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

John: Hi, Amanda. Long time no see. How are things?

Amanda: Oh, hi, John. I'm fine, thank you. How are you?

John: Oh, I'm great. I'm planning my summer holidays, you know.

Amanda: I bet you're going to travel somewhere. You've always had itchy feet.

John: You're right, Amanda. I'm going to travel again, and this time my destination is Russia.

Amanda: Ah, I love Russia. I've been there three times already.

John: Actually that's why I was looking for you. You see, it's my first visit to the country, so I thought you might give me some tips.

Amanda: Like do's and don'ts, right?

John: Exactly.

Amanda: OK, tip number one, plan your trip carefully. How long are you going to stay in Russia?

John: About two weeks, I think.

Amanda: That's not much, but it may be enough for the first visit. It's good it's summer now because summer is the best season to go to Russia. Winter travels may have their special charm, but you'd better not try it if you're not used to sub-zero temperatures.

John: Good for me, I guess.

Amanda: OK, shall we go further? Are you going to Siberia or the Far East, or are you going to stick to the central part of the country?

John: The latter.

Amanda: Anyway, take some warm clothes with you and take an umbrella. Rains in Russia are usual for any season except winter, and even in summer, the temperature is sometimes only plus three or plus five degrees centigrade (+5˚C). A jacket and a couple of sweaters will be enough.

John: Got it. Do you think I'd be able to wash my clothes in the hotel?

Amanda: There are laundry facilities in hotels, but it's quite expensive. I think you'd better buy a small packet with washing powder and do it yourself. It's only two weeks after all.

John: Can I buy it when in Russia?

Amanda: Of course. Well, are you going to travel alone or in the company of other people?

John: I'm flying to Moscow alone and then my pen friend will meet me there and he will take me to my hotel. He has promised to show me the city and help when I need it.

Amanda: Oh good! But, John, don't forget to take special gifts for him and for his family. Maybe you can take pictures of your family and your city as well.

John: Thank you for your recommendations, Amanda. Look, I've got to go.

Amanda: See you later.

John: See you. Good luck.

 

Утверждение A (John loves travelling. — Джон любит путешествовать) соответствует содержанию диалога — True:
Amanda: I bet you're going to travel somewhere. You've always had itchy feet.

Itchy feet (idiom) — develop a strong urge to travel or move from place to place.

Утверждение B (Amanda has been to Russia once. — Аманда была в России единожды) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False: «I love Russia. I've been there 3 times already.»

Утверждение C (Amanda’s visit to Russia was in winter. — Визит Аманды в Россию был зимой) не отражено в диалоге — Not stated.

Утверждение D (Amanda doesn’t think John will need warm clothes. — Аманда не думает, что Джону понадобится теплая одежда) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False: «Anyway, take some warm clothes with you and take an umbrella.»

Утверждение E (John will stay at his friend’s in Moscow. — Джон останется у друга в Москве) не соответствует содержанию диалога — False: «Do you think I'll be able to wash my clothes in the hotel?»

Утверждение F (John has already bought gifts for his friend in Moscow. — Джон уже купил подарки своему другу в Москве) не отражено в диалоге — Not stated.

Утверждение G (John is grateful to Amanda for her advice. — Джон благодарен Аманде за совет) соответствует содержанию диалога — True: «Thank you for your recommendations Amanda.»