Food and healthy lifestyle. Listening for RNE
The test is aimed at developing students' listening skills (listening for the main idea).
Задание 1
Listen to the recording twice and match the speakers (A-F) to the statements (1-7). There is one extra statement that you don't need. Put the numbers of the statements in the correct order without gaps. 1. This ingredient of a sweet treat has a long history. 2. Special sweets can be decorations for special occasions. 3. Candy from our childhood has a very special taste. 4. Every candy cane has its own sweet secret. 5. I didn’t regret spending money for those sweets. 6. It was impossible to eat alone all the sweets needed. 7. This shop has an unusual mix of goods.
Задание 2
Listen to the recording twice and match the speakers (A-F) to the statements (1-7). There is one extra statement that you don't need. Put the numbers of the statements in the correct order without gaps. 1. Your health may stop you from taking baths. 2. Taking baths is not environmentally friendly. 3. Technical innovations make a shower a great experience. 4. Taking a bath isn’t as wasteful as you may think. 5. Taking showers helps me to stay healthy. 6. Taking a bath is a perfect way to relax. 7. There are both pluses and minuses about baths and showers.
Задание 3
Listen to the recording twice and match the speakers (A-F) to the statements (1-7). There is one extra statement that you don't need. Put the numbers of the statements in the correct order without gaps. 1. Chocolate is a necessary part of a human diet. 2. Healthy habits can help to cut down on sweets. 3. You shouldn’t include sweets in your shopping list. 4. Eating chocolate isn’t the only way to calm down. 5. The desire to eat sweets depends on the season. 6. A happy person never eats too much chocolate. 7. It’s easy to substitute chocolate with healthy options.
Задание 4
Listen to the recording twice and match the speakers (A-F) to the statements (1-7). There is one extra statement that you don't need. Put the numbers of the statements in the correct order without gaps. 1. Sometimes it helps to sip on something warm to relax. 2. A deep back and shoulder massage can get rid of stress. 3. You can relieve stress by clearing your mind. 4. For severe anxiety, a doctor can prescribe a pill. 5. There’s nothing like rest and relaxation for a stress cure. 6. You may have to switch jobs in order to deal with your stress. 7. A visit to a therapist can sort out stress-related problems.
Задание 5
Listen to the recording twice and match the speakers (A-F) to the statements (1-7). There is one extra statement that you don't need. Put the numbers of the statements in the correct order without gaps. 1. You need to take your time when you have a meal. 2. We must be careful when eating oily or sugary food. 3. Your day should start off right - healthy, nutritious and satisfying. 4. Three meals a day is all the food you really need. 5. Most dieticians discourage a diet heavy in meat. 6. You should never go to bed with a heavy meal in your stomach. 7. Some dieticians recommend eating several small meals a day.
Задание 6
Listen to the recording twice and match the speakers (A-F) to the statements (1-7). There is one extra statement that you don't need. Put the numbers of the statements in the correct order without gaps. 1. I’m afraid of becoming overweight. 2. I want a stable financial position. 3. I might get held at gunpoint. 4. I’m concerned about my parents. 5. I want to stay fit for years to come. 6. I feel upset by my friend’s problems. 7. I’m anxious to get a decent job.
Задание 7
Listen to the recording twice and match the speakers (A-F) to the statements (1-7). There is one extra statement that you don't need. Put the numbers of the statements in the correct order without gaps. 1. The best cafés are those located near busy pedestrian streets. 2. A café should be quiet if it wants to attract readers. 3. Playing board games with friends is a great café pastime. 4. The decor of a café can make or break its business. 5. A café can make a business meeting more casual and less dull. 6. You can even watch news programmes in café these days. 7. A town should have a variety of cafés for every taste.
Задание 8
Listen to the recording twice and match the speakers (A-F) to the statements (1-7). There is one extra statement that you don't need. Put the numbers of the statements in the correct order without gaps. 1. Many people understand the importance of healthy eating. 2. Some children know very little about food and cooking. 3. Good food is very expensive nowadays. 4. You can improve your eating habits by growing food yourself. 5. Local food is tastier and better for your health. 6. People have lost the tradition of family meals. 7. For many people the quality of food is less important than other things.
Задание 9
Listen to the recording twice and match the speakers (A-F) to the statements (1-7). There is one extra statement that you don't need. Put the numbers of the statements in the correct order without gaps. 1. I eat little and rather irregularly. 2. I am trying to get used to everyday healthy activities. 3. I feel unable to stop myself from eating. 4. I am afraid of having the same health problems as my relatives do. 5. I am willing to return to a healthy lifestyle despite being tired. 6. I am sure that I exercise enough while carrying out my everyday duties. 7. I feel now like starting a healthy life again.
Задание 10
Listen to the recording twice and match the speakers (A-F) to the statements (1-7). There is one extra statement that you don't need. Put the numbers of the statements in the correct order without gaps. 1. I eat a lot trying to forget my problems. 2. I cannot lose weight as I combine exercising and eating unhealthy food. 3. I have gained weight after changing my habits. 4. I would like to lose weight without changing my habits radically. 5. I feel very unhappy because I cannot help eating unhealthy food. 6. I expected to gain weight but in fact I haven’t. 7. I don’t have any weight problems in spite of eating whatever I want.