Nancy: Are you busy, Tomas? Could you come here? We need to talk.

Tomas: Yes, Nancy. What do you want to talk about?

Nancy: I'd like to plan our honeymoon. I've been searching the Internet all day, and I've found some nice variants for us. Let's choose the most appropriate trip. There are different kinds of them.

Tomas: Well, let's have a look. What do you think about this tour? It includes a stay at a luxurious hotel in Egypt. There are some additional trips as well. I'd like to go to the dessert riding a camel!

Nancy: Come on! I can't stand those animals. What about something more relaxing? For example, this marvelous island trip. But I can't find anything cheaper, everything is so expensive!

Tomas: Look! This four-star hotel in Bali seems just what we are looking for. It has even got a free spa.

Nancy: And we have an opportunity to choose a lovely sea-view from the window.

Tomas: Their fitness center is splendid! I'd choose this hotel without any doubt.

Nancy: I completely agree. The excursions included in the tour are rather impressive too. And what about the days? We need to choose at least seven.

Tomas: Yes, it'll be ok. And I think we should snorkel with fish and see the corals. It must be amazing!

Nancy: I'm sure, we'll do it, there are many different offers.

Tomas: Would you like to go to Batur Volcano?

Nancy: Why not? We can have a long walk there, enjoying the scenery.

Tomas: Personally, I want to visit the Monkey Forest. I love these creatures so much.

Nancy: Yes, they are incredibly cute. But you shouldn't forget that they are rather cunning and naughty too.

Tomas: It's true. And let's take a trip to the caves of Goa Gajah. We can enjoy the picturesque places and wild nature. Also, we'll be able to feel the spirit of ancient power living there.

Nancy: It sounds like magic. I reckon it's time to pack our bags. Have you chosen your clothes for the trip?

Tomas: It will be necessary to take a swimsuit and sandals.

Nancy: Don't forget about taking trainers, T-shirts and a pair of shorts for our strolls.

Tomas: You're right. Insect repellent spray will also be necessary.

Nancy: Good job! Let's book the trip and get ready for this amazing honeymoon.

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A – 3, Нэнси говорит, что I can't stand those animals (camels), но про само путешествие по пустыне ничего не говорит, может на джипе ей нравится, может на ослах, а может и не нравится в целом.

B – 3, мы знаем, что отель 4-х звёздный, что в нём есть спа, all-inclusive или нет – не знаем.

C – 2, менее 7-ми дней противоречит at least seven – как минимум 7-ми.

D – 3, они хотят go to Batur Volcano / have a long walk there, будут ли забираться на вершину – неизвестно.

E – 1, <…> the caves of Goa Gajah. We can enjoy the picturesque places and wild nature.

F – 1, Don't forget about taking trainers, T-shirts and a pair of shorts for our strolls.

G – 2, I'd choose this hotel without any doubt <…> Let's book the trip and get ready for this amazing honeymoon.

ON THE PHONE

Serge: Hello?

Helen: Hi, Serge, it's Helen. How are you getting on?

Serge: I'm fine, thanks. What about you?

Helen: I'm OK. Have you got any plans for the weekend?

Serge: I haven't discussed it with my friends yet.

Helen: Do you feel like going hiking then?

Serge: What? It's so noisy here — I can barely hear you.

Helen: Sorry, I'm at the supermarket now. I wanted to know if you would like to go hiking this weekend.

Serge: Could you hold on a minute, please? I should ask Peter and Sam if we have any other plans for the weekend.

Helen: No worries.

Serge: So, they have given me the green light.

Helen: Wonderful! It'll only be on Saturday. We are going up the hill and then we'll be able to have a rest near a splendid lake at the top.

Serge: Sounds great! But I haven't gone hiking for so long. Do I need anything special?

Helen: I don't think so. Just a packed lunch and a bottle of water.

Serge: What clothes should I wear?

Helen: The weather forecast is pretty good. So, you can wear something light, like a T-shirt and shorts.

Serge: I see. What about shoes? Will sandals be okay?

Helen: Obviously not! It should be something comfortable, a pair of trainers would be perfect.

Serge: No problem, I'll do as you said.

Helen: What about Sunday? Do you have any ideas?

Serge: I want to spend some time with my siblings.

Helen: Good idea. Are you going out or staying in?

Serge: I prefer going out somewhere, for instance, to the cinema and then I'd like to have dinner at a restaurant.

Helen: Have you heard about the new fashionable place in the city centre?

Serge: Which one?

Helen: "Afina's". They only serve Greek dishes.

Serge: Really? I've never heard about it. Do they have any bands playing there?

Helen: I think so. But they only perform on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Serge: Well, it suits us perfectly.

Helen: After visiting this place, I want you to tell me about your

impressions.

Serge: Deal. Thank you for the advice.

Helen: You're welcome. So, speaking about tomorrow, let's set off at 9 o'clock in the morning. Does it suit you?

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A – 1, После вопроса Хелен Do you feel like going hiking then? Серж сначала расслышать её не мог, потом уточнял у друзей про планы. Прям сразу же, аt once, соглашения не было.

B – 2, It'll only be on Saturday.

C – 2, Do I need anything special? => I don't think so.

D – 2, Will sandals be okay? => Obviously not!

E – 1, Хелен порекомендовала Сержу (и он решил пойти туда) "Afina's", где They only serve Greek dishes, т.е. only national cuisine.

F – 2, But they only perform on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, плюс по пятницам.

G – 3, В теме про хайкинг, Хелен говорит, что We are going up the hill and then we'll be able to have a rest near a splendid lake at the top, не уточняя как они будут добираться до холма.

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.

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A. 1 — S.A.: Do you like these snow-white trousers? C.: They look very nice. I would like to try them on.;

B. 3 — But they look a little old-fashioned. — не можем сделать вывод об общих предпочтениях покупателя в одежде из этого одного предложения о штанах;

C. 1 — And what about these jet-black trousers? <...> Oh, you know, they suit you well.;

D. 2 — These trousers are from the latest collection. They cost 119 dollars and 99 cents.;

E. 1 — The gold card gives you a 10 percent discount, plus the 5 percent we gave you.;

F. 2 — I'll take this white belt, which matches the trousers. It costs 10 dollars.;

G. 3 — C.: Can I pay by card (G)? S.A.: Yes, we accent any cards (G). — про наличную оплату ничего не было сказано.

Judy: Are you going to the Welcome Fair today?

Ben: What Welcome Fair?

Judy: You know — there's a big event in the school sports hall. All the clubs and societies have stands there. You can see what clubs there are in our school and sign up for them.

Ben: Oh, I know what you mean. Is that today?

Judy: Yeah! It should be good. I want to sign up for so many things!

Ben: As you know I'm fond only of boxing and I don't want to join any other clubs.

Judy: It's not just sports clubs. There are loads of clubs — like the... the Literature Society and loads more. Every department has its own society, I heard.

Ben: Oh, OK. So, what are you going to sign up for then?

Judy: Well, I'm definitely going to join the sailing club. I've always wanted to try that. And there's an archery club, too. I'd love to have a go at that as well.

Ben: That sounds pretty good. I've never tried either of those.

Judy: I'll probably join the volleyball club because I was the captain of the team at the camp. I might join the drama society. And I'll join the French Society, of course. It'll be good for my course, and I hope I'll meet some French people to practice my speaking. What about you?

Ben: I don't know. I haven't thought about it.

Judy: Well, what do you do in your spare time?

Ben: I go in for boxing. Besides I like playing board games a lot. If there's a chess club, I might join that.

Judy: Oh, I'm pretty sure there's a Gaming club. I saw some signs up for it. But aren't you going to try something new?

Ben: I don' know. I'll see what there is. I like hiking, so if there's a walking society, I'll join that.

Judy: There is. It's called the hill-walking society. I'd love to do that too, but I'm not sure I'll have time, with everything else. You should join the adventure club.

Ben: What's that?

Judy: It's like the hill-walking society, but it's much more exciting. They do caving and rock-climbing. It sounds really exciting. I wanted to join that too, but I decided to focus on water sports.

Ben: Oh, yes, it's really a great idea.

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A – 1, What Welcome Fair? => You know — there's a big event in the school sports hall.

B – 2, Oh, I know what you mean чётко противоречит факту, что он Бэн никогда не слышал о мероприятии.

C – 3, As you know I'm fond only of boxing and I don't want to join any other clubs. Как часто Бэн ходит – мы не узнаём.

D – 1, Well, I'm definitely going to join the sailing club. I've always wanted to try that. And there's an archery club, too. I'd love to have a go at that as well.

E – 2, <…> because I was the captain of the team at the camp. Она была капитаном в команде лагеря, не школы.

F – 2, It's called the hill-walking society.

G – 1, You should join the adventure club.

John: Hi, Helen. What are you doing here?

Helen: Hi, John! I am looking for an apartment to rent. What are you doing here? Are you also looking for an apartment?

John: Yes. Since my parents' house is so far away, I need to find an apartment closer to the university. I thought you were going to stay at the university residence.

Helen: I still have not decided whether to stay at the students' residence or not. I am looking at different options and I want to find the cheapest lodging.

John: So, what are you looking for?

Helen: All I need is a place big enough for my bed, my desk and my television. Of course, the place should have a kitchen so that I can cook my meals. I will be living on a rather tight budget and will have to watch every dime.

John: Me too. I cannot work full-time like I did during the summer. I will cut down on my workload in order to spend most of the time on my studies. So, a safe and decent apartment is all I need.

Helen: How long have you been looking?

John: I have just started this week. Since the term is going to start next month, I figured I better start the process as soon as possible.

Helen: It is not easy to find an apartment to your liking that does not cost a lot. I have been looking at the ads in the newspaper for two weeks, and I still have not found anything yet.

John: Really? Is it that difficult to find an apartment?

Helen: No, it is just that everything I like so far is too expensive. It is because they are very close to school. I heard that the closer they are to school, the higher the rental cost.

John: Have you thought about sharing an apartment? Some of my friends found a two-bedroom apartment and shared it. It is really cheaper.

Helen: That could solve this problem. But for this plan to succeed, roommates need to come up with some sort of agreement or set of rules.

John: It seems that sharing an apartment may work.

Helen: Yes. Sounds like a great idea. And thanks so much for this wonderful idea. See you later then. Bye for now.

John: Bye, Helen.

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A – 1, I am looking for an apartment to rent.

B – 3, Всё, что Джон сказал про родителей это Since my parents' house is so far away, I need to find an apartment closer to the university. Переезжали они или нет – мы не можем сказать.

C – 2, Хелен говорит, что ещё не решила (т.е. грубо говоря 50/50, остаться/не остаться): I still have not decided whether to stay at the students' residence or not – а это не равняется строгому отказу от общежития: Helen doesn't want to stay at the students' residence.

D – 2, В трех моментах в диалоге отражается, что Хелен не рассматривает дорогое жилье: I will be living on a rather tight budget and will have to watch every dime <…> It is not easy to find an apartment to your liking that does not cost a lot <…> No, it is just that everything I like so far is too expensive.

E – 1, I cannot work full-time like I did during the summer. I will cut down on my workload in order to spend most of the time on my studies.

F – 3, На вопрос: Is it that difficult to find an apartment? – есть ответ, что нелегко, по разным причинам, но ничего не сказано про облегчение поиска, если человек рекламирует свой список требований.

G – 1, H: <…> roommates need to come up with some sort of agreement or set of rules.

Tutor: Hello Jane. Glad you could make it. You're the only student who put your name down for this literature tutorial so let' get started, shall we? I want to run over some aspects with you before the test next week. Be sure to take some notes and ask questions if you need to.

Jane: Excuse me, have you got a spare pen? My pen is broken.

Tutor: Sure, here you are. Okay, so, the story follows two key characters - you should refer to them as protagonists – who go by the names of Mary Lennox and Colin Craven. The story is set shortly after the turn of thаe twentieth century, and the narrative tracks the development of the protagonist as they learn to overcome their own personal troubles together.

Jane: That's quite a common storyline, isn't it?

Tutor: Yes, you're right, Jane. So, what you tell me about the character of Mary?

Jane: Well, in the beginning she is an angry, rude child who is orphaned after a cholera outbreak and forced to leave India and move to the United Kingdom to her uncle's house in Yorkshire.

Tutor: That's right – and there she meets Colin who spends his days in an isolated room, believing himself to be permanently crippled with no hope of ever gaining the ability to walk. The two strike up a friendship and gradually learn — by encouraging each other — that they can both become healthy, happy and fulfilled in life.

Jane: Will the student need to remember a lot of these details for the exam?

Tutor: Just the basic outline. Examiners don't want to read a plot summary — they know what the book is about. Focus on narrative techniques instead, such as point of view.

Jane: What's that mean?

Tutor: It's all about how we see the story. This story, for example, is written from the perspective of what is called an "omniscient narrator". Omniscient means all-knowing. So, as readers we get to see how all the characters feel about things, what they like and don't like, and what their motivations are in the story.

Jane: That's a great help, thanks.

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A – 2, Во-первых, Джейн единственная, не одна из 10: You're the only student who put your name down for this literature tutorial. Во-вторых, речь не про тест, а про подготовку к экзамену (Will the student need to remember a lot of these details for the exam?).

B – 1, <…> the story follows two key characters - you should refer to them as protagonists <…>

C – 3, Нет ни слова про the mayor of the city, может таковой и был, может ещё кто-то был, кто помогал двум героям, мы не получаем эту информацию из диалога.

D – 1, Мэри описывается как child who is orphaned (having no parents because they have died) after a cholera outbreak(в данном случае логично, что после и из-за холеры родители и умерли).

E – 2, Colin who spends his days in an isolated room, believing himself to be permanently crippled with no hope of ever gaining the ability to walk.

F – 2, Examiners don't want to read a plot summary — they know what the book is about. Focus on narrative techniques instead, such as point of view.

G – 1, This story, for example, is written from the perspective of what is called an "omniscient narrator". Omniscient means all-knowing.

Joan: Excuse me....

Larry: Yes?

Joan: Sorry but could I bother you for just a minute? I think I left a book in this carrel last night. Could you just take a look in the shelf for me?

Larry: Sure. What's the title?

Joan: Uh… Historical Approaches or something like that — I forgоt the exact title. That's why I need it! It's a sort of green paperback. It's easy to forget a book in there after you've been sitting here going through books for three or four hours in the evening.

Larry: Yeah, I guess. I've done that, too. (laughs) How about, um, Historical Basics? Is this it? It's not green, though.

Jane: No, not mine. Nothing else there?

Larry: Nope. Just a couple of works on Anglo-Saxon grammar. Want those?

Joan: (laughs) I don't think so. I probably need one on English grammar, though.

Larry: Maybe somebody else's got it then. Somebody from your class maybe?

Joan: Yeah, maybe. We've all got papers due.

Larry: Do you know the author?

Joan: Uh.... Jamison, or um, Jamiston. Why?

Larry: Because I can search it for you right now - Google Scholar. University Libraries has linked up with Google's search of library holdings all over the world.

Larry: Just a second. Jamison?... And the title's something about history, so keyword 'history'... and — of course, Jamison, H.J., Fundamental Concepts of History Research is that it?

Joan: Oh, yes! Great!

Larry: And... Tennyson College....yes, here we are: Main Library — and Historical Research Library! They've got a copy there, too, it says.

Joan: That is really great! Thanks so much for your help. I'm sorry I took up so much of your time. I really appreciate this.

Larry: My pleasure. It's my major.

Joan: Thanks again! 'Bye.

Larry: Good luck!

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A – 1, I think I left a book in this carrel last night. (carrel – в значении стол, огороженный стенками, как капсула, для уединенного пространства в библиотеке).

B – 2, I forgоt the exact titlе.

C – 3, Джоан рассказывает про то, сколько часов вечером она сидела в библиотеке - It's easy to forget a book in there after you've been sitting here going through books for three or four hours in the evening – но про дни недели ничего не уточняет.

D – 1, Just a couple of works on Anglo-Saxon grammar. A couple of в данном случае можно приравнять к неопределенному several или some или a few.

E – 2, I probably need one (work, i.e. book) on English grammar.

F – 1, Because I can search it for you right now - Google Scholar.

G – 2, Книгу нашли (…yes, here we are), и Джоан благодарит за это: That is really great! Thanks so much for your help.

Mary: Hey Alex, I am glad you decided to come over to my house to study for our upcoming exam. The social science test seems to be very difficult.

Alex: Yes, this test is going to be hard, I have read all the chapters, but I have not studied the notes from the lectures. Let's do a review starting from chapter one and then we will work our way up through chapter three. Does that sound OK to you?

Mary: That sounds like a good idea. Let's start!

Alex: Well, in chapter one, the book covers the three fundamental points of view on social science. Do you know what these three points of view are?

Mary: Yes, I think I do. They are the structure, the conflict, and the relationship. Is that right?

Alex: Yes! You got it! Good job!

Mary: Thanks, Alex!

Alex: Well, now quiz me on chapter two, please.

Mary: Sure. Well, in chapter two, the book discusses famous social scientists.

Alex: Well, there are biographies of founders of the modern study of social sciences.

Mary: Chapter three is the most difficult chapter. I have read the chapter twice on top of reviewing all my lecture notes, and it is still quite confusing.

Alex: Chapter three covers quite a few different problems. It might be better for us to write down each concept and then carefully do a comparison of their similarities and differences. I bet our teacher will ask us to write a short essay on each concept as a part of the exam.

Mary: Do you think so? I am never good at writing as I always have difficulties putting my thoughts on paper. I have worked so hard to overcome this problem, but I still have not improved much.

Alex: I think that is probably a case of anxiety. Try to relax and take it easy.

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A – 2, весь диалог про тест по обществу, а не математике (The social science test seems to be very difficult).

B – 2, I have read all the chapters, but I have not studied the notes from the lectures — он не изучил заметки, но они у него есть.

C – 1, Вопрос: Do you know what these three points of view are? – ответ Мэри – Реакция: Yes! You got it! Good job!

D – 1, Алекс предлагает поспрашивать его про вторую часть и чётко отмечает: Well, there are biographies of founders of the modern study of social sciences.

E – 3, Исходя из предыдущего утверждения, Mary has difficulties with this chapter because of the questions, эта часть – это вторая часть. Но Мэри не говорит, есть ли у неё сложности со 2ой частью, тем более не уточняет из-за чего эти сложности.

F – 1, It might be better for us to write down each concept.

G – 2, I am never good at writing as I always have difficulties putting my thoughts on paper — исходя из этого явно проблемы с написанием эссе есть.

Ted: Are you going to the job fair, Jane?

Jane: Yes, of course! I want to find work by July or August at the latest. I'm going to have no money left at all after this term. What about you?

Ted: Well. I don't really need to find a job right away. I can always be part-time in my dad's shop — but I do have to get going on my career, eh? Or I'll end up in his workshop maybe forever.

Jane: What kind of business is it, anyway?

Ted: Woodworking. He makes mostly commercial stuff — store counters, shelving, barber stations, things like that, you know.

Jane: Does he do a good business?

Ted: Yes, actually. It's been growing recently, too. He's got three journeyman carpenters with him now. Business has been good.

Jane: You're not interested, though?

Ted: Not really, no. The work's pretty boring. It's really repetitive, the same models from his catalogue over and over. I want to find something more, uh...creative, you know.

Jane: Like what?

Ted: Oh, like something in, uh, interior design — or maybe in an architect's office or somewhere... I don't know.

Jane: Well, there must be some companies like that at the fair. I know there're a couple of big construction firms coming.

Ted: Hmm. Yeah, they might have something interesting....

Jane: Still — it seems a shame, though, not to take over your father's business. Maybe you could, you know, think about expanding it, for instance. In the direction you want to go — maybe offer, um, design services? Uh, custom services?

Ted: Hmm. I probably could do that. Yeah. That might be an idea at that .... Actually, I'll tell you another reason I don't really want to work in my dad's place. It's a carpentry shop, right? With a lot of table saws and radial arm saws and band saws, you know? And, well, every carpenter there — Dad included — has a missing finger or two. Or three.

Jane: Oh wow! That's awful! I guess I wouldn't want to work there either. I can't blame you for wanting out.

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A – 2, I don't really need to find a job right away.

B – 1, Бизнес хороший: Does he do a good business? - Yes, actually. + Тед помогает: I can always be part-time in my dad's shop.

C – 3, Упоминается, что Тэд помогает в shop; в рассказе про бизнес упоминается, что It's been growing recently, too. Про открытие новых магазинов, про расширение в регионе ничего не сказано.

D – 1, I want to find something more, uh...creative.

E – 2, Когда Тэд говорит про области, где ему можно поискать работу (interior design / an architect's office), Джейн упоминает: Well, there must be some companies like that at the fair. I know there're a couple of big construction firms coming.

F – 1, Maybe you could, you know, think about expanding it, for instance. In the direction you want to go — maybe offer, um, design services? Uh, custom services?

G – 1, <…> another reason I don't really want to work in my dad's place <…> every carpenter there — Dad included — has a missing finger or two. Or three. Вероятность отрезанных пальцев = опасность.

Jane: Hey, Mike, throw your stuff in the back and ride up front with me.

Mike: OK, Jane. Thank you for giving me a ride home. I did not want to call my parents because they were at George Cafe for my aunt's birthday.

Jane: That place has the best burgers in town! The atmosphere is also nice. Good food and a good setting, what more could you ask for? We should eat there after our next school athletics competitions.

Mike: Yes, that sounds like a good plan. When are they by the way?

Jane: I think they are after Winter break, which is a long way off. Do you have any plans set up for the upcoming vacation?

Mike: Well, besides going to basketball practices, I will most likely be working.

Jane: Oh, working? Did you get a new job or are you still working at the fast-food restaurant?

Mike: Well, the fast-food restaurant was a good first job for me and I loved the people I worked with. However, my work schedule was neither convenient nor easy. My manager would schedule me only during the times when it was most busy.

Jane: Well, what are you doing now at your new job?

Mike: Well, I am an Administrative Assistant for a company called Multi-Max. I have done a little training, but I do not know exactly what the full job entails.

Jane: Oh, that sounds a little confusing. When did you start this new job?

Mike: I have been with Multi-Max since November 1st. Well, what about you? Do you have any plans for the break?

Jane: Not really. I think I am just going to hang out at home and read some books. I am planning a snowboarding trip though. You should come if you are not too busy working at your new job.

Mike: Oh, that sounds like fun! Where are you going to stay?

Jane: My cousin actually owns a cabin up there, and he said it is OK for us to stay at his place for the weekend. The cabin is not far away from the ski slopes and the eateries, so it should be a convenient place. So, you are more than welcome to join us.

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A – 2, I did not want to call my parents because they were at George Cafe for my aunt's birthday.

B – 1, После расхваливания кафе: We should eat there after our next school athletics competitions.

C – 2, На вопрос: Do you have any plans set up for the upcoming vacation? – Ответ: Well, besides going to basketball practices, I will most likely be working.

D – 1, Well, the fast food restaurant was a good first job for me – отсюда следует, что Майк там больше не работает. <…> my work schedule was neither convenient nor easy – про расписание.

E – 3, I have done a little training, but I do not know exactly what the full job entails – есть упоминание про обучение на работе, но не сказано, о чём оно было, кроме того, сам же Майк не понимает, что вообще включает в себя эта работа.

F – 1, I am planning a snowboarding trip.

G – 2, My cousin actually owns a cabin up there, and he said it is OK for us to stay at his place for the weekend (в значении a small, simple house made of wood). Не отель 

Nancy: Hi. It is good to see you, John.

John: Same here, Nancy. It has been a long time since I last saw you.

Nancy: Yes, the last time we saw each other was New Year's Eve. How are you doing?

John: I am doing OK. It would be better if I have a new job right now.

Nancy: Are you looking for a new job? Why?

John: I finished my studies and graduated last week. Now, I want to get a job in the Finance field.

Nancy: How long have you been looking for a new job?

John: I have just started this week.

Nancy: Don't worry, John. You always did well at school. I know your good grades will help you get a job soon. Besides, the job market is pretty good right now, and all companies need financial analysts.

John: I hope so.

Nancy: Have you prepared a CV, right?

John: Yes.

Nancy: Did you mail your CV to a lot of companies? How about recruiting agencies?

John: I have already sent it to a dozen companies. No, I have not thought about recruiting agencies. But, I do look closely at the employment ads listed in the newspaper every day.

Nancy: Are there a lot of openings?

John: Quite a few. Some of them require a certain amount of experience and others are willing to train.

Nancy: My friends told me that it helps to do some homework before you go to an interview. You need to know the company well — what kind of business is it in? What types of products does it sell? How is it doing lately?

John: Yes, I know. I am doing some research on companies that I want to work for. I want to be ready whenever they call me in for an interview.

Nancy: Have you thought about questions they might ask you during the interview?

John: What types of questions do you think they will ask?

Nancy: Well, they might ask you some questions about Finance theories to test your academic understanding.

John: I can handle that.

Nancy: It seems that you are well prepared for your job search. I am sure you will find a good job in no time.

John: Thank you for your advice. Bye!

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A – 1, Джон говорит, что лучше бы он уже имел работу, отсюда вопрос: Are you looking for a new job? Ну и далее тема про поиск Джоном работы.

B – 2, Now, I want to get a job in the Finance field.

C – 1, I know your good grades will help you get a job soon.

D – 3, Have you prepared a CV, right? - Yes. Это всё, что мы узнаём про подготовку резюме. Помогал ему кто-то? Учитель, родитель, ещё кто-либо? Неизвестно.

E – 2, I have already sent it to a dozen companies. No, I have not thought about recruiting agencies.

F – 1, I am doing some research on companies that I want to work for.

G – 2, I can handle that (имея в виду some questions about Finance theories to test your academic understanding).

Lisa: Hey, Ted, how are you doing today?

Ted: I am good! I just got out of my psychology lecture. It was so boring! I am glad I am done for the day. How are you doing? Did you just get out of class too?

Lisa: No, I have been out of class since early this afternoon, and I have been reading this new book I've just bought. Have you ever heard of the author John Grisham?

Ted: Yeah! John Grisham is a lawyer who has written a lot of books based on his knowledge and experience with the legal system like The Client. His books are very easy to read, and they give a lot of information on how the legal system works.

Lisa: Yeah, The Client is one of my favourite books! I love Mark Sway and Reggie Love, the two main characters of the novel. For an eleven-year-old kid, Mark is old beyond his years and so streetwise. John Grisham's special sense of humour has made his characters very entertaining and the book much more interesting to read. Have you read The Chamber?

Ted: The Chamber is a pretty good book too. The story about a grandson who tried to save the grandfather he has never really known gave me an insight on how the legal system works in the case of capital punishment.

Lisa: John Grisham really knows how to adapt his writing style to each situation. That is probably one of the reasons for his success.

Ted: John Grisham's success is an example of the importance of education. Even though his parents were poor and did not have a decent education, his mother put a lot of emphasis on his education and pushed him to go to college.

Lisa: I have to agree with you on that. Education is one of the best of tools to achieve success in life. That is the reason why we are still in school, right?

Ted: Right. But, why the sudden interest in John Grisham, Lisa?

Lisa: Well, I read his first book, and I found it very interesting. So, I kept on reading his books. I have already had a collection of all his works. He has written at least twenty books.

Ted: Did you read all of them? Did you have that much free time? Oh, it is almost 3 o'clock! I need to run, or I will miss the bus. See you later, Lisa!

Lisa: Bye! Talk to you later!

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A – 2, I have been reading this new book I've just bought (и далее они говорят про автора книги, которую она читает, исходя из их диалога в целом, это точно не учебник, и девушка точно не готовится к тесту).

B – 3, John Grisham is a lawyer who has written a lot of books – где он работает, Верховный ли это cуд, мы не узнаём.

C – 1, John Grisham's special sense of humour has made his characters very entertaining and the book much more interesting to read.

D – 1, The Chamber is a pretty good book too. The story about a grandson who tried to save the grandfather he has never really known.

E – 2, John Grisham's success is an example of the importance of education.

F – 1, his mother put a lot of emphasis on his education and pushed him (близко по значению к made him) to go to college.

G – 2, He has written at least twenty books (что явно больше чем 12).

Sam: Tracy, as I know you are fond of learning languages, and I'm interested in your opinion. Which should be the official world language — English or Esperanto?

Tracy: Sam, it's very clear. In my opinion, there's only one choice — English!

Sam: But that's not a neutral choice. Think of all the advantages English-speaking countries have. Not only you save money by not having to learn a second language, but you can make a lot of money by teaching your native tongue. Besides, the choice of a European language is unfair to people from other continents.

Tracy: Actually, than any others. But as you know Esperanto has a lot of common features with such languages as Spanish, Italian and others.

Sam: But at least it's culture free. With Esperanto as the world language, no country would be accused of exporting both its language and its culture.

Tracy: Well, I'm not sure whether you can really separate language from culture. The two have developed alongside one another. One would be very impoverished without the other.

Sam: That may be true, but then you're inviting political conflict.

Tracy: I doubt. All you really have to do is to see which language is already being used for international business, trade and political negotiations. That language is English.

Sam: It doesn't mean that the situation will be the same in the future. China could well emerge as the world's strongest economy.

Tracy: That may be so, but the economic strength of Japan hasn't led to much teaching of Japanese. You also have to consider the vast size of the knowledge base available to English speakers — academic research, scientific reports and an infinite number of books and periodicals.

Sam: Much of that knowledge base has already been translated.

Tracy: I doubt that many other languages can match the size of the English dictionary, especially any single Chinese dialect. Look how many languages have had to borrow from English, for example, computer terms such as ESCAPE and RETURN.

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A – 2, Sam, it's very clear. In my opinion, there's only one choice — English!

B – 1, But that's not a neutral choice. И далее он приводит свои доводы к мнению, что это не совсем честно (doesn't think <…> fair.)

C – 1, Esperanto has a lot of common features with such languages as Spanish, Italian and others (в ответ на довод Сэма, что выбор Европейского языка нечестен - Besides, the choice of a European language is unfair to people from other continents).

D – 2, Well, I'm not sure whether you can really separate language from culture. The two have developed alongside one another.

E – 3, Участники диалога упоминают political conflict, говорят о языке для political negotiations. Но речь о причинах конфликтов не заходит.

F – 1, <…> the vast size of the knowledge base available to English speakers — academic research, scientific reports and an infinite number of books and periodicals.

G – 3, Трейси сравнивает объем слов в английском и китайском, далее говорит, что многим языкам пришлось заимствовать термины из английского. Но умозаключение, что Chinese is used to borrow different terms создано из микса слов в заключительной реплике Трейси. Оно не ложное. Мы понятия не имеем, так обстоят дела или не так исходя из данных диалога.

Alex: Hey Jane, there is a musical concert in the park. You want to go see the band play?

Jane: I've already finished my homework; I can go.

Alex: Hey, look at that sport car. Isn't it marvellous? That is exactly the kind of car that I want once I get a good job. I want mine to be red though.

Jane: Keep on dreaming, Alex. That car costs a fortune.

Alex: It does not hurt to set high expectations. Maybe one day I will make a lot of money, and I might surprise all my friends.

Jane: Talking about cars, why is the traffic so heavy today?

Alex: People are probably heading towards the park for the concert. The band does play pretty good music. For the last three years, I have never missed the concert.

Jane: How long ago did the band start playing at our park?

Alex: I think it started this tradition five years ago before you moved into our neighbourhood. Every year it always arrives the first week of June to play for the whole week. You will enjoy this evening, Jane.

Jane: It sounds like fun. My favourite music is rock-and-roll; however, I have to say that country melodies can be quite enticing. I can listen to them all day long. Alex, what kind of music do you like?

Alex: Oh, I like all kinds of music as long as it is not hard rock. Jane, where do you want to sit? In the shade or in the sun?

Jane: In the shade, please. I have been in the sun too much lately.

Alex: There is a food stand over there. Do you want anything?

Jane: Nothing for me, thanks. I already have my bottle of water. Besides, my mother is cooking a good steak dinner, and I want to save my appetite.

Alex: Jane, you are so lucky to have such a good cook as your mother. I always love cake, so please save me a piece.

Jane: OK, I will save two pieces of cream cake for you tonight. Alex, you'd better get your chips and soda now if you still want them. It is almost 3:00 p. m., and the concert is about to start.

Alex: For the last time, do you want anything?

Jane: I am sure I do not want anything, Alex. I am doing fine.

Alex: OK, save me a seat. I will be right back.

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A – 1, Hey, look at that sport car <…> That is exactly the kind of car that I want <…> Maybe one day I will make a lot of money, and I might surprise all my friends.

B – 2, People are probably heading towards the park for the concert. The band does play pretty good music. For the last three years, I have never missed the concert.

C – 3, Говорится, когда началась традиция выступать: I think it started this tradition five years ago. Но нет информации по чьей инициативе. В целом, про ассоциацию ничего не сказано.

D – 2, I have to say that country melodies can be quite enticing (значение: something that is enticing attracts you to it by offering you advantages or pleasure). Но даже без знания этого слова, следующее предложение даёт подсказку: I can listen to them all day long. Человек не будет слушать целый день музыку, которая не нравится ему/ей.

E – 1, Besides, my mother is cooking a good steak dinner, and I want to save my appetite.

F – 3, Из слов Алекса мы узнаем о маме Джейн Jane, you are so lucky to have such a good cook as your mother. Хорошо ли готовит сама Джейн? Очень может быть. А может и не быть. Неизвестно.

G – 1, Сначала есть упоминание про - a food stand over there. Затем Джейн призывает Алекса поторопиться и купить еды - you'd better get your chips and soda now. И он идёт - I will be right back.

Helen: I'd love to go abroad on holiday next autumn. What do you think?

Ted: I'm not sure. When were you thinking? In September?

Helen: Maybe. We have two days off work for our national holiday. We could take off another three days and go for a week. We could even go for two!

Ted: No, not two. If I take all my holiday in September, I won't be able to take a holiday in winter.

Helen: OK. One, then.

Ted: Where would you like to go?

Helen: Well, I looked at flights. There aren't any flights to Greece, unfortunately. I'd like to go there. But we can fly to Spain quite cheaply.

Ted: That would be nice. Where would we stay? In a hotel?

Helen: I'm not sure. I don't really like staying in hotels. But we could hire a cottage.

Ted: I don't mind either. Is a cottage cheaper than a hotel?

Helen: It's about the same. But I prefer staying in cottages. It's more peaceful, and we can cook for ourselves.

Ted: Okay, well, that's fine by me.

Helen: The problem is transport. You can get to the hotels easily from the airport. They are all in the town centre, and buses go there all the time. But the cottages are further away. We'd need to hire a car.

Ted: That's fine. I don't mind doing that. Why don't you pick out a few cottages, and we'll choose one?

Helen: I've done that already. I'll show you on the computer. There's this one — it's actually an apartment. It's inside an old palace in this beautiful historic village in the mountains. Isn't it beautiful?

Ted: It's quite expensive though. And it has 3 bedrooms. We don't need that many.

Helen: I suppose not. Okay, what about this one? It's up in the hills. Very quiet and peaceful. It has a lovely view, look. And it's not too expensive.

Ted: That looks nice. It's quite far from the town, but I don't mind that.

Helen: Nor me. Or there's this one. It's a town house. It's big and it looks lovely inside.

Ted: Does it have a garden?

Helen: No, and it might be noisy, because it's so central.

Ted: I think I prefer that other one.

Helen: Me too. Shall I write and find out if it's free?

Ted: Yes, sure. If it is, we'll book the flights.

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A – 1, I'd love to go abroad on holiday next autumn – говорит Хелен и они договариваются на 1 неделю отдыха в сентябре.

B – 2, Две недели не вариант, потому что Тэду хочется отдохнуть ещё и зимой, не из-за дедлайнов: If I take all my holiday in September, I won't be able to take a holiday in winter.

C – 1, I prefer staying in cottages.

D – 2, Коттеджи обычно не в центре. Это ясно из противопоставления с расположением отелей: You can get to the hotels easily from the airport. They are all in the town centre, and buses go there all the time. But the cottages are further away.

E – 3, На информирование Тэда о We'd need to hire a car, он просто соглашается: That's fine. I don't mind doing that. Какое авто он хотел бы арендовать – мы не знаем.

F – 1, There's this one — it's actually an apartment <…> It's inside an old palace in this beautiful historic village in the mountains <…> It's quite expensive though

G – 2, It's a town house => Does it have a garden? => No

Samantha: So, talking about clothes, Tom, do you spend 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're 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. 2 — I don't really spend a lot of money on clothes, Samantha.;

B. 1 — 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.;

C. 1 — … 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.;

D. 3 — I run in a lot of marathons and one of the things they give you is a t-shirt. — она бегает, но нет информации о том, хорошо или плохо;

E. 1 — 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.;

F. 2 — … 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.;

G. 3 — … 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. — нет информации о том, куда он ездит на автобусе.

Jessica: OK, so we've talked about freelancing your skills and living and working abroad. Have you ever done that? Have you ever lived and worked in a...

Ted: Like digitally, just like a kind of nomad?

Jessica: Yeah.

Ted: Yeah, I did. I did it for a year. I was actually a nomad. I lived in five different countries, and I did all my work online. I mainly was just doing web stuff, but it was an interesting experience. I mean I had never, I thought it would be the perfect life and when I told people what I was going to do, everybody said that's amazing. You know, I mean basically I said that I was just travelling the world and I would just work from whatever city I was in. I would choose my own itinerary and my own destination, and I would work when I wanted to.

Jessica: And then why did you quit?

Ted: Well, I think you referenced it earlier. It actually became incredibly lonely. I was surprised how lonely I became. I would meet people, but you didn't have family and you didn't have your social network. You didn't have people that you would see every day at work.

Jessica: No workmates?

Ted: Right. You got no workmates, no-one to go out and have a drink with and after a while you really crave like social interaction and not always being the new person, like people that know your name. I remember the big thing that changed is one day I realised I had nowhere to go, I had no-one to see, and I can go anywhere in the world. I had complete freedom. I could go to the airport and buy a ticket to any place. I could have gone anywhere in the world. There was nothing to stop me. No schedule, no appointments, no-one to report to and it was actually kind of frightening. Like it was almost paralyzing.

Jessica: It's like standing on the edge of an abyss looking down.

Ted: It was. It was like, you know, I realized I wanted normalcy again. I wanted to have a schedule. I wanted to, you know, have the norm that I had before so I went back to teaching at university and now in my university job I have a lot of time to travel in between but just living around the world going from place to place, yeah, it wasn't so great.

Jessica: Well, I think it's great that you had the chance to explore this option. I'm sure everyone would benefit maybe from trying it and then working out what it is they really value because I'm sure we all think 'wow, freedom, absolute freedom, isn't that like the ultimate goal' but then when you have it, you realize well actually no, some of those constraints that I had were quite good.

Ted: Right.

Jessica: They gave me a sense of being or they give structure to my life or meaning to my life.

Ted: Totally, totally and actually now that I've done it, I would do it again. I would know how to do it right. I would do it different than I did it before.

Jessica: But it sounds cool though. I can see the attraction definitely.

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A – 3, В конкретном рассказе про опыт кочевничества Тэд говорит про то, как работал и путешествовал но он не говорит про дружбу с людьми. Говорит про чувство одиночества, но это не противопоставление нашему утверждению, ведь можно быть одиноким с большим количеством новых друзей. Ни утверждения, ни отрицания made a lot of friends нельзя найти.

B – 1, I mainly was just doing web stuff

C – 2, I would choose my own itinerary and my own destination, and I would work when I wanted to.

D – 1, No schedule, no appointments, no-one to report to and it was actually kind of frightening. Like it was almost paralyzing.

E – 1, I realized I wanted normalcy again. I wanted to have a schedule.

F – 3, Джессика, скорее, наоборот, считает, что некоторые ограничения — это благо, а абсолютная свобода не так уж и хороша: but then when you have it (=freedom), you realize well actually no, some of those constraints that I had were quite good.

G – 3, Из слов Джессики можно предположить, что у неё был опыт фриланса, но было ли это точно, было ли это в течение одного года, мы не знаем.

Rebecca: So, what about America? If you lose your job, what happens?

William: Well, we have what you have. It's not called the dole though, it's called welfare, and basically what happens is if you lose your job, you can get money from the government, but it's really short-term. I think it's only six months or a year, but the biggest difference I think between Europe and America is the word. We call it welfare. And welfare is really negative. If you tell somebody that you're on welfare, or even on unemployment, then people really look at you negatively.

Rebecca: Why do you think it is negative?

William: Well, actually let me clarify. There're two: There's welfare which is kind of more long-term like if you have children, and then there's unemployment which is money you get from the government if you don't have a job. If you're on unemployment, it's not as bad but people still kind of look at you like you're a loser. That you should go out and find a job, and if you're on welfare, it has a really negative connotation. People look at you like you're just lazy basically.

Rebecca: Is that true if you're in a community where, like, the majority of people are on welfare? Are there any places like that in America?

William: Yeah, there are some really poor areas that have a lot of people on welfare, and I imagine that they probably look at it differently, but I think that maybe deep down they probably wouldn't want to be on welfare. I mean the main problem is that those people probably weren't given the same quality of education. They don't have the same job opportunities, so deep down they probably wish they had a better job, but they don't, so they're kept in this vicious cycle that keeps them down, so I think that there might even be indignation.

Rebecca: Yeah, that sounds similar to areas of Britain with like extreme deprivation. There're places like that where three generations have been on the dole. Another problem is for single mothers. Sometimes, the cost of childcare means that it's not actually worth them getting a job. Is it the same in America?

William: Yeah, definitely. We don't have any government supported childcare. And actually there's been instances where law enforcement people like sheriffs and police officers have said that they actually prefer that some single mothers are on welfare.

Rebecca: Really? But why?

William: Because if they're not then it makes their children be more likely to be influenced by crime or by life in crime, so if they don't have a strong parent figure at home, it could really have affects, you know, later on in life, so it really is sort of this vicious cycle for single mothers in poor areas that they don't have child care. They don't have education. They don't have job opportunities, and so it's really kind of hard for them to get out, and they feel almost hopeless.

Rebecca: Yes, it sounds like we have some things in common even though our welfare systems are so different, but I hope these people, their children especially can get out of this cycle.

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A – 2, <…> it's called welfare, and basically what happens is if you lose your job, you can get money from the government, but it's really short-term. I think it's only six months or a year

B – 1, If you tell somebody that you're on welfare, or even on unemployment, then people really look at you negatively (в ответе about America).

C – 1, idle в значении lazy and not willing to work. People look at you like you're just lazy basically.

D – 1, there are some really poor areas that have a lot of people on welfare and I imagine that <…> they probably wouldn't want to be on welfare.

E – 3, Almost all people in impoverished areas don't have proper education – данное утверждение категорично: практически все люди, надлежащее образование. В то время как в тексте всё куда более размыто - I mean the main problem is that those people probably weren't given the same quality of education: вероятно, одинаковое по качеству образование. Поэтому чёткое true здесь нельзя поставить.

F – 2, <…> law enforcement people like sheriffs and police officers have said that they actually prefer that some single mothers are on welfare.

G – 1, William: <…> so it really is sort of this vicious cycle. Rebecca: <…> but I hope these people, their children especially can get out of this cycle.

George: Taking one step back to the newspapers, my impression was that newspapers got all their money from the advertisements, and that people buying newspapers basically paid for the paper, the actual printing and maybe the delivery. That the actual cost, that any money they make was through advertisements so I don't see how that's any different than if they just had it online where they would get rid of all those costs of delivery and the paper and the printing and then just still have the same advertisement so I don't understand why they can't make that transition more smoothly.

Anna: And actually I heard that they get more money from online advertising than from the print advertising so, yeah, I don't really know why it matters come to think of it.

George: I'm sure that the newspaper will go the way of the Dodo fairly soon.

Anna: Yeah, yeah.

George: But again, why is it that people will accept that but not books?

Anna: 'Cause I think ...I can handle a small article, like one page on screen, but I'm not for a long time. I can't read the same like. And also with news you just want to flick through it. You don't really ... you don't use it to relax.

George: That's true. That's true. It's usually more active.

Anna: Yeah, whereas with a book you can read in the bath, or you could read it on the bed, or just ... it's a pleasurable sort of thing rather than a "OK, I've got to do this to be ..."

George: Up with current events.

Anna: Yeah.

George: Yeah, actually, and one nice feature about reading news online and that I've noticed lately when J went to the, I shouldn't say names, but the BBC web site and so I was reading an article.

Anna: What do you mean?

George: Recently in the news, they were talking about Iran and the elections and things like that, and they mentioned a lot of names of different positions in the government, and on the side was all of these links to background information about those people and about those positions and about the government and the structure of the government and it was really fun to be able to go through it and learn quite a bit quite quickly about the government system in Iran and that kind of thing.

Anna: I see.

George: That's much better than a newspaper where you read it and go, "Ooh, where's my encyclopedia?"

Anna: Yeah. Exactly. Yeah, I did a similar thing with a report about Iran, and then looking at people who are campaigning against the government and I was like, "I don't know these people. But who are they?" and there was a link and I could find out about more which was cool.

George: Yeah, it's nice. It's nice. Yeah. So ...

Anna: The death of the newspaper.

George: The death of the newspaper. I think it's inevitable.

Anna: The book still survives.

George: Let's keep the books. I like that.

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A – 1, <…> they just had it online where they would get rid of all those costs of delivery and the paper and the printing.

B – 3, Сказано про то, что с онлайн рекламы идёт больше денег — that they get more money from online advertising than from the print advertising. Но мы не знаем, все ли газеты (all newspapers) have online advertising.

C – 2, actually I heard that they get more money from online advertising than from the print advertising.

D – 2, Анна говорит про новости и быстрое flick through them. Этому противопоставляется опыт с книгой: with a book you can read in the bath, or you could read it on the bed, or just ... it's a pleasurable sort of thing.

E – 1, <…> and on the side was all of these links to background information about those people and about those positions and about the government and the structure of the government and it was really fun to be able to go through it.

F – 1, в двух последних репликах мнение насчёт книг у Анны и Джорджа совпадает.

G – 3, Анна описывает, что она - I did a similar thing with a report about Iran – также как и Джордж читает доп.информацию по ссылкам. Но они не говорят про сайт, один и тот же или разные.

Lizzy: So, speaking of places like Starbucks, Paul, what do you think really makes a good café or a good coffee shop?

Paul: Well, Lizzy, number one are the employees themselves. People who run a café who are generally amicable people, and also the setting of cafés. Also, I like cafes that have music or shows. That is really cool to me. What do you think?

Lizzy: Actually, I agree with that quite a bit. I think the atmosphere is a very important part of it. And actually I have another question for you. When you go to a café, do you actually go there for the coffee, or do you go there for something else, and you happen to buy a coffee there?

Paul: Sometimes both. I am a bit of a coffee addict. So, I definitely go for the caffeine boost. Lizzy: Okay. I think for me so often it's that | want to sit down somewhere and read a book but I want to get out of my house. I want to get out and go somewhere where there's energy and people. And so, I think the atmosphere plays a big role for me because I usually go there to do some work or read a book or study language or things like that.

Paul: That's so true, I could never study in a library because it's so quiet that I can fall asleep but if I were to go to a coffee shop, there's the ability to kind of zone out because there's so much going on around you, people meeting to chat, plenty of table space to where you can go and you know just kind of sprawl out with all of your different belongings and study or even get lost in a book.

Lizzy: Right. And I think when I'm reading I want a really comfortable cushy chair, but I find that actually when I'm studying especially if I'm writing, I'd rather have maybe a wooden chair and a table that I can work with.

Paul: But studying is really not that much fun so if you're in a café you always have the ability of possibly running into somebody who's going to distract you. What about your favorite bars, what about the atmosphere for them?

Lizzy: My favorite bars, I really like pub style settings more than places that are strictly a bar. When I go to a bar usually I try not to go alone as much as go with friends. How about you?

Paul: I love bars that are true to like a theme. Like my favorite bar probably in my hometown, it's only beer and wine but it has a massive lawn. And it has like just kind of karaoke that they do on like Sunday nights and it's all wood. And you can just sit outside at a picnic table and just drink beer and wine. It's not like you have to be classy, not like you have to dress up. We're just going to hang out and have a summertime like beer and maybe listen to music if they have a band playing on the lawn.

Lizzy: That sounds like a pretty nice place to me.

Paul: Yeah, it's really nice.

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A – 1, Пол упоминает setting of cafés – обстановку, как один из факторов, делающих хорошее кафе хорошим.

B – 1, Лиззи соглашается: I agree with that quite a bit. I think the atmosphere is a very important part of it.

C – 3, That's so true, I could never study in a library because it's so quiet that I can fall asleep. Здесь подсказка – использование could в значении «я БЫ никогда не смог заниматься в библиотеке». Ходит ли он туда вообще? Нельзя сказать.

D – 2, Со слов Пола, в кафе есть plenty of table space to where you can go <…> and study or even get lost in a book – затеряться в книге синонимично сконцентрироваться на ней. Полу это удаётся.

E – 3, Лиззи упоминает людей в кафе: I want to get out and go somewhere where there's energy and people. Пол говорит, что there's so much going on around you, people meeting to chat. Но про знакомства и заведение дружбы они не рассказывают.

F – 2, But studying is really not that much fun so if you're in a café you always have the ability of possibly running into somebody who's going to distract you.

G – 1, my favorite bar probably in my hometown.

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.

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A. 1 — School was OK, and I did great on the test. Mom, I was so worried about that test, but now I feel great.;

B. 3 — I am baking cakes. This is your favorite carrot cake. — нет информации о том, нравится ли ей это занятие;

C. 2 — D: It looks inviting, and I bet it is delicious. No, I don't want to wait. Can I, mom? M: OK, go ahead.;

D. 2 — Our whole family is crazy about pie.;

E. 2 — Tomorrow, I will get some cherries at the supermarket, and we can start baking in the afternoon when you get home from school. — не Дэн, а миссис Андерсон купит вишни;

F. 3 — I need to finish a science project, and I will not get home until 3:30. — речь про завтра, нет информации о том, когда она обычно возвращается домой;

G. 1 — I will make roast beef and cream of mushroom soup.

Brendan: Hey, Susan, throw your stuff in the back and ride up front with me.

Susan: OK, Brendan. Thank you for giving me a ride home. I did not want to call my parents because they were at Mimi's Café for my aunt's birthday.

Brendan: Mimi's Café? That place has the best burgers in town! The atmosphere is also nice. By the way, do you have any plans set up for the upcoming vacation?

Susan: Well, besides going to basketball practices with you, I will most likely be working.

Brendan: Oh, working? Did you get a new job or are you still working at Starbucks?

Susan: Well, Starbucks was a good first job for me and I loved the people I worked with. However, my work schedule was neither convenient nor easy.

Brendan: Well, what are you doing now at your new job?

Susan: Well, I am an Administrative Assistant for a company called Multi-Max. I'm busy inputting data into the computer and following up on customers' orders.

Brendan: Oh, that sounds pretty easy.

Susan: Well, what about you? Do you have any plans for break?

Brendan: Not really. I think I am just going to hang out at home and read some books. I am planning a snowboarding trip though.

Susan: Oh, that sounds like fun! Who is going and where are you guys going to go snowboarding?

Brendan: As of right now, my roommates, Jay and Kristian, are planning to go. And, there are Josh, Alexis and Ann. We are planning to go to Big Bear. I hear that there are pretty good conditions for skiing and snowboarding this season up there.

Susan: Yes, that is what I heard as well. The whole trip sounds like fun. Where are you guys staying at? Did you rent out a cabin?

Brendan: No, we did not. My cousin actually owns a cabin up there, and he said it is OK for us to stay at his place for the weekend when I spoke with him last Friday.

Susan: Would it be OK with your cousin if I come along as well?

Brendan: I am sure that will be fine. He did not tell me there is a limit on the number of people I could bring, so you are more than welcome to join us.

Susan: Awesome! I am so excited! Well, I will check my schedule, and I will give you an update tomorrow. Hey, that is my house on the corner. Thanks again for the ride, Brendan!

Brendan: You are welcome, Susan. Have a good night and I will talk to you later about the trip.

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A – 1, Mimi's Café? That place has the best burgers in town!

B – 1, На вопрос: do you have any plans set up for the upcoming vacation? – Сюзан отвечает: I will most likely be working.

C – 2, I loved the people I worked with.

D – 3, Про работу Брендон лишь задаёт вопросы, никак не выражая своего отношения к the idea of working during holidays.

E – 1, am planning a snowboarding trip <…> As of right now, my roommates, Jay and Kristian, are planning to go. And, there are Josh, Alexis, and Ann.

F – 2, No, we did not (rent out a cabin).

G – 1, B: <…> you are more than welcome to join us. S: Awesome! I am so excited!

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.

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A. 1 — L: Can you go shopping, Mike? M: I guess I can.;

B. 1 — M: What do you want for breakfast? L: I guess some cereal as usual.;

C. 2 — Right! As far as meat, mom wants some pork and some chicken. — pork и beef, разное мясо;

D. 2 — Now, how about vegetables? Buy carrots, potatoes, cabbages and some lettuce.;

E. 3 — Dad always packs an apple for lunch every day. I want the same thing. — это вообще говорит Майк, Лора не сказала ничего про свое отношение к яблокам;

F. 1 — Besides, mom loves ice cream, especially cherry vanilla.;

G. 2 — L: Drive carefully please! M: I will.

Tim: Helen, what are you doing?

Helen: I have been trying to solve this physics problem for the last half hour, and I still have no idea how to do it.

Tim: When do you have to turn it in?

Helen: It is due at the end of this week.

Tim: Well, it is only Monday. Why don't you get some after-school-tutoring tomorrow?

Helen: I have to sign up for it first. I guess I will go sign up for the Wednesday session tomorrow. You should reread the chapter before you show up for the session. It will help you understand the subject matter better.

Helen: OK, I will do that.

Tim: Now that your problem is solved, I need you to lend me a hand with my problem.

Helen: What is up?

Tim: I need to build a new doll house for Nancy. I was putting her doll house away, and somehow I accidentally dropped it. It was broken into pieces.

Helen: How clumsy of you! Does she know?

Tim: I told her about it. I could not lie to her.

Helen: How did she take it?

Tim: My sister really liked that doll house, and obviously she was not very happy. But I told her that I would build a better one for her. So, I need your help.

Helen: Me? Help you? I have never built anything in my life.

Tim: Me neither. But don't worry. Putting together pieces of wood is not going to be difficult.

Helen: It is more than just putting pieces of wood together. You need to put in windows and doors. Have you thought about how you would do that?

Tim: Who says houses need to have windows and doors?

Helen: So, you are going to build a doll house with no windows and no doors?

Tim: Yes, I do not see anything wrong with that. Do you?

Helen: No. But are you sure that Nancy will not mind having a doll house with no doors and no windows?

Tim: No, I am not sure. What should I do then?

Helen: Get help from somebody who knows how to build a doll house. I would not be of any help to you in this project.

Tim: Who do you suggest I ask?

Helen: Mr. Brown used to be a carpenter. He will be glad to help you out.

Tim: You are right. Thanks for your advice.

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A – 2, I have been trying to solve this physics problem.

B – 1, Why don't you get some after-school-tutoring tomorrow?

C – 1, Дом строить надо: I need to build a new doll house for Nancy. Это его сестра: My sister really liked that doll house.

D – 2, I have never built anything in my life.

E – 1, So, you are going to build a doll house with no windows and no doors? => Yes, I do not see anything wrong with that (вот так и доверяй строительство домика для кукол брату).

F – 3, Обсуждается лишь тема наличия дверей/окон, не all kinds of doll houses.

G – 2, Хелен предлагает обратиться к кому-то, не покупать домик в магазине: Get help from somebody who knows how to build a doll house.

John: I will have to give a presentation on global warming on Friday, and I am so nervous.

Mary: There are a lot of things you can do to make you feel more confident and less nervous.

John: What should I do, Mary?

Mary: First of all, you need to understand the subject matter thoroughly. You need to know what global warming is, what causes global warming, and what people should do to abate the effects of global warming.

John: I have done a lot of research on the subject, and I know I can answer any questions I will receive from the audience.

Mary: The next thing that you need is an outline of your presentation. You should think about how to effectively present the subject matter.

John: You mean what I should talk about, or more precisely the sequence of my presentation?

Mary: Yes, what you should present first, second, third...

John: If that is the case, then I already have an outline. To make it easy for my audience to follow the presentation, I intend to post the outline on the board at all time during my speech.

Mary: Good idea! By the way, do you have any facts to back you up? For example, change of climate, yearly disasters...

John: No, I have not thought about that. I better get some statistics from the Internet. I should not have any problems since the Internet has all kinds of data.

Mary: Good. It is easier to convince people and to hold their attention with actual data. It would be even better if you show some pictures along the way. Do you have any?

John: No, it is another thing to add to my To Do list. I guess I will need at least two or three pictures to persuade people about the dangers of global warming.

Mary: Pictures will keep your audience from being bored. In order for you to succeed, you need to keep them interested and involved.

John: What else do I need? Is there anything else I can do to help me relax and be at ease during my presentation?

Mary: You need to practice your presentation. Just pretend that you are standing in front of your audience and start to give your speech.

John: Pretending is one thing; actually giving a speech is another thing.

Mary: Think positive. Tell yourself that you can do it without any problems.

John: I guess I can look at this as a presentation of my point of view to my friends. I mean a lot of my friends. I mean all the friends that I have made since kindergarten, plus all the relatives that I have on both my mother and father's sides.

Mary: If you are really prepared, it will be a piece of cake. You will be able to speak with ease and confidence, and you will be amazed by how well you can express yourself.

John: I need to do this presentation really well. This is my first presentation in front of a big audience, and it is so important to me.

Mary: This is only the beginning, John. Being able to express your ideas with confidence and clarity is one of the best skills to possess.

John: You are absolutely right. I will take time to practice and to learn to relax and express myself really well. Wish me luck, Mary!

Mary: I know you. You can do it. Good luck, John!

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A – 1, Мэри советует Джону: you need to understand the subject matter thoroughly

B – 3, Упоминается факт исследований - I have done a lot of research on the subject — однако не упоминается место (библиотека, дом, кафе???)

C – 2, I already have an outline.

D – 1, It would be even better if you show some pictures along the way. Do you have any? => No, it is another thing to add to my To Do list.

E – 1, Джон советуется с Мэри - Is there anything else I can do to help me relax and be at ease during my presentation? – по этому вопросу, отсюда логичный вывод, что он пока не знает, как быть на релаксе.

F – 2, Обсуждая способы уменьшения стресса, Джон говорит, что I guess I can look at this as a presentation of my point of view to my friends.

G – 3, This is my first presentation in front of a big audience — это верно, но вот про школьную конференцию ничего не сказано.

Kate: Hey, Rick! I know you are keen on travelling! Would you mind giving me some tips how I can increase my hotel savings? Does it seem like hotel costs just go up and up? It's true that they rise each year, sometimes significantly.

Rick: Hey, Kate, sure, with pleasure. I'll tell you some factors to consider helping you save money, both before you book and during your stay.

Kate: So, what shall I pay attention to?

Rick: The more services your rate includes, the better. You'll want to make sure they are features you will actually use though, otherwise you're spending more than you need to. Common extras that can save you lots are free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and kids eat free. All those bowls of fruit and free coffee and tea in the lobby are also included in your room rate, so take advantage of them during your stay.

Kate: I don't like the breakfast to be included. I'd like to eat out, but on the other hand I should be trying to save money.

Rick: I don't agree with you. Though room service sounds really appealing, prices for food on the menu can be twice as much as you would pay for the same food at a restaurant. Gratuity is always included in the tab and usually masked as a delivery charge. Most guests don't know this and add a tip to the bill when the waiter brings their food.

Kate: I see. To say the truth, I haven't chosen the hotel yet.

Rick: What about the Rozy Hotel? If the costs for transportation won't make up the difference you'd be paying on a closer location, you can frequently get a fantastic deal this way. You could also look into staying in the university district of a city. Hotels are more affordable, cheap eateries are plentiful and public transportation is convenient.

Kate: Actually, it's not a business trip. I'm going to have some rest and devote time to myself in a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

Rick: Room rates for hotels that get the majority of their business from professionals drop their prices when business is slow, like weekends and holidays.

Kate: Moreover, business hotels provide mini bars in the apartments. They also have nice lounge-bars.

Rick: As for me, I usually bring my own snacks or hit the grocery store. I think anything is better than the rates for items in the mini bar. The prices are outrageous, and I never think about trying to replace it with the same item later.

Kate: Do you normally stay at the same hotel or use the same chain when you travel?

Rick: Sure! I sign up for their rewards programme. Not only can you rack up points for each stay that you can then use on upgrades and free nights in the future, but rewards members also get notified of exclusive deals that can save you a ton. You can sign up online!

Kate: Nice idea! Thank you!

Rick: My pleasure, Kate.

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A – 3, Кейт не говорит собирается она в путешествие или нет. Она спрашивает совета у Рика, как сэкономить расходы, упоминает, что каждый год цены растут. Но это не должно запутать и отметить это утверждение верным.

B – 1, I'll tell you some factors to consider helping you save money, both before you book and during your stay.

C – 1, Common extras that can save you lots are free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and kids eat free.

D – 2, Gratuity (значение: a small amount of money for someone who has provided you with a service, in addition to the official amount and for their personal use) is always included in the tab (значение: the total money charged in a restaurant or hotel for food, drinks). Без понимания этих слов будет сложно, однако последующее предложение помогает: Most guests don't know this and add a tip to the bill when the waiter brings their food.

E – 1, You could also look into staying in the university district of a city. Значит не в центре.

F – 3, Кейт собирается to have some rest and devote time to myself in a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Есть ли у неё конкретные планы бронировать что-то, мы не знаем. Весь диалог про советы в теории, не про действия.

G – 2, Рик говорит: I sign up for their rewards programme <…> You can sign up online! Кейт отвечает, что это крутая идея, соответственно, она ещё так не делала и rewards member не является.

Marble: Hey, John! Nice to see you! I'm going to take my kids to the zoo on Friday! Would you like to join us? I know your daughters are keen on watching TV programmes about the wildlife. They might become vets one day!

John: That would be great as it's a rather prestigious profession. As for our Visit to the zoo, I don't think it to be a good idea.

Marble: Why?

John: I have noticed that wherever I go with my kids and whatever I do, someone is trying to give my children sweets and I am sick of it. What an inappropriate behavior! It can be the kids' hairdresser, my barber, the old lady manning a stall at the village fete, even sports clubs — anyone.

Marble: Have you ever been to a café and ordered a child's hot chocolate? I love it!

John: I like to think that hot chocolate is enough of an indulgence and a treat, but nine times out of ten it'll come heavily laden with marshmallows. If I order such a drink for my kids, I insist it comes straight and without any extras. If I don't ask the question, I really can't be sure what will arrive and it's usually dreadful.

Marble: Many a time I've taken my kids to gymnastics and karate events. Snacks are always sold and they're always awful: chocolate, crisps, fizzy drinks. It's junk and it's us adults who are providing it to our offspring.

John: I completely agree with you, Marble. I think some of the biggest confectionery peddlers are other mums and dads. I often see parents encouraging their children to hand out sweets in the playground or pre- school. More often than not, this is to mark their own child's birthday. I have no idea why this is considered acceptable. It's a very modern trend.

Marble: When my eldest child started school five years ago, nobody did this. These days I see it happening all the time both at school and pre- school. I appreciate it's meant as a nice gesture.

John: Even so, I personally find it very disrespectful. I've not once been asked by a mum or dad if it's okay for my children to be given sweets. It would appear that my wishes as a parent are less important than their desire to mark their kids' special occasion.

Marble: On the one hand us adults are telling our kids they should eat healthily and on the other, we're making it easy for them to over-indulge. To me, it's no surprise that Public Health England is having to intervene.

John: We should all think carefully before offering kids sweets. Maybe they've already been given treats that day? Maybe they're going to be treated later or maybe they over-indulged the day before? It's really not too much to ask the mum and dad first or give them the treats so they can decide when a good time is to hand them over to their child.

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A – 3, Лишь предполагается, что They might become vets one day! И Джон соглашается, что это было бы престижно. Про конкретные профессиональные планы его дочерей мы не знаем.

B – 1, I have noticed that wherever I go with my kids and whatever I do, someone is trying to give my children sweets and I am sick of it. What an inappropriate behavior!

C – 3, Джон рассказывает про горячий шоколад для своих детей, сам же он не говорит, любит он его, пьет он его, в каком виде он его пьет.

D – 2, Snacks are always sold and they're always awful: chocolate, crisps, fizzy drinks.

E – 1, confection - a sweet food, especially one that is unusual or complicated; peddler - especially in the past, a person who travelled to different places to sell small goods, usually by going from house to house OR someone who sells illegal drugs to people. Т.е. Джон говорит о других родителях с иронией, как сладо-дилерах => I think some of the biggest confectionery peddlers are other mums and dads <…> parents encouraging their children to hand out sweets <…> this is to mark their own child's birthday.

F – 1, I personally find it very disrespectful – идём от обратного <…> I've not once been asked – этого уважения к нему ни разу не проявляли <…> It would appear that my wishes as a parent are less important … - его желания как папы не особо важны.

G – 3, It's really not too much to ask the mum and dad first or give them the treats so they can decide when a good time is to hand them over to their child – Джон говорит об отношениях с другими людьми, дающими его детям сладости без его разрешения. Он не говорит про некое обучение своих дочерей как питаться.

Ann: Oh, it feels so cold this morning.

Ted: It sure is. Early this morning my car's windshield was covered with frost. I had to spray it with water before I could head to school.

Ann: Who would have thought it could be this cold in early December, especially in California.

Ted: I know. The temperature was 35 degrees Fahrenheit when I woke up this morning. I was freezing as soon as I got out of bed. The cold weather just hit me by surprise.

Ann: I cannot remember when it was this cold in early December.

Ted: Brace yourself for the rain this afternoon. Cold and wet, Yuck!

Ann: It is going to rain this afternoon?

Ted: Not only this afternoon, but also the rest of the week.

Ann: Oh, it is going to be miserable. I have a full class schedule today and tomorrow. To walk from class to class, I will have to juggle my books and my umbrella trying not to get wet.

Ted: You carry too many books. Why don't you leave some of them in your locker?

Ann: My locker is a long way from my English classes. This is the reason why I carry all my books with me. Is it going to rain hard or just drizzle?

Ted: The news said that it would start to drizzle around noon, and then it would rain really hard by three o'clock.

Ann: No hope for better weather this week?

Ted: There is a slim chance of sunshine by Saturday. However, it will be foggy, windy, and rainy before the sun comes out this weekend.

Ann: I am glad that it rains even though I do not like rainy weather. We have a very dry season so far this year.

Ted: Yes, I can hardly remember when it rained last time. Well, as long as there is no thunder or lightning, I can bear it.

Ann: We rarely have thunder or lightning in California.

Ted: We are very lucky that California has one of the best weather conditions in America. When it is hot, it is not humid; when it rains, there is no thunder or lightning, and the cold weather during the winter season is quite mild compared to the weather of the other states.

Ann: Yes, we are lucky. However, sometimes when I look at the Christmas pictures, I just wish we had some snow. It looks so pretty when everything is covered by a blanket of pure white snow.

Ted: Living in southern California all my life, I have never seen snow. I would not mind playing in the snow once in a while.

Ann: Yes, it would be fun to make a snowman or go skiing. Ok, I have class right now; see you later in the library.

Ted: See you later.

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A – 1, Oh, it feels so cold this morning <…> Early this morning my car's windshield was covered with frost.

B – 2, Who would have thought it could be this cold in early December, especially in California – кто бы мог подумать, что может быть так холодно в начале декабря. Т.е. так обычно не бывает, особенно там + I cannot remember when it was this cold in early December.

C – 3, Энн говорит про сегодня и завтра. I have a full class schedule today and tomorrow. Это не подтверждает, но и не противоречит тому, что всю неделю будет так.

D – 3, My locker is a long way from my English classes – далеко от того места, где они разговаривают в данный момент. Где именно - in the hall или в другом месте нам неизвестно.

E – 3, There is a slim chance of sunshine by Saturday. However, it will be foggy, windy, and rainy before the sun comes out this weekend. — Маловероятно (Есть слабая надежда), что к субботе станет. Однако до восхода солнца в эти выходные будет туман, ветрено и дождливо. — Про воскресенья вообще нет речи, мы не знаем, какая будет погода в воскресенье даже при условии того, что есть слабая вероятность, что прояснится небо к субботе (а к воскресенью опять все может измениться, или не изменится — не знаем). ВАЖНО! Пособие, из которого взято задание, дает на этот вопрос ответ — 2, объяснения не приводятся. В этом случае могу допустить, что в тексте утверждения опечатка и должно быть 'by Saturday'. В любом случае, исходя из текущего задания, считаю ответ 3 наиболее подходящим

F – 1, We are very lucky that California has one of the best weather conditions in America.

G – 2, However, sometimes when I look at the Christmas pictures, I just wish we had some snow <…> Yes, it would be fun to make a snowman or go skiing.

Alex: Hey Jane, John, there is a musical concert in the park. You want to go and see the band play?

Jane: I am done with my homework; I can go. Hey, look at that sport car. Isn't it neat?

Alex: That is exactly the kind of car that I want once I get a good job. I bet it is very fast. I want mine to be red though.

Jane: Keep on dreaming, Alex. That car costs a fortune.

Alex: It does not hurt to set high expectations. Maybe one day I will make a lot of money, and I might surprise you.

Jane: Talking about cars, why is the traffic so heavy today?

Alex: People are probably heading toward the park for the concert. The band does play pretty good music. For the last three years, I have never missed the concert. I have always arranged my schedule so that I could attend the event once the band was in town.

Jane: How long ago did the band start playing at our park?

Alex: I think it started this tradition five years ago before you moved into our neighborhood. Every year it always arrives the first week of June to play for the whole week. You will enjoy this evening, Jane. There will be good Country music.

Jane: It sounds like fun. My favorite is Rock and Roll music; however, I have to say that country melodies can be quite enticing. I can listen to them all day long. Alex, what kind of music do you like?

Alex: Oh, I like all kinds of music as long as it is not Hard Rock.

Jane: Wow, look at the number of people who have already shown up for the concert. Good thing that we are here already.

Alex: Jane, where do you want to sit? In the shade or in the sun?

Jane: In the shade, please. I have been in the sun too much lately.

Alex: There is a food stand over there. Do you two want anything?

Jane: Nothing for me, thanks. I already have my bottle of water.

Alex: I want a bag of chips and a soda. Are you sure you do not want any chips, Jane?

Jane: I am quite sure. Besides, my mother is cooking a good steak dinner, and I want to save my appetite.

Alex: Jane, you are so lucky to have such a good cook for a mother.

Jane: We will have cream cake for dessert this evening. I will save you a piece if you want, Alex.

Alex: I always love cake, so please save me a piece. Thanks, Jane.

Jane: OK, I will save a piece of cream cake for you tonight. We can meet at the cafeteria at lunch time tomorrow and I will give it to you.

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A – 1, That car costs a fortune.

B – 2, Maybe one day I will make a lot of money, and I might surprise you – неопределенное «однажды» противоречит конкретному «в этом месяце».

C – 1, For the last three years, I have never missed the concert – последние три года он был на концерте, значит и в прошлом году был.

D – 2, I think it started this tradition five years ago.

E – 3, Джейн говорит, что I can listen to them all day long – говоря про конкретный жанр. Слушает ли она в целом музыку и каждое утро – мы не узнаём.

F – 1, In the shade, please. I have been in the sun too much lately.

G – 1, I will save a piece of cream cake for you tonight. We can meet at the cafeteria at lunch time tomorrow and I will give it to you.

Laurie: So, what are your plans for this weekend?

Sam: I don't know. Do you want to get together or something?

Laurie: How about going to see a movie? Cinemax 26 on Carson Boulevard is showing Enchanted.

Sam: That sounds like a good idea. Maybe we should go out to eat beforehand.

Laurie: It is fine with me. Where do you want to meet?

Sam: Let's meet at Summer Pizza House. I have not gone there for a long time.

Laurie: Good idea again. I heard they have just come up with a new pizza. It should be good because Summer Pizza House always has the best pizza in town.

Sam: When should we meet?

Laurie: Well, the movie is shown at 2:00PM, 4:00PM, 6:00PM and 8:00PM.

Sam: Why don't we go to the 2:00PM show? We can meet at Summer Pizza House at noon. That will give us plenty of time to enjoy our pizza.

Laurie: My cousin Karen is in town. Can I bring her along? I hate to leave her home alone.

Sam: Karen is in town? Yes, bring her along. We met her at Sara's high school graduation party two years ago. She is such a nice person, and funny too.

Laurie: She will be happy to meet you again.

Sam: What is she doing these days?

Laurie: She graduated last June, and she will start her teaching career next week when the new school term begins.

Sam: What grade is she going to teach?

Laurie: She will teach kindergarten. She loves working with kids, and she always has such a good rapport with them.

Sam: Kindergarten? She must be a very patient person. I always think kindergarten is the most difficult class to teach. Most of the kids have never been to school, and they have never been away from mommy for long.

Laurie: I think Karen will do fine. She knows how to handle young children. I think the first few weeks will be tough. However, once the routine is set, it should not be too difficult to teach kindergarten.

Sam: You are right. The kids might even look forward to going to school since they have so many friends to play with.

Laurie: There are so many new things for them to do at school too. They do a lot of crafts in kindergarten. I am always amazed by the things kindergarten teachers do.

Sam: Yes, I have seen my niece come home with so many neat stuff.

Laurie: Maybe we can ask Karen to show us some of the things that we can do for this Halloween.

Sam: Maybe we can stop by the craft store after the movie. What do you think, Laurie?

Laurie: I will talk to her. I think she will like that. It will help her with school projects when Halloween comes.

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A – 1, How about going to see a movie? => That sounds like a good idea.

B – 3, Да, новая пицца вышла: I heard they have just come up with a new pizza – но вот с томатами и перцем она или с 10 видами сыра – неизвестно.

C – 2, Why don't we go to the 2:00PM show? – в 2 ч. Начинается кино - We can meet at Summer Pizza House at noon.

D – 1, My cousin Karen is in town.

E – 3, Да, she will start her teaching career next week. В какой именно школе - in the English school или нет – мы не знаем. Уточнение про «She will teach kindergarten» про возраст детей, которых она будет учить, не про саму школу, поэтому false здесь не подойдёт.

F – 1, She knows how to handle young children.

G – 2, Maybe we can ask Karen to show us some of the things that we can do for this Halloween. И она, по мнению Лори, всё же сделает это - I think she will like that – поэтому not stated будет неверным ответом.

Mary: Hey, James. What are you doing here?

James: I am looking for an apartment to rent. It is a real problem for me because I cannot make a decision where to live. All my friends have decided to live at the school dormitory, but I want to try and find an apartment. What about you? What are you doing here? Looking for an apartment also?

Mary: Yes. Since my parents' house is so far away, I need to find an apartment closer to school. I do not like to use public transport and as you know it is rather expensive to go by bus every day. But I thought you were going to stay at the school dormitory.

James: I still have not decided whether to stay at the dormitory or not. I am looking at different options to find the cheapest lodging. I hope to find the most convenient one but now I understand that it is rather hard.

Mary: So, what are you looking for?

James: All I need is a place big enough for my bed, my desk and my television. Of course, the place should have a kitchen so that I can cook my meals. I will be living on a very tight budget and will have to watch every dime.

Mary: Me too. I cannot work full-time like I did during the summer. I will cut down on my workload in order to spend most of the time on my studies. So, a safe and decent apartment is all I need.

James: How long have you been looking for it?

Mary: I've just started this week. Since school is going to start next month, I figured I better start the process as soon as possible. I hope that I could find something convenient and rather cheap.

James: It is not easy to find an apartment to your liking that does not cost a lot. I have been looking at the ads in the newspaper for two weeks, and I still have not found anything yet. I also have tried to search on the Internet but there are few ads, and they sometimes offer fake apartments.

Mary: Really? Is it that difficult to find an apartment?

James: No, it is just that everything I like so far is too expensive and way beyond my reach.

Mary: Is it because they are very close to school? I heard that the closer they are to school, the higher the rental cost.

James: Maybe that is the problem. Since I do not have a car, I need to find something close to school.

Mary: Have you thought about sharing an apartment? That could solve our problem.

James: It seems that sharing an apartment may work. Do you want to try it?

Mary: Yes. It's a wonderful idea.

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A – 1, Since my parents' house is so far away, I need to find an apartment closer to school.

B – 1, I am looking at different options to find the cheapest lodging.

C – 3, All I need is a place big enough for my bed, my desk and my television – это утверждение могут сбить с толку, хотя и оно неоднозначно равно rather big. Тем не менее - in the center – про локацию поиска жилья Джеймс не говорит.

D – 2, I cannot work full-time like I did during the summer. I will cut down on my workload in order to spend most of the time on my studies.

E – 3, How long have you been looking for it? => I've just started this week. Мы не знаем в какой день недели они разговаривают. Если это, скажем, вторник, то Мэри лишь пару дней ищет (хоть и начала this week), если это воскресенье, то поиск идёт неделю. Мы не знаем наверняка и не можем поставить ни true, ни false.

F – 1, I heard that the closer they are to school, the higher the rental cost.

G – 2, Since I do not have a car, I need to find something close to school.

Susan: So, Ben, you also learned English as a foreign language, right?

Ben: That's right, yes.

Susan: It's not your first language? So how did you do it?

Ben: That's a good question. When I think back, I think, I try to think about the things that helped me most and I think it was a funny combination of things. I had one really interesting English teacher, she was really strict, but she was really interesting, and I think she inspired me because her English was so good, and I thought 'wow' that's really great. The other thing that really helped me was reading like I really read so much in English. I think you've mentioned it too.

Susan: Yeah, I think so too. I read a lot, not because I wanted to learn but because I like reading and so I read in English and later on I realized I must have learned a lot of vocabulary and things that I didn't even realize I learned.
Ben: I agree with you.

Susan: Just through reading.

Ben: Yeah, the same thing happened to me. My home had so many books in it, I was lucky I guess in that way and at least half of them were in English and when I discovered that there were books in the house that I couldn't get into and I was really into stories and reading, I felt so angry then I started reading so much and it was really good for me in the end.

Susan: That's interesting. You see people ask me how I learnt English. I didn't really have a plan, I just enjoyed English that's why I studied in my free time, but I didn't think of it as something I have to do, I just did it for fun.

Ben: Also, in high school I remember my classmates complaining about all the homework in English and they couldn't do it and they used to come to me for help. It didn't feel like work to me. It just felt like something kind of fun.

Susan: That's right.

Ben: But I can't tell you where that fun started. I guess it has something to do with being curious about things that are written or said. Do you think so?

Susan: Yeah, I also remember when I first became interested in English but later on when I met some people from different countries, I became more interested in communicating with them and, like you said, my teacher also inspired me. I enjoyed just chatting to her in English.

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A – 2, you also learned English as a foreign language, right – обучение языку как иностранному предполагает то, что это не первый язык. Кроме того, далее в разговоре это подтверждается.

B – 1, I had one really interesting English teacher, she was really strict, but she was really interesting and I think she inspired me because her English was so good and I thought 'wow' that's really great.

C – 1, I read in English and later on I realized I must have learned a lot of vocabulary and things that I didn't even realize I learned.

D – 3, My home had so many books in it – да, книги есть, но кто их купил – из диалога неизвестно.

E – 1, <…> I just enjoyed English that's why I studied in my free time

F – 2, I remember my classmates complaining about all the homework in English and they couldn't do it and they used to come to me for help(обращались за помощью). It didn't feel like work to me. It just felt like something kind of fun (это не было как работа для него, было весело, значит сложным это НЕ было, а ещё значит, что он отзывался на просьбы и помогал).

G – 3, I also remember when I first became interested in English but later on when I met some people from different countries, I became more interested in communicating with them – это утверждение не противоречит «interest in English got bigger when she made new friends from Great Britain», но и не подтверждает его. Т.к. мы не знаем было ли это просто общение с людьми или дружба, были эти люди из Великобритании или нет.

Helen: Hey, Ted, I'm looking for a gym. Actually, I hear you've joined a gym. Which one?

Ted: Yeah, actually, there's a nice gym down town. It just opened about a month ago. Maybe two months ago. It's really nice.

Helen: OK, what's the name of it?

Ted: The name is Star Fitness Club.

Helen: Good name.

Ted: Yeah, so, and it's pretty much has everything. I mean it has, you know, free weights, of course, and it has all the latest machines.

Helen: Ah, good.

Ted: Actually, some of the machines are complicated. I really don't know how they work yet. I'll have to ask the staff. I'm actually afraid to get on the thing. I don't want to break it, you know.

Helen: Are there people that can help you?

Ted: Yeah, actually, the part of the problem is that you can't use any of the equipment unless you get trained for it. They're really specific, so you have to have guidance. It's kind of annoying actually.

Helen: OK. But what happens if I've been to a gym before? Do I still need to get the training before I start?

Ted: Yeah. That's how I was. I told them that I, you know, had been lifting weights for a while and they didn't care.

Helen: OK, so, do they have classes though?

Ted: They do. Actually, they pretty much have everything. They have yoga, kick boxing, spin classes, dancing, so the schedule looks pretty diverse.

Helen: Oh, that's good. I do prefer classes than the weights.

Ted: Only one thing that's bad about the classes though is that because it's new, and it's a new gym and there are lots of people and it looks like it's pretty crowded in there, J think you have to reserve what classes you' re going to join.

Helen: Oh, really.

Ted: Yeah, isn't that terrible.

Helen: Yeah, when you feel like going to the gym, you go.

Ted: Right, right. One thing that is nice though is they have an actual gym floor, like a basketball gym, so you can play basketball. They have volleyball tournaments, so I mean, if you like more traditional sport, like tennis, they also have tennis courts. You can do that as well.

Helen: Lovely. OK. So, yeah, I would love to come and have a look at it.

Ted: OK, well next week, anytime, just give me a call. I'll take you there.

Helen: Alright. Great. Thanks.

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A – 2, <…> there's a nice gym down town. It just opened about a month ago. Maybe two months ago.

B – 1, <…> there's a nice gym down town. It just opened about a month ago. Maybe two months ago.

C – 3, Actually some of the machines are complicated. Мы не знаем (да и сам Тэд, исходя из его слов, не знает), что помогают сделать все эти машины.

D – 1, I'm actually afraid to get on the thing. I don't want to break it, you know.

E – 2, They're really specific, so you have to have guidance. It's kind of annoying actually.

F – 2, They have yoga, kick boxing, spin classes, dancing, so the schedule looks pretty diverse.

G – 1, <…> it's a new gym and there are lots of people and it looks like it's pretty crowded in there.

Mike: Good morning, Jane. I am Mike.

Jane: Good morning.

Mike: How are you doing?

Jane: I am doing fine. Thank you.

Mike: How was the traffic coming over here?

Jane: I am so glad that the traffic was light this morning. No traffic jam and no accidents.

Mike: That is good. Jane, let's start the interview. Are you ready?

Jane: Yes, I am.

Mike: First of all, let me properly introduce myself. I am the Finance Department Manager. As you know there is an open position in my department, and I need to fill this position as soon as possible.

Jane: Please, tell me a little bit about the position.

Mike: It is an entry-level position. The new employee will have to work closely with the accounting department. He will also have to deal with the bank on a daily basis.

Jane: What type of qualifications do you require?

Mike: I require a four-year college degree in Finance. Some working experience would be helpful.

Jane: What kind of experience are you looking for?

Mike: Doing office work is good. However, since this is an entry-level position, I do not require a lot of experience. I am willing to train the new person.

Jane: That is great!

Mike: Jane, tell me a little bit about yourself.

Jane: I was a student at West Coast University, and I just graduated with a Bachelor degree in Finance*. I have been working part-time as a payroll clerk for the last two years.

Mike: What are you looking for in a job?

Jane: The job should help me see what Finance all is about. I have learned a lot of Finance theories at school, and now it is time for me to put them into practice.

Mike: Anything else?

Jane: I also hope that it will help me grow in my field.

Mike: What are your strengths? Why should I hire you?

Jane: I am a hard-working person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn, and I get along fine with people.

Mike: OK. Now, let me ask you a few quick questions. You do not mind working long hours, do you?

Jane: No, I do not.

Mike: Can you handle pressure?

Jane: Yes, I can. When I was going to school, I took quite a few courses each semester while working at least twenty hours every week. And I handled that situation very well.

Mike: Do you still have any questions for me?

Jane: No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the job. I believe that I can handle it with ease, and I hope to have the opportunity to work for you.

Mike: Jane, nice meeting you. Thank you for coming.

Jane: Nice meeting you too. Thank you for seeing me.

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A – 2, <…> the traffic was light this morning. No traffic jam and no accidents.

B – 1, I am the Finance Department Manager.

C – 3, The new employee <…> will also have to deal with the bank on a daily basis. Работать, вести дела с банком не равняется ходить в него: The new employee should go to the bank every day. Но и не противоречит. Может и правда нужно будет именно физически появляться в банке. А может нужно будет созваниваться с банком каждый день.

D – 1, I require a four-year college degree in Finance.

E – 3, I am willing to train the new person – обучение на должность будет, но будет ли оно on special courses, или просто с куратором, или и то, и то, или что-то третье. Неизвестно.

F – 2, I just graduated with a Bachelor degree in Finance*.

G – 1, Can you handle pressure? => Yes, I can.


* В скрипте и утверждениях сохранена орфография из аудио, хотя правильно так: a Bachelor's degree in Finance, a Master's degree in Finance

Michael: That test was so long! Four hours! I really do not understand why we have to take this test anyway. Are our grade point averages not good enough for college?

Charlotte: That test did seem long, didn't it? But since the curriculum of one high school is slightly different from another high school, this test allows the colleges to consider each student equally. Although one student might have taken different classes from another student, all high school students take the same test.

Michael: I suppose that makes sense. Either way, I really hope I do not have to take that test again!

Charlotte: Same here. Well, we will just have to wait and see. The scores will be out in a few weeks. Anyways, have you gotten your recommendation letters yet?

Michael: I have asked Mrs. Smith for one already, and I am thinking about asking Mr. Johnson for another one. I liked both their classes and I think they got to know me better than my other teachers, so hopefully the letters will be well-written. What about you?

Charlotte: I have also asked Mrs. Smith for a letter. Do you know Mr. Lawson? I would like to get a recommendation letter from him. I hope he remembers me as I have not had a class with him since last year. I am not sure who else I could have asked.

Michael: Well, at least we have one letter each. Mrs. Smith is the best, isn't she? I wish I could have another class with her, but this is our last semester, and after that it is graduation!

Charlotte: I agree. Mrs. Smith really enjoys teaching, and that definitely helps her students to enjoy learning.

Michael: What colleges are you thinking of applying to? Have you visited any campuses yet?

Charlotte: I am still considering whether I should stay close to home or go to an out-of-state school. I have toured the Stanford campus and the people there were very friendly. I have also visited Notre Dame, the university in Indiana. What about you? Have you toured any campuses yet?

Michael: I want to stay close to home, so I am hoping to go to either a California State University or the University of California.

Charlotte: Which one? There is practically one or the other in each of the big cities.

Michael: Perhaps to the University of California. But I am not too worried about getting into a college just yet. I am more worried about this test at the moment!

Charlotte: I understand how you feel. However, we should still consider what should be done next. It will be bad if we fall behind and don't make it into college by next fall. Have you decided what to study yet? I'm thinking about majoring in English myself.

Michael: English is definitely a possibility. I was thinking about becoming an English teacher like Mrs. Smith.

Charlotte: I do not think you have to worry about getting into college. Still, let's just keep trying our best!

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A – 1, <…> this test allows the colleges to consider each student equally.

B – 3, The scores will be out in a few weeks – это не даёт нам понимания, будут результаты sent by e-mail, выложены на сайте или вывешены в учебном заведении.

C – 2, I have asked Mrs. Smith for one already, and I am thinking about asking Mr. Johnson for another one. Пока что только одного учителя попросил о рекомендации.

D – 1, <…> this is our last semester, and after that it is graduation!

E – 2, Шарлотта хочет в out-of-state school, в то время как Майкл, в отличие от неё: I want to stay close to home so I am hoping to go to either a California State University or the University of California.

F – 1, I'm thinking about majoring in English myself.

G – 2, I was thinking about becoming an English teacher like Mrs. Smith.

Mary: Hello, Fred, haven't seen you for ages. How are you? Where've you been?

Fred: Ah, Mary ... Hello! Sorry, I didn't notice you as I was reading. Well, I've been to the country and enjoyed my time there. And you?

Mary: I am fine, thanks. And what book were you reading a moment ago? It seems you like it.

Fred: Yes, actually, I already know what the book is about, because I've read it before. The book is very powerful indeed.

Mary: I see. Can you tell me what the title of the book is? I may like to read it, too.

Fred: "Diary on Pieces of Paper". It's a book about one of the most popular Soviet actresses. It was written by her friend who remembers Ranevskaya's stage life.

Mary: Well, I know this name. The actress voiced the part of the housekeeper in the famous cartoon about Karlsson. She was really great. I laughed a lot watching the cartoon. And even now I remember some of her phrases.

Fred: Yes, she was a very talented actress. But unfortunately, Ranevskaya rarely got the roles she wanted to play. Sad, isn't it?

Mary: It is. As I see the book is worth reading. Could I borrow it when you finish reading it?

Fred: Why not? We could discuss the book later. That would be nice. And do you know another reason why I'm rereading it?

Mary: Certainly not. Maybe, because you like it ... Oh, wait a minute. I think I can guess why. Two days ago on our school site there was an ad about some contest. Have you seen it?

Fred: Certainly, I have. It says everybody who is going to participate should write a text from some celebrity's point of view. Do you think I have any chances to win it?

Mary: No doubt about it. I remember some of your school essays. They were terrific! Both funny and serious. Once I was really frightened when our teacher was reading an extract from your ghost story.

Fred: You are too kind. I don't think I can write well yet. But I'm trying hard and hope some of my works are not that bad.

Mary: Not bad? I think you can win the contest easily if you take part in it.

Fred: Let's hope for the best. Perhaps you can help me. Could you look through my sketches and tell me if they are OK or need to be improved? Your point of view can be really helpful.

Mary: With pleasure. I've always liked your stories and I guess I can give you my reader's opinion. I've read some biographies of famous people and now that you asked me, I think I'll be able to recollect some interesting episodes and put them down.

Fred: Excellent! So, can we meet tomorrow? Come to me with your notes.

Mary: Fine. Around five o'clock at yours then.

Fred: Great. See you then.

Mary: So long.

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A – 3, Мэри и Фред обучаются в одной школе - our school – но одноклассники ли они, утверждения этой информации нет, ровно как и опровержения её.

B – 1, I already know what the book is about, because I've read it before.

C – 2, Мэри знает - Well, I know this name – про Раневскую, про кого книга. Но расспрашивает Фреда про книгу, о произведении Мэри не знает.

D – 3, Фред назвал одну из тенденций в жизни Раневской грустной: But unfortunately, Ranevskaya rarely got the roles she wanted to play. Sad, isn't it? Но мнение о книге в целом он не высказывал. Не называл книгу ни грустной, ни веселой, ни какой-либо другой.

E – 1, I've always liked your stories.

F – 1, При разговоре об участии в конкурсе: Could you look through my sketches and tell me if they are OK or need to be improved?

G – 3, I've read some biographies of famous people and now that you asked me, I think I'll be able to recollect some interesting episodes and put them down – здесь возможно услышать «намёк» на то, что Мэри сама могла бы участвовать в конкурсе, но фактически подтверждения этому нет.

Tony: Hi, Liza! Are you in a hurry as always?

Liza: Hey, Tony. No, not really. My sports class is over, so I am free. But, Tony, I know that you live far from this place. What on earth has brought you here?

Tony: My friend Kory lives in this street. Some time ago I lent him one of my computer games and I've come to get it back. We parted fifteen minutes ago. And then I remembered that your sports class finishes at 4. So, I decided to wait for you.

Liza: Thank you. But why have you been waiting for me?

Tony: I want to ask you something. I hope you remember that we are doing a science project together. I've got some ideas about it and would like to know your opinion.

Liza: OK. So, what are your ideas?

Tony: I know that you are doing gymnastics. We can make a project on how muscles work in a human body. You know it from your own experience, that's why you can explain everything better.

Liza: I like it. For example, we can draw pictures of a person jumping and show what muscles are working at a certain moment. The pictures will have explanations. I can write them below the pictures.

Tony: That's great! I know we can make a good project!

Liza: I will use some information my gymnastics teacher gave us. I wonder where you can help. Do you go in for any kind of sport yourself?

Tony: I did. When I was five, I started going in for swimming. My parents were very proud of me, but my results were absolutely average. When we moved house far from the swimming pool, I stopped going there.

Liza: That's a pity. Swimming is good for health.

Tony: I know. By the way, can't we also show a man swimming in our project pictures?

Liza: Yes, let's have two pictures: a man jumping and a man swimming. The more pictures, the better.

Tony: Shall we give some information about how sport influences health in our project?

Liza: We can give our classmates some advice how to be healthy and keep fit. It'll be useful to know how swimming or gymnastics help be in good shape. For example, swimming helps you with breath control, doesn't it? And gymnastics makes your body stronger and much more flexible.

Tony: Great! Our project will be not only interesting but also useful.

Liza: You are right. Tony, I don't live far from here. We can go to my place and start writing a plan for the project.

Tony: I would love to, but I can't. Unfortunately, I have to be home at 5 today, so we won't have much time as it is nearly half past four now. Can we start making the plan via Skype?

Liza: Why not? And tomorrow you can come to me, or I'll come to you.

Tony: Right. See you tomorrow then! Bye.

Liza: Bye.

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A – 2, And then I remembered that your sports class finishes at 4. So, I decided to wait for you – «случайности» не случайны, тем более, что Тони сам признаёт это.

B – 1, I hope you remember that we are doing a science project together. I've got some ideas about it and would like to know your opinion.

C – 3, For example, we can draw pictures of a person jumping and show what muscles are working at a certain moment. The pictures will have explanations. I can write them below the pictures. – Будет ли участница диалога рисовать картинки – мы не знаем. Она решительно настроена подписать объяснения, но собирается ли лично она рисовать – вопрос.

D – 2, Лайза, да - My sports class is over. Тони, по крайней мере в настоящем времени, нет - When we moved house far from the swimming pool, I stopped going there.

E – 1, Yes, let's have two pictures: a man jumping and a man swimming.

F – 1, We can give our classmates some advice how to be healthy and keep fit.

G – 3, Где будет встреча - And tomorrow you can come to me, or I'll come to you – ребята не решили.

Amy: Do you remember the accident we saw yesterday, Paul? That was awful! Have you ever been in an accident?

Paul: Not a car accident. I was in a bicycle accident.

Amy: Yeah?

Paul: I laugh now but at the time, it was pretty bad.

Amy: What happened?

Paul: It was dark, and it was a Christmas day. And I was on my bicycle going down a quite steep slope and my telephone rang. And I looked at my mobile phone and I took it out of my pocket whilst riding my bike.

And looked at it and noticed it was my dad and he was ringing to wish me a happy Christmas. So, I felt sort of compelled to answer the phone. So, answering the phone, still going down the hill, probably gathering speed. It's dark and I'm trying to get my dad off the phone as soon as I can. And before I knew it. I drove straight into the back of a parked black car.

Amy: Oh no.

Paul: I saw it at the very last minute. So, I hit the back of it and my body slammed into the ground, and I broke a few bones, yeah. Yeah.

Amy: Oh no.

Paul: Yeah, yeah. It was a pretty miserable Christmas, to be honest with you

Amy: That must have been terrible... the worst.

Paul: Yeah.

Amy: Did the owner of the car see what happened? Did you damage the car?

Paul: Oh, no. The car was not damaged at all. So I didn't stay long enough

Amy: And you went to hospital?

Paul: No. I was a bit stubborn. I don't know why. It was the worst night sleep I've ever had but yeah. I didn't go to the hospital until the next day.

Amy: Did you break any bones?

Paul: I broke my collarbone, the clavicle.

Amy: Oh. what a nightmare.

Paul: And I broke a few ribs.

Amy: Oh no. your ribs! That's the worst, because they can't do anything for it. They just send you on your way and you just have to suffer in pain.

Paul: Yeah. But it could have been a lot worse, you know.

Amy: That's true.

Paul: Yeah. I could have broken my neck.

Amy: So how long did it take you to recover?

Paul: It took me about probably six weeks, I suppose.

Amy: Really?

Paul: Yeah, because then — actually, in the following — it happened on a Christmas day, so three months later in March, I was lucky enough to win a place in the Tokyo marathon. And I wanted to do it because it's quite difficult to get. So, I wasn't going to let this accident stop me from running the Tokyo marathon.

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A – 2, не друг, it was my dad and he was ringing to wish me a happy Christmas.

B – 3, Он врезался в чёрное авто - I drove straight into the back of a parked black car – но на какого цвета велосипеде мы не знаем.

C – 2, I broke a few bones.

D – 1, I didn't go to the hospital until the next day.

E – 1, It took me about probably six weeks – что равно 1,5 мес., математика входит в чат

F – 1, I was lucky enough to win a place in the Tokyo marathon.

G – 3, Пол не высказал ничего подобного, тем не менее false в этом утверждении будет неверным вариантом, т.к. Пол не упомянул, был ли damage во время марафона. Может кто-то позвонил поздравить его с приближающейся Пасхой, он упал, сломал несколько костей, но добежал до конца, через пару дней обратившись в больницу. Мы этого не знаем.

Lucy: So, Jeremy, we both work in Japan, and I was just talking about what it feels like to go home. What does it feel like for you, Jeremy?

Jeremy: Well, when I go back to Canada, really the first thing that I notice is the air. And it's a funny thing to think but I know when I arrive in Vancouver and I walk out of the airport, I can smell West Coast Canada air. And it gives a kind of positive feeling to me. You know, it's a small thing but you notice how clean. I know it's a stereotype with Canada, but it is such a clean place. And also, Vancouver, you have the smell of the ocean, and you have the mountains right there. So that's the first that I always notice.

Lucy: Do you feel at home?

Jeremy: When I go back and I visit my parents, it takes me about 10 minutes to get used to where I am being back home. You know, it doesn't take long at all. And I think it's because that's the house that I grew up in and just the feeling that I grew up with, it returns immediately. You know, it goes away when I'm away when I'm living in Japan but as soon as I get back home, that feeling of comfort comes back within minutes.

Lucy: But isn't there anything that bothers you about being back home?

Jeremy: There're other things when you go out and you go to the stores, and you circulate through the town. It does feel a little bit like you're an alien in your town. And I mean — but that's a feeling that I never mind. I have no problem being a foreigner in my own home now. I kind of enjoy the feeling. And sometimes, I even wish that I didn't speak the language everybody else was speaking because I don't want to hear everybody's conversations, to be honest. But you know the feeling of being in my house or my parent's house is a feeling that is just complete comfort.

Lucy: How often do you get to go back home these days?

Jeremy: Well, just because of the cost, I can probably only go back once a year. And also, we have an infant boy and traveling with a one-year-old on a 10-hour flight is — until you do it, you really never realize how terrible it is. But it is uncomfortable. It is really uncomfortable. So yeah, we're only able to make it back to Canada probably once a year now but his grandparents love seeing him so much that we want to do it as much as we possibly can.

Lucy: I guess the fact that you can't go as often as you would like makes it even more worthwhile when you do get to go.

Jeremy: It's true. It's true, yeah. Just the expense and the time that we have to put in, while you're there you savour every second. You don't want to sleep. You just want to enjoy it. So yeah, it's a pretty special experience going back home now.

Lucy: I know what you mean.