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2 💿3.03 Read the interview and match interview questions 1-6 with answers A–G in the text. Then listen and check.

Are most of those competitors men? C

1 How popular is motor racing in the UK?

2 How did you become interested in racing?

3 So, what are your plans?

4 Why are there fewer women in Formula 1?

5 Is it easy to become a racing champion?

6 Will a woman win Formula 1 one day?

Driving Ambition

Karen Lowe wants to be the fastest woman on four wheels.

A My dad used to race cars, and I watched him when I was younger. I loved the crowds and the atmosphere. I competed in karts when I was nine. Then I drove rally cars. This year, I'm going to have a go at Formula 3.

B It's massive! The UK is a world centre for motor racing. There are 750 clubs in this country and 100,000 competitors.

C Not at all. There are more women competitors than you think, but you don't see them very often because there aren't a lot of women in Formula 1.

D Not many women were interested in the past. Also, journalists, sponsors and some drivers didn't support us. Now they say that it's good to have more women in the sport. I think the situation will change.

E Yes, there will be a woman champion, one day. Definitely.

F Not at all! Racing is really hard. Obviously, you have to be a great driver. Apart from that, you need a lot of money in this sport. Last year I was OK, but this year my sponsors aren't going to give me much money. I think I'll be OK, but I can never be certain.

G I'm not going to stop racing! My dad is my manager now and he's going to contact more sponsors. I know that my family will always support me. They're my biggest supporters.

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Ответ:

1 - B

How popular is motor racing in the UK? - It's massive! The UK is a world centre for motor racing. There are 750 clubs in this country and 100,000 competitors.

Как популярен автоспорт в Великобритании? - Он очень популярен! Великобритания — мировой центр автоспорта. В этой стране 750 клубов и 100 000 участников.

2 - A

How did you become interested in racing? - My dad used to race cars, and I watched him when I was younger. I loved the crowds and the atmosphere. I competed in karts when I was nine. Then I drove rally cars. This year, I'm going to have a go at Formula 3.

Как ты заинтересовалась гонками? - Мой папа раньше участвовал в автогонках, и я смотрела на него, когда была младше. Мне нравились толпы и атмосфера. Я соревновалась в картинге, когда мне было девять. Потом я водила раллийные машины. В этом году я собираюсь попробовать себя в Формуле 3.

3 - G

So, what are your plans? - I'm not going to stop racing! My dad is my manager now and he's going to contact more sponsors. I know that my family will always support me. They're my biggest supporters.

Итак, какие у тебя планы? - Я не собираюсь бросать гонки! Мой папа теперь мой менеджер, и он собирается связаться с большим количеством спонсоров. Я знаю, что моя семья всегда будет меня поддерживать. Они мои самые большие сторонники.

4 - D

Why are there fewer women in Formula 1? - Not many women were interested in the past. Also, journalists, sponsors and some drivers didn't support us. Now they say that it's good to have more women in the sport. I think the situation will change.

Почему в Формуле 1 меньше женщин? - В прошлом не так много женщин интересовались этим. Также журналисты, спонсоры и некоторые гонщики нас не поддерживали. Теперь они говорят, что хорошо, когда в спорте больше женщин. Я думаю, ситуация изменится.

5 - F

Is it easy to become a racing champion? - Not at all! Racing is really hard. Obviously, you have to be a great driver. Apart from that, you need a lot of money in this sport. Last year I was OK, but this year my sponsors aren't going to give me much money. I think I'll be OK, but I can never be certain.

Легко ли стать чемпионом гонок? - Совсем нет! Гонки — это очень сложно. Очевидно, нужно быть отличным гонщиком. Кроме того, в этом спорте нужно много денег. В прошлом году у меня все было в порядке, но в этом году мои спонсоры не дадут мне много денег. Я думаю, что все будет хорошо, но я никогда не могу быть в этом уверена.

6 - E

Will a woman win Formula 1 one day? - Yes, there will be a woman champion, one day. Definitely.

Выиграет ли женщина Формулу 1 однажды? - Да, однажды будет женщина-чемпион. Определенно.