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Norah: Hi, Simon! Have you been waiting long?
Simon: Hi Norah, yeah, pretty long but don’t worry. I understand. You live far from here.
Norah: Yeah. It’s you who is lucky. You live close to the centre. Very close to the zoo.
Simon: Yeah, it’s nice here. Very green, a good park and a pond. You shouldn’t complain. You live in a good area too near the central city stadium.
Norah: It doesn’t mean too much for me, you know. I’ve never done any sports. Sport isn’t for me. I’m going to study on the drama faculty.
Simon: Right, but if you want to be an actress, you need to be very fit. It’s not easy to perform on the stage for several hours.
Norah: Yes, you’ve got a point, but still it’s more important to be able to sing and dance.
Simon: And that’s why you don’t worry too much about your science grades?
Norah: Right. Neither maths or physics are my favourites. Anyway, let’s go! You wanted to show me the zoo, didn’t you? Do we need to buy tickets?
Simon: I’ve already bought them.
Norah: Oh, how much do I owe you?
Simon: Nothing. It’s not much: they have the half prize for school students.
Norah: Ok, then I’ll buy us some coke.
Simon: That’s ok. And we can have a lunch right in the zoo itself! There is a nice café in there, called “the goldfish”.
Norah: Good idea.
Simon: They decorate all their dishes with a little goldfish.
Norah: Funny. And do they have any vegetarian dishes? I don’t eat meat.
Simon: Yeah, sure. They’ve got salads and soups and everything. But I’d recommend a pizza. Shall we share one?
Norah: That’s a good idea. I never mind having a pizza. With cheese and mushrooms, Yummy!
Simon: Ok. But it’s time to go. I’m worried if we see all the animals. The zoo is huge. I suggest we start with the dangerous animals: the lions and tigers.
Norah: Oh no, let’s start with the monkeys. They are so funny and cute. I really want to see them.
Simon: Ok, let’s start with the monkeys then. Let me see the map. Where they are? Hmm… Somewhere here. You should go through the main gate, pass the pond and here they are. Just between the birds territory and the pool for the dolphins.
Norah: Excellent.
Simon: Unfortunately the pool is under the reconstruction at the moment, so we’ll not be able to see the marine animals.
Norah: Never mind, let’s go.

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово meat.

Ответ: meat.

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Monica: Hi, Tom! Happy birthday!
Tom: Oh, hi Monica, I’m glad you found the time to come.
Monica: It wasn’t easy, really. It’s exam time. And I still have to pass two exams before Christmas.
Tom: You will, don’t worry. There is still two weeks before Christmas.
Monica: It’s not a lot! Anyway, it’s your special day today so this is for you.
Tom: What’s this? It looks like a pack of sweets.
Monica: Just take of the package and you’ll see.
Tom: Oh, ski sunglasses, they are beautiful, Monica. You knew just what to get. I’m going to a skiing holyday and your present is just in time.
Monica: I’m glad to hear it.
Tom: Please, come in. Let me put your capote and gloves in here. You are the first one, actually.
Monica: Oh, who else is coming?
Tom: Some mates from my baseball school team, some class mates and my older sister. You remember that she is a university student, don’t you? She studies in Canada and works there too but she came here especially for my birthday.
Monica: Lucky you.
Tom: Yes, she always is taking care of me. Now it looks funny when I’m taller than her but she still treats me like a child.
Monica: But it feels good to know that someone cares for you. Are you going to that Canadian university too?
Tom: I don’t know yet. I still have 2 more years at school anyway, so I’ll decide later.
Monica: Your point. Oooh. You’ve got some nice pictures on the wall.
Tom: It’s my mum’s.
Monica: Is she an artist? I didn’t know that!
Tom: Kind of. She does it as a hobby. Our family and friends like them.
Monica: She’s definitely has got a talent.
Tom: Yeah, but unfortunately she doesn’t have much time for painting. She is an economist in a large company and it often means working long hours. Sometimes she has to drive to her office even on weekend.
Monica: Yes, I can understand that. Is she going to be at the party?
Tom: Yes, but she is doing it a bit later. She has to get my birthday cake.
Monica: Where from?
Tom: From my grandmother’s. we never buy a birthday cakes in a shop. My granny always make them by herself and they’re delicious. She’s brilliant at it, you’ll see.
Monica: I’m dying to try it. Homemade things are always better. (doorbell) oh, so more guests have arrived.

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово better.

Ответ: better.

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- Oh, Lisa, I didn’t expect to meet you here. I thought you didn’t like football.
- That’s right. I don’t like it! I’m here because of my brother. He is a goalkeeper for “the Eagles” and it’s going to be his first game.
- I wish him luck. Being a goalkeeper means a great responsibility. Which of them is your brother?
- That one. The dark head one. The referee is talking with him at the moment.
- Oh yes. I see him.
- The irony is that everyone in the family including my little sister is crazy about football and hockey, but I don’t find them at all interesting. And I’m the one who is here.
- What sport do you find interesting then?
- I like gymnastics. But my favorite one is figure skating.
- Do you skate yourself?
- Yes… I can’t say that I’m very good at it, but I’m getting better.
- Do you practice regularly?
- Unfortunately, no. The skating ring is on the opposite side of the city. And it takes me too long to get there. So I don’t go there very often. I don’t go to the swimming pool for the same reason.
- I see.
- But, my brother is very lucky because it takes him like 3 or 4 minutes to get here, to the stadium, so he practices football almost every day. Unfair, isn’t it?
- Yes, a bit. But your brother is slightly older than you isn’t he?
- No, actually it’s me who is the oldest child in the family, but my brother is taller than me already. I think he’s going to be very tall. Like our dad.
- Right. And you look very much like your mother. Are your parents here too?
- Unfortunately neither of them could come to see the game.
- Why not?
- Dad is on the business trip at the moment. He flew to the Germany last week and he is going to be back only at the weekend. They are discussing a project of the huge shopping center there and dad has to present all the figures and the calculations for the construction. I’m looking forward to seeing him as he promised me to bring new mobile phone as a present.
- A good present. And your mom?
- She is at home with a bad cold.
- Yeah. It was a very good idea not to come here if she isn’t well. It’s unusually cold and windy today.
- Right, it’s difficult believe that it’s May. Feels like late autumn.
- Yeah. Fortunately it’s only going to be a few days according to weather forecasters. Soon it will be warm again. But for now. You’d better keep on your coat. We are just risking to join your mother.
- Ok. Ooooh, they are about to start the game! They are going to introduce all the players aren’t they?

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово Germany.

Ответ: Germany.

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- Andrew, what a surprise! What are you doing at the airport?
- Jane? Oh, hi. I’m flying to Greece.
- And I have just returned from Italy. I did an Italian course there and we certainly saw a lot of tourist attractions.
- Lucky you. I don’t think I’ll manage to see any tourist attraction in Athens. Going to my grandmother’s. And you?
- Yeah, she is living in Athens for many years but now it’s going to be difficult for here to live on her own, so she’s moving to London to be closer to the family. I’m going there to help her pack and move house.
- I see. But anyway, the change of surroundings is always nice.
- Right. But I’m may be in risk to be stuck in this airport for hours. The flight is delayed.
- What’s wrong? Problems with the plane?
- No, the plane is all right, it’s just raining hard in Athens and we are waiting the situation to improve. But the forecast it’s not very promising.
- Anyway, it’s better to wait than to take a risk. I’m awfully afraid of flying and go by train whenever possible.
- I think anyone can avoid flying nowadays. And you know, plane is more safe than a coach or a car. The statistic say so.
- Do they?
- Yes. And if I have a choice I always choose plane.
- Really? You often fly to Greece, don’t you?
- Yes. We spent there every summer of the last 7 years. My mother is a teacher and she always has holydays in summer. She, my sister and I go to the Greek coast.
- I do envy you.
- Yes, it’s been really great. We’ve travelled the whole country and we’ve seen all the historical significant places. Mom always insisted we went on guided excursions as the guide can taught you lost of fascinating stories about ancient and modern Greece.
- I bet they can. Have you been to any other countries?
- Yes, but not many: France … and that’s all actually. We are planning to visit Italy next summer.
- Oh, you won’t regret that. It’s a wonderful country. The architecture, the cuisine and the language are all just beautiful.
- I can’t say word on Italian.
- Never mind. Italians are very friendly and communicative. They don’t mind if your expressions will be in body language. What language do you learn at school?
- French. I chose it because it sounds beautiful to me. And probably because my other grandmother is French.
- Oh, ok.
- Next summer I’m going to take a Spanish course in a language school.
- Why Spanish? A Spanish relative too?
- No, it’s spoken in lots of countries, so It would be useful for my future career, I think.

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово career.

Ответ: career.

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- Hi, Sam! I hope I’m not late.
- Hi, Linda. You’re on time. The play starts in a half an hour and it’s only 5 minutes walk to the place.
- What’s the name of the play by the way?
- Not sure if I can remember it. It’s something of a classic. I believe we’ve got it in our school’s reading list.
- And who is starring in it?
- It’s an actor. A famous one. But I don’t remember his name.
- I see. You are defiantly not a theater lover.
- No. it’s going to be my first time in 5 years. I prefer movies or DVDs.
- Yeah, we used to go to your place to watch some film from your father’s collection! And your mother treated us with her fantastic pancakes. It’s such a pity that your family moved house. Now you live so far from our school. I hope you are not going to change schools.
- No. it takes now much more time to get there but I don’t want to go to another one. I’m used to my classmates. And who would help you with your math works?
- Right, all this science stuff is so boring to me. I enjoy languages.
- It’s the only interest we share, isn’t it? We both like French.
- Yes, but I still hope to get you involved in a more active lifestyle too.
- Do you mean sport? Oh no, I’m hopeless in athletics and I can’t swim and I’m better in relative French verbs.
- Hahaha, you’re funny. And did your dog attach quickly to your new place? My cat feels very restless when we had to leave it in the new place when we go on holyday or something.
- Oh, Buddy is fine, like all Labradors has no problems of getting used to new environment.
- And your parrot?
- It’s the sad story. The parrot flew away the month before we moved house.
- Oh, I’m sorry. I hope someone adopted him and now he has new home as well.
- I hope so too. Why won’t you visit us someday to see a new flat? Say… next Saturday? My mom has this week of so she’ll definitely cook something special for Saturday.
- I’d love to, but I can’t. my aunt and cousins are coming from New York for the weekend.
- I understand. Pity. I mean that you aren’t coming.
- Some other time. I’m dying to try your mother’s pancakes again.
- And it’s not going to happen very soon. Mom is leaving to some science conference in Germany in week. And then she’s reading some biology lectures in the Paris University.
- Wow, I can’t understand how she manages time for everything.

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово Germany.

Ответ: Germany.

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- Hi, Kate.
- Oh, Tim, hi! I didn’t see you. Just reading for my literature exam. How are you doing?
- Fine, thanks. Look, you are coming to Ann’s birthday party this Saturday?
- No, unfortunately I can’t my aunt’s family is coming from France for the weekend so I’ll be with them.
- I see. I just asked because Ann invited me. And I don’t have any idea what kind of present to give her.
- Hmmm.
- Do you think she want to get a computer game?
- I’m not sure.. she loves flowers and sweets as far as I know. And all kinds of closes and accessories.
- Flowers would fade in a few days, sweets will disappear in minutes and I understand nothing about girl’s closes and accessories. I think I’ll give her a computer disc.
- Well… if you want to.
- It’s always a problem for me to share presents. I feel absolutely lost and I don’t know what to choose.
- It’s every boy’s problem. But you are usually better us in sports and outdoor activities like camping.
- As for sports, I’m not really fit, but camping – yes, I love it. I don’t mind cooking when we camp, I can baked potatoes and barbequed meat.
- Can you? Not typical skill for a boy.
- Actually, when I was in scout camp all boys we able to cook simple dishes from very basic ingredients like potatoes, beans, canned meat and certainly fish. We even caught fish ourselves, it’s a basic skill for any scout.
- Wow! You are a scout!
- Yes, and we go camping every summer. I missed last summer season unfortunately.
- Why?
- I broke my leg and spent the whole summer indoors.
- Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Is everything fine with your leg now?
- Yes, absolutely. I’m sorry, Kate. I have to be off. I have to walk a dog. It’s actually my brother’s turn to do it today, but his favorite team is playing and he rushed to the stadium.
- I didn’t know you have a brother.
- Nobody believes that we are brothers. Actually we are twins. We were born in the same day, but we are completely different. We look different and we are different in characters as well.
- Are you?
- Yes, mom says that we are from different planets.

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово twin.

Ответ: twin.

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- Hi Jane.
- Oh, hi, Alan! It’s very cold today, isn’t it?
- Yes, Frankie and I wanted to stay at home, but naturally my dog wants his walk every day and in any weather. And where are you head to, on Sunday and so early?
- To the gym. I’ve got my aerobics classes at the weekends.
- I would do it week days.
- I would too, but the gym is packed and the only class they could find for me is at 8 o'clock on Saturdays and at 7.30 on Sundays.
- Oh, is it really so good for your health that you prefer it to an extra hour of sleep?
- It’s not for my health actually. If I miss the class and sleep late I feel sort of depressed and unhappy during the whole day. But an hour of aerobics in the morning makes me feel recharged and full of energy and something in this lines.
- I see. Are there many people in your class?
- 12. They are all nice. But I can’t say I’ve made many friends there.
- It happens.
- They are always talking about how to lose weight and about health diets which I was bored to eat tasteless purge and boiled vegetables.
- It’s because you don’t have any problems with your weight.
- Probably. I never stayed at any diet and I never calculate my calories I adore chocolates and creamy cakes and can never resist them.
- Neither can I.
- The only thing I avoid is fast food like chips and hamburgers. I just don’t like them.
- I see. Unfortunately it’s not easy for me to avoid them. When I work on the computer I usually get very hungry and eat lots of chips and pop corn. And I’m always on my computer as I plan to go to the faculty of information technology.
- I see. I spend a lot of time on my computer too. I'm going to try to get into journalism.
- Really?
- Yeah. I enjoy writing about what’s happening around. The news and reports on events. One of my reports was about my aerobics coach. She is a remarkable woman and wonderful teacher too.
- I never write about anything but I like watching news and documentaries on TV.
- I watch only documentaries. Actually I have no time for melodramas, detectives, endless serials and so on. I sometimes watch animated films with my sister. But it’s only because she likes cartoons very much.
- And have your marks been published anywhere?
- Yes. In a local news paper and I am actually planning to work for them next year.
- Aren’t you going to stay at school for 2 more years to get ready for you’re A level exams.
- I want to understand what real work is and what’s about A levels I’ll prepare for them on my own. I plan to take them in 2 or 3 years anyway. When I decide what university to choose.

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово journalism.

Ответ: journalism.

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- Hi, mom.
- Oh, Thomas! You are early today, are you all right? How are you feeling, darling?
- Don’t worry, I’m fine. We just don't have IT class on Mondays anymore. It moves on Fridays, but I forgot to tell you. And the day was really good.
- I’m glad to hear that. How did you manage with the math’s test?
- I did well, I think. It wasn’t really difficult.
- You must be very hungry, you've left your lunch box on the kitchen table today.
- Oh, yes. I discovered this on the lunch break. It was a great disappointment.
- Did you eat in the canteen?
- No, I didn’t like the food there, you know that.
- And I don’t have anything ready for you at the moment. I’ve just come in. it was a hard day, lots of customers, everyone's looking for Christmas gifts. But if you wait a while, I’ll cook spaghetti.
- Don’t worry, mom. I just get my lunch box. I’ll eat what’s there and we’ll have dinner latter when dad comes home.
- Ok, if that’s what you want. And remind me, what time do you plan to finish work tomorrow?
- The shop closes at 6 p.m., why?
- Your cousin Diana called, she’s arriving tomorrow at 8 p.m. and she asked if you could pick her up from the airport.
- Oh, it’s a 2 hours drive there and the same time back again. But, ok. I'll set off to the airport straight from work.
- And how about buying Christmas gifts? Are we going to put it off?
- Looks like it. But don’t worry, it’s still a week before Christmas. We’ll have time to buy you a snowboard. That's what you are worrying about, isn’t it?
- Yes, actually I worry about arrange with some friends for they could teach me how to ride it. And as an exchange I’ll teach them how to ski.
- I see. You’ll get your present on time, don’t worry. And how the forecast says this winter will be very good for all that kind of fun in the snow. They promise the nicest and the snowiest winter in years.
- Well. I felt so disappointed about the weather last year, remember that?
- Yeah. It was very unreliable. Snow, rain, sled, slush.
- And I practically had no chance to ski.
- Let’s hope you’ll make it this year.

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово ski.

Ответ: ski.

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Sandra: Hi, Tom! Are you moving house?
Tom: Hi, Sandra. Yes, we are moving this Saturday.
Sandra: It's a pity you won't be our neighbours any longer. We've got used to you.
Tom: I feel sad about it too. But we often have to move because of my father's job. My mum hates it but nothing can be done — they pay good money and dad doesn't want to change the job.
Sandra: And you'll have to go to a new school again...
Tom: Right. It's not a very pleasant experience, but I'll manage. I mix with people easily.
Sandra: Yes, you do.
Tom: What I really worry about is sports. Here I played for the best baseball team of the city. The team in my new school is much weaker. It's going to be disappointing to play for them.
Sandra: But there are probably other things there that can compensate for it.
Tom: Mum says the school is very good. They use the newest teaching technologies and the students are really bright. Most of them go straight to university after they finish school.
Sandra: That's awesome! You're planning to go to university too, aren't you?
Tom: Well, I'm not sure yet. My parents want me to go. But I feel I'm not ready yet as I simply don't know what I want to become in the future. I'm thinking about getting a job after school, preferably a job with travel opportunities. I want to see the world, gain some life experience and only then decide what I want to become. The university choice will probably become easier too.
Sandra: Right. I see your point. And how about Robby? Moving is stressful for animals. You can leave him with us if you want, at least for a while... You know we have two cats, and my brother has just brought a dozen goldfish. We know how to take care of animals.
Tom: Oh, no! Don't worry about Robby. He'll be ok. He'll suffer more if he's left without his family. And... like most dogs he hates cats...
Sandra: Oh-oh.
Tom: Yes, I'm sorry, Sandra, but I must be off now. I've promised my mum to do some shopping for her.
Sandra: Does she want some souvenirs? Something that would remind you of our town?
Tom: No, she actually wants apples, plums and oranges for the salad. My parents are having guests for dinner tonight.
Sandra: I see. Look, if you need some help with packing your books and school papers...
Tom: Thank you, Sandra, but don't worry. I've packed almost everything already. But it would be great if you joined us for tomorrow's pizza party. My friends and I are going to the new pizzeria. We are celebrating our success in the baseball game. It's the last one for me with this team...
Sandra: But it's not the last game or the last victory in your life.
Cheer up...

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово baseball.

Ответ: baseball.

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Jim: Hi, Nora! You look great!
Nora: Hi, Jim. It's probably because it's my birthday today. I'm turning sixteen.
Jim: Oh, many happy returns! Are you having a party today?
Nora: No. We'll have a party some time later. My exam session started two days ago so I'm very busy now, no time for partying.
Jim: I see. Have you already passed any of your exams?
Nora: Yes. Mathematics. And three more are left. They'll keep me busy till the middle of June.
Jim: Poor you! But Maths is the most difficult one, right?
Nora: Yes. I'm so happy that I passed it and my grade was surprisingly good.
Jim: Congratulations! Are you going to study Maths at university? I mean when you go to university?
Nora: I don't know. I hope not. I want to become a journalist. Journalists don't need Mathematics, do they?
Jim: Well, I think that if you want to work as a journalist, you should be well-educated in all fields. That is, apart from having excellent communication skills.
Nora: Right. Anyway, I still have two more years at school to learn everything I need to before I go to university.
Jim: And how about short-term plans? What are you doing this summer — working, travelling or both?
Nora: I don't know yet. We may go to my grandmother's. She lives in Italy.
Jim: Italy sounds great!
Nora: I love it too! But my mother insists on our going to Paris as she wants me to practice my French. I don't think it's necessary — I have no problem speaking French. I'm actually top of the class in French and Spanish.
Jim: Don't you like Paris?
Nora: I definitely prefer the Italian countryside to the city of Paris.
Jim: I understand. And in Italy you can practice Italian, can't you?
Nora: I don't speak Italian though I go to my grandma almost every summer.
Jim: Why?
Nora: All my friends there learn English and want me to speak English to them, so they can practice.
Jim: Very clever of them!

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово English.

Ответ: English.

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Mia: Hi, Nick! What are you doing in school on Saturday afternoon? You should be somewhere else, enjoying your weekend.
Nick: Hi, Mia. I wanted to ask you the same question.
Mia: I've got some very important business here. We are arranging a party for the newcomers.
Nick: Newcomers?
Mia: Yes. There are four new students in our class this year. They are ... kind of shy. And we decided to give a special party for them, to make them feel more at home here.
Nick: It's a bit unusual for teenagers to support shy newcomers... But it's really cool! Good luck with that!
Mia: Thanks.
Nick: And what kind of a party do you want it to be? A fancy dress party?
Mia: That's a brilliant idea! We were thinking about an ordinary party with music, chatting, dancing, some pizza and drinks. But your idea is great! When you have a mask on you feel freer and much less shy, don't you?
Nick: Well, yes, I think so. And...?
Mia: When people are wearing masks, they pretend to be strangers, and the new people stop feeling like strangers in this situation. They make friends more easily.
Nick: You're probably right. Good luck with it once again. And...
Mia: Yes?
Nick: You haven't told me anything about your holidays yet. I heard you were abroad.
Mia: Yes, I was. I went to France for a couple of weeks.
Nick: To learn French? To a language school?
Mia: Oh, no. My parents and I went there as tourists. I'd never been to Paris before, though my grandmother comes from France. But we have no relatives left there now.
Nick: Did you stay in a hotel?
Mia: Yes, in the centre of Paris. It was a very convenient location and we managed to see lots of interesting places in the city and around it!
Nick: I see. And the rest of the summer?
Mia: Oh, nothing special, just routine.
Nick: Didn't you go anywhere else apart from France?
Mia: No. The seaside was out as the trip to Paris ate up a considerable part of the family budget. We only went to the country for barbeque parties three or four times, we weren't very lucky with the weather.
Nick: Oh yes, the summer was rainy and really cold. The weather people kept saying that the unusually low temperatures would get higher in a week or so but their promises never came true.
Mia: No, they didn't. Unfortunately. But never mind. That kind of weather gave me a chance to take up a new hobby.
Nick: What is it? Knitting, photography or collecting celebrity posters?
Mia: None of them. You'll never guess. It's baking biscuits and making cakes.
Nick: Oh, it sounds much more original than posters! And much tastier!

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово cakes.

Ответ: cakes.

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- Hi, I'm Kevin. Can I sit here?
-Yeah, sure.
-And what's your name?
-Kate.
-Is it your first visit to Paris?
-Yes. I'm from Canada. And it's my first visit to Europe or anywhere else. I've never been abroad before and everything seems very exciting. And where are you from?
-From Liverpool. My family has lived in that part of England for ages. And we didn't travel anywhere either.
- My parentss are completely diffrent. They travel a lot because of their job, but they never take me with them.
- I see.
- But this time we are travelling all together as a family. Today we ganna have a guide excurtion to the historical part of Paris. Are you here on your own?
- No, this is a school trip. Our whole class is here. And two teachers to superwise us.
- Aaaah, it must be interesting to travel in a large group.
- Yaeh, we were awarded this trip when we won the city competition.
- Was it the sports competition?
- No, it was a competitionfor school rock bands.
- You are a musician?
- Sort of... In our band i play the drums.
- Do you see music as your career? Everyone nowadays wants to be a celebrity or a computer genious.
- Not in my case. Music is just for fun. I'm deepely intrested in physics and biology. I think that absolutely fantastic discoveries are awaiting us on this field. They can completely change our idea of the universe and of ourselves.
- So... you wanna do a scientific reserch?
- Exactly.
- But that means getting a very good education.
- Yes. That is my first year at school and i hope to start my university course this summer. I've got good grades and it makes my plan quite realistic.
- Yes, it looks like a good one. You seemd like you plan your life very well. I can't even make my mind on what souveniers to bye for my friends back home.
- I found a shop with some old photos of the city. I bought several pictures there as gifts for my friends. They are not expensive, and images are lovely.
- Yeah, i think they are better that heavy souvenier shirts with prints. Can you tell me where the shop is?

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово biology.

Ответ: biology.

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Frank: Hi, Kate! Look, I'm sorry but I won't be able to come to your party tomorrow.
Kate: Hi, Frank. Why not? You promised! It's not just a party, it's my birthday.
Frank: I know, and I'm sorry. But my grandmother's coming for a short visit. She'll only be staying with us for one day. And then she'll be in hospital for a week as she needs some heart treatment.
Kate: Oh, yes, I understand. I'm sure she'll be fine.
Frank: Yes, she will. And have you got any plans for tonight?
Kate: No, I haven't yet. Any suggestions?
Frank: How about the pizzeria? They've got some new things on the menu and it's the closest place to eat.
Kate: Oh, no. I love pizza, but I've been to the pizzeria four times during this week. If it goes on, I won't be able to wear any of my jeans.
Frank: I don't think you should worry about that as long as you keep doing athletics. Even watching all that running and jumping on TV helps burn extra calories.
Kate: I wish!
Frank: Anyway, walking my dog is another idea for the evening.
Kate: Oh, Frank, you have a dog? I never knew.
Frank: I only got him a week ago. It's a long story I'll tell you some other time.
Kate: And what's your dog like? Something large and powerful like a bulldog?
Frank: No. I've always liked huge, smart dogs; that's true, but mine is nothing like that. It's just a small, silly puppy.
Kate: Oh, I like cute puppies! I want to see him. What time do you usually walk him?
Frank: At seven in the morning and I'm more flexible in the evening. He likes walking in our park.
Kate: In the morning and in the evening? I don't think it's enough. He needs a walk around lunchtime too.
Frank: Yes, but I can't do it more often unfortunately. So, when and where shall we meet? Our usual meeting place at the bus stop is not a very good choice now. There are too many people there and my poor puppy may get frightened.
Kate: I'll be waiting for you both at the park entrance at seven.
Frank: Fine. We'll get some takeaway there.

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово park.

Ответ: park.

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Max: Good afternoon, Mrs. Davis.
Mrs. Davis: Oh, hi, Max. How was your first day at school?
Max: It was fine, thank you. Everyone is friendly an very helpful. Even the girl at the reception was very patient with me.
Mrs. Davis: Patient?
Max: Yes. I came too early and had to wait for the other students from my class in the reception hall. I asked the reception girl all kinds of questions about the school and she patiently answered them till the time my classmates came.
Mrs. Davis: I see. And how did you like the school?
Max: It's nice. And it's very convenient that the school is in the very centre of the city. The receptionist said that initially they were in a large Victorian-style building near the park. The school occupied the first floor and there was the public library on the ground floor. It was a nice place but too far from the bus stop. So they moved.
Mrs. Davis: Yes, the city centre is much better. It's a bit noisy but convenient. Have you made any friends in your class yet?
Max: No, not yet. But they are nice guys and I think we'll get along well. We are all from different countries. It feels a bit strange...
Mrs. Davis: Why?
Max: We can't speak any other language but English in class.
Mrs. Davis: Which is very good for your language practice. What did you do in class today?
Max: First, our teacher told us about the school and ex-plained what is what. Where the library is and where the copy machine is... and where the Wi-Fi zone is...
Mrs. Davis: Are there any computers in your classroom?
Max: No. Our teacher says we don't need them in class, only for our homework. We are supposed to make reports and write essays during the course and we can use either our own computers or the ones in the computer room. They are free but there are always lots of people there so I prefer to have mine.
Mrs. Davis: And how about meals? Have you been to the school cafeteria?
Max: Yes, we had lunch there. It's ok, I liked the food. After lunch we went to the library and then the teacher showed us the gym.
Mrs. Davis: Are you into sports?
Max: Yes, I play volleyball but, unfortunately, I have to forget about it during the course. The gym is very small and is not equipped for playing the game.
Mrs. Davis: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. And how about the library?
Max: The library's impressive. It's not very large but the choice of books is very good and they are all new.
Mrs. Davis: Right. Any homework due tomorrow?
Max: Fortunately not. We are having a Welcome party tonight.
Mrs. Davis: Oh, it's nice of them to arrange it for the newcomers.
Max: Yeah, I'll just change my clothes and be off. I need to be there in half an hour.
Mrs. Davis: Fine. But, please, Max, don't stay out too late. I know that you are a big boy, but our city is not the best place for late walks.
Max: I won't, I promise.

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово Welcome.

Ответ: Welcome.

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Doctor: Well..., you're Jennifer Black, aren't you? the sixth form?
Jennifer: Yes, Doctor, it's me.
Doctor: Your teacher said you suddenly fell ill in the PE lesson. What exactly happened?
Jennifer: To tell the truth, I've been feeling unwell all morning. When I tried to get up I felt very weak and stayed in bed for an extra fifteen minutes to cope with the weakness and the pain in my stomach. I was nearly late for the first class because of that.
Doctor: OK, but during the PE class... did you do any tiring exercises? Too much running or any difficult exercises?
Jennifer: No, not really! We did some aerobics and played volleyball. I felt sick during the game and nearly fainted. .
Doctor: OK, let me take your blood pressure. ...Well, it could be higher... You are feeling weak because of a drop in your blood pressure. Don't worry — it can be easily raised with a cup of strong sweet tea. What did you have for breakfast, Jenny?
Jennifer: 'I didn't have any breakfast actually.
Doctor: Was it because you were going to be late for school? Did you skip breakfast as you didn't have time for it?
Jennifer: No, it's not that. I don't normally eat breakfast because I want to lose weight. I want to be slimmer.
Doctor: Yes, I see. Can you describe in detail what you usually eat during the day? How many meals do you have? Lunch? Dinner? Supper?
Jennifer: One. At about 4 o'clock... I don't know what to call it. I have a glass of juice and some salad, and a yogurt. Sometimes I skip the yogurt.
Doctor: Look here, Jenny, can't you understand that you are ruining your body? This
dieting will end up in an eating disorder, which will cause serious stomachaches, which you mentioned you've already been having, heart problems, kidney problems... You may become an easy target for any infection or disease. For now, I strongly recommend the medical examination called endoscopy. You'll swallow a small flexible camera, so we will be able to see your stomach from inside.
Jennifer: No-o-o...
Doctor: We'll have to, unfortunately. I'll call the hospital and make an appointment for you. And I'll let you know about the exact date and time tomorrow, OK?
Jennifer: OK. Will you call me?
Doctor: It would be better if you drop in. I want to check your blood pressure just to be sure. And now we are going to design your new diet. You must follow it.

Пояснение . Исходя из текста, единственным верным ответом является слово diet.

Ответ: diet.