You have 10 seconds to check your answers. (Pause 10 seconds.)

Part 1

Task A1-A8

 

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions A1-A8, circle the best answer (1, 2 or 3). You will hear each recording twice.

Now we are ready to start.

 

A1 You hear part of a game show.  

  What kind of prize will Julie get if she wins the game? (читается вместе с заданиями)

 

1. a cash bonus covering a six-day trip to China

2. a journey abroad and a money prize

3. a set of travel bags worth $30,000

 

Game Show Host: Thank you, thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Today's contestant, Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is hoping to win our grand prize. Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you must answer all four of the bonus questions correctly. All of the statements are true or false. If a statement is false, make it true by giving the correct information. If you get all of them right you’ll win an all expenses paid, six-day vacation to China and $3,000 cash. That will definitely come in handy during your trip. Yes, Julie, if you win, you pack your bags, and we’ll pack your wallet. If you don’t, you go home with our consolation prize: a fine set of encyclopedias on home repairs. Remember, when the buzzer goes off, you must give your answer. Are you ready?

Julie: I'm ready.

 

Now listen again

A2 You overhear a conversation between a man and a woman.

  Why is the man angry with his sister?

 

1. She has exceeded her credit card limit.

2. She cannot control her shopping habits.

3. She wants him to pay off her credit card bill.

 

Man: Hi, Sis. I just came over to drop off the DVDs and... hey, where did you get all this stuff?

Woman: I bought it. So, what do you think of my new entertainment center? And the widescreen TV, and my new DVD player. Here, let me show you my stereo.

Man: You didn't borrow money from mom and dad again, did you?

Woman: Of course not. I got it with my student credit card! Listen. Having a credit card helps you control spending, and even buy things that you can't pay with cash... Did I tell you we now have digital cable? Oh, and here's your birthday present. A new MP3 player...

  Man: Ah, I don't want to hear it. How does having a student credit card control spending? It sounds like you've spent yourself into a hole. And the interest rates of student credit cards are usually sky-high.

Woman: Ah. The credit card has a credit limit...and I know I can spend $ 5000 more!

Man: Oh, I've heard enough. And how in the world are you going to pay off your credit card bill?

Woman: Um, with my birthday money. It's coming up in a week.

Man: Hey, that’s not enough! Am I supposed to pay off your bills? Let's sit down and talk about how you're going to pay things back, and maybe we can get out of this mess. That's the least I can do.

Woman: Ok. Ok.

 

Now listen again

 

A3 You hear a man talking about his travel experience.

      What has he learnt to do?

 

1. resist the merchants’ attempts to make him buy something

2. find marketplaces in town where the prices are low

3. usea very effective bargaining strategy

In the first city I visited, I traveled downtown by bus to have dinner and then went out to visit some of the local sights and buy some souvenirs. You know, the markets there are amazingly colourful places,full of tempting sights and smells and sounds. I was surprised at the number of people selling their goods in different marketplaces, and I quickly figured out the custom of haggling over the price before you buy something. And even if you feel you're getting a good deal, you might try walking away from the merchant, and there IS the chance that the shop owner will call you back and even lower the price more in an attempt to get you to purchase something.

 

Now listen again

 

A4 You hear a radio report.

  Who is it intended for?

 

1.  drivers going southward

2.  road crew working on I 15

3.  passengers flying south

 

This is Sky Control from Channel 11 News, flying south over the valley and reporting to you live. For those of you heading south on I-15 on your commute home from work, expect some delays around the 15 Interchange. Road crews are making repairs on the left lane, so commuters should be prepared to shift over to the right. This bottleneck appears to clear up at around Charlottesville. You should expect such delays at least until the end of the week unless road crews work round-the-clock. It seems it’s better to fly south.

 

Now listen again

A5 You hear part of a talk show.

  According to the speaker, the decisive factor in a successful recording of a song is to

 

1. perform it frequently in front of the audience.

2. get a perfect combination of its lyrics and melody.

3. hire experienced musicians to play it.

Fortunately, I hired a very organized producer, and I learned a lot from him. He had a time schedule, he knew exactly how he wanted the song to go, the exact drum pattern, the exact tone of the guitar... Yet, as for the preparation for a CD project, I think the number one thing is to know how you want to sing your song. Any composition you plan to record, you should really have it played as many times as possible, not just in band rehearsals, even if you hired experienced session musicians. And all the other things - lyrics, phrasing, melody, chords - will always come. It really matters when, in a live situation, friends can give honest feedback, and you can see how the crowd responds to certain songs. So it's best to go into the studio with a song that you're confident about; that you'll be satisfied with. Because once it's recorded, that's it.

 

Now listen again

A6 You hear part of a radio programme.

  The man’s professional interest lies in shooting

1. fashion models.

2. movie celebrities.

3. children in motion.

 

I started out shooting models' and actors' headshots in 1984 – back in the days of film and darkroom. Later, I assisted my first wife on her architectural assignments. Then my cousin, a photographic stylist, suggested making kid's portraits the way fashion was being shot in the 80's – in-studio but candid and loose, with lots of leaping and hopping. That’s how KidCapers Studio was born. As a result I have developed my own manner based on the unaffectedness and sincerity of my young models. Throughout my career lots of people have shared their experience with me. They all worked in different kinds of photography, shooting movie celebrities, athletes, fashion shows, etc., and I took away a little from each one and applied it to my own work with still camera. I strongly believe in "cross-training". If you're a people shooter, learn from a flower or a product shooter. If you're a sports shooter, learn from a studio shooter. And so on.

Now listen again

 

A7 You overhear a conversation in a pub between two friends, Sam and Henry.

   What has Henry failed to do?

 

1. tell his wife the truth about the mishap in their house

2.    save his wife’s manuscript from being destroyed by hot water

3.    repair the damage caused by his friends’ irresponsible behaviour

Sam: Henry, what happened?

Henry: Well, I had some of the guys over Friday night to watch a basketball game on TV, but one of them got all excited, started waving his arms, and accidentally knocked over my wife's 250-year old Chinese porcelain vase given by her grandma, and broke it beyond repair. 

Sam: Oh, no. Did you try to find a similar one?

Henry: Hum… No chance… If it had only been that...

Sam: Oh, there's more?

Henry: Yeah, you see, the water from the vase spilled all over the manuscript of a book my wife has been writing for two years. And so one of the guys had the bright idea of drying the pages by the fire but a spark must have blown out and burned the manuscript to a crisp. It was an absolute nightmare.

Sam: Oh, wow. You’re in hot water now. Did you tell your wife the truth?

Henry: There was not even a slim chance of escape.

 

Now listen again

A8 You hear part of a radio programme.

  The speaker says that the authors who wrote for the Anonymity issue were

 

1 initially against some of the rules set by the editors.

2 asked to come up with articles on challenging topics.

3 unwilling to reveal their name and social position.

 

I was a co-editor for the Cultural Art Magazine for several years. The editorial team was mostly artists, photographers, designers and academics, and we would give each issue a different theme, such as Living, Freedom, Money or Anonymity. In the Anonymity issue we wanted to explore the idea that social position and making a name is an obsession in the art world. We decided to test it by designing an issue with no names on the art works or texts, and see the response. It was hard to get people want to contribute their art work and texts because of this - though they finally got the point in the end. We wanted to get away from the idea that many people (including ourselves) check the name on a piece of art before deciding if they like it or not.

Now listen again

This is the end of the task

 

Part 2

Task B1-B8

You will hear an interview with a man talking about his first experience in paint-on-glass animation. For questions В1-В 8, complete the sentences by writing a word or a phrase that you hear (of no more than 17 symbols) in the spaces provided. You will hear the recording twice.

 

Now we are ready to start.

Part 3

Task B9-B14

You will hear 6 people talking about animal rights. For questions В 9- В 14, choose from the list A-G, the statement which best conveys what each speaker is talking about. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.   You will hear the recording twice. Write your answers in the corresponding boxes in the table. You now have 30 seconds in which to look at the questions.

Now we are ready to start.

Speaker 1

All animals including humans have hunted one another for food since time began. No, I myself could never kill an animal for sport or out of cruelty, but I live in a cold state and a fur coat keeps me warm. It’s common knowledge that the ability to adapt and use our natural resources contributes to the technological advance of society. Nature was one of the primary resources which protected people while we were still in less developed stages of civilization. I honestly don’t believe that much of the world would have survived had they said, “I can’t kill this animal for warmth. I would rather freeze and die during the snowstorm.”

Speaker 2

If the leather is collected from a cow that is already being slaughtered for food, I think we should not waste any of it; of course, it should be used. I have no idea what happens to the cows from India which is the country that worships them and considers them sacred. Do you know if they can use a dead cow for leather? Because if they can do that, why don’t we do the same with other animals if we want to use their skins so much. I think all animal liberation groups will support me.

 

Speaker 3

I’m glad most people agree that those large fur coats for fashion are a horrible waste. But why does it stop there? We no longer need the hides of animals to survive the winter; there are many materials for jackets we can use now that do the job wonderfully. If fluffy is all you want, there are plenty of synthetic alternatives. There is no honor in having "real fur" for your fluffy costume. I do agree that at one time, furs and animal skins were necessary for survival. However, that day has passed. It doesn’t make sense any more.

                                                                                                                            

Speaker 4

 Honestly, I have leather items because I personally really like the way the belts look. My wallet was a gift from my grandma, and I love my grandma. The coats were also gifts from my parents, and then the shoes. I agree that it’s bad that animals have to go through pain when they are killed, but I’ve never been an animal person who walks around thinking about what he’s wearing. I just put it on and go. I’m extremely easily distracted and things like that get pushed out of my mind well before I start thinking about them.

 

Speaker 5

Well, I never used to think about the animals until I was exposed to the truth of cruelty. Honestly, I really don’t believe that it is okay to torture animals, at least not while there are alternatives. What gives us the right to kill and take the skins of animals and use them as we please? I really don’t feel there are too many people who look at what manufacturers do to those creatures, and don’t shudder, a little, somewhere in their heart. Have some compassion people! Think of all your adorable cats and dogs being skinned alive and then see how you feel.

Speaker 6

I feel that using animals for essential clothing is okay, but simply to wear some ridiculous coat which is a complete and utter waste of extremely valuable animal resources is not alright. Yeah, killing minks and chinchillas or other animals solely for the purpose of making impractical furry decorations is something I would love to see stopped. You will probably throw away the thing in a year or two when it goes out of fashion. In fact, there is no way to put a correct answer to this because everybody has his or her own system of values. I just feel that wearing something that took 200 animals in order to create … well … is wasteful.

 

Part 4

Task A9-A15

 

You will hear an interview with Todd, talking on the radio about his listening website. For questions A9 – A15, circle the best answer 1, 2 or 3. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 50 seconds in which to look at the questions.

Now we are ready to start.

Part 1

Task A1-A8

 

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions A1-A8, circle the best answer (1, 2 or 3). You will hear each recording twice.

Now we are ready to start.

 

A1 You hear part of a game show.  

  What kind of prize will Julie get if she wins the game? (читается вместе с заданиями)

 

1. a cash bonus covering a six-day trip to China

2. a journey abroad and a money prize

3. a set of travel bags worth $30,000

 

Game Show Host: Thank you, thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Today's contestant, Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is hoping to win our grand prize. Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you must answer all four of the bonus questions correctly. All of the statements are true or false. If a statement is false, make it true by giving the correct information. If you get all of them right you’ll win an all expenses paid, six-day vacation to China and $3,000 cash. That will definitely come in handy during your trip. Yes, Julie, if you win, you pack your bags, and we’ll pack your wallet. If you don’t, you go home with our consolation prize: a fine set of encyclopedias on home repairs. Remember, when the buzzer goes off, you must give your answer. Are you ready?

Julie: I'm ready.

 

Now listen again

A2 You overhear a conversation between a man and a woman.

  Why is the man angry with his sister?

 

1. She has exceeded her credit card limit.

2. She cannot control her shopping habits.

3. She wants him to pay off her credit card bill.

 

Man: Hi, Sis. I just came over to drop off the DVDs and... hey, where did you get all this stuff?

Woman: I bought it. So, what do you think of my new entertainment center? And the widescreen TV, and my new DVD player. Here, let me show you my stereo.

Man: You didn't borrow money from mom and dad again, did you?

Woman: Of course not. I got it with my student credit card! Listen. Having a credit card helps you control spending, and even buy things that you can't pay with cash... Did I tell you we now have digital cable? Oh, and here's your birthday present. A new MP3 player...

  Man: Ah, I don't want to hear it. How does having a student credit card control spending? It sounds like you've spent yourself into a hole. And the interest rates of student credit cards are usually sky-high.

Woman: Ah. The credit card has a credit limit...and I know I can spend $ 5000 more!

Man: Oh, I've heard enough. And how in the world are you going to pay off your credit card bill?

Woman: Um, with my birthday money. It's coming up in a week.

Man: Hey, that’s not enough! Am I supposed to pay off your bills? Let's sit down and talk about how you're going to pay things back, and maybe we can get out of this mess. That's the least I can do.

Woman: Ok. Ok.

 

Now listen again

 

A3 You hear a man talking about his travel experience.

      What has he learnt to do?

 

1. resist the merchants’ attempts to make him buy something

2. find marketplaces in town where the prices are low

3. usea very effective bargaining strategy

In the first city I visited, I traveled downtown by bus to have dinner and then went out to visit some of the local sights and buy some souvenirs. You know, the markets there are amazingly colourful places,full of tempting sights and smells and sounds. I was surprised at the number of people selling their goods in different marketplaces, and I quickly figured out the custom of haggling over the price before you buy something. And even if you feel you're getting a good deal, you might try walking away from the merchant, and there IS the chance that the shop owner will call you back and even lower the price more in an attempt to get you to purchase something.

 

Now listen again

 

A4 You hear a radio report.

  Who is it intended for?

 

1.  drivers going southward

2.  road crew working on I 15

3.  passengers flying south

 

This is Sky Control from Channel 11 News, flying south over the valley and reporting to you live. For those of you heading south on I-15 on your commute home from work, expect some delays around the 15 Interchange. Road crews are making repairs on the left lane, so commuters should be prepared to shift over to the right. This bottleneck appears to clear up at around Charlottesville. You should expect such delays at least until the end of the week unless road crews work round-the-clock. It seems it’s better to fly south.

 

Now listen again

A5 You hear part of a talk show.

  According to the speaker, the decisive factor in a successful recording of a song is to

 

1. perform it frequently in front of the audience.

2. get a perfect combination of its lyrics and melody.

3. hire experienced musicians to play it.

Fortunately, I hired a very organized producer, and I learned a lot from him. He had a time schedule, he knew exactly how he wanted the song to go, the exact drum pattern, the exact tone of the guitar... Yet, as for the preparation for a CD project, I think the number one thing is to know how you want to sing your song. Any composition you plan to record, you should really have it played as many times as possible, not just in band rehearsals, even if you hired experienced session musicians. And all the other things - lyrics, phrasing, melody, chords - will always come. It really matters when, in a live situation, friends can give honest feedback, and you can see how the crowd responds to certain songs. So it's best to go into the studio with a song that you're confident about; that you'll be satisfied with. Because once it's recorded, that's it.

 

Now listen again

A6 You hear part of a radio programme.

  The man’s professional interest lies in shooting

1. fashion models.

2. movie celebrities.

3. children in motion.

 

I started out shooting models' and actors' headshots in 1984 – back in the days of film and darkroom. Later, I assisted my first wife on her architectural assignments. Then my cousin, a photographic stylist, suggested making kid's portraits the way fashion was being shot in the 80's – in-studio but candid and loose, with lots of leaping and hopping. That’s how KidCapers Studio was born. As a result I have developed my own manner based on the unaffectedness and sincerity of my young models. Throughout my career lots of people have shared their experience with me. They all worked in different kinds of photography, shooting movie celebrities, athletes, fashion shows, etc., and I took away a little from each one and applied it to my own work with still camera. I strongly believe in "cross-training". If you're a people shooter, learn from a flower or a product shooter. If you're a sports shooter, learn from a studio shooter. And so on.

Now listen again

 

A7 You overhear a conversation in a pub between two friends, Sam and Henry.

   What has Henry failed to do?

 

1. tell his wife the truth about the mishap in their house

2.    save his wife’s manuscript from being destroyed by hot water

3.    repair the damage caused by his friends’ irresponsible behaviour

Sam: Henry, what happened?

Henry: Well, I had some of the guys over Friday night to watch a basketball game on TV, but one of them got all excited, started waving his arms, and accidentally knocked over my wife's 250-year old Chinese porcelain vase given by her grandma, and broke it beyond repair. 

Sam: Oh, no. Did you try to find a similar one?

Henry: Hum… No chance… If it had only been that...

Sam: Oh, there's more?

Henry: Yeah, you see, the water from the vase spilled all over the manuscript of a book my wife has been writing for two years. And so one of the guys had the bright idea of drying the pages by the fire but a spark must have blown out and burned the manuscript to a crisp. It was an absolute nightmare.

Sam: Oh, wow. You’re in hot water now. Did you tell your wife the truth?

Henry: There was not even a slim chance of escape.

 

Now listen again

A8 You hear part of a radio programme.

  The speaker says that the authors who wrote for the Anonymity issue were

 

1 initially against some of the rules set by the editors.

2 asked to come up with articles on challenging topics.

3 unwilling to reveal their name and social position.

 

I was a co-editor for the Cultural Art Magazine for several years. The editorial team was mostly artists, photographers, designers and academics, and we would give each issue a different theme, such as Living, Freedom, Money or Anonymity. In the Anonymity issue we wanted to explore the idea that social position and making a name is an obsession in the art world. We decided to test it by designing an issue with no names on the art works or texts, and see the response. It was hard to get people want to contribute their art work and texts because of this - though they finally got the point in the end. We wanted to get away from the idea that many people (including ourselves) check the name on a piece of art before deciding if they like it or not.

Now listen again

You have 10 seconds to check your answers. (Pause 10 seconds.)

This is the end of the task

 

Part 2

Task B1-B8

You will hear an interview with a man talking about his first experience in paint-on-glass animation. For questions В1-В 8, complete the sentences by writing a word or a phrase that you hear (of no more than 17 symbols) in the spaces provided. You will hear the recording twice.

 

Now we are ready to start.