1. Reading comprehension. Прочитайте текст и выполните задания. Текст «Making Time for Each Other»: The Harris family used to spend little time together. Both parents worked long hours, and their children, Emma and Jack, had busy schedules too. They often argued about household chores. Emma felt that she did more than her brother, while Jack thought their parents always took Emma’s side. One Sunday, the family decided to talk about the problem. Each person explained how they felt, and the others listened without interrupting. They agreed to make a weekly chore list and share the tasks fairly. They also introduced a “family evening” every Friday: no phones, no work, just dinner and time together. The new routine did not solve every problem. Sometimes the children still disagreed, but they learned to discuss their feelings calmly. The parents also realised that listening was just as important as giving advice. After a few weeks, the family felt closer and arguments became less frequent. Выберите правильный ответ: 1. Why did the Harris family often argue? a) They disagreed about household chores. b) They did not like spending time at home. c) Emma and Jack wanted to change schools. 2. What did the family do during the Sunday conversation? a) They decided to cancel all activities. b) They explained their feelings and listened to one another. c) They asked Emma to do all the chores. 3. What was the purpose of the weekly chore list? a) To share household tasks fairly. b) To give the children more free time. c) To help the parents find a new job. 4. What does the text say about family evenings? a) They take place every Friday. b) The family watches films on their phones. c) The children prepare dinner alone. 5. Choose the best title for the text. a) A Busy School Week b) Learning to Communicate c) The Importance of Housework.

Перевод задания: Понимание прочитанного. Прочитайте текст и выберите правильный ответ на каждый вопрос.

1. a) They disagreed about household chores. (Они спорили из-за домашних обязанностей.) В тексте прямо сказано, что они часто ссорились из-за домашних дел.
2. b) They explained their feelings and listened to one another. (Они рассказали о своих чувствах и выслушали друг друга.) Каждый объяснил, что чувствует, а остальные слушали, не перебивая.
3. a) To share household tasks fairly. (Чтобы справедливо распределить домашние обязанности.)
4. a) They take place every Friday. (Они проходят каждую пятницу.)
5. b) Learning to Communicate (Учимся общаться). Семья научилась спокойно обсуждать чувства и слушать друг друга.

Перевод ответов: 1. Они спорили из-за домашних обязанностей. 2. Они рассказали о своих чувствах и выслушали друг друга. 3. Чтобы справедливо распределить домашние обязанности. 4. Семейные вечера проходят каждую пятницу. 5. «Учимся общаться».