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.
Making weather forecasts is hard, complicated, scientific work. 70 per cent of its success depends on the accurate analysis of air pressure. Areas of pressure up to 9 kilometers above the Earth are measured by computers. Devices also record the vertical movement of air that can cause clouds, rain and snow. If the air goes down towards the Earth, it destroys the clouds and we can enjoy the blue sky. A front in the atmosphere is another important factor for predicting the weather. The fronts may stretch for thousands of kilometers and can be clearly seen from space. It's interesting that cold fronts move faster that warm ones.
Task 2
Electronic assistant: How old are you?
Electronic assistant: Do you do your morning exercises regularly? Why, or why not?
Electronic assistant: What sport facilities does your school have?
Electronic assistant: What sports are popular with your friends?
Electronic assistant: Why more and more people starting to do sport?
Electronic assistant: What would you recommend to a teenager to help them stay fit and healthy?
Task 3
Remember to say:
● what kind of books you enjoy reading;
● where you usually get books to read;
● what book would be your desert island choice and why.
ВАШ ВОЗМОЖНЫЙ ОТВЕТ:
Reading books gives a lot of joy and positive emotions. Nowadays, people can’t imagine their lives without reading books.
I like adventure books most of all. Although, sometimes I like to read detective stories too.
As a rule, I download my books from the Internet and I read them on my e-book reader. If my parents or friends give me a printed book as a present or I just borrow one to read, I read that also.
I think that my "desert island" book of choice would be “Mysterious Island” by Jules Verne. This book is about travelers on a desert island. I guess I would learn a lot of useful things from it, like how to survive on an island without many things in civilization that people got used to. There are a lot of examples of bravery and friendship as well, which is important to keep one's spirits high.
That’s all I wanted to say.
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.
Scientists have long been working on new orbital technologies for growing plants. They tried to grow different plants on the International Space Station. Then the plants were sent back to the Earth for further study. This year, for the first time, astronauts could eat green leaves grown in space. Space farming is extremely important for the future space missions planned to Mars because it gives fresh food and vitamins. The new plant growing system is very smart. It informs humans when the plants need water. Special sensors measure the thickness of the leaves. If they become too thin, detectors send signals. This technology helps save water in space and grow a good harvest.
Task 2
Electronic assistant: What time do you usually come back from school?
Electronic assistant: How much time does it take you to do your homework?
Electronic assistant: What are your Sundays like?
Electronic assistant: Which chores do you do at home to help your parents?
Electronic assistant: What chores would you like to delegate to a home robot?
Electronic assistant: What advice would you give to a teenager who hates cleaning his room?
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Task 3
Remember to say:
● why, in the era of TV and the Internet, radio is still very popular with some people;
● what kind of radio programmes young people usually listen to;
● whether you would like to work for a radio station; why / why not.
ВАШ ВОЗМОЖНЫЙ ОТВЕТ:
Listening to the radio gives a lot of joy and positive emotions. People still listen to the radio in this era of TV and the Internet.
I think that radio is still popular because you can listen to it while you are on your way somewhere. When we are driving to, say, St. Petersburg or to our friends’ dacha we are also listening to a radio.
As far as I know, different hit parades are popular among young people. Personally, I like hit parades on “Like FM”. One of my friends listens to audio books on another station. Another friend of mine listens to analytical programs on “Business FM”. He is going to become a financial analyst.
As for me, I would like to try to work at a radio station. I’ve seen many movies where the main characters worked as DJs or hosts at a radio station. So I’d like to try it out. I am sure I would make a good host. It must be very interesting and exciting.
That’s all I wanted to say.
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