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May 2013
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Praktika 3(3)_Dyakova_S_A

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You will hear an interview with a travel writer. For statements 1-7, choose A, B or C to complete each statement correctly.

1.When Simon was younger, he
 
A was encouraged to be a photographer by his father.

 B learnt to take pictures by himself.

C didn't think about being a travel writer.

2.When Simon was at the newspaper, he

A worked only as a photographer.

B realised that he was a better writer than a photographer.

C was soon given more responsibilities by his editor.

3.When Simon is struggling to begin a project, he

A works on a simple part of the text.

B starts writing anyway, without worrying about the quality.

C works on something else instead.

4.The problem with a lot of modern travel writing is that

A it is aimed at one type of reader.

B there aren't many places left that haven't been written about.

C the storylines can be very predictable.

4.In order to be successful, travel writers should

A make use of all their contacts.

B give their articles a unique style.

C make sure they follow the editor's instructions.

5.Simon likes Seville so much because:

A it reminds him of his first story.

B it is close to home but still feels exotic.

C he likes the weather and the local culture.

6.Simon thinks that in the future

A most travel writing will definitely be posted on blogs.

B people will still read books, if the stories are good enough.

C people will only read the classics.

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http://wwwsun2013com.blogspot.ru/2013/05/listening-task-3.html

 


 

 

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