Задание 5. Now we are ready to start.

Задание 5

Вы готовите тематическую радиопередачу с высказываниями пяти разных людей, обозначенных буквами А, В, С, D, Е. Подберите к каждому высказыванию соответствующую его содержанию рубрику из списка 1–6. Используйте каждую рубрику из списка только один раз. В списке есть одналишняя рубрика. Вы услышите запись дважды. У Вас есть 20 секунд, чтобы ознакомиться с заданием.

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Presenter: Goodafternoon. Today we have asked 5 people to give us a shortinterview and share their opinions about learning foreign languages. Now we would like topresent their opinions to you.

Speaker A: I believe that it is not very difficult to learn a foreign language. Some students are able to communicate in a new language only a few weeks after they start to learn it. There are certainly mistakes. They often pronounce the words in a wrong way, and confuse the words. Grammar mistakes are a natural thing for any language learner – especially in the verb forms and tenses.

Speaker B: I have to say that I find learning languages very difficult, but nevertheless, I want to speak at least two or three foreign languages. It is necessary in today’s world, where people travel a lot and communicate across the countries. It’s very good for a successful business if you are able to work with foreign partners, and know their language and culture. And it’s really great to be able to read books and watch films in the original.

Speaker C: I want to speak foreign languages, but I find the process of learning very boring. I hate all these grammar rules and monotonous exercises. If anyone knows any other way to learn a language quickly, and how to make it a bit more exciting, please let me know. I also have a problem with new words. I learn them and forget them at once. Please help!

Speaker D: Some people say they find it difficult to learn foreign words and grammar. From my experience, I can say that listening to songs is a great way. You remember the lyrics very easily. And, I also read books. Even when I don’t understand everything, it’s not a problem. The main thing is to understand the general meaning, and I often guess the meaning of the new words from the context.

Speaker E: Most people agree that foreign language skills are very important. It would be great if we were able to speak ten languages. But, people usually choose one or two languages to learn. The first choice is certainly English. Most students, whose mother tongue is not English, choose it because it is the common language in different spheres – business, science, education, politics. And another reason is that English is an easy language to learn. It’smucheasierthansay…ChineseorRussian.