He thought it was good, but he tried to stop her from sending it to any publishers not to feel disappointed and frustrated if they didn't like it.
3. How did Sally's life change after publishing the book?
Not much. She is happy to get letters from kids who've read her book as they share their own experience with her. She’s also become more confident and now she is planning to write one more book.
Interviewer: Sally Myers is a thirteen-year-old writer whose first book was published last year. Sally, tell us about that book.
Sally: Well, I loved writing. I'd had a diary for a couple of years. I wrote about my day, poems, stories... But I never showed people what I wrote. Then, because my pen-friend was moving to a new city with her family, just like I'd done the year before, I wrote down some advice for her — the things which had helped me. She thought it was great and she said I should write a little book about it for other kids. So I did.
Interviewer: Did anybody help you?
Sally: Not with the writing. I only showed it to my Dad after it was finished. He thought it was good, but he tried to stop me from sending it to any publishers. He thought I'd feel disappointed and frustrated if they didn't like it. So, I sent it to just one company.
Interviewer: Has being an author changed you?
Sally: I don't really think so. I just go to school, hang out with the same friends. People think I make lots of money, but it's not true. But I do get letters from kids who've read my book and that's cool as they share their own experience with me. I've also become more confident and now I am planning to write one more book.
Билет №17
1. What does Jackie want to become? She wants to become a PE* teacher.
2. Why has she chosen this profession? She's always loved explaining things and helping people. She loves all sports and really believes it's important for young people to do sport at school
3. Why is it important for students to do sport at school? It's important for our health to keep physically fit. Physical exercise is good for our mental well- being and self-esteem. Playing sport teaches young people important life lessons, like the importance of teamwork, discipline and fairness.
Jackie: Hello, Mrs Spence. Nice to meet you.
Mrs Spence: Hello, Jackie. So, you've applied to do a teaching course here.
Jackie: Yes, that's right.
Mrs Spence: I'd like you to tell me why you want to be a teacher.
Jackie: Well, I've always loved explaining things and helping people. I'm not looking for an easy job — I like a challenge*! I also want to work with young people.
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Mrs Spence: And why have you decided to become a PE* teacher?
Jackie: I love all sports and I really believe it's important for young people to do sport at school. Well, first of all, we all know it's important for our health to keep physically fit. Secondly, physical exercise is good for our mental well- being and self-esteem. Finally, playing sport teaches young people important life lessons, like the importance of teamwork, discipline and fairness*, for instance.
Mrs Spence: OK, thank you. And, where does your passion for sport come from? Jackie: Hmm, let me think. It's difficult to choose one thing in particular... I grew up around sport. My mum was a really good athlete, actually.
Mrs Spence: Oh, yes?
Jackie: We used to go and see her running marathons, which made a big impression on me as a child. I suppose it's in my blood.
Mrs Spence: OK, thank you very much, Jackie. Now I'm going to show you around the college...
Билет №18
1. What does Christian want to become? Christian wants to become a successful businessman.
2. Why does Kate need to learn English? She needs English for her future career- a tourist manager.
3. What piece of advice does Christian give to his friend? She said:”When you travel, try to speak English as much as possible. Practice is very important if you want to speak English well”
Christian: Hello, Kate! I hear you're learning English now. Why?
Kate: Hi, Christian. Oh, yes. Two years ago I learned French, but now I need English for my future career.
Christian: You're right. As for me, my ambition is to be a businessman and it's impossible to become a successful businessman in Norway if you don't know English. That's why I'm learning English hard now and I attend special courses.
Kate: So do I. My ambition is to be a tourist manager. I'll visit different countries and talk to different people. When you are in different countries, you can manage a lot better if you understand people and people understand you.
Christian: Right! English is an international language nowadays.
Kate: Your English sounds perfect. How long have you been learning it?
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Christian: Well, for about five years now.
Kate: Can you give me any advice about learning English?
Christian: Well, you say you like travelling, right?
Kate: Yes, I've already been to some foreign countries but unfortunately, not to English-speaking ones.
Christian: That doesn't matter. When you travel, try to speak English as much as possible. Practice is very important if you want to speak English well.
Kate: I agree with you. Thanks a lot for your advice!
Билет №19
1. Why did the man's family have to rent a flat for about a year? Because the new block of flats they were going to move to was being completed.
2. What was their flat in the capital like? It wasn't really large (68 square metres), but there was enough room for two adults and two small boys. There were two bedrooms, a cosy living-room with a balcony, a small bathroom and a kitchen, where they used to have the family meals.
3. How many people is he sharing the flat with at present? With just one person now.
Young man: When I was born, my parents were living in a house in a small village about 20 kilometres away from the capital. I was three years old when my brother was born and my parents decided we needed a larger home. So we moved into a rented flat and we lived there for fifteen months, while the new block of flats we were going to move to was being completed. I don't think my parents liked the rented flat because it was even smaller than our old house. We finally moved into the capital at the beginning of 1988. Our flat wasn't really large, only 68 square metres, but there was enough room for two adults and two small boys. There were two bedrooms, a cosy living-room with a balcony, a small bathroom and a kitchen, where we used to have the family meals as well. We lived in the same flat all the time I was at school. I only moved house again when I started university. Rents were quite expensive so I decided to move into a shared flat. Five of us rented a large flat in the city centre. I had the time of my life! I'm still living in the same town, but I'm sharing with just one person now. It's more comfortable, and of course, there is more privacy but I often miss the big parties we used to have.
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Билет №20
1. How did Tom spend his day off? He went to visit his cousins, who had recently rented a summer cottage near the seaside. They rented a speedboat and went water-skiing.
2. What went wrong? The engine suddenly stopped, they couldn’t get it started. The boat began to drift out to sea. It looked as if there was going to be a storm.
3. What made Tom feel frightened? It looked as if there was going to be a storm. Paul and Bob looked worried
Tom: It was a beautiful sunny morning and I had the day off work. I thought it would be a good idea to visit my cousins, Paul and Bob, who had recently rented a summer cottage near the seaside. I threw a towel and a pair of swimming trunks into my bag and set off on my motorbike.
The boys were pleased to see me. "We've rented a speedboat to go water-skiing. Do you want to come with us?" they asked. I wasn't sure because I had never been water-skiing before. But the boys promised to teach me how to do it. After a while I managed to stand on the skis without falling into the sea. We were having so much fun that we didn't notice the dark clouds in the sky. It was about six o'clock in the afternoon when Bob shouted to me: "It's getting dark and it's time we went back." While they were pulling me along, the engine suddenly stopped. We tried hard to get the engine started, but we couldn't. Then the boat slowly began to drift out to sea. As we were sitting there wondering what to do, there was a loud crash of thunder and a flash of lightning lit up the evening sky. The sea was dark and angry and it looked as if there was going to be a storm. Paul and Bob looked worried and that made me feel frightened. Just then we saw a lifeboat approaching in the distance and we breathed a sigh of relief!
Билет №21
1. What is the flat like? There is a hall with a big mirror and a telephone, a living room with television and a big sofa, a dining room with a big table and six chairs, a bathroom with a washbasin and a shower, a kitchen and a bedroom with a big wardrobe.
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2. What do Anna and Carlos like and dislike about the flat? They like a new big sofa, a lovely bedroom with the big wardrobe where they can keep all their clothes and a desk, where they can study and read books. They don’t like a bit small bathroom.
3. What have they decided to do? They have decided to move in
Estate agent: Well, here we are. Number 5 Oxford Street. After you.
Anna and Carlos: Thanks.
Estate agent: This is the hall, as you can see. There is a big mirror on the wall and a telephone over there too.
Anna: Is the telephone working?
Estate agent: Oh yes. You only pay for the calls you make. Now, through here to the left... this is the living room. There's a television and...
Carlos: Look, Anna. What a big sofa!
Anna: It's huge! We can have a good time here in the evening after work.
Estate agent: Oh, yes. It's new, too. And if you go through that door in front of you, that's the dining room... with a nice big table and six chairs... It has two windows so it's very light in here, too. Now, on the left here is the bathroom with a washbasin and a shower.
Carlos: Hmm.
Anna: It's a bit small.
Estate agent: Yes, but the shower and toilet are both new. And opposite... just
here, we have the kitchen. And finally, this is the bedroom.
Anna: Oh yes! This is lovely I like the big wardrobe where we can keep all our clothes and you won't hang them over chairs!
Carlos: There's a desk here too, so I can study and read books.
Anna: What do you think, Carlos?
Carlos: I think it's OK. How much?
Estate agent: £550 a month, including bills.
Carlos: Hmm. £550. So, when can we move in?
Билет №22
1. What country does the first speaker like most? China is his favourite country
2. What makes Italy a favourite place for the second speaker? It's got the most wonderful mountains, coasts, beaches and lakes. Its towns are fabulous and there are delicious things to eat. The people are lively and friendly.
3. Why does the third speaker like Argentina? There is fantastic music and dancing, especially the tango. The country is wonderful if you love the great outdoors — huge prairies*, mountain ranges, waterfalls and glaciers. And he's never eaten such good beef before.
Speaker 1: What's my favourite place? Well, that's a really difficult question! So many countries are fantastic in different ways. I enjoyed my visits to Spain and Germany. But I think China is my favourite country and it is a very interesting place — such a mixture!
Speaker 2: My favourite country is Italy. It's got the most wonderful mountains, coasts, beaches and lakes. Its towns are fabulous — everywhere has lots of history and, of course, there are delicious things to eat. The people are so lively and friendly, too. I love it. Unfortunately, though, some of the towns are very big with lots of factories, as Italy makes things like cars, shoes and canned food products. Those towns aren't much fun to visit.
Speaker 3: Visit Argentina if you get a chance. That's my favourite country and you'll just love it, too. Everyone says that Argentineans are really friendly, and it's true! Of course, there is fantastic music and dancing as well, especially the tango. The country itself is wonderful if you love the great outdoors — huge prairies*, mountain ranges, waterfalls and in the south, glaciers*. My favourite food was the beef. I've never eaten such good beef before. It's just so fresh and natural. It has a different taste to beef in other countries.
Билет №23
1. What does Margaret complain about? She's got money, a nice apartment and a car. But she hasn't got any time to enjoy it all. She works hard all day, every day.
2. Why does Peter need new clothes? He wants to make the best impression possible at his job interviews
3. What piece of advice does Margaret give to her friend? She advises going to some networking groups. They're groups of people who are also looking for work. They help each other discover new opportunities.
Peter: Hi, Margaret. Congratulations on your new job!
Margaret: Thanks, Peter. To tell you the truth, I'm not so sure I like it.
Peter: Oh, come on. Don't complain. You're making a good salary now. Last year you didn't make anything.
Margaret: Right. Now, I've got money, a nice apartment and a car. But I haven't got any time to enjoy it all. It's just work, work and work. I work hard all day, every day.
Peter: It can't be all that bad. You can still go to parties, and you can stay up late.
Margaret: Right, but then I'm tired at work.
Peter: I think you are too serious about everything.
Margaret: That's easy for you to say Anyway, what are you doing here?
Peter: Oh, I'm shopping for a new suit. I want to make the best impression possible at my job interviews!
Margaret: Are you looking for a new job?
Peter: Yes, I am. And I'm not doing very well, actually. I can't seem to find a job. Unfortunately, I've only had two interviews so far.
Margaret: How about going to some of those networking groups? They're groups of people who are also looking for work. They help each other discover new opportunities.
Peter: That sounds great! I'll definitely try some of them.
Margaret: I'm glad to hear that. I'm sure things will look up for you soon.
Peter: Yes, you're probably right. I hope so!
Билет №24
1. Why was the first speaker surprised? She was surprised when Terry asked her to dance instead of her best friend.
2. When did the second speaker ask the girl out? They met in a lift at the Town Hall. He was only going to the first floor, but he stayed with her all the way to the sixth just to talk to her. They went out that night
3. Why did the third speaker think that the girl was awful when they first met? She practically ignored him and she spent all night chatting and laughing with his friend.
Speaker 1: The first time I saw Terry was at a local dance when I was 17. Oh, he was so handsome in those days! I remember I was standing with my best friend Vera Mills and Terry walked towards us. Well, I thought he was going to ask Vera to dance — she was the type that men would cross a dance floor for. I was so surprised when he asked me instead. We dated for two years but Terry was quite shy really, so I was the one who asked him to marry me. Thank goodness he said "Yes" or I don't know what I would have done.
Speaker 2: Cathy and I grew up in the same neighbourhood in Birmingham, but we didn't actually meet until we were teenagers. Funny really, living so close all that time. We met in a lift at the Town Hall. I was only going to the first floor, but I stayed with her all the way to the sixth just to talk to her. We went out that night and I asked her to marry me a month later.
Speaker 3: I thought Amy was awful the first time we met. She was introduced to me by a friend. Tim Green was his name. Anyway, she practically ignored me and she spent all night chatting and laughing with Tim. I met up with her again a few months later at a charity dinner and we got on a lot better that time. We got married on St. Valentine's Day.
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1. What does the first speaker complain about? He works a lot so he doesn't have time for himself to enjoy hobbies or to see his children, to spend time with them. They hardly ever see each other with his wife. He eats badly because his lunch 'hour' is only 10 minutes.
2. How has the life style of the second speaker changed? He works not too much, he feels much happier; he plays tennis and has long weekends.
3. What does the third speaker think about his way of life and the typical Japanese work-life balance? His lifestyle gives him a lot of freedom, time for himself. He doesn't want his life to be ruled by work. The typical Japanese work-life balance is madness, he says. Many people in Japan get ill and die because they work too much.
Speaker 1: I am not happy with my work-life balance at all. I work at least 50—60 hours a week so I don't have any time at all for myself to enjoy hobbies or to see my children and spend quality time with them. I communicate with my wife leaving messages on the fridge. We hardly ever see each other because we work different hours. Also, I eat very badly because my working lunch 'hour' is only 10 minutes and it is not enough to have a proper meal. OK, I earn a lot but I have no free time.
Speaker 2: I didn't use to have much time for anything because I worked too much: 40—45 hours a week. Now I am working 30 hours a week. I feel much happier. I play tennis twice a week and have long weekends. I think if you have time to enjoy your personal life you work much better and your productivity is much higher.
Speaker 3: Yes, I am happy because I've chosen a lifestyle that I like and that gives me a lot of freedom. But my father, on the other hand, works 70 hours a week for a car company in Japan, which I think is madness. There's an expression in Japanese 'karoshi' which means dying because you work too hard. A lot of people in Japan get ill and die because they work too much. I don't want my life to be ruled by work. I want to have time for myself.
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