LISTENING (10 min.). Task 1. Listen to the text [T.10]– 2.5 min

Task 1. Listen to the text [T.10]– 2.5 min. and give T(true) and F(False) answers (Time for preparation-5 min., time for answering- 1 min.).

Task 2. Retell the main idea of the listened text (Time for preparation-2 min., time for answering-2 min.).

SPEAKING (10 min.)

Task 1. Discuss on the given situation (Time for preparation - 3 min., time for answering- 1 min.).

Imagine you are in a big city in a foreign country. You have just lost your passport and your money. Discuss these ideas: contacting home, getting money, finding somewhere to stay, finding food, getting back home.

Task 2. Speak on the given topic “Houses and decoration” (Time for preparation - 4 min., time for answering - 2 min.).

READING (10 min.)

Task 1. Read the text and translate the 2nd paragraph of the text (Time for preparation-5 min., time for answering- 2 min.).

Feng shui uses many things of the five elements- water, wood, fire, earth, and metal to synchronize and harmonize areas around you for maximum benefits. The Spiritual Feng Shui however is not only furniture placement and interior decoration but knowing your universe and surroundings better to get positive changes from within. As one can never build a home on a cemetery, so is foundation of positive changes need complete eradication of negative elements from your heart and soul that soars your own ability to energies and vitalize your surroundings. Everyone wants a beautifully decorated home for display and also to feel warm and loved when they come back from a hard days work. The colours red, green and blue are very important in Chinese living. A lighter colour sobers the passion and zest towards life, where as extreme darker shades can be depressing and annoying.

Your living room:

The living room furniture should not have sharp bends or corners. Its desirable not have too many knick knacks of tiny decorating items, as eventually they will form clutter and stop Chi from moving freely; also keeping paintings that denote loneliness, violence fear or solitude. Having a large hall makes Chi move very fast. Don’t have too many metal appliances, remotes, wires all in visible area; keep them in a cabinet hidden from view. A warm fireplace, a warm earthly shade rug on the floor, beautiful votive candles, few good books, and a water arrangement be in fountain, aquarium or float is very harmonious to any guest.