Task 1
You aregoing to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently,and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2minutes for reading aloud.
Today itis hard to imagine Moscow being dark at night. Yet, the central streets of thecity became bright only in 1730. Before then, Muscovites had to keep candlesburning in the windows for passers-by. Most people also carried individual oillamps when they walked late. During the summer months, candles and oil lampswere not allowed because of the risk of fire. Later, gas lanterns appeared.They were rather effective but the real progress started later, with electriclamps. 448 electric lamps were fixed in the centre of Moscow a century ago. Atpresent, Moscow has a modern system of street lights with electronic control.
Task 2. Take part in a telephone survey.You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to thequestions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Electronic assistant: How old are you?
Student: ______________________________
Electronic assistant: How long have you been living in your city, village ortown?
Student: ___________________________________
Electronic assistant: When was your city, village or town founded?
Student :____________________________________
Electronic assistant: What is your favorite place in your city,village or town and why?
Student: ____________________________________
Electronic assistant: What place in your home town would yourecommend visiting?
Student: ___________________________________
Electronic assistant: What is the best season for visiting your city, village ortown and why?
Student: ___________________________________
Task 3. Youare going to give a talk about the place where you live. You will have to startin 1,5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10-12 sentences).Remember to say:
— what your city, town or village is famousfor;
— what your favorite place in your city, town or village is,and why you like it;
— whetheryou are going to stay in your city, town or village after leaving school ormove to another place, and why.
— what would you like to change in your city,town or village.
You haveto talk continuously.
