3. Аудирование: понимание запрашиваемой информации: все задания

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Max: You’re always busy at weekends, Nancy. What is wrong?
Nancy: Nothing, Max! I just have to help my mum in her vet clinic. They’re doing some renovations there. 
Max: Oh, yeah! A small family business always requires time and effort. Are you going to work as a vet too, together with your mum? 
Nancy: She’d be happy! My sister is allergic to cats, dogs and whatever. So, I’m mum’s only hope of taking over the clinic which she’s so proud of, but…
Max: Don’t tell me you don’t like animals. 
Nancy: Of course, I do! But I’ve always dreamed of a career in professional sports, which can’t be combined with running a clinic! 
Max: No, it can’t!

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Sally: Hi, Alex!
Alex: Good to see you, Sally. I called yesterday but you didn’t answer.
Sally: Oh, sorry! I didn’t have my phone on me. When we got into the car to go to my grandma, I realized that I’d left it on the desk in my room but we were in such a hurry…
Alex: Oh, it’s ok. I thought there was some technical problem. Like silent mode or flat batteries. It wasn’t very important anyway.
Sally: No, the phone was ok but not next to me. And why did you call?
Alex: To remind you about our school orchestra’s concert. It starts at noon.
Sally: Oh, yes! I remember. Can I take my cousin with me?
Alex: Sure.

Text C

Seller: Hello, can I help you?
Man: Yes, I need to buy a present for my nephew.
Seller: How old is he? And what’s he interested in?
Man: He is nine. Like most boys, he likes playing with his dog, assembling Lego, drawing, lots of other things.
Seller: How about a book about searching for a lost castle?
Man: Sounds good but I gave him a book for Christmas and he wasn’t very impressed. Any other ideas?
Seller: Well, you mentioned Lego or a skateboard!
Man: He has already got both.
Seller: Then I would recommend this big set of paints.
Man: Oh, I think this one would do. I’m sure he’ll like it. Where can I pay?

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Mum: What are you reading, Jeff? Is it for your Science exam?
Jeff: No, mum. Don’t worry. I’ll pass the exam. Science is easy. All you need is to understand the logics. 
Mum: When I was at school, Science was difficult for me, though I loved it. 
Jeff: You were top of the class in languages, and I’m hopeless at French. I’ve got the lowest grades. The grammar is messy and illogical.
Mum: It’s complicated, right? But not messy. You need to read more in French and you’ll like it.
Jeff: Probably. I’ve got an A in Computer Technology, by the way. 
Mum: Well done! You always get As in it! Your teacher says you’ve got a gift for computers. 

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Mike: Are you OK, Helen? You look tired. 
Helen: Oh, Mike! I feel exhausted. The test was difficult. 
Mike: I don’t think so. Some tasks were very easy. 
Helen: For you, not for me. All those equations and calculations are beyond my understanding. And they have nothing to do with real life. 
Mike: I can’t agree. I think Maths is very practical. The world around us exists due to mathematics laws.
Helen: OK. I don’t want to argue but I prefer ten tests in Science to one in Maths. History is awful, too. I can never remember all those dates. 
Mike: I know Science is your favourite but we can’t take tests only in our favourite subjects. 

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Carol: Alex, hi! 
Alex: Carol! It’s nice to see you again! 
Carol: I heard you’ve been to Australia, haven’t you?
Alex: Yes, I lived there with my parents for six months.
Carol: Sounds like a long trip! Were you parents working there?
Alex:  Yes, they still do. Dad signed a two-year contract with a construction company in Melbourne. Mum decided to stay there, too.
Carol: And you? Are you planning to live here or to go back to Australia?
Alex: I have to stay here in England with my aunt’s family. I’d like to complete my school education here and go to university in Britain. Construction engineering, like dad. 

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Brother: I believe this fishing rod is just what grandpa wants. Don’t you think so?
Sister: I’m not sure. He enjoys fishing, right, but grandma worries so much that he might catch a cold when he goes to the lakes and so do I. You know how careless grandpa can be. 
Brother: Yes, things like nasty weather, cold and rain can never stop him from going fishing. One day he got home absolutely frozen. His coat and sweater were wet through. 
Sister: It seems to me I know what to buy to please both grandpa and grandma! A pair of long warm rubber boots for fishermen. 
Brother: Good idea! The boots grandpa wears are not really waterproof. He needs better ones. 

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Jeff: Hi, Mia! You look great!
Mia: Hi, Jeff! Probably because it’s my birthday today. I’ve turned fifteen!
Jeff: Many happy returns! Are you having a party tonight?
Mia: No, we’ve decided to throw it some time later. My exam session started two days ago, so I’m really busy now. No time for partying. In a fortnight when the holidays start I’ll invite all my friends to a party. Will you come?
Jeff: Yes, if it is not at the weekend. I’ve already got plans for the weekends till the end of the month. 
Mia: No, no, it’s going to be on Thursday. Not Thursday next week but the Thursday after.
Jeff:  Ok. I understand. 

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Jill: Hi, Ben! Sorry, I missed your call.
Ben: Hi, Jill! I just wanted to remind you about the book you promised to lend me.
Jill: Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot about it. Yesterday I was at the theatre with my cousin and it was such a rush! She had got last-minute tickets and…
Ben: No need to feel sorry. Did you enjoy the show?
Jill: It was wonderful! Look, I’m going to the fitness centre in an hour or so. I can take the book with me. Let’s meet up on the way there. At the bus stop, is that OK?
Ben: A bus stop? Well… I’ll be at the fitness centre today too. Let’s meet up right there.
Jill: Perfect. You can find me in the aerobics class from 4 to 5 pm.

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Ann: Hello! Can I have a cup of green tea and a vanilla cake, please? 
Man: A cup of green tea and a vanilla cake, right. Oh, sorry, there isn’t any left, I’m afraid. We’ve got an apple pie and a chocolate cake. 
Ann: Chocolate cake, then. Do you serve it with ice cream? 
Man: Yes, with ice cream and walnuts. 
Ann: Sounds delicious. Yes, I’ll take it. 
Man: Okay, green tea and a piece of chocolate cake. 
Ann: Wait a moment, what was the other option you said?
Man: Apple pie with honey syrup. 
Ann: Which I’m allergic to. 
Man: Should I change the chocolate cake for an apple pie? 
Ann: No, no. Leave it as it is. 

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Ann: Do you like our town, Tim?
Tim: Yes, Ann. It’s nice and quiet. Have you always lived here? 
Ann: Yes, I have hardly ever left it. It’s nice. You’re right! Especially the orchard garden next to the river. I go there when I feel sad or happy. 
Tim: Sounds like you really like it. 
Ann: Yes, it’s a special place for me. 
Tim: Look, could you show me a bit of your town? I’d like to see the Old Tower in the centre. 
Ann: It’s a museum now, not really interesting.
Tim: Anyway, and the main pedestrian street with all its crafts shops. I’d like to buy some souvenirs there. And that wonderful orchard garden of yours, of course. 

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A: Look! There are so many people in the square. 
B: It’s just a book fair but it’s the first time we have ever had an event like this in our town, except for the folk music festival last May. 
A: Oh, it was wonderful, remember? People were singing and dancing for two days. Do you know anything about this sphere? 
B: I have heard that there is fiction, artbooks, business literature, and books for children. A few writers will be introducing their books. Ron Smith, an athlete, is going to present his book on marathons, he is taking part in. 
A: Why not see it? Where can we buy the entrance ticket?
B: No need. It’s free.

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Oliver: Ms. Smith, did you want to see me? 
Ms Smith: Yes, Oliver. Thanks for coming. I just want to make sure you enjoy studying in our language school and that everything is fine. You don’t have any relatives in this country as far as I know.
Oliver: No, I don’t. 
Ms Smith: Are you happy with the place where you’re staying? 
Oliver: Yes. At first, I wanted to stay with a host family but there was a vacant room in the hostel. My friend and I decided to have a look and we stayed there. 
Ms Smith: Fine. Do you cook for yourself in the shared kitchen or do you eat out?
Oliver: We cook for ourselves. I can do it quite well. My mum taught me. 
Ms Smith: Really?

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Miss Reads: Hi, Phil! How are you today?
Phil: I’m fine, thanks.
Miss Reads: But you don’t look fine. Is there a problem in the family? Is your grandmother well?
Phil: Yes, Miss Reeds, we’re all well. It’s my cat Ginger who’s ill. He’s neither eating, nor playing. And he looks very sad. It’s worrying me. 
Miss Reads: Yes, I think I understand. 
Phil: I’ve never had any pets before. Ginger is a present from my granny. 
Miss Reads: I see. I think you should take your cat to a vet clinic. I can recommend one. I always take my dog there. 
Phil: Oh, thank you, Miss Reeds. 
Miss Reads: Can an adult from your family help you to get to the clinic?

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Seller: Can I help you?
Ron: Yes, I need a present for my niece. She’s turning 13 next Friday. 
Seller: I see. Here are books for teenagers and souvenirs and I can also recommend board games. 
Ron: Board games? Do you think teenagers play board games nowadays? 
Seller: Definitely. Your niece and her friends will have a lot of fun playing them. It’s a good way to keep kids away from their phones and tablets. And also have a look at this painting set. It has several colouring books. 
Ron: No, no. A painting set is what her parents always buy her. She’s got dozens. I’ll take this board game. Does it really keep them away from tablets? 

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Mum: Any plans for the weekend Tom?
Tom: No, Mum. Not really. Why? 
Mum: I need your help. We are going to visit your grandparents at the weekend, you know.
Tom: Right. It’s only Tuesday tomorrow.
Mum: Yes, that’s right. But we need to buy them some presents. And I wouldn’t like to leave it till the very last minute.
Tom: I see. Okay. I was actually going to watch a film with Chris. But it can wait.
Mum: Does this mean you’ll go with me tomorrow?
Tom: Yes, you can count on me. Any idea what we are looking for?
Mum: No, not really. We’ll just look around and probably will see something suitable.

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Girl: Excuse me! I’ve left my umbrella in this shopping centre. 
Man: Oh, dear! We’ve got lots of lost things: phones, bags and even a vintage black-and-white TV-set!
Girl: Right! But I want to find out about …
Man: Amazing! Last week ten gloves were left. All of different colours. 
Girl: Yes, I understand, but I need to get my umbrella back. It’s bright and noticeable. You can’t confuse it with anyone else’s. 
Man: Of course. What did you say it’s like? We found a large light blue umbrella the other day. 
Girl: No, it’s not mine. Mine has got red, pink and violet flower patterns on a white background.
Man: Ok, let’s see. 

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Linda: Hi, Mike! What brought you here, to the medical centre? Is everything alright? 
Mike: Oh, Linda! Yes, I’m fine! It’s my granddad who’s got a problem. Severe pain in his stomach. The doctor’s examining him at the moment. And you?
Linda: I’m fine, too. I’m here with my cousin Ell. She is so afraid of dentists that she always skips her annual check-ups. However, now she cannot put off her visit to the dentist!
Mike: Does it hurt?
Linda: Ell says it does. Awfully. She was unable to sleep at night. My aunt called me in the morning and asked me to go with her. 
Mike: To stop her from running away from the doctor? 
Linda: Sort of.

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Ms. Kay: Here you are at last, Greg! I’ve been worried.
Greg: Sorry, Ms. Kay. It was my first afternoon off and I wanted to see the city.
Ms. Kay: My fault! I haven’t shown you anything yet. Anyway, next Sunday we’ll go to the robot exhibition at the exhibition centre.
Greg: Thanks.
Ms. Kay: And what did you see today?
Greg: First, I headed for the entertainment park but found myself at an ice cream funfair.
Ms.Kay: Which is a great place if you love ice cream.
Greg: But I don’t. So I turned back and got to the entertainment park at last and wow, I’d never had so much fun before! The place is fantastic, especially the roller coasters!

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Ben: Hi, Amy! Where were you in the morning?
Amy: Look, Ben. I was late for the first class.
Ben: What happened? I bet you didn’t hear your alarm clock, did you?
Amy: No. It was much more stupid. For some reason I thought it was Friday today, not Thursday!
Ben: Did you? Really?
Amy: I went to the second class, according to Friday’s timetable.
Ben: Sounds unbelievable.
Amy: And it happens all the time! I mean I’m always confusing and forgetting things. Last week I missed an appointment with my doctor because I completely forgot about it!
Ben: Let’s go to the classroom. Otherwise you risk missing one more lesson.