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Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А–G соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Not stated).
A. Alice’s summer holidays will be over soon.
B. Alice is going to get paid for her volunteer work.
C. Alice has visited the Galapagos islands before.
D. Alice knows some Russian.
E. Miles thinks going to Russia is a good idea.
F. Alice is thinking about choosing Italy as one of her destinations.
G. Alice loves Italian food.
Miles: Hi, Alice, how are you doing? Are you enjoying your summer holidays?
Alice: Oh, hi, Miles, I’m fine, thank you. Well, the summer holidays have just begun. I suppose I need more time to realise that I don’t have to study for a couple of months and can do what I want.
Miles: So, what are your summer plans?
Alice: I’m going to work as a volunteer. I found a great environmental organisation on the internet which is looking for volunteers to do environmental protection work in some of the most popular tourist destinations of the world.
Miles: It sounds interesting. Do they pay their employees?
Alice: No, they don’t. But they pay for a visa and all the costs and I think it’s a great offer.
Miles: Yeah, I agree. What are the places where you will go?
Alice: Well, I’m now trying to select the three places where I’d like to volunteer but it’s very hard to choose.
Miles: Really? Can you tell me your short list?
Alice: Why not? The first location where I’d love to work is the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. Tourists go there to enjoy the beautiful nature of those islands, but they often want to take animals from there which isn’t permitted so they must be watched.
Miles: Why don’t you choose the Galapagos Islands? You’ll be able to sunbathe there.
Alice: I know, but the job itself doesn’t sound very interesting. The second place is Lake Baikal in Russia. It’s a unique place, plus I’d be able to practice my Russian. You know, I’ve already been studying Russian for two years.
Miles: What will you have to do there?
Alice: As far as I understand, tourists pollute the lake and the area. It’s necessary to collect the rubbish left by irresponsible travellers.
Miles: OK, what are some of the other options?
Alice: There are some locations in Italy and the work will be the same as at Lake Baikal.
Miles: Well, Alice, if you want my opinion, I think you should definitely choose Russia. How often can you get a chance to visit that amazing country? You may never get another opportunity to do it.
Alice: I think you are right, Miles, and my third choice will probably be a city in Italy. I love Italian architecture.
Miles: I bet you are keen on trying the Italian food there. I know how you love pizza and spaghetti.
Alice: Oh yes, I can’t wait!
A. Alice’s summer holidays will be over soon. → 2 (False)
Обоснование: Алиса говорит, что каникулы только начались: «the summer holidays have just begun» — значит, они ещё не близятся к завершению.
B. Alice is going to get paid for her volunteer work. → 2 (False)
Обоснование: Алиса прямо поясняет, что волонтёрам не платят: «No, they don’t» (на вопрос о зарплате). Организация лишь покрывает расходы на визу и прочие затраты.
C. Alice has visited the Galapagos islands before. → 3 (Not stated)
Обоснование: В диалоге Алиса лишь выражает желание поработать на Галапагосских островах, но нет ни слова о том, была ли она там раньше.
D. Alice knows some Russian. → 1 (True)
Обоснование: Алиса сообщает, что уже два года изучает русский язык: «I’ve already been studying Russian for two years» — это подтверждает, что она владеет им хотя бы на начальном уровне.
E. Miles thinks going to Russia is a good idea. → 1 (True)
Обоснование: Майлз активно советует выбрать Россию: «I think you should definitely choose Russia» и аргументирует это редкостью возможности посетить страну: «How often can you get a chance to visit that amazing country?»
F. Alice is thinking about choosing Italy as one of her destinations. → 1 (True)
Обоснование: Алиса упоминает Италию как один из вариантов: «my third choice will probably be a city in Italy» — она действительно рассматривает её как возможное направление.
G. Alice loves Italian food. → 1 (True)
Обоснование: В ответ на замечание Майлза о её любви к пицце и спагетти Алиса соглашается: «Oh yes, I can’t wait!» — это подтверждает её интерес к итальянской кухне.