Текст № 8 для прослушивания и материал для собеседования к экзамену по английскому языку

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Listen to the programme and answer the questions below.

1. When was Ellis Island busiest?

2. What happened in the Registry Room?

3. Why can it be interesting to visit the Oral History Library?

 

Текст № 8 для прослушивания

 

Hello everyone. First of all, a big welcome to New York from all of us here at the hotel. My name is Bob and I've organised some great guided tours for you. We start tomorrow with a trip to the Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island.

 As you know, millions of people came to the USA from Europe in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, especially during the period between 1897 and 1924 and Ellis Island was the place where they first landed.

 Your tour of the museum begins at the Baggage Room — that's where people picked up their bags. You then go into what's called the Registry Room. This is where they had medical check-ups and interviews and then, if all went well, they were allowed to enter the USA.

 Or you might want to visit the Oral History Library. The Ellis Island Oral History Project has collected recordings of stories of people's experiences at Ellis Island, and you can listen to some of these on a computer system with i 20 individual listening stations.

So, all in all, it looks like we are going to have a great tour...

 

 

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Текст № 9 для прослушивания и материал для собеседования к экзамену по английскому языку

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Listen to the programme and answer the questions below.

1. What is the programme Eye on the World about?

2. Which activity is the most favourite pastime in Japan?

3. What comes last on the list?

 

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Anna: Welcome again to People Today. Now it's time for our Eye on the World section, with iMark Perkins. Mark?

Mark: Thanks, Anna. Yes, in tonight's Eye on the World we go to Japan. Now, everyone knows people in Japan work long and hard hours, but just what do people do in their free time? Well, we have found out and here is the top ten. The first place is eating out. The second place comes... driving. Yes, it appears Japanese people like nothing more than driving around cities and into the countryside in their free time. It may seem strange to you and me, but there you are! Next, in third place, is travel within Japan... Fourth is, guess what, Anna?

Anna: I have no idea!

Mark: Karaoke, of course. Lots of people enjoy singing along with their favourite songs. Then in fifth place we have watching DVDs and videos, followed by listening to music. But just look what we have here in seventh place — trips to museums and zoos. Then way down in eighth place comes going to bars, and after that gardening. I guess not so many people in Japan have gardens. And finally in tenth place we have playing the lottery. And who wouldn't want to win lots of money? Back to you, Anna.

Anna: Thanks, Mark. Now, let's go to see...

 

 

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Текст № 10 для прослушивания и материал для собеседования к экзамену по английскому языку

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Listen to the woman talking about her schooldays and answer the questions below.

1. What is the speaker talking about?

2. When did the speaker feel relieved?

3. Why did the speaker start crying?

 

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Woman: Oh yes, I remember my first day at school. I remember feeling very proud when my mother walked with me through the main gate. There was so much noise and so many children that I got quite scared! Anyway, my mum took me to see the teacher, Mrs Gossage was her name — very nice teacher — and I remember feeling very nervous watching my mother leaving but Mrs Gossage looked after me and she sat me down with the other pupils in a big circle. Soon we started playing games so I got very excited. I think it was after lunch that I met Emily, who later became my best friend. She was in another class, but all new students were brought together to meet each other and... I was so relieved to have a friend! Oh yes, and in the afternoon we went swimming, but I couldn't swim so I became very upset and started to cry. In fact, I wouldn't stop crying so Mrs Gossage phoned my mother and she came to collect me early. I remember feeling very confused when I saw my mum! So much had happened! We went and had an ice cream and then I felt calm again. But what a day! I'll never forget it.

 

 

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