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

Miles: Hi, Lily, I haven't seen you for ages. How are you?

Lily: Hi, Miles. I'm fine, thank you. How about you? 

Miles: The same. I see you are reading a book. It's nice to read in the park, isn't it?

Lily: Yes, it is. I like it here very much. There are not so many families with small kids here, as there is nothing interesting for them here, I guess. That's why I can have some peace and quiet, and enjoy my book.

Miles: Is the book interesting? What is it about?

Lily: It's very interesting. It's about our first impressions.

Miles: Is it about psychology, then?

Lily: Kind of. I can't say this book is the result of thorough scientific research. It's pop psychology, in my opinion. I can't say I trust every word in this book, but it's definitely fun to read.

Miles: So what does the book say about first impressions?

Lily: Well, the starting point is that it takes a very short time for the human brain to process a first impression. It says in the past it was necessary for people to make their first impressions very quickly in order to escape from any dangerous situations.

Miles: I didn't know that. It gives me food for thought indeed.

Lily: Then the book passes over to explaining the importance of non-verbal communication to the reader. I have found out that our facial expressions and gestures actually say much more about us than we probably want them to.

Miles: I think our body language says more than words. Sometimes I see a person who is saying kind words, but their eyes are cold or indifferent, so I can't trust such a person.

Lily: That's exactly the example which is given in the book. Anyway, the author teaches you how to correctly interpret body language. The third chapter has some practical tips on how to produce a good impression on somebody when you meet them for the first time, but I haven't started it yet.

Miles: I say, Lily, can you lend me the book as soon as you've finished it? I'd love to learn more about making a good first impression, too. It will come in handy when I leave school and go to college. No one will know me there. I'll have to make new friends.

Lily: Sure, Miles. I think I should finish the book by the end of the week. Does Saturday sound fine to you?

Miles: Perfect! Thank you very much! Why don't we go to the cinema on Saturday evening? They're showing a new film with Al Pacino. You can bring the book, and we'll watch the film.

Lily: That's a good idea. See you on Saturday, then.

Statement A: The park is full of children playing. Результат: Analysis: Lily says, "They're not so many families with small kids here as there is nothing interesting for them here. I guess that's why I can have some peace and quiet..." This directly contradicts the statement. Conclusion: False (2).

Statement B: Lily often reads books on psychology. Результат: Analysis: Lily mentions the current book is "pop psychology". However, the dialogue doesn't provide information about how often she reads this genre or if she reads other psychology books. Conclusion: Not stated (3).

Statement C: The book contains some facts from the past. Результат: Analysis: Lily explains that the book says, "...in the past it was necessary for people to make their first impressions very quickly. In order to escape from any dangerous situations..." This confirms the statement. Conclusion: True (1).

Statement D: Miles finds the book useless. Результат: Analysis: Miles says the topic "gives me food for thought" and later asks to borrow the book because "I'd love to learn more about making a good first impression too it will come in handy when I leave school and go to college." This shows he finds the book potentially useful, contradicting the statement. Conclusion: False (2). 

Statement E: Miles rarely trusts strangers. Результат: Analysis: Miles mentions distrusting people whose words don't match their eyes ("sometimes I see a person who is saying kind words, but their eyes are different so I can't trust such a person"). This reflects caution in specific situations but doesn't explicitly state he rarely trusts strangers in general. His desire to make friends at college suggests he needs to trust new people. The dialogue doesn't specify the frequency of his trust issues. Conclusion: Not stated (3).

Statement F: Lily is going to finish reading the book soon. Результат: Analysis: Lily tells Miles, "I think I should finish the book by the end of the week. Does Saturday sound fine to you?" Finishing by the end of the week (soon) is stated. Conclusion: True (1).

Statement G: Miles has invited Lily to the cinema at the weekend. Результат: Analysis: Miles asks, "What do we go to the cinema on Saturday evening?" Saturday is part of the weekend, and Lily agrees. Conclusion: True (1).