Английский язык

Приведем пример возможного диалога с машиной.

Electronic assistant: How old are you?

Student: I had a birthday yesterday so now I'm sixteen years old.

Electronic assistant: How many times a week do you do sports?

Student: I go to the gym twice a week because I believe that it's very important to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Electronic assistant: What sport is the most popular with teenagers in your region?

Student: Well, in general I would say that children in my region prefer to play football because every school has its own playing field.

Electronic assistant: What sports facilities are available in the place where you live?

Student: Speaking about sports facilities I’d say that there is a wide choice of them in the place where I live. We have football pitches, ice hockey rinks, swimming pools, gyms and many others.

Electronic assistant: Why do you think it is important to keep fit?

Student: Firstly, it improves your health. Secondly, you become physically stronger and more attractive.

Electronic assistant: What would you advise a person who wants to keep fit?

Student: I’d say to him that he should always think about benefits which he will obtain in the process of keeping fit.

Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Расшифровка записи
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the ‘Alternative Music Club’. We are a new centre for teenagers, and we want them to discover their talents in music. Please answer our six questions. The questionnaire is anonymous — you don’t need to give your name. So let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: What is your date of birth?
Student: ________________________
Electronic assistant: What sort of music do you usually listen to?
Student: ________________________
Electronic assistant: What musical instrument do you play or would you like to play?
Student: ________________________
Electronic assistant: Have you ever had music lessons at school? What did you do there?
Student: ________________________
Electronic assistant: Do you prefer going to a concert or listening to music at home? Why?
Student: ________________________
Electronic assistant: Would you like to be a professional musician or not? Explain why.
Student: ________________________
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your help.

Пояснение . Не отвечайте односложно. Максимально внимательно слушайте вопрос, чтобы использовать его при построении ответа. Вы могли бы ответить так:

Electronic assistant: What is your date of birth?
Student: February, 23rd of the year 2003.
Electronic assistant: What sort of music do you usually listen to?
Student: Most of the time I listen to power-metal, but sometimes I switch to death-metal and dubstep.
Electronic assistant: What musical instrument do you play or would you like to
play?
Student: I do not play anything myself, but I am considering picking up the guitar.
Electronic assistant: Have you ever had music lessons at school? What did you
do there?
Student: I've had music at school until 7th grade, but we mostly just studied the history of music.
Electronic assistant: Do you prefer going to a concert or listening to music at
home? Why?
Student: I prefer going to concerts just for their unique atmosphere. Nothing beats it for me.
Electronic assistant: Would you like to be a professional musician or not?
Explain why.
Student: I think I wouldn't like to be a professional musician since I do not think I'm talented enough for that.
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your
help.

Расшифровка записи
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the “New Education Club”. We are a new centre for teenagers, and our aim is to study young people’s educational needs and to promote online learning. Please answer our six questions. The questionnaire is anonymous — you don’t need to give your name. So let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: What are you planning to do after finishing school — to find a job, to go to vocational college, or to go to university?
Student: ______________________________________________
Electronic assistant: What professions, in your opinion, will be the most popular in the future?
Student:
Electronic assistant: How much time on average do you spend online a day?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What do you use the internet for?
Student:
Electronic assistant: There are many online courses available for free. What online courses would you like to take?
Student:
Electronic assistant: What, in your opinion, are the advantages of online courses?
Student:
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Пояснение . Приведем пример возможного диалога с машиной.

Electronic assistant: What are you planning to do after finishing school: to find a job, to go to a vacational college or to go to a university?

Student: Considering my plans for distant future, going to a university is my only option.

Electronic assistant: What professions, in your opinion, will be the most popular in the future?

Student: It has to be the IT-related stuff, I guess. However, some professions, like those connected to agriculture, are not even close to being outdated and, on the contrary, are gaining popularity due to their relative ease.

Electronic assistant: How much time on average do you spend online a day?

Student: I focus on going online for two to three hours a day, but I check my social media every now and then throughout the whole day.

Electronic assistant: What do you use the Internet for?

Student: It's chatting with my friends most of the time. I like keeping in touch with those dear to me all the time.

Electronic assistant: There are many online courses available for free. What online course would you like to take?

Student: It would have to be something related to history. The knowledge to gain is infinite and the subject is not that hard to learn, which makes it perfect for studying online.

Electronic assistant: What in your opinion are the advantages of online courses.

Student: The most notable one is the lack of necessity to go anywhere to study. It's also worth mentioning that some people feel more at ease with a computer than a textbook or get enough reading and writing at work, so the online course could be a way of relaxation for them.

Расшифровка записи

Electronic assistant: Hello! It’s the electronic assistant of The Green Planet Center. Our aim is to promote the ecological ideas with the people of the residential area. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: What ecological problem do you consider the most serious one?

Student: _______________________________________________________

Electronic assistant: What is the main source of pollution in your city?

Student: _______________________________________________________

Electronic assistant: What can young people do to improve the environment in their city?

Student: ________________________________________________________

Electronic assistant: How often do you sort the waste before throwing it away?

Student: ________________________________________________________

Electronic assistant: What things can be made from recycled materials?

Student: ________________________________________________________

Electronic assistant: Do you approve of the total ban on using plastic bags? Why yes/Why not?

Student: ________________________________________________________

Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Пояснение . Приведем пример возможного диалога с машиной.

Electronic assistant: Hello! It’s the electronic assistant of The Green Planet Center. Our aim is to promote the ecological ideas with the people of the residential area. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous  — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: What ecological problem do you consider the most serious one?

Student: I consider the raging forests fires the most serious problems nowadays.

Electronic assistant: What is the main source of pollution in your city?

Student: Vehicles and industries cause the main pollution in my city.

Electronic assistant: What can young people do to improve the environment in their city?

Student: Young people should realise how important it is to recycle and follow zero waste to improve the environment on our planer planet.

Electronic assistant: How often do you sort the waste before throwing it away?

Student: In my family we try to sort the waste every time before throwing it away.

Electronic assistant: What things can be made from recycled materials?

Student: There are a lot of things that can be made of recycled materials: bags, books, playground equipment, tennis balls, clothes, etc.

Electronic assistant: Do you approve of the total ban on using plastic bags? Why yes/Why not?

Student: People should have a choice,but they should be aware of how dangerous plastic can be. We cannot ban plastic bags, but invent some new material that can be less harmful to the environment.

Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Приведем пример возможного диалога с машиной.

Electronic assistant: Hello. It is the electronic assistant of the Computer Club. Our aim is to promote computer skills and safe internet habits with children and teenagers. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous - you don’t have to give your name. So let’s get started.

Electronic assistant: How much time a day do you spend online?

Student: I usually spend 4-5 hours a day online. I use the Internet both on my computer and on my phone.

Electronic assistant: What do you use the Internet for?

Student: Well, in general I use it for various school projects. In the majority of cases I surf the Internet just for pleasure. I watch films, listen to music and read books.

Electronic assistant: What electronic gadget do you find the most useful and why?

Student: Speaking about gadget I'd choose a smartphone. It is the most convenient thing for me.I can keep everything necessary where, so it is every time at hand. All the books, songs, e-wallet,cards, photos,etc.

Electronic assistant: What do you do in Information Technology lessons in school?

Student: We learn how to use some basic programs like Word or Excel. Sometimes we also try to write simple programs.

Electronic assistant: What new computer skills would you like to learn if any?

Student: Firstly, I would like to improve my skills of searching for information. Secondly, learn a lot about web design and soft development.

Electronic assistant: What would you recommend to your friends to make their online activities as safe as possible?

Student: I’d say to him that he should always think about the secure system and antivirus programs on the computer. I would also recommend to this person to limit his time on the Internet and do not click on unknown links.

Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Расшифровка записи

Tapescript for Task 2

Electronic assistant: Hello! It’s the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about doing sports in our region. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How old are you?
Student: ________________________
Electronic assistant: How many times a week do you do sports?
Student:_________________________
Electronic assistant: What sport is the most popular with teenagers in your region?
Student: ________________________
Electronic assistant: What sports facilities are available in the place where you live?
Student: _________________________
Electronic assistant: Why do you think it is important to keep fit?
Student: ________________________
Electronic assistant: What would you advise a person who wants to keep fit?
Student: ________________________
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Пояснение . 1.  I'm fifteen years old.
2.  I do sports twice a week.
3.  I think that basketball is the most popular sport among teenagers in my region.
4.  There are two swimming pools and five basketball courts in my area.
5.  I think it is important to keep fit because it helps people live longer.
6.  If somebody wants to keep fit, I advise him or her to do exercises regularly and eat more fruit and vegetables.

Приведем пример возможного диалога с машиной.

Electronic assistant: How many lessons of PE(psychical education) do you have a week?

Student: I have three PE lessons a week.

Electronic assistant: What sport facilities do you have in your school?

Student: Speaking about sports facilities I’d say that we have a football pitch and three gyms.

Electronic assistant: What sport do you do regularly?

Student: Well, in general I would say that I go to the swimming pool every Wednesday, but I have recently taken up Pilates.

Electronic assistant: What winter sports are popular with you and your friends?

Student: Speaking about winter sports I’d say that there is a wide choice of them in the place where I live. We not only enjoy skiing and skating when it is not freezing cold, but also play hockey on our new ice rink.

Electronic assistant: would you like to do any extreme sports? Why? Why not?

Student:I would like to do some extreme sports. I think it can be a bit dangerous, but it will be exciting and unforgettable.

Electronic assistant: What would you recommend to a teenager who wants to be healthy and fit?

Student: I’d say to him that he should always think about benefits which he will obtain in the process of keeping fit. He should eat healthy food and do some sports regularly.

Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Приведем пример возможного диалога с машиной.

Electronic assistant: How many days a week do you go to school?

Student: I go to school 5 days a week. I don’t study on Saturdays.

Electronic assistant: When do you go to bed in the evening?

Student: I usually go to bed at 11 p.m. I usually have a lot of tasks to do and cannot fall asleep if something is not done.

Electronic assistant: How do you spend your mornings?

Student: I get up at 6.30 a.m., have a shower, have breakfast, read something, get dressed and go to school.

Electronic assistant: What means of transport do you use to get to school?

Student: My school is not far from my house. It usually takes me 1o minutes to get there on foot.

Electronic assistant: What do you usually have for lunch?

Student: I have lunch at home, so I eat only healthy home-made food like soup, salad, meat or fish with vegetables.

Electronic assistant: What would you recommend to a teenager who wants to stay fit and healthy?

Student: I think that proper sleep, regular exercises and healthy diet are really the best way to live.

Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation

Вы могли бы ответить так:

Electronic assistant: How many lessons do you usually have?

Student: I have six lessons four days a week .

Electronic assistant: What subject do you find the most difficult?

Student: It seems to me that literature is the most difficult subject for me because I don’t like writing essays.

Electronic assistant: What is your favourite week day? Why do you like it?

Student: My favourite week day is Friday, because we have only 4 lessons.

Electronic assistant: What sport facilities do you have in your school?

Student: In my school we have a gym and a football field.

Electronic assistant: Do you think school uniform is necessary or not? Why do you think so?

Student: In my opinion, school uniform shouldn’t be necessary because children should decide for themselves what they want to wear.

Electronic assistant: What would you recommend your friends do to improve their English?

Student: I would recommend them to hire a mentor because it’s the most effective way to improve English.

Вы могли бы ответить так:

Electronic assistant: How often do you go to the cinema?

Student: I usually go to the cinema once a month.

Electronic assistant: What kinds of films do you like most?

Student: In fact I like different kinds of films but thrillers and dramas are my favourite.

Electronic assistant: Why do you think many people prefer watching films at home?

Student: As far as I can tell such people don’t like watching movies with strangers and that is why they prefer watching them at home.

Electronic assistant: What do you like to do in your free time?

Student: I like playing football in my free time.

Electronic assistant: How can films in English help students improve their English?

Student: Watching films in English helps students get used to a foreign speech.

Electronic assistant: What film would you recommend your friend to watch? And why?

Student: I would recommend my friend to watch a film called «Titanic» because I think that plot of the movie is brilliant.

Вы могли бы ответить так:

Electronic assistant: What kind of books do you like to read?

Student: I like to read non-fiction books.

Electronic assistant: Who is your favorite writer?

Student: My favorite writer is Carl Sagan, an American astronomer, cosmologist and science popularizer.

Electronic assistant: How often do you borrow books from the library?

Student: I prefer to buy books but once a month I borrow one from the local library.

Electronic assistant: Why do you think teenagers are reading less and less now?

Student: It seems to me that teenagers read less because most of them spend time playing computer games.

Electronic assistant: How can reading English books help students improve their English?

Student: Reading English books can help students improve their English by increasing vocabulary.

Electronic assistant: What book would you recommend to your friend who wants to read something for pleasure? And why?

Student: I would recommend him to read a book called «Atlas Shrugged» which was written by Ayn Rand. It’s one of my favorite books and I’m sure that my friend will like it.

Вы могли бы ответить так:

Electronic assistant: Who usually does the shopping in your family?

Student: My mom does shopping in our family.

Electronic assistant: What can you buy in your nearest shopping center?

Student: You can buy all kinds of dairy products, fruits and vegetables.

Electronic assistant: How often do you usually go shopping?

Student: I usually go shopping once a month.

Electronic assistant: Why are shopping centers so popular nowadays?

Student: I think that they are so popular due to their convenience.

Electronic assistant: Why do some people hate shopping?

Student: In my opinion, some people hate shopping because they don’t like overcrowded places.

Electronic assistant: What time would you recommend that busy people should go shopping?

Student: I would recommend them go shopping in the morning before they go to work.

Вы могли бы ответить так:

Electronic assistant: How much free time do you have on week days?

Student: I usually have 2-3 hours of free time in the evening after I finish doing homework.

Electronic assistant: How do you and your friends usually spend your free time?

Student: My friends and I play football together.

Electronic assistant: Who do you prefer to spend your free time with?

Student: I prefer to spend free time with family and friends.

Electronic assistant: What afterschool activities do you take part in?

Student: I take part in playing football with my schoolmates.

Electronic assistant: Do you think everyone should find some time for doing sports? Why?

Student: In my opinion, every person should decide for himself whether he wants to do sport or not because we live in a society with a freedom of choice.

Electronic assistant: What hobby would you do if you had free time?

Student: I would start playing ice hockey.

Вы могли бы ответить так:

Electronic assistant: What is your favourite season?

Student: My favorite season is autumn.

Electronic assistant: Where do you usually spend your summer holidays?

Student: I usually spend my summer holidays at home with my family.

Electronic assistant: What do you like to do during your winter holidays?

Student: I like to go skiing during my winter holidays.

Electronic assistant: How often do you and your family travel?

Student: My family and I travel once in two years.

Electronic assistant: What type of transport do you find the most convenient?

Student: I think that underground trains are the most convenient.

Electronic assistant: What place in your country would you recommend to a foreign tourist to visit? Why?

Student: I would recommend them to visit Hermitage because it’s one of the most popular museums in the world.

Вы могли бы ответить так:

Electronic assistant: Where would you like to live  — in a big city or in the country?

Student: I would like to live in a big city because I believe that you have more career opportunities there.

Electronic assistant: What are the advantages of living in the country?

Student: Firstly, atmosphere in country is calm and peaceful; secondly, there are no strangers because all people are familiar with each other.

Electronic assistant: What is the main ecological problem in the place where you live?

Student: The main ecological problem is air pollution caused by factories and cars.

Electronic assistant: Do you and your friends care about ecological problems? Why?

Student: In fact, we ignore ecological problems because we believe that there is nothing that we can do to prevent it.

Electronic assistant: Have you ever taken part in any ecological projects at school?

Student: I have never taken part in ecological projects but I certainly would like to do it in the future.

Electronic assistant: What would you recommend to a person who wants to improve the ecological situation in his or her hometown?

Student: It seems to me that the most effective solution is to ask Government for help.