СОЧ ПО АНГЛИСКОМУ Reading . Task 1.Read the dialogue about transportation and do the task. (прочитай диалог и выполни задание после диалога, писать во не надо, только нумерацию во и букву A/B/C/D) Means of transportation dialogue Bob: Hello, I’m sorry, but I am late. Can you help me? Mark: Sure, no problem! How may I help you? Bob: When is the next train to Ansonia? Mark: I am not sure, but I think the next one leaves tomorrow at 8 pm. Bob: What?! I can’t wait that long! What time is the next bus? Mark: It should go by in about two hours. It leaves the bus station at about 5.30 pm. Bob: Well, I don’t know. Isn’t there any other option? Mark: You could take a taxi… Bob: What’s faster, the bus or the taxi? Mark: The taxi, of course! All you have to do is to call and ask for a taxi and it will come right away. Bob: You are right, but which is the cheapest one? Mark: The cheapest means of transportation is the subway. Bob: When have you ever seen a subway here in Connecticut? Mark: You’re right. But anyway why don’t you just go walking? It’s only like 25 minutes away from here. Bob: You’re absolutely right. Thanks for your help. I. Choose the right option. 1. Where is Bob? A) in Connecticut B) in Ansonia C) at work D) at home 2. Bob wants to go to … A) Connecticut B) Ansonia C) Bus station D) Home 3. The train leaves … A) At 5.30 pm B) In 25 minutes C) At 8 pm D) Right away 4. The fastest means of transportation is … A) Train B) Bus C) Taxi D) Subway 5. The cheapest means of transportation is … A) Train B) Bus C) Taxi D) Subway 6. How long will it take for Bob to walk? A) 25 minutes B) 27 minutes C) 28 minutes D) 21 minutes Writing. Choose one of the topics. (выберите одну из двух тем и напишите мини-эссе на данную тему, опираясь на данные во по теме) Topic 1. Write about the topic ‘Our neighbourhood’. 1) Do you like living in your neighbourhood? 2) What are the advantages and disadvantages of your neighbourhood? 3) What would you change about your neighbourhood? 4) What types of services are popular near to you? 5) How near is the library/cultural center to where you live? 6) How far do you live to the city center /village center? 7) Are there any parks or playgrounds near where you live? Topic 2. Write about the topic ‘Transport’. 1) Do you have a bicycle/roller skates? 2) Is it difficult to ride it? Why? 3) How often do you ride it? 4) Why do you like it? 5) How do you get to school? 6) Do you often use public transportation? 7) Do you think it is safe to travel by bus?