Exam format
Content of the Unified State Exam
Listening part
Parts:
- Matching statements and speakers
- Marking the statements as True, False, or Not stated
- Multiple-choice questions
Total points: 14
Time: 30 mins
Exam tip
Exam advice
Listening Part 3
- Read the statements and the options.
- Try to predict the possible topic of the conversation.
- Remember that you may hear some of the names/dates/numbers which are given in the answers, but in different contexts.
Listen to the interview. Complete the gaps with the numbers 1, 2 or 3 corresponding to the options you have chosen
Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.
What does Peter say was the most important advantage of a smart house for him?
Home automation.
Low energy costs.
Remote monitoring.
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What does Peter agree with the presenter about?
The house can have a character.
The house can act as a person.
The house can obey commands.
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Why does Peter think a smart house is more convenient?
It aids a lot in doing different everyday activities.
It makes him less worried about household duties.
It allows him to devote more time to his hobbies.
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6. What do we learn about the devices and appliances in Peter's smart house?
- They have the latest technology not available on the market.
- They are all connected to his mobile phone.
- They are modern, automated, and reliable.
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What does Peter say about his house being green?
He believes it is not eco-friendly enough.
He reveals it has low-energy systems.
He thinks it uses natural light effectively.
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What are the disadvantages of living in a smart house, according to Peter?
It is expensive and time-consuming to build such a house.
All smart appliances and devices cost a lot.
Bad internet connection causes many problems.
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According to Peter, he has to buy newer devices because …
The technology often fails.
They are needed for modernised technologies.
The cost of technologies is not high.
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