts. I run in a lot of marathons and one of the things they give you is a t-shirt. So they've kind of accumulated and I have a lot, a lot of t-shirts. What about you?
Tom: Yeah, I think I have some shirts that I need to get rid of, a few t-shirts that are from events that don't really look so nice. So I think I need to get rid of some of those.
Samantha: I have a terrible habit of when I find something that fits me well and I think looks good, I'll buy several of the same thing, just in different colors, so I'm wearing the same thing all the time just with different colors. Yeah, I love hats, I tend to wear a hat whenever I go outside in the summer, when I play tennis, when I go to the beach, all the time. And they get so worn, I need more of them.
Tom: Yeah, I have a few hats. I don't wear them very often, for me a hat is like a last ditch effort to save a bad hair day, like I woke up late, I have to go or I'll miss the bus, okay here's a hat. Samantha: I do that all the time. Oh, I don't have enough time to shower this morning, just throw on a hat.
Tom: Yeah.
Samantha: Nobody will ever know, it's good.
Tom: I don't really spend a lot of money on clothes, Samantha. I think the clothes that I buy last for a long time. And I have a lot of them but I only add to them very slowly over the years.
Samantha: The same for me, I don't like to spend a lot of money on clothes, but every now and then it is nice to splurge on something that looks really good. There's some great shops like TJ Maxx and Target and, they're, you know, half price and not as expensive. But you can still find some great looking things.
Tom: Right. And I think by adding to the collection that I already have, I can wear different styles on different days.
Samantha: That's true.
Tom: Do you think you have too many clothes by chance, do you feel like you need to get rid of any of your clothes?
Samantha: Right now I have way too many shoes actually. I kind of feel like I have a pair of sneakers that I use for sports and tennis, I have a pair of nice cute shoes that I wear when go out and dress up and then I have a pair of kind of everyday flipflops that I walk around in all the time. But there's three other only things I need but in my closet right now I have about like probably 12 pairs of shoes and it's ridiculous like you know I don't need exactly three pairs of black shoes, one that's heels, one that's not, one that's sandals. So I have way too many shoes for one. Shirts, I have maybe too many t-shirts, they tend to accumulate, if you go to certain events a lot of times you'll get free t-shirts. I run in a lot of marathons and one of the things they give you is a t-shirt. So they've kind of accumulated and I have a lot, a lot of t-shirts. What about you?
Tom: Yeah, I think I have some shirts that I need to get rid of, a few t-shirts that are from events that don't really look so nice. So I think I need to get rid of some of those.
Samantha: I have a terrible habit of when I find something that fits me well and I think looks good, I'll buy several of the same thing, just in different colors, so I'm wearing the same thing all the time just with different colors. Yeah, I love hats, I tend to wear a hat whenever I go outside in the summer, when I play tennis, when I go to the beach, all the time. And they get so worn, I need more of them.
Tom: Yeah, I have a few hats. I don't wear them very often, for me a hat is like a last ditch effort to save a bad hair day, like I woke up late, I have to go or I'll miss the bus, okay here's a hat. Samantha: I do that all the time. Oh, I don't have enough time to shower this morning, just throw on a hat.
Tom: Yeah.
Samantha: Nobody will ever know, it's good.
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A. Dabby was a success at school.
B. Mrs. Anderson is fond of baking.
C. Mrs. Anderson doesn't allow Dabby to have a pie before dinner.
D. Not all members of their family like pies.
E. Dabby is going to buy cherries for a cherry pie.
F. Dabby usually comes home at 3.30 after school.
G. Mrs. Anderson is going to cook meat for dinner.
B. Mrs. Anderson is fond of baking.
C. Mrs. Anderson doesn't allow Dabby to have a pie before dinner.
D. Not all members of their family like pies.
E. Dabby is going to buy cherries for a cherry pie.
F. Dabby usually comes home at 3.30 after school.
G. Mrs. Anderson is going to cook meat for dinner.
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LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #3
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #3
1322231
Dan: Mom, I am home.
Mrs. Anderson: How was school, Dan? How did you do on the test?
Dan: School was OK, and I did great on the test. Mom, I was so worried about that test, but now I feel great. What a relief!
Mrs. Anderson: I am glad to hear that. You have been studying so hard the past few weeks. Now, you can relax and enjoy life.
Dan: What are you cooking? It smells so good.
Mrs. Anderson: I am baking cakes. This is your favorite carrot cake.
Dan: It looks really yummy. And I see muffins over there too. You were busy, weren't you?
Mrs. Anderson: Yes. Jeff has to take something to school tomorrow. So, those muffins are for him. Don't touch them.
Dan: Can I have a piece of carrot cake? I want to enjoy life right now.
Mrs. Anderson: You don't want to wait until after dinner?
Dan: It looks inviting, and I bet it is delicious. No, I don't want to wait. Can I, mom?
Mrs. Anderson: OK, go ahead.
Dan: Did you see the new recipe that was posted on Today Cooking's website? I believe it was called Scrumptious Pie.
Mrs. Anderson: No, I did not. But I want to try that recipe. Your dad loves pie.
Dan: So do I. Mrs. Anderson: So does Jeff. Our whole family is crazy about pie.
Dan: When do you want to try the new recipe? I want to learn too. Should we bake a cherry pie or an apple pie?
Mrs. Anderson: Since this is the cherry season, let's make a cherry pie. Tomorrow, I will get some cherries at the supermarket, and we can start baking in the afternoon when you get home from school.
Dan: I need to finish a science project, and I will not get home until 3:30. Will it be too late to start baking, mom? If it is, you can start without me.
Mrs. Anderson: 3:30 PM is fine. I will prepare dinner early, and then I will have everything ready for our baking session before you get home.
Dan: It is a deal.
Mrs. Anderson: Enough about baking pies. I need to start working on today's dinner. It is three o'clock already.
Dan: What do we have for dinner tonight?
Mrs. Anderson: I will make roast beef and cream of mushroom soup.
Dan: It has been a long time since you made cream of mushroom soup. Do you need any help, mom?
Mrs. Anderson: No, go do your homework and leave the cooking to me.
Dan: Thanks, mom.
Mrs. Anderson: How was school, Dan? How did you do on the test?
Dan: School was OK, and I did great on the test. Mom, I was so worried about that test, but now I feel great. What a relief!
Mrs. Anderson: I am glad to hear that. You have been studying so hard the past few weeks. Now, you can relax and enjoy life.
Dan: What are you cooking? It smells so good.
Mrs. Anderson: I am baking cakes. This is your favorite carrot cake.
Dan: It looks really yummy. And I see muffins over there too. You were busy, weren't you?
Mrs. Anderson: Yes. Jeff has to take something to school tomorrow. So, those muffins are for him. Don't touch them.
Dan: Can I have a piece of carrot cake? I want to enjoy life right now.
Mrs. Anderson: You don't want to wait until after dinner?
Dan: It looks inviting, and I bet it is delicious. No, I don't want to wait. Can I, mom?
Mrs. Anderson: OK, go ahead.
Dan: Did you see the new recipe that was posted on Today Cooking's website? I believe it was called Scrumptious Pie.
Mrs. Anderson: No, I did not. But I want to try that recipe. Your dad loves pie.
Dan: So do I. Mrs. Anderson: So does Jeff. Our whole family is crazy about pie.
Dan: When do you want to try the new recipe? I want to learn too. Should we bake a cherry pie or an apple pie?
Mrs. Anderson: Since this is the cherry season, let's make a cherry pie. Tomorrow, I will get some cherries at the supermarket, and we can start baking in the afternoon when you get home from school.
Dan: I need to finish a science project, and I will not get home until 3:30. Will it be too late to start baking, mom? If it is, you can start without me.
Mrs. Anderson: 3:30 PM is fine. I will prepare dinner early, and then I will have everything ready for our baking session before you get home.
Dan: It is a deal.
Mrs. Anderson: Enough about baking pies. I need to start working on today's dinner. It is three o'clock already.
Dan: What do we have for dinner tonight?
Mrs. Anderson: I will make roast beef and cream of mushroom soup.
Dan: It has been a long time since you made cream of mushroom soup. Do you need any help, mom?
Mrs. Anderson: No, go do your homework and leave the cooking to me.
Dan: Thanks, mom.
tap if done
A. Mike doesn't mind going shopping.
B. Laura wants to have some cereal for breakfast.
C. Mike needs to buy some beef.
D. Laura asks Mike to buy some tomatoes.
E. Laura likes apples very much.
F. The girls' mother prefers cherry vanilla ice-cream.
G. Mike is going to use public transport to go shopping.
B. Laura wants to have some cereal for breakfast.
C. Mike needs to buy some beef.
D. Laura asks Mike to buy some tomatoes.
E. Laura likes apples very much.
F. The girls' mother prefers cherry vanilla ice-cream.
G. Mike is going to use public transport to go shopping.
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LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #4
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #4
1122312
Laura: Can you go shopping, Mike?
Mike: I guess I can. I am done with my homework. What do you want me to buy?
Laura: Well, buy some groceries, meat and vegetables, you can buy something for snacks and breakfast.
Mike: What do you want for breakfast?
Laura: I guess some cereal as usual.
Mike: I do not want cereal every day. I will buy some pancakes and syrup then.
Laura: Get the new Fine Food pancakes in the frozen food section please. I want to see how it tastes.
Mike: Do we still have enough coffee and cream for mom and dad?
Laura: Yes, we do.
Mike: Next, what do you want for snacks?
Laura: Some chips would be fine with me. You probably want your chocolate cookies.
Mike: I better write down all these things; otherwise, I will forget them.
Laura: Right! As far as meat, mom wants some pork and some chicken.
Mike: Just any kind of pork?
Laura: I forgot to ask mom about that. Anyway, you can ask the butcher for his opinion. He knows what is best.
Mike: Now, how about vegetables? Buy carrots, potatoes, cabbages and some lettuce.
Laura: That would be fine. We need some fruits also. What do you want?
Mike: Dad always packs an apple for lunch every day. I want the same thing.
Laura: We have already run out of eggs. So, get a carton of eggs also.
Mike: How about some soft drinks?
Laura: No, buy some bottled water instead. It is healthier for us. We need to cut down on our intake of sugar, as too much sugar is not good for our bodies.
Mike: I need to put bread on the list before I forget. Should I get one loaf or two?
Laura: One loaf will be enough.
Mike: Do we need anything for dessert?
Laura: Get a box of ice cream.
Mike: Ice cream? Isn't ice cream packed with sugar?
Laura: Yes, but since I already drink water instead of soft drinks, one or perhaps two scoops of ice cream after dinner is not too bad. Besides, mom loves ice cream, especially cherry vanilla.
Mike: OK, I will put down one box of ice cream if you say so.
Laura: Drive carefully please!
Mike: I will.
Mike: I guess I can. I am done with my homework. What do you want me to buy?
Laura: Well, buy some groceries, meat and vegetables, you can buy something for snacks and breakfast.
Mike: What do you want for breakfast?
Laura: I guess some cereal as usual.
Mike: I do not want cereal every day. I will buy some pancakes and syrup then.
Laura: Get the new Fine Food pancakes in the frozen food section please. I want to see how it tastes.
Mike: Do we still have enough coffee and cream for mom and dad?
Laura: Yes, we do.
Mike: Next, what do you want for snacks?
Laura: Some chips would be fine with me. You probably want your chocolate cookies.
Mike: I better write down all these things; otherwise, I will forget them.
Laura: Right! As far as meat, mom wants some pork and some chicken.
Mike: Just any kind of pork?
Laura: I forgot to ask mom about that. Anyway, you can ask the butcher for his opinion. He knows what is best.
Mike: Now, how about vegetables? Buy carrots, potatoes, cabbages and some lettuce.
Laura: That would be fine. We need some fruits also. What do you want?
Mike: Dad always packs an apple for lunch every day. I want the same thing.
Laura: We have already run out of eggs. So, get a carton of eggs also.
Mike: How about some soft drinks?
Laura: No, buy some bottled water instead. It is healthier for us. We need to cut down on our intake of sugar, as too much sugar is not good for our bodies.
Mike: I need to put bread on the list before I forget. Should I get one loaf or two?
Laura: One loaf will be enough.
Mike: Do we need anything for dessert?
Laura: Get a box of ice cream.
Mike: Ice cream? Isn't ice cream packed with sugar?
Laura: Yes, but since I already drink water instead of soft drinks, one or perhaps two scoops of ice cream after dinner is not too bad. Besides, mom loves ice cream, especially cherry vanilla.
Mike: OK, I will put down one box of ice cream if you say so.
Laura: Drive carefully please!
Mike: I will.
tap if done
A. Mark regularly puts aside from 5 to 50 dollars.
B. Both Sophie and Mark think that one should spend less money on other things and save more towards their pension.
C. Though that is primary important, Mark thinks that one should cut food.
D. Sophie has to worry about her parents so she is sending money to them.
E. Mark thinks that in case one can grow food, there is no necessity to put away.
F. Sophie thinks that one will not need the care of a nurse if you keep lit.
G. Both Sophie and Mark are leading a simple life in a simple place.
B. Both Sophie and Mark think that one should spend less money on other things and save more towards their pension.
C. Though that is primary important, Mark thinks that one should cut food.
D. Sophie has to worry about her parents so she is sending money to them.
E. Mark thinks that in case one can grow food, there is no necessity to put away.
F. Sophie thinks that one will not need the care of a nurse if you keep lit.
G. Both Sophie and Mark are leading a simple life in a simple place.
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о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 — not stated). Занесите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа в таблицу.
о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 — not stated). Занесите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа в таблицу.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #5
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #5
3122113
Sophie: Do you think you have enough willpower to save money? I mean, do you have some extra money that you can put away, would you say?
Mark: I think maybe everyone has extra money because you just do your best to use less. So you just decide in advance to put a little bit aside whether it's 5 dollars or 50. The sum doesn't matter.
Sophie: So, you mean change your priorities and spend less money on things than you normally do, so you can put more towards your pension?
Mark: Exactly. Exactly. I really do agree.
Sophie: Right. So what would you cut out? If you had to stop putting your money towards something, what would it be? Have you ever thought about that?
Mark: I don't know if there's anything to cut because I'm not really buying much. I couldn't cut food. That's primary important. I don't know. What would you cut?
Sophie: Clothing, maybe. You know, I'm a woman so I like to wear fashionable clothes, so for me that would be one of them, and traveling. I love traveling, so maybe I could take one less holiday a year and put that money towards my pension.
Mark: One less holiday than one.
Sophie: Yeah, that's right.
Mark: Stop going on a holiday. How about having lots of kids? Go back to that idea.
Sophie: Yeah.
Mark: Yeah.
Sophie: Well, I actually come from a family with a lot of kids. At the moment, that's not working well for my parents, because I'm not sending any money to them. But maybe in the future... So that's the thing, you know. It works in a chain. I have to worry about my parents, so I cannot really be worried about my pension. So it's like a continuous burden that you give to your children. And it never ends.
Mark: Well, yeah, we're mixing up with other things. I don't think we're getting an answer though as to what's best. It is hard to decide.
Sophie: Well, there are other options as well, you know. You could live a simple life where you can grow food on your land and...
Mark: And then you wouldn't need necessarily to save so much.
Sophie: Yeah, also, if you're a healthy person and take really good care of your body, then you won't end up in a nursing home, you know, that place where a nurse has to take care of you in your old age, you know.
Mark: I think that's what I want to do. I think going for the simple life, trying to create the situation right now to enable like retirement age to spend in such a simple place where everything is taken care of itself and The excess money isn't necessarily needed. I think that's what we should do.
Sophie: Awesome idea, isn't it?
Mark: I think maybe everyone has extra money because you just do your best to use less. So you just decide in advance to put a little bit aside whether it's 5 dollars or 50. The sum doesn't matter.
Sophie: So, you mean change your priorities and spend less money on things than you normally do, so you can put more towards your pension?
Mark: Exactly. Exactly. I really do agree.
Sophie: Right. So what would you cut out? If you had to stop putting your money towards something, what would it be? Have you ever thought about that?
Mark: I don't know if there's anything to cut because I'm not really buying much. I couldn't cut food. That's primary important. I don't know. What would you cut?
Sophie: Clothing, maybe. You know, I'm a woman so I like to wear fashionable clothes, so for me that would be one of them, and traveling. I love traveling, so maybe I could take one less holiday a year and put that money towards my pension.
Mark: One less holiday than one.
Sophie: Yeah, that's right.
Mark: Stop going on a holiday. How about having lots of kids? Go back to that idea.
Sophie: Yeah.
Mark: Yeah.
Sophie: Well, I actually come from a family with a lot of kids. At the moment, that's not working well for my parents, because I'm not sending any money to them. But maybe in the future... So that's the thing, you know. It works in a chain. I have to worry about my parents, so I cannot really be worried about my pension. So it's like a continuous burden that you give to your children. And it never ends.
Mark: Well, yeah, we're mixing up with other things. I don't think we're getting an answer though as to what's best. It is hard to decide.
Sophie: Well, there are other options as well, you know. You could live a simple life where you can grow food on your land and...
Mark: And then you wouldn't need necessarily to save so much.
Sophie: Yeah, also, if you're a healthy person and take really good care of your body, then you won't end up in a nursing home, you know, that place where a nurse has to take care of you in your old age, you know.
Mark: I think that's what I want to do. I think going for the simple life, trying to create the situation right now to enable like retirement age to spend in such a simple place where everything is taken care of itself and The excess money isn't necessarily needed. I think that's what we should do.
Sophie: Awesome idea, isn't it?
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A. Bill finds it difficult to find a place for Mary because of the lack of chairs.
B. Pizzas' boxes indicate that they were bought a long time ago.
C. Bill hasn't bought any pizzas since that time.
D. Mary believes that some aliens may come to Bill's place.
E. Mary thinks that two people from cleaning service will be enough to clean everything up.
F. Bill thinks that he is going to be short of time.
G. Mary thinks that the discount is impossible for such a place.
B. Pizzas' boxes indicate that they were bought a long time ago.
C. Bill hasn't bought any pizzas since that time.
D. Mary believes that some aliens may come to Bill's place.
E. Mary thinks that two people from cleaning service will be enough to clean everything up.
F. Bill thinks that he is going to be short of time.
G. Mary thinks that the discount is impossible for such a place.
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о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 — not stated). Занесите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа в таблицу.
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LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #6
TASK #2
SHOPPING. HOUSEHOLD CHORES. FOOD #6
2132212
Bill: Hey, Mary. Come on in. Take a seat, uh, somewhere. Oh, that chair is dirty in some cream or something like that.
Mary: Whoa. This place is a disaster and the smell.
Bill: Ah, it's not so bad.
Mary: Yes, it is. It's terrible.
Bill: Ah. Come on.
Mary: No, look. There are pizza boxes all over the floor. Why don't you throw them away?
Bill: Do you need a piece?
Mary: Wait! I think that pizza's company's been closed for two months for health reasons! You've got stains on the carpet from who knows what. Do you like living like this? I'm not even going into the bathroom. And, what is that smell?
Bill: What smell? Wait, what! Ah!
Mary: Uh. What is in your garbage? This milk has curdled. How long has it been in there? Are you trying to cultivate other forms of life? I mean it looks like your trying to build a civilization in there?
Bill: It's not so bad.
Mary: You keep saying that. Uh, you need to hire a house cleaning service!
Bill: A what?
Mary: Yes. A cleaning service. You know my friend, she has one. She has her own company. They'll come to your apartment, clean everything from top to bottom. Clean your carpet — it certainly needs it. Uh, dust your furniture, sweep, mop, everything. Clean your blinds, not that you'd notice, closets, and your appliances, too.
Bill: That sounds expensive. I don't think I can afford that.
Mary: They usually send out teams of two people, but for you, they're going to need a whole hazardous materials crew.
Bill: You may be right. I'm having an awful week ahead. My exams are coming. Anyway no time for cleaning everything up.
Mary: That's what I'm talking about. You can't leave it like that. Otherwise, you are definitely going to have problems with your landlady. You see?
Bill: Yes, she is being so strict sometimes. I wish she didn't come next week or so. I owe her some money, though, I think she will come. So, a disaster.
Mary: If I were her I would turn you out. It's such a mess in here. She will have to redecorate the flat after you move out of it.
Bill: You see I am in a bit difficult financial position. Have to pay for this and that. Well, how much is your cleaning service then?
Mary: They usually charge $30 an hour.
Bill: THIRTY DOLLARS! Whoa! That's expensive.
Mary: But it's going to be more for you, I'm sure.
Bill: Whoa! That's expensive.
Mary: Look. You always tell me you don't have friends and I can see why. Give them a try. Look, I'll try and get you a discount, because you can't keep living like this.
Bill: Oh, well, Uh, do you have time? Maybe, you could...
Mary: No, no! In fact, I remember I have to be somewhere.
Bill: Oh, okay, well. What's their number?
Mary: I'll text it to you later. Good-bye.
Bill: All right. Bye.
Mary: Whoa. This place is a disaster and the smell.
Bill: Ah, it's not so bad.
Mary: Yes, it is. It's terrible.
Bill: Ah. Come on.
Mary: No, look. There are pizza boxes all over the floor. Why don't you throw them away?
Bill: Do you need a piece?
Mary: Wait! I think that pizza's company's been closed for two months for health reasons! You've got stains on the carpet from who knows what. Do you like living like this? I'm not even going into the bathroom. And, what is that smell?
Bill: What smell? Wait, what! Ah!
Mary: Uh. What is in your garbage? This milk has curdled. How long has it been in there? Are you trying to cultivate other forms of life? I mean it looks like your trying to build a civilization in there?
Bill: It's not so bad.
Mary: You keep saying that. Uh, you need to hire a house cleaning service!
Bill: A what?
Mary: Yes. A cleaning service. You know my friend, she has one. She has her own company. They'll come to your apartment, clean everything from top to bottom. Clean your carpet — it certainly needs it. Uh, dust your furniture, sweep, mop, everything. Clean your blinds, not that you'd notice, closets, and your appliances, too.
Bill: That sounds expensive. I don't think I can afford that.
Mary: They usually send out teams of two people, but for you, they're going to need a whole hazardous materials crew.
Bill: You may be right. I'm having an awful week ahead. My exams are coming. Anyway no time for cleaning everything up.
Mary: That's what I'm talking about. You can't leave it like that. Otherwise, you are definitely going to have problems with your landlady. You see?
Bill: Yes, she is being so strict sometimes. I wish she didn't come next week or so. I owe her some money, though, I think she will come. So, a disaster.
Mary: If I were her I would turn you out. It's such a mess in here. She will have to redecorate the flat after you move out of it.
Bill: You see I am in a bit difficult financial position. Have to pay for this and that. Well, how much is your cleaning service then?
Mary: They usually charge $30 an hour.
Bill: THIRTY DOLLARS! Whoa! That's expensive.
Mary: But it's going to be more for you, I'm sure.
Bill: Whoa! That's expensive.
Mary: Look. You always tell me you don't have friends and I can see why. Give them a try. Look, I'll try and get you a discount, because you can't keep living like this.
Bill: Oh, well, Uh, do you have time? Maybe, you could...
Mary: No, no! In fact, I remember I have to be somewhere.
Bill: Oh, okay, well. What's their number?
Mary: I'll text it to you later. Good-bye.
Bill: All right. Bye.
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A. Yesterday Jane was reading a cooking magazine to find a cake recipe.
B. Sharp cheddar has a strong flavor.
C. The key ingredient of a big beefburger is neither salty nor spicy.
D. The bun of a big beefburger is too small.
E. The idea of using a donut as a hamburger bun is not a surprise for Mike.
F. Mike likes combining unusual tastes.
G. The story in the magazine and people on the Internet contradicted one another.
B. Sharp cheddar has a strong flavor.
C. The key ingredient of a big beefburger is neither salty nor spicy.
D. The bun of a big beefburger is too small.
E. The idea of using a donut as a hamburger bun is not a surprise for Mike.
F. Mike likes combining unusual tastes.
G. The story in the magazine and people on the Internet contradicted one another.
Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А—G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 — true), какие не соответствуют (2 — false) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 — not stated). Занесите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа в таблицу.
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Mike: Hi, Jane. Tomorrow we're having a cooking contest. Do you remember?
Jane: Of course I remember! Yesterday evening, I was reading one of my mom's cooking magazines, and I read about a new hamburger.
Mike: OK
Jane: Yeah, it like a cake! You know, we've talked about junk food before, but this is amazing. It's a big beefburger, and they put sharp Cheddar cheese and two slices of bacon...
Mike: What... Can I just stop you there? What is sharp cheddar cheese?
Jane: Sharp cheddar cheese? Sharp cheese is a cheese that has a strong flavor.
Mike: OK.
Jane: So cheese can be mild or sharp.
Mike: Right.
Jane: But anyway, back to the burger, it's got... yeah, it's a big beef patty, with sharp cheddar cheese and two slices of bacon. And here's the key.
Mike: Mmm, the bacon sounds good.
Jane: Yeah, but the key ingredient... is actually a sweet glazed donut. Can you believe it?
Mike: Oh, no! It's disgusting.
Jane: It's what they're calling "Baseball's Best Burger," and they're serving it at their baseball games.
Mike: Baseball's weirdest burger, maybe!
Jane: Yeah, they added a glazed donut so it's sweet. And apparently they cut it in half and toast it and use that as the bun for this burger. It... I couldn't... I thought it was a joke when I first read about it. I thought it must be a joke, but apparently it's true.
Mike: It really makes me wonder. Right. I just wonder, how would someone even come up with that, the idea of using a donut as a hamburger bun.
Jane: Good question... I mean, believe it or not, I remember hearing about sandwiches that Americans like which have peanut butter and jelly as the filling!
Mike: Well, that's, yeah, that's a classic kid's sandwich. Peanut butter and jelly or even peanut butter and honey, you can have...
Jane: Well, what you call jelly, isn't that what British English speakers would call jam?
Mike: Yeah, jam.
Jane: So peanut butter and jam. So it's the savory peanut butter, salty, peanutty tasting butter and something like sweet strawberry jam.
Mike: Yeah, but I guess it's kind of like putting pineapple on your pizza. But there's something about the sweet, tart pineapple combined with the salty, savory ingredients of a pizza that is actually... I like it.
Jane: Well, I think, if you can combine something like peanut butter and jam, then combining a hamburger with a donut doesn't seem so strange. I couldn't believe that when I read about it in my mom's magazine. But I went on the Internet and had a look, and there were people saying that it sounds disgusting and looks disgusting, but actually they looked quite tasty.
Mike: I can't even begin to imagine what it would taste like. My taste buds cannot picture it, you know, I have an image of a donut in my head and an image of a nice juicy hamburger with a couple of strips of bacon on.
Jane: Of course I remember! Yesterday evening, I was reading one of my mom's cooking magazines, and I read about a new hamburger.
Mike: OK
Jane: Yeah, it like a cake! You know, we've talked about junk food before, but this is amazing. It's a big beefburger, and they put sharp Cheddar cheese and two slices of bacon...
Mike: What... Can I just stop you there? What is sharp cheddar cheese?
Jane: Sharp cheddar cheese? Sharp cheese is a cheese that has a strong flavor.
Mike: OK.
Jane: So cheese can be mild or sharp.
Mike: Right.
Jane: But anyway, back to the burger, it's got... yeah, it's a big beef patty, with sharp cheddar cheese and two slices of bacon. And here's the key.
Mike: Mmm, the bacon sounds good.
Jane: Yeah, but the key ingredient... is actually a sweet glazed donut. Can you believe it?
Mike: Oh, no! It's disgusting.
Jane: It's what they're calling "Baseball's Best Burger," and they're serving it at their baseball games.
Mike: Baseball's weirdest burger, maybe!
Jane: Yeah, they added a glazed donut so it's sweet. And apparently they cut it in half and toast it and use that as the bun for this burger. It... I couldn't... I thought it was a joke when I first read about it. I thought it must be a joke, but apparently it's true.
Mike: It really makes me wonder. Right. I just wonder, how would someone even come up with that, the idea of using a donut as a hamburger bun.
Jane: Good question... I mean, believe it or not, I remember hearing about sandwiches that Americans like which have peanut butter and jelly as the filling!
Mike: Well, that's, yeah, that's a classic kid's sandwich. Peanut butter and jelly or even peanut butter and honey, you can have...
Jane: Well, what you call jelly, isn't that what British English speakers would call jam?
Mike: Yeah, jam.
Jane: So peanut butter and jam. So it's the savory peanut butter, salty, peanutty tasting butter and something like sweet strawberry jam.
Mike: Yeah, but I guess it's kind of like putting pineapple on your pizza. But there's something about the sweet, tart pineapple combined with the salty, savory ingredients of a pizza that is actually... I like it.
Jane: Well, I think, if you can combine something like peanut butter and jam, then combining a hamburger with a donut doesn't seem so strange. I couldn't believe that when I read about it in my mom's magazine. But I went on the Internet and had a look, and there were people saying that it sounds disgusting and looks disgusting, but actually they looked quite tasty.
Mike: I can't even begin to imagine what it would taste like. My taste buds cannot picture it, you know, I have an image of a donut in my head and an image of a nice juicy hamburger with a couple of strips of bacon on.
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30 — 1, 'each' используется для обращения к чему-то/кому-то одному, 'каждый', что не подходит в нашем случае; 'some/any' уместны для обозначения неопределённого количества субъектов/объектов, т.е. они не могут быть использованы перед числительным.
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Оставь свой комментарий по уроку, если тебе есть, что сказать. Это может быть отзыв, вопрос или доп. информация.
То, чем стоит поделиться со мной или другими участниками курса :) Но помни наше главное правило: никаких оскорблений и нецензурной лексики!
То, чем стоит поделиться со мной или другими участниками курса :) Но помни наше главное правило: никаких оскорблений и нецензурной лексики!
