(If using the Exam format section) Let's study the format of the Listening part of the exam.

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Read the task carefully. How many speakers are you going to hear?

Look through the statements. Now let's listen to the audio.

Now we are ready to start.

Speaker A:My parents believe I should get used to being more responsible. They have been considering an idea to change my daily routine somehow for a long time. They ended up giving me a dog! Now I'm getting accustomed to getting up early in the morning in order to walk and feed my dog, as well as looking after her. I am very happy with this responsibility I can say!

Speaker B:Since I have two younger sisters, I am often asked to look after them. In such moments I feel like an adult, serious and responsible. It makes me feel really pleased and proud. You know, not all my peers can boast that they have been entrusted to babysit. However, I am often obliged to spend all my leisure time taking care of my sisters. Not being able to do what I want sometimes frustrates me.

Speaker C:My mum is allergic to dust; thus, it is very important in our family to wet clean and dust the furniture daily. That's not difficult, because our flat has little upholstered furniture and no carpets. Mum avoids doing the hoovering, as it is harmful to her health, but she sometimes asks me to do it. I try to do the most careful daily cleaning at home so that my mother feels better.

Speaker D:I really love various flowers and plants, thus I have a real greenhouse in my room. It's not so easy to look after flowers. It's necessary not only to water them, but also to trim, spray and keep them hydrated, though not too much. The flowers and plants have many advantages. They make my room look more cosy, while the necessity to take care of them makes me more disciplined and reasonable.

Speaker E:As for me, I am really keen on doing various household chores. So, it is not only a necessary part of my life. You may not believe me, but this is a real hobby for me. I like to see my room get clean right in front of my eyes, for me it is a sort of relaxation. Therefore, I absolutely don't need to be forced to clean my room like some of my friends.

Speaker F:I have to admit that I hate cooking, which is perhaps my most hated household chore. The reason is that after cooking, you are obliged to wash the dishes, and I am not fond of it at all. We don't have a dishwasher, and my mum won't let me leave the dishes unwashed. Until we get a dishwasher, I will probably never like cooking dinner.

You have 15 seconds to complete the task.

Now you will hear the texts again.

Speaker A:My parents believe I should get used to being more responsible. They have been considering an idea to change my daily routine somehow for a long time. They ended up giving me a dog! Now I'm getting accustomed to getting up early in the morning in order to walk and feed my dog, as well as looking after her. I am very happy with this responsibility I can say!

Speaker B:Since I have two younger sisters, I am often asked to look after them. In such moments I feel like an adult, serious and responsible. It makes me feel really pleased and proud. You know, not all my peers can boast that they have been entrusted to babysit. However, I am often obliged to spend all my leisure time taking care of my sisters. Not being able to do what I want sometimes frustrates me.

Speaker C:My mum is allergic to dust; thus, it is very important in our family to wet clean and dust the furniture daily. That's not difficult, because our flat has little upholstered furniture and no carpets. Mum avoids doing the hoovering, as it is harmful to her health, but she sometimes asks me to do it. I try to do the most careful daily cleaning at home so that my mother feels better.

Speaker D:I really love various flowers and plants, thus I have a real greenhouse in my room. It's not so easy to look after flowers. It's necessary not only to water them, but also to trim, spray and keep them hydrated, though not too much. The flowers and plants have many advantages. They make my room look more cosy, while the necessity to take care of them makes me more disciplined and reasonable.

Speaker E:As for me, I am really keen on doing various household chores. So, it is not only a necessary part of my life. You may not believe me, but this is a real hobby for me. I like to see my room get clean right in front of my eyes, for me it is a sort of relaxation. Therefore, I absolutely don't need to be forced to clean my room like some of my friends.

Speaker F:I have to admit that I hate cooking, which is perhaps my most hated household chore. The reason is that after cooking, you are obliged to wash the dishes, and I am not fond of it at all. We don't have a dishwasher, and my mum won't let me leave the dishes unwashed. Until we get a dishwasher, I will probably never like cooking dinner.

This is the end of the task. You now have 15 seconds to check your answers.

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