Task 1
Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Humans have been fascinated by birds for centuries, with a variety of species kept as companion animals in cultures around the world. They can make wonderful additions to households, especially if there is limited space or family members are allergic to other animals.
A single bird wants a friend as much as humans do. Many will sing to you, sometimes talk to you, and play with you, especially if you spend time together with a bird out of its cage. Birds are relatively easy to care for. They can be placed inside their cages for safety when owners are at work or busy.
Given proper training and socialization, birds can be every bit as loving and affectionate as cats or dogs. They can also be easily trained to do simple tasks and tricks for you since they are excellent at mimicry.
Task 2
Study the advertisement.
Professional grooming with a personal touch!
You are considering having your dog groomed at this pet salon and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- opening hours
- full grooming package
- duration of a grooming session
- additional services
You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
Suggested answers
1. What are the opening hours of the pet salon?
2. What does the full grooming package include?
4. How long does a grooming session take?
5. What additional services do you offer?
Task 3
You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2–3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Audio Task 3
Tapescript for Task 3
Suggested answers
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Teenagers Round the World Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to talk about how teenagers celebrate their birthdays. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: How do you usually celebrate your birthday? Do you have any special birthday traditions?
Student: I usually celebrate my birthday with a few close friends. We have dinner together, and sometimes we play games or just chat. I don’t have any special traditions.
Interviewer: Do you prefer big parties or small celebrations? Why?
Student: I prefer small celebrations because I feel more comfortable around people I know well. Big parties can be noisy and stressful. I like to talk to everyone and enjoy the moment, which is easier in a small group.
Interviewer: What’s your favourite birthday memory?
Student: My favourite birthday memory is when my friends surprised me with a picnic in our local park. They brought snacks, balloons, and even a small speaker for music. It was a sunny day, and we had a lot of fun.
Interviewer: How do you choose presents for your friends’ birthdays?
Student: I try to think about what they like or need. Sometimes I ask other friends or their family for ideas. I usually choose something personal, or something related to their hobbies.
Interviewer: How important are birthdays to teenagers in your culture?
Student: I think birthdays are quite important to teenagers in my culture. Many teenagers have parties, get presents, and post pictures on social media. It’s a special day to feel loved and have fun with friends.
Interviewer: Thank you very much for your interview.
Task 4
Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Winter activities”. You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages (1–2) of the two types of winter activities;
- mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two types of winter activities;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – say which type of winter activities presented in the pictures you’d prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.
Suggested answer
Hi Alex! I’ve found two photos and would like to explain why I think they could be great for our school project on winter activities.
In one of the photos there’s a man performing snowboard tricks in the mountains. The second photo is of a family ice skating together. The photos illustrate two different winter activities: snowboarding, which is an extreme winter sport, and a more leisurely winter activity – family skating.
Both winter activities have their pros and cons, which I suggest discussing in our project to make it more interesting. Speaking of snowboarding, it offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a mountain view and an adrenaline rush, a feeling like you’re flying. However, this activity is dangerous, especially for beginners, and the risk of injury is high.
On the other hand, ice skating is a great way to spend time with family members while getting some exercise. Still, ice skating can be limited to indoor rinks which can sometimes get crowded during peak hours, making it difficult to enjoy the activity.
Personally, I’d prefer to try snowboarding because it seems like a thrilling experience and a great way to enjoy the winter scenery.
Well, that’s all for now. What do you think about the photos for the project? Let me know! Bye!
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