1. Аудирование: понимание основного содержания прослушанного: #249875

Speaker A. I know it may sound strange, but I do love cold weather. It makes me feel energized and motivated. It’s probably because the nights get longer, and the increased darkness of the season helps me sleep. You see, in the summertime I find it hard falling asleep because of the longer daytime. Due to the fact I sleep better, I am far more active in the cold season. I even take early morning walks in winter before I go to school. It is a nice start for any day.

Speaker B. There is certainly something special in wrapping yourself in a warm blanket on a cold day. You can drink a cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows and it feels so pleasant. It creates a great atmosphere of peace and relaxation. Or you can put on multiple layers of clothes and go for a walk outside. This is one of the best sounds in the world, the sound of snow creaking under your boots, and nothing compares to the joy of entering a warm house after the walk.

Speaker C. If you ask me, I just hate cold weather. I love being outdoors, but I’m allergic to cold. And while others enjoy having snowball fights or admire the beauty of the trees covered in snow, I just get itchy and my cheeks get red. Cold days are not for me. Besides, I don’t like to put on many layers of warm clothes. It feels uncomfortable and I get hot very quickly. In fact, I start sweating even before I manage to go outside. Cold days are horrible, that’s it.

Speaker D. I always look forward to cold days. You see, there are so many advantages to winter weather. Firstly, you get long nights, which means your quality of sleep is better. Secondly, frosty days make you feel fresh and alive. They give you so much energy during the day. Thirdly, it’s so beautiful outdoors when the weather is cold, especially if it’s snowing. The last, but not the least, is the fact that it’s much easier to clean the house. There’s practically no dust.

Speaker E. I’m fond of physics, and I think everything in our life can be explained with its help. The other day, our teacher told us why cold weather feels more pleasant than hot weather. Apparently, it’s all about thermodynamics. A too cold situation is much easier to solve than a too hot one. You can always put on warm clothes if you feel cold, but you can’t do the same if it feels too hot. Heat also makes people drowsy and tired, whereas cold does just the opposite.

Speaker F. I love cold weather for many reasons, but there is one thing which makes cold weather a disaster for me. I eat too much on cold days. When it’s hot outside, I eat some fruit and veggies, and maybe a boiled egg. As a result, I lose a lot of weight if there’s a heat wave. On the contrary, I tend to eat much chocolate on cold days. Plus, I want to eat chicken and meat every day, and of course potatoes, lots of fried potatoes. Consequently, I put on weight.