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TASK #1 — PART #2
TASK #1 — PART #2
ENG.XAMS SCHOOL
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Speaker A
I prefer to read about huge and complex worlds where my imagination can roam as it pleases. Ever since I was a child, I've been more interested in mythology than anything else. I'm a daydreamer, and often zone out while at school or university thinking of the next great adventure I'll go on. When it comes to my friends, I've got some of the best, and I'll never treat them wrong because I know how valuable true friendship is after reading The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter.
Speaker В
I have read and will reread just about every classic there is. Jane Austen and Sylvia Plath, Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck are my favourite authors. I'm sure that they will always be my favourite writers. When I studied at school, I was the child who actually read all of the mandatory books and enjoyed them. Of course, the books I've read have influenced my personality. For example, I prefer getting to know one person deeply, rather than getting to know a couple people on the surface. I tend to cherish the simplicities in everyday life more than anything else.
Speaker C
Like Stephen King, I believe everyone should read more horror books. I am not scared easily, and the feeling of adrenaline rising in me is almost addicting. Of course, I'm the risk-taker in my friend group, and when I go to an amusement park, I am the first one in line for the wildest rides. I'm one heck of a storyteller, and my friends know that when I pull out the flashlight at a bonfire, they're in for a story that'll haunt them for the rest of the week.
Speaker D
Take a look at my bookshelf, and you'll probably have no problem determining my favorite genre. For me, no book is a great book without a powerful love story included. My tastes range from Gone with the Wind to Fifty Shades of Grey, and everything in between. I'm a passionate person at heart, and I always like to read about people who can go the extra mile to satisfy someone they love. I've always managed to keep a positive outlook on life, even when I've hit rock bottom.
Speaker E
When I visit local bookstores, I find myself roaming toward the sci-fi section. Definitely, I love reading about intergalactic adventures and futuristic events that could one day happen. When I was a kid, I didn't always fit in because I was thinking about new worlds and characters bigger than the boring middle school I was stuck in. I often have really great ideas but I am sometimes afraid to speak up. Undoubtedly, I and everyone around me knows I'd be the one to live through any apocalyptic event.
Speaker F
I prefer reading about common life problems and troubles that are relatable to just about everyone. I love to learn about people, and I find myself making up life stories about the ones I don't know about, as I pass by them on the streets or on my morning commute. I'm a deep thinker, and when it comes to problem solving, I'm probably a pro. I like to look at my life as if it's a movie and I'm always wondering when the next complicated situation will unfold.
I prefer to read about huge and complex worlds where my imagination can roam as it pleases. Ever since I was a child, I've been more interested in mythology than anything else. I'm a daydreamer, and often zone out while at school or university thinking of the next great adventure I'll go on. When it comes to my friends, I've got some of the best, and I'll never treat them wrong because I know how valuable true friendship is after reading The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter.
Speaker В
I have read and will reread just about every classic there is. Jane Austen and Sylvia Plath, Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck are my favourite authors. I'm sure that they will always be my favourite writers. When I studied at school, I was the child who actually read all of the mandatory books and enjoyed them. Of course, the books I've read have influenced my personality. For example, I prefer getting to know one person deeply, rather than getting to know a couple people on the surface. I tend to cherish the simplicities in everyday life more than anything else.
Speaker C
Like Stephen King, I believe everyone should read more horror books. I am not scared easily, and the feeling of adrenaline rising in me is almost addicting. Of course, I'm the risk-taker in my friend group, and when I go to an amusement park, I am the first one in line for the wildest rides. I'm one heck of a storyteller, and my friends know that when I pull out the flashlight at a bonfire, they're in for a story that'll haunt them for the rest of the week.
Speaker D
Take a look at my bookshelf, and you'll probably have no problem determining my favorite genre. For me, no book is a great book without a powerful love story included. My tastes range from Gone with the Wind to Fifty Shades of Grey, and everything in between. I'm a passionate person at heart, and I always like to read about people who can go the extra mile to satisfy someone they love. I've always managed to keep a positive outlook on life, even when I've hit rock bottom.
Speaker E
When I visit local bookstores, I find myself roaming toward the sci-fi section. Definitely, I love reading about intergalactic adventures and futuristic events that could one day happen. When I was a kid, I didn't always fit in because I was thinking about new worlds and characters bigger than the boring middle school I was stuck in. I often have really great ideas but I am sometimes afraid to speak up. Undoubtedly, I and everyone around me knows I'd be the one to live through any apocalyptic event.
Speaker F
I prefer reading about common life problems and troubles that are relatable to just about everyone. I love to learn about people, and I find myself making up life stories about the ones I don't know about, as I pass by them on the streets or on my morning commute. I'm a deep thinker, and when it comes to problem solving, I'm probably a pro. I like to look at my life as if it's a movie and I'm always wondering when the next complicated situation will unfold.
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A – 5, I've been more interested in mythology than anything else. I'm a daydreamer, and often zone out while at school or university.
B – 3, Of course, the books I've read have influenced my personality.
C – 7, the feeling of adrenaline rising in me is almost addicting <…> I'm the risk-taker in my friend group <…> I'm one heck of a storyteller
D – 1, For me, no book is a great book without a powerful love story included.
E – 6, Definitely, I love reading about intergalactic adventures and futuristic events that could one day happen.
F – 4, I prefer reading about common life problems and troubles that are relatable to just about everyone.
A – 5, I've been more interested in mythology than anything else. I'm a daydreamer, and often zone out while at school or university.
B – 3, Of course, the books I've read have influenced my personality.
C – 7, the feeling of adrenaline rising in me is almost addicting <…> I'm the risk-taker in my friend group <…> I'm one heck of a storyteller
D – 1, For me, no book is a great book without a powerful love story included.
E – 6, Definitely, I love reading about intergalactic adventures and futuristic events that could one day happen.
F – 4, I prefer reading about common life problems and troubles that are relatable to just about everyone.
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Speaker A
I'd like to point out that plastics are the non-biodegradable substances that do not decompose ever. Plastics cause much land pollution and also prove fatal for animals when they swallow polythene bags or pouches. It chokes their respiratory system and, as a result, they die out of suffocation. We all know that burning of plastic causes the emergence of highly poisonous and toxic gases harmful for humans to inhale when mixing with the air around. We must stop the use of plastics.
Speaker В
Coal and petroleum are the two most important sources of energy used by people in transportation, in industry, for factories and so on to obtain electricity. I know that the gases emitted in the combustion of coal and petroleum are responsible for increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which has highly contributed to a depletion in the ozone layer of the atmosphere, and thus increased the temperature worldwide. It seems to me that we must turn to other forms of energy like wind power, solar power, geothermal power etc. as they do not create such negative effects.
Speaker C
I agree that as a result of modernization people turn to a more comfortable and lavish style of living. Owning personal vehicles now is no more limited to need; rather it has become a status symbol, I guess. People these days own more cars than the number of family members in the house and this has undoubtedly left a negative impression on the environment. I don't doubt that the gases coming out of the vehicles by the combustion of fuels are adding to the air pollution even more.
Speaker D
I think you will agree that littering is in itself a bad habit that many of us have. However, it doesn't just make the place unhygienic, but also affects the environment as well. Throwing away wrappers and other waste can result in germs and bacteria breeding, which are responsible for causing a number of diseases. I know that the waste we throw away also contains non-biodegradable items, which remain there in the environment and sometimes reach water bodies and destroy life there as well.
Speaker E
As far as I'm concerned, recycling products is the best way of making efforts to reuse objects in different ways. It is the process of turning waste materials into new ones. 1 consider this as an alternative for waste disposal as we know that disposing of waste especially nonbiodegradable objects, pressurizes the environment to a great extent. In my view, the processes of waste disposal like incineration and landfilling cause a tremendous amount of damage to the environment in the form of air and land pollution.
Speaker F
From my perspective, working on a personal level to protect our environment helps a lot. However, we should also step out of our comfort zone and try to make others aware of the practices that lead to the degradation of the environment. We must make an extra effort to spread awareness about this to the less educated people in society. If everyone began to do their part to preserve the environment, the earth would become a beautiful and healthy place to live again.
I'd like to point out that plastics are the non-biodegradable substances that do not decompose ever. Plastics cause much land pollution and also prove fatal for animals when they swallow polythene bags or pouches. It chokes their respiratory system and, as a result, they die out of suffocation. We all know that burning of plastic causes the emergence of highly poisonous and toxic gases harmful for humans to inhale when mixing with the air around. We must stop the use of plastics.
Speaker В
Coal and petroleum are the two most important sources of energy used by people in transportation, in industry, for factories and so on to obtain electricity. I know that the gases emitted in the combustion of coal and petroleum are responsible for increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which has highly contributed to a depletion in the ozone layer of the atmosphere, and thus increased the temperature worldwide. It seems to me that we must turn to other forms of energy like wind power, solar power, geothermal power etc. as they do not create such negative effects.
Speaker C
I agree that as a result of modernization people turn to a more comfortable and lavish style of living. Owning personal vehicles now is no more limited to need; rather it has become a status symbol, I guess. People these days own more cars than the number of family members in the house and this has undoubtedly left a negative impression on the environment. I don't doubt that the gases coming out of the vehicles by the combustion of fuels are adding to the air pollution even more.
Speaker D
I think you will agree that littering is in itself a bad habit that many of us have. However, it doesn't just make the place unhygienic, but also affects the environment as well. Throwing away wrappers and other waste can result in germs and bacteria breeding, which are responsible for causing a number of diseases. I know that the waste we throw away also contains non-biodegradable items, which remain there in the environment and sometimes reach water bodies and destroy life there as well.
Speaker E
As far as I'm concerned, recycling products is the best way of making efforts to reuse objects in different ways. It is the process of turning waste materials into new ones. 1 consider this as an alternative for waste disposal as we know that disposing of waste especially nonbiodegradable objects, pressurizes the environment to a great extent. In my view, the processes of waste disposal like incineration and landfilling cause a tremendous amount of damage to the environment in the form of air and land pollution.
Speaker F
From my perspective, working on a personal level to protect our environment helps a lot. However, we should also step out of our comfort zone and try to make others aware of the practices that lead to the degradation of the environment. We must make an extra effort to spread awareness about this to the less educated people in society. If everyone began to do their part to preserve the environment, the earth would become a beautiful and healthy place to live again.
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A – 5, We must stop the use of plastics.
B – 6, It seems to me that we must turn to other forms of energy like wind power, solar power, geothermal power etc.
C – 1, Буквально мысль из утверждения №1 не дублируется, но тема ровно про семьи и транспорт: People these days own more cars than the number of family members in the house and this has undoubtedly left a negative impression on the environment.
D – 7, I think you will agree that littering is in itself a bad habit that many of us have + по-настоящему destructive примеры
E – 4, <…> recycling products is the best way of making efforts to reuse objects in different ways. It is the process of turning waste materials into new ones.
F – 2, We must make an extra effort to spread awareness about this to the less educated people in society. If everyone began to do their part to preserve the environment, the earth would become a beautiful and healthy place to live again.
A – 5, We must stop the use of plastics.
B – 6, It seems to me that we must turn to other forms of energy like wind power, solar power, geothermal power etc.
C – 1, Буквально мысль из утверждения №1 не дублируется, но тема ровно про семьи и транспорт: People these days own more cars than the number of family members in the house and this has undoubtedly left a negative impression on the environment.
D – 7, I think you will agree that littering is in itself a bad habit that many of us have + по-настоящему destructive примеры
E – 4, <…> recycling products is the best way of making efforts to reuse objects in different ways. It is the process of turning waste materials into new ones.
F – 2, We must make an extra effort to spread awareness about this to the less educated people in society. If everyone began to do their part to preserve the environment, the earth would become a beautiful and healthy place to live again.
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Speaker A
I guess I've always had all these questions about Earth. Like, the first time I saw the Rocky Mountains, these huge mountains, I had so many questions in my head: How did these mountains get here? What caused them to form? When I was growing up, I was always interested in beaches. I always asked myself questions like: How do beaches get their shape, and why do they change? So, I've always been really interested in why things look the way they do. And I've always wanted to know why things change on our planet.
Speaker В
I enjoy studying geology and I love my work. Now, we go to beaches and measure the size and shape of each beach. Geology is a very good career for me. First of all, it's just a lot of fun. You get to work outdoors. But second of all, it's important for our society. Humans are having a big effect on our planet, and it's important to understand what we're doing to Earth. So, people should be excited about geology because it's fun, and because it's important for our future.
Speaker С
I think the Grand Canyon is America's most famous natural landmark. Well, it's really, really big. When you stand there looking at it, it seems to go on forever. And some cliffs are all different colors, like red and blue, purple and orange, yellow and brown. It almost looks like a painter came and just painted the sides of the canyon with all these different colors. And when the sun moves, it changes the colors of the canyon walls, too.
Speaker D
Uluru is a very famous landmark in my country, and one of the most visited sites in Australia. It's a massive, red rock in the center of Australia. I've heard that "Uluru" means island mountain. It's also called Ayers Rock. Well, millions of years ago layers of rock were lifted out of the earth. Then over time, the softer rocks eroded and Uluru is what's left. It's made up of very, very hard minerals. We believe it's more than 300 million years old.
Speaker E
I think Big Island is the most dynamic place on Earth. At least, we have the world's most active volcano. It's exciting. I never get tired of watching Kilauea erupt. In the mid 80s, I was working at a school close to the volcano. I will never forget standing on the second floor of the building and seeing a huge fountain of lava shooting up into the air. It was just spectacular. And the sound was so loud. Volcanoes make a very loud sound when they erupt. It was awesome!
Speaker F
I don't remember every earthquake we've had in Japan, but most of the ones I felt were when I was at home because if you're outside walking or driving, you're not going to notice an earthquake unless it's a big one. But in my house, everything starts shaking and making noise. I hear the noise first and then I know an earthquake is starting. When you grow up in an area like San Francisco or Tokyo, areas with a lot of earthquakes, then it's just a part of life.
I guess I've always had all these questions about Earth. Like, the first time I saw the Rocky Mountains, these huge mountains, I had so many questions in my head: How did these mountains get here? What caused them to form? When I was growing up, I was always interested in beaches. I always asked myself questions like: How do beaches get their shape, and why do they change? So, I've always been really interested in why things look the way they do. And I've always wanted to know why things change on our planet.
Speaker В
I enjoy studying geology and I love my work. Now, we go to beaches and measure the size and shape of each beach. Geology is a very good career for me. First of all, it's just a lot of fun. You get to work outdoors. But second of all, it's important for our society. Humans are having a big effect on our planet, and it's important to understand what we're doing to Earth. So, people should be excited about geology because it's fun, and because it's important for our future.
Speaker С
I think the Grand Canyon is America's most famous natural landmark. Well, it's really, really big. When you stand there looking at it, it seems to go on forever. And some cliffs are all different colors, like red and blue, purple and orange, yellow and brown. It almost looks like a painter came and just painted the sides of the canyon with all these different colors. And when the sun moves, it changes the colors of the canyon walls, too.
Speaker D
Uluru is a very famous landmark in my country, and one of the most visited sites in Australia. It's a massive, red rock in the center of Australia. I've heard that "Uluru" means island mountain. It's also called Ayers Rock. Well, millions of years ago layers of rock were lifted out of the earth. Then over time, the softer rocks eroded and Uluru is what's left. It's made up of very, very hard minerals. We believe it's more than 300 million years old.
Speaker E
I think Big Island is the most dynamic place on Earth. At least, we have the world's most active volcano. It's exciting. I never get tired of watching Kilauea erupt. In the mid 80s, I was working at a school close to the volcano. I will never forget standing on the second floor of the building and seeing a huge fountain of lava shooting up into the air. It was just spectacular. And the sound was so loud. Volcanoes make a very loud sound when they erupt. It was awesome!
Speaker F
I don't remember every earthquake we've had in Japan, but most of the ones I felt were when I was at home because if you're outside walking or driving, you're not going to notice an earthquake unless it's a big one. But in my house, everything starts shaking and making noise. I hear the noise first and then I know an earthquake is starting. When you grow up in an area like San Francisco or Tokyo, areas with a lot of earthquakes, then it's just a part of life.
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A – 1, I guess I've always had all these questions about Earth <…> And I've always wanted to know why things change on our planet.
B – 6, Geology is a very good career for me. First of all, it's just a lot of fun <…> But second of all, it's important for our society.
C – 3, I think the Grand Canyon is America's most famous natural landmark и далее рассказ про свои впечатления и взгляд на Каньон
D – 5, Uluru is a very famous landmark in my country, and one of the most visited sites in Australia. Речь про the natural sight, и в отличие от предыдущего спикера, здесь информация более формальная, фактическая, сухая, явно не тянет на the best impression in my life.
E – 7, It's exciting => impressive. A huge fountain of lava shooting up into the air => disastrous.
F – 4, When you grow up in an area like San Francisco or Tokyo, areas with a lot of earthquakes, then it's just a part of life.
A – 1, I guess I've always had all these questions about Earth <…> And I've always wanted to know why things change on our planet.
B – 6, Geology is a very good career for me. First of all, it's just a lot of fun <…> But second of all, it's important for our society.
C – 3, I think the Grand Canyon is America's most famous natural landmark и далее рассказ про свои впечатления и взгляд на Каньон
D – 5, Uluru is a very famous landmark in my country, and one of the most visited sites in Australia. Речь про the natural sight, и в отличие от предыдущего спикера, здесь информация более формальная, фактическая, сухая, явно не тянет на the best impression in my life.
E – 7, It's exciting => impressive. A huge fountain of lava shooting up into the air => disastrous.
F – 4, When you grow up in an area like San Francisco or Tokyo, areas with a lot of earthquakes, then it's just a part of life.
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Speaker A
My grandparents both came from the same small village in Ireland. First, my grandfather came over in the 1860s, and then as soon as he got a job, my grandmother came, too. You know, back then, that was the big thing: it was America, America, America! Anyway, after my grandparents immigrated, all the brothers and sisters came, too. Well, they stuck together. The relatives helped the other relatives get jobs. Because one thing that's very important to the Irish is family. They think it's very important to help each other out.
Speaker В
Well, my family's Italian. My grandparents came from a small village in the south of Italy. Life was very hard for them, too, because the economy was bad. It was the 1930s, during the Depression. You know, as I look back on it, I see that my family struggled hard to make a better life for themselves in this country. And there was, like, a kind of a feeling of living in two different worlds, because they spoke two languages and had two cultures. But they were proud of it, and I am, too.
Speaker C
I'm from Mexico. I've been here ... oh, over 20 years now. Well, the reason I came, like most Mexicans, I suppose, was to work. In my country, there aren't enough jobs. It's hard to make a living. The hardest thing for me at first was that I didn't know anyone, except for my brother. I was lucky that he helped me a lot. He sent me money, he gave me a place to live, and he helped me find a job.
Speaker D
I've been here for 10 years. I came for two reasons. The first reason was to join my parents, who were already in the US. They left me behind in China with my aunt until they got jobs, but I missed them a lot. And the second reason was to study. I want to become a physician's assistant. It's easier to get that kind of training in the US It's hard, but I love living in America and I'm studying to make my dreams come true.
Speaker E
My family is from the Dominican Republic but I grew up in the States. I'm a combination of two cultures. I'm American on the outside, but I'm Dominican inside. Whenever I'm at home, we always speak Spanish. When I go into the house, I feel as if I'm in my home country. But whenever I step outside the door, I step into a different world where they speak English and have a completely different culture. So I'm constantly going back and forth between the two cultures.
Speaker F
I've lived here for about five years. I came here because there are a lot more opportunities for women here. I only speak Korean at home. It's easier to express myself. I only speak English at work and in college. The only time it's hard to speak English is when ... well, in school, for instance, the professor expects us to speak in front of everyone else. I'm not used to giving my opinion in class. In Korea, students are supposed to take notes, not talk in class all the time.
My grandparents both came from the same small village in Ireland. First, my grandfather came over in the 1860s, and then as soon as he got a job, my grandmother came, too. You know, back then, that was the big thing: it was America, America, America! Anyway, after my grandparents immigrated, all the brothers and sisters came, too. Well, they stuck together. The relatives helped the other relatives get jobs. Because one thing that's very important to the Irish is family. They think it's very important to help each other out.
Speaker В
Well, my family's Italian. My grandparents came from a small village in the south of Italy. Life was very hard for them, too, because the economy was bad. It was the 1930s, during the Depression. You know, as I look back on it, I see that my family struggled hard to make a better life for themselves in this country. And there was, like, a kind of a feeling of living in two different worlds, because they spoke two languages and had two cultures. But they were proud of it, and I am, too.
Speaker C
I'm from Mexico. I've been here ... oh, over 20 years now. Well, the reason I came, like most Mexicans, I suppose, was to work. In my country, there aren't enough jobs. It's hard to make a living. The hardest thing for me at first was that I didn't know anyone, except for my brother. I was lucky that he helped me a lot. He sent me money, he gave me a place to live, and he helped me find a job.
Speaker D
I've been here for 10 years. I came for two reasons. The first reason was to join my parents, who were already in the US. They left me behind in China with my aunt until they got jobs, but I missed them a lot. And the second reason was to study. I want to become a physician's assistant. It's easier to get that kind of training in the US It's hard, but I love living in America and I'm studying to make my dreams come true.
Speaker E
My family is from the Dominican Republic but I grew up in the States. I'm a combination of two cultures. I'm American on the outside, but I'm Dominican inside. Whenever I'm at home, we always speak Spanish. When I go into the house, I feel as if I'm in my home country. But whenever I step outside the door, I step into a different world where they speak English and have a completely different culture. So I'm constantly going back and forth between the two cultures.
Speaker F
I've lived here for about five years. I came here because there are a lot more opportunities for women here. I only speak Korean at home. It's easier to express myself. I only speak English at work and in college. The only time it's hard to speak English is when ... well, in school, for instance, the professor expects us to speak in front of everyone else. I'm not used to giving my opinion in class. In Korea, students are supposed to take notes, not talk in class all the time.
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A – 4, Because one thing that's very important to the Irish is family. They think it's very important to help each other out
B – 7, Well, my family's Italian <…> But they were proud of it, and I am, too.
C – 1, The hardest thing for me at first was that I didn't know anyone, except for my brother. I was lucky that he helped me a lot.
D – 5, I've been here for 10 years(из рассказа далее ясно, что история про переезд из Китая в США). I came for two reasons.
E – 6, I'm a combination of two cultures. I'm American on the outside, but I'm Dominican inside.
F – 2, The only time it's hard to speak English is when ... well, in school, for instance, the professor expects us to speak in front of everyone else.
A – 4, Because one thing that's very important to the Irish is family. They think it's very important to help each other out
B – 7, Well, my family's Italian <…> But they were proud of it, and I am, too.
C – 1, The hardest thing for me at first was that I didn't know anyone, except for my brother. I was lucky that he helped me a lot.
D – 5, I've been here for 10 years(из рассказа далее ясно, что история про переезд из Китая в США). I came for two reasons.
E – 6, I'm a combination of two cultures. I'm American on the outside, but I'm Dominican inside.
F – 2, The only time it's hard to speak English is when ... well, in school, for instance, the professor expects us to speak in front of everyone else.
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Speaker A
Well, I have very strong opinions about the news. We think we're getting the news, but it's really just entertainment. The news is based on what's going to keep people tuned in, like stories about plastic surgery or celebrities. They actually tease you to get you to watch the news with those stories, because I think that they think Americans get bored with international news. The announcers say: 'Tune in at 11, find out how this woman lost weight'. And that's what they call news.
Speaker В
I actually think we've gotten used to the idea that news should be just as entertaining as the movies. And it should be quick, and sort of like instant gratification. They present something that doesn't require you to think. Easy information. You feel like you're learning something, but you really aren't. The information you're getting might be immediate, but it's shallow. And the TV news has to be reported by people who are attractive. If they're not attractive, viewers complain.
Speaker C
I think newspapers are better because they're more in-depth. But then who has time to really read them? I do think there are better places. But you have to spend time finding them. And people need quick access. If you want to get specialized news, you have to go to special radio stations or websites, and I don't even know what those are. So ...I guess I'm saying that good news is hard to find.
Speaker D
Well, I think the news is a giant waste of time, and I can't understand why people seem so obsessed with current events. I mean, I know that it's important to understand what's going on in the world, but you don't have to follow things every single second. For example, suppose there's a disaster somewhere on the other side of the world. Do I have to know what's happening immediately? I don't see why I do. There's nothing I can do to help, and it really doesn't affect me that much.
Speaker E
I think that it's the responsibility of every educated, intelligent person to keep up with what's going on in the world. So I'm extremely interested in the news, especially current affairs. I'm constantly checking news updates online. I read newspapers because you can trust them, you know, they're accurate. But I also read blogs, because they offer a different perspective, and that's where you read breaking news. Let's face it, timing is everything. If you find out about something after the fact, then it's not news anymore.
Speaker F
Well, I must admit, I do like the news. Well, like most people of my age, I get most of my news on the Internet. But I read papers, too. To tell the truth, we read a lot of half-truths. That's why you have to take everything with a grain of salt. But if you are exposed to more than one opinion, you have a much better chance of understanding the issues. That's the great thing about the digital revolution. It allows us to participate in sharing information.
Well, I have very strong opinions about the news. We think we're getting the news, but it's really just entertainment. The news is based on what's going to keep people tuned in, like stories about plastic surgery or celebrities. They actually tease you to get you to watch the news with those stories, because I think that they think Americans get bored with international news. The announcers say: 'Tune in at 11, find out how this woman lost weight'. And that's what they call news.
Speaker В
I actually think we've gotten used to the idea that news should be just as entertaining as the movies. And it should be quick, and sort of like instant gratification. They present something that doesn't require you to think. Easy information. You feel like you're learning something, but you really aren't. The information you're getting might be immediate, but it's shallow. And the TV news has to be reported by people who are attractive. If they're not attractive, viewers complain.
Speaker C
I think newspapers are better because they're more in-depth. But then who has time to really read them? I do think there are better places. But you have to spend time finding them. And people need quick access. If you want to get specialized news, you have to go to special radio stations or websites, and I don't even know what those are. So ...I guess I'm saying that good news is hard to find.
Speaker D
Well, I think the news is a giant waste of time, and I can't understand why people seem so obsessed with current events. I mean, I know that it's important to understand what's going on in the world, but you don't have to follow things every single second. For example, suppose there's a disaster somewhere on the other side of the world. Do I have to know what's happening immediately? I don't see why I do. There's nothing I can do to help, and it really doesn't affect me that much.
Speaker E
I think that it's the responsibility of every educated, intelligent person to keep up with what's going on in the world. So I'm extremely interested in the news, especially current affairs. I'm constantly checking news updates online. I read newspapers because you can trust them, you know, they're accurate. But I also read blogs, because they offer a different perspective, and that's where you read breaking news. Let's face it, timing is everything. If you find out about something after the fact, then it's not news anymore.
Speaker F
Well, I must admit, I do like the news. Well, like most people of my age, I get most of my news on the Internet. But I read papers, too. To tell the truth, we read a lot of half-truths. That's why you have to take everything with a grain of salt. But if you are exposed to more than one opinion, you have a much better chance of understanding the issues. That's the great thing about the digital revolution. It allows us to participate in sharing information.
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A – 3, The news is based on what's going to keep people tuned in, like stories about plastic surgery or celebrities.
B – 6, I actually think we've gotten used to the idea that news should be just as entertaining as the movies.
C – 5, I think newspapers are better because they're more in-depth.
D – 1, I think the news is a giant waste of time
E – 4, I think that it's the responsibility of every educated, intelligent person to keep up with what's going on in the world.
F – 7, But if you are exposed to more than one opinion, you have a much better chance of understanding the issues. Здесь именно про различные мнения и взгляды, а не просто про different sources of getting the news из утверждения №2
A – 3, The news is based on what's going to keep people tuned in, like stories about plastic surgery or celebrities.
B – 6, I actually think we've gotten used to the idea that news should be just as entertaining as the movies.
C – 5, I think newspapers are better because they're more in-depth.
D – 1, I think the news is a giant waste of time
E – 4, I think that it's the responsibility of every educated, intelligent person to keep up with what's going on in the world.
F – 7, But if you are exposed to more than one opinion, you have a much better chance of understanding the issues. Здесь именно про различные мнения и взгляды, а не просто про different sources of getting the news из утверждения №2
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Speaker A
Well, when we were teenagers, my sister and I always had to be home before 10, even at weekends. After that, my parents would be calling us on the phone every few minutes, saying Are you coming home yet? Where are you? and stuff like that. But my brother! There didn't seem to be any curfew for him. When he was about 15, it would be about midnight before he came home, or even later. And just because he was a boy, he got away with it. I remember being really jealous.
Speaker В
I was an only child, so I'm not sure if I can really judge. But I have to say that I was encouraged to do anything I wanted. My parents didn't shelter me or treat me any differently because I was a girl. For example, when I was small I became really interested in music, and I always wanted to play the saxophone. I distinctly remember my grandmother saying: A saxophone is a big instrument for such a little girl. My mother said, "she wants to play the saxophone and we'll support her".
Speaker C
I was quite outgoing, but my brother was really shy. I liked sports, but he really didn't. He has always been pretty artistic. I remember that once we were both asked by the father to join a baseball team, as dad loved baseball much and we did. But my brother absolutely hated it. He told my father that he didn't want to be on the team. So you know what my father did? He said OK, that's fine. And he took him off the team.
Speaker D
I have a younger sister, and I wish my parents had treated us more equally. I have to say that they really didn't allow her to do the things I did. Once I had a study trip abroad, and I was allowed to go away, no questions asked. But when it was her turn to go, they gave her a really hard time. They kept asking her who she would be with and where she would be staying. I felt so sorry for her because I think she needed more freedom.
Speaker E
Yes, I think there are differences between boys and girls. Of course, I know they are exposed to stereotypes about gender roles on TV and wherever they go. But I'm telling you that from the minute they are born, they act in completely different ways. As for boys, I think the most critical issue for me is to raise a boy who would be proud of being himself, and who would grow up to be a good friend to others, then a good parent and a good husband.
Speaker F
I do remember a lot about my childhood. There were three of us in my family. It was such a great time, so many happy days. But I well remember that our parents put a lot of responsibilities on my sister, who is the eldest one. She used to feed us and take to kindergarten. When she wanted in watch a movie she couldn't, as we were always being too noisy and asking lo watch cartoons. And she had to give in. You are the eldest! My parents said.
Well, when we were teenagers, my sister and I always had to be home before 10, even at weekends. After that, my parents would be calling us on the phone every few minutes, saying Are you coming home yet? Where are you? and stuff like that. But my brother! There didn't seem to be any curfew for him. When he was about 15, it would be about midnight before he came home, or even later. And just because he was a boy, he got away with it. I remember being really jealous.
Speaker В
I was an only child, so I'm not sure if I can really judge. But I have to say that I was encouraged to do anything I wanted. My parents didn't shelter me or treat me any differently because I was a girl. For example, when I was small I became really interested in music, and I always wanted to play the saxophone. I distinctly remember my grandmother saying: A saxophone is a big instrument for such a little girl. My mother said, "she wants to play the saxophone and we'll support her".
Speaker C
I was quite outgoing, but my brother was really shy. I liked sports, but he really didn't. He has always been pretty artistic. I remember that once we were both asked by the father to join a baseball team, as dad loved baseball much and we did. But my brother absolutely hated it. He told my father that he didn't want to be on the team. So you know what my father did? He said OK, that's fine. And he took him off the team.
Speaker D
I have a younger sister, and I wish my parents had treated us more equally. I have to say that they really didn't allow her to do the things I did. Once I had a study trip abroad, and I was allowed to go away, no questions asked. But when it was her turn to go, they gave her a really hard time. They kept asking her who she would be with and where she would be staying. I felt so sorry for her because I think she needed more freedom.
Speaker E
Yes, I think there are differences between boys and girls. Of course, I know they are exposed to stereotypes about gender roles on TV and wherever they go. But I'm telling you that from the minute they are born, they act in completely different ways. As for boys, I think the most critical issue for me is to raise a boy who would be proud of being himself, and who would grow up to be a good friend to others, then a good parent and a good husband.
Speaker F
I do remember a lot about my childhood. There were three of us in my family. It was such a great time, so many happy days. But I well remember that our parents put a lot of responsibilities on my sister, who is the eldest one. She used to feed us and take to kindergarten. When she wanted in watch a movie she couldn't, as we were always being too noisy and asking lo watch cartoons. And she had to give in. You are the eldest! My parents said.
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A – 3, Well, when we were teenagers, my sister and I always had to be home before 10, even at weekends <…> But my brother! There didn't seem to be any curfew for him.
B – 6, I have to say that I was encouraged to do anything I wanted <…> My mother said, "she wants to play the saxophone and we'll support her".
C – 7, Утверждение в целом отражает события истории, как примера уважения мнения ребёнка: we were both asked by the father to join a baseball team, as dad loved baseball much => but my brother absolutely hated it => he told my father that he didn't want to be on the team => my father took him off the team.
D – 4, I have a younger sister, and I wish my parents had treated us more equally <…> I felt so sorry for her because I think she needed more freedom.
E – 1, Yes, I think there are differences between boys and girls <…> But I'm telling you that from the minute they are born, they act in completely different ways.
F – 5, But I well remember that our parents put a lot of responsibilities on my sister, who is the eldest one.
A – 3, Well, when we were teenagers, my sister and I always had to be home before 10, even at weekends <…> But my brother! There didn't seem to be any curfew for him.
B – 6, I have to say that I was encouraged to do anything I wanted <…> My mother said, "she wants to play the saxophone and we'll support her".
C – 7, Утверждение в целом отражает события истории, как примера уважения мнения ребёнка: we were both asked by the father to join a baseball team, as dad loved baseball much => but my brother absolutely hated it => he told my father that he didn't want to be on the team => my father took him off the team.
D – 4, I have a younger sister, and I wish my parents had treated us more equally <…> I felt so sorry for her because I think she needed more freedom.
E – 1, Yes, I think there are differences between boys and girls <…> But I'm telling you that from the minute they are born, they act in completely different ways.
F – 5, But I well remember that our parents put a lot of responsibilities on my sister, who is the eldest one.
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Speaker A
I'm in college now, so, I'm not living at home anymore, and I really miss everybody. I miss my family for different reasons. Like, I'll be honest. It's nice to have home-cooked meals, for example — I don't get that anymore! And then I miss my brothers and sisters, because we're very close. Sometimes we argue. But then we usually make up, I'd say that we get along well. I mean, we don't spend all our time in each other's company, but there are things that connect us.
Speaker В
A few months ago, my cousin got married, and he had a big party, about 200 people. I got to see my whole extended family — aunts, uncles, and cousins I only remotely remembered. Family rituals like that are great because they remind you of your roots. We took a lot of pictures of everyone dancing and hanging out and talked about it for a long time afterward. And other events are also important - birthdays, holidays, even deaths.
Speaker C
Yeah, that's important. I think that it's good to have dinner as a family. When my sisters and I were growing up, Mom always tried to make sure that we sat down and ate together, several times a week, even though my parents both worked and everyone was really busy. But I remember looking forward to family dinners when I was younger. We would always talk about what had happened at school that day, and if we were tired or had some problem, we could tell each other what was going on.
Speaker D
Well, one of my favorite family stories has to do with Thanksgiving. We were having a big dinner, and we were about to sit down at the table. And suddenly my father realized that we had left some of the plastic packaging inside the turkey. It had been cooking for about 4 hours. So we distracted my mother, pulled out the plastic and threw it in the garbage. And then we served the turkey as if nothing had happened.
Speaker E
Well, one thing I always associate with my family is a statue. It's a figure of a woman holding a bowl — it's about 6 inches tall. I think it used to belong to my dad, but after my parents divorced, my mom kept it. Well, she keeps her earrings in it, plus other small things she doesn't want to lose, like receipts, or safety pins. It's useful that way — you can always find whatever you want in that bowl! So it provided me with a feeling of continuity.
Speaker F
I've been living in the U. S. for over 20 years now. I immigrated as a graduate student, and I've lived here ever since. But we have a different approach in my culture. It's difficult to explain, but in Chinese culture, at least in my community, there is much more emphasis on doing what your family thinks is right. We don't usually just let our children do whatever they want. We worry about what other people will think.
I'm in college now, so, I'm not living at home anymore, and I really miss everybody. I miss my family for different reasons. Like, I'll be honest. It's nice to have home-cooked meals, for example — I don't get that anymore! And then I miss my brothers and sisters, because we're very close. Sometimes we argue. But then we usually make up, I'd say that we get along well. I mean, we don't spend all our time in each other's company, but there are things that connect us.
Speaker В
A few months ago, my cousin got married, and he had a big party, about 200 people. I got to see my whole extended family — aunts, uncles, and cousins I only remotely remembered. Family rituals like that are great because they remind you of your roots. We took a lot of pictures of everyone dancing and hanging out and talked about it for a long time afterward. And other events are also important - birthdays, holidays, even deaths.
Speaker C
Yeah, that's important. I think that it's good to have dinner as a family. When my sisters and I were growing up, Mom always tried to make sure that we sat down and ate together, several times a week, even though my parents both worked and everyone was really busy. But I remember looking forward to family dinners when I was younger. We would always talk about what had happened at school that day, and if we were tired or had some problem, we could tell each other what was going on.
Speaker D
Well, one of my favorite family stories has to do with Thanksgiving. We were having a big dinner, and we were about to sit down at the table. And suddenly my father realized that we had left some of the plastic packaging inside the turkey. It had been cooking for about 4 hours. So we distracted my mother, pulled out the plastic and threw it in the garbage. And then we served the turkey as if nothing had happened.
Speaker E
Well, one thing I always associate with my family is a statue. It's a figure of a woman holding a bowl — it's about 6 inches tall. I think it used to belong to my dad, but after my parents divorced, my mom kept it. Well, she keeps her earrings in it, plus other small things she doesn't want to lose, like receipts, or safety pins. It's useful that way — you can always find whatever you want in that bowl! So it provided me with a feeling of continuity.
Speaker F
I've been living in the U. S. for over 20 years now. I immigrated as a graduate student, and I've lived here ever since. But we have a different approach in my culture. It's difficult to explain, but in Chinese culture, at least in my community, there is much more emphasis on doing what your family thinks is right. We don't usually just let our children do whatever they want. We worry about what other people will think.
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A – 6, I'm not living at home anymore, and I really miss everybody.
B – 1, Family rituals like that are great because they remind you of your roots <…> And other events are also important - birthdays, holidays, even deaths.
C – 3, I think that it's good to have dinner as a family <…> Mom always tried to make sure that we sat down and ate together, several times a week.
D – 5, one of my favorite family stories = we once had. И далее история, по мнению создателей задания смешная или как минимум забавная.
E – 4, keepsake в значении реликвия, one thing I always associate with my family is a statue
F – 2, But we have a different approach in my culture.
A – 6, I'm not living at home anymore, and I really miss everybody.
B – 1, Family rituals like that are great because they remind you of your roots <…> And other events are also important - birthdays, holidays, even deaths.
C – 3, I think that it's good to have dinner as a family <…> Mom always tried to make sure that we sat down and ate together, several times a week.
D – 5, one of my favorite family stories = we once had. И далее история, по мнению создателей задания смешная или как минимум забавная.
E – 4, keepsake в значении реликвия, one thing I always associate with my family is a statue
F – 2, But we have a different approach in my culture.
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Speaker A
Survey the level and slope of the campground, the topography, that is. In my early camping days, we walked onto a campsite late at night and instead of being close to everyone else that had already pitched we located ourselves at the bottom of the field. Bad move. Well, it rained during the night and we woke to find ourselves under a couple of inches of water. It ruined the weekend for us all, our gear was wet too. Had we pitched just a few yards up the field, we would have been fine. An early lesson learned and one you can avoid.
Speaker В
Of course, you've already chosen your perfect tent, haven't you? If not, see our tent-buying guide. In short, you need a tent large enough to home the group you will be generally camping with plus your gear. A tent with spare compartments is always good for this. It also needs to be suitable for the weather conditions for the state or states you intend to camp in. Anyway, see the guide for more details. Save on family arguments or looking like a total fool in front of everyone else by testing the setup in your backyard first. You also need to make sure you've got everything. Then you can turn up looking like a total pro when you set everything up with ease in front of your friends.
Speaker C
At the beginning of every season purchase a can of silicone sealant and on the first setup of your synthetic tent cover it from top to toe. Spray in a grid-like pattern, left to right, then top to bottom. Ensure you get the zipper seams too. This 30-minute task can save you from miserable times being leaked upon during the day or even worse at night. Many sealants also incorporate UV protection to prolong the life of your tent.
Speaker D
When putting down your tent always ensure it's dry before storing it away. On a couple of occasions, it was really hammering it down with rain and we just stuffed the tent in the trunk of the car rather than properly folding it back up and putting it into its bag. When we got home though we made sure we dried it out thoroughly before packing it away again. If not, and we learned it through experience, your tent will smell and it can grow mold on the inside. Not great, especially not if you have asthma sufferers camping with you.
Speaker E
Don't skimp on the decent sleeping bag. In summer you'll be too warm and in winter, well, you'll have a poor night sleep and won't want to camp again. Also, if you're buying for your family, go for the same level of quality and even the same model throughout. There's nothing worse than kids arguing over having different gear, different colour, etc. That way you can also judge whether they really did have a cold night or not etc. Take a spare- blanket, too.
Speaker F
First things first, you can never have enough light. So, if you find yourself thinking "Should I take that extra flashlight or lantern?", the answer is yes, it's a no brainer. At some point, on one of your trips you'll need it. Obviously, if you're camping alone, perhaps with just a backpack, you're going to have to prioritize your camping gear. If you don't bring flashlights, a wind-up one is always a good idea.
Survey the level and slope of the campground, the topography, that is. In my early camping days, we walked onto a campsite late at night and instead of being close to everyone else that had already pitched we located ourselves at the bottom of the field. Bad move. Well, it rained during the night and we woke to find ourselves under a couple of inches of water. It ruined the weekend for us all, our gear was wet too. Had we pitched just a few yards up the field, we would have been fine. An early lesson learned and one you can avoid.
Speaker В
Of course, you've already chosen your perfect tent, haven't you? If not, see our tent-buying guide. In short, you need a tent large enough to home the group you will be generally camping with plus your gear. A tent with spare compartments is always good for this. It also needs to be suitable for the weather conditions for the state or states you intend to camp in. Anyway, see the guide for more details. Save on family arguments or looking like a total fool in front of everyone else by testing the setup in your backyard first. You also need to make sure you've got everything. Then you can turn up looking like a total pro when you set everything up with ease in front of your friends.
Speaker C
At the beginning of every season purchase a can of silicone sealant and on the first setup of your synthetic tent cover it from top to toe. Spray in a grid-like pattern, left to right, then top to bottom. Ensure you get the zipper seams too. This 30-minute task can save you from miserable times being leaked upon during the day or even worse at night. Many sealants also incorporate UV protection to prolong the life of your tent.
Speaker D
When putting down your tent always ensure it's dry before storing it away. On a couple of occasions, it was really hammering it down with rain and we just stuffed the tent in the trunk of the car rather than properly folding it back up and putting it into its bag. When we got home though we made sure we dried it out thoroughly before packing it away again. If not, and we learned it through experience, your tent will smell and it can grow mold on the inside. Not great, especially not if you have asthma sufferers camping with you.
Speaker E
Don't skimp on the decent sleeping bag. In summer you'll be too warm and in winter, well, you'll have a poor night sleep and won't want to camp again. Also, if you're buying for your family, go for the same level of quality and even the same model throughout. There's nothing worse than kids arguing over having different gear, different colour, etc. That way you can also judge whether they really did have a cold night or not etc. Take a spare- blanket, too.
Speaker F
First things first, you can never have enough light. So, if you find yourself thinking "Should I take that extra flashlight or lantern?", the answer is yes, it's a no brainer. At some point, on one of your trips you'll need it. Obviously, if you're camping alone, perhaps with just a backpack, you're going to have to prioritize your camping gear. If you don't bring flashlights, a wind-up one is always a good idea.
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A – 4, Survey the level and slope of the campground, the topography, that is.
B – 7, <…> see our tent-buying guide.
C – 1, At the beginning of every season purchase a can of silicone sealant and on the first setup of your synthetic tent cover it from top to toe.
D – 5, When putting down your tent always ensure it's dry before storing it away.
E – 2, Don't skimp on the decent sleeping bag.
F – 3, <…> you can never have enough light <…> So, if you find yourself thinking "Should I take that extra flashlight or lantern?", the answer is yes.
A – 4, Survey the level and slope of the campground, the topography, that is.
B – 7, <…> see our tent-buying guide.
C – 1, At the beginning of every season purchase a can of silicone sealant and on the first setup of your synthetic tent cover it from top to toe.
D – 5, When putting down your tent always ensure it's dry before storing it away.
E – 2, Don't skimp on the decent sleeping bag.
F – 3, <…> you can never have enough light <…> So, if you find yourself thinking "Should I take that extra flashlight or lantern?", the answer is yes.
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Speaker A
Backpacks are a convenient way to carry lots of stuff. Your hands are free! Since backpacks zip shut, things don't fall out. Having pockets helps to keep items organized. Since backpacks are so handy, kids just keep adding more to them. Backpacks can quickly become very heavy, especially for school kids who are not yet fully grown. Parents, doctors, and teachers are concerned about students carrying heavy backpacks. One big reason for heavy backpacks is the weight of textbooks. Even 3 pounds per book is a lot when students carry several textbooks in their backpacks.
Speaker В
People carrying heavy backpacks tend to bend over when they stand or walk. Their backs are curved forward and their shoulders are up near their ears. This is poor posture. Poor posture is okay if it happens once in a while. But some children are carrying heavy backpacks every day to school. Doctors are starting to see children whose backs are arched forward even when they don't have their backpacks on. This kind of poor posture can shift bones in the spine and, over time, cause back pain.
Speaker C
To me, the real problem is the amount of stuff we have to carry to and from school. Can anything be done to lessen the number of books or things students take to school? One alternative is for books to be "on computers" as e-books. But not all students have computers or access to the internet at home. Some schools offer laptops or electronic tablets that students can take home but these schools are still quite rare. In the future, perhaps all students will have access to laptops or electronic tablets; but in the short run it does not solve the problem.
Speaker D
A simple alternative is for students to roll their backpacks, rather than carry them. Rolling backpacks are like suitcases people use when they travel. Since rolling backpacks stand upright, they also take up less space in classrooms. So rolling backpacks may seem like an obvious solution. At the same time, some schools ban rolling backpacks because they can be a trip hazard in crowded hallways, and they can be hard to use on stairs and when navigating the school bus. Also, the child's locker may not be big enough to fit a rolling backpack in.
Speaker E
Schools are also exploring ways to lessen the number of textbooks students need for homework. Some schools have two sets of textbooks, one for students to use at home and one for the classroom. But few schools have the money for the second set of textbooks. Other schools are looking at different forms of homework. One idea is to give homework that does not use a textbook. Still other schools set aside time for students to do their homework at school.
Speaker F
According to experts, the best kind of backpack is one worn on the back with two straps. The straps should be thick and padded, since thick padded straps won't dig into the skin and muscle like thin, narrow straps. Backpacks with only one strap or backpacks worn with only one strap tend to raise one shoulder and lower the other shoulder. Uneven shoulders can cause neck and shoulder pain. Besides, a backpack and its contents should weigh no more than one-tenth of the wearer's weight.
Backpacks are a convenient way to carry lots of stuff. Your hands are free! Since backpacks zip shut, things don't fall out. Having pockets helps to keep items organized. Since backpacks are so handy, kids just keep adding more to them. Backpacks can quickly become very heavy, especially for school kids who are not yet fully grown. Parents, doctors, and teachers are concerned about students carrying heavy backpacks. One big reason for heavy backpacks is the weight of textbooks. Even 3 pounds per book is a lot when students carry several textbooks in their backpacks.
Speaker В
People carrying heavy backpacks tend to bend over when they stand or walk. Their backs are curved forward and their shoulders are up near their ears. This is poor posture. Poor posture is okay if it happens once in a while. But some children are carrying heavy backpacks every day to school. Doctors are starting to see children whose backs are arched forward even when they don't have their backpacks on. This kind of poor posture can shift bones in the spine and, over time, cause back pain.
Speaker C
To me, the real problem is the amount of stuff we have to carry to and from school. Can anything be done to lessen the number of books or things students take to school? One alternative is for books to be "on computers" as e-books. But not all students have computers or access to the internet at home. Some schools offer laptops or electronic tablets that students can take home but these schools are still quite rare. In the future, perhaps all students will have access to laptops or electronic tablets; but in the short run it does not solve the problem.
Speaker D
A simple alternative is for students to roll their backpacks, rather than carry them. Rolling backpacks are like suitcases people use when they travel. Since rolling backpacks stand upright, they also take up less space in classrooms. So rolling backpacks may seem like an obvious solution. At the same time, some schools ban rolling backpacks because they can be a trip hazard in crowded hallways, and they can be hard to use on stairs and when navigating the school bus. Also, the child's locker may not be big enough to fit a rolling backpack in.
Speaker E
Schools are also exploring ways to lessen the number of textbooks students need for homework. Some schools have two sets of textbooks, one for students to use at home and one for the classroom. But few schools have the money for the second set of textbooks. Other schools are looking at different forms of homework. One idea is to give homework that does not use a textbook. Still other schools set aside time for students to do their homework at school.
Speaker F
According to experts, the best kind of backpack is one worn on the back with two straps. The straps should be thick and padded, since thick padded straps won't dig into the skin and muscle like thin, narrow straps. Backpacks with only one strap or backpacks worn with only one strap tend to raise one shoulder and lower the other shoulder. Uneven shoulders can cause neck and shoulder pain. Besides, a backpack and its contents should weigh no more than one-tenth of the wearer's weight.
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A – 6, Parents, doctors, and teachers are concerned about students carrying heavy backpacks.
B – 2, <…> some children are carrying heavy backpacks every day to school <…> This kind of poor posture can shift bones in the spine and, over time, cause back pain.
C – 3, One alternative is for books to be "on computers" as e-books <…> In the future, perhaps all students will have access to laptops or electronic tablets
D – 4, some schools ban rolling backpacks
E – 5, Schools are also exploring ways to lessen the number of textbooks <…> Some schools have two sets of textbooks … <…> Other schools are looking at different forms of homework
F – 1, According to experts, the best kind of backpack is + подробное описание
A – 6, Parents, doctors, and teachers are concerned about students carrying heavy backpacks.
B – 2, <…> some children are carrying heavy backpacks every day to school <…> This kind of poor posture can shift bones in the spine and, over time, cause back pain.
C – 3, One alternative is for books to be "on computers" as e-books <…> In the future, perhaps all students will have access to laptops or electronic tablets
D – 4, some schools ban rolling backpacks
E – 5, Schools are also exploring ways to lessen the number of textbooks <…> Some schools have two sets of textbooks … <…> Other schools are looking at different forms of homework
F – 1, According to experts, the best kind of backpack is + подробное описание
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Speaker A
One thing I love about basketball is that people have many different styles of play. There are styles such as the passer, playmaker, shooter, defensive player, and dunker or highflyer. When you play basketball, you feel much more confident and it makes you not care much about how others think about you. When I possess the ball in basketball I feel like I'm the best and no one can stop me. Also, many players end up having creative ideas and finding new ways to trick the opposition.
Speaker В
I have played soccer for twelve years, and I have had all the injuries I can take. The list of injuries from my soccer teams read like an emergency room — a broken leg, a broken nose, dislocated shoulder, twisted ankles, and the list goes on. Not to mention the normal cuts, fat lips, bruised ribs, and cleat-scarred legs. Some of the injuries are the result of players breaking the rules, but the referees let many calls go, and as far as the coaches and players are concerned it is just good, hard-nosed soccer.
Speaker C
There are two main ways to water-ski, normal skiing and slalom skiing. Slalom skiing is when you drop one of the two skis that you normally use. There is a spare binding on one of the skis and you put one of your feet in this binding. There are many tournaments for skiing including ones for tricks, speed, and to see who can stay on the longest without falling. Skiing is widely considered to be in the middle in terms of the level of difficulty between skiing, knee boarding, and wakeboarding.
Speaker D
Did you ever play when you were a kid? Did you like sports when you were a kid? Did you benefit from sports? Sport benefits children because they become healthier and stronger. Participants have the opportunity to develop their skills. Besides, they remain active throughout their lives. Another benefit is that kids who play sports learn discipline and scheduling. One more reason is self-esteem. Children learn the importance of teamwork and develop a sense of responsibility.
Speaker E
We've all heard about professional athletes having superstitions. For example, some touch the clothes they wear or have something they must do before the game. For example, Tiger Woods, a pro golfer, always wears a red shirt on Sundays, Jason Terry, an NBA player, sleeps in the opposing team's shorts the night before a game, and Michael Jordan, a former NBA player, wore his blue North Carolina shorts under his Bull's basketball shorts. Whether superstitions actually bring good luck or not, many athletes depend on them to help their performance.
Speaker F
I don't play any team sport because I don't enjoy the mandatory practices and I don't enjoy the stressful competition. I do, however, love to improve physically by exercising. I love to jog. I love to compete with myself instead of other people. When I jog, I can feel my legs pounding against the soles of my shoes and the stress on my muscles. These thoughts make me feel like a machine that can continue forever and not get tired, even though I do.
One thing I love about basketball is that people have many different styles of play. There are styles such as the passer, playmaker, shooter, defensive player, and dunker or highflyer. When you play basketball, you feel much more confident and it makes you not care much about how others think about you. When I possess the ball in basketball I feel like I'm the best and no one can stop me. Also, many players end up having creative ideas and finding new ways to trick the opposition.
Speaker В
I have played soccer for twelve years, and I have had all the injuries I can take. The list of injuries from my soccer teams read like an emergency room — a broken leg, a broken nose, dislocated shoulder, twisted ankles, and the list goes on. Not to mention the normal cuts, fat lips, bruised ribs, and cleat-scarred legs. Some of the injuries are the result of players breaking the rules, but the referees let many calls go, and as far as the coaches and players are concerned it is just good, hard-nosed soccer.
Speaker C
There are two main ways to water-ski, normal skiing and slalom skiing. Slalom skiing is when you drop one of the two skis that you normally use. There is a spare binding on one of the skis and you put one of your feet in this binding. There are many tournaments for skiing including ones for tricks, speed, and to see who can stay on the longest without falling. Skiing is widely considered to be in the middle in terms of the level of difficulty between skiing, knee boarding, and wakeboarding.
Speaker D
Did you ever play when you were a kid? Did you like sports when you were a kid? Did you benefit from sports? Sport benefits children because they become healthier and stronger. Participants have the opportunity to develop their skills. Besides, they remain active throughout their lives. Another benefit is that kids who play sports learn discipline and scheduling. One more reason is self-esteem. Children learn the importance of teamwork and develop a sense of responsibility.
Speaker E
We've all heard about professional athletes having superstitions. For example, some touch the clothes they wear or have something they must do before the game. For example, Tiger Woods, a pro golfer, always wears a red shirt on Sundays, Jason Terry, an NBA player, sleeps in the opposing team's shorts the night before a game, and Michael Jordan, a former NBA player, wore his blue North Carolina shorts under his Bull's basketball shorts. Whether superstitions actually bring good luck or not, many athletes depend on them to help their performance.
Speaker F
I don't play any team sport because I don't enjoy the mandatory practices and I don't enjoy the stressful competition. I do, however, love to improve physically by exercising. I love to jog. I love to compete with myself instead of other people. When I jog, I can feel my legs pounding against the soles of my shoes and the stress on my muscles. These thoughts make me feel like a machine that can continue forever and not get tired, even though I do.
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A – 2, <…> people have many different styles of play <…> many players end up having creative ideas and finding new ways to trick the opposition.
B – 3, The list of injuries from my soccer teams read like an emergency room …
C – 5, There are two main ways to water-ski, normal skiing and slalom skiing.
D – 1, Sport benefits children because they become healthier and stronger => Besides / Another benefit / One more reason etc.
E – 7, Whether superstitions actually bring good luck or not, many athletes depend on them to help their performance.
F – 4, I love to compete with myself instead of other people.
A – 2, <…> people have many different styles of play <…> many players end up having creative ideas and finding new ways to trick the opposition.
B – 3, The list of injuries from my soccer teams read like an emergency room …
C – 5, There are two main ways to water-ski, normal skiing and slalom skiing.
D – 1, Sport benefits children because they become healthier and stronger => Besides / Another benefit / One more reason etc.
E – 7, Whether superstitions actually bring good luck or not, many athletes depend on them to help their performance.
F – 4, I love to compete with myself instead of other people.
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Speaker A
If you want to become healthier, start by either giving something up, like late-night snacks that make you feel bloated or adding something to your life. For me, I started making green smoothies in the morning and taking a multivitamin every day with lunch. If you're feeling overwhelmed, choose something to give up, like eating until you feel bloated or soda and adding something to your routine, like taking vitamins or going for evening walks.
Speaker В
Often, we are told in the fitness world that we should follow the latest trends since "everyone else loves it!" but if it doesn't resonate with you personally — that's okay. Right now, I love running, but the thought of doing yoga doesn't excite me and that's okay — not every activity is right for you, and it may not be right at this moment. If I've found something that gets me interested, I'm much more able to overcome the difficulties and feel enthusiastic about it.
Speaker C
When you are motivated it feels like there is no obstacle too big for you to overcome. A funny thing happens when you are motivated to create new habits. Once they become habits, it's easier to stick with them even when you don't feel motivated to do so. For example, getting up early while the rest of the world is still asleep is something that many successful people do. They start the day on their own terms to exercising, and setting their own priorities for the day.
Speaker D
Next time you pour yourself a big glass of juice, think about this: a 16-ounce bottle of orange or apple juice has the same amount of carbs as five slices of bread. That's because many juice brands contain more flavoured sugar water than actual fruit juice. In fact, some leading juice brands don't contain any fruit. Needless to say, you're much better off eating your daily servings of fruit than trying to drink them. Otherwise, you might as well wash down that healthy breakfast with a can of soda.
Speaker E
It's always advised to include lots of fresh and healthy fruit into your diet as they are packed with nutrients and amazing health benefits. However, people do need to keep an eye on which fruit they eat, as well as how much because some kinds of fruits are very high in sugar and calories. If taken in moderation, the fruit is good for us because they contain vitamins. However, it may contain a lot of calories and carbohydrates.
Speaker F
I want to buy a standing desk. Want to know the reason why? Well, when you are sitting, your body is more prone to going into a relaxed state. Your heart rate decreases, your body slumps, and as you become more tired, you are more likely to lay back and take a little nap, but a standing desk prohibits your body from doing that. This keeps the blood flowing through every part of your body and your productivity may actually be higher as the day wears on.
If you want to become healthier, start by either giving something up, like late-night snacks that make you feel bloated or adding something to your life. For me, I started making green smoothies in the morning and taking a multivitamin every day with lunch. If you're feeling overwhelmed, choose something to give up, like eating until you feel bloated or soda and adding something to your routine, like taking vitamins or going for evening walks.
Speaker В
Often, we are told in the fitness world that we should follow the latest trends since "everyone else loves it!" but if it doesn't resonate with you personally — that's okay. Right now, I love running, but the thought of doing yoga doesn't excite me and that's okay — not every activity is right for you, and it may not be right at this moment. If I've found something that gets me interested, I'm much more able to overcome the difficulties and feel enthusiastic about it.
Speaker C
When you are motivated it feels like there is no obstacle too big for you to overcome. A funny thing happens when you are motivated to create new habits. Once they become habits, it's easier to stick with them even when you don't feel motivated to do so. For example, getting up early while the rest of the world is still asleep is something that many successful people do. They start the day on their own terms to exercising, and setting their own priorities for the day.
Speaker D
Next time you pour yourself a big glass of juice, think about this: a 16-ounce bottle of orange or apple juice has the same amount of carbs as five slices of bread. That's because many juice brands contain more flavoured sugar water than actual fruit juice. In fact, some leading juice brands don't contain any fruit. Needless to say, you're much better off eating your daily servings of fruit than trying to drink them. Otherwise, you might as well wash down that healthy breakfast with a can of soda.
Speaker E
It's always advised to include lots of fresh and healthy fruit into your diet as they are packed with nutrients and amazing health benefits. However, people do need to keep an eye on which fruit they eat, as well as how much because some kinds of fruits are very high in sugar and calories. If taken in moderation, the fruit is good for us because they contain vitamins. However, it may contain a lot of calories and carbohydrates.
Speaker F
I want to buy a standing desk. Want to know the reason why? Well, when you are sitting, your body is more prone to going into a relaxed state. Your heart rate decreases, your body slumps, and as you become more tired, you are more likely to lay back and take a little nap, but a standing desk prohibits your body from doing that. This keeps the blood flowing through every part of your body and your productivity may actually be higher as the day wears on.
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A – 2, If you want to become healthier (то, к чему стремимся - healthy habits), start by … (и далее различные примеры небольших изменений)
B – 4, <…> not every activity is right for you, and it may not be right at this moment
C – 7, A funny thing happens when you are motivated to create new habits
D – 1, some leading juice brands don't contain any fruit и другие «страшные» факты про сок
E – 6, If taken in moderation, the fruit is good for us because they contain vitamins
F – 5, Well, when you are sitting, (всё плохо), but a standing desk prohibits your body from doing that.
A – 2, If you want to become healthier (то, к чему стремимся - healthy habits), start by … (и далее различные примеры небольших изменений)
B – 4, <…> not every activity is right for you, and it may not be right at this moment
C – 7, A funny thing happens when you are motivated to create new habits
D – 1, some leading juice brands don't contain any fruit и другие «страшные» факты про сок
E – 6, If taken in moderation, the fruit is good for us because they contain vitamins
F – 5, Well, when you are sitting, (всё плохо), but a standing desk prohibits your body from doing that.
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Speaker A
I think it's what people want, isn't it? You can see other sports like football, tennis and basketball on the satellite channels. I personally think there should be more, not fewer sports channels. If someone doesn't like it, they can turn the channel over. A lot of people don't have such a great opportunity to attend live football matches and their only chance to see them is to stay at home and relax on their own sofa. If I had the chance, I would like to watch matches all day long.
Speaker B
In a fast moving contemporary world the problem of watching TV can be considered to be urgent especially for children. Sometimes television broadcasts violent programs that can have a bad effect on children. What all parents should do is to switch them off. But some parents use such entertaining programs as a babysitter because they are too tired or busy to play with the kids. So parents should not blame everything and everyone because only they are fully responsible for their children.
Speaker C
I watch TV in different languages. I suppose that it gives me brilliant opportunities to learn a foreign language. For example, if people listen to programmes in another language they may memorize new words or sentences due to the action on the screen. But there are a lot of people who don't see the benefits of watching movies and learning languages that way, because there is a great variety of websites where people can study languages much more easily.
Speaker D
Well, I watch different news on TV but I still get a newspaper every day because I have done it all my life. It's my morning routine. I have my morning tea and read a newspaper or go to the office and continue reading. While you are reading a newspaper, you can find not only news, but opinion. They are more important to me. Reading a report, you do not only get to know some news but also find comments of some people. However, I am really keen on reading newspaper. The smell of fresh press cheers me up every morning.
Speaker Е
I absolutely hate these programmes where they talk in great detail about celebrity lifestyles. First of all, reporters are invading their personal space, when well-known people are going out, or when reporters want to get information about their children. Who likes to watch these kinds of programmes? I don't think they are interesting at all. What's more, when a celebrity agrees to speak to reporters, they often ask hard-hitting questions that might surprise them or put them in an awkward situation. Thus, in my opinion, people should respect everyone's privacy, including celebrities. And these programmes should be banned.
Speaker F
From my point of view, advertising is very beneficial for advertisers, because their product is advertised for television. Of course, they are given money for it and their product becomes popular and more people want to buy it. But it is not good for those who watch a fascinating film or TV show and suddenly for them pops up advertising that lasts about a minute. Thus, it is irritating for those who sit in front of the TV screens, because the thread of the plot, which lined up in the head of the audience can be interrupted by advertising, for example, vacuum cleaners.
I think it's what people want, isn't it? You can see other sports like football, tennis and basketball on the satellite channels. I personally think there should be more, not fewer sports channels. If someone doesn't like it, they can turn the channel over. A lot of people don't have such a great opportunity to attend live football matches and their only chance to see them is to stay at home and relax on their own sofa. If I had the chance, I would like to watch matches all day long.
Speaker B
In a fast moving contemporary world the problem of watching TV can be considered to be urgent especially for children. Sometimes television broadcasts violent programs that can have a bad effect on children. What all parents should do is to switch them off. But some parents use such entertaining programs as a babysitter because they are too tired or busy to play with the kids. So parents should not blame everything and everyone because only they are fully responsible for their children.
Speaker C
I watch TV in different languages. I suppose that it gives me brilliant opportunities to learn a foreign language. For example, if people listen to programmes in another language they may memorize new words or sentences due to the action on the screen. But there are a lot of people who don't see the benefits of watching movies and learning languages that way, because there is a great variety of websites where people can study languages much more easily.
Speaker D
Well, I watch different news on TV but I still get a newspaper every day because I have done it all my life. It's my morning routine. I have my morning tea and read a newspaper or go to the office and continue reading. While you are reading a newspaper, you can find not only news, but opinion. They are more important to me. Reading a report, you do not only get to know some news but also find comments of some people. However, I am really keen on reading newspaper. The smell of fresh press cheers me up every morning.
Speaker Е
I absolutely hate these programmes where they talk in great detail about celebrity lifestyles. First of all, reporters are invading their personal space, when well-known people are going out, or when reporters want to get information about their children. Who likes to watch these kinds of programmes? I don't think they are interesting at all. What's more, when a celebrity agrees to speak to reporters, they often ask hard-hitting questions that might surprise them or put them in an awkward situation. Thus, in my opinion, people should respect everyone's privacy, including celebrities. And these programmes should be banned.
Speaker F
From my point of view, advertising is very beneficial for advertisers, because their product is advertised for television. Of course, they are given money for it and their product becomes popular and more people want to buy it. But it is not good for those who watch a fascinating film or TV show and suddenly for them pops up advertising that lasts about a minute. Thus, it is irritating for those who sit in front of the TV screens, because the thread of the plot, which lined up in the head of the audience can be interrupted by advertising, for example, vacuum cleaners.
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A – 5, A lot of people don't have such a great opportunity to attend live football matches and their only chance to see them is to stay at home and relax on their own sofa.
B – 6, . Sometimes television broadcasts violent programs that can have a bad effect on children. What all parents should do is to switch them off.
C – 4, I suppose that it gives me brilliant opportunities to learn a foreign language.
D – 3, I still get a newspaper every day because I have done it all my life. It's my morning routine.
E – 1, And these programmes should be banned.
F – 2, Thus, it is irritating for those who sit in front of the TV screens, because the thread of the plot, which lined up in the head of the audience can be interrupted by advertising, for example, vacuum cleaners.
A – 5, A lot of people don't have such a great opportunity to attend live football matches and their only chance to see them is to stay at home and relax on their own sofa.
B – 6, . Sometimes television broadcasts violent programs that can have a bad effect on children. What all parents should do is to switch them off.
C – 4, I suppose that it gives me brilliant opportunities to learn a foreign language.
D – 3, I still get a newspaper every day because I have done it all my life. It's my morning routine.
E – 1, And these programmes should be banned.
F – 2, Thus, it is irritating for those who sit in front of the TV screens, because the thread of the plot, which lined up in the head of the audience can be interrupted by advertising, for example, vacuum cleaners.
