ДИАЛОГИ 9 класс

Билет 1 Language Courses

Вы хотите поступить на курсы иностранного языка. Позвоните на курсы и узнайте, где они находятся, каковы сроки обучения, сколько стоит обучение и что необходимо для поступления.

S: Hello, is it London Language School?

T: Yes, London Language School, can I help you?

S: Well, you know, I’ve read an advertisement in our local newspaper about English courses and I’d like some information about them.

T: All right. What exactly would you like to know?

S: How long are the courses?

T: What course would you like to sign up? We can offer you English for Business, General English Course and Intensive Course.

S: Mm…. General English Course.

T: This course lasts for three months.

S: Are there classes every day?

T: No, it is supposed that students have an hour and a half lesson three times a week in groups of 4-5 students.

S: Fine. How much does it cost?

T: 2000 roubles per month.

S: I see. Then, it’s reasonable. I hope my English will improve quickly. Please tell me where your Language School is located.

T: Certainly. We’re situated at University Street, 17, next to the Art Gallery.

S: Thank you. When do the classes start?

T: In a week.

S: Shall I register for the course?

T: Well, you’ll have to arrive at our office and fill in an application form, that’s all.

S: Thank you very much. Goodbye.

T: Goodbye.

Билет 2 At the Weekend

Вы с зарубежным другом, который гостит в вашем городе, планируете, что будете делать в выходные. Спросите, когда он/она свободен/свободна, обсудите, чем вам заняться, почему именно этим.

S: Hello, .....! Is everything OK?

T: Hi, .....! I’m fine, thank you.

S: You seem very busy. You’re going somewhere, aren’t you?

T: You are right. I have an invitation to Tanya’s birthday party today.

S: I’m sorry, I’m not on time.

T: Of course, you are! I’m always glad to see you.

S: Have you got any plans for the week-end?

T: Why, I’m free on Sunday. Do you have anything to suggest?

S: How about going on an excursion?

T: It’s great! Where shall we go?

S: Well, it depends on your interests. Would you like to go to Moscow?

T: Thank you very much, but I’ve been to Moscow twice, and besides, it’s too tiring to wander about a large city in such hot weather.

S: OK. Then, let’s go on a trip along the Volga.

T: I like this idea, but won’t it be too boring to spend the whole day on board a ship?

S: Not at all. You will be watching picturesque scenery passing by and there will be stops in some ancient Russian towns.

T: Oh, it’s marvellous! I like the idea greatly! Do you know exactly what sights to see there?

S: Don’t worry. There will be a guide to accompany us on the trip. By the way, the excursion will be in English.

T: Good. I think it will be a great experience.

S: I’m sure, it will. I’m rushing to book the excursion. Bye for now.

T: Thank you. Bye-bye.

Билет 3 Going on an Excursion

Вы с зарубежным другом, который гостит в вашем городе, собираетесь поехать на экскурсию. Обсудите с другом, куда и когда лучше всего пойти; кого с собой пригласить. Примите совместное решение.

S: Hello, ..... So, you’ve been enjoying your time in Russia, haven’t you?

T: Very much. These are fantastic holidays.

S: I’m sure you’ve done a lot of sightseeing since you arrived here at Dubna. What are your plans for tomorrow?

T: Well. I’m free tomorrow. Why?

S: I’d like to go on an excursion to Moscow. Would you like to go with me?

T: I’d love to. Where shall we go?

S: You know, Russia is visited by millions of tourists every year. There are lots of attractions in our country, but first of all the foreigners come to Moscow to see the Kremlin. Here you can admire ancient cathedrals and churches. Would you like to visit the Armoury? And I can also book tickets to the Diamond Exhibition.

T: Great! And where shall we go after the Kremlin?

S: Let’s go to Red Square, which is the heart of Moscow. There are a lot of interesting places there. The most beautiful, from my point of view, is St. Basil’s Cathedral. In front of it there is a monument to Minin and Pozharsky. And if you go down Tverskaya Street, you’ll see a monument to Prince Yuri Dolgoruky, the founder of Moscow, and a monument to Alexander pushkin, a famous Russian poet.

T: Fine. What else is worth visiting?

S: Well, if you are interested in arts, we can go to the State Tretyakov Gallery, where you can see the works by Russian artists or to the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, where there is a huge collection of pictures and sculptures by Western masters.

T: That sounds interesting.

S: You can invite Laura to go with us. I know she is keen on Russian history and art.

T: Right you are.

S: Well, Moscow is a very large city and it will take long to see it. Let’s start doing it tomorrow. What time shall I pick you up? Does 9 a.m. suit you?

T: Yes, 9 o’clock is fine.

S: See you then.

T: OK. Thank you very much for your invitation.

Билет 4 Writing an Article

Вы должны написать статью о защите окружающей среды в школьный журнал, который издается

на иностранном языке. Обсудите с редактором, какие проблемы следует осветить, как назвать статью, к какому сроку ее сдать.

S: Hello, I am to write an article on environmental problems for our school English Magazine, aren’t I?

T: Yes, you are.

S: Well, I’d like to discuss some questions with you.

T: Of course, I’ll answer all your questions.

S: What shall I write about? There are a lot of environmental problems to be concerned about: air and water pollution, global warming, endangered animals, and others. Which of them should I write about?

T: It’s up to you. You may write about the problem which you are most interested in, or which you think is the most urgent.

S: All of them are urgent, and all of them are interesting to me. For example, I can start with the litter that is left everywhere by everybody.

T: Fine. What exactly will you write about?

S: I think there is so much litter because of lack of education. Lots of people just don’t know that it’s wrong to drop litter. What is more, the streets are dirty and unpleasant. Moreover, if litter is left too long people can even catch diseases from it.

T: It sounds interesting. Isn’t water pollution a serious problem too?

S: Of course, it is. I know that factories dump waste into rivers and seas, so the water there becomes poisonous. As a result, people can suffer from stomach problems if they drink polluted water. Do you think that air pollution is a really serious problem? Factories and cars pollute the air we breathe. In large cities the concentration of harmful substances in the air is rather high, it’s really bad for people and it can cause disastrous consequences for their health.

T: This question should be touched in the article as well. And another important question is the protection of endangered animals.

S: You are quite right. Now I understand what I should write about. To my mind I should also add some solutions to these problems to make our planet better and safer place to live on.

T: Quite right. It's not too late to solve them.

S: What about the title of the article? Do you think “Our Planet Is in Danger” will be O.K?

T: Yes, that’ll do.

S: And when exactly do I have to hand this article in?

T: Will next week be all right for you?

S: OK, I’ll do it. Thank you. Goodbye.

T: OK. See you.

Билет 5 Getting a Grant

Ваш класс выиграл конкурс, и вам дали грант. Объясните иностранному журналисту, от кого вы

получили грант, за что и что вы планируете купить на полученные деньги для школы.

S: Good afternoon and welcome to our school, ......... We are ready to answer your questions.

T: Thank you. If I’m not mistaken, your class has won a grant. Am I right?

S: Right you are. There is a program of the Russian government called the National Priority Projects. One of the projects focuses on education. There are competitions held within the National Project 'Education'.

Our school took part in the competition as an innovative school in our district and won 1 million rubles.

T: Why was the grant given to your class?

S: The pupils of our class took part in the contest ‘Teenagers of the 21^st century’.

T: What kind of contest was it?

S: We took part in sports competitions, in art, information technology and speech-writing contests. So, we can say it was an all-round competition.

T: How many pupils took part in the contest?

S: I don’t know exactly. A lot of schools competed against each other for the grant. Each of the contestants had to answer questions on the variety of subjects. Our class team won most of the competitions, and we were awarded the grant.

T: My congratulations! What are the pupils of your class going to spend the money on?

S: You see, our class team has won the grant, but we all think that it belongs to the whole school, not only to the pupils of our class. This matter was discussed by the teachers and pupils of our school. We`d like to have modern sports facilities and equipment at our school. We love doing sport.

T: Thank you very much for the interview.

S: You’re welcome. It was a pleasure to speak to you, ....... Goodbye.

T: Goodbye.

Билет 6 A trip to the UK

Ваш друг вернулся из поездки в страну изучаемого языка. Расспросите его о поездке: где он был,

что произвело на него наибольшее впечатление и почему.

S: Hello, ......? What a nice surprise! It`s great to see you!

T: Hi, ......! I haven’t seen you for ages. Where have you been?

S: I’ve just come back from Britain.

T: Have you? How did you like it there?

S: I enjoyed it greatly! I can’t say I’ve seen a lot, but I liked the places I visited: London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Windsor and Oxford.

T: How long did you stay there?

S: For a week. I wouldn’t mind staying there longer. You know, you need lots of time to see all British landmarks.

T: Sure. You visited Stratford, Windsor, Oxford and London within a week! How did you manage?

S: Stratford and Oxford are small towns; it took me a day to go sightseeing there. Another day for Windsor – all the other time I went sightseeing in London. And I can’t say I was able to see much of London. So, I have an excuse to come back there some day.

T: You are right. What impressed you most?

S: The Tower of London. I’ve read a lot about it beforehand, so I have already known that it was built by William the Conqueror. Once it was a fortress, then a royal palace, a zoo and even a prison for the nobles. Now it’s a museum guarded by the famous “Beefeaters”. And that legend about the ravens living in the Tower… Do you know it? The legend says that without ravens the Tower and the British monarchy will fall. That’s why their wings are cut back and they are carefully guarded. It has always been my dream to visit the Tower and to see everything with my own eyes. And now my dream has come true!

T: And what about the weather?

S: About the weather? Unfortunately, when I was in London, it rained the whole time, but it didn’t prevent me from enjoying the sights. I liked everything I saw there. Have you ever been there? If not, I definitely advise you to take the first plane to London and have the time of your life!

T: Thanks a lot. I will.

S: Well, ......., I’m afraid, I have to go. Goodbye.

T: Goodbye.

Билет 7 Asking the Way

В одном из европейских городов вы отстали от группы во время экскурсии. Вам нужно добрать до отеля, где вы остановились. Спросите у прохожего, каким транспортом туда быстрее добраться, сколько это займет времени и где ближайшая остановка.

S: Excuse me…

T: Yes, can I help you?

S: Oh, I’m a stranger here and I` m completely lost. I don’t know how to get to the hotel I’m staying. Could you help me, please?

T: Sure. Do you the name of your hotel?

S: The name of my hotel is the “Astoria”, it is situated in Green Street. Could you tell me the way to the Hotel, please?

T: The Astoria Hotel? Let me see… It’s near Victoria Station.

S: Is it far from here? Shall I take a bus or the underground?

T: Yes, it’s quite a distance from here, so it’s better to take the Tube.

S: Could you show me the nearest underground station?

T: I think, it’s more convenient to get to Victoria by bus. Bus 9 will take you right there.

S: Thanks a lot. Where is the nearest bus stop?

T: Turn to the right and keep straight on until you come to the traffic lights.

S: I see. I turn to the right and go straight ahead as far as the traffic lights. How long does it take to get there?

T: It`s a five-minute walk.

S: Thank you very much for being so kind. I’ll follow your advice.

T: You’re welcome.

Билет 8 In a shop

Вы в магазине в одном европейском городов и хотите купить что-то из новой одежды на лето. Посоветуйтесь с продавцом, что купить, идет ли вам эта вещь, узнайте цену решите, покупать ли вам ее.

S: Excuse me, could you help me?

T: Yes, certainly.

S: I’m looking for a pair of jeans. Could you show me any?

T: Follow me, I’ll take you to them. What colour would you like? We have jeans in various colours.

S: White, light blue… Light colours.

T: Here is a popular brand. And what size are you?

S: 10.

T: How about these ones?

S: They look great. Can I try them on?

T: Certainly. The fitting room is over there.

S: Thank you. …………… Unfortunately, I can’t do the zip. Could you bring me a larger size?

T: No problem. Here you are.

S: Oh, this pair fits me perfectly well. Do they suit me?

T: Yes, they suit you nicely.

S: Are they durable? (прочные)

T: Yes, they are.

S: How much are they?

T: They are 500 roubles.

S: All right, I’ll take them.

T: OK, how would you like to pay?

S: By a credit card. Here is my Visa.

T: Thank you. Have a nice day!

Билет 9 Giving a Talk

Вы собираетесь сделать доклад о стране изучаемого языка. Посоветуетесь с учителем, какую тему выбрать, как подготовиться к докладу, узнайте, сколько времени на него отводится.

S: Excuse me, Mrs ...... Can you help me?

T: Yes, ...... What can I do for you?

S: I am to give a talk about an English-speaking country. Could you advise me what country to choose?

T: You can talk about Australia. We haven`t spoken about this country at the lessons yet.

S: Great! I think I can find a lot of interesting information on the Internet. Do you know any Australian sites?

T: Certainly. Wait, I’ll write down one of them. Here you are.

S: Thank you. I also have “A Glimpse of English-Speaking Countries” – a very good book indeed. What topics should I cover? It would take too much time to speak about the country in detail. Oh! I know. At first, I’ll speak about the geographical position of the country, its climate and population. I will speak about unusual Australian nature. I have a CD-ROM with the Australian sights; I’ll be showing them during the talk.

T: That’s great!

S: Then I’ll say some words about Australian’s industry and the main industrial cities: Sydney and Melbourne, and of course about the capital of Australia – Canberra. Speaking about Canberra, should I describe its sightseeing in detail?

T: It’s up to you.

S: Then I'll prepare a short fact file including the most fascinating features. How long shall I speak?

T: Is 15 minutes enough? Three other students are going to give talks too.

S: There's no need to worry. Thanks a lot for your help.

T: Very good, ...... I believe it’ll be really interesting.

Билет 10 A Friend’s Phone Call

Вам позвонил зарубежный друг. Он хочет, чтобы вы его встретили в аэропорту. Спросите, когда и каким рейсом он прилетает, где хотел бы побывать и что увидеть в вашем городе.

S: Hello, .... speaking! Is that you, ...?

T: Yes, glad you’ve recognised me.

S: Nice to hear you, ...... Have you decided about your trip to Moscow?

T: Yes, I have. I’m arriving in Moscow next week. Could you meet me at the airport, please?

S: Sure. What airport are you coming?

T: Sheremetyevo 2.

S: What is the number of your flight and the arrival time?

T: Flight BA 1809, 15 p.m. Moscow time.

S: I’ve put it down. Don’t worry, I’ll be there in time. How long will you be staying in Moscow?

T: For a week.

S: I’m asking you about it because you didn’t see much of Moscow last time. Now I’d like to arrange everything for your visit beforehand: to buy theatre tickets, to find out about new exhibitions and so on. What would you like to see this time?

T: Oh! I really don’t know. I’ll gladly leave it to you.

S: Fine. I’ll take you round the city and show you the most remarkable sights there. Take care and have a good trip. I’m looking forward to seeing you.

T: So am I. Bye-bye. See you in Moscow soon.

S: Bye.

Билет 11 Doing Sports

Вы в гостях у своего зарубежного друга. Вместе с ним вы хотите записаться в спортивную секцию. Обсудите, каким видом спорта заняться и почему, согласуйте с ним, по каким дням вы будете заниматься спортом.

S: Hey, ……. Is there any possibility to go in for sport here?

T: Of course! Would you like to go in for some sport?

S: Well, as I’m here for some time, I’d like to. As for me, I think everybody should go in for sport to be strong and healthy. What do you think about it?

T: I think it’s a good idea. I myself like going in for sport.

S: Could we do it together?

T: I think we could.

S: What sport do you prefer?

T: I like team sports, such as football or baseball. Would you like to play them?

I know how to help you.

S: I’m not sure about baseball we don’t play it in Russia. But look here, let’s join a tennis club. To my mind, tennis can help us to keep fit and to stay healthy. I have been playing tennis for 5 years and I hardly ever catch a cold and I never suffer from any serious illness. Can you play tennis?

T: I like this sport very much but I can’t play tennis well. I’d really like to learn.

S: Great! We’ll be playing together. How often shall we go to the club?

T: Twice a week, I think. On Mondays and Fridays, do you agree?

S: Of course, I do. Monday and Friday are suitable for me. I’m very busy all the other days. I can’t wait to get started. Till Friday, bye.

T: Bye.

Билет 12 Learning Foreign Languages

Вы хотите пойти на курсы иностранного языка. Ваш друг считает, что не нужно учить иностранные языки, так как это требует много времени и усилий, в то время как всегда можно прибегнуть к услугам переводчика. Вы с ним не согласны. Приведите не менее двух причин, почему необходимо изучать ин. языки.

S: Hello, glad to see you, but I’m in a hurry.

T: Hi, where are you running?

S: You know, I’ve decided to take Summer English Course.

T: What? You are kidding! The holidays have begun, it’s time to rest and have fun and you’re going to continue studies. You are crazy! It’s a waste of time.

S: I don’t agree with you. First of all, I’m interested in learning foreign languages and I’d like to speak English fluently. Moreover, nowadays every educated person should know at least one foreign language to be a success.

T: What can be interesting in learning all these grammar rules, words and reading texts?

S: Tastes differ. Of course, here in Russia you speak Russian, but what if you go abroad?

T: In each country you can find an interpreter if necessary…

S: I take you point but it’s more interesting for me to learn about everything by myself. I don’t like being dependent on anybody. What is more, learning foreign languages helps to broaden my mind – I can better understand the people and the culture of English-speaking countries.

T: And why English? There are a lot of other languages. As for me, I like French better.

S: Why don’t you understand? English is the main language of international communication nowadays. The other reason why people in Russia study English is that it is widely used in computers and other electric devices. In addition, most young people hope to find an interesting and well-paid job in future, it will be easier to do it if you know English.

T: You may be right but it takes so much time! You have classes, do homework – it’s so boring!

S: It` s so interesting! You meet new people, read books, watch films in class. It` s great! Our teacher is an Englishman and they use modern methods of teaching at the courses. It’s called diving. Students watch a lot of films, sing songs and the main thing is that they speak only English at the lessons.

T: Mm… You speak so excitingly that I begin to think about following your example.

S: Well, if you decide to enroll the courses, just ring me up and I’ll give you the number and you’ll see which of us is right.

T: Thank you, bye.

Билет 13 An Interview with a Foreign Singer

Возьмите интервью у популярного зарубежного певца. Расспросите его, когда он начал свою карьеру, почему он выбрал этот вид искусства, каковы его планы на будущее.

S: Hello, everybody! Madonna is in our today’s programme, and it’s about music and musicians. Good morning, Madonna. Your fans want to know all about you and your life. Can you tell us about your attitudes towards music and when did you get into it?

T: I’ve always loved music. I think I really got into it when I was a child. My mother used to listen to music all days long. She especially loved The Beatles, and I knew all their songs.

S: When did you realise that you were going to do it professionally?

T: When I understood that people enjoy my songs and my singing.

S: How many discs have you recorded so far?

T: About twenty, I think.

S: I’ve heard now you’re working on a project with some musicians in New York. Could you say a few words about it?

T: We are doing two recordings of my new songs.

S: When are you planning to finish the project?

T: By the end of the month, I suppose, and then we are going to start touring.

S: What countries are you going to visit?

T: This time we’re going to Japan.

S: Your life is very interesting! You travel all over the world; you meet and play with famous musicians! You’ve got a lot of fans. Aren’t you annoyed being followed by fans everywhere?

T: Of course, it’s a bit annoying, but it’s another side of a star’s life to be in a public eye. I’ve got used to it.

S: Your fan-club web site is one of the most visited web sites on the Internet. Do you like reading e-mail from your fans?

T: Oh, yes, I adore it. Interaction with my fans helps me develop professionally and be a success.

S: Thank you for coming into the studio to talk to us, Madonna. I hope you’ll come again. Now let’s listen to your well-known song “One More Chance”. Goodbye.

T: Goodbye.

Билет 14 Ambitions

Обсудите с вашим зарубежным другом, что нужно сделать, чтобы быть успешным в жизни:

иметь талант, закончить вуз, успешно жениться/выйти замуж или что-то еще? Приведите не менее двух причин, почему вы так думаете. Спросите, согласен ли ваш друг с вашим мнением.

S : ….., do you sometimes think how to be successful in life?

T: Yeas, I do. And you?

S: Me too. This year I’m finishing the 9^th form and I’m thinking about the future. I want to be successful, but, frankly speaking, I don’t know for sure what I should do for that. Some of my girl-friends think that the only thing to do is to marry a prosperous man who earns lots of money and all the problems will be solved. I don’t agree. To my mind, it is important to have a talent and to develop it.

T: Why do you think so?

S: You see, many famous people I read about began their careers doing something they liked. They worked hard and polished their talent and were rewarded.

T: Do you think that only famous people are successful in life?

S: No, nothing of the kind. I think a happy person is always a success. Besides, I’m sure education is a key to any success! As you know, one of the most popular proverbs says: “Knowledge is Power”. After finishing school I want to enter university. I hope higher education will help me to get a well-paid and prestigious job in future. I’ll get a good education and make a brilliant career! I’d like to be an independent career woman! I can become a TV presenter or a famous journalist.

T: Stop daydreaming!

S: You’re so boring, ….! Are you against a good education?

T: I’m certainly not. It’s very good that you have ambitions; but first of all you must be patient and hardworking if you want to achieve anything.

S: Yes, that`s to the point. Perhaps the best way to prepare for any job is to get a good education at school, that’s why I do my best to pass my exams well and then we’ll see. And one more thing: it is important to come to the right place in the right time. Luck can help too, but if you don’t have any talent or experience, you will never succeed.

T: I see what you mean.

Билет 15 Healthy Eating

Ваш зарубежный друг часто ходит в Макдональдс. Объясните ему, что это не очень полезно для здоровья, приведите не менее двух причин. Дайте совет, как правильно питаться, чтобы быть здоровым.

S: Oh, ……, are you eating hamburgers for lunch again?

T: Yeah. I love these things. I can't get enough of them.

S: But they're so bad for you. Nowadays people have less time for eating as well as for cooking. That’s why junk food is so popular. If I’m not mistaken, you are fond of eating at McDonald’s, aren’t you?

T: Why? I often go to McDonalds. The food is delicious there.

S: If I were you I wouldn’t go there so often. You like the taste of McDonald’s food, but do you know that it`s junk food? Do you know what exactly junk food is?

T: So-so.

S: Junk food is high in fat which can cause heart diseases or cancer. Hamburgers, crisps, chocolate, hot dogs, pizzas contain a lot of fat. Apart from the risk of cancer, another side affect of eating junk food is that you can gain weight. What did you have for breakfast today?

T: A couple of sandwiches with cheese and a cup of coffee.

S: Sandwiches? It's a miracle you're still as thin as you are. If you want to be healthy you need vitamins and fibre. You should eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, diary products… Do you eat fruit and vegetables?

T: Yes, of course. Everybody likes fruit but I feel hungry if I don t eat a couple of hamburgers.

S: It’s because the food at McDonald’s is very addictive, I’ve read about it. One more thing, they always offer some French fries and Coke, but health specialists say that we shouldn’t eat potatoes too often, and when we eat them you should bake them, not fry. As for the Coke it’s ruinous for our stomach. What is more, at McDonald’s they serve very few vegetables and lots of white bread which also makes people fat!

T: Oh, my goodness. You frighten me!

S: I don’t. I only say that you should try to eat healthy food full of vitamins. When you get up tomorrow, eat cereal with milk or cornflakes, some toast with butter or jam and juice. Buy yogurt and an apple for a snack, and you’ll be fine. It’s just what we call healthy eating.

T: I can`t say, it’s my favourite food but I’ll try. Thank you.

S: You are welcome.

Билет 16 Computers: For and Against

Ваш зарубежный друг считает, что компьютер вреден для здоровья. Вы с ним не согласны. Докажите, что он ошибается. Приведите не менее двух причин в пользу использования компьютера.

S: Hey, …., how often do use computer?

T: Frankly speaking, I don’t use it very often – sometimes I type an essay. And what about you?

S: You see, I’m going to become a computer programmer, that’s why I spend much time in front of the computer.

T: Don’t you think it is bad to spend so much time in front of the computer?

S: I’m sorry, I don’t agree with you. What is bad in using a computer?

T: I think it is harmful for your eyesight.

S: I don’t think so. Yes, I know that there are people who spend 12 hours or more looking at a screen and doing nothing else. But it’s not about me. I use the computer sensibly (разумно). I don’t like to play computer games, I prefer creating computer projects. Besides, I don’t work at it for hours, not more than 2 hours a day. Moreover, don’t you think that in our multi-media society it’s simply impossible to live without computers or the Internet?

T: No, I don`t have an access to the Internet.

S: I use it every day! I read the news on the Internet, chat with my friends. To my mind, with the help of the Internet we can understand science, medicine and arts better. In this global network you can find any information in a few minutes. It keeps people informed about current events, the latest achievements in science and culture.

T: Right, right. You say you like chatting with your friends, don’t you think it’s boring “to chat” with somebody by typing messages?

S: Come on! I’m sure you know you can do “voice chats” if you have a microphone. By the way, you are interested in foreign languages. You can chat with people from France, Japan, Argentina…. It’s not expensive, it’s like using a telephone but much cheaper.

T: Oh, that sounds like a good way to practice foreign languages.

S: Yes, besides on the Internet there are various kinds of material for students: texts, exercises; you can download video- films and radio- programmes in foreign languages. You say you sometimes type essays. I know a lot of interesting sites where you can find a lot of information on different subjects, unusual facts, the latest data, and pictures for your presentations. I don`t know how you can do without a computer in your everyday life.

T: Mm… You may be right; computers have become part of peoples` life. But I’m afraid a computer is bad for our health.

S: I can’t agree with you. I’m sure a computer is one of the wonders of modern world simply we should learn to use it effectively and safely for your health. You must know where to stop, and everything will be OK.

Билет 17 A City Day

Вы собираетесь в школе подготовить вечер, посвященный дню города, в котором примут участие ваши зарубежные гости. Посоветуйтесь с учителем, как и когда можно организовать вечер.

S: Good afternoon, …….!

T: Good afternoon, …...

S: We are planning to prepare a party dedicated to the City Day. We want our foreign friends from our twin-city La Cross to take part in it. I`ve come to discuss some points. Can you help me?

T: Yes, certainly.

S: We are not sure about the date. What day is the best for such an event?

T: I think it will be good if you do it in two weeks on Saturday. What`s on the programme?

S: We can begin with some history, I believe. Do you know that our city was founded in 1956? This year the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research was created. I think we’ll tell our foreign guests about it. By the way, one more interesting fact: the one hundred and fifth (105^th) element of Mendeleev Periodical System is called “Dubnium” in honour of our city. The boys have taken a lot of pictures of our city, and they are going to make a power point presentation to illustrate the story.

T: I think it’s a good idea.

S: Can we ask our foreign guests to speak after it?

T: Oh, it’ll be good. Do you remember our guests are from the USA?

S: We do. We are going to speak English. And then the photo quiz. We are sure it will be very interesting! Oh! Then we could organize a concert. I know the girls know a lot of Russian and foreign songs and they sing nicely to the guitar.. Our guests might sing with us some popular American songs. We’d like to have a discotheque after all this. Can we?

T: Yes, if you promise to clean the classroom after all. Last time it was in a mess.

S: We promise everything will be OK! Could we serve some tea and cakes at the end?

T: I’m not against it.

S: That’s fine. Thank you. I’ll tell all the rest about everything and we’ll start the preparations.

Билет 18 October Weather in Britain

Вы собираетесь поехать в страну изучаемого языка на неделю в октябре. Узнайте у своего

западного друга, какая погода в октябре, часто ли она меняется и что лучше брать с собой из вещей.

S: Hello, …. How are you?

T: Fine, and you?

S: Fine, thank you. You know I’m going to England this October. Isn’t it great?

T: I think it is!

S: Will you be so kind to tell me some words about the weather there at this period of time? Is it stable or changeable?

T: Well, the English weather is never stable. It can be cool in the morning, a shower during the day and cloudy in the evening with a warm starry night.

S: What about the temperature? Is it going to be above or below zero Centigrade?

T: I don’t think it will be cold, somewhere about 10-15 degrees above zero Centigrade.

S: That’s fine. Does it often rain in autumn?

T: Yes, it does.

S: So I believe the English are right when they say that they have three variants of weather: when it rains in the morning, when it rains in the afternoon and when it rains all day long. Does it mean that I should take an umbrella and a rain coat or a waterproof jacket with me?

T: It’s better to take all you’ve mentioned.

S: What clothes would you advise me to take? Shall I have a couple of sweaters with me?

T: I believe two will be enough. You’d better take several tops for all occasions.

S: That’s a good idea. I’ll be able to wear something for a change. What about footwear?

T: I think sneakers would do perfectly.

S: Right you are, they are warm enough and are good in any situation. And I’ll take a pair of nice shoes for a formal occasion.

T: It’s up to you.

S: Thank you very much. You’ve been very helpful.

T: You’re welcome.

Билет 19 In Trouble

Ваш зарубежный друг в плохом настроении. Попытайтесь узнать, в чем причина его плохого настроения, чем вы можете ему помочь, дайте совет, как исправить ситуацию.

S: Hello, …., nice to meet you. Why are you so gloomy? What`s the matter?

T: I feel very upset. You see I haven’t already seen my family for more than a month and I’m home-sick.

S: Oh, dear, I see your point. Can I help you? You can call home now and talk to your mother.

T: That won’t work. Last time I called them we quarreled. My parents don’t understand me.

S: Well, I understand you. Youth is a difficult time. Every day we have to make important decisions. It’s very hard to make them because we are not children for whom the world is so simple and not yet adults who have life experience. You can share your problem with me.

T: Thank you, but I think nobody can help me.

S: Come on, what has happened?

T: I feel very lonely at school. One of my classmates said that I was difficult to get along with.

S: I see you’re depressed, but let me give you some advice my father once gave me. If you want to get on well with people you should try to understand their problems. Believe me, it works! Now I have lots of friends and they say I’m a very sociable person. I think you should follow this advice too.

T: Thank you. I’ll try.

S: Now how about going to the cinema with me? A fascinating fantasy film is on the Lighthouse today.

T: I don` t fancy going anywhere.

S: Never mind, let’s stay at home and look at the pictures with your relatives and you’ll tell me something about your family. And then we’ll connect with your parents via Skipe and the life will be bright again!

T: Great idea! You know how to cheer me up!

Билет 20 English-Speaking Countries

Вы с другом готовите проект о стране изучаемого языка. Обсудите, о чем будет ваше сообщение

и почему, кто из вас, что будет делать.

S: Hello, .... Nice to meet you. Do you remember that we’ll have to make a project about one of the English-Speaking countries? Let’s discuss what our project will be about.

T: Do you have any ideas?

S: If you ask me, I think we should prepare a project about one of the parts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland about Wales.

T: Why do you think so?

S: It is rather instructive because we know very little about it. There are so many interesting things to talk about: Cardiff, its capital, the Celts and their culture and traditions, Prince of Wales, Eisteddfod.

T: What is Eisteddfod?

S: It’s a music festival – the most ancient and the most famous one. Let’s discuss a plan.

T: Okay. We’ll start with the geographical position of Wales. Then we will show the pictures of Cardiff and speak about the places of interest. I can look for some pictures on the Internet. I can give a talk about all this.

S: Great. Then I’ll speak about cultural traditions and famous people. You know, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Jones, Roald Dahl were born in Wales.

T: I haven`t heard about it.

S: I have a famous book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl in English, I can bring it to show the class. I hope it will be interesting for our classmates. And I’ll make a Power Point Presentation with slides and a video to illustrate our report.

T: I think it’s really great, don` t you?

S: I believe we'll do it. So let's start working.

T: With pleasure.

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