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

John: Hi Sandra, I haven't seen you for ages. You've got such a nice tan. Where have you been?

Sandra: Oh, hi John. Thanks for the compliment. I thought you knew I was in Thailand. I came back only yesterday.

John: What a contrast it must be in terms of the weather.

Sandra: Yes, it's rainy here in London. When is it going to stop, I wonder?

John: The weather forecast is not very promising, I'm afraid. It says it's going to rain for a week or so.

Sandra: Oh God!

John: At least you've soaked up some sun in Thailand. So tell me everything about your trip. Did you go with your parents?

Sandra: Of course. My mum loves the seaside holidays, you know. So she chose Thailand this time. The sandy beaches there are just perfect, and the sea is so warm and calm.

John: Oh, Sandra, I'll never believe you were lying on the beach all the time. Did you see any places of interest in Thailand?

Sandra: Well, I couldn't travel around much because my parents wouldn't let me do it. The only trip they agreed to was a trip to Bangkok.

John: So what did you think of Bangkok?

Sandra: It's the capital of Thailand. In my opinion, it's a city of contrast. I was impressed with its tall glass buildings. But behind them, you will see the life of the locals, much like it would have been a hundred years ago or something. I mean the canals, of course.

John: The canals? Does Bangkok have any canals?

Sandra: Yes. They were built in the middle of the nineteenth century, and they are home to many Thai people who live and work there. As for me, I especially liked the floating markets there.

John: That sounds very interesting. What are these floating markets like?

Sandra: Oh, they are fascinating places. Very colourful indeed. There are four such markets in Bangkok, as far as I remember. They are very noisy places. You must come early, like 6am, because when the buses with tourists come, it becomes overcrowded, so it's best to shop early.

John: Did you buy anything there?

Sandra: I bought some tropical fruit and local food, just to feel the atmosphere of this place. But they sell not only food, but also hats, silk dresses, shirts and whatnot. My mum bought a pink silk dress.

John: Thank you for your story, Sandra. The floating markets in Bangkok seem to be a perfect place to feel the spirit of Thailand.

 

Утверждение A (John and Sandra live in the UK. — Джон и Сандра живут в Великобритании) соответствует содержанию диалога — True: «Yes, it's raining here in London. When is it going to stop I wonder.»

Утверждение B (John is pessimistic about the weather for the next week. — Джон пессимистично оценивает погоду на следующей неделе) соответствует содержанию диалога — True: «The weather forecast is not very promising. I'm afraid it says it's going to rain for a week or so.»

Утверждение C (Sandra’s parents travel very often. — Родители Сандры очень часто путешествуют) не отражено в диалоге — Not stated.

Утверждение D (It’s Sandra’s first visit to Thailand. — Это первый визит Сандры в Таиланд) не отражено в диалоге — Not stated.

Утверждение E (The best time to visit the floating markets is the midday. — Лучшее время для посещения плавучих рынков – полдень) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False: «You must come early, like 6 a.m., because when the buses with tourists come it becomes overcrowded so it's best to shop early.»

Утверждение F (Sandra’s mother didn’t buy anything in Bangkok. — Мама Сандры ничего не покупала в Бангкоке) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False: «My mom bought a pink silk dress.»

Утверждение G (John thinks it’s not worth going to Bangkok’s markets. — Джон считает, что не стоит ходить на рынки Бангкока) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False: «Thank you for your story, Sandra. The floating markets in Bangkok seem to be a perfect place to feel the spirit of Thailand.»