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12 Get ready to speak about your visits to a library (libraries). Mention the following: • your first visit to the library and your first impressions; • how you use libraries now; • if you like the atmosphere of a library and how you can describe it; • how you imagine the future of libraries. 1 shy [ʃaɪ] — робкий, стеснительный, застенчивый
Краткий ответ
Это задание на устное высказывание (monologue): нужно рассказать о библиотеках, затронув 4 пункта. Вот готовый образец — его можно выучить или переделать под себя (подставь свои детали).
I'd like to speak about libraries.
My first visit to a library happened when I was about seven. My mum took me to the children's library near our house, and I was surprised by how many books there were — the shelves seemed to reach the ceiling. My first impression was that the place was very quiet and a bit serious, and I felt rather shy at first.
Nowadays I don't go to the library as often as I used to, because I can find most information on the Internet. But when I need a book for a school project, or a novel that isn't in bookshops, I go to the library: it's free, and the librarians always help me.
I really like the atmosphere of a library. I would describe it as calm, cosy and a little old-fashioned: the smell of paper, the soft light from the windows and the silence help me concentrate.
As for the future, I imagine libraries will become more like modern public spaces — with computers, 3D printers, meeting rooms and cafés. But I think they will keep paper books, because people still enjoy reading them.
Как получить такой ответ самому
1. Один пункт = один абзац (2–3 предложения). Четыре пункта — четыре абзаца плюс короткое вступление и вывод. Так проверяющий точно услышит все пункты.
2. Для каждого пункта — своё время:
| Пункт | Время | Опорные фразы |
|---|---|---|
| первый визит и впечатления | Past Simple | I first went there when…, I remember being surprised…, my first impression was that… |
| как пользуюсь сейчас | Present Simple + сравнение | Nowadays I…, I don't… as often as I used to, when I need…, I go… |
| атмосфера и её описание | Present Simple | I like…, I would describe it as…, it makes me feel… |
| будущее | will / I imagine | I imagine libraries will…, I think they will still… |
3. Держи в голове «формулу описания»: прилагательное + доказательство. Не просто «the atmosphere is nice», а «it's calm and cosy: the smell of paper and the silence help me concentrate». Это сразу поднимает оценку.
4. Связки обязательны: first of all, as for me, besides, however, that's why, to sum up. Они делают ответ похожим на связный текст, а не на список ответов.
5. Проверь себя перед ответом: все 4 пункта названы? времена совпадают с пунктами? есть ли хотя бы 2–3 личных детали (возраст, кто привёл, какая книга)? Если да — задание выполнено.
Полезные фразы прочь из текста (на случай импровизации)
- I'm not a regular reader, but…
- What I like most about libraries is…
- In my opinion, libraries are becoming…
- To sum up, libraries are still important because…