At the library

Libraries are very important in the life of all people. Library is a place where people can get books, periodicals, newspaper files and magazines to read there. There are librarians who can help you to find the information you need and a reading-room.

I often take books from the university library. The choice of books in our library is very good. There are many short stories and novels, textbooks and reference books, dictionaries and encyclopedias there. Our librarians often organize meetings with writers and poets which are usually held in the library.

Although we live in the computer age, and nearly all books and periodicals can be found in the Internet. Today there are libraries in every city and village.

Task 1 Find the key words of the text- (time for preparation-1min., for answering – 1 min.)

Task 2 Translate the 2nd paragraph of the text (time for preparation-3min., for answering – 1 min.)

WRITING (14 minutes)

Task 1 Write an essay to the given topic (time for preparation – 13 min., for answering – 1 min) - 40 words.

A new language is a new life.

CARD 5

LISTENING (7 minutes)

Listen to the text. T. 5 “The Holiday Programme” (listening – 2 min.).

Task 1. Listen and complete (time for filling - 1 min., for answering – 1 min.).

Task 2. Retell the listened text (time for preparation - 2 min., for answering – 1min.).

SPEAKING (10 minutes)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation (time for preparation- 2 min., for answering – 2 min.).

Getting together with friends on group date can be a fun activity, especially when you like hanging out with people, but you aren't interested in a serious relationship. In such situations, what kinds of activities do you like to do with your friends (e.g., going to watch a movie, playing video games, hiking, etc.).

Task 2. Speak on the given topic (time for preparation – 5 min., for answering – 1 min.).

The importance of finding time to relax and socialize with others

READING (9 minutes)

Read the text (silent reading - 1 min., aloud – 2 min.).