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

Greg: Hello Mary. It's so good to see you. How are things?

Mary: Oh, hi Greg. I'm fine, thank you. What about you?

Greg: I'm okay, thanks. Congratulations on your summer holidays. I hope you are going to do something really exciting during them.

Mary: Actually, I'm going to travel to Russia.

Greg: Russia? Such a great choice. I spent a year in Russia as an exchange student and I absolutely loved the country.

Mary: Oh, I've clean forgotten you've been to Russia. It's so good we've met today then. I hope you can give me some useful tips on my future trip.

Greg: I'll be glad to be of some help. What would you like to know?

Mary: Well, let me think. I have got my visa already and I've booked my trip with the travel agency, so I guess I just have a few practical questions.

Greg: So, go ahead.

Mary: OK. The first issue is the money. Should I take cash or can I pay by my credit card?

Greg: If you stick to bigger cities, your credit card should be fine. In very small towns, paying by credit card or withdrawing cash can be a problem though.

Mary: Oh, I won't go to any small towns. The tour includes just big cities like Moscow or St Petersburg.

Greg: Then you don't need to worry. You'll find exchange offices and ATMs at banks without any problems. If I were you, I'd take some cash just to be on the safe side, plus the credit card.

Mary: Did you have an impression that it's safe in Russia?

Greg: You can visit any place and peacefully walk on the streets. However, you can easily become a victim of pickpockets in the underground, so take care of your wallet and don't keep a lot of cash on you.

Mary: Well, no surprise here. London is just the same. What would you say about the food? Is it much different from what we have here in the UK?

Greg: I'm sure you'll find something to your liking. The only problem you can face is that they seldom have a menu in English.

Mary: Should I tip?

Greg: If you wish. Tipping is expected but not mandatory. In any case, check your bill before paying.

Mary: Which dishes did you like most of all?

Greg: Well, I thought soups were quite nice. Generally speaking, Russian cuisine isn't spicy. I think you'll like it.

Mary: Thank you, Greg. I'll let you know about my impressions when I get back.

Greg: OK, have fun. Mary: I will.

 

Утверждение A (Greg studied in Russia for a year. — Грег проучился в России год) соответствует содержанию диалога — True: «I spent a year in Russia as an exchange student and I absolutely love the country.»

Утверждение B (Mary wants Greg to give her some advice. — Мэри хочет, чтобы Грег дал ей совет) соответствует содержанию диалога — True: «I hope you can give me some useful tips on my future trip.»

Утверждение C (Mary still needs to get a visa to Russia. — Марии еще нужно оформить визу в Россию) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False: «I have got my visa already and I've booked my trip with the travel agency.»

Утверждение D (Greg thinks Mary shouldn’t take cash. — Грег считает, что Мэри не следует брать наличные) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False: «If I were you I'd take some cash.»

Утверждение E (Greg and Mary live in London. — Грег и Мэри живут в Лондоне) не отражено в диалоге — Not stated.

Утверждение F (Mary always tips waiters in restaurants. — Мэри всегда дает чаевые официантам в ресторанах) не отражено в диалоге — Not stated.

Утверждение G (Greg disliked Russian soups. — Грег не любил русские супы) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False: «Well, soups were quite nice.»