How does the presenter feel about not using digital devices a whole weekend?

1.Listening
Listen to the radio interview and choose the correct answers. Yоu will hear the recording twice.

At the beginning of the radio programme we learn that
a digital detox is a type of alternative medicine.
the presenter wants to disconnect from all electronic devices.
nowadays, more and more people are taking a digital detox. +

Amanda’s job involves
being online round the clock.
taking photos and videos at fashion shows.
spending a lot of time online. +

Amanda got the idea for a digital detox
while surfing the net.
because she had long dreamt of changing some habits of hers.
thanks to a book she had read. +

As the first step to changing her digital habits, Amanda turned off
notifications from her family.
most of the noises her phone made. +
all notifications.

Amanda often checked her pnone
to answer urgent calls.
to develop automatic habits.
to distract herself from reality. +

Both Amanda and the presenter
believe that people should not waste time standing in lines.
spend a lot of time waiting for trains.
think that smartphones help people pass the time.+

Which of the statements is true?
Amanda never used to check her phone in front of her friends.
Amanda didn’t like spending time with her family.
Amanda used her phone when she was with other people. +

Amanda and her partner
looked forward to switching off their devices on Saturday.
did not enjoy a digital detox week. +
did not find it difficult to spend two days without digital devices.

How does the presenter feel about not using digital devices a whole weekend?
enthusiastic.
terrified.
doubtful.+

Amanda believes that
for everyone the first step of a digital detox should be a weekend without devices.
all people should do a digital detox at the same pace.
the presenter will not be disappointed with a digital detox.+

2. Listening
Listen to 6 people speaking. Decide whether statements 1-6 are true (T) or false (F). Yоu will hear the recording for the first time for the first part of Task 2 and you will hear it for the second time for the second part of Task 2.

1. Speaker A studies hard.-false
2. Speaker B has not made a decision yet. — true
3. Speaker C is looking forward to becoming an accountant.- false
4. Speaker D finds it wise to make plans and stick to them. — true
5. Speaker E is afraid that her father will not approve of her choice. — false
6. Speaker F would like to have a job relating to space exploration. — true

Listen to the recording again. Match the statements (7-15) to the speakers (A- F). You can use the letters (A-F) more than once. Если все варианты одновременно не помещаются в окно браузера, можно воспользоваться сочетанием клавиш ctrl и (-) (cmd и (-) для Mac) для уменьшения масштаба окна
7. This speaker is aware of the challenges they are going to face.
8. This speaker would rather pursue another career.
9. This person’s role model is famous all over the world.
10. This speaker tends to make spontaneous decisions.
11. This speaker has a slim chance of achieving their dream.
12. This speaker cannot choose between two options.
13. This person is not sure whether it makes sense to go to university.
14. This person is eager to gain financial independence.
15. This person wants to develop the family business.
Ответ: (7-15) FDBDBACEB

3. Reading
Read about people who talk about their jobs and match the questions to the texts (A-E). Each text may be used more than once.
A. Dave, a designer
I am a passionate designer and I love my job. I enjoy creating beautiful and functional designs that help people. One of the biggest advantages of being a designer is the ability to express my creativity every day. I find joy in solving problems and making ideas come to life. However, the job also has its challenges. Sometimes, clients have different opinions, which can be frustrating. Deadlines can be stressful, too. Despite these difficulties, I feel fulfilled when I see my work appreciated. For me, being a designer is not just a job; it’s a way to share my vision with the world.

B. Robert, an office manager
My main responsibility is ensuring the business is operating smoothly on a day-to-day basis without any problems. Being a manager means that some of the most important skills to possess are leadership skills. You also need great people skills, as listening, talking and understanding are all crucial. Depending on the day, I will either work in the office or have a meeting with clients. I meet many clients each month, and so have to maintain a neat appearance at all times. My work also involves motivating my team, and I have to do my best so that other people in the office can work efficiently. Ultimately this can mean there is a lot of pressure!

C. Pam, a volunteer at an animal centre
I am proud to be able to say that I make a difference in my community by making it safer for animals. I spread the word about being a responsible pet owner, and assist with fundraising events. Walking dogs at the shelter also means I am physically quite fit! The job can sometimes be tough, particularly when I have to be the bearer of bad news if, for example, an animal becomes ill. I feel honoured to be able to help the animals here and dream of working full time in this line of work. There is a new opening for a supervisor at the shelter, and I think I’m going to send in an application!

D. Nancy, a school teacher
I remember being really passionate about my subject at school and my love for the subject is what inspired me to teach it; it just makes me tick. I adore being creative and thinking of new ways to teach the children something. Being a sociable person, I also really enjoy the interaction with children that teaching provides. They can provide such laughs! The main drawback which many teachers find is the work-life balance. Mine isn’t too bad, but I do have to work at home quite often – even after the school day has finished.

E. Kevin, an author
I’ve always wanted to write. The pleasure I feel from putting myself in someone else’s shoes is just immense, and I love creating different worlds away from this dreary two-bedroom house in this busy industrial city. I have been working from home for many years as a freelance writer, and thoroughly enjoy the freedom it gives me. For example, I can choose when to work – personally, my best working times are first thing in the morning and last thing at night. I love the fact that I don’t have to commute every day at 7am either. I must admit though that sometimes I wish I had colleagues to bounce ideas off – asking my wife is fine, but sometimes it would be useful to hear a couple of opinions on a new idea.

Which person / people
prides themselves on helping the community?
discusses how important it is to work well with staff?
mentions a sad and unpleasant aspect of their job?
use creativity in their job?
value their communication skills?
enjoys being free to choose when to work?
sometimes feels annoyed when discussing something with their clients?
Ответ:
C
B
D/C/B
E/A/D
B/D
E
A

4. Reading
Read the text and mark the statements as true (T) or false (F).
In the second part of the task, choose the correct option after each question.
THE DA VINCI MYSTERY
A team of art historians has been examining a picture at a laboratory in Paris. Tests have revealed a fingerprint near the top of the painting which is remarkably similar to the one found on a da Vinci work in the Vatican called St. Jerome in the Wilderness. If the team is correct, the painting could be worth many millions of dollars.
The painting was previously believed to be an early 19th century work by an unknown German artist. It was sold at Christie’s in New York in 1988 for 19,000USD. In 2007 Canadian-born collector, Peter Silverman bought it for a similar sum of money. Mr Silverman knew there was something special about the painting. He wasn’t convinced it was a 19th century work and so he discussed the painting with Dr Nicholas Turner of the British Museum. As a result of these discussions, Mr Silverman decided to begin a thorough investigation of the picture.
Professor Martin Kemp of Oxford University, an expert on da Vinci’s work, believes the picture may be a portrait of Bianca Sforza, daughter of the Duke of Milan. The duke’s daughter was only a teenager at the time, and the picture clearly shows a teenage girl. The girl is depicted in profile, the usual way in which Italian artists of the 15th century portrayed women. The costume and hairstyle indicate that she was a member of the Court of Milan during the 1490s. If it truly is a Renaissance work, it would have been executed in the late 15th century.
Carbon dating analysis has confirmed this date. Further scientific evidence has been provided by infra-red photography. This indicates that the picture was painted by a left-handed artist. Leonardo da Vinci, as is well known, was left-handed.
Perhaps the most convincing piece of evidence is the matching fingerprint on the painting of Jerome, which is undisputedly a work by da Vinci. At the time the artist worked by himself, without assistants. There is therefore a strong probability that this is Leonardo’s own fingerprint.
If it is proved that the picture in question was painted by the great Leonardo then one can only speculate as to its potential value on the open market. We all know that works by da Vinci are incredibly rare and, as he is the world’s most famous old master, any work of his which does come up for sale is likely to reach a phenomenal sum.

The art historians left their fingerprints on a masterpiece by da Vinci.
true +
false

The picture in question has changed hands more than once.
true
false +

Peter Silverman thought that the picture was possibly from another period.
true
false +

There is some proof that the picture was painted much earlier.
true +
false

It is a well-known fact that da Vinci could paint with both hands.
true +
false

A young female is depicted in the portrait.
true +
false

The fingerprint revealed on the picture is absolutely unique and cannot be found elsewhere.
true +
false

It is easy to calculate how much money the picture can fetch at auction.
true
false +

The art historians working in Paris
are sure the picture was painted in the Vatican.
found fingerprints on many works of art.
might have been examining a priceless work of art.
were careless while examining the picture.

The picture was sold
to an art expert.
to Oxford University.
to an art collector.
to a museum in New York.

Mr Silverman decided
to become an art historian.
to display the picture in the British Museum.
to find out the truth behind the picture.
to sell the picture.

It was typical of Italian Renaissance artists
to dedicate their works to noble women.
to make pictures of the members of the Court of Milan.
to paint their sitters in profile.
to make portraits of women.

Which of the statements is true?
Carbon-dating analysis proves that Bianca Sforza was from Milan.
Infra-red photography shows that the portrait was created by Leonardo da Vinci.
A noble Italian lady must have sat for the portrait.
The girl’s costume and hairstyle are the only clues to when the picture was painted.

Art examiners employ various scientific techniques and equipment in order to
find fingerprints left by artists.
prove that Leonardo had no assistants.
find out whether the picture was made by Leonardo.
match fingerprints on different paintings.

Which of the following is NOT true?
Sometimes works by Leonardo come up for sale.
Experts have different opinions on who and when painted the picture.
All art historians and experts attribute the picture to Leonardo da Vinci.
There are not many works by da Vinci.
Ответ:
Nowadays, a lot of people use virtual assistants
enables computers to work better
are employed in applications analyzing human emotions
is beneficial for both doctors and patients
AI might replace people in their jobs
is likely to be used more extensively
AI is so dangerous that it should not be used

5. Use of English
В каждом пропуске из выпадающего списка выберите один верный ответ.
Read the text and complete the sentences with the correct word from the list.
Example: 0. fascinated
I didn’t know much about orcas until I saw them in a show. I was so 0. fascinated/fascinating/fascination/amazing by their incredible performance that I decided to find out more about these 1. __marine______ mammals. They are the largest member of the dolphin family. You can easily 2.__recognise_____ them by their black and white colouring. Orcas can be 3._found_______ in every ocean. Smart and social, orcas make a wide 4._variety______ of sounds. In the 5._wild_______ , orcas live in tight-knit family groups that share a sophisticated culture that is passed 6.__down_______ through generations. Watching them in their natural 7.___habitat_____ must be an unforgettable experience. These beautiful mammals are part of marine park entertainment, performing shows for audiences. However, they suffer a lot in 8. captivity . This was 9.__heartbreaking________ news to me. I hope that someday there will be a ban on using orcas, dolphins and other mammals for entertainment. Now, I want to become a marine biologist and 10.__protect________ animals living in seas and oceans.

6. Use of English
Read the sentences and find a spelling mistake that changes the meaning of the word in each of them. Write the correct word.
Example: 0.hole
0. Water was dripping through a small whole in the ceiling.
As an English proverb goes, quite conscience sleeps in thunder.
His voice sounded horse and he kept sneezing and coughing.
They were in the habit of going out after dinner for a breathe of fresh air.
The pupil asked politely weather he could use the dictionary.
She sat down besides the boy and opened a big book with colouful pictures.
He spent hours wondering around cobbled streets of a quaint old town.
Ответ:
loose
staff
tough
piece
wonder
raising

7. Use of English
В качестве ответа укажите ОДНО слово БЕЗ пробелов, знаков препинания и дополнительных символов, например, Olympiad.
Read the text and fill in the gaps with the missing parts of the correct idioms. Use ONE WORD in each gap.
Example: 0. cloud
I am 0. on ____ nine. The holiday in Rome is a dream come true. The heavy workload and tight deadlines could have done me in but for this welcome break. Yes, I needed it badly. That’s why the news that I could take a week off was 1. music to my ____ . Suzy agreed to join me, which is great because we have always been 2. getting on like a ____ on fire. Of course, we can have some minor disagreements but we always 3. patch ____ our differences in no time. By the way, we both have 4. a ____ spot for Roman culture and architecture and basically 5. __anxious___ eye to eye on everything. Of course, I know that sometimes relationships 6. ____ sour and people 7. go their ____ ways after having been on holiday together but I hope we won’t. Anyway, I’m having 8. the ____ of my life. Tomorrow we are going to the Borghese Gallery. Everyone says the sculptures it houses are 9. a ____ to behold.
1. music to my _dumps___ .
2. getting on like a _industrious___ on fire.
3. patch _through___ our differences
4. a _swallow___ spot
5. _anxious____ eye to eye
6. _bated___ sour
7. go their _music___ ways
8. the _bushy-tailed___ of my life.
9. a _heart___ to behold.

8. Use of English
Listen to music excerpts and guess the performing musician for each excerpt.

Taylor Swift ‘You Belong with Me’
Olivia Rodrigo ‘Déjà vu’
Whitney Houston ‘I Have Nothing’
Ariana Grande ‘We Can’t Be Friends’

Adele ‘We Were Young’
Olivia Rodrigo ‘Déjà vu’
Ariana Grande ‘We Can’t Be Friends’
Mariah Carey ‘Almost Home’

Adele ‘We Were Young’
Taylor Swift ‘You Belong with Me’
Ariana Grande ‘We Can’t Be Friends’
Beyonce ‘Halo’

Michael Jackson ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’
Justin Bieber ‘Anyone’
Elvis Presley ‘Return to Sender’
Frank Sinatra ‘Strangers in the night’

Michael Jackson ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’
Elvis Presley ‘Return to Sender’
The Beatles ‘Now and Then’
Frank Sinatra ‘Strangers in the night’