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Speaker A

For any celebration you have so many people to give presents to: your mates,

parents, relatives. It creates a problem of choosing an original present. I think

everybody is so tired of traditional gifts! To my mind, the simplest way out is

accessories. They are always different and can suit everybody. For family members

it may seem a good investment if it’s expensive enough and it may definitely help

your friends look great at a party!

Speaker B

As for me, I dislike pragmatic, domestic gifts. They may be useful, of course, but

when you get a present, you expect a surprise, not a new kind of washing powder.

I do not understand people who are happy to get kitchen towels, cups, dishes or

anything like that. If you do not have any innovative ideas, buy some perfume or

flowers – they are not practical, they are pleasant.

Speaker C

Honestly speaking, I’d be glad to get a weekend camping tour even to a local place

of interest. It would be the best present and the worst is perfume. Perfume is the

ultimate in personal gifts, even more than accessories. What scent a person chooses

is unique and usually very subjective. It also looks like a last-minute decision

which may seem impolite, unless you are absolutely sure in your choice, which, as

I said is a rare case.

Speaker D

Giving and receiving presents can be stressful. A picky person can dislike some

gifts or even worse – give them to somebody else. Horrible! So I found a perfect

way out – a gift certificate. For anyone who likes shopping it is ideal and you don’t

waste time trying to find something special. But there are disadvantages about

a gift certificate too. A person may think that you just didn’t want to be bothered

and get offended, so it’s not a universal present after all.

Speaker E

If you can afford it, try not to give things, but experiences as a present. It is not

necessarily something very expensive. Tickets to the first night performance or to a

new exhibition in an art gallery, or anywhere else will do fine. It is even better if

you can go there together and share these experiences. Take a camera with you and

take pictures! Such a present will leave long-standing memories which are dear

themselves.

Speaker F

Living in a high-tech world, it would not be unusual to buy gadgets as a present. If

your friend commutes, it can be an i-Pod, if your friend is very busy – an electronic

organizer will be an excellent idea. There are millions of choices and they are not

expensive either. Such a present can show the person exactly how much thought

you put into choosing the perfect gift taking into account his or her way of life and

needs.

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Задания А1–А7

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Jane: Hello, Peter! What are you doing here in the library? I often come to the

reading room but I have never seen you here before!

Peter: Hello, Jane. That’s right – you could not have possibly seen me here.

I come round to change my books or look through some journals now and then

during the term time, but that is it. The end of the term is different, of course.

Jane: Why so?

Peter: Well, you know, the exams are coming and I am getting a bit nervous.

Jane: Have you missed many classes then?

Peter: Not many, really, but the fact is that I did just the bare minimum even for

my major! There is a lot of information which went over my head completely. My

group mates have lent me their notes but they are of very little use. They are really

brief, as a rule, so I cannot make out a single thing of them!

Jane: So, you have missed not classes, but opportunities if I can put it this way.

Peter: I guess you can. Do you think I will be able to catch up with the rest of the

group? I doubt it. I have been using my computer much to put all the information

in proper schemes and tables but that does not seem to be helping much.

Jane: It is totally up to you! If you are determined to succeed, you will have to

spend days and nights with books and your computer.

Peter: What worries me is the language course. It seems totally impossible!

Jane: Yes, that will be the most difficult one for you. You simply cannot expect to

take in all the words and grammar rules in just a few nights.

Peter: Do you think I will fail it then?

Jane: Peter, be more optimistic! If the teacher sees you have tried to do at least

something, she will appreciate it, I am sure.

Peter: Thank you, Jane; you are such a good friend! How about you? Are you

ready for your exams? I bet you are!

Jane: Actually, I am not so sure about Literature. I think I am on the teacher’s

blacklist for not meeting deadlines with some of the essays.

Peter: You will pass, do not worry!

Jane: Well, let us hope for the best!

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     Задания А8–А14 

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Presenter: With us in the studio today we have the owner of famous British

Vintage Inns. Good afternoon, Mr. Mitchell.

Michael Mitchell: Good afternoon, but, please, call me Michael.

Presenter: So, Michael, what is so special about Vintage Inns for Englishmen or

tourists?

Michael Mitchell: I must say one of our greatest advantages is that we are in

really prime places. Imagine a summer’s day, a river gently flowing past as you

enjoy a light lunch or an evening meal with friends. Or, maybe, it is winter and you

sit in front of a log fire. Our inns are always in a quaint village in the heart of the

English countryside which makes it attractive for both nostalgic British people and

enthusiastic tourists.

Presenter: As I understand, most of your inns have their own gardens.

Michael Mitchell: Yes, it is certainly true. They are every bit as pleasant as the

places the inns are in – ideal for a meal in fine weather, which is, of course,

seasonal.

Presenter: Still, competition is high in your sphere. Being not so close to centers

of big cities, what do you do to make sure people will drive specially to you?

Michael Mitchell: Actually, I do nothing special to attract potential customers.

You see, I do not have to as the inns are generally located in places worth visiting

and many are close to enchanting walks. Very often there is a Vintage Inn close to

a stately home or a historic village or another tourist attraction. What could be a

better way to spend a day off with your family? Even London pubs cannot offer

this.

Presenter: Any chain store risks becoming boring for clients as they all look

exactly the same. What do you think about this opinion?

Michael Mitchell: I’d like to say that every Vintage Inn is different, but they are

all the same. All our inns will definitely offer the same high quality menu and

standards of service. All our landlords and ladies share the same passion for

‘getting it right’. However, each Vintage Inn has its own unique character. You

will discover thatched roofs, soft, natural slate, buildings of hewn stone. There are

Tudor, Georgian, Victorian and many more styles of architecture, including

modern ones.

Presenter: What about food in Vintage Inns?

Michael Mitchell: What we offer is best described as leaning towards traditional

home style cooking but with a contemporary twist. Still, we do allow the best of

great food from around the world to add a little influence on what we do. Many of

our dishes are our own creation – and all dishes are designed to look tempting and

great on the plate.

Presenter: Is there a difference between an afternoon menu and an evening one?

Michael Mitchell: Well, on working days at lunch time you can choose anything

from a range of sandwiches to full three-course meals. Our evening meals also

offer lighter choices but includes fish, chicken, pasta, salads, steaks and pies too.

On Sundays we include a choice of traditional roasts and puddings.

Presenter: What is your booking policy? You must have a long line of people

wishing to visit your places!

Michael Mitchell: I know many people prefer to book for their Friday dinner well

beforehand. Nevertheless, in fact, at Vintage Inns you cannot book! That is

because we are always ready to welcome you – seven days a week. Just turn up

and we will make you feel welcome, even if you choose to come at the busiest

time. As soon as a table is vacant, you can have it.

Presenter: Thank you, Michael.

Michael Mitchell: Pleasure.

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