1.01 Задание 1. Задание на понимание основного содержания прослушанного текста

Speaker A 

As for me, I cannot imagine my life without my bike. It's not that I really need to go somewhere. My dad takes me to school and back home, and my sports club is just a few blocks away, so I walk there. Still, having a bike is a must for me because every weekend I go to the countryside. My life would be dull without these long rides when I can just admire the picturesque landscapes I pass by. I never get tired of looking at green valleys and colorful flowers.  - Утверждение 3 (Riding a bike is a chance to enjoy nature. — Езда на велосипеде — это возможность насладиться природой) соответствует высказыванию спикера A: «Still, having a bike is a must for me, because every weekend I go to the countryside. My life would be dull without these long rides when I can just admire the picturesque landscapes I pass by.»

Speaker B

If you ask me, well, I don't have a bike because I can't ride it. That's right, everybody is supposed to be able to ride a bike. But when I was a child, my parents were protecting me from everything all the time. Besides, I was afraid to fall off the bike and break my arm or leg. As a teenager, I felt shy to start learning. All of my friends could do it. Now I have an exercise bike, which is a nice substitute. Of course, I can't enjoy the nature while riding it, but at least I can exercise.- Утверждение 7 (You can ride a bike at home instead of outdoors. — Вы можете кататься на велосипеде дома, а не на улице) соответствует высказыванию спикера B: «Now I have an exercise bike, which is a nice substitute. Of course, I can't enjoy the nature while riding it, but at least I can exercise.»

Speaker C

I don't like riding a bike. In my opinion, it's plain boring. I don't understand people who are enthusiastic about riding bikes at the weekend. Still, I do agree that riding a bike is great to exercise your muscles and improve your overall physical condition. It's good cardio, even if you do it indoors, like in the gym. My coach says that regular bike training sessions help to get rid of a lot of medical conditions. No wonder bike classes are so popular in gyms now. - Утверждение 2 (Riding a bike definitely helps to get healthier. — Езда на велосипеде определенно помогает стать здоровее) соответствует высказыванию спикера C: «Still, I do agree that riding a bike is great to exercise your muscles and improve your overall physical condition.»

Speaker D

I've been trying to lose some weight for quite a while. A couple of months ago my mother suggested trying riding a bike. Apparently her friend's son had the same problem but managed to solve it thanks to regular bike rides. My parents bought me a second-hand exercise bike and I've been using it three times a week for a month and a half already. It's not a piece of cake to ride 20 kilometers per session, but I definitely see the results. I've lost a couple of kilos. - Утверждение 5 (Riding a bike can help become slim. — Езда на велосипеде может помочь стать стройным) соответствует высказыванию спикера D: «It's not a piece of cake to ride 20 kilometers per session, but I definitely see the results. I've lost a couple of kilos.»

Speaker E

To my mind, you'd better stay away from those bikes. I don't really understand why bikes are so popular these days. In my opinion, it's so easy to hurt yourself while riding a bike. First of all, you can fall off the bike and break a bone. It's going to take a long time to recover in this case. Secondly, it's cardio. So if you're not careful enough with your heart rate, you may get serious problems with your heart later. I'd rather do yoga or go to the swimming pool. - Утверждение 4 (Riding a bike can be bad for your health. — Езда на велосипеде может быть вредна для вашего здоровья) соответствует высказыванию спикера E: «In my opinion, it's so easy to hurt yourself while riding a bike.»

Speaker F

I know people ride their bikes for different reasons. It could be anything from getting slimmer to just getting outdoors to breathe some fresh air. As for me, the reason why I love riding my bike is the incredible sense of freedom I get while riding a bike. I forget about all my problems and worries. There's only me and my bike and I go wherever I want and there's nothing stressing me out. To be perfectly frank, I think it's the best way to get some rest. - Утверждение 6 (Riding a bike can be a good way to relax. — Езда на велосипеде может стать хорошим способом расслабиться) соответствует высказыванию спикера F: «As for me, the reason why I love riding my bike is the incredible sense of freedom I get while riding a bike. I forget about all my problems and worries.»