Listening Task 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct variant. 1. Where does she live? a) Santa Barbara, California c) Santa Bremor, California b) San Diego,…

Listening Task 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct variant. 1. Where does she live? a) Santa Barbara, California c) Santa Bremor, California b) San Diego, California d) San Dingo, California 2. What time does she usually wake up? a) 6:30 b) 7:30 c) 8:30 d) 9:40 3. What does she do before getting ready for school? a) She takes her dogs for a walk. c) She trains her dogs b) She feeds her dogs. d) She combs her dogs 4. What time do her classes start? a) 8:30 b) 3:30 c) 4:30 d) 5:30 5. What does she do after school? a) She chats with her friends. c) She surf the net. b) She plays video games. d) She goes bowling. 6. What does she do after dinner? a) She takes her dogs for a walk. c) She finishes her homework and watches TV b) She helps her brother do the dishes. d) She feeds her cats. (6) Reading Task 1. Read the text and circle the most suitable answer. Checking out second-hand city Do you love to go shopping, but seem to spend all your money on just one or tv items? If so, why not consider hunting around for cheaper, second-hand options? With little time and patience, it's possible to find some great bargains. Take a look at t shopping alternatives we've come up with. Car Boot Sales. People bring unwanted things that they dig out of their attics a garages to a car boot sale. Anything from children's toys to sports equipment can turn at these sales, which are usually held at weekends or on Bank Holidays. Second-Hand Shops. Good second-hand shops can be full of surprises and are of the perfect place to pick up a bargain! Many shops often specialize in certain items as rare books, designer clothes and antique furniture. Charity Shops. People donate used clothes, shoes, toys and other different iter charity shops where you can usually buy them for next to nothing! The money ofter to help people who are hungry, homeless or who live in poor developing countries. Christmas Bazaars. These are wonderful places to buy handmade gifts, Ch decorations and second-hand items. The beauty of these bazaars is that all the raised usually goes to charity, so you can shop till you drop knowing that it's A) how second-hand sales raise money for charity B) where you can go to buy second-hand things C) why second-hand items are great bargains D) who benefit from second-hand sales 2. What does the writer say about car boot sales? [!] A) A wide range of things may be found on sale there. B) They are a fun way to spend a holiday weekend. C) You probably wouldn't want the things on sale there. ) They are not popular among the traders. 3. What does the writer say about second-hand shops? [1] A) They are not ideal place for purchases. B) They always sell things that have been carefully checked. C) They often sell only one particular type of thing. D) You cannot buy anything unusual there. 4. What does the writer say about charity shops and bazaars? [1] A) They are good places for poor, homeless people to shop. B) They are good because shopping there helps poor people. C) They give second-hand items to people in poor countries. D) They sell tasty Christmas food and drinks. 5, 6. Which TWO of the following statements might the writer agree with? [2] A) Do your second-hand shopping at weekends, Christmas and on Bank Holidays. B) First decide what you want to buy then find the place that specializes in it. C) Second-hand shopping takes a bit longer, but it's worth it. D) The main purpose of Christmas Bazaars is to raise money. (6) Writing Task. Write a short essay suggesting solutions to a problem. Choose ONE of the topics to write. Topic 1. Pollution in Aktobe. Topic 2. Homeless people and animals. 15] Speaking Prepare an individual talk. The following questions will help you to organize your talk. 1. What do you prefer wearing at leisure time? Why? 2. Where do you usually buy your clothes? 3. How is your daily life different from British/Russian/Japanese/ American. Please, choose one and give reasons why. 4. How is it alike? [5) Total 122