Номер 4, страница 102 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс (spotlight) тренировочные упражнения в формате огэ (гиа) Ваулина, Подоляко

4. Read the text. Match the sentences to the paragraphs A-E. One sentence is extra.

Things We Enjoy Doing

1. This sport makes me feel self-confident in life.

2. One day I'd like to play with an orchestra.

3. I love risky sports.

4. My favourite station broadcasts 24 hours a day.

5. I think this is just the hobby for a communicable person like me.

6. As for my favourite author, I'm not sure at the moment.

A group of international students write about the things they enjoy doing in their free time.

A. Listening to the radio is a lot of fun for me. Whenever I can, I turn on my radio to listen to news or music. I like to listen to a lot of information, especially the weather reports because it is very useful for me to know the weather to choose my clothes and shoes every day. I also enjoy listening to music because it relaxes me and makes me feel good. I like popular music the most. I like to listen to the talk of the DJs. They are funny. I sometimes laugh at the way they talk. By listening to the radio, I learn which songs are popular, and then I sometimes go to the music shops to buy CDs with those songs.

B. Playing the piano is the most important thing in my life. Whenever I have free time, I enjoy playing. I love the sound of this instrument. It relaxes and encourages me. I have been playing for twelve years. At the beginning, I hated it because I couldn't play well, but now it's my biggest pleasure. I usually practice for three hours. I like Chopin and especially "Fantasy Improvisation", but this music is difficult to play well, so I will have to continue practicing. I want to be able to perform skillfully in front of the people one day. I often go to concerts. It is always exciting to see musicians get standing ovations when their performances are finished.

C. Reading books is one of my favourite activities. I don't know how I came to like reading actually, but I had a habit of reading picture books in my childhood and I came to enjoy reading naturally. Usually I read a book in Japanese not only because Japanese is my mother tongue but also because I like the feeling and sounds of the Japanese language. Reading books is fun and gives me a lot of satisfaction. There are many kinds of stories and I'll never lose interest in reading. We can also learn so many things from books. I love reading because it takes you to a fascinating world.

D. Playing tennis is a very good hobby. First of all, it's good exercise. Until I started playing tennis two years ago, I didn't exercise at all, but now I do a lot. Sometimes when I have free time I play tennis over twelve hours a day. I go to the university at seven in the morning and play until dark. I get very tired, but it is good for my health. Playing tennis has also improved my social life. I joined a tennis club where I met lots of people, and I was able to form good relationships with them. Some of these people were over 60 years old, so I think it's also a good way to create bonds between different generations.

E. Using email and the Internet is something I like doing every day because I can keep in touch with my family and many friends whenever I am away from them and can't see them. Sometimes they send me emails with funny pictures. I enjoy getting emails because then I know what is happening when I'm not there. Usually, I spend three to four hours writing messages and surfing the Internet. I am also interested in getting news and knowing what is happening in the world. I can get news about politics and other things. That's why I really like using email and the Internet.

4. Read the text and find the answers to the questions. Match questions 1-6 to paragraphs A-E. Complete the table below. There is one question with no answer.

1. Does sport help develop understanding different age groups?

2. How long daily practice is necessary to become a professional pianist?

3. Are all extreme sports dangerous?

4. Why do they love broadcasting?

5. Why do many people find it difficult to do without a computer?

6. The person developed this passion in the childhood, didn't he/she?

Things We Enjoy Doing

A group of international students write about the things they enjoy doing in their free time.

A. Listening to the radio is a lot of fun for me. Whenever I can, I turn on my radio. I like to listen to a lot of information, especially the weather reports to know the weather to choose my clothes and shoes every day. I also enjoy listening to music because it relaxes me and makes me feel good. I like to listen to the talk of the DJs. They are funny. I sometimes laugh at the way they talk. By listening to the radio, I learn which songs are popular, and then I sometimes download those songs.

B. Playing the piano is the most important thing in my life. I love the sound of this instrument. It relaxes and encourages me. I have been playing for twelve years. I usually practise for three hours. I like Chopin and especially "Fantasy Improvisation", but this music is difficult to play well, so I will have to continue practising. I want to be able to perform skillfully in front of the people one day. I often go to concerts. It is always exciting to see musicians get standing ovations when their performances are finished.

C. Reading books is one of my favorite activities. I had a habit of reading picture books in my childhood and I came to enjoy reading naturally. Usually I read a book in Japanese not only because Japanese is my mother tongue but also because I like the feeling and sounds of the Japanese language. Reading books is fun and gives me a lot of satisfaction. There are many kinds of stories and I'll never lose interest in reading. I love reading because it takes you to a fascinating world.

D. Playing tennis is a very good hobby. First of all, it's good exercise. Sometimes when I have free time, I play tennis over twelve hours a day. I go to the university at seven in the morning and play until dark. I get very tired, but it is good for my health. Playing tennis has also improved my social life. I joined a tennis club where I met lots of people, and I was able to form good relationships with them. Some of these people were over 60 years old, so I think it's also a good way to create bonds between different generations.

E. Using email and social media is something I like doing every day because I can keep in touch with my family and many friends whenever I am away from them and can't see them. Sometimes they send me messages with funny pictures. I enjoy getting them because then I know what is happening when I'm not there. Usually, I spend three to four hours writing messages and surfing the Internet. I am also interested in getting news and learning what is happening in the world.

1. Помогает ли спорт развивать взаимопонимание между разными возрастными группами?

Ответ: Yes, playing tennis helped me meet people and form good relationships, including with people over 60 years old, which is a good way to create bonds between different generations. / Да, игра в теннис помогла мне знакомиться с людьми и устанавливать хорошие отношения, в том числе с людьми старше 60 лет, что является хорошим способом создания связей между разными поколениями.

2. Сколько часов ежедневной практики необходимо, чтобы стать профессиональным пианистом?

Ответ: I usually practice for three hours daily because I want to be able to perform skillfully. / Я обычно практикуюсь по три часа ежедневно, потому что хочу уметь виртуозно выступать.

3. Все ли экстремальные виды спорта опасны?

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4. Почему они любят радиопередачи?

Ответ: I love listening to the radio because it provides a lot of information, especially weather reports, relaxes me, makes me feel good, and the DJs are funny. I also learn which songs are popular. / Я люблю слушать радио, потому что оно предоставляет много информации, особенно сводки погоды, расслабляет меня, улучшает настроение, а диджеи забавные. Я также узнаю, какие песни популярны.

5. Почему многим людям трудно обходиться без компьютера?

Ответ: Many people might find it difficult to do without a computer because it helps them keep in touch with family and friends, know what is happening, get news, and learn about the world. / Многим людям может быть трудно обходиться без компьютера, потому что он помогает им оставаться на связи с семьей и друзьями, узнавать, что происходит, получать новости и узнавать о мире.

6. Человек развил эту страсть в детстве, не так ли?

Ответ: Yes, I had a habit of reading picture books in my childhood and came to enjoy reading naturally. / Да, у меня была привычка читать книжки с картинками в детстве, и я начал(а) естественно наслаждаться чтением.