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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. Запишите свои ответы в поле ответов виде последовательности семи цифр без пробелов (например, 1234567). 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. 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. 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. Запишите свои ответы в поле ответов виде последовательности семи цифр без пробелов (например, 1234567). 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. 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.

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. What do we learn about Alyson at the beginning of the interview? 1) She is a college student. 2) She has published her first novel. 3) You can’t buy her books online. 4. How does Alyson feel when she sees her book in shops? 1) She still can’t believe it’s true. 2) She feels very proud of herself. 3) She wants to buy it for herself. 5. How did Alyson start to write? 1) She wrote poems for her classmates’ birthdays. 2) Her teacher at school gave the class weekly writing tasks. 3) She attended specialized writing school. 6. What does Alyson say about her college days? 1) She was surprised there was a college-wide literary contest. 2) She missed her school English teacher and classmates. 3) She kept on writing through them. 7. What does Alyson say about her literary prize at college? 1) It was not much money. 2) It was her first prize ever. 3) It made her feel like a writer. 8. The first advice from Alyson as a published writer for beginners is about … 1) readers. 2) criticism. 3) editors. 9. Why does Alyson believe that the scale of the first publication is not that important? 1) A smaller journal is preferable. 2) Getting a small fee is still better than nothing. 3) Your work could be noticed anywhere.

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. Maggie says that an actor must … 1) plunge into the person he plays. 2) be aware of other people’s opinion of him. 3) communicate with people as much as possible. 4. In Maggie’s opinion, Instagram could be … 1) addictive. 2) destructive. 3) discouraging. 5. Why does Maggie think she’s good at her job? 1) She can do what is required in profession. 2) She is never vulnerable or insecure. 3) She studied culture. 6. Which of the following is TRUE about Maggie’s current project? 1) It’s set in a haunted house. 2) It’s based on a reality show. 3) It brought the actors closer together. 7. Why, according to Maggie, are most actors’ friends also actors? 1) They never compete with each other. 2) They quickly get intimate with each other. 3) They are bound to spend a lot of time together. 8. Why does Maggie like working with Steven Spielberg? 1) He allows her to repeat scenes. 2) He is very famous. 3) Because of his behaviour with actors. 9. Why does Maggie agree to work with young directors? 1) They have unlimited budgets. 2) Their work could be very original. 3) She feels that she has to sacrifice some of her time.

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. Which of the following is NOT true about Alice’s novel Stars? 1) It’s her debut book. 2) It’s quite popular with readers. 3) It’s published all over the world. 4. What do we learn about Alice at the beginning of the interview? 1) She won numerous prizes for her writing. 2) She became famous when still at college. 3) Writing is not her only occupation. 5. What’s the name of the main character of the novel Stars? 1) Jessica 2) Liam 3) Arthur 6. Alice’s novel starts with a … 1) police investigation. 2) marriage. 3) catastrophe. 7. What is unusual about the format of Alice’s novel? 1) It’s narrated by the voice in the character’s head. 2) It’s a number of e-mail messages. 3) It’s an exchange of private letters. 8. According to Alice, what was the biggest difficulty in writing her novel? 1) Explaining to the reader every event. 2) Leaving the reader enough indications on what’s happening. 3) Keeping the novel not too long. 9. When does Alice do most of her writing? 1) At working hours 2) Returning home from work 3) At the weekends

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. What do we learn about Anna’s birthplace? 1) It’s bigger than Lillehammer. 2) It’s located on a lake shore. 3) It has beautiful nature. 4. What is wrong for Anna about living in her hometown? 1) It’s not very comfortable. 2) It’s not motivating enough. 3) It’s too good to be true. 5. Why does Anna like living in Oslo? 1) It’s very big. 2) It’s a place full of culture. 3) There are not many tourists there. 6. Which of the following is TRUE about Anna’s debut album? 1) She produced it in three weeks. 2) Its release has been delayed. 3) It’s top hit at June festivals. 7. How does Anna feel about her debut album? 1) She can’t believe she’s done it. 2) She’s on top of the world. 3) She doubts it’ll be successful. 8. How does Anna explain the title of her album? 1) It has a double meaning. 2) It unites her with her fans. 3) It’s dedicated to happy couples. 9. How does Anna stand out from other young singers? 1) She wears unique clothes. 2) She is not sophisticated. 3) She is a fresher.

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. What do we learn about Julia at the beginning of the interview? 1) She has written a number of books. 2) She is the author of How to Get Published. 3) She organizes events for writers. 4. Which of the following is TRUE about the writers’ conference? 1) It’s for young writers. 2) It’s an international event. 3) Julia is the only presenter there. 5. Which of the following is NOT listed as a stage in Julia’s writing process? 1) Thinking on the personality of the main character. 2) Deciding on the supporting characters. 3) Creating outlines before every draft. 6. What is, according to Julia, the advantage of face-to-face events? 1) Their atmosphere 2) Their bigger attendance 3) Possibility to speak there 7. How do people feel, according to Julia, leaving face-to-face events for writers? 1) Enthusiastic 2) Exhausted 3) Experienced 8. In what way is the authors’ advice for young writers different from that of editors? 1) They know the special feelings involved. 2) They are more specific about the process. 3) They never mention getting published. 9. What illusion do people have about writing a book, according to Julia? 1) It requires a lot of luck. 2) It takes a lot of time. 3) Anybody has a story to tell.