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Chris: I'm trying to talk Jan out of studying abroad next term.
Janet: That's a lost cause — you know Jan when she has her heart set on something...
What does Janet mean?
2) Chris won't be able to change Jan's mind.
3) Chris should try to get to know Jan better.
4) Jan probably doesn't want to study abroad.
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| 1 — What do you think of your new job? 2 — Did you know there's a golf club in town? 3 — I'd like some information about your fencing classes. 4 — I'd love to try snowboarding once in my life. | A — Certainly. What would you like to know? B — Really? Why's that? C — Never mind. D — To tell you the truth, it's quite difficult. E — That sounds like my kind of thing. |
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A. I'm afraid not. Fares go up after midnight - that's the law.
B. OK. That’ll be £18.50.
C. Look, I'm a bit short of money. Can you wait until I go to the cash machine over there? I went to the bank today, but I spent it all buying food for my birthday party tomorrow.
D. How much? You've got to be joking!
E. Just drop me off at the corner, by the supermarket.
F. Don't worry, all I want is my fare — but be quick. I've got to pick up another fare from the other side of town.
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ответа.
Liz: Would you like to come to Janet's surprise party tomorrow night?
Harry: I'm going to a concert tomorrow. I wish I could be two places at once.
What does Harry mean?
2) He'll change his plans at once.
3) He has saved a place for Janet.
4) He regrets that he can't go to the party.
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| 1 — Did I do something wrong? 2 — What should I do if they give me a present? 3 — Sorry about that. I didn't realise you were on the phone. 4 — Is it OK if I help myself? | A — If I were you, I'd smile and thank them. B — No, you'd better not. It's considered a bit rude. C — Yes, you should as a matter of fact. D — Don't worry about it. We can sort it out. E — It's OK. Come in and take a seat. |
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A. Are you asking me?
B. Well, you know me. I can always eat pizza or spaghetti.
C. I wonder what we should have for dinner this evening?
D. So I've noticed. You're putting on a little weight, aren't you?
E. Yes, I am. I really don't feel much like cooking, but the family must eat.
F. I know. Don't remind me! I'm starting a new diet the day after tomorrow.
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Betty: How did you learn about this lecture series?
Anna: Just through word of mouth.
What does Anna say about the lecture series?
2) There was an announcement about it on the radio.
3) Someone told her about it.
4) She read about it somewhere.
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| 1 — I haven't seen you for ages! 2 — How's the new job going? 3 — You're pretty good at presentations, aren't you? 4 — What are you busy with these days? | A — Not at all. Please do. B — Oh, not much. How about you? C — Yes, it's been a long time, hasn't it? D — Thanks. I've just done a course. E — Fine, thanks. It's really interesting. |
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A. Me too. I can't work when there are other people in the room with me. But sometimes if the work is hard, I want to be with my friend.
B. Yes, that's OK sometimes. And when you want to learn something, some vocabulary because that's sometimes boring.
C. Sometimes. If I have to write something, I like to be alone. What about you?
D. What do you mean?
E. Do you prefer to study alone?
F. You know, we can help each other, give each other some ideas.
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ответа.
Steve: Alice, what would you say if I told you that I asked a few more people to join our study group?
Alice: Oh, I wouldn't mind a bit
What does Alice mean?
2) Steve should have spoken to her before he asked anyone to join.
3) She doesn't care if a few others join their group.
4) She forgot to remind Steve of the last group meeting.
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| 1 — Why don't we stop for lunch now? 2 — Is there anything you don't eat? 3 — Pizza is a healthy choice, isn't it? 4 — Do you want to come to lunch on Sunday? | A — Yes, actually, I'm allergic to peanuts. B — Well, I'm not sure. Doesn't it contain a lot of fat? C — Yes, good idea. I'm all for it. D — Thanks, but can we make it another time? E — That's true. But the price is important, too. |
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A. Can you wait a few minutes? I have to finish this letter.
B. I said that it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?
C. Believe I will. Look for me near the rock garden.
D. I won't be too long. No more than ten minutes. Why don't you go on ahead and I'll meet you in the park.
E. What did you say?
F. Don't take too long. It would be a shame not to take advantage of such lovely weather.
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ответа.
Man: Traffic was so bad on the way to the airport that I almost missed my flight to London.
Woman: I could have told you that it would be.
What does the woman mean?
2) She was sure that the flight would be late.
3) She told the man to leave earlier.
4) She's just returned from London herself.
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| 1 — Oh dear, my computer's crashed again. 2 — Do you mind if I leave early tomorrow? 3 — Do you have a moment? 4 — I'm feeling a bit tired. Shall we have a coffee? | A — No problem. I'll bring it in tomorrow. B — OK, let's take a break. C — Actually, we have a lot of work to do. D — Sure, what's up? E — Well, let me help you. |
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A. Should I wait or come back later?
B. I don't see any problem. We should have it ready for you by three at the latest. But, better call before you come.
C. You will get it fixed today, won't you?
D. Hard to tell. Sometimes we can find the problem right away and sometimes it may take an hour or two.
E. How long do you think it'll take to fix it?
F. Suit yourself, but it's probably better to come back later.
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The Akha people
§ 1. High up in the mountains of southeast Asia, you can find the Akha hill tribes living in their traditional villages and farming the land.
§ 2. The history of the Akha people goes back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. They originally came from Tibet and have maintained the physical characteristics of that region, being fairly short and dark in complexion. Today, they live in small villages in the mountainous parts of China, Laos and northern Thailand. The Akha people are rich in culture, history and tradition. But they are also among the world's poorest people. Akha women remain remarkably strong and cheerful in the face of such a hard life. Akha men are brave and strong.
§ 3. The Akha have their own way of measuring time where one week lasts 12 days. Each village has its own leader or headman, and under his guidance people follow a code of behaviour known as the Akha Way. Thanks to the Akha Way, each person in these small communities knows their role in society. The men provide for their families by farming crops. They are also talented craftsmen. The women do spinning and weaving and make their own clothes. They wear colourfully decorated black shirts and skirts, and thick black leggings. Their headdresses are especially distinctive. As for the children, even though many of them don't attend school, they all know the names of every plant and animal in the forest. There is no written Akha language but the oral tradition is very rich.
§ 4. Akha villages all look quite similar. The bamboo houses with their thatched roofs stand on stilts (сваи) on the hillsides. Every village has two wooden frames that look like a doorway at its entrance and exit. These structures have spiritual significance and are called the 'spirit gates'. Artists cover the frames with carvings of both evil and smiling faces. This is to invite good spirits to enter the village and keep bad spirits out. Each summer the men build a swing in a public open space. Here the young children gather to play, but not just as a playground game — it is part of the yearly ceremony to honour dead ancestors.
§ 5. Sadly, the Akha Way is slowly disappearing from many villages. A growing number of tourists are visiting them and introducing a taste of Western culture. The women and girls only dress traditionally when there are tourists around in the hope they will buy souvenirs. Some Akha have even decided to take things a step further: they are leaving their villages to seek their fortunes in the big cities.
2) are some of the least wealthy in the world.
3) have a short history as a tribe.
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| 1 — What have you been up to lately? 2 — Have you bought the books I asked you for? 3 — Is there anything to do now? 4 — I'm a bit late, aren't I? | A — Relax for a while. B — I should think not. C — Nothing special. This and that. D — Oh, it's nothing. E — It's slipped my memory. |
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A. Have you got any tips for dealing with jet lag?
B. What do you think are good and bad sides of the job?
C. What kind of person makes a good flight attendant?
D. You obviously see the world for free, but at the same time it's probably the jet lag you do suffer a lot, that's quite bad.
E. I don't know exactly, but airlines usually look for someone who's outgoing, someone who can work quite well in a team.
F. There isn't really a cure for it. Just try and fight the jet lag. That's the best way.
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According to the writer, Harbin produces a spectacle every year that's like
§ 1. Imagine an entire town made up of spectacular buildings of multi-coloured ice. A town devoted to pleasure where you can ride in a horse-drawn carriage, go down ice slides (горки) and watch swimming events by an icy river. It sounds like a setting for a work of children's fiction, but this magical scene appears every January on an island just outside the Chinese city of Harbin.
§ 2. Winter in Harbin would be very boring indeed without its annual month-long Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Harbin has average temperatures of −16 °C at the time of the festival. So what better way to brighten up winter than with a colourful winter wonderland that recreates some of the world's most impressive architectural landmarks? It's possible to reproduce them using blocks of ice at Harbin because its winters, though freezing cold, are dry. There is a tradition of ice sculpture in the region that goes back hundreds of years and began with ice lantern (фонарь) artworks lit by candles.
§ 3. People who have been to the festival say the sculptures are most impressive at night, when they are lit by floodlights or from inside by clever use of LED (светодиодный) bulbs that change colour periodically. You can also appreciate the amazing detail of the snow sculptures better when there's no sunshine. If you want to see as many sculptures as possible, you should plan your trip for a few weeks into the festival. That's because by then the international snow-sculpting competition that is held during every festival is over and you can admire the creations in all their beauty.
§ 4. If you are more interested in physical activities than art, you'll still find plenty to amuse you at the festival. The event is well-known for the long snow slides that are incorporated into the designs of the ice buildings.
§ 5. Perhaps the most extreme event at the festival is the river swimming. Even setting up the event is a challenge. The organisers have to remove enough ice from the surface of the River Songhua to make a pool for the friendly competitions. The brave participants jump into the water wearing nothing but swimming costumes and caps, surrounded by spectators in winter hats, coats and gloves! Although the festival has become well-known enough to attract visitors from outside China, it's rare to see a non-local swimmer in the competitions. In northern China, however, there is a strong tradition of winter outdoor swimming, especially among the middle-aged and the elderly.
2) a place described in literature.
3) a town from the past.
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| 1 — Have you got the time? 2 — They say he's got married. 3 — I still can't make up my mind. 4 — Can I have a quarter of an hour or so to finish the letter? | A — You are losing time. B — Time flies. C — It's high time. D — OK, take your time. E — I'm afraid not. |
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A. Well, if that's the way it is, I'll have to take it.
B. Yes, sir. May I help you?
C. I'm afraid there's been a mistake. I only asked for a single room, not a suite.
D. I'm sorry, Mr. Davis, but we have only the suite available. Your request arrived too late to reserve a single. There's a large convention in town this week and we're full up.
E. I have a reservation for tonight. Tony Davis.
F. Just a moment, please, while I check. That is correct. You have a reservation for a three-room suite for tonight.
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| 1 — He hasn't been given a refund by the shop. 2 — Jim hasn't been promoted. 3 — Paul says he has an awful headache. 4 — They'll have to change their decision. | A — It was to be expected. B — Does he? C — What bad luck! D — But it isn't fair, is it? E — It was no bother. |
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A. We could go by boat. It's the most comfortable way to travel.
B. Yes, but I'm not sure about the best way to get there.
C. You're right. And if we book a cabin, we'll get a good night's sleep and we'll be as fresh as daisies when we get there.
D. Well, if we go by car it will take us two days. But it's cheaper than the plane.
E. Are we going to Jersey for my sister's wedding?
F. That's settled, then.
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| 1 — Haven't we met before? 2 — Do you think this disease is going to spread? 3 — Carrie's just told me about Nick's promotion. 4 — Did you lock the front door? | A — I think so, but I'd better make sure. B — I don't think so. C — I guess we could say that. D — I'm not surprised. E — There's nothing to it! |
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A. Oh, no! Can't you tell her?
B. Jamie, are you ready for Angie's party? You should be looking forward to it!
C. Oh, Jamiel You shouldn't be so shy. You should meet some new people — you know, try to be more sociable.
D. But I hate talking to strangers. I'd rather stay intonight, have a cup of tea and watch TV.
E. Why? I don't know any of Angie's friends.
F. That's fine by me, but you must call Angie and tell her.
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A. And what about the food?
B. Oh, beautiful. There were trips every day and they showed us all the local sights. There was so much history to see. You'd love it there, honestly.
C. It does sound good. And what about the surrounding area? Was that nice?
D. So, how was the holiday?
E. It was excellent. They freshly prepared it all in the hotel. They even served the bread rolls hot every morning with breakfast.
F. Oh, it was fantastic. They organised everything so well. As soon as we arrived at the airport, our courier met us and took us to the hotel.
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I didn't say you did. All I said was "It's been broken."
2) Their car was smashed.
3) Look! The bumper's been bent and a headlight's been smashed.
4) Well, don't look at me. I didn't break it.
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A. Well, actually they are a bit tight. Can I try the next size?
B. I'd like to try on a pair of those boots you have in the window.
C. I'm sorry but we've just sold them.
D. No, sorry. I mean the dark brown ones next to them. I'm size 6.
E. Do you mean the black ones over there?
F. Here you are. How do they feel?
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What is the main reason the writer gives for missing London?
§ 1. I was struggling to get by. I had just moved to Gloucester from London and had taken the first job that I was offered. I was barely earning enough to do my weekly shopping and I wished I had the money I used to make back in London. As I couldn't afford my own place, I had settled for my best friend's sofa, but the hard cushions and backaches had made me realise that, above all else, I longed for my old flat — my little peaceful place! I soon began to wonder if moving had been the right decision. That's when I heard a radio advert that changed my life...
§ 2. "Looking for your own place but worrying about the cost? Worry no more! You could live free for a year in the 'Enviro-House', one of Britain's first environmentally friendly homes. We're looking for a resident to live rent-free! For more details, visit www..." My friend had heard about this house and he thought that it would be very difficult to stick to an energy conserving routine. I should have considered this, or at least have been concerned about how many "guests' would actually pass through. But, as I sat on the painfully uncomfortable sofa, the only thing in my head were the words... "Live free, live free."
§ 3. I visited the website and entered the competition to become an 'eco-housemate'. I was one of three lucky finalists who had to battle it out for a place in the house live on local television. The other finalists were keen environmentalists with a passion for the issue, unlike me. I had never really given it much attention to be honest, as it was insignificant to me. I joked with the audience that the only way I was going to learn was if they sent me to the house! They agreed. As I walked through the front door of the house, I had worrying visions of living in a futuristic house, full of high-tech gadgets. I certainly wouldn't have been surprised to see a number of complex-looking machines. However, I was shocked to see the house was completely normal. In fact, it looked just like any other house. This eased my mind a bit, as I rarely find modern technology easy to understand, I prefer the simple life. The heating system, water supply and electricity all worked in exactly the same way as they would in any other house in the UK. The only difference was that the house used renewable sources of energy. Solar panels and small wind turbines were used to provide the hot water and electricity.
§ 4. My experiences in the house made me look at the way I had lived my life in the past and how I should live it in the future. For example, it's neither difficult nor time-consuming to recycle, as long as you make it part of your daily routine. I also changed my perspective on which energy sources to use. It's very simple to make those all-important changes we just need the motivation to make them.
2) Sharing a flat with his best friend.
3) Earning a higher salary.
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A. How do you like commuting to London every day? Don't you find it a strain?
B. I used to feel the same as you, but now I quite enjoy it.
C. It was awful at first, especially getting up before dawn. But it's bearable now that I am used to it.
D. In the morning I just sit in comfort and read the papers and on the way home at night I relax or have a nap, or chat with friends.
E. Don't you think it's a waste of time to spend three hours sitting in a train every day?
F. How do you pass the time?
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What was the last thing the writer would do to ensure Bobbie arrived for dinner?
§ 1. I want to tell you about my old friend Bobbie Cardew. If you're a recent acquaintance of Bobbie's, you'll probably be surprised to hear that there was a time when he was known for having a weak memory. In the days when first knew him Bobbie Cardew was the most unreliable person you could ever imagine. If I invited him to come and have dinner with me, I had to go to all sorts of trouble. I used to post him a letter at the beginning of the week, and then the day before send him a telegram, and a phone call on the day itself.
§ 2. One day Bobbie did something I would never have expected. He fell in love, got married — full of excitement, as if it were the greatest fun in the world — and then began to find out things.
§ 3. Her name was Mary Anthony. She was a hospital nurse. When Bobbie Smashed himself up playing polo she was there in the hospital taking care of him. No sooner was he up and about again than they were busy making wedding plans. A real case of love at first sight They took a flat and settled down. I was in and out of the place a good deal. Everything appeared to be running along as Smoothly as you could want. Mary seemed to think Bobbie the greatest thing on earth and Bobbie seemed to think the same about her.
§ 4. But now we come to the incident of the Quiet Dinner, which is when things began to happen. I met Bobbie in the street one day and he asked me to come back to dinner at his flat. When we got there I was amazed at how lovely Mary looked. She had her red-gold hair piled up on her head with a diamond tiara in it and was wearing a really beautiful dress. No wonder, I thought, that Bobbie liked married life. "Hello, dear," he said. "I've brought Reggie home for a bit of dinner." Mary stared at him as if she had never seen him before. Then she turned scarlet. Then she turned white as a sheet of paper. Then she gave a little laugh, before finally recovering herself. After that she was all right. She talked a lot at dinner, teased Bobbie and played tunes for us on the piano afterwards, as if she hadn't a care in the world. But I had seen her face at the beginning, and I knew that she was working hard to keep herself in hand and not scream. At the very earliest moment I made my excuses and got away.
§ 5. When I met Bobbie at the club next day he seemed glad to have someone to talk to."Do you know how long I've been married?" he said "About a year, isn't it?" "Not about a year," he said sadly. "Yesterday was the anniversary of the wedding. I'd arranged to take Mary to the theatre. She particularly wanted to hear Caruso sing. I had a ticket for the box in my pocket. You know, all through dinner I had some vague idea that there was something I'd forgotten, but I couldn't think what."
2) He would send him a telegram.
3) He would write him a letter.
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A. What exactly is the matter?
B. How strangel You've got the receipt, haven't you?
C. I'm phoning about a television I bought from you last week. I'm afraid there is something wrong with it.
D. When I switched it on the first time the picture was fine but there was no sound. I turned it off and checked the aerial. Then I turned it on again and this time the sound was all right, but there was no picture.
E. Yes, but isn't it disgraceful to sell things that don't work properly?
F. Don't worry. Such things do happen. I'll send you the technician to have a look at it as soon as he's finished with a customer.
2) CADBEF
3) CBEFAD
4) CFADBE
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Why does the writer describe Holly as a 'middle-aged woman'?
§ 1. Holly Sinclair arrives at the north London restaurant where she and I are to have lunch. She looks exactly what she is: a 21-year-old who, thanks to three number-one hit songs, a millionaire husband and blossoming acting career, is having the time of her life. Once she opens her mouth, however, you realise that the person inside her body is actually a middle-aged woman.
§ 2. She has recently acted in three quite different roles that truly caught her imagination. Her three number-one hits have brought her a big measure of artistic freedom, and she intends to make full use of it. "I don't have to do things for the sake of them. It means I can wait a while, find the right things. I've got the time to go out and find out about life, observe people and dynamic situations that help me in my work. Ultimately, I'm only ever going to do the things that interest me, that I feel I can do something with. Even if I'm offered a blockbuster, it may not be right at the time, or benefit me."
§ 3. Naturally, Holly Sinclair knew what she wanted in life from an unusually early age — and that, whether she cares to admit it or not, was fame and fortune. At 12, she left Swindon, where her father worked as a builder, and moved to London. Once there, she boarded with her great aunt and uncle while attending the Oldham Theatre School. Three years later, her debut single, "Like Me" became the first of her three number-one hits (she holds the record for being the youngest singer to achieve such a feat). It was not, she says, very hard to leave her parents and three young brothers. She wasn't even particularly homesick. "I wanted to study and I didn't want to stay where I was. I wanted more, I was just very ambitious. I don't know where it came from." After she became famous, most of the time she was rather alone. Her schedule left little time for being a teenager.
§ 4. Then she met her pop-star husband, Freddy Frinton. After their first date, Freddy sent her a silver Ferrari full of roses, in spite of the fact that Holly couldn't drive (the car has since been sold, because Sinclair prefers to drive herself around in a small family car). Then they got married in a Las Vegas wedding chapel, with no family and no rings.
§ 5. She spends her money on CDs and DVDs and going out. The only thing she really wants is a fast car. But then, she wonders whether she can't get another year or two out of her old car first. "Money's never been a big part of my life. Freddy and I never have conversations about money. Maybe we would if we were very poor." She still looks as composed as a waxwork model. Does she feel young or old for her age?"Not old exactly, but when I get together with friends, I see a difference in our personalities. Sometimes I get angry with myself that I've done too much, that I haven't saved anything. I mean, what could possibly make me excited?' Holly is smiling brightly, but it sounds assad and as empty as anything I have ever heard.
2) Holly behaves like an older and more sensible person.
3) Holly has much more money than most young people.
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A. I think of nothing else, actually I've got an appointment with Personnel tomorrow, so that might make a difference.
B. So, how are things at work?
C. Dreadful, to be honest! I feel as if I am going to end up having a nervous breakdown!
D. How will that help?
E. Well, I'll have the chance to talk about the problems in my department. They might listen. On the other hand, they might not
F. is it as bad as that? Have you had any more thoughts about leaving them?
2) BCDEAF
3) BADCEF
4) BCFADE
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What did the writer realise about the route he was given?
§ 1. I started as a paperboy when I was 11. The route covered the richest neighbourhood in town filled with grand mansions. This sounded like a desirable post, when it was presented to me by the route manager, Mr McTivity, but of course mansions have the longest driveways and widest lawns, so it took many minutes to deliver each paper. And papers weighed a ton back then.
§ 2. During my route, I would devote a good length of time to asking myself "what if" — what I would do if I could make myself invisible or if I could hypnotise everyone in the world. Then I might move on to consider unanswerable questions. How do migrating birds know which bird to follow? And how could we be sure that we all saw the same colours?
§ 3. In those days, I was hardly worried by the problems of the real world, so the combination of long walks, fresh air and being alone on my route let me slip easily into my own private thoughts and fantasies. But there was a price to pay for my absent-mindedness. I would suddenly realise that I couldn't remember any of the last 47 houses I had visited. I didn't know if I had left a paper, or instead just walked up to the door, stood for a moment like a mechanical robot and turned round and walked away again. It is not easy to describe the sense of self-disappointment that comes with reaching the end of your route and finding that there are sixteen undelivered papers in your bag and you don't have the least idea to whom they should have gone. Mr McTivity would not be amused if he found out. There was only one way to find the solution to this. So I spent much of my early years first walking an enormous newspaper route and then revisiting large parts of it — sometimes twice!
§ 4. As if delivering papers seven days a week weren't enough, you also had to collect the subscription (подписка) money. There wasn't a more unpleasant task than this. But in particular, the moment that filled me with dread was collecting from Mrs Vandermeister. Mrs Vandermeister was 70 years old, possibly 80. She was very small, forgetful and practically deaf.
§ 5. Getting money from her was a nightmare, if I rang the doorbell at 15-second intervals for an hour and 10 minutes, eventually she would realise someone was at the door. "Now who the heck is that?" she would shout to herself, and begin the long process of getting from her chair to the front door, which was just twenty-five feet away. When eventually she came to the door, it would take an extra half-hour to convince her that I was not a murderer. When she finally opened the door, she was always alarmed to find me standing there. "Oh, Billy, you gave me a start!" she'd say. "It's nice of you to pop by." After I reminded her why I was there, there would be another long pause while she went off to find her purse. She would return half an hour later to ask how much again. There would be another detour to kitchen, and finally the announcement that she didn't have that much cash and I'd have to call again another time.
2) He would have to work for a man he disliked.
3) It wasn't as good as he had been told it was.
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A. Oh, yes. l know this place very well. I used to spend summers there when I was younger. A typical French fishing village.
B. The place seems to have been ruined by tourists, doesn't it? In my day, it was a sweet quiet place. .
C. I don't know anything about a fishing village. There certainly were a lot of luxury yachts on the harbour front but their owners didn't seem to be fishing for anything other than attention.
D. Where did you spend August this year, Henry?
E. I went to St. Tropez on the French Riviera with some friends. We stayed at a campsite just outside the town.
F. We enjoyed ourselves very much and it's the main thing.
2) DBACEF
3) DEACBF
4) DEBACF
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Why was Mary surprised when her mother comforted her?
§ 1. At the beginning of the 20th century mothering was thought to be an uncomplicated business. Working-class mothers knew their job: to feed, clothe, house their children and teach them to behave. The middle and upper classes paid some attention to childrearing fashions, but the task of motherhood was largely delegated to a nanny or a nursemaid or both. Mothers convinced themselves that nanny would do a better job as she would be less emotionally involved. "Nanny was my life. She was my authority,' explained Mary Lutyens. "Mother was a goddess. It was unthinkable that a goddess should bath me.'
§ 2. Mary was brought up by her much loved nanny, Louisa Seath. The children's world revolved around the nursery, tucked away on the top floor far from their parents. As a child, Mary was much closer to Nanny Seath than to her mother. Mary couldn't have borne the shame' if her mother had seen her without clothes and when at fifteen, she was sick in front of her, she was "terribly ashamed" and amazed that her mother could hold her head without appearing to be disgusted. Nanny had always been the one who comforted her and nursed her when she was ill. The best nannies compensated for a mother's shortcomings, provided an extra shoulder to cry on and gave the mother freedom to develop interests beyond her family circle. Although Mary's memory of her mother is far from the fairytale aproned and rosy-cheeked provider of meals, she worshipped her all the same. Mrs Lutyens inspired her children with her own love of literature and as they grew older they became closer. On the other hand, Helena Wright, the eminent gynaecologist, remained bitterly cynical of her mother who had been more bound up in her social life and charitable works than in her children. "To me you were merely a shadow, she writes to her mother, "a shadow with three characteristics: you were always "busy' and you were either ill or worried. Nurse Minter was our chief companion... Why didn't you get to know your children a little?'
§ 3. In working-class families there was no such division of labour: children were left entirely to mother. In the early years of the 20th century, there was no talk of stimulating play or entertaining or amusing children. Children were left to their own devices and by the age of six or seven were expected to look after themselves and, when not at school, run errands (быть на посылках) for the family. Ideally, they kept out of the way, bothering grown-ups as little as possible.
2) She had expected her mother to be disgusted.
3) She wanted her nanny to look after her.
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Don't worry. I was going to have them cleaned anyway.
2) Shall I have to clean the carpets?
3) Will you clear the papers off the table?
4) Your brakes are damaged.
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A. I see you are off on another trip, Pete?
B. That's a bit short.
C. That's the problem. I can only spend three days there because I have to be back for the company's annual general meeting on the fourth.
D. Oh, that sounds exciting. Will you be staying there long?
E. I'm going to Japan to negotiate a big sales deal.
F. I agree. But I'm very worried about how I'll cope with the negotiations if I'm tired after flying.
2) AEDCBF
3) AEDBFC
4) AECBFD
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Nothing could please me more.
2) You are hard to please, aren't you?
3) Would you, please, move out of the way?
4) Would you like to stay with us over the weekend?
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A. I bought this watch from you last week and I've been having a few problems with it.
B. Let me see. Oh, yes. We have had some problems with this brand. Would you like me to replace it with a similar model?
C. Can I help you, sir?
D. What seems to be the trouble?
E. Well, the shop assistant said the watch was waterproof, but when I wore it at the Swimming pool it just filled with water.
F. I think I'd rather have my money back, actually.
2) CAEBFD
3) CEDABF
4) CADEBF
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A. Don't you remember? It broke down just before we got married and it was in the
garage for a whole week.
B. What? You mean, sell my sports car? Nevert
C. That's right, but, it's a very good car, and I never have any trouble with it.
D. I tell you this is a wonderful car. lt always starts first time!
E. Tom, why don't we get a small family car?
F. But it's expensive to run and it's old. You bought it long before I met you.
2) ECFBDA
3) ECADFB
4) EBFCAD
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ответа.
Carl: Professor Fuller’s class seems pretty interesting.
Liz: I couldn’t agree more.
What does Liz mean?
2) She doesn’t know Professor Fuller.
3) She agrees with Carl’s remark.
4) She doesn’t understand Carl’s remark.
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| 1. Do you mind if I call you? 2. We’re going to the beach for a week. 3. Can I cry on your shoulder? 4. Professor Collins has extended the deadline for our essays to Thursday. | A. That sounds like a lot of fun! B. Of course not. Don’t hesitate. C. That’s a load off my mind. D. Of course. What’s the matter? E. My pleasure.
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2) 1B2A3D4C
3) 1D2E3A4B
4) 1B2E3C4D
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A. No need to worry about that either. The advantage of living and working in a foreign country is that you learn the language quickly.
B. True, but the trouble with that is more pressure and stress. A big disadvantage of the position I’ve been offered is that I’ll have too much to do.
C. I suppose so... Another problem with this job offer is that I’ll need to improve my French — and fast!
D. No wonder! One good thing about it is the higher salary. It’s basically a promotion.
E. Come on, one of the best things about you is how you respond to a challenge.
F. You know, I’m seriously thinking of taking this job in Paris.
2) EFCDAB
3) FDBECA
4) FCADEB
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ответа.
Liz: I wonder where Mike is.
James: He’ll show up as soon as the work is done, I bet.
What does James say about Mike?
2) He went to a show instead of going to work.
3) He can show them how to do the work.
4) He’ll probably work late today.
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| 1. Was your journey tiring? 2. l’m terribly sorry for being late. 3. Hi Peter, what hâve you been up to? 4. How much coffee do we have? | A. Nothing much. B. None at ail. C. Forget it. D. Not at all. E. I didn’t know that.
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3) 1D2CЗА4B
4) 1B2EЗА4D
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A. Well, last уеаr we gave out leaflets informing the students about the benefits of taking regular exercise and eating properly.
B. What a great idea! That way we could get the message across more effectively and raise money for charity as well!
C. It’s health and fitness week at school next month. What do you think we should do to raise awareness?
D. I know, but I think we need something more effective.
E. I'm not sure that would work either. Why don't we set up a fun run instead?
F. Well, perhaps we could have experts come in and give a talk or something?
2) AFBDCE
3) CEDABF
4) CADFEB
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ответа.
Man: Do you still like country music?
Woman: Can’t get enough of it!
What does the woman say about country music?
2) She doesn’t listen to it very often.
3) She once liked it, but she’s heard enough.
4) She enjoys it very much.
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| 1. Thank you so much for all your help. I couldn’t hâve done it without you. 2. I’m working really hard for my exam at the moment. 3. l’m really sorry that I lost your dictionary. 4. Are you interested in science? | A. How’s it going? B. Never mind. It can’t be helped. C. Not really. D. I couldn’t agréé more. E. You’re welcome, but it was nothing really.
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3) 1C2BЗА4D
4) 1E2A3B4C
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A. No, not really. It grew naturally from what I used to do as a hobby — which was racing motorbikes.
B. About five years. Dad helped me buy the garage first, then we got the bikes to rent out. It’s a holiday resort, and we do quite well.
C. What do you hâve to spend money on now?
D. Have you always wanted to get into this business?
E. Well, there are the repair and maintenance costs — they’re quite high. And we pay for advertising space in the local and national press in the summer, but that’s worth every penny.
F. How long have you been in business?
2) CADEFB
3) CEFADB
4) DAFBCE
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| 1. What do you like tea or coffee? 2. Shall I carry the bag for you? 3. What about going to the circus? 4. Will you translate this passage for me? | A. Agreed. B. Either will do. C. It sounds great. D. That will be helpful. E. Not sure I’ll be able to.
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3) 1B2A3D4E
4) 1D2AЗЕ4C
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A. I don’t know, Darren. You’ve got to take some exercise...
B. Walking is not exercise.
C. Well, I play football.
D. About twice a year... in the garden with the kids!
E. A good long walk is a fantastic exercise.
F. And I do yoga on Monday mornings, dance classes on Tuesdays, aerobics on Thursdays, and I go jogging every Sunday. You never walk anywhere.
2) AFBCDE
3) FEBCDA
4) FBEACD
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| 1. Let’s meet at 7, shall we? 2. Please send my love to your mother. 3. Can I use your laptop? 4. Do you mind if we stay for another week? | A. Never mind. B. Yes, no problem. C. I don’t mind it at all. D. Certainly I will. E. Agreed.
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3) 1E2DЗВ4C
4) 1E2B3A4C
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A. I’m looking for the А917 to Crail. I’ve been driving round for ages, but I haven’t seen a sign.
B. Where are you trying to get to?
C. Excuse me! I’m lost...
D. A917.
E. Well, you’re heading the wrong way. Turn round... oh, no, there’s no need really... just go left... I mean right... Just keep going and you’ll see a sign... What was the road number?
F. Hmmm. I don’t remember the number, but that’ll take you to Crail all right.
2) CBAEDF
3) CADEFB
4) ADCEBF
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| 1. Could you pass me the pepper, please? 2. Excuse my back. 3. I am sorry I have overslept. 4. Thank you very much. | A. Never mind. B. Not at all. C. That’s no excuse. D. Here you are. E. That’s all right.
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3) 1D2EЗС4B
4) 1B2AЗЕ4C
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A. Hello. Is that Ms Neville?
B. Could I speak to her, please?
C. I’m afraid she’s not taking any calls. Would you care to leave a message?
D. I’ll give her your message.
E. This is Jason Green, National Westminster Bank. Would she phone me when she’s free?
F. She’s in a meeting at the moment.
2) AECDBF
3) AFBCED
4) ACBFED
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