Card №9

LISTENING (10 min)

Task 1. Listen to the text [T.9] – 4, 25 min., and give T (true) or F (false) answers (Time for preparation – 5 min., for answer – 1 min)

№		True	False
	Speaker 2 was invited to talk to doctors all around the world.
	Speaker 3 was giving a presentation to a rather serious group of businessmen in Italy.
	It is the science and technology department of London University, so Speaker 4 did not think there would be any problems with the equipment.
	Speaker 5 had forgotten to change the watch in Poland.
	Speaker 1 could not see the slides during the presentation.

Task 2. Retell the main idea of the listened text. (Time for preparation – 2 min., for answer – 2 min)

SPEAKING (10 min)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation. (Time for preparation – 3 min., for answer – 1 min)

Some people think they can get information that is more serious when they read a lot of newspapers and magazines. Others think they use more information from Internet and spend much time on different sites. What is your opinion? Explain why. 

Task 2. Speak on the given topic “The most beautiful capital in the world”. (Time for preparation – 4 min., for answer – 2 min)

READING (10 min)

Task 1. Read the text and translate the 2^nd paragraph. (Time for preparation – 5 min., for answer – 2 min)

Beijing is a great city in Asia

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China. Part of its borders is formed by the Great Wall of China, a huge wall which stretches along the mountains. Although it is only the second largest city in China, it has a population of over 10 millions people and is still growing.

In 1421 Beijing became the imperial capital of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and it was during this time that the spacious walled city is built. Like many ancient cities, the walls and streets were based on the points of the compass. Within the walls was the imperial City and within that the Forbidden City, where ordinary people were not allowed to enter. Beijing has reminded the capital of china since then.

Among the many historical and cultural landmarks in Beijing is Tienanmen Square, is one of the largest public squares in the world.it is used for political rallies and military parades. On the west side of the square is The Great Hall of the people, where the national People’s Congress meets.to the south is the massive Memorial Hall of the chairman Mao, which was built to hold the remains of the founder of Communist China, Mao Tse Tung. Today, Beijing’s broad, straight streets are crowded with people, bicycles and streets. Very few people own a car. Industries include textiles, petrochemicals, steel and engineering; it is also a city of great cultural importance. There are more than fifty institutes of higher education, including Beijing and Qinghua University. It has a famous opera, a ballet and some outstanding museums. With its modern international airport, it is not surprising that Beijing has become a popular tourist destination.

Task 2. Read the text and write аsuitable heading to each paragraph. (Time for preparation – 2 min., for answer – 1 min)

WRITING (10 min)

Task 1. Write an essay on given situation (80 words). (Time for preparation – 8 min., for answer – 2 min).

Compare the advantage and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information.

State, which one you consider the most effective.

Comics/books/radio/television/film/theatre

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.