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Test 1 FAMILY LIFE
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
A British family has recently celebrated the birth of their 18th child. It was a girl and her brothers and sisters have welcomed their new sister. Her eldest brother is 26 and the parents already have two grandchildren. The family announced the birth of the child on their family website. They described the girl as “beautiful”. The family owns a bakery and hopes the children will take over the family business. It looks as if the era when the average British family would have only two or three children is over. In Britain there are more families with four children than anywhere else in Europe. Social scientists say that this is the result of immigration into the country of families from Asia and Africa.
Task 1.2
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 1.3
You are going to give a talk about relationship with friends. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
how people choose friends
why friends quarrel sometimes
what makes friendship so necessary to everybody You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 1.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is 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 household chores. 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?
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Electronic assistant: What family member are you?
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Electroni с assistant: What household chores do you do regularly?
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Electronic assistant: What technological devices do you use to help you with the household chores?
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Electronic assistant: Why do you think it is important to share household chores among family members?
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Electronic assistant: How would you advise to divide household chores among family members?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 2 APPEARANCE AND LOOKS
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
Everybody knows that our appearance matters in what people think about us. Appearance is important not only in a romantic relationship but also in politics. Appearance is not all about beauty. The moment we see a person our mind starts evaluating their personality according to their looks. What especially matters is the persons face. This means that the impression somebody’s face makes on others can cost the person his or her political career. When we vote for a candidate we think that we are weighing his or her personal qualities. In fact, we are examining their face. Research has shown that if a candidate’s appearance displays competence, power and leadership, but not beauty or good looks, it can cause a political victory or defeat. These findings are really important.
Task 1.2
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 1.3
You are going to give a talk about the appearance of famous models. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
what appearance of models you like
what makes some models more successful than others
why models can be a bad example for young people’s lifestyle
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 2.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what kind of appearance is popular among young people nowadays. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, lets get started.
Electronic assistant: How old are you?
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Electronic assistant: Are you male or female?
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Electronic assistant: What is your favourite item of clothing?
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Electronic assistant: What kind of shoes do you prefer?
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Electronic assistant: What do you think about using perfume every day?
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Electronic assistant: How do you feel about the choice of jewellery among young people?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 3 OCCUPATIONS AND HOBBIES
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
There are some very rare occupations that may seem strange to somebody while in reality they are interesting and even tasty. One such profession is a chocolate engineer. When you hear the word “engineer” what comes up in your mind is perhaps heavy machinery. A chocolate engineer does not have anything to do with either machinery or the heavy equipment industry. Chocolate engineers design chocolates. This profession is chosen by those who love designing things, have a good imagination and a good sense of taste. The job of a chocolate engineer is to create an assortment of delicious chocolate recipes. They taste their products first. Another tasty occupation is a tea taster. Such specialists are very important in the tea industry because tea must be examined for quality.
Task 3.2 You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 3.3
You are going to give a talk about a hobby of one of your parents, relatives or a person you know. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 3.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey We need to find out popular hobbies among young people. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: What professions do you find interesting?
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Electronic assistant: What school subjects meet your own life interests?
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Electronic assistant: What hobbies do your friends have?
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Electronic assistant: What hobbies appeal to you most of all?
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Electronic assistant: What is your own favourite hobby?
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Electronic assistant: Why do you enjoy the hobby of your choice?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 4 PURCHASES AND POCKET MONEY
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
Small children can understand money. They get the idea that in order to buy something you have to pay for it. Also, they know that in order to have money you have to earn it. Of course, kids can’t earn their own money yet and that is why parents start giving pocket money to their children at a certain age. Apart from fun, pocket money can be a great tool for teaching children the art of budgeting, saving money and setting goals. Besides, children can be taught how to donate small sums to charity. In other words, pocket money can be used to teach small children decision-making but children should not be paid for obeying their parents or for helping them about the house.
Task 4.2
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 4.3
You are going to give a talk about managing money. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
why managing your money is important
where your own money comes from
what goals of spending your money you set for yourself
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 4.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how internet shops are being used. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: Are you male or female?
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Electronic assistant: What do you know about buying things on the internet?
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Electronic assistant: Why do you think people use internet shops for purchasing food and goods?
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Electronic assistant: What do you think are the drawbacks of buying on the internet?
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Electronic assistant: What do people you know buy on the internet?
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Electronic assistant: If you had the chance to buy something on the internet, what would it be?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 5 EMAILING, TEXTING AND CHATTING
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
Mobile phones have become very popular and texting is taking the lead. In many situations sending text messages called SMS via the telephone is more preferable than emailing somebody. Unlike emails, SMS texts are delivered alerting the telephone owner to the arrival of a new message. Not many of us check their email on a regular basis while SMS texts have a sense of urgency and we must answer them at once. Besides, texting is used for personal contacts while emails are often the channel of business communication. A great advantage of SMS texts is that they can be sent from any location thanks to the mobile device in your pocket. You do not have to sit in front of a computer or carry a heavy laptop with you.
Task 5.2
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 5.3
You are going to give a talk about your mobile phone. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
how you got your mobile phone
what you find to be very useful in your mobile phone
what you like and don’t like about your mobile phone
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 5.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how you use internet social networks. 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 on average do you spend online?
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Electronic assistant: What social networks are your favourite?
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Electronic assistant: What makes the social network of your choice attractive to you?
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Electronic assistant: How does your social network fit in with your daily routine?
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Electronic assistant: How do you find friends in your social network?
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Electronic assistant: What functions of your social network do you use more than others?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Task 6
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
One of the oldest schools in the world is a school in China. It was organized in the year 143 BC and it was the first Chinese public school. Soon after that the building of the school was destroyed in a fire but the school was rebuilt a couple of years later. This was not the end for the tests of life for this school. The school was destroyed by wars many times and only ruins remained but each time it was rebuilt again and again. It survived hurricanes and earthquakes, blizzards and storms. In the twentieth century it was called a model for secondary schools nationwide. For many Chinese students it is a great honour to study at that school. Would you like to study in such a school?
Task 6.2 You are going to take part in a telephone survey You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 6.3
You are going to give a talk about your school holiday. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
why you like your holiday time
what the holiday of your dream is
what good holiday experience you have already had. You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 6.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how to make your school life more interesting for you. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: What grade are you in?
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Electronic assistant: How often do you come to school for extra-curricular activities?
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Electronic assistant: What kind of activities are available for students at school after the lessons?
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Electronic assistant: What activities offered by your school after the lessons do you find most interesting and useful?
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Electronic assistant: What activities offered by your school after the lessons are not to your liking?
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Electronic assistant: What can be done to make your school life after the lessons even better?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 7 CHOOSING A PROFESSION
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
The teaching profession has proved to be one of the most popular careers among school graduates in the UK. The choice was made out of 40 different professions on the list. About a third of the participants were interested in teaching. Other professions that generated interest included those of engineer, psychologist and artist. The medical profession was not as popular as last year and only 10% of those questioned expressed interest in being a doctor. Instead, journalism, police work and social service have risen in popularity. The girls’ preferences were teaching, psychology and social work while boys were more inclined to choose a technical walk of life. The majority of school leavers want to continue their studies in some way while some 10% will work.
Task 7.2
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 7.3.2
You are going to give a talk about the role of English in your future career. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
what professions require the knowledge of English
how English can be used in your future professional career
what you do to achieve a good command of English
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 7.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what professions are most popular among school students. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How do you assess your school performance in different subjects?
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Electronic assistant: What are your favourite school subjects?
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Electronic assistant: What are the professions of your parents?
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Electronic assistant: What professions are popular among your friends?
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Electronic assistant: Why do you think it is worthwhile to choose the profession of your dream?
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Electronic assistant: What do you need to do to be successful in the profession of your choice?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 8 RUSSIAN TRADITIONS
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
Traditional Russian souvenirs are popular all over the globe. The matryoshka is the best known gift from Russia. It is a set of painted wooden dolls of different sizes that are hidden one inside the other. In some rare cases there can be 50 dolls and even more. Traditionally these dolls are painted dressed in a Russian peasant dress with a headscarf. Khokhloma is another traditional Russian craft which originated in the 17th century near the city of Nizhny Novgorod. It is a style of painting on wooden dishes and on furniture. This beautiful and unique style can be recognized for its red and gold flowers on a dark background. Gzhel is yet another style of painting dishes and cups, clocks and lamps in blue and white.
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
You are going to give a talk about any tradition that you know in your family, your school, your country or elsewhere. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
what tradition seems to you more interesting than others and why
whether you know anything about where, when and how this tradition began
how the tradition of your choice is observed these days
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 8.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what traditions are known to young people. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: What do you think “a tradition” is?
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Electronic assistant: What traditions does your family have?
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Electronic assistant: What traditions of your parents and grandparents do you know about?
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Electronic assistant: What traditions are observed at your school?
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Electronic assistant: Which traditional event is your favourite?
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Electronic assistant: What traditions do you help to keep?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 9 TRAVELLING AND SIGHTSEEING
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
People who travel through the thick Brazilian jungle may arrive at a shocking place — a small American-style town with streets, houses, a police station and even a golf course. The difference is that here in the middle of the rainforest there are no people. Only monkeys jumping on the rooftops. The town was built in the ’20s
and its inhabitants abandoned it in the 1940s. The famous car maker Henry Ford bought this land and wanted to build a factory there to produce rubber for his cars. The workers were moved there from Michigan. The rules of life in the town were very strict and the workers did not like it. Besides, the rubber production was very slow and the project failed.
Task 9.2 You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 9.3
You are going to give a talk about visiting a foreign country. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
what foreign country would you like to visit and why
what preparations you need to make before you go
what you should bear in mind to make your stay abroad safe and interesting
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 9.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what the most popular travel routes for a holiday these days are. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: Where have you already travelled?
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Electronic assistant: How long do your trips usually last?
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Electronic assistant: What trip do you remember as the best one and why?
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Electronic assistant: What trips are described as very good by your friends?
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Electronic assistant: What place are you going to visit next time and why?
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Electronic assistant: What means of travel will you be using?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 10 FAMOUS PEOPLE
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
If you ask an adult about the most famous clown in the world, everyone will immediately remember their childhood and a circus arena with a comedian on it who can be both funny and sad. If you make a list of names then, perhaps, in the USA the entertainer called Bozo will be at the top of the list. One should know that more than one clown performed under that name. Many actors used to wear the same popular mask for their performance. There are popular clown names in different countries and the children admire their bright caps and baggy trousers, sense of humour, funny jokes, spectacular tricks and friendly personality. Nobody can imagine the circus without a clown making us laugh.
Task 10.2 You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 10.3
You are going to give a talk about a cult figure. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 10.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what famous names are most known to young people. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How important do you think it is to become famous?
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Electronic assistant: Which people achieve popularity among us?
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Electronic assistant: Why do some actors or actresses become famous while others do not?
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Electronic assistant: What makes a scientist famous?
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Electronic assistant: What brings fame to sportsmen?
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Electronic assistant: How can an ordinary person become famous?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 11 TRAVELLING
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
In the past, travelling was a very risky adventure. There were no roads. The transport was very primitive and slow. Many people travelled on foot and faced all sorts of dangers from wild beasts, bad weather and robbers. Only the bravest people dared to set out on a long journey. They preferred to travel in groups. Later travellers learned how to train four-footed animals like the horse or the camel and travelling became a little more comfortable. These days people travel in comfort and nearly every country in the world has a network of railways and air connections. If your business is very urgent you can travel by air and arrive at your destination in no time.
11.2 You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
11.3
You are going to give a talk about the most memorable travel of your life. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
what your destination was
what made your trip so memorable
who you shared your story with and what the reaction was
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 11.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what means of transport are preferable for you. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How many times a year do your relatives or friends travel to some distant places?
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Electronic assistant: What transport do they usually choose?
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Electronic assistant: What makes people prefer some kinds of transport to others?
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Electronic assistant: How much does the speed of travel matter for you?
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Electronic assistant: What does “a comfortable journey” mean for you?
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Electronic assistant: How do people entertain themselves on trains or planes?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 12 TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
It is true that many teenagers are carried away by taking selfies, listening to music, messaging or playing games. However, there are talented young people who create something useful and make life better for everyone. Thanks to the invention of a school student it is no longer necessary to wait for hours to charge one’s cell phone. This device was considered the best at an international fair of young scientists. You will agree with this decision of the selection board if you know that with this gadget a telephone can be charged in 20 to 30 seconds. It contains a lot of energy in a very small space. Besides, it can be recharged 10,000 cycles compared with 1,000 cycles for ordinary batteries.
12.2
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
12.3
You are going to give a talk about the good and bad that you see in modern technological devices. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
what modern technological devices you use
how often you use your most favourite gadgets
what good and harm modern technology can do
You have to talk continuously
Audioscript for Task 12.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what technological progress means for you personally. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: What modern gadgets do you know?
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Electronic assistant: What advanced technological devices have you been using lately?
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Electronic assistant: How does technological progress help you in your life?
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Electronic assistant: What piece of modern technology would you like to get as a present and why?
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Electronic assistant: What makes an electronic gadget useful for you?
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Electronic assistant: What should young people be mindful of when using electronic gadgets?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 13 GLOBAL PROBLEMS
Over the last 50 years the human population has increased nearly three times and as a result we have been using a lot more water than before. Besides, industrial waste has polluted much of the fresh water resources. Agriculture demands its share of water as well. This means that the water supply is decreasing. Less fresh water on the planet means not only thirst but also hunger. The reason is that human beings depend upon fish and animals for food. If fish and wildlife become extinct, we may face extinction ourselves. A debate is now going on about what causes the shortage of water. Global warming is factor number one. People from different cultures have to work together or face mutual destruction.
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 13.3
You are going to give a talk about ecologically friendly technologies of generating electricity. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
what ecologically friendly technologies of generating electricity you know
how important these ecologically friendly technologies are
whether your family tries to save energy and how
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 13.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out what you think about pollution. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How do you understand the phrase “environmental pollution”?
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Electronic assistant: What do you think causes environmental pollution?
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Electronic assistant: How do you think environmental pollution can be stopped?
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Electronic assistant: What can teenagers do to stop environmental pollution?
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Electronic assistant: What school projects do you know to make the environment cleaner?
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Electronic assistant: What did you do in the project to make the environment cleaner?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 14 MASS MEDIA
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
The mass media has changed over the last decades. The internet has become available and today it brings us the information of our choice at a great speed. The internet is now a platform for news, music, films, talk shows, sports events, advertising, trading, playing games and even doing business. The internet has made the rhythm of our life much faster than before. We now spend much less time sitting down and give more energy to switching over, telephoning, messaging, emailing, contacting, booking, registering, checking in and out. Thanks to the new mass media we keep up to date with news of all kind twenty-four hours a day. When the long-awaited moment to relax comes, we make the most of it in front of the computer again. This is especially true for the younger generation.
Task 14.2
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 14.3
You are going to give a talk about personal websites. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
about your or somebody else’s personal website
what makes you or somebody else create your own website
what rules it is important to have in mind for those who have their own website
You have to talk continuously
Audioscript for Task 14.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how young people use the internet these days. 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 use the internet on average?
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Electronic assistant: What are the purposes that you use the internet for?
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Electronic assistant: What kind of information do you get from the internet?
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Electronic assistant: How do you use the internet for your studies?
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Electronic assistant: How do you use the internet for entertainment?
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Electronic assistant: What role do internet social networks play in your life?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Test 15 HEALTH
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
Robots start to play an active role in the medical check-ups of patients. They can even do it at a distance if a patient is very far away from the hospital. Robotic technology is very important in telemedicine, but these days robots go one step further. They can now patrol hospital corridors and call on the rooms to check on patients’ health. After the examination of the patient, the robot can put all the results on record for the doctor to see and make further instructions to the medical staff. Medical robots look like a mobile cart with a video screen and medical monitoring equipment. The cart “knows” which way to go and which patients to monitor at a given time. This device frees the doctors’ time.
Task 15.2 You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions.
Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Task 15.3
You are going to give a talk about fitness training. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
what fitness groups you or your friends attend
what purposes of attending a fitness group you or your friends have in mind
the results of attending a fitness group by you or your friends
You have to talk continuously.
Audioscript for Task 15.2
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the Dolphin Sports Club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how health aware young people are. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous — you don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: How can you assess your own health?
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Electronic assistant: What do you do to keep fit?
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Electronic assistant: How much time a day do you spend outside?
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Electronic assistant: Can you describe your diet as healthy and why?
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Electronic assistant: How much time do you give a day to physical exercises?
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Electronic assistant: How do you deal with stress caused by studies?
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Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
