8) Reading. Choose a paragraph (A–F) which provides the answer to the given questions. There is one extra question. Paragraphs: A. Is travelling a hobby which is always interesting and fun? Well, what about its cost? Some people need to save a lot to travel somewhere. You can also get lost in an unknown place or lose your luggage at the airport. B. Sport is a good way to be healthy and fit. Just don't forget that you must know when to stop. If the exercises you do are too difficult, they may be bad for your body and health. C. Want to have fun? How about playing board games? Wait a minute! Don't you need a company to do it? If you're alone and have no one to play with, then this hobby is not for you. D. If your hobby is cooking, then you'll always have tasty meals on your table. Just don't get burnt or cut yourself while cooking. And don't forget to turn off the cooker when you finish. E. Would you like to collect stamps, or postcards, or maybe plates? How long can it take to collect them? A good collection takes a lot of time. F. Arts and crafts are a really creative hobby. There are even special shops where you can buy everything you need. Just take more money with you when you go there. Some things can be expensive. Questions: 1. Are the things expensive there? 2. Do you need someone else to play with? 3. Why is it boring? 4. How can you hurt yourself? 5. Is it a long process? 6. What exercises shouldn't you do? 7. Where can you lose your luggage?

Перевод задания: Выберите абзац (A–F), в котором содержится ответ на каждый вопрос. Один вопрос лишний.

1. F — Are the things expensive there? (Там вещи дорогие?) В абзаце сказано, что некоторые вещи могут быть дорогими.
2. C — Do you need someone else to play with? (Нужен ли кто-нибудь ещё, чтобы играть?) В абзаце говорится, что для настольных игр нужна компания.
3. Лишний вопрос: Why is it boring? (Почему это скучно?) Ни один из абзацев прямо не отвечает на этот вопрос.
4. D — How can you hurt yourself? (Как можно пораниться?) Во время приготовления еды можно обжечься или порезаться.
5. E — Is it a long process? (Это долгий процесс?) В абзаце сказано, что на создание хорошей коллекции требуется много времени.
6. B — What exercises shouldn't you do? (Какие упражнения не следует выполнять?) Не следует делать упражнения, которые слишком трудны.
7. A — Where can you lose your luggage? (Где можно потерять багаж?) В абзаце упоминается аэропорт.

Ответ: 1 — F, 2 — C, 3 — лишний вопрос, 4 — D, 5 — E, 6 — B, 7 — A.