номер G, страница 32 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс (starlight) контрольные задания Баранова, Дули

Test six.

One.

You hear a young woman talking about her career.

What does she work as?

• A. A makeup artist.
• B. A teacher.
• C. An actor.

At school my favorite subject was art. However, my teacher told me that I had no talent for it at all. I'm glad I never listened to her because now I have the job of my dreams. I work on film sets, and some actors even request me specifically, because they know I can apply cosmetics flawlessly. It's the most satisfying job in the world.

Two.

You hear a young man talking.

Why did he decide to lose weight?

• A. His parents suggested it.
• B. He was motivated by a TV program.
• C. His friends encouraged him to do so.

When I was younger, I used to be very healthy. My parents always made home-cooked meals, so I ate a very balanced diet. However, when I started going to university, I put on a lot of weight by eating fast food. One evening, I saw a documentary about the effects of obesity. It was then that I decided to join the gym. Now I've lost weight, feel much more confident, and have even made some new friends at the sports center.

Three.

You hear a young woman talking on the radio.

How does the woman feel about getting cosmetic surgery?

• A. She thinks she is too young for it.
• B. She feels it is unnecessary.
• C. She is worried it will not improve her appearance.

Even though we're in our early twenties, my friends and I are thinking about getting cosmetic surgery. I have a crooked nose and would really like it to be straight. A lot of people have told me that surgery isn't necessary, and I should be confident about the way I look, but I can't help feeling embarrassed about it. The only thing is, I'm concerned that I won't be happy with the result, and then I'll feel even worse.

Four.

You hear a man talking to a receptionist.

Why does he want to rearrange his lesson?

• A. He has alternative plans.
• B. He has injured himself.
• C. He has to work late.

Receptionist: Good afternoon. Slim Gym Sports Center. How may I help you?

Man: Hi. I'm supposed to have a kung fu lesson tomorrow evening with Mr. Park. I'm just calling to see if I can rearrange it. Unfortunately, I forgot that I had already made plans.

Receptionist: That's no problem. Actually, Mr. Park has twisted his ankle, so his class is canceled for now. Would you like me to contact you when it starts again?

Man: Yes, please, that would be great. I'll leave you my work number because I often work late. It's six nine two five six four one. My name is Andrew Hastings.

Receptionist: No problem, Mr. Hastings. We'll be in touch as soon as possible.

Man: Thanks for all your help. Goodbye.

Five.

You hear part of a documentary about apes.

What is the purpose of the research?

• A. To compare the intelligence of apes with other animals.
• B. To understand what apes communicate to each other.
• C. To develop technology that can interpret the language of apes.

Here at Green Oak Research Centre, we have been studying ape behavior for twenty-five years. Apes are one of the smartest animals on the planet, and they can even communicate with humans through sign language. At the moment, we are trying to teach apes to communicate with each other using touch screen computers. If this can be achieved, then we will be able to discover what they like to talk about.

Six.

You hear a young girl talking about her future plans.

Why does she want to become a nurse?

• A. It's what her mother wants.
• B. It suits her personality.
• C. It is a well-paid job.

My mother is a nurse, and while she really enjoys her job, she has always encouraged me to do something that is right for me. The thing is, I genuinely believe I would enjoy being a nurse. I'm a very caring person, and I like helping others. Although it's not the best paid job, I think it would be a really satisfying career.

Seven.

You hear a man complaining about his neighbor.

Why is he upset with her?

• A. She was dishonest.
• B. She was reckless.
• C. She was unreliable.

My neighbor seemed very trustworthy, so I asked her to keep an eye on my car while I went on holiday. However, when I came back, the car was gone. When I spoke to my neighbor, she told me that she hadn't noticed that the car was missing and refused to take responsibility for it. I honestly thought that I could depend on her, but she has really let me down.

Eight.

You hear a woman talking about her appearance.

How does she feel about the way she looks?

• A. Embarrassed.
• B. Indifferent.
• C. Confident.

When I was young, other children used to tease me because I was overweight. It was really humiliating and made me feel miserable. Now that I'm older, I'm not really bothered about what people say. I don't have a perfect body, but I'm proud to be the person I am. I am completely comfortable in my own skin, and it feels fantastic.