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Task 1

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.

Today it is hard to imagine Moscow being dark at night. Yet, the central streets of the city became bright only in 1730. Before then, Muscovites had to keep candles burning in the windows for passers-by. Most people also carried individual oil lamps when they walked late. During the summer months, candles and oil lamps were not allowed because of the risk of fire. Later, gas lanterns appeared. They were rather effective but the real progress started later, with electric lamps. 448 electric lamps were fixed in the center of Moscow a century ago. At present, Moscow has a modern system of street lights with electronic control.

Task 2

You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer the six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.

 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: I am 16 years old.

 Electronic assistant: What holidays do you have at school?
Student: As a matter of fact, we have four main holidays. They are Summer, Autumn or Fall, Winter and Spring holidays.

 Electronic assistant: What holiday is your favourite? Why?
Student: Actually, I like summer holidays most of all. First of all, they are longer than others, almost three months. I love the summer heat a lot. So, it makes the holidays even more pleasant.

 Electronic assistant: How much time on average do you spend online a day when you are on holiday?
Student: I guess that it’s the same amount of time that I usually spend, around 2 hours daily.

 Electronic assistant: What would you recommend to a teenager who feels bored during the holidays?
Student: Personally, I would recommend to a bored teen going to watch a movie. It really helps. He can also start doing something that he never had time for. Last summer I started doing sport, weightlifting. The holidays were a great opportunity for it.

 Electronic assistant: What do you usually do during your holidays?
Student: Usually, I do many things on my holidays. I have my workout every day. I have some quality time with my friends. I read different books, go rollerblading and bicycling. I also travel. Every summer my parents take me to some new places.

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

Task 3

You are going to give a talk about learning English. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (10-12 sentences).

Remember to say:

● how long you have been learning English;

● why most Russian students learn English at school;

● what you use English out of the classroom for.

You have to talk continuously.