Задание № 24465
Study the advertisement.
You are considering celebrating your birthday at a restaurant and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- location
- music choice
- price per person
- discounts
You have 20 seconds to ask each questions.
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Комментарий:
Where is your hotel located?
Do we have oportunity to choose the music?
What is the price for one person?
Does your restaurant provide any discounts?
Ответ:
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Шпаргалка по заданию 2 (Вопросы)
Where does ……. start? What is the starting point
of the (cruise/ excursion)?
Is ……. available? Are (plural noun) available?
What courses are available at your school?
How long is …..? How long does (the tour) last?
How often is/are …….?
How often do (the flights) leave? How often do
(buses) leave?
How often are the excursions?
7) Way to …/ directions to…./ the
best way to get there
How can I get to….?
What is the best way to get there?
When does your (shop) open AND CLOSE?
When do you work? What are your opening
hours? When is (the club) open?
9) Discounts/ Price reductions
Do you have discounts for (students/ groups)? Are
discounts for (students/ groups) available? Are
there any discounts for ….?
10) distance from the city centre
How far is (the hotel) from the city centre?
11) Entrance fee,
Ticket price,
price for one
price per hour
How much is the entrance fee? How much does
the entrance cost? How much is the ticket? How
much does a ticket cost?
How much is a ticket for one person?
How much is one hour? How much does one hour
cost?
How much does tuition cost? How much is the
tuition?
What facilities does the hotel offer? What
facilities do you offer? What facilities are there?
What facilities are available at the hotel?
14) If …… is included/ if ….. are
included
Is …. included into the price? Are …. included
into the price?
Where is …… located/ situated?
16) Online booking/ advance
booking/ online reservation
Is online booking (online reservation) possible? Is
advance reservation possible? Is it possible to
book online/ in advance?
17) double single room price (per
night)
How much is a double/single room per night?
18) price of a three-week course
How much is a three-week course?
Is it possible to get a refund for the ticket if I miss
the concert?
20) Possible accommodation
What kind of accommodation do you offer?
21) Photo permission/ taking pictures
Is taking pictures allowed? Is it allowed to take
photos (during the tour/ excursion)?
Is there a minimum age for this film/show? Is
there any age restriction for this performance?
23) Instructor’s help
Instructors available
Is it possible to get an instructor’s help? Is an
instructor’s help available?
Are instructors available (at the pool)?
When does the event take place? When is the
event?
25) Number of actors/ participants/
students in a group
How many (actors/ participants/ students) are
there (in the group)?
26) Availability of costumes
What costumes are available (for the actors)?
What transport can I take to get to the ….? What
transport can I use to get to the …? How can I get
to the ….?
28) Excursion time
Excursion times
What time is the excursion? When does the
excursion start?
When do excursions start?
Are there any special exhibitions now? What
special exhibitions are there at the moment?
30) If translation into English is
available
Is translation into English available?
How many stops does the bus/ train make?
32) Number of … (shops, boutiques)
Is it possible to book (an excursion) by phone/ on
the phone?
34) Size of the (garden, pool, ….)
35) Size of the/a group
Number of students in a group
Number of people involved
How big is the/a group?
How many students are there in the /a group?
How many people are involved in the
organization?
36) If there is a food court
Is free parking available? Is there free parking (at
your hotel)?
38) Special clothes
Special clothes available
Are any special clothes needed (for the classes)?
Do I need to bring any special clothes?
Are there any special clothes available?
Do you have any evening classes? Are there any
evening classes available?
What do I need to do to become a member of your
(organization/ club)? What should be done to
become a member of your (organization)?
What does being a member of your organization
involve?
What tasks are suggested to the members? What
tasks do you suggest to the participants?
Is there any payment needed?
43) If breakfast/ lunch is included
If meals are included
Is breakfast/ lunch included?
Are meals included?
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Study the advertisement.
You are considering visiting the coffee room and you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out the following:
1) price list
2) discounts
3) online booking
4) diversity of desserts
You have 20 seconds to ask each question.
Спрятать пояснение
Пояснение.
You could ask following questions:
1) How can I get a price list?
2) Do you have any discounts?
3) Can I book a table online?
4) What desserts do you have?
Вопросы должны быть грамматически верными. Избегайте необоснованных пауз в речи, верно расставляйте ударения, правильно используйте интонацию, не нарушайте нормы произношения слов.
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sauna |
Is there a sauna |
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discounts for |
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departure dates |
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travel time |
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return ticket |
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discounts for |
Do you offer any |
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buying the |
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breakdance |
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tuition fee |
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course location |
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duration of the |
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special |
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evening |
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visiting |
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location of the museum |
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special offers |
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number of exhibitions |
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working hours |
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tickets for kids |
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staying one night at the hotel |
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local museums and theatres |
Are there any |
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special offers |
What special |
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number of available rooms |
How many rooms |
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quality of the staff |
What is the |
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if they have TV in hotel rooms |
Is there a TV in |
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car washing services |
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working hours |
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if they have a discount card |
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recommendations |
Can you give any |
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number of clients per day |
How many clients |
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time they need to wash the car |
How much time do |
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the real estate agency |
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location of the agency |
Where is the agency located? |
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services they provide |
What services do you provide? |
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if they work at weekends |
Do you work at weekends? |
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competitive advantages |
What competitive advantages do you possess? |
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if they provide any guarantees |
Do you provide any guarantees? |
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visiting the coffee |
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special offers |
What special |
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discounts for regular customers |
Are there any discounts for regular customers? |
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most popular coffee |
What is the most popular coffee? |
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if they have a parking lot |
Do you have a parking lot? |
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free Wi-Fi |
Is there access to free Wi-Fi? |
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visiting the gift shop |
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if they have gifts for anniversary |
Are there any gifts for anniversary? |
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availability |
Are discount |
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size |
What is the size of the shop? |
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if |
Do you have lunch hours? |
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website |
Is there a website of your shop? |
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considering to buy ipad |
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the amount of internal memory |
What is the amount of internal memory of the ipad? |
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if |
Do you provide a free delivery service? |
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if |
Are there any special offers? |
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advantages |
What advantages does that device have? |
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if |
Do you have the ipad in black color? |
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visiting the Cesky Krumlov city |
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the most popular sights of the city |
What are the most popular sights of the city? |
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price |
How much does the trip for the family of three cost? |
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recommendations |
Do you have any recommendations? |
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services |
What services do you provide during the trip? |
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number |
How many people are going to be in the trip? |
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visiting London |
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location of the museum |
Where is the museum located? |
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discounts |
Are there any discounts for children? |
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working |
What are the working hours? |
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the |
What is the most popular exhibit in the musuem? |
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tours that they have |
What kind of tours do you have? |
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buying the tablet |
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functions of the device |
What functions does that device have? |
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battery |
How long is the battery life? |
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discount |
Do you have a discount on the tablet? |
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things |
What else do I get in the kit? |
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online booking service |
Do you provide the online booking service? |
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visiting Natural |
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working hours |
What are the working hours of the museum? |
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number |
How many exhibitions are available? |
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services |
What services do you provide? |
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if |
Do you have free internet access? |
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if |
Is it possible to buy tickets online? |
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buying a laptop |
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if you can get a discount card |
Do you have a discount card? |
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full |
What |
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warranty |
Is |
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advantages |
What |
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if |
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going to the sushi bar |
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working hours |
What are the working hours of the sushi bar? |
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special |
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if |
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location of the restaurant |
Where |
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discounts |
What |
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visiting |
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available exhibitions |
What exhibitions are available at the |
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duration of the tour |
How long does the tour last? |
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if they are open at weekends |
Are you open at weekends? |
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if they provide the multilingual guide |
Do you provide the multilingual |
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contact information |
How can I contact you? |
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real estate |
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if there special offers |
Are there any special offers? |
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all services that he provides |
What services do you provide? |
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online consulting service |
Do you have an online consulting |
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duration of the meeting |
How long does the meeting last? |
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number of clients per day |
How many clients per day do you have? |
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using an |
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services that they provide |
What services do you provide? |
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if you can get a discount card |
Can I get a discount card? |
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if they work at weekends |
Do you work at weekends? |
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number of clients per day |
How many clients per day do you serve? |
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guarantees they provide |
Do you provide any guarantees? |
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buying the |
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warranty period |
How long is the warranty period for this |
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if you can buy the printer online |
Can I buy the printer online? |
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discount for regular customers |
Are there any discounts for regular |
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full characteristics of the device |
What are the full characteristics of the |
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advantages of the printer |
What are the advantages of the printer? |
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visiting the |
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working hours |
What are the working hours of the shop? |
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if they have a website |
Do you have a website? |
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if it hurts during the process |
Does it hurt during the process? |
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number of temporary tattoos |
How many temporary tattoos do you offer? |
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average price |
What is the average price for the |
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buying a |
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if there are extra wheels in the kit |
Are there extra wheels in the kit? |
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a free delivery service |
Do you provide a free delivery service? |
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country producer |
What is the country of origin of the |
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availability of other colors of the |
What other colors of the skateboard are |
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warranty period |
How long does the warranty period last? |
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buying a TV |
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if they take credit cards |
Do you take credit cards? |
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screen size |
What is the screen size of the TV? |
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if the TV has Wi-Fi access |
Does the TV have Wi-Fi access? |
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advantages of the device over the others |
What are the advantages of this device |
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delivery time |
How long does the delivery take? |
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staying one |
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if they have available rooms |
Do you have available rooms? |
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services they provide |
What services do you provide? |
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sights nearby the hotel |
Are there any sights nearby the hotel? |
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special offers |
What special offers do you have? |
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discount for regular |
Are there any discounts for regular |
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staying three nights at the hotel |
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free internet |
Is there free internet at the hotel? |
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entertainments that |
What entertainments |
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if they take credit |
Do you take credit |
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location of the hotel |
Where is the hotel |
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discount for inviting |
Is there a discount |
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visiting the barber shop |
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working hours |
What |
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location |
Where |
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number of clients per |
How |
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discount for regular |
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contact information |
How can I contact you? |
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visiting the restaurant |
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location of the restaurant |
Where |
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free Wi-Fi access |
Do |
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special dishes |
What |
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if you can reserve a |
Can |
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if they have Russian |
Is there |
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visiting Alla Scala theater |
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current performances |
What |
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tickets price |
How |
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location of the |
Where is the theater located? |
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if you can go backstage |
Can I go backstage? |
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if they have an |
Do you have an online |
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study in France for three months — attend a dance |
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dance school address |
What’s the dance school address? |
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the hours of opening |
What time does the |
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the three-month |
How much does the |
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the rate for young |
What prices do you |
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the possibility of |
Is it possible to |
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visiting Universal Studios while travelling to |
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working hours |
What are the working hours of Universal Studios? |
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ticket cost for a |
How much do the |
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discounts on the |
Are there any |
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chance to meet famous |
Is there a chance to |
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getting to Universal |
How can I get to |
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Going on a trip to the mountains |
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departure dates |
What are the departure dates of the trip to the mountains? |
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duration of the trip |
How long does the |
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size of the group |
What is the size of |
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accommodation |
What kind of accommodation do you |
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price |
How much does the |
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buying some flowers in a boutique |
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location |
Where is the flower boutique located? |
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opening hours |
What are the working |
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kinds of flowers in |
What kinds of flowers |
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if they sell pot |
Do you sell pot |
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discounts for big |
Do you have discounts |
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buying the appliance (a kitchen unit) |
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price |
How much does the appliance cost? |
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if one can buy it |
Can I buy it online? |
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number of functions |
How many functions |
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guarantee period |
What is guarantee |
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recipe book to go |
Does the recipe book |
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buying the recipe book |
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if it’s a paperback edition |
Is this a paperback edition? |
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number of |
How many |
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vegetarian dishes |
Does the book cover |
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the price |
How much does the |
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audio version of the |
Is there an audio |
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You are going to buy cakes |
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types of cakes on sale |
What types of cakes |
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cakes with fresh |
Have you got cakes |
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weight |
How much does the |
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price |
What is the price of the |
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delivery |
Do you provide |
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joining the Chess Club |
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activities |
What activities are available in the club? |
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training courses |
What training courses do you offer? |
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membership fee |
What is the |
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location |
Where is the chess |
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getting to the place |
How can I get get to |
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having your birthday party in this new café |
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having a birthday party in this café |
Is it possible to have a birthday party |
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number of guests you |
How many guests can I |
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kinds of pizza served |
What kinds of pizza |
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music and dancing |
Is dance floor with |
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getting to the café |
How can I get to the |
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considering having a holiday by the lake |
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location |
Where is the lake located? |
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accommodation |
What kind of |
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fishing |
Is fishing allowed on |
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price for a week for |
How much does it cost |
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group discounts |
Are there any |
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considering renting bicycles |
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location |
Where is the rental located? |
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opening hours |
What are the opening |
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rental price of |
What are the rental |
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discounts for |
Are there any |
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possibility of |
Is it possible to |
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You |
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departure dates |
What are the departure dates of the trip to Japan? |
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travel time |
What is the |
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return ticket price |
How much does |
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discounts for |
Are there any |
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buying the ticket |
Can I buy the |
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Celebrating |
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Location |
Where is the |
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Music choice |
Is there a music |
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Catering service |
Do you offer |
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Price per person |
What is the |
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Discounts for students |
Are there any |
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Sending |
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Price per kilo |
What is the |
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Length of |
How long does |
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If any documents |
Are any |
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The least busy hours |
What are the |
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If mailing boxes |
Are mailing |
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Starting place |
What is the |
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Price per one |
What is the |
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If translation |
Is translation |
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Number of stops |
How many stops |
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Booking by phone |
Can I book a |
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Joining |
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Membership |
How can I become |
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Tasks suggested |
What tasks do |
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If there is |
Is there any |
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Special clothes |
Are special |
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Number of people |
How many people |
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Visiting |
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Location |
Where is the |
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Opening hours |
What are the |
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Price per hour |
What is the |
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Size of the pool |
How big is the swimming |
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Instructor’s |
Is instructor’s |
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Taking |
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Tuition fee |
What is the |
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Course location |
Where is the |
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Duration of the |
How long will |
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Special clothes |
Do I need any |
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Evening classes |
Are evening |
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Visit |
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Transport to the museum |
What transport can I use to get to the museum? |
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Excursion time |
What time do |
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Ticket price |
How much does |
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Special |
Do you offer |
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Discounts for |
Are there any |
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Visiting |
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Opening hours |
What are the opening hours of the mall? |
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Ways to get to the |
How can I get to |
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If there is a |
Is there a food |
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Number of |
How many |
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Free parking |
Is there free |
ВАРИАНТ 1
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
The first human carrying flight technology was the hot air balloon. While unmanned balloons have been around in some form for thousands of years, the first flight with people aboard was in 1782. The large balloon on top is called an “envelope”. It holds hot air created by a heat source known a burner. The burner creates an open flame by burning a mix of propane and air. Hot air balloons are capable of floating because the hot air inside the envelope has a lower density than the colder air outside. The top of the balloon usually has a vent which allows the pilot to control the speed of ascent or descent. Passengers typically stand in a basket beneath the envelope. While most envelopes have a standard balloon shape, others are designed to look like animals, cartoon characters and other fun objects.
Task 2. Study the advertisement. You are considering celebrating your birthday at a restaurant and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- location
- music choice
- price per person
- discounts for students
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Future Career Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss his future career. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: What two school subjects are the most important for your future job?
Student: _________________________________________
Interviewer: What job would you like to have in the future?
Student: _________________________________________
Interviewer: Do your relatives approve of your career choice?
Student: __________________________________________
Interviewer: What job did you use to like when you were younger?
Student: __________________________________________
Interviewer: Would you like to follow in your parents’ footsteps in choosing a career? Why?
Student: __________________________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for the interview!
Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Types of Shopping” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages (1-2) of the two types of shopping;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two types of shopping;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which type of shopping you would prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
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ВАРИАНТ 2
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Many lands that had once been swamps were drained or filled in. There are different reasons why people drained swamplands. Some were drained to fight diseases caused by insects that lived in them. Because swamps were considered unpleasant places in which to live and harmful to health, many people thought that unless they were drained the land was worthless.
Other swamps were drained to make new land. As the population grew and more land was needed, people drained swamps or filled them to make room for more farms and factories, more roads and airports.
Few people thought that it might be harmful to get rid of swamps. As swamps disappeared, other things happened. There were both more floods and more droughts than before. There were also more fires, for swamps had acted as firebreaks. Hunters noticed that there was less wild game. Wild life that once lived in the swamps was dying out, because it had no place to live.
Task 2. Study the advertisement. You are going to visit a natural history museum and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- opening hours
- special exhibitions
- transport to the museum
- ticket price
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Holidays and Celebrations Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss holidays and celebrations in Russia. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: What public holidays are celebrated in Russia?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: What is your favourite public holiday? Why?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: Do you like public celebrations? Why?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: How did you celebrate last Christmas?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: Where would you like to spend the best New Year holidays in your life? Why?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for the interview!
Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Best Ways of Sightseeing” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages and disadvantages (1-2) of the two ways of sightseeing;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two ways of sightseeing;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which way of sightseeing you prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
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ВАРИАНТ 3
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
People have always told stories and legends to explain natural, but mysterious, occurrences such as the Northern Lights. The Vikings believed the Northern Lights were caused by the shining weapons of warriors. The Alaskan people thought the lights were the souls of salmon, deer and other animals. The Indians told the stories of giants living in the North and thought the lights were their torches.
The Northern Lights are actually caused by electrons from solar winds. They are attracted to the poles by the magnetic fields found there. They mix with gases in the atmosphere, which causes the gases to glow. The Northern Lights are most visible in the far north. They are typically green, purple, red or blue.
Task 2. Study the advertisement. You are considering renting a bike and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- location of rentals
- documents accepted
- price per hour
- opening hours
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s School Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss school uniform. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: Do you have to wear school uniform?
Student: ___________________________________________
Interviewer: Why is it important to wear school uniform? Why?
Student: ___________________________________________
Interviewer: What clothes do you usually wear to school?
Student: ___________________________________________
Interviewer: Did your parents use to wear school uniform in the past?
Student: ___________________________________________
Interviewer: Should all school students wear uniform in the future? Why?
Student: ___________________________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for the interview!
Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Best Places to Live for a Teenager” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages (1-2) of the two places for living;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two places for living;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which place for living you would prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
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ВАРИАНТ 4
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Japan is an island nation in East Asia, located in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Asian continent. Japan comprises the four main islands in addition to numerous smaller islands. Tokyo is the country’s capital and largest city. Mountains dominate Japan’s landscape, covering 75 to 80 per cent of the country. Historically, the mountains were barriers to transportation, limiting the economic development of isolated areas. However, with the development of tunnels, bridges, and air transportation in the modern era, the mountains are no longer an obstacle. The Japanese have long celebrated the beauty of their mountains in art and literature, and today many mountain areas are preserved in national parks. Most of Japan’s people live on plains and lowlands found mainly along the lower courses of the country’s major rivers, on the lowest slopes of mountain ranges, and along the sea coast. This concentration of people makes Japan one of the world’s most crowded countries.
Task 2. Study the advertisement. You are considering buying a new smartphone and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- price
- battery life
- image and video quality
- number of cameras
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s Languages Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss foreign languages. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: Do you like studying foreign languages? Why?
Student: _____________________________________
Interviewer: Why is it important to speak a foreign language?
Student: _____________________________________
Interviewer: How can you improve your language skills?
Student: _____________________________________
Interviewer: Could you speak English when you were five?
Student: ______________________________________
Interviewer: What foreign language would you like to learn in the future? Why?
Student: ______________________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for the interview!
Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Zoos” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages (1-2) of zoos;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of zoos;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – should zoos exist in the future and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
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ВАРИАНТ 5
Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Since ancient times, humans have loved and cherished cats as their pets. Today more than 80 million cats reside in US homes, with an estimated three cats for every dog on the planet. Yet there is still a lot we don’t know about our feline friends – including what they think of their owners. After observing pet cats for several years, scientists have come to an intriguing conclusion: cats don’t really understand people the way dogs do. They tend to feel it is they who own their masters, not vice versa. On the contrary, dogs perceive people as being very different from themselves. As soon as they see a human, they change their behaviour. The way a dog plays with a human is completely different from the way it plays with a dog. Cats are independent creatures and they can easily change their owner without changing their habits.
Task 2. Study the advertisement. You are considering going on a bus tour and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:
- price for a person
- audio guide in English
- starting point
- duration of the tour
Task 3. You are going to give an interview. You have to answer five questions. Give full answers to the questions (2-3 sentences). Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Tapescript for Task 3
Interviewer: Hello everybody! It’s IT Channel. Our guest today is a teenager from Russia and we are going to discuss the Internet. We’d like to know our guest’s point of view on this issue. Please answer five questions. So, let’s get started.
Interviewer: How often do you use the Internet?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: What do you usually use the Internet for?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: Can the Internet be dangerous? Why?
Student: _______________________________________
Interviewer: Did you use the Internet for studying last year?
Student: ________________________________________
Interviewer: Would you like to study online instead of attending classes at school?
Student: ________________________________________
Interviewer: Thank you very much for the interview!
Task 4. Imagine that you are doing a project “Ways of Spending Leisure Time” together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to tell the friend about the photos:
- explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantagesc(1-2) of the two ways of spending leisure time;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two ways of spending leisure time;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which way of spending your leisure time you would prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (2-3 sentences for each item of the plan, 12–15 sentences total). You have to talk continuously.
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Age restriction |
Is there a minimum/any age restriction (for this film)? |
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Availability of smth |
Is smth available? |
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Courses available |
What courses are available at your school? |
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Directions to the hotel/gym |
How can I get to your hotel? |
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Discounts for groups/party reductions |
Are there any discounts for groups? |
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Discounts for students |
Are there any discounts for students? |
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Distance from the city center |
How far is the (hotel) from the city center? |
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Duration of the course/tour |
How long is the course/tour?/ How long does the course/tour last? |
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Entrance fee |
What is the entrance fee? How much is the ticket? How much does (…) cost? |
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Hotel facilities |
What facilities are available at the hotel? |
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If breakfast included |
Is breakfast included into the price? |
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Location of the hotel/gym/club |
Where is the hotel/gym/club situated/located? |
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Online (advance) reservation/booking |
Can I book a ticket online (in advance)? |
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Opening hours |
When is the club open? |
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Photo permission/taking pictures |
Is it allowed to take pictures during the tour? |
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Possible accommodation |
What kind of accommodation do you offer? |
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Double/single room price per night |
What is the double/single room price per night? |
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Price of a three-week course |
How much is a three-week course? How much do I have to pay for a three-week course? |
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Refund for a ticket |
Can I get a refund for the ticket if I miss the concert? |
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Автор: Малахова Юлия Олеговна.