Аудирование проверяет уровень понимания и извлечения информации из устного сообщения. Само по себе аудирование считается достаточно сложным видом работы, которая требует большого внимания и сосредоточенности. Ранее над заданиями предполагалось работать по памяти после прослушивания текста, как и с текстами по чтению. Обычно текст прослушивался дважды, а затем учащиеся получали образцы заданий. Теперь тексты по аудированию также меняются. Учащимся предлагается одновременное прослушивание и выполнение заданий. Это означает, что текст по аудированию максимально приближается к естественной обстановке. Ведь в обычной жизни, слушая речь другого человека, мы и наблюдаем, и имеем возможность реагировать. Те же условия создаются и текстом по аудированию, то есть учащийся одновременно слышит, видит и реагирует. Кроме того, в современных текстах предлагаются не только монологи, но и диалоги. В таких текстах могут быть и шумовое сопровождение, и идиоматические выражения.
Задания в таких тестах многообразны. Обычно перед началом прослушивания предлагается короткое время для ознакомления с заданиями и требованиями по его выполнению. Ответы обычно даются в краткой форме.
Задания по аудированию могут быть такие, как:
- заполнение таблиц;
- определение местонахождения по карте или схеме;
- множественный выбор;
- соотнесение друг с другом фраз или частей предложения;
- подстановка слов, цифровых значений;
- ответы на вопросы;
- заполнение схемы, диаграммы, бланка;
- комплектование предложений;
- вывод основной идеи и другие виды работ.
Тексты по аудированию проверяют умения учащихся:
- извлекать специфическую и фактическую информацию из прослушанного;
- идентифицировать говорящих;
- идентифицировать отношения между идеями и приведённой информацией;
- устанавливать причину и следствие, порядок следования событий, сравнивать.
Они также проверяют умение следовать устным инструкциям и наставлениям, идентифицировать имена, даты, время, время; распознавать, что сообщает говорящий - факты, предложения или мнения, делать заключения и выбор.
Данные задания разработаны по текстам из журналов Easy English известного издательства Oxford Education UK, курс которых получил одобрение во многих странах. Он одобрен Министерством Образования России.
Темы:
- Страна изучаемого языка.
- Англоязычные страны.
- Известные люди.
- Музыка.
- Фильмы.
- Здоровье, спорт.
London.
Easy English N 5 page 13
I. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. It has great museums with …
- famous exhibitions;
- priceless exhibitions;
- less exhibitions.
2. Now London has around …
- 17 million people;
- 6 million people;
- 7 million people
3. You can see … every day outside Buckingham Palace.
- Changing of the Guard;
- Changing of the Queen;
- The Kee ceremony.
4. London has … main airports.
- one;
- two;
- three.
II. True or False?
- There is nothing for everyone in London.
- You can travel on the bus or underground and get to different places in the centre.
- Heathrow is a famous park in London.
- You can see real Mick Jagger, George Mickael and Annie Lenox in the streets of London.
III. Fill in the Gaps.
- London is on the river Thames about ___________ miles from the see.
- It is a ___________ and ___________ centre of the country.
- You can “meet” famous people as __________ _________ at Madame Tussaud`s.
- Dr. Johnson once said :” When a man is tired of London, he is tired of _________”.
Hide Park.
Easy English N 2 page 13
I. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. London has many open spaces, but Hyde Park is …
- the largest street;
- the largest green park;
- the largest green area.
2. You can … on the Serpentine Lake.
- swim;
- fish;
- hire a boat.
3. There is a four- mile long track called … .
- Rotten Row;
- Golden Row;
- Marble Arch.
4. A very famous area is … .
- Serpentine Lake;
- Speakers Corner;
- Rotten Row.
II. True or False?
- Lots of people visit the park every day.
- You can cycle along Rotten row.
- Only English people can speak publicly on Speaker’s Corner.
- You can sit in deckchair (шезлонг) in Hyde Park.
III. Fill in the Gaps.
- London is very popular with Londoners and ___________ .
- You can hire a boat, ____________ or ___________ along the special paths.
- It is also possible to go horse riding- there is a _________ long track called Rotten Row.
- In Speaker’s Corner you can speak ____________ on any subject you want.
Destination Ireland.
Easy English N 10 page 13
I. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. In the last thirty years Ireland has been in the news almost daily because … .
- bad weather;
- political problems;
- conomical problems.
2. Some people call Ireland … .
- the Diamond Isle;
- the Emerald Isle;
- the Gold Isle.
3. Ireland is the home of some … .
- great poets;
- great writers;
- great artists.
4. The country also has a great … .
- musical traditions;
- rock festivals;
- drama traditions.
II. True or False?
- Ireland is a place of beautiful rivers and lakes.
- Ireland is rich in friendly people.
- Oscar Wild, George Bernard Sow never lived there
- You will be disappointed while visiting Ireland.
III. Fill in the Gaps.
- Ireland is a great place if you are ________ _________ beautiful countryside.
- ____________ Ireland is a treasure chest (сокровищница) .
- Ireland is famous for great beers and _________ .
- It is a __________ to all who enjoy the good things in life.
New York
Easy English N 1 page 13
I. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. New York is known as … .
- “ The City that Never Sits”;
- “ The City that Never Sleeps”;
- “ The City that Never Stands “.
2. Over … people live in New York.
- eighteen million;
- eight thousand;
- eight million.
3. The most famous landmark must be … .
- The Statue of Liberty;
- The Empire State Building;
- Manhattan.
4. Mats and Yankees play … .
- baseball;
- basketball;
- ice-hockey.
5. You can relax in … .
- Monaco;
- Manhattan;
- Central Park.
II. Listen to the text once again and fill in the gaps with the necessary information.
- New York is the biggest __________ and ________ centre in the world.
- Manhattan is the ___________ of the city.
- There are thousands of things to do, and places ____________ for tourists.
- The Empire State Building was built in _________ .
- On a clear day you can take spectacular __________ of the city.
- Sports ________ can watch famous Rangers play ice hockey.
- New York really does have ___________ for everyone.
Cornwall.
Easy English N 9 page 13
I. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. Coming to Cornwall you can fill the … .
- special atmosphere;
- fresh air;
- beautiful landscape.
2. The most famous one is the legend of … .
- Robin Hood;
- Wizard Merlin;
- King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table.
3. Many knights tried to draw (вытянуть) … , but only Arthur managed to do it.
- the rope;
- the sword;
- the turnip.
4. He became … and … king and protected his people from enemies.
- brave and strong:
- healthy and strong;
- brave and clever.
II. True or False?
- Cornwall has a very rich historical past.
- Merlin asked Arthur Pendragon to bring up the boy.
- “ The one, who will draw the sward from the anvil (наковальня) will become a king.”
- The sward was called Excalibur.
III. Fill in the gaps.
- According to the Legend, Arthur was ___________ by the wizard Merlin.
- Sir Ector was a good knight, who ____________ the boy.
- The past and ___________ of this land created a rich ____________ tradition.
South Africa.
Easy English N 6 page 13
I. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. South Africa is a mix of … cultures.
- traditional;
- native;
- African.
2. South Africa is a big country and has an area … square miles.
- 1471;
- 47172;
- 471723.
3. South Africa has a big … industry.
- gold;
- oil;
- mining.
4. For people interested in nature there is … .
- the Table National Park;
- the Kruger National Park;
- The Cape Town National Park.
II. True or False?
- South Africa is not a big country.
- It exports gold, diamonds and iron ore.
- There are no mountains there.
- You can visit national parks there.
III. Fill in the gaps.
- South Africa or _________ _________ is the name, that people gave to this country.
- The landscape is diverse with mountains, _________, ___________ .
- In the big cities or in the __________ there is a lot to see.
- South Africa is a ________ in the African crown.
The Beatles
Easy English N 5 page 15
I. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. Beatles were popular … .
- only in Britain;
- only in America;
- Not only in Britain.
2. They were … from Liverpool.
- students;
- working -class boys;
- pupils.
3. They also starred in … .
- comedies;
- two films;
- musical films.
4. John Lennon was … in New York outside his own house.
- killed;
- shot;
- knock down.
II. True or False?
- The Beatles was born as a group in 1961.
- Paul McCartney, who used to sing and play drums for Beatles, established his own group.
- Paul’s daughter Stella is a top British fashion designer.
- George Harrison is still living in London.
III. Fill in the Gaps.
- Paul McCartney’s group was called __________ .
- John Lennon learnt to play _________ .
- He met McCartney in ________ and they started the Beatles in ________ .
- In 1991 Paul McCartney wrote his first piece of ___________ music.
Diana.
Easy English N 6 page 15
I. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. Diana was born in a very … family.
- poor;
- wealthy;
- wealthy and aristocratic.
2. Her ancestors (предки) acquired the title of earl (граф) from king Charles I in … .
- 17th century;
- 7th century;
- 16th century.
3. In 1980 Diana appeared on the world stage as the … of Charles.
- new wife;
- future bride;
- elder sister.
4. Diana was a very modern woman, who enjoyed … .
- pop music;
- romantic novels;
- charity work.
II. True or False?
- They married in June 29, 1981 in St. Paul’s Cathedral.
- Diana and Charles became happy together.
- As a single woman Diana put all of her energy into her two sons and her work.
- In 1997 she started a romance with Doddy Fayed.
III. Fill in the gaps.
- Even though they had ______________ children.
- Charles enjoyed many different ___________ .
- After a very public separation in ________ an equally public divorce followed in _________ .
- She was a very _______ _____________ whose early death stunned (ошеломлять)a nation into silence.
Kylie Minogue
Easy English N 3 page 15
I. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. Kylie Minogue was born in …
- Melbourne;
- Dublin;
- New York.
2. Her career began as a child actor … .
- in soap opera;
- in TV shows;
- in concerts.
3. They sang a duet … .
- “Neighbors”;
- “ Let it be”;
- “ Especially for you”.
4. Her last album was … .
- a sensation;
- a success;
- a failure.
5. She has been in a few films, but they were … .
- not very successful;
- a success;
- a sensation.
II. True or False?
- Kylie was born in Sydney, Australia.
- “ Especially for You” was a solo single.
- Kylie was an actress before she became a pop-star.
- Kylie is almost famous for her clothes and style.
III. Fill in the gaps.
- She was in an Australian __________ __________ called “ Neighbors”, where she met Jason Donovan.
- It was her first ____________ , a number one in the UK in 1988.
- In the __________ Kylie had a very different image.
- Her latest _____________ “ Fewer” is a sensation in dance clubs around the world.
- The style and ___________ press love Kylie and with fans around the world her success in sure to continue.
London
Easy English N 5 page 15
I. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. Beatles were popular … .
- only in Britain;
- only in America;
- Not only in Britain.
2. They were … from Liverpool.
- students;
- working-class boys;
- pupils.
3. They also starred in … .
- comedies;
- two films;
- musical films.
4. John Lennon was … in New York outside his own house.
- killed;
- shot;
- knock down.
II. True or False?
- The Beatles were born as a group in 1961.
- Paul McCartney, who used to sing and play drums for Beatles, established his own group.
- Paul’s daughter Stella is a top British fashion designer.
- George Harrison is still living in London.
III. Fill in the Gaps.
- Paul McCartney’s group was called __________ .
- John Lennon learnt to play _________ .
- He met McCartney in ________ and they started the Beatles in ________ .
- In 1991 Paul McCartney wrote his first piece of ___________ music.
Titanic – the Facts and the Film.
Easy English N 4 page 15
I. Decide which answer A, B, c best fits each space.
1. Titanic first sailed from England in … .
- early spring 1912;
- in early April 1812;
- in early April 1912.
2. On the night of April 14TH the “Titanic” … an iceberg and sank.
- pulled;
- hit;
- pushed.
3. At the Oscars “ Titanic” won … .
- seven Academy Awards;
- eleven Academy Awards;
- twelve Academy Awards.
4. The historical background and the details connected with the ship are very … .
- accurate;
- truthful;
- exact.
II. True or False?
- Titanic was the largest ship on the seas.
- The disaster was not the largest of it’s time.
- The film has made less money then any other previous film.
- Poor Jack Dawson traveled to England to start a new life there.
III. Fill in the Gaps.
- _________ people sank in about 3 hours, including many of the rich and famous.
- The only other film to win eleven awards was ____________ .
- The historical _________ and the details are very important/
- During the ___________ he meets Kate Winslet, who plays Rose, a Society Lady.
Healthy Living
Easy English N 42 page5.
I. Answer the Questions.
- What kind of sport does Emily go in for?
- Does she do any other kind of sport?
- Does George go in any kind of sport?
- Can George go in for sport with Emily?
- Does George drink alcohol?
II. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. Emily goes to the … .
- a swimming pool;
- sports center;
- stadium.
2. Yoga is good for … .
- stretching the body;
- legs;
- health.
3. Weight training for two hours is the best way to build up … .
- figure;
- muscles;
- body
4. George does … .
- sit-downs;
- sit-ups;
- stand-ups.
III. Fill in the Gaps.
- It’s really good for my ___________ and it helps me ________ _________ .
- You exercises are simply a __________ _________ before real training.
- I try to avoid ____________ situation and not to worry about any problems.
- I’ll eat only _____________ food.
Let’s Talk about Sport.
Easy English N 17 page 5
I. Answer the questions.
- What sport does Mark go in for in winter?
- What kind of sport is Mark good at?
- Are the girls the best company to watch any sport?
II. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. In summer Mark goes … .
- swimming and climbing;
- swimming and riding;
- swimming and running.
2. He hates … .
- racing;
- boxing;
- skiing.
3. He has two tickets for a … match.
- football;
- motor racing;
- boxing.
III. Fill in the Gaps.
- I think motor racing is the most ____________ sport.
- Hi, Mark, are you ___________ in sport?
- So you are probably like _________ _________ as well as…
At the Doctor’s
Easy English N 16 page 5
I. Answer the questions.
- What was the trouble with Mrs. Smith?
- Want pills did she take?
- Was she in a very bad or in a very good mood?
- Did she have total bad rest for one or for two weeks?
- Was she really ill or not?
II. Decide which answer A, B, C best fits each space.
1. Mrs. Smith lost her … .
- voice;
- appetite;
- recipe.
2. She often has.. .
- stomachache;
- sore throat;
- headache.
3. She needs special care in a … .
- health resort;
- health centre;
- hospital.
III. Fill in the gaps.
- What seems to be the ___________ this time?
- Mrs. Smith, let me __________ you. Undress and _____________ on the bad, please.
- I’m going to _____________ you anything.
- But will my ____________ insurance cover the expenses?
- Maybe I will come back next week for a ___________ .
The Keys
№1 New York
I.
1a
2.c
3.a
4.a
5.c
6. fans
7. something
II.
1. commercial
2. heart
3. to visit
4. 1931
5. photographs
№2 Hide Park
I.
1.c
2.c
3.a
4.b
II.
1.T
2.F
3.F
4.T
III.
1. tourists
2. cycle, rollerblade
3. four-mile
4. publicly
№5 London
I.
1.b
2.c
3.b
4.c
II.
1. F
2.T
3.F
4.T
III.
1. 40
2. financial, cultural
3. wax figures
4. life
The Beatles
I.
1. c
2. b
3. b
4. b
II.
2. F
2. F
3. T
4. F
III.
1. wings
2. harmonica
3. 1955
4. 1960
№3 Kylie Minouge
I.
1. a
2. b
3. a
4. a
5. a
II.
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
III.
1. soap opera
2. hit
3. 1980
4. album
5. fashion
№ 6 South America
I.
1. c
2. c
3. c
4. b
II.
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
III.
1. “ Rainbow Nation”
2. Deserts, lowland
3. countryside
4. jewel
Diana
I.
1.b
2.a
3.b
4.a,b,c
II.
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
III.
1. Two
2. interests
3. 1989, 1996
4. English Rose
№ 9 Cornwall
I.
1. a
2. c
3. b
4. c
II.
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
III.
1. kidnapped
2. brought up
3. beauty, artistic
№10 Destination Ireland
I.
1. b
2. b
3. b
4. a
II.
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. F
III.
1. looking for
2. culturally
3. pubs
4. paradise
№ 4 Тitanic – the facts and Film
I.
1. c
2. b
3. b
4. a
II.
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
III.
1. 1503
2. ”Ben Hur”
3. background
4. voyage
№ 42 Healthy Living
I.
1. aerobics
2.
to yoga
Do weight
Training
3.
goes running
does press ups
and sit- ups
4. Yes.
5. No.
II.
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. b
III.
1. heart, keep fit
2. warm up
3. stressful
4. healthy
№ 16 At the Doctor’s
I.
1. She felt faint and breathless.
2. for her rheumatism
3. bad mood
4. for a week
5. not
II.
1. b
2. c
3. a
III.
1. trouble
2. examine, lie
3. prescribe
4. health
5. checkup
№ 17 Let’s Talk About Sport
I.
1. ski in the mountains
2. at swimming and skiing
3. no
II.
1. a
2. b
3. c
III.
1. dangerous
2. interested
3. motor racing