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\(\boxed{\boldsymbol{1}}\) Ты услышишь 6 высказываний. Установи соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего A–F и утверждениями, данными в списке 1–7. Используй каждое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей цифрой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение.
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- It's not necessary to hear and understand every word that's spoken. You need to understand the general meaning of a text.
- All six speakers have a common topic. You need to find the peculiarities of each statement, each extract.
- Read the seven statements. Point out the details that you have to listen for (keywords).
- As you listen for the first time, note for each speaker anything which will help to fix them in your mind (age, gender) and any words/phrases that correspond to what you're listening for.
- Remember that the extracts may contain distracting information so you should listen to the whole piece before you make a decision. Don't decide too quickly. The word 'but' may be the most important word in the recording!
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- Financial rewards for the household chores ruin the idea of a family.
- It is a good idea to pay for extra projects, not for daily responsibilities.
- It is risky to enter into a financial contract with your children.
- Children who get paid by their parents are sure to become successful freelancers.
- A financial reward is not the only type of reward possible.
- Paying children teaches them to value their parents more.
- If you don't pay your children, they might face some serious problems later.
Ответ:
Говорящий |
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B |
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C |
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D |
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E |
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F |
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I don’t approve of the idea of paying my children for the typical household chores such as mopping the floor, doing the shopping, or taking the dog for a walk. But I believe it’s OK to pay them for doing some extra jobs around the house as it helps us to save some money for the family. For example, I pay my children for washing and vacuuming my car or for making some shelves for the garage. I may also ask them to clear out the attic or the garage and let them sell the old things to get some money for the stuff.
Speaker B
I don’t like doing the household chores, so I reward myself with pleasant things for doing them. Why should I treat my kids differently? I love to pay my kids for their work. When children receive payment for their work, they realise that work brings benefits and rewards. If they don’t get paid, they tend to underestimate their work and time and will let other people exploit them later. So when I pay my children, I teach them self-respect and I show them their time is valuable.
Speaker C
My children don’t get any pocket money from me. I believe money is only valued when it’s earned. So instead of getting an allowance from me, my children get paid for their work about the house. Payment for chores helps them value their parents’ work and efforts. They respect us more when they realise where the family money comes from and what it takes to earn it. They are not likely to spend their money on silly things if they have earned it through dull monotonous housework. Paying kids for doing the chores teaches them to make wise financial decisions and not buy things whimsically.
Speaker D
My children do their household chores without monetary rewards. We are a family, a team. As a family, we do things not because we are paid for it, but because we love each other. Family is about serving and caring, not about financial benefits. When we share the housework, we become more united. If you choose to pay your children for their household chores, they are likely to turn into selfish and cold-hearted people.
Speaker E
I don’t pay my children for doing their chores. The reason is I don’t want them to have a choice on whether to do the housework or not. You see, when you pay your kids for their household chores, they turn into freelance workers. When they want money, they take the tasks and complete them, but if they don’t need money this week, they just choose not to do anything at all. I don’t want them to have the option. They know they just have to do the housework because there is no one else to do it, that’s all.
Speaker F
I don’t pay my children for their housework but I reward them in a different way. I give them some extra privileges for doing their part of the chores. The idea is very simple. If you want to have this or that privilege, show me you are grown-up enough to have it. And the way to show it is to take on the responsibility for the chores. If I see my daughter doesn’t forget to tidy up her room, to wash her clothes, to do the washing-up and to feed the cat, I realise that I can rely on her in other situations. So I can let her stay out late on Friday night.