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Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. 3. What does Jessica say about the reaction to her new album? 1) She got more criticisms than compliments. 2) It was really upsetting for her. 3) Some people thought she’s shallow. 4. What kind of person does Jessica appear to be? 1) Self-confident. 2) Modest. 3) Unhappy. 5. What does Jessica say about her work on the lyrics? 1) She prefers to invite co-writers. 2) She usually works on them at the end. 3) She works on them in the studio. 6. Jessica prefers the working process to be … 1) spontaneous. 2) creative. 3) regulated. 7. What is Jessica’s attitude to live performances? 1) She rather likes them. 2) They scare her. 3) She prefers studio work to them. 8. Which of the following is TRUE about Jessica’s London show? 1) She played all the old hits there. 2) She was its main artist. 3) She had expected a bigger crowd. 9. What kind of shows does Jessica dislike? 1) Solo shows 2) Small shows 3) Support shows

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. 3. The Portobello Festival differs from festivals in Cannes and Venice as it 1) does not attract celebrities. 2) is not so fashionable and well-known. 3) is running its second season only. 4. The festival was initially founded to 1) let independent filmmakers demonstrate their work. 2) help different filmmakers earn money. 3) advertise video equipment but not to show films. 5. According to the festival’s director they made the festival free because 1) there are no expensive prizes and launch parties. 2) they get enough money for placing advertisements. 3) sponsors and funds provide good financial support. 6. One characteristic feature of the Portobello Festival is that 1) 700 films are shown each festival season. 2) student films are shown together with professionals’ works. 3) only short films are chosen for the festival annually. 7. The festival’s director believes that their films are 1) worthy to be shown on TV. 2) the world’s top hits. 3) of better quality than TV films. 8. The famous filmmaker whose first film was shown at the festival is 1) John Malkovich 2) Guy Ritchie 3) Jonathan Barnett 9. Speaking about future plans, the festival’s director 1) sounds optimistic about the festival extension. 2) believes the festival should turn to other arts mostly. 3) thinks the festival will be united with Glastonbury or Edinburgh events.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. 3. What’s the main role of English in India according to the speaker? 1) Connecting India with the rest of the world. 2) Enabling communication between the country’s peoples. 3) Serving as the language of Indian Mass Media. 4. Which of the following is TRUE about Indian English? 1) It’s similar to Australian English. 2) It exists only in local newspapers. 3) It has specific features in grammar as well as in vocabulary and phonetics. 5. What, according to the speaker, partly explains the specifics of Indian English? 1) Structure of local languages. 2) Indian history and culture. 3) Education traditions in India. 6. Which of the following is mentioned as a grammatical feature of Indian English? 1) Overuse of the definite article. 2) Use of a plural form of a certain word in relation to a single object. 3) Avoiding use of the progressive tense. 7. Which of the following phrases is used in Indian English for “How can I help you?”? 1) Hello, what do you want? 2) Tell me … 3) Where are you put up? 8. What does the speaker say about the language of Indian teenagers? 1) It consists of slang mostly. 2) It’s devised to confuse older people. 3) It makes Indian English more modern. 9. What’s the basic direction of changes in modern Indian English according to the speaker? 1) Simplification 2) Purification 3) Localization

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. 3. Which of the following is TRUE about scuba diving? 1) You can do it only in the sea. 2) It involves use of special breathing equipment. 3) It requires three years of training. 4. Which of the following is NOT true about scuba diving? 1) You can hear a lot of sea sounds. 2) You can look at a lot of different fish. 3) One usually wants to repeat the experience. 5. Which part of a diver’s equipment is NOT absolutely necessary? 1) Mask 2) Scuba fins 3) Wetsuit 6. A buoyancy control device helps the diver to … 1) control distance and depth. 2) fight decompression sickness. 3) regulate the air tank level. 7. According to Barbara, why is it better to go to a dive school? 1) You get a certificate. 2) You learn more about safety underwater. 3) Self-teaching is illegal. 8. What is the purpose of the ‘buddy’ system in diving? 1) Not to feel lonely underwater. 2) Not to be alone in a difficult situation. 3) Not to depend on one’s instructor. 9. According to Barbara, what should a diver do? 1) Avoid contact with sea life. 2) Swim near coral reefs. 3) Encourage tourists to dive.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. 3. Speaking about his background, Nigel says that … 1) he decided to become a pilot at an early age. 2) his family was related to aviation. 3) it took him quite long to understand that he wanted to fly. 4. At present, Nigel’s main ambition is to work on … 1) local flights. 2) trans-Atlantic flights. 3) popular international flights. 5. When Nigel decided to get a pilot’s license, he had to … 1) leave school to work. 2) change many jobs. 3) combine work and studies. 6. Nigel explains that “to get instrument rating” means to demonstrate the ability to … 1) operate any type of aircraft. 2) fly in any weather conditions. 3) use different equipment on the ground. 7. Nigel can’t get a job with a major airline because … 1) he doesn’t have enough experience. 2) these airlines have stopped hiring new pilots. 3) his pilot’s license is not valid. 8. In order to achieve his aim, Nigel still needs to … 1) pass a medical test. 2) gain more flying skills. 3) choose a suitable airline. 9. Before he gets enough experience, Nigel is ready to work … 1) for a low salary. 2) with many different people. 3) in faraway places.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. 3. Greg believes that his present professional success depends on … 1) rich experience. 2) putting pressure on himself. 3) his happy family life. 4. Speaking about his past Greg says that he … 1) was too busy achieving his goals. 2) was a good family man. 3) never experienced a failure. 5. What is said about Dina’s relations with Greg’s children from his previous marriage? 1) She is friendly with them. 2) She tries to avoid meeting them. 3) She doesn’t know anything about them. 6. Describing his relations with his little daughter, Greg stresses that … 1) he now has the opportunity to give her enough attention and care. 2) it is quite difficult to raise a child at his age. 3) she is brighter and more spiritual than his other children. 7. In his youth, Greg had a dream to … 1) act in westerns. 2) play jazz. 3) serve in the army. 8. What does Greg say about his age? 1) It has no influence on his career. 2) It has affected his strength and energy. 3) It makes him think about stopping work. 9. Which of the following may refer to one of the most important lessons of Greg’s life? 1) Plan your life and follow your ambitions. 2) Life cannot be always perfect. 3) Anger helps to achieve a lot in life.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. 3. In what way may Jane Dixon be known to the general public? 1) Her work with celebrities can be seen in the media. 2) Her photos are in glossy magazines. 3) She appears in many shows on MTV. 4. What does Jane Dixon say about working in the beauty industry? 1) It is so hard that you might need a psychologist. 2) It is both challenging and exciting. 3) Showbiz people often disagree with their hairstylists. 5. How does Jane Dixon describe her daily routine? 1) She has to spend a lot of time in courts. 2) She spends much time training young hairstylists. 3) She has to do some work as the head of a nonprofit organization. 6. What, according to Jane Dixon, is the best part of her job? 1) Everybody in the showbiz knows you. 2) You can communicate with celebrities. 3) You help people look more beautiful. 7. What does Jane Dixon consider fashionable this season? 1) Autumn colors 2) Short curly hair 3) Simple hairstyles 8. Why, according to Jane Dixon, are extensions so popular among celebrities? 1) They make a hairstyle look expensive. 2) They are fashionable right now. 3) They bring out a hairstyle. 9. Which of the following does Jane Dixon NOT recommend as part of day-to-day hair care? 1) Avoid shampoos for everyday use. 2) Brush your hair every day. 3) Protect your hair from the rain.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. 3. The presenter introduces Stan Shaff as a … 1) theatre designer. 2) sound artist. 3) talented musician. 4. Which of the following is TRUE about Stan’s latest performance? 1) It is based on a long term project. 2) The audience consisted of close friends. 3) The room was decorated in dark colours. 5. What did Stan and his partner try to achieve with their experiments? 1) The creation of new types of speakers. 2) The proper application of old-fashioned objects. 3) The effect of producing sound images. 6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by Stan as an outcome of the experiments? 1) New methods of music recording. 2) New design of concert halls. 3) New types of DVDs. 7. The building housing the Audium once housed … 1) a coffee shop. 2) a bakery. 3) an office for National Endowment for the Arts. 8. What does Stan say about the Audium’s program? 1) It’s almost ten years old. 2) It’s a completely live performance. 3) It needs a change. 9. Stan says that while performing he … 1) misses his mother-in-law. 2) wishes to be dispassionate. 3) pays attention to who is in audience.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. 3. The presenter introduces Emma Smith as a … 1) maternity advisor. 2) www.mumpoll.com founder. 3) journalist. 4. The survey Emma was speaking about was meant to find out what phrases … 1) parents prefer to hear from their children. 2) children start to pronounce most often. 3) parents find most annoying when used by their children. 5. Which of the following phrases is higher on the survey’s list? 1) It’s not fair. 2) I am bored. 3) I don’t like it. 6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by Emma as a reason for children’s misbehaviour? 1) Their natural curiosity. 2) Their desire to find out what they can and can’t do. 3) Them being spoiled by their parents’ adoration. 7. According to Emma, if the children did as they were told their parents’ life would be … 1) more predictable. 2) harder. 3) less entertaining. 8. The phrase ‘Why’, according to Emma, is hated by … 1) almost half of the parents. 2) more fathers than mothers. 3) parents when repeated several times. 9. What does Emma advise parents to do about their children’s negative feelings? 1) Instruct children how to hide them. 2) Not pay much attention to the meaning of their phrases. 3) Let children express them in plain words.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. 3. Mary cycled to the South Pole because she wanted to … 1) test a special bicycle. 2) prove her own ideas. 3) become the first woman to do it. 4. Mary cycled across Lake Baikal to … 1) prepare for her big expedition. 2) see the beautiful scenery. 3) get to know other cyclists. 5. Mary’s bike design was based on a model … 1) of a regular mountain bike. 2) used by other cyclists. 3) from her training expeditions. 6. Which of the following helped Mary to beat her competitors? 1) a shorter route 2) an earlier start 3) better weather conditions 7. Mary’s South Pole expedition turned out to be … 1) quite profitable. 2) rather cheap. 3) very expensive. 8. When alone in the fields of snow, Mary … 1) was scared for her life. 2) tried to imagine mountains. 3) enjoyed the empty scenery. 9. During her journey, Mary ate and slept in … 1) the snow. 2) a movable shelter. 3) a bag.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. Запишите свои ответы в поле ответов виде последовательности семи цифр без пробелов (например, 1234567). 3. The Portobello Festival differs from festivals in Cannes and Venice as it ... 1) does not attract celebrities. 2) is not so fashionable and well-known. 3) is running its second season only. 4. The festival was initially founded to ... 1) let independent filmmakers demonstrate their work. 2) help different filmmakers earn money. 3) advertise video equipment but not to show films. 5. According to the festival’s director they made the festival free because ... 1) there are no expensive prizes and launch parties. 2) they get enough money for placing advertisements. 3) sponsors and funds provide good financial support. 6. One characteristic feature of the Portobello Festival is that ... 1) 700 films are shown each festival season. 2) student films are shown together with professionals’ works. 3) only short films are chosen for the festival annually. 7. The festival’s director believes that their films are ... 1) worthy to be shown on TV. 2) the world’s top hits. 3) of better quality than TV films. 8. The famous filmmaker whose first film was shown at the festival is ... 1) John Malkovich. 2) Guy Ritchie. 3) Jonathan Barnett. 9. Speaking about future plans, the festival’s director ... 1) sounds optimistic about the festival extension. 2) believes the festival should turn to other arts mostly. 3) thinks the festival will be united with Glastonbury or Edinburgh events.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды. Запишите свои ответы в поле ответов виде последовательности семи цифр без пробелов (например, 1234567). 3. Speaking about his background, Nigel says that … 1) he decided to become a pilot at an early age. 2) his family was related to aviation. 3) it took him quite long to understand that he wanted to fly. 4. At present, Nigel’s main ambition is to work on … 1) local flights. 2) trans-Atlantic flights. 3) popular international flights. 5. When Nigel decided to get a pilot’s license, he had to … 1) leave school to work. 2) change many jobs. 3) combine work and studies. 6. Nigel explains that “to get instrument rating” means to demonstrate the ability to … 1) operate any type of aircraft. 2) fly in any weather conditions. 3) use different equipment on the ground. 7. Nigel can’t get a job with a major airline because … 1) he doesn’t have enough experience. 2) these airlines have stopped hiring new pilots. 3) his pilot’s license is not valid. 8. In order to achieve his aim, Nigel still needs to … 1) pass a medical test. 2) gain more flying skills. 3) choose a suitable airline. 9. Before he gets enough experience, Nigel is ready to work … 1) for a low salary. 2) with many different people. 3) in faraway places.