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\(\boxed{4}\) Imagine that you are doing a project "British and American English" together with your friend. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:

  • give a brief description of the photos, justifying the choice of the photos for the project;
  • say in what way the pictures are different, justifying the choice of the photos for the project;
  • mention the peculiarities (1–2) of the two types of speaking;
  • express your opinion on the subject of the project—whether you prefer British or American English.

You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Now read the suggested answer below and choose the correct options to complete the text.

Hi, Lisa! That's Anya [speak|spoke|speaking]. I'm phoning [of|to|in]tell you about the pictures I've [found|find|finding]for our project on British and American English.

In [the|—|a]first picture, the Royal guardians are marching in Great Britain. [—|A|The]second picture depicts a view of New York buildings in the USA. [This|These|It]pictures are appropriate for our project for definite reasons. The first picture illustrates the traditionalism [of|for|from]Great Britain. It's [old|older|oldest]than the USA—that's why I've chosen it. The same reason was for choosing [—|a|an]picture of Manhattan with many contemporary buildings. This may underline the difference [among|between|inside]the older and the younger existing variants of the same language.

Indeed, [either|neither|both]ways of speaking are suitable among Russian students, although teachers accent on the British variant most. However, if a student [consider|considers|will consider]speaking American English, it will also be welcome here.

As for [me|you|him], I prefer British English because I find it sounds noble. [When|What|How]I hear someone speaking British English, I naturally enjoy the language. Although the two variants are assimilating nowadays. But if American English [will|was|are]taught at school, our teachers would have to teach us Australian and Canadian English, as well.

Okay, that's all I wanted [—|to|telling]tell you. Please, look at the pictures and give me your opinion [in|for|on]them and the subject. Bye!