Аттестационные испытания по английскому языку

Раздел 1. «Аудирование»

Для выполнения заданий раздела «Аудирование» Вам нужно уметь:

Ÿ вычленить в прослушиваемом тексте запрашиваемую фактическую информацию и записать её в соответствии со смыслом и грамматическим строем предложения;

Ÿ полностью понять текст, включающий имплицитно представленную информацию, с целью определения причинно-следственных связей, отношения/мнения говорящего и т. д.; Ÿ понять основную мысль небольшого по объёму высказывания, а также вычленить детали, необходимые для установления соответствия с предлагаемыми утверждениями.

Part 1

Task B1-B8

You will hear part of a radio programme about how offices may be designed to suit different types of workers in the future. For questions B1-B8, complete the sentences by writing a word or a phrase that you hear (of no more than 17 symbols) in the spaces provided. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 45 seconds to look at the questions.

The office of the future

What's called the B1 ________________office is given as an example of one prediction that hasn't come true.

Francis Duffy, a/an B2 ________________ by profession, identifies four types of office.

Duffy gives the name 'The Hive' to the type of office where work of a B3 ________________ nature is carried out.

“The Cell” is a type of office which suits people whose work requires
B4 ________________.

Duffy thinks that people such as computer scientists and B5 ________________ work well in a cell office.

The type of office which Duffy calls “The Den” was designed to make interaction such as
B6 ________________ easier.

Duffy sees people involved in professions like B7 ________________ and the media working well in a den office.

Duffy says 'The Club' is the type of office which would suit people doing what he calls
B8 ________________ work.

Part 2

Task A1-A6

You will hear part of an interview with the comedian Kevin Burke. For questions A1-A6 choose the answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) which fits the best according to what you hear. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 1 minute to look at the questions.

A1 When it is suggested that he is not really as happy as he appears, Kevin

1. admits that he conforms to a stereotype.

2. explains why people might assume that.

3. accepts that he is an untypical comedian.

4. confirms that depression can be a problem.

A2 What does Kevin value most about the book entitled Laughter?

1. It was written with comedians in mind.

2. It helps him see why some comedians fail.

3. It shows him why audiences react as they do.

4. It aims to show what makes certain jokes funny.

A3 What does Kevin say about his time at university?

1. He regrets his choice of degree subject.

2. He is proud of his academic achievements.

3. He enjoyed getting involved in a range of activities.

4. He had a lot in common with other students on his course.

A4 After leaving university, Kevin

1. was determined to build a career as a journalist.

2. didn’t really enjoy the type of work he was doing.

3. set his sights on getting work as a television presenter.

4. took the opportunity to develop his skills as a performer.

A5 What does Kevin say about his television career?

1. It’s not where he does his best work.

2. He wishes he hadn't accepted certain offers.

3. It’s not as demanding as working on stage with a live audience.

4. He feels most comfortable doing a range of different programmes.

A6 Kevin believes that he is successful on stage because

1. he is able to make audiences feel sorry for him.

2. he can convince audiences that he is in control.

3. he is able to laugh at his own appearance.

4. he can appeal to people’s sense of logic.

Part 3

Task B9-B18

You will hear five short extracts in which employees are talking about what they do for lunch each day. You will hear the recording twice. And while you listen you must complete both tasks.

For questions B9-B13, choose from the list (A-H) the person who is speaking.

For questions B14-B18 choose from the list (A-H) what each person says about lunch.

You now have 40 seconds in which to look at the questions.

A hotel receptionist

B make-up artist

Speaker 1		B9
Speaker 2		B10
Speaker 3		B11
Speaker 4		B12
Speaker 5		B13

С shop assistant

D photographer

E travel agent

F call-centre worker

G hairdresser

H flight attendant

A I eat whatever is provided.

Speaker 1		B14
Speaker 2		B15
Speaker 3		B16
Speaker 4		B17
Speaker 5		B18

B I like to prepare my own.

C I tend to miss it out altogether.

D I like a good choice.

E I hardly notice what I’m eating.

F I rarely have time for much.

G I enjoy eating with colleagues.

H I like to take my time over it.