Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
олимпиадные задания по английскому языку (6, 7, 8 класс)

Audioscripts

Task 1

1

A: I’d really like to see this. Kids from all over the country are participating and the things they are playing sound really difficult. There’s one kid who’s been playing a violin since he was 4 years old!

B: When is it?

A: Let’s see. It’s Saturday afternoon.

B: Gee, I’d really like to see it but I was planning to watch soccer on TV that day.

2

A: Hey, this sounds interesting! You get to see how all sorts of unusual foods are prepared. And you get to try different dishes, too. They have chefs from Japan and India, from China, from Mexico and from Italy, too. What do you think?

B: Well, it does sound interesting but I can’t. I’ve just started a new diet, so I can’t eat too much.

3

A: Let’s go and see this! I love these kinds of events! A lot of famous people will be there. All of the actors are coming to see it and the director and producer, too.

B: Really?

A: Yes! We need to get to the theatre early though to get a good view. Thousands of people always show up for these premieres.

B: Actually, I’d rather not go. I hate big crowds.

4

A: This event down at the book store could be interesting. It’ll be a chance to get a famous person’s autograph.

B: Oh, yeah? Are you into autographs?

A: Sure! And the author will be signing copies for free!

B: Yeah, but she is not really one of my favourite writers. In fact, I think her books are pretty boring.

5

A: Let’s go and watch this tomorrow afternoon! It should be a good game. The home team just got two really good players.

B: But haven’t they lost a lot of games recently?

A: Well, year, but they are playing better now.

B: Thanks for asking me but I’ll stay at home. I heard it’s going to be pretty cold tomorrow.

Tasks 2 and 3

W: My guest this morning is actor Roger Henderson. Roger, welcome ...

M: Thank you.

W: Now, you only became a professional actor three years ago, at 42, but your acting skills go back to your schooldays, don’t they?

M: Even before that, actually. Until I started school, my mother used to take me to a dance group, which I loved. I learned a lot about body movement there. Then, at the age of nine, I wrote my first play, which I wanted to perform on the school stage. It never happened, probably the best thing!

W: When you were 18, you had the choice of going to drama school or teacher training college. Why did you go for teaching?

M: Well, I suppose I was persuaded by my parents. They were worried about my future, though I was confident I'd find my way as an actor. Even my English teacher at school was encouraging me to try drama, so it was a difficult decision.

W: I’m sure. Anyway, you became a teacher and spent eighteen years in the classroom. What made you then turn to acting?

M: It wasn’t something I decided overnight. I was still fairly happy in my teaching job, but there was a big change in my life during my mid thirties. One serious relationship finished and another - with Gill, who I’ve been with ever since - began. It was Gill more than anyone who pushed me towards the stage.

W: And how did you get your first part, was it a lucky break? It was, Gill and I went to a small theatre in London to see a new play and as I sat in the audience, I recognised the main actor. She was someone I’d taught several years earlier. Well, afterwards we talked and she introduced me to the play’s director, who later offered me a wonderful role in another play by the same writer.

W: But it hasn’t all been good. You were out of work after that play?

M: Indeed, I was the typical unemployed actor and Gill had to support me for almost a year before my next job came along, and that was only in advertising! I say only, but advertisements are well-paid and I was thankful, though now, back on the London stage again, I hope I never have to do another one!

W: So what is your big goal in life?

M: I suppose I should be happy to go on acting in plays here, though my dream is to get into films and make one over in the States. I already have an agent working on it, so we’ll see.

W: Well, I wish you good luck, Roger. And thanks for talking to us.

M: It’s been a pleasure.