Задание В1. Базовый уровень. Пониманиие основного содержания.
Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между
высказываниями каждого говорящего A–F и утверждениями, данными
в списке 1–7. Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное
соответствующей буквой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее
утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды.
1. The art exhibition is worth visiting.
2. Those who love ballet will definitely enjoy it.
3. This book fair is a really popular place.
4. The concert didn’t appeal to the speaker.
5. This rock group’s new DVD is popular with teenagers.
6. Despite some drawbacks the opera was enjoyable.
7. The play really took my breath away.
Прослушать текст можно здесь:
Speaker A
Woman: I would definitely recommend it - you find things on every topic under the sun
there, from ancient Greek sculpture to the Japanese art of bonsai. But if you"re planning to
go, don"t leave it too late in the day. I went in the afternoon and it was really crowded,
especially round some of the more popular stands.
Speaker B
Man: They kept the curtain open during all the scene changes, which rather spoiled the
illusion for me. And they did it in modern dress, which I found a bit strange,
especially since it"s supposed to be set in ancient Egypt. But apart from those things,
I really enjoyed it. The female lead was superb; she had a wonderful voice of course,
but she was a good actress too , which isn"t always the case.
Speaker C
Woman: I only went because David persuaded me into it - he"s a big fan - but it wasn"t
really my cup of tea. Of course, they were fantastically fit and did the most amazing
leaps and twirls, and it was all quite pretty to look at. The music was nice too, bit I
did get a bit bored. In fact, I have to admit I fell asleep for a while in the second
Speaker D
Man: The Swinton retrospective at the Tate has really been pulling the crowds , so
get there early if you want to avoid queuing to get in. The irony of this popularity
would not have been lost on Swinton himself - he struggled for thirty years to
make a living from his work and it was only in the last decade of his life that his
cartoon-like images of daily life caught the public"s imagination.
Speaker E
Woman: Of course, it"s always harder to bring something fresh to the classics -
everyone"s got their own preconceived ideas about the right way it should be done.
But I must say, this production was absolutely fantastic. I was completely
spellbound from the moment the curtain rose and the final speech at the end of act
three brought tears to my eyes.
Speaker F
Woman The performance was certainly slick and the guitarist"s fingers as nimble as
ever, but I have to admit that I found the spectacle of a group of men in their fifties
pumping out songs of teenage rebellion more than a little ridiculous. This did not
seem to bother the audience, however, who had turned up in thousands to see the
heroes of their youth. Predictably, it was the old hits that went down best, while
songs from the new album met with a lukewarm response.
You have 15 seconds to complete the task. (Pause 15 seconds.)
Now you will hear the texts again. (Repeat.)
This is the end of the task. You now have 15 seconds to check your answers.
Vocabulary
amazing leaps and twirls – удивительные прыжки и повороты
queue – очередь
preconceived ideas - предвзятые идеи
slick - гладкий, блестящий
as nimble as ever – такие же шустрые, как всегда
Answers:
Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами и их заголовками: к каждому тексту, обозначенному буквами А–G, подберите соответствующий заголовок, обозначенный цифрами 1–8. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок.
1. One product - many dishes
2. Simple to prepare
3. Once local - now global
4. Good for everyone
5. More than food
6. Impossible to grow
7. Synonymous to food
8. Differrent table manners
A. Over the centuries, rice has become a part of the traditions of many cultures. In some societies, it is traditional to throw a handful of rice on newlywed couples, symbolizing the wish for a large family and prosperity. In India, rice is traditionally the first food that bride offers her new husband. It is typical for people to leave offerings of rice in Buddhist temples. In Thailand, the annual Royal Plowing Ceremony has taken place in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok for seven centuries.
B. The basic recipe for cooking rice is easy. First you need to bring 2 cups of water to boil. When the water is boiling, add 1 cup of rice. Cover the pot. As soon as the water boils again, reduce the heat. Let the rice cook for 15 to 20 minutes. The rice is ready when all the water is absorbed. It’s now possible to buy rice cooking machines that cook perfect rice every time, especially in large quantities. This is particularly helpful in Asian cultures, where families often eat rice with every meal. In these countries, rice is also used to make pancakes, sweets and wine - indeed almost anything!
C. Rice is the primary source of nutrition for more than half of the world’s population. Countries as different as Japan, India, Nigeria and Mexico use rice in their national cuisine. In Chinese, the word for rice is the same as the word for food. And in Thailand, when you call your family to a meal, you say “eat rice.” So it’s easy to understand why the 2008 global rice shortage was a real crisis for billions of people. In some countries the shortage led to big price increases. Some governments had to control the sale of rice.
D. Many people consider rice to be one of the healthiest of possible food choices. It has no sodium or cholesterol, and almost no fat. One half cup of rice has approximately 100 calories, and those calories are rich in important vitamins and minerals, including folic acid, iron and zinc. Many athletes eat rice because as a carbohydrate it is a great source of energy. Rice even has certain chemicals in it that are supposed to improve your mood. Brown rice is the healthiest of all because it is 100% grain.
E. Archeologists believe that rice has been grown as a source of food for at least 4000 years. It was first grown in China, and then introduced to India. Over the centuries the practice of growing rice has spread literally across the globe. Today rice is grown in Peru, Egypt, and even the United States, but over 90% of the world’s rice is still grown in Asian countries. Rice is best grown in wet, sub-tropical climates, and in many countries it is still cultivated using intensive human and animal labor. For this reason, large families are still typical, and the water buffalo is a valued possession.
F. One of the amazing things about rice is how adaptable it is. It is an essential ingredient in cuisines all around the world - cuisines as different as Japanese, Mexican, and West African. The Japanese combine sticky rice with raw fish to create numerous varieties of sushi. Mexican rice, flavored with cumin and tomatoes, is a colorful side dish. Every country in West Africa has its own version of a regional rice dish called jollof, often served with fried plantain, a kind of banana.
G. All around the world people eat rice in different ways. In India it is traditional to eat rice with your right hand. You just mix the rice with a little curry, roll it into a ball, and pop it into your mouth. In China it’s common to use chopsticks (or kuaizi). People in Korea, Thailand and Vietnam eat their rice with a spoon. And in European countries and in the United States rice is eaten with a fork.
Вариант 2
контрольных измерительных материалов для проведения
пробного основного государственного экзамена по
АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ
Письменная часть
Инструкция по выполнению работы
Письменная часть экзаменационной работы по английскому языку состоит из четырёх разделов, включающих в себя 33 задания.
На выполнение заданий письменной части экзаменационной работы отводится 2 часа (120 минут).
В разделе 1 (задания по аудированию) предлагается прослушать несколько текстов и выполнить 8 заданий на понимание прослушанных текстов. Рекомендуемое время на выполнение заданий данного раздела 30 минут.
Раздел 2 (задания по чтению) содержит 9 заданий на понимание прочитанных текстов. Рекомендуемое время на выполнение заданий раздела 30 минут.
Раздел 3 (задания по грамматике и лексике) состоит из 15 заданий. Рекомендуемое время на выполнение заданий раздела 30 минут.
Ответы к заданиям 1, 2, 9 записываются в виде последовательности цифр. Эту последовательность цифр запишите в поле ответа в тексте работы,
а затем перенесите в бланк ответов № 1.
Ответы к заданиям 3–8 и 10–17 записываются в виде одной цифры, которая соответствует номеру правильного ответа. Эту цифру запишите в поле ответа в тексте работы, а затем перенесите в бланк ответов № 1.
Ответы к заданиям 18–32 записываются в виде слова (нескольких слов). Ответ запишите в поле ответа в тексте работы, а затем перенесите в бланк ответов № 1.
В разделе 4 (задание по письму) дано 1 задание, предлагающее
написать личное письмо. Задание выполняется на бланке ответов № 2. Рекомендуемое время на выполнение задания – 30 минут.
При выполнении заданий можно пользоваться черновиком. Записи в черновике не учитываются при оценивании работы.
Баллы, полученные Вами за выполненные задания, суммируются.
Постарайтесь выполнить как можно больше заданий и набрать наибольшее количество баллов.
Желаем успеха! __
Английский язык. 9 класс вариант 2 2018 г. - 2 /11
Раздел 1 (задания по аудированию)
1. The speaker talks about his/her favourite subject.
2. The speaker explains how to use the school library.
3. The speaker talks about his/her after-class activities.
4. The speaker explains what his/her friend is angry about.
5. The speaker describes his/her school classroom.
6. The speaker describes a school book exhibition.
Запишите в таблицу выбранные цифры под соответствующими буквами
Английский язык. 9 класс вариант 2 2018 г. - 5 /11
1
Вы услышите четыре коротких диалога, обозначенных A, B, C и D. Определите, где происходит каждый из диалогов. Используйте каждое место действия из списка 1-5 только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее место действия. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 20 секунд, чтобы ознакомиться с заданием.
1. In a restaurant
3. In a shoe store
4. In a food store
2
Вы услышите пять высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего А-E и утверждениями, данными в списке 1-6. Используйте каждое утверждение из списка 1-6 только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 30 секунд, чтоб ознакомиться с заданием.
Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись
1. The speaker can appreciate actors’ professional skills in this kind of movies.
2. The speaker usually chooses movies that are educational.
3. The speaker thinks cinema actors used to be more professional.
4. The speaker thinks this kind of movie has a positive effect on her/his relative.
5. The speaker thinks the positive side of this kind of movie isn’t always obvious.
6. The speaker thinks the story may not be very strong in this kind of movie.
Вы услышите телефонный разговор отца и дочери. В заданиях 3-8 в поле ответа запишите одну цифру, которая соответствует номеру правильного.
Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись
3
The girl"s feelings about her roommate from South Korea are:
4
At college the two girls plan to
1. study foreign languages.
2. take music classes.
3. sing for pleasure in the college chorus.
5
What does the girl say about her classes?
1. They are too easy.
2. They are too difficult.
3. They are manageable.
6
What’s the bad news?
1. She ran out of money.
2. She is homesick.
3. She lacks friends.
8
Her father was disappointed because she spent too much money on
3. entertainment.
Раздел 2. Чтение
9
Прочитайте тексты и установите соответствие между текстами и их заголовками: к каждому тексту, обозначенному буквами А–G, подберите соответствующий заголовок, обозначенный цифрами 1–8. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок.
2. In a railway museum
3. Airplane alternative
4. Long and special
5. Goods delivery
6. User and nature friendly
7. From steam to electricity
A. The invention of the steam locomotive made a breakthrough in the development of the railway system in the 19th century. Today the technology seems ordinary, but two hundred years ago it was revolutionary. Steam locomotives were fueled by burning coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drove the engine. Of course, large amounts of water were also needed. In the 20th century, steam engines were gradually replaced with trains fueled by diesel or electricity.
B. Some long-distance passenger trains have become famous. For example, the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia is the longest railway in the world, covering 9,259 kilometers and 10 time zones. In the United States, the California Zephyr travels between Chicago and San Francisco, and during the 3-day trip, passengers can enjoy amazing views of the Rocky Mountains. The Orient Express between Venice and Istanbul offers old-fashioned service that is luxurious, romantic, and expensive.
C. Of course, not all trains carry passengers. Many trains are freight trains, transporting goods from one location to another. The busiest freight system in the world is in China. Freight trains are usually much longer than passenger trains. The longest freight train recorded was in Australia with over 682 cars. Freight trains can carry anything - coal, cars, clothing - anything that people need. Refrigeration, which keeps food cold and fresh, revolutionized freight transportation.
D. In many countries, overnight trains are a good option to air travel. For example, you might leave one city at 11:00 at night, and arrive at your destination at 7:00 the next morning. Typically, you share a cabin with three other people, who you might be travelling with, or who you might not know at all. Your seats become your beds and the price of your ticket includes your bedding. If you want, you can order tea and a snack from the cabin attendant.
E. Authors have been using trains in literature for as long as trains have been running. Indeed, it’s hard to imagine some stories without a train in them. Even people who have never read Anna Karenina know how the famous novel’s heroine dies at the end. Many American children learn the important lessons of optimism and hard-work reading the classic story The Little Engine that Could. And of course almost everyone on the planet knows about Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter books.
F. Many countries around the world are investing in high-speed trains. Today’s high-speed railways are amazing. They can go twice as fast as regular trains, and they are designed for passenger comfort with spacious chairs, internet access, and multi-media entertainment. High speed rail makes it possible to move many more people much faster over longer distances. High speed rail also can help the environment because it is more energy efficient and reduces cars on the roads.
G. In the 19th century, railroad travel became the fastest way to travel long distances overland. It was a great improvement over travelling by horse and wagon, which could take weeks longer than the train. But early trains weren’t comfortable. Seats were hard and the soot from the coal engine made the air very dirty. In addition, the cars were cold in winter and hot in summer because there was no heat or air conditioning. But fortunately, since those early years, train travel has become much more pleasant.
Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений 10–17 соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Not stated). В поле ответа запишите одну цифру, которая соответствует номеру правильного ответа.
The United Nations sponsors many wonderful programs to help people all over the world, and one of the most famous - and oldest - is UNICEF. The acronym UNICEF is short for the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund. The program was founded in 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare for millions of children in the countries that had been ruined by World War II. Today UNICEF helps children in developing countries with programs that support human rights, food, healthcare, and education. UNICEF programs emphasize the importance of developing strong communities. In recognition of its work, UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965.
UNICEF operates with a budget of over $2.7 billion. The funds are provided by governments of the member nations of the U.N. and also by private groups and individuals. In the United States and Canada, UNICEF is especially well known for its “Trick-or-Treat” program, which began in 1950. Every Halloween, in October, children dress up in magical, fantastic and scary outfits and go door to door in their neighborhoods, asking for candy. Many children also carry with them bright orange “Trick-or-Treat” boxes, and they receive money as well as candy. They get to eat the candy, of course, but the money is given to UNICEF. Over $200 million has been raised in this way - all by children dressed up as witches and ogres and fairy princesses.
UNICEF has offices and centers in over 190 countries, with thousands of staff, interns and volunteers. UNICEF also relies on famous people to help raise awareness for its projects. One of the most famous and popular was the actress Audrey Hepburn. Hepburn had herself been the child of war, having survived World War II in the Netherlands. She credited the United Nations with saving her from starvation at the end of the war. Hepburn believed her work with UNICEF was more important and more meaningful than her career as an actress.
10
UNICEF was one of the first funds sponsored by the United Nations.
11
The main aim of UNICEF programme has been to feed starving children.
12
The efforts of UNICEF as a peacemaker were highly estimated.
13
The main part of the UNICEF budget comes from the governments.
14
UNICEF uses “Trick-or-Treat” program only in the US and Canada.
15
Over $200 million come from children’s pocket money to the UNICEF budget.
16
World famous celebtrities help to promote UNICEF projects.
17
Audrey Hepburn didn’t care much for her career as an actress.
Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 18–26, так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию 18–26.
18
NOT HAVE Our family was quite small, just my Mom, Dad and me. I _____ any brothers or sisters. When I was ten years old, my parents finally decided I could have a dog.
19
DREAM I _____ of having a dog for years, but my parents used to say
20
NOT BE “No, you ______ responsible enough to take care of a dog yet.”
21
I Finally they decided I was ready! So one day, my mother drove ______ to the pound.
24
THEY But one of _____ was sitting in a corner, nervously ______ around.
25
KNOW Our eyes met! And I _____ that was the dog for me!
26
NOT FORGET I ______ that day, the day when I got my first dog ever.
Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 27–32, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию 27–32.
27
FOG It happened in 1707. On a _____ October night four English navy ships hit rocks in the Atlantic Ocean and sank.
28
TRAGEDY The ships had been sailing in the thick fog for twelve days when the _____ accident occurred.
29
NAVIGATE The compass went out of order and the commanders and their ______ were lost in the ocean.
30
LOCATE They had no way of knowing their ______ .
31
FRANCE They thought they were near the ______ coast.
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KNOW They were wrong, and their lack of ______ cost thousands of lives.
Раздел 4. Письмо
Для ответа на задание 33 используйте отдельный лист. При выполнении задания 33 особое внимание обратите на то, что Ваши ответы будут оцениваться только по записям, сделанным на отдельном чистом листе. Никакие записи черновика не будут учитываться экспертом. Обратите внимание также на необходимость соблюдения указанного объёма письма. Письма недостаточного объёма, а также часть текста письма, превышающая требуемый объём, не оцениваются.
You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Susan.
...Yesterday I cooked pizza myself! Yummy! What do you think of pizza and fast food in general? What do you usually have for lunch? What can you cook yourself, if you need to?
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.
Write 100-120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Раздел 5. Говорение
You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.
The platypus is one of the most unusual creatures in the animal kingdom. Platypuses have a paddle-shaped tail like a beaver, a furry body like an otter, and webbed feet like a duck. In fact, the first time a platypus was brought from Australia to Britain, people could not believe that it was a real animal.
Platypuses make their homes in the freshwater areas. While they are in the water a lot, they will also waddle onto the riverbanks to dig burrows with their claws. These burrows are tunnels that have rooms or chambers. Platypuses also live under rock ledges, roots, or debris.
Platypuses weather many climate extremes. Their waterproof, thick fur keeps them warm in chilly temperatures, and their big tails store extra fat for energy. Platypuses usually sleep during the day and hunt at night. They hunt for their food in the water where they live.
Показать ответ
Речь воспринимается легко: необоснованные паузы отсутствуют; фразовое ударение и интонационные контуры, произношение слов практически без нарушений нормы; допускается не более пяти фонетических ошибок, в том числе одна-две ошибки, искажающие смысл.
You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись
Показать ответ
Electronic assistant: Hello! This is the electronic assistant of the cafe The Best Choice. We are doing a market research, and we would like to offer you new opportunities for special occasions. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. Please answer six questions. The survey is anonymous, so you don’t have to give your name. Let’s get started.
Electronic assistant: Is there a cafe in your neighbourhood?
Student: (pause 40 seconds) Well, there is one good cafe in a stone throw from my home. It is small buit extremely cute. This cafe is made in French style and it has panoramic windows and fresh flowers everywhere. _
Electronic assistant: Where do you prefer to celebrate your birthday, at home or in a cafe? Explain why?
Student: (pause 40 seconds) If I were to choose where to celebrate my birthday, I would defenetly go for cafe. The reason is that I don"t want to be bothered with cooking and washing dishes after all. Besides, I won"t missan opportunity to take cool photos in a luxuriously designed cafe.
Electronic assistant: If you had a chance to arrange a birthday party in a cafe, what kind of food and drinks would you order?
Student: (pause 40 seconds) First of all, as I have a sweettooth, a birthday cake is of utmost importance. Then there"d definely be some cocktails and champagne. Finally, I am sure if I were to organise the birthday party there won"t be staple food like vegetables and potatoes. It seems to be old fashioned for me.
Electronic assistant: What kind of entertainment would you like to have at your birthday party to make it more exciting?
Student: (pause 40 seconds) First of all, there will be a cotton candy counter, an incredible magic show and a fashionable photo booth. Then I can"t do without music and so I will invite a jazz band.
Electronic assistant: Whom would you like to invite to your birthday party, your family or your friends? Explain why.
Student: (pause 40 seconds) Surely I will invite both my friends and family, because I would like to share the happiest moment in my life with all of them. However, with no doubts there would be 2 different parties because the interesta and as a result the entertainment must be different.
Electronic assistant: What other special occasions (like your graduation party or getting a driver’s licence) would you like to celebrate in a cafe?
Student: (pause 40 seconds) To my mind, getting a Bachelor"s Degree or retirement are occasions that must be celebrated in restaurants and cafes, because they"re the most important milestones of our life and we should do our best to remember this moments forever.
Electronic assistant: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your time.
You are going to give a talk about your free time. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.
Remember to say:
What teenagers enjoy doing in their free time, why
What your favourite pastime is, why
Whether you help your family with household chores if you have free time, why
You have to talk continuously.
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I would like to start with the idea that most of the people have enough free time to relax. But the majority of them always complain that they need more and more. I think that you just have to be responsible for a wise usage of your free time. Speaking about me, I’m usually busy doing homework. But I still have enough free time to play with my friends. I would say that I have enough free time to do everything that I’ve planned. I do believe that all other teens prefer to watch a new movie in the cinema and have fun with their friends from school for example they enjoy hanging out in clubs. But my favourite day of the week is Sunday because I always help my parents with household chores such as washing dishes and taking the garbage away. The main reason why I do it is (not mentioning that it’s my responsibility to help my elderly parents) that after fullfiling my duty I go to the pool , meet with my friends and we watch a movie together. In summary, I should say that having a lot of free time is great.
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ЕГЭ 2018 Английский язык ПЧ Раздел 1 (аудирование) Задание 1
Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего A–F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1–7 . Используйте каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение . Вы услышите запись дважды. (На экзамене у Вас будет 20 секунд, чтобы ознакомиться с заданием)
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Speaker A
Holiday or no holiday, if I have a business deal going on, I work. At Christmas, for example, I am often quite alone because I’ve got no family or kids but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying myself. Sometimes, I go to a party with some of my single friends but even then, we usually reserve that for the New Year celebration. So you see, this holiday that seems to be so important for so many people, is really just another day for me.
Speaker B
The night before Christmas I take a train to the suburbs to visit my parents. It takes an hour to get there by car but the traffic on Christmas Eve is so bad that it takes hours to drive there. That’s why I take the train. On the morning of the 25th we usually have a leisurely breakfast and open the presents Santa has left for us. Of course, I am all grown up now but believing in Santa is still kind of fun in our family. We like finding small packages in our stockings.
Speaker C
There is really no more fun for me than to spend my Christmas holidays with my big family. My six brothers and sisters all sleep in one room the night before Christmas and before bed my dad reads us Christmas poems. Then he leaves, and we make up a strategy to wake up our parents the next morning. We try to be creative because we want them to get up early to open our presents, and they like us to surprise them with a special wake up call.
Speaker D
You know, Christmas is such a lovely family holiday. My children are all gone from home now with families of their own, but on Christmas morning they come to my house for breakfast. I’ve got 26 grandchildren opening presents around my tree. To say the least, my heart is always full on this day because not only do they open the presents I’ve prepared, but they also bring their presents for me. I love their handmade things – they are filled with love.
Speaker E
I am a student and rather far away from home. Unfortunately, Christmas break is not long enough for me to travel to see my family, so I stay at the dormitory. Our college is very nice because it organizes a Christmas party for everyone who finds themselves alone on this day. The college makes a traditional Christmas meal and puts a big tree in the middle of the dining hall. We all bring a present and put it under the tree for someone else to open.
Speaker F
Our family always takes a holiday during Christmas break. We usually go abroad and celebrate this day in a hotel. One time we were in Africa, so on Christmas Eve we went to the beach and had a barbeque. My parents put our presents under the palm tree outside our hotel room, and that’s where we found them the next morning. I remember laughing that Santa went swimming after delivering our presents that year. I won’t forget that holiday.
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