1.02 Задание 2. Задание на понимание в прослушанном тексте запрашиваемой информации

Adam: Hi, Julie. Long time no see. How are things?

Julie: Oh, hi, Adam. I'm fine, thank you. And how about you?

Adam: The same. So, our summer holidays have just begun. What are you going to do this summer? Have you made any plans yet?

Julie: Well, I'm thinking of going to an art school, but I'm not sure. What do you think?

Adam: An art school? Are you interested in art? I didn't know that.

Julie: You see, I've always dreamed of learning to draw, but I never had enough time to take up drawing. This summer, I'm not going to work, and I've got a lot of time on my hands, so I thought it would be a nice opportunity for me to make my childhood dream come true.

Adam: Go ahead then. What's stopping you from doing it?

Julie: On one hand, an art school has a lot of experienced teachers who can explain to me the basics of drawing. On the other hand, an art school can turn out to be boring and rigid.

Adam: Well, you've definitely got a point there, Julie. Art is very personal, in my opinion. If you don't like the teachers, or find the atmosphere there too academic, it can put you off drawing forever, and that's not what you want.

Julie: Adam, that's exactly what I mean. I believe art classes should encourage creativity and self expression. At the same time, I do need some academic basics, don't I?

Adam: I don't know. You can start with some abstract art. It doesn't require any formal education. I've seen some fluid art pictures and abstract water colour paintings. They are awesome!

Julie: Water colours are just not my cup of tea. I'd rather start with graphics. It doesn't require any expensive materials. In fact, you can start with a drawing pad and some pens.

Adam: I haven't thought about it. Watercolor and fluid art materials do cost a fortune. Well Julie, I think you should start with some proper classes then. If I were you, I'd call several art schools to find out if they offer the first class for free. At least you would see if the school atmosphere is suitable for you.

Julie: That's a great idea Adam. Thank you so much for your suggestion.

Adam: If you find such a school drop me a line and let me know about it. I may join you for your first class if you don't mind. Who knows, maybe we'll have an art exhibition for the two of us one day.

Julie: You are joking, Adam. I don't know how to draw at all. Okay, let's go to an art class together. We can share our impressions afterwards.

Adam: It's a date then.

A  — 1. You see, I’ve always dreamed of learning to draw, but I never had enough time to take up drawing.

B  — 3. No information.

C  — 1. Go ahead then. What’s stopping you from doing it?

D  — 2. At the same time, I do need some academic basics, don’t I?

E  — 2. I’ve seen some fluid art pictures and abstract watercolour paintings. They are awesome.

F  — 1. I may join you for your first class, if you don’t mind.

G  — 3. No information.